JP3649727B2 - Game machine and control method thereof - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of adjusting the time required for one game and a control method thereof.

A slot machine generally includes three reels, three reel stop buttons corresponding to each reel, and a start lever for starting a game. When the player depresses the start lever, all the reels rotate at the same time, and each reel stops at the timing when the player depresses each reel stop button. Of the combinations of symbols arranged on the winning line in a state where the reels are stopped, a combination of symbols that gives a game value is called a role. When a combination of symbols composing a winning combination is arranged on an effective winning line, the winning is achieved, and the player can obtain the number of medals corresponding to the winning winning combination. That is, when the state where the reels are stopped is a state (predetermined state) that is a combination of symbols constituting the winning combination, the winning combination is awarded and a game value corresponding to the winning combination is given.

Here, winning is determined by two steps. The first step is called internal lottery. In the internal lottery, the lottery is executed at the operation timing of the start lever to determine which prize group will be won or lost, and internal lottery information indicating the lottery result is generated. Here, the prize group refers to a group of one or a plurality of roles and corresponds to a lottery category. That is, a prize group and a combination may correspond one-to-one, or a plurality of combinations may correspond to a single prize group. The internal lottery information refers to information generated based on the internal lottery, and the winning flag is one of the internal lottery information, but includes information generated based on the internal lottery in addition to the winning flag.

In the second step, the reel stop position is controlled in accordance with the operation of the reel stop button. If the internal lottery information indicates a loss, even if the player operates the reel stop button at the timing when the symbol that constitutes a certain role reaches the valid pay line, the reel stop timing is delayed, Control is performed so that symbols constituting the winning combination do not stop on a valid winning line. On the other hand, if the prize group which is an internal lottery is won, even if the operation timing of the reel stop button is slightly early, the pull-in control is performed so that the symbols constituting the role corresponding to the prize group stop on the winning line. The However, if the operation timing of the reel stop button is significantly deviated, no prize will be awarded. In other words, in order for the player to win a prize, it is necessary to win a prize group by internal lottery and align the winning prize group on an effective prize line.

The probability of winning any prize group in the internal lottery is often lower than the probability of winning a loss. Alternatively, the probability of winning is reduced by controlling the reels so that winning symbols cannot be aligned even if a prize group is won. Therefore, most games are lost, and the medal at hand of the player continues to decrease in most games. When a so-called big bonus is won, a large amount of medals are paid out. The player's interest is exclusively in winning the big bonus. Once the big bonus is over, a considerable number of games must be consumed before winning the next big bonus. For this reason, if a game is lost, the player wants to immediately start the next game.

However, most games are lost, and winning of the big bonus depends on the probability. There is a fear. For this reason, in the conventional slot machine, a minimum time for one game is set so that a transition to the next game cannot be made in a time shorter than the minimum time.

Also, in some slot machines, when a short-time game is won by lottery, a short-time game with a reduced minimum time is started, and during that period, a replay symbol that can move to the next game without inserting medals is won. Processing to increase the probability is performed (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, a technique for adjusting the time taken for one game is known from the viewpoint of securing the performance time in the slot machine (for example, Patent Document 2). A technique for shortening the time required for one game in the big bonus period is also known (for example, Patent Document 3).

JP 2001-187184 A JP 2002-113157 A JP-A-11-342238

However, the reason for determining the minimum time for one game is to regulate the number of medals consumed by the player. Therefore, if this point can be solved, there is no problem even if the progress of the game is accelerated.

In addition, the technique described in Patent Document 1 is based on the condition that a lottery for a short-time game is won, and the progress of the game cannot be accelerated during the normal game. In addition, whether or not to win a replay role in a short-time game is a matter of probability, so even if it is a short-time game, if you win consecutively, the number of medals per unit time consumed by the player will increase. There was a problem.

Moreover, the technique described in Patent Document 2 adjusts the time required for one game from the viewpoint of production, and cannot adjust the time required for one game from the viewpoint of the consumption of medals. In addition, the technique described in Patent Document 3 continues to be 1 during the big bonus period.
Since the time required for the game is shortened, there is an inconvenience that the time required for one game is shortened even when the internal lottery result is lost in the big bonus period.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and provides a gaming machine and a control method thereof that can smoothly advance a game while limiting the number of medals consumed per unit time to a predetermined range. To solve it.

The present invention will be described below. In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are appended in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a display unit (D) that displays a plurality of types of symbols, and a start operation unit (6) for the player to input instructions to variably display the symbols displayed on the display unit (D). ), A betting operation unit (15) for the player to input the bet number, and one game from the time when the bet number is set until the time when the bet number is set next. When the processing unit (31) that executes a plurality of processes and the state in which the symbol of the display unit is stopped are in a predetermined state, and the state in which the symbol of the display unit is stopped is not the predetermined state Based on the operation timing of the start operation unit, one of the lottery categories including each prize category corresponding to each prize group that is a group of one or a plurality of roles and a lose category corresponding to the loser. Within the lottery and showing the lottery result Internal lottery means (31, 33) for generating lottery information (ISD) for each game, and when the internal lottery information indicates winning of the prize group, one or more roles belonging to the prize group The variable display on the display unit is stopped so that a winning can be made, and when the internal lottery information indicates a loss, the variable display on the display unit is stopped so that the winning combination is not won. grant game value set in accordance with the relevant, there gaming machine does not impart game value becomes a loss, Oh Ru 1 game the predetermined processing of the next one game from a predetermined process among the plurality of processes to be executed by Delay means (31) for managing the progress of one game so that the time until the predetermined time exceeds a predetermined time, and in the current one game, the internal lottery information (ISDp) one game before is the predetermined Award category In the case of indicating that the game has been selected, a shorter time is set for each game as the specified time than in the case where the internal lottery information (ISDp) before one game indicates that the predetermined prize category has not been won. Adjusting means (31) for setting.

According to this invention, it is possible to adjust the time required for one game according to the result of the internal lottery. The game value is given by winning a winning combination belonging to the prize category won by the internal lottery. Therefore, by adopting that a predetermined prize category is won by internal lottery as a reference for adjusting the time required for one game, it is 1 when the probability of winning is high.
The game time can be shortened, and the amount of game value consumed per unit time (for example, the number of medals) can be adjusted. Further, according to the present invention, the delay processing condition is determined for each game, and the specified time is adjusted according to the determination result. Therefore, it is possible to finely adjust the time of one game.

Here, the predetermined prize category may be singular or plural. Moreover, you may adjust so that the time concerning 1 game may differ for each prize group elected by internal lottery. Or
When a specific prize group is won, the game may be advanced in a shorter time than the normal time. 1
The game is a period from when the bet number is set until the next bet number is set. The setting of the bet number includes both a case where the bet number is set due to the operation of the betting operation unit and a case where the bet number is automatically set inside the gaming machine. For example, there is a case where a replay combination that gives a game value for executing the next game with the number of bets of a certain game is adopted without the player operating the betting operation unit in the next one game when winning one game. When winning a replay role in a game, the number of bets is automatically set and the next one game is started. In this case, the previous game viewed from the next one game is the game that won the replay role. Also, based on internal lottery information
The meaning is based on internal lottery information. In addition, in managing the progress of the game by the delay means, in addition to the process of invalidating the operation of the start operation unit or the betting operation unit which is the player's input operation, the CPU or the like is caused by the player's input operation. The case of delaying the processing to be executed may be included. In addition, “from a predetermined process to the predetermined process of the next game”
This means that the time required for one game based on a predetermined process is compared with a specified time. Here, when it takes a certain time to execute the predetermined process, the following 1
“Until the execution of the predetermined process of the game” and “from the execution of the predetermined process to the execution of the predetermined process of the next game”. Further, if a predetermined process is executed in response to a predetermined event, a predetermined event of a game to a predetermined event of the next game may be “from the predetermined process to the predetermined process of the next game”. Can be included.

In another gaming machine according to the present invention, a display unit (D) for displaying a plurality of types of symbols and a start for a player to input instructions for variably displaying symbols displayed on the display unit (D) operation section (6), and bet operation unit for inputting the number of wagered (15), until the bet number to the next from the bet number is set is set as one game, the 1 game The processing unit (31) that executes a plurality of processes in the course of the process, and a case where the state where the design of the display unit is stopped is a predetermined state, and the state where the design of the display unit is stopped is the predetermined state A lottery category including each prize category corresponding to each prize group that is a group of one or more roles and a lose category corresponding to a lose is determined based on the operation timing of the start operation unit. One lottery is drawn and the lottery results Internal lottery means (31, 33) for generating internal lottery information (ISD) for each game, and when the internal lottery information indicates winning of the prize group, The variable display on the display unit is stopped so that a plurality of winning combinations can be won, and the variable display on the display unit is stopped so as not to win the winning combination when the internal lottery information indicates a loss. Then, the game value is given according to the winning combination, and the game value is not given when the game is lost . In the current one game, the internal lottery information before one game is won in the predetermined prize category. When indicating that there is not, the time from a predetermined process of the plurality of processes executed in one game to the predetermined process of the next one game is set to exceed a predetermined time. Game progress If the internal lottery information of one game before indicates that the predetermined prize category has been won, the predetermined process from the predetermined process of the plurality of processes executed in one game is the time until the predetermined processing, a predetermined specified does not perform the management of the progress of the first game that exceeds the time delay means (31), characterized in that it comprises a.

According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the time of one game when the probability of winning a prize is high by adopting that a predetermined prize category is won by internal lottery as a reference for adjusting the time required for one game. It is possible to adjust the amount of game value consumed per unit time (for example, the number of medals). In addition, since the present invention determines the condition of delay processing (processing for managing the progress of one game so as to exceed the specified time) for each game and adjusts the specified time according to the determination result, the time for one game is finely adjusted. Can be adjusted. In this case, for example, when the replay role is won, the progress of the game is not delayed. However, if the player does not operate the reel stop button or the time required for the CPU processing is
Not included.

In another gaming machine according to the present invention, a display unit (D) for displaying a plurality of types of symbols and a start for a player to input instructions for variably displaying symbols displayed on the display unit (D) operation section (6), and bet operation unit for inputting the number of wagered (15), until the bet number to the next from the bet number is set is set as one game, the 1 game And a processing unit (31) that executes a plurality of processes in the course of progress, and when the state in which the symbol of the display unit (D) is stopped is a predetermined state, the winning combination is won, and the winning combination is matched It is a gaming machine that gives a game value, and a state where the symbol of the display unit (D) is stopped is detected, and winning information indicating that the winning combination or disagreement is based on the detection result for each game. Winning information generation means to generate and execute in one game Delay means (31) for managing the progress of one game so that the time from the predetermined process to the predetermined process of the next one game exceeds a predetermined time set in advance. In one game, when the winning information before one game indicates that the predetermined combination has been won, the winning information before one game indicates that the predetermined combination has not been won. And adjusting means (31) for setting a short time for each game as the specified time.

According to this invention, it is possible to adjust the time required for one game in accordance with the winning information. The internal lottery information is information indicating the probability of winning, but the winning information indicates the winning result itself. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined winning combination has been won based on the winning information, and by adjusting the time required for the predetermined number of games using the determination result, the amount of consumption of medals per unit time is appropriately adjusted. It becomes possible to do. Further, according to the present invention, the delay processing condition is determined for each game, and the specified time is adjusted according to the determination result. Therefore, it is possible to finely adjust the time of one game.

Here, the predetermined prize category may be singular or plural. Moreover, you may adjust so that the time concerning 1 game may differ according to the combination which winning information shows. Alternatively, when winning a specific combination, the game may be advanced in a shorter time than the normal time. For example,
The display unit includes a rule and a motor that rotates the rule, and includes a stop table that stores the number of frames that the game machine proceeds from the operation of the stop operation unit until the reel rotates and stops. In such a gaming machine, the reel is rotated by the number of frames read with reference to the stop table, and the stop control is executed. In this case, the “detection of the state where the symbols on the display unit are stopped” The case where the state where the symbol is stopped is specified based on the stop symbol specified from the number of read frames may be included. That is, it is not necessary to directly detect the symbol stop state, and the symbol stop state indirectly detected may be used. In addition, in order for the CPU to detect that “the winning information indicates that the predetermined winning combination has been won”, in addition to the case where the winning information is determined by directly referring to the winning information, various kinds of information generated for each game from the winning information are included. This includes the case where the determination is made with reference to the information. For example, a signal for controlling turning on / off of a replay lamp generated depending on whether or not a replay combination has been won may be included.

In another gaming machine according to the present invention, a display unit (D) for displaying a plurality of types of symbols and a start for a player to input instructions for variably displaying symbols displayed on the display unit (D). operation section (6), and bet operation unit for inputting the number of wagered (15), until the bet number to the next from the bet number is set is set as one game, the 1 game And a processing unit (31) that executes a plurality of processes in the course of progress, and when the state in which the symbol of the display unit (D) is stopped is a predetermined state, the winning combination is won, and the winning combination is matched A game value is given, and a state in which the symbol on the display unit (D) is stopped is detected, and winning information indicating that a winning combination or disagreement is generated based on the detection result is generated for each game. a winning information generating means for (31), the current 1 game In the case where the winning information before one game indicates that the predetermined combination has not been won, the predetermined process of the next game from the predetermined process among the plurality of processes executed in a certain game The progress of one game is managed so that the time until the predetermined time exceeds a predetermined time, and if the winning information before one game indicates that the predetermined combination is won, the game is executed in one game Delay means (31) that does not manage the progress of one game such that the time from the predetermined process to the predetermined process of the next game exceeds a predetermined time among the plurality of processes to be performed characterized in that it comprises a and.

The delay process based on the specified time is executed to regulate the consumption of medals per unit time. Therefore, when a winning combination is won, there is no need for a delay process with a specified time. According to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately adjust the consumption amount of medals per unit time by adjusting the time taken for one game according to the winning information. In addition, since the present invention selects whether or not to execute the delay process for each game, the time can be finely adjusted while a series of games are in progress.

Here, when the predetermined prize category is won in one game, the next game is executed with the bet number of the certain game without the player operating the betting operation unit (15) in the next one game. It is preferable to correspond to a prize group to which a replay combination that gives a game value belongs . This is because medals are not consumed in the replay role, and the amount of medals consumed per unit time does not increase even if the prescribed time is not shortened.

In the gaming machine described above, when the predetermined prize category is won in a certain game, the player can operate the betting operation unit (15) in the next one game without the player operating the betting number in the certain game. The game machine can execute a high-probability game with a high winning probability of the replay role and a low-probability game with a low winning probability of the replay role. The predetermined prize category corresponds to a prize group to which a replay role belongs, and the internal lottery means (31, 33) has a plurality of values obtained by sampling random numbers based on the operation timing of the start operation unit. then run a lottery depending corresponds to any of the prize segment and the loss division, the high probability game is running, before the predetermined compared during said low probability game execution The internal lottery information (ISD) is generated by executing a lottery with a wide range of prize divisions, and the adjusting means (31) is configured such that the internal lottery information (ISDp) one game before is the predetermined prize division. Instead of setting a short time as the specified time depending on whether or not the game is won, the type of game being executed is the high-probability game, and the internal lottery information (ISDp) one game before is When the shortening condition is to indicate that the prize category corresponding to the replay role is won, when the shortening condition is satisfied, the shorter time is compared with the case where the shortening condition is not satisfied. You may set for every game as regulation time. In this case, for example, the prescribed time can be shortened on the condition that the game type is an RT game and that a replay role is won.

In the gaming machine described above, when the predetermined prize category is won in a certain game, the player can operate the betting operation unit (15) in the next one game without the player operating the betting number in the certain game. corresponding to a prize group that replay combination belongs to grant the game is worth to run the game, the game machine, run the winning probability is low low-probability game of the replay combination with the winning probability is high high probability game of the replay combination It is possible, before Symbol display unit (D) comprises a plurality of display rows (R1, R2, R3), each provided corresponding to the plurality of display rows (R1, R2, R3), a player variable A stop operation part (7a, 7b, 7c) for inputting an instruction to stop the display and the number of frames from when the player operates the stop operation part (7a, 7b, 7c) until the symbol is stopped are stored. Double Stopping a table (TBL2), select the stop table according to a predetermined rule, with reference to the stop table selected (TBL2), wherein each display row (R1, R2, R3) stop control means for stopping the variable display of (31), and the internal lottery means (31, 33) has a value obtained by sampling a random number based on the operation timing of the start operation unit in any of the plurality of prize categories and the loss category. The lottery is executed according to whether the high probability game is applicable , and the internal lottery is executed by setting the predetermined prize category to be larger than that during the low probability game. Information (ISD) is generated, and the adjusting means (31) sets the short time as the specified time according to whether or not the internal lottery information (ISDp) before one game is won in the predetermined prize category. Instead of setting Te, the type of game in the real line is the high-probability game, and won the award category of the replay combination, and that winning is possible the stop table (TBL2) has been selected It was a shortened condition, if the contracted condition is satisfied, compared to the case where the contracted condition is not satisfied, set for each game short time as the specified time, it is preferable. Since the stop table determines the stop state of the symbol, depending on the selection, there may be no winning even if the replay role is won. According to the present invention, since the change of the specified time is executed in consideration of the selection of the stop table, the specified time is not shortened when there is no possibility of winning. The stop table may be selected according to the operation order of the plurality of stop operation units.

In the above-described Yu technique machine, of the predetermined winning combination, without manipulating the player the wager operating unit in the next one game to win (15) in a certain game, the next betting number of the games It is preferable that it is a replay role that gives a game value for executing a game. This is because medals are not consumed in the replay role, and the consumption of medals per unit time does not increase even if the regulation based on the specified time is not executed.

In addition, when the predetermined role is won in one game, the game value of executing the next game with the bet number of the certain game without the player operating the betting operation unit (15) in the next one game. The game machine can execute a high-probability game with a high winning probability of the replay role and a low-probability game with a low winning probability of the replay role, and the predetermined prize category is a replay role. Instead of setting the short time as the prescribed time depending on whether or not the winning information one game before indicates that the winning combination has been won . a game type is the high probability game in execution and 1 the prize information of the game before is a shortened condition that indicates that it has been won on the replay combination, the contracted condition is satisfied If, compared to the case where the contracted condition is not satisfied, a short time may be set for each game as the prescribed time. In this case, for example, the specified time can be shortened on the condition that the game type is an RT game and the player has won a replay role.

In addition, when the predetermined role is won in one game, the game value of executing the next game with the bet number of the certain game without the player operating the betting operation unit (15) in the next one game. a replay combination to impart, the game machine, the winning probability of the replay combination probability of winning the replay combination is higher high probability games are possible run the low low-probability game, before Kioso Nobete stage (31 ) is one game before the instead of winning information to manage the progress of the first game in response to whether or not indicating that the winning to the predetermined combination, the type of game before SL running the high probability game And when the shortening condition is that the winning information of one game before indicates that the replay role has been won, and the shortening condition is satisfied, the plurality of executed in one game Out of processing Time from processing until the predetermined processing of the next 1 game, without 1 managing progress of the game that exceeds the specified predetermined time, if the contracted condition is not satisfied is, in a one game It is preferable to manage the progress of one game so that the time from the predetermined process to the predetermined process of the next one game out of the plurality of processes to be executed exceeds a predetermined time . In this case, for example, the regulation of the specified time can be canceled on the condition that the game type is the RT game and the player has won the replay role.

Moreover, it is preferable that the said predetermined process is a variable display start process which starts the variable display of the said display part (D). More specifically, the display unit (D) includes one or more pairs of reels and motors (51, 52, 53) for driving the reels, and the processing unit (31) includes the one or more motors. It is preferable to execute the process of supplying the drive signals (51a, 52a, 53a) to (51, 52, 53) as the predetermined process. In this case, the time from the start of variable display on the display unit in one game to the start of variable display on the next one game is a target for comparison with the specified time. When the display unit includes a plurality of display columns, all display columns may start variable display at the same time, but this is not essential. That is, the time point at which variable display is started for one of a plurality of display columns may be used as a reference.

In addition, the start operation unit (6) outputs a start operation signal according to a player's operation, and the processing unit (31) starts accepting the start operation signal as an effective operation as one of the plurality of processes. It is preferable that an operation process is executed, and the delay means (31) manages the progress of one game so as to exceed the specified time by delaying the execution of the start operation process. For example, a start operation signal and an enable signal are supplied to the gate circuit, and its output signal is set to C
When fetching into the PU, the timing for activating the enable signal may be delayed. In this case, the process for activating the enable signal corresponds to the start operation process, and the process for delaying the timing for activating the enable signal corresponds to the delay process. Alternatively, the timing of accepting the start operation signal as a valid signal by taking the start operation signal into the CPU may be delayed by software.

The processing unit (31) executes variable display start processing for starting variable display of the display unit (D) as one of the plurality of processes, and the delay unit (31) is configured to start the variable display. It is preferable to manage the progress of one game so as to exceed the specified time by delaying the execution of the process. In this case, if the specified time is not reached, the start of variable display is delayed.

The display unit (D) includes a plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3), and the processing unit (31) performs the variable display start process on the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3). performed for each), the delay means (31) is displayed columns (R1, R2, R3) the variable display start another display column from the processing (R1, R2, R3) the time until the variable display start processing of the by adjust the manages one game progress so as to exceed the prescribed time, it is preferable. In this case, since the delay time can be distributed during a period in which the player's action is not present, the player's stress can be eliminated.

Further, the delay means (31) measures time from the predetermined process and outputs a time value, and refers to the time value, and from the predetermined process of a game. Management means (31) for managing the progress of one game so that the time until the predetermined processing of the next one game exceeds the specified time, and the adjusting means (31) Selecting means (31) for selecting one prescribed value from a plurality of prescribed values and setting it as the prescribed time according to whether or not internal lottery information (ISDp) has won the predetermined prize category; Is preferred. Further, the processing unit (31) executes a variable display start process for starting variable display of the display unit (D) as one of the plurality of processes, and the delay means (31) includes the predetermined process. Time measuring means (31) for measuring the time from the variable display start processing and outputting the time measured value
) And the comparison means (31) for comparing the time measured value with the specified time after detecting that the start operation section (6) is operated, and referring to the comparison result of the comparison means, 1 It is preferable to include management means (31) for managing the progress of one game so that the time from the variable display start process before the game to the variable display start process of the next one game exceeds the specified time.
In addition, the time counting means (31) is a timer means (3) for generating an interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle.
1) and counting means (31) for counting the interrupt signal and outputting it as the time-measured value.

Next, in the gaming machine control method according to the present invention, a display unit (D) for displaying a plurality of types of symbols and an instruction for the player to variably display the symbols displayed on the display unit (D) are input. The start operation unit (6), the bet operation unit (15) for the player to input the bet number, and the time after the bet number is set until the next bet number is set as one game, The processing unit (31) that executes a plurality of processes in the course of one game and the state in which the symbol of the display unit is stopped is a predetermined state, and the state in which the symbol of the display unit is stopped It is determined to be lost when not in the predetermined state, and includes each award category corresponding to each prize group that is a group of one or a plurality of roles and a lost category corresponding to a loss based on the operation timing of the start operation unit. One lottery is selected from the lottery division Internal lottery means for generating internal lottery information indicating a lottery result for each game, and when the internal lottery information indicates winning of the prize group, one or a plurality of roles belonging to the prize group can be won The variable display on the display unit is stopped so that the winning combination is stopped when the internal lottery information indicates a loss, and the variable display on the display unit is stopped so that the winning combination is won. game value was applied, a method of controlling a game machine that does not impart game value becomes a loss, Oh Ru one of said plurality of processing executed on the game from the predetermined processing said predetermined next one game The progress of one game is managed so that the processing time exceeds a predetermined time, and in the current one game, the internal lottery information (ISDp) one game before is won in the predetermined prize category That If the internal lottery information (ISDp) before one game indicates that the predetermined prize category is not won, a short time is set for each game as the specified time. Features.

According to the present invention, by adopting that a predetermined prize category is won by internal lottery as a reference for adjusting the time taken for one game, the time for one game is shortened when the probability of winning is high. It is possible to adjust the amount of game value consumed per unit time (for example, the number of medals). Further, according to the present invention, the delay processing condition is determined for each game, and the specified time is adjusted according to the determination result. Therefore, it is possible to finely adjust the time of one game.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to smoothly advance the game while limiting the consumption amount of the game medium per unit time to a predetermined range.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on embodiments shown in the drawings.
<1. First Embodiment>
<1-1: External configuration of slot machine>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The housing of the slot machine 1 includes a main body 2 and a front door 3 attached to the front surface of the main body 2. A liquid crystal display device 64 that presents predetermined information to the player is provided on the upper stage of the front door 3. The panel display part D in the middle stage of the front door 3 is provided with three vertically long display windows 4a, 4b, 4c. The display windows 4a, 4b, and 4c are formed of a transparent material such as acrylic resin. Further, three pay lines L1 to L5 are provided horizontally on the display windows 4a, 4b, and 4c and two obliquely.

In addition, an auxiliary display unit 20 is provided on the left side of the display window 4a. The auxiliary display unit 20 is composed of five LEDs respectively corresponding to the pay lines L1 to L5. When the player inserts medals or performs a bet operation to be described later, the number of winning lines L1 to L5 corresponding to the number of bets becomes valid. In this slot machine 1, the winning line L1 is valid when the number of bets is one, the winning lines L1 to L3 are valid when the number of bets is two, and the winning lines L1 to L1 when the number of bets is three. L5 becomes effective. Each L constituting the auxiliary display unit 20
The ED is turned on when the corresponding pay lines L1 to L5 are valid, and turned off when the pay lines are invalid. Thus, the player can know which winning lines L1 to L5 are valid.

Inside the panel display D, there are three rows of left, middle, and
Right reels R1, R2, and R3 are rotatably provided. FIG. 2 shows the left / middle / right reel R1.
, R2 and R3 are shown, and FIG. 3 shows a detailed structure of the right reel R3. Each reel R1
R3 has an annular shape, and various designs are printed on its surface (surface visible from the display windows 4a to 4c). A light shielding film S that shields light is formed on the back surface of the right reel R3 except for a part thereof. In the portion where the light shielding film S is formed, light is not transmitted even if light is irradiated from the back side. On the other hand, the light shielding film S is not formed on each design portion, and the uneven member P for scattering light is formed on the back surface of the right reel R3. In addition, the reel of each design part is white and translucent. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the concavo-convex member P is formed inside the contour portion of the symbol “7”.

A right reel illumination unit 670 is disposed on the inner peripheral surface side of the right reel R3. The right reel lighting unit 670 includes upper, middle, and lower shades partitioned by walls. A light source 67 is provided in each of the upper, middle, and lower shades. As the light source 67,
A cold cathode tube, an LED, or a light bulb can be used.

Further, a light shielding piece 491 is provided on a part of the right reel R3 so as to protrude from the reel body, and crosses the photocoupler 492 when the right reel R3 rotates. In addition,
The structure of the left reel R1 and the middle reel R2 and the peripheral configuration thereof will be described with reference to FIG. Below the display windows 4a, 4b, and 4c, there is provided an operation unit OP on which various operation members for a player to execute a game are arranged. The operation unit OP
Medal slot 5, start lever 6, left / middle / right reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c
, A credit button 8 and a BET button 15.

The medal slot 5 is provided below the display window 4c so that medals can be inserted. When one medal is inserted, the winning line L1 is activated, when two medals are inserted, the winning lines L1 to L3 are activated, and when three medals are inserted, the winning lines L1 to L5 are activated. Furthermore, if the player inserts more than 3 medals, the slot machine 1
Stores 4 or more medals as credits.

The BET button 15 is provided on the lower left side of the display window 4a. The BET button 15 is used for designating the number of medals bet by the player in one game. This bet
By operating the button 15, the player can bet the stored medals without inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 5. For this reason, the winning lines L1 to L5 are appropriately activated according to the number of medals designated by operating the BET button 15. The relationship between the number of medals designated by the operation of the BET button 15 and the pay lines L1 to L5 that are valid is the same as when medals are directly inserted.

The start lever 6 is provided below the BET button 15. The start lever 6 is used by the player to instruct the start of the game. When the player depresses the start lever 6, the reels R1, R2, and R3 start rotating all at once, and the display windows 4a, 4b,
The symbols in 4c are variably displayed.

Left, middle and right reel stop buttons 7 a, 7 b and 7 c are provided on the right side of the start lever 6. The left / middle / right reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c are provided on display windows 4a, 4b,
Used to stop the three rows of left, middle and right reels R1, R2 and R3 rotating within 4c.

On the right side of the reel stop button 7c, a credit button 8 for determining whether or not to store medals in the slot machine 1 is provided. Player has credit button 8
It is possible to change whether the credit is valid or invalid by operating. In a predetermined case, medals are paid out to the player from the medal payout opening 10 a and stored in the medal tray 10.

<1-2: Role>
FIG. 4 shows an example of symbols displayed on the left / middle / right reels R1, R2, and R3. As shown in this figure, 21 symbols and 7 types of symbols are displayed on each of the reels R1, R2, and R3, and symbol numbers PN = 1 to 21 are assigned to the symbols. Also, the filled “7” is red “7” (for example, symbol number PN = 21 on the left reel), and “7” with vertical line hatching is blue “7” (for example, Symbol number PN = 14 for the middle reel.

In the game by the slot machine 1, the winning line L1 made effective by inserting medals, etc.
When a predetermined combination of symbols is arranged in .about.L5, the number of medals corresponding to the arranged symbols is paid out. The medal is inserted into the slot machine 1 when starting the game, and is necessary for the player to continue the game. That is, the medal can be said to be a medium having game value such as continuation of the game. In this case, the medal corresponds to the game value.

The combination of symbols is broadly classified into “combination” that gives game value and “losing” worthless. The role of this embodiment is as follows.

1) Red 7 role This role is the symbol of symbol number PN = 21 or 12 on the left reel R1,
This is a combination of symbols of symbol number PN = 10 or 8 on the middle reel R2 and symbols of symbol number PN = 15 on the right reel R3.

2) Blue 7 Role This role is a combination of symbol number PN = 8 on the left reel R1, symbol number PN = 14 or 3 on the middle reel R2, and symbol number PN = 2 on the right reel R3.

3) BAR role This role is a combination of symbol number PN = 19 or 13 on the left reel R1, symbol number PN = 18 or 15 on the middle reel R2, and symbol number PN = 10 or 6 on the right reel R3. is there.

4) Bell role This role is the symbol number PN = 18, 15, 11, 7, on the left reel R1.
Or a combination of two symbols, a symbol number PN = 20, 16, 11, 6, or 1 on the middle reel R2, and a symbol number PN = 21, 19, 17, 12, 8, or 4 on the right reel R3. .

5) Watermelon role This role is a symbol number PN = 16, 5 or 3 in the left reel R1, a symbol number PN = 4 in the middle reel R2, and a symbol number PN = 18 in the right reel R3.
, 14, 5 or 1 symbols.

6) Cherry role This role only needs to stop when the symbol number PN = 10, 6 or 1 on the left reel R1 is activated among the winning lines L1 to L5. Unrelated.

7) Replay role (Plum role) This role is the symbol number PN = 20 on the left reel R1,
17, 14, 9 or 4 symbols, symbol number PN = 21, 17, 12 on middle reel R2
, 9, 7 or 2; symbol number PN = 20, 16, 13, 11 on right reel R3
, 9, 7 or 3 symbols. Even if the replay role is established, medals are not paid out, but replaying is possible. Re-playing means playing a game again without newly inserting medals.

For these combinations, game values to be given to the player for each combination are predetermined for each type of game (game state). For a combination, a combination in which 1 to 15 payouts are given, a role in which an advantageous gaming state such as a big bonus or a regular bonus is given regardless of whether or not there is a payout by winning, and a medal is inserted without paying out Without replaying the game, there is a role in which a re-game that can be played under the same number of medal insertion conditions is given again. In addition, not all of these combinations are always determined as prizes in any gaming state. In some games, the prize is established as a prize, but in another type of game, the prize is not established as a prize. That is, the game value given to the player for each winning combination is determined in advance for each type of game and is not always constant.

In the present embodiment, the game value given to the player in the normal game is that 7 bells, 15 watermelons, and 2 cherrys are paid out, and the replays can be replayed. It will be a role.

Among the various types of roles, the names corresponding to relatively low game values such as a bell role, watermelon role, cherry role, and replay role, such as a dividend or replay of about 2 to 15 cards, are collectively referred to as small. Called a role. On the other hand, when the BAR combination wins, the game state changes to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as “
It is abbreviated as “RB”. ) To a specific gaming state called. With the regular bonus, the jack game can be played 12 times, and the RB period ends when the jack game is played 12 times or a maximum of 8 times is won. The jack game is played by betting one medal and enabling only the central pay line L1. A replay role is adopted as the role of the jack game. When the symbols constituting this role are aligned with the winning line L1, the slot machine 1 is 15
Pay out medals. In other words, in a normal game, replay can only be performed even if the replay combination is complete, but in the jack game performed during the regular bonus period, if the symbols constituting the replay combination are complete, 15 medals can be paid out. it can. Also,
During the big bonus described later, a replay role is assigned to the regular bonus award.
In addition, since a jack game that is not in a normal state is played in RB, it can be said that RB is an advantageous game for the player as compared to a normal game.

In addition, when winning a blue 7 role or a red 7 role, the game type is a special game state called a big bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “BB” if necessary) from a normal game. Migrate to During the big bonus period, in addition to being able to play regular bonuses up to three times, it is possible to establish a small role game with a high winning probability state up to 30 times. The big bonus is a more advantageous gaming state compared to the regular bonus. In the following description, the former is referred to as BB RB and the latter is referred to as a single RB in order to distinguish between the regular bonus in the big bonus and the regular bonus that has been won independently.

<1-3: Electrical configuration of slot machine>
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control device that controls the game processing operation in the slot machine 1 and a circuit configuration including peripheral devices related to the present invention among those constituting the slot machine 1.

The control device includes main board 30A and sub board 30B as main components. The main board 30A includes a CPU 31, a clock generation circuit 32, a sequence generation circuit 33, a RAM 34, and a ROM.
35, a transmission timing control circuit 36, a data transmission circuit 37, an input port 38 and an output port 39.

The CPU 31 is connected to each component of the main board 30A excluding the transmission timing control circuit 36 via a bus (not shown). The CPU 31 executes the first control program CP1 and controls each component. The first control program CP1 describes how to operate the entire slot machine 1. For this reason, the CPU 31 uses the slot machine 1
Acts as a control center for The clock generation circuit 32 includes an oscillation circuit including a crystal resonator, generates a fixed-cycle reference clock signal CLK, and supplies it to the CPU 31 and the sequence generator 33.

The sequence generator 33 is composed of a high-speed ring counter and a reference clock signal CL.
K is counted to generate count data CD. The numerical value range of the count data CD is, for example, 0 to 59999, depending on the contents stored in the prize group lottery table TBL1 described later.
The count data CD is constantly supplied to the CPU 31. The CPU 31 detects the timing when the player depresses the start lever 6, and the count data CD is detected at the timing.
Sampling data SD is generated.

Since the player cannot know the value of the count data CD, the timing at which the start lever 6 is pushed down by the player is random. Therefore, the value of the sampling data SD is equivalent to a value sampled from a random number. In addition,
Since the sequence generator 33 operates in synchronization with the reference clock signal CLK, the count data C
The period of D is extremely short. For example, if the frequency of the reference clock signal CLK is 30 MHz, the time required for the value of the count data CD to change from “0” to “59999” is:
2 msec. Therefore, even if the player can know the value of the count data CD by unauthorized means, it is impossible to cause the CPU 31 to generate sampling data SD having a desired value by operating the start lever 6.

Next, the RAM 34 functions as a work area for the CPU 31 and stores intermediate results of arithmetic processing, data generated as necessary, flags used for various controls, and the like. For example, internal lottery data ISD indicating the result of the internal lottery is stored in the RAM 34.

In addition to the first control program CP1, the ROM 35 stores a prize group lottery table group TBL1, a stop table group TBL2, a winning symbol combination table TBL3, and the like. In the winning symbol combination table TBL3, combinations of winning symbol combinations and medal payout numbers for winning combinations are stored in association with each other.

As described above, the types of roles in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment include a red 7 role, a blue 7 role, a BAR role, a bell role, a watermelon role, a cherry role, and a replay role.
The establishment of the red 7 combination and the blue 7 combination is an opportunity to shift to the big bonus, while the establishment of the BAR combination is an opportunity to shift to the regular bonus. In addition, the game value that a player can acquire varies depending on the type of small role. Since the control of the slot machine 1 requires control according to the difference in game value, it is convenient to classify various roles by paying attention to the game value. Both the red 7 and blue 7 roles trigger the transition to the big bonus. Therefore, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment assigns one prize group to these combinations. The award group including the 7 red and 7 blue roles is called the BB Award. In addition, each of the other combinations has a prize group corresponding to each combination. BAR
The prize group corresponding to the role is the RB prize, the prize group corresponding to the bell role is the Bell prize, the prize group corresponding to the watermelon role is the watermelon prize, the prize group corresponding to the cherry role is the cherry prize, and the prize group is corresponding to the replay role. Is called the Replay Award.

Next, the prize group lottery table group TBL1 includes a plurality of prize group lottery tables. CPU31 performs internal lottery using the prize group lottery table selected according to the kind of game. As a prize group lottery table, a table used for a normal game, a table used for a big bonus game, a table used for a regular bonus game, and a table used for a replay time game (hereinafter referred to as an RT game) are prepared. Yes. RT game
A game that has a higher probability of winning a replay prize than a normal game. In the present embodiment, the winning probability is set to be six times higher than that of the base game, and the winning probability of losing is set correspondingly lower. Also, the transition to the RT game is triggered by the end of the BB game and continues for a predetermined number of games. The transition to the RT game and the return from the RT game to the normal game may be determined by lottery.

FIG. 6 shows the contents stored in the base game prize group lottery table TBL11. As shown in this figure, the prize group lottery table TBL11 stores lottery division data in the first to seventh storage areas ADR1 to ADR7, respectively. The value of the lottery category data indicates the width of the lottery category corresponding to each prize group. For example, the lottery classification data stored in the first storage area ADR1 corresponds to the loss, and the value is “54000”. The lottery classification data stored in the seventh storage area ADR7 corresponds to the BB prize, and its value is “300”. The second storage area ADR2
The table for the RT game indicated by the lottery classification data stored in the table is 6 times larger than the table for the normal game. Of the plurality of lottery categories, the lottery category corresponding to the lose is the lose category, and the lottery categories corresponding to the replay prize, cherry prize, bell prize, watermelon prize, RB prize, and BB prize are prize categories.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the CPU 31 in the internal lottery process using the prize group lottery table TBL11. First, the CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1).
Specifically, the value of the variable N is reset to “0” and the value stored in the internal register is reset to “0”.

Next, the CPU 31 stores the sampling data SD in the internal register (step S2
Subsequently, the value of the variable N is changed to N + 1 (step S3). After this, CPU3
1 reads the lottery classification data from the Nth storage area (step S4). In the process immediately after the initialization process, since the value of the variable N is “1”, the lottery classification data is read from the first storage area ADR1. The value in this case is “54000”.

Next, the CPU 31 reads the stored contents of the internal register, adds the read data value and the lottery classification data value, and stores the added value in the internal register (step S5). As a result, the content stored in the internal register is updated from the original data value to the added value.

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the added value is greater than or equal to the reference value (step S6).
The reference value is equal to the sum of the values of the lottery classification data stored in the first to seventh storage areas ADR1 to ADR7.

When the added value is less than the reference value, the CPU 31 returns the process to step S3, and repeats the processing from step S3 to step S6 until the added value becomes equal to or greater than the reference value. When the added value is equal to or greater than the reference value, the CPU 31 advances the process to step S7, determines a prize group according to the value of the variable N, and generates internal lottery data ISD. Specifically, it is lost when N = 1, N = 2
It is determined that the replay prize is won when N = 3, the cherry prize is awarded when N = 3, the bell prize when N = 4, the watermelon prize when N = 5, the RB prize when N = 6, and the BB prize when N = 7. . As a result, as shown in FIG. 6, the correspondence between the sampling data SD and the prize group is lost at SD = 59999-6000, replay prize at SD = 5999-4200, cherry prize at SD = 4199-3000, It corresponds to the Bell Award at SD = 2999-1740, the Watermelon Award at SD = 1799-900, the RB Award at SD = 899-300, and the BB Award at SD = 299-0.

Then, the CPU 31 generates internal lottery data ISD based on the determination result. The internal lottery data ISD is 8-bit data. The first bit is the BB prize, the second bit is the RB prize, the third bit is the Bell prize, the fourth bit is the watermelon prize, the fifth bit is the cherry prize, Each bit is assigned a replay award. If you win any prize by internal lottery,
U31 sets the value of the corresponding bit to “1”, and sets the value of the bit to “0” if not applicable. Therefore, if you refer to the internal lottery data ISD,
You can also find out which prizes have been won.

In the following description, the first bit of the internal lottery data ISD is called a BB winning flag, the second bit is called an RB winning flag, and the sixth bit is called a replay winning flag. Then set each flag to ``
Setting “1” is called set, and setting “0” is called clear. With regard to a small role, even if a game is won by an internal lottery, no medal is paid out unless the game is won.
However, if the RB prize and the BB prize are won by an internal lottery of a certain game, the BB prize flag or The RB winning flag is not deleted. This is called carrying over the winning flag.

As described above, the internal lottery is executed for each game, and the internal lottery data ISD is generated.
This lottery result is valid only in the game except for winning the RB prize and the BB prize.
However, in the present embodiment, the game time for one game is adjusted based on the internal lottery data ISD before one game. For this reason, the CPU 31 uses the internal lottery data IS one game before.
D is stored in the RAM 34 or the internal register as the internal lottery data ISDp before one game,
Data is read from the RAM 34 or the internal register in a time adjustment process to be described later. In addition,
The internal lottery data ISDp before one game is an example of information indicating whether or not the replay prize was won one game before.

Next, the stop table group TBL2 includes a plurality of stop tables. In each stop table, a symbol number PN displayed on the center winning line L1 and shift frame number data indicating the shift frame number are stored in association with each other. Here, the number of misaligned frames means the number of symbols that the player proceeds from when the left / middle / right reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c are pressed down until the left / middle / right reels R1, R2, R3 stop. I mean.

Since each of the left, middle and right reels R1, R2, and R3 rotates at high speed, even if the player operates the stop button aiming at a specific symbol, skill is required to stop the desired symbol. There are individual differences in the mastery of the stop button operation. In particular, it is difficult for a player with low moving eyesight to stop a desired symbol. On the other hand, a highly skilled player can operate the stop button when a desired symbol is displayed on the winning line.

However, in order for a low-skilled player to enjoy the game, it is necessary to make it easy to align the symbols to some extent. On the other hand, if the result of the internal lottery is lost, it is necessary to control the rotation of the reel so that the combination is not established There is.

The stop table is used to control such reel rotation. And each left, middle,
The stop positions of the right reels R1, R2, and R3 are determined with reference to the stop table. FIG. 8 shows an example of the stop table. This stop table corresponds to the left reel R1. The shift frame number data stored in the stop table is set so that the bell symbol can be easily stopped on the lower winning line L3. For example, it is assumed that the player depresses the left reel stop button 7a at the timing when the BAR symbol specified by the symbol number PN = 13 is displayed on the central pay line L1. In this case, when the stop number is referred to based on the symbol number PN = 13, the shift frame number data with the shift frame number of 3 is selected. Therefore, if the rotation of the left reel R1 is controlled based on the selected shift frame number data, the bell symbol (symbol number PN = 15) can be stopped at the lower stage.

Returning to FIG. 5, the description will be continued. The transmission timing control circuit 36 and the data transmission circuit 37 shown in the figure transmit to the sub-board 30B information on the type of combination determined by the internal lottery and the stop table selected corresponding to the combination. Although details of the sub-board 30B will be described later, the sub-board 30B is responsible for processing related to the AT game and processing for notifying the player of predetermined information.

Next, the input port 38 is an input interface for signals supplied from various sensors described later. On the other hand, the output port 39 is an output interface for supplying control signals to each motor and various devices.

The main input signal generating means connected to the input port 38 and generating various input signals includes the following. The inserted medal detection sensor 41 detects a medal inserted through the medal slot 5 and generates one output pulse for one medal. Therefore,
The CPU 31 can detect the number of inserted medals by counting the output pulses.

The BET button sensor 42 detects the operation of the BET button 15. The start lever sensor 43 detects the operation of the start lever 6. Left / middle / right reel stop button sensor 44
45, 46 detect the operation of the left / middle / right reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c, respectively. The left / middle / right reel position detection sensors 47, 48, 49 are respectively connected to the left / middle / right reels R1, R2,
The rotational position of R3 is detected, and detection signals 47a, 48b, and 49c are generated.

The right reel position detection sensor 49 includes a photocoupler 492, an amplifier, and the like shown in FIGS.
And a comparator. The photocoupler 492 includes a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit. When the light receiving unit outputs a light reception signal at a level corresponding to the amount of light received, the amplifier amplifies the light reception signal. The comparator compares the output signal of the amplifier with a predetermined threshold value to generate a detection signal 49a, and outputs this as an output signal of the right reel position detection sensor 49. When the right reel R3 rotates, the light shielding piece 491 shown in FIG. 2 passes through the photocoupler 492 once per rotation. Therefore, the rotation position of the right reel R3 can be detected by the detection signal 49a. The left / middle position detection sensors 47 and 48 are configured in the same manner as the right reel position detection sensor 49.

The main means connected to the output port 39 and receiving various output signals is the left
There are middle and right reel drive motors 51, 52 and 53. Left / middle / right reel drive motors 51, 5
Reference numerals 2 and 53 denote motors that rotate the left, middle, and right reels R1, R2, and R3, respectively. In this example, the motors are stepping motors. Therefore, the CPU 31 supplies the drive signals 51, 52a, 53 to the left / middle / right reel drive motors 51, 52, 53.
By adjusting the number of pulses a, the stop positions of the left, middle and right reels R1, R2, and R3 can be accurately determined.

Each of the motors 51, 52, and 53 is configured to rotate once by 420 pulses. As described above, since 21 symbols are formed on each of the reels R1, R2, and R3, one symbol can be advanced by supplying 20 pulses to the motor. Further, the CPU 31 counts the number of pulses supplied to each of the motors 51, 52, 53, and holds the count result as each position data MD1, MD2, MD3. The values of the position data MD1, MD2, and MD3 are reset when the detection signals 47a, 48a, and 49a become active.

FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the detection signal 49a, the symbol number PN, the drive signal 53a, and the position data MD3. As shown in this figure, when the detection signal 49a rises from the low level to the high level at time t1, the value of the position data MD3 is reset. Time t1 is timing when the light shielding piece 491 shown in FIG. 3 passes through the photocoupler 492. At this time, as the rotation position of the right reel R3, the symbol (watermelon) of symbol number PN = 1 shown in FIG. 4 is displayed in the middle of the display window 4c. In other words, the mounting position of the light shielding piece 491 and the photocoupler 492 is determined so that the symbol is displayed in the middle of the display window 4c.

When 20 pulses are supplied to the right reel drive motor 53a as the drive signal 53a in the period from time t1 to time t2, the right reel drive motor 53 is moved to the right reel R3.
Is rotated 1/21 times. As a result, the symbol (blue 7) of symbol number PN = 2 shown in FIG. 4 is displayed in the middle of the display window 4c. Thereafter, the symbols are sequentially displayed in the same manner, and when the time t3 is reached, the right reel R3 makes one rotation and the symbol (watermelon) with the symbol number PN = 1 is displayed again.
Thus, the detection signal 49a, symbol number PN, drive signal 53a, and position data MD3
Are closely related, the CPU 31 can detect the display state of the symbols based on the position data MD3.

Note that the left reel R1 and the middle reel R2 are similar to the right reel R3 described above.
The PU 31 can detect the display state of the symbols based on the position data MD1 and MD2.

Next, the sub-board 30B includes a CPU, a data input circuit, a clock generation circuit, ROM, RA
M and a liquid crystal display control circuit 60 are provided, and various effects are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 64. The sub-board 30 </ b> B controls turning on / off of the left / middle / right backlights 65 to 67 and emits sound effects from the speaker 68.

<1-4: Overall operation of slot machine>
Next, the overall operation of the slot machine 1 will be described. 10 and 11 are flowcharts showing an operation in which the CPU 31 controls the slot machine 1 from the start to the end of one game.

The CPU 31 determines whether or not the player has made a bet operation based on the detection signals from the inserted medal detection sensor 41 and the BET button sensor 42 (step S11). Proceed to S12.

In step S <b> 12, the CPU 31 determines whether the player has operated the start lever 6 based on the detection signal of the start lever sensor 43. When the player operates the start lever 6, the CPU 31 performs a process for prohibiting the betting operation (step S).
13). If the bet operation is prohibited, even if the player inserts a medal or operates the BET button 15 during the period until the prohibition is canceled, the acceptance is rejected.

Next, the CPU 31 sets a prize group lottery table according to the game mode according to the first control program CP1 (step S14). Specifically, the prize group lottery table group TBL1
A table corresponding to the type of game such as a normal game, an RB game, a BB game, and an RT is selected. In this case, the CPU 31 refers to the RB game flag, the BB game flag, the RT game flag, and the like stored in the RAM 34, identifies the type of the game, and selects a table based on the result.

FIG. 12 is a detailed flowchart of the lottery table setting process. First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game is in progress based on the RT game in-progress flag (step S51).
). If the RT game flag is set, the determination in step S51 is affirmative and CP
U31 sets a prize group lottery table for RT games (step S52). On the other hand, if the RT game flag is cleared, the CPU 31 advances the process to step S53, and determines whether or not the RB game is in progress with reference to the RB game flag (step S53). RB
If the in-game flag is set, the determination in step S53 is affirmed, and the CPU 31 sets an award group lottery table for the RB game (step S54).

If the RB game flag is cleared, the CPU 31 advances the process to step S55, and determines whether or not the BB game is in progress with reference to the BB game flag (step S55).
). If the BB game flag is set, the determination in step S55 is affirmed and CP
U31 sets a prize group lottery table for the BB game (step S56). In addition, BB
If the in-game flag is cleared, the determination in step S55 is negative, and the CPU 31 sets the normal prize group lottery table TBL11 (step S57). In this way, CP
U31 selects a prize group lottery table corresponding to the type of game from the prize group lottery table group TBL1 based on the flag indicating the type of game.

Returning to FIG. The CPU 31 selects the prize group lottery table TB set in step S14.
An internal lottery process is executed using L1 (step S15), and a winning flag indicating the winning group or lose is set (step S16). The internal lottery process and the setting of the winning flag are performed according to the following procedure. First, the CPU 31 samples the count data CD and obtains the sampling data SD at the timing when the detection signal of the start lever sensor 43 becomes active. Secondly, the CPU 31 refers to the prize group lottery table and generates internal lottery data ISD. For example, if the prize group lottery table TBL11 shown in FIG. 6 is used and the sampling data SD is “150”, the internal lottery data ISD is B
This indicates the winning of the B prize. In this case, the CPU 31 sets a winning flag in the internal lottery data ISD in the first bit of the internal lottery data ISD.

Thereafter, the CPU 31 selects stop data corresponding to each winning flag of the internal lottery data ISD from the reel stop data group (step S17). Thus, the reels R1 to R3 can be controlled so as not to align the symbols not won in the internal lottery on the winning line according to the internal lottery result.

Next, the CPU 31 executes game time adjustment processing and reel rotation start processing (step S18). Although details of these processes will be described later, the outline of the adjustment process is that the time required for one game varies depending on whether the CPU 31 has won the replay role before one game.

In the reel rotation process, the drive signals 51a to 53a are activated, and the left / middle / right reel drive motors 51 to 53 are rotated. Accordingly, the left, middle and right reels R1 to R3 rotate all at once.

Thereafter, the CPU 31 executes a reel rotation stop process (step S19). The reel rotation stop process is performed according to the following procedure. First, the CPU 31 specifies the type of the reel stop buttons 7a to 7c pressed this time. Second, the CPU 31 refers to the selected stop table to determine the reel stop position. In this case, the CPU 31 determines the timing at which each reel stop button 7a, 7b, 7c is pressed down to each reel stop button sensor 44-4.
6 is detected based on the signal from No. 6, and the symbol number PN at the timing is acquired. Then, the CPU 31 reads the number of smooth frames by referring to the stop table based on the symbol number PN, and controls each of the reel drive motors 51 to 53 so that the reels are rotated by the number of smooth frames indicated by the data. Since each of the reel drive motors 51 to 53 is composed of a stepping motor, the CPU 31 gives the number of drive pulses corresponding to the number of sliding frames to each of the reel drive motors 51 to 53. Fourth, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all the reels are stopped, and repeats the first to third processes described above until all the reels are stopped.
When all the reels are stopped, the reel rotation stop processing is finished.

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a replay prize has been won (step S20). When winning the replay prize, the same winning line as the winning line activated in the previous game is automatically activated without performing a betting operation. For this reason, when winning the replay prize, the CPU 31 clears the replay winning flag (step S21), and thereafter returns the process to step S12.

Next, the CPU 31 sequentially determines whether or not a watermelon award, a bell award, a cherry award, or a JAC award has been won based on the winning flag (steps S22 to S25), and refers to the winning symbol combination table TBL3. Each unit is controlled to pay out the number of medals according to the combination (steps S26 to S29). Since each winning flag is cleared, the winning flag is generated based on the symbol stopped state, and can be said to be winning information indicating that the winning combination or missing.

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not an RB game is in progress (step S30). In the present embodiment, an RB game flag indicating that an RB game is in progress is set in an RB game start process (steps S34 and S37), which will be described later, and an RB game flag is set in an RB game end determination process (step S31). It is supposed to clear. Therefore,
Whether or not the RB game is in progress is determined based on whether or not the RB game flag is set or cleared.

If it is determined that the RB game is being played, the CPU 31 advances the process to step S31 and executes an RB game end determination process. In the RB game end determination process, it is determined whether or not the RB game has been played a predetermined number of times.

On the other hand, if the RB game is not being played, the determination result in step S32 is “NO”, and C
The PU 31 determines whether or not a single RB award has been won (step S32). When winning the single RB award, the CPU 31 pays out a predetermined number of medals (step S33),
An RB game start process is executed (step S34). In this process, an RB game flag is set. If the single RB prize has not been won, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB prize is in BB (step S35). If it is an RB prize in the BB prize, the CPU 31 pays out a predetermined number of medals (step S36) and executes an RB game start process (step S3).
7). In this process, an RB game flag is set.

Next, if the RB prize in the BB has not been won, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB game is in progress (step S38). Similar to the processing related to the RB game described above, in the present embodiment, a BB game in-process flag indicating that the BB game is in progress is set in the BB game start processing (step S42) described later, and the BB game end determination processing (step In S39), the BB game flag is cleared. Therefore, whether or not the BB game is in progress is determined based on whether or not the BB game flag is set or cleared.

When the BB game is being played, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB game has ended (step S3
9) is executed. In this process, when the big bonus game has reached a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games) or the last RB in the BB is finished in the game,
It is determined that the B game has ended.

If it is not during the BB game, it is determined whether or not it is a BB prize based on the prize flag of the BB prize (step S40). If the BB prize is won, the CPU 31 executes a medal payout process. (Step S41), a BB game start process is executed (Step S42).
In the BB game start process, the CPU 31 sets a BB game in-progress flag.

Thereafter, the CPU 31 executes a one-game end process (step S43). In this process, the CPU 31 first determines whether or not a BB prize or RB prize has been missed. BB award or RB award is lost in the internal lottery process (step S15).
It means that the BB prize or RB prize could not be won in the state where the prize or RB prize was won. When the winning flag is set and the RB winning flag or the BB winning flag is cleared, the CPU 31 determines that the BB prize or the RB prize has been missed, and in other cases, the BB prize or the RB Judge that there was no missed prize. If not missed, the RB winning flag and the BB winning flag are cleared and the data value of each bit of the internal lottery data ISD is cleared to “0”. Thereby, carry over of the winning flag is canceled. On the other hand, if there is a loss, the CPU 31 does not clear the RB winning flag and the BB winning flag. Thereafter, the CPU 31 releases the prohibition of the betting operation (step S44). Thereby, the RB winning flag and the BB winning flag are carried over to the next game.

<1-5: Game time adjustment processing and reel rotation start processing>
Next, game time adjustment processing and reel rotation start processing will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the operation of the CPU 31 relating to the game time adjustment process and the reel rotation start process.
First, the CPU 31 reads a timer value (time value). As for this timer value, the CPU 31 counts an interrupt signal generated in a predetermined cycle (for example, 10 msec) by a timer circuit provided inside or outside thereof, and stores this in a predetermined register. This count value is handled as a timer value.

In this embodiment, one game is a period from when the bet number is set until the next bet number is set. The setting of the bet number includes both a case where the bet number is set due to the player's operation of the bet button 15 and a case where the bet number is automatically set inside the slot machine 1. For example, when a replay combination is won in one game, the bet number is automatically set and the next one game is started. In this case, the previous game viewed from the next one game is the game that won the replay role.

In one game, a plurality of events such as detection of a bet operation, detection of a start lever operation, internal lottery, start of reel rotation, detection of a stop button operation, and winning determination occur sequentially. An event is, as described in the ASCII Digital Glossary, an event meaning “a hardware / software notifies other hardware / software of a change in its own state”. Yes, included in computer processing. That is, humans are not included in the event execution subject. For example, a signal generated by operating the start lever 6 by hardware and executing some processing by software is included in the event.

The above-described count start, that is, the start of the timing operation, is started by a predetermined event (predetermined process) among a plurality of events (a plurality of processes) in one game. In this example, the reel rotation start process is triggered, and the timer value indicates a time based on the reel rotation start. In the variable display start process, drive signals 51a to 53a are supplied to the reel motors 51 to 53. An event can be considered as a trigger that initiates some processing, and can be considered as a concept separated from processing, or can be considered as being positioned at the beginning of a series of processing having a certain purpose.

The CPU 31 receives an interrupt signal in principle, but may not receive an interrupt signal during a period in which processing that has to be prioritized is being executed. In this case, the measurement time includes a slight error, but this is an allowable range from the viewpoint of regulating the number of medals consumed per unit time. Therefore, the time from the predetermined event indicated by the timer value includes an error that is allowed from the viewpoint of regulating the number of medals.

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the replay winning flag one game before has been set (step S61). In this process, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery data ISDp before one game. When the replay winning flag is set, the CPU 31
A value of 200 corresponding to 2 seconds (when the interrupt period is 10 msec) is set as the specified value (step S63). On the other hand, if the replay winning flag is cleared, the value specified is 4.1 seconds. 410 (when the interrupt period is 10 msec) is set (step S62). The specified value is a value indicating a specified time that is predetermined as the minimum time for one game. In other words, the CPU 31 in the current game,
When the internal lottery result one game ago indicates that the prize category (predetermined prize category) of the replay role has been won When the internal lottery result one game before indicates that the prize category of the replay role was not won Compared with, it functions as an adjusting means for executing a process for setting the specified time short for each game.

Next, the CPU 31 compares the timer value with the specified value (step S65) and determines whether or not the timer value has reached the specified value (step S66). If the specified value has not been reached, the CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S60 to step S66 until the timer value reaches, and when the timer value reaches the specified value, the process proceeds to step S66.

In step S66, the CPU 31 executes a reel rotation process. In this process, the CPU 31 simultaneously rotates the reels R1 to R3 and clears the timer value. In other words, the CPU 31 sets the time from a predetermined process (variable display start process) to a predetermined process of the next one game among a plurality of processes processed in a certain game so as to exceed a predetermined specified time. It functions as a delay means for managing the progress of one game, and delay processing for delaying the progress of the game so as to exceed a predetermined time is executed for each game.

Thereby, when a replay prize (replay role) is won in the immediately preceding game, the time required for one game is shortened compared to a normal game. A large number of plums corresponding to the replay award are arranged on each reel R1 to R3 as shown in FIG. 4. By appropriately setting stop data in the stop table for the replay award, the plum symbol can be easily set. It is possible to draw on the winning line.

In this example, when the replay prize is won in the internal lottery, the stop table is selected so that the replay prize is always won. Accordingly, when the internal lottery result of the immediately preceding game indicates that the replay prize is won, the game is a replay game. As described above, in the replay game, the medal is not consumed because the winning line activated in the immediately preceding game is valid without inserting a medal. Therefore, even if the time required for the replay game is shortened, the number of medals consumed per unit time can be limited to a predetermined number, and a series of games can be advanced quickly. As a result, the time for which the player waits can be shortened, and a series of games can be smoothly advanced.

Further, the reason why the time adjustment process is executed after the operation of the start lever 6 and before the operation of the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c is as follows. That is, if the player is restricted from operating the operation unit OP for time adjustment, the player may be stressed. In addition, it is not preferable to restrict the operation of the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c after the reels R1 to R3 are rotated, because the player can freely enjoy the game. Therefore, in order not to give stress to the player, a period when the player's operation does not intervene, that is, after the start lever 6 is operated, and the reel R1
The time is adjusted in the period until the rotation of .about.R3 is started.

Further, the reading of the timer value in step S60 and the comparison of the timer value and the specified value in step S64 are executed after the operation of the start lever 6 shown in FIG. 10 (step S12). After detecting that the start operation unit) has been operated, it functions as a comparing means for comparing the measured time value with the specified time. And step S65
Thus, the processing from step S60 to step S66 is repeated until the timed value reaches the specified value, and the reel rotation is started in step S66. Therefore, the CPU 31 refers to the comparison result and starts variable display of a game. It functions as a management means for managing the progress of one game so that the time from the process to the variable display start process of the next one game exceeds the specified time.
In this example, the progress of one game is managed so that the time from the variable display start process of one game to the variable display start process of the next one game exceeds the specified time. This means that the progress of one game is managed by comparing the time taken for one game as a reference with a specified time. Here, since the variable display start process takes a certain time, from the end of the execution of the variable display process of a certain game to the execution of the variable display start process of the next one game, or before the execution of the variable display process. The progress of one game may be managed so that the time exceeds the specified time before the next variable display process of one game is executed. If an event is considered as a processing trigger, the progress of one game may be managed so that the time from the variable display start event of a certain game to the variable display start event of the next game exceeds the specified time.

<1-6: BB game end determination process>
Next, the BB game end determination process will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the operation of the CPU 31 in the BB game end determination process. First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not an RB game is being played based on the RB game flag (step S70). If not in the RB game, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the remaining RB winning count is “0” (step S71).

If the remaining RB winning number is not “0”, “1” is subtracted from the BB game number (step S72), and it is determined whether the remaining BB game number is “0” (step S7).
3). If the remaining number of BB games is “0”, the CPU 31 displays the remaining number of BB games (step S74).

On the other hand, the remaining number of RB wins is “0” or the remaining number of BB games is “0”.
”, The BB game ends with the game. In this case, the CPU 31
The B game in-game flag is cleared (step S75), and the replay time game number N is “1”.
00 ”is set, and an RT game flag is set. As a result, 100 games from the next game become RT games, and the winning probability of the replay prize is significantly increased.

<1-7: 1 game end processing>
Next, the one game end process will be described. First, the CPU 31 determines whether the internal lottery data IS
D is set as internal lottery data ISDp before one game (step S81). Next, CP
U31 determines whether or not the winning flag for the small role is set (step S82), and if it is set, the winning flag for the small role is cleared (step S83).

Thereafter, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB winning flag is set (step S).
84). If set, it is further determined whether or not the BB prize is won (step S8).
5). If the CPU 31 has won a prize, the BB winning flag is cleared (step S).
86). On the other hand, if no winning is made, the BB winning flag is not cleared and is carried over to the next game.

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the single RB winning flag is set (step S87). If it is set, it is further determined whether or not the RB prize has been won (step S).
88). If the CPU 31 has won a prize, the single RB winning flag is cleared (step S89). On the other hand, if no winning is made, the single RB winning flag is not cleared and is carried over to the next game in the same manner as the BB winning flag.

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB RB winning flag and the JAC winning flag are set (step S90 or 92). If it is set, the corresponding winning flag is cleared (step S91 or S93).

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game is in progress based on the RT game in-progress flag (step S94). If the RT game is in progress, the CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the RT game number N (step S9).
5) It is determined whether or not the number of RT games N is N <0 (step S96). Since N <0 means that the number of RT games after the BB game has reached 100, the CPU 31 clears the RT game flag (step S97). As mentioned above, during the RT game,
An RT game prize lottery table with a large replay prize winning probability is selected (step S52), but by clearing the RT game flag, the normal game prize group lottery table TBL11 is selected from the next game. Will be.

According to this embodiment, when the replay prize is won in the previous game, the specified time of the game is shortened. Therefore, if the type of game is an RT game, the time for one game is not necessarily shortened, but it is a condition that a replay prize is won. For this reason, RT
It is possible to limit the number of medals consumed per unit time even when losers continue during the game.

<2. Second Embodiment>
The slot machine according to the second embodiment is the same as the slot machine according to the first embodiment except for the operations in the game time adjustment process and the reel rotation start process. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a game time adjustment process and a reel rotation start process in the slot machine according to the second embodiment. In the figure, steps S100 to S102 are the same as steps S60 to S62 shown in FIG. Steps S103 to S105 are the same as steps S64 to S66 shown in FIG.

However, in the first embodiment, when the replay winning flag of one game before is set in step S61, the specified time 2 seconds shorter than the normal specified time 4.1 seconds is selected. In the present embodiment, when the condition in step S101 is affirmed, the processing advances to the reel rotation processing (step S105) without performing any delay processing, and the reels R1 to R3 are rotated.

In other words, if the predetermined condition of winning the replay role is not satisfied, 1
A delay process for delaying the progress of the game is executed so that the time required for the game exceeds a specified time (4.1 seconds). When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the delay process is not executed. In this sense,
When the internal lottery result before one game indicates that a predetermined prize category (replay role) has been won in the current one game, the CPU 31 permits delay processing and the internal lottery result before one game is predetermined. When indicating that the prize category is won, it functions as a delay control means for prohibiting delay processing. Even if the slot machine 1 is controlled in this way, it is possible to prevent the number of medals consumed per unit time from exceeding a predetermined number.

<3. Third Embodiment>
The slot machine according to the third embodiment is the same as the slot machine according to the first embodiment except for the operations in the game time adjustment process and the reel rotation start process. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a game time adjustment process and a reel rotation start process in the slot machine according to the third embodiment.

First, in step S110, the CPU 31 starts rotation of the left reel R1.
Specifically, the drive signal 51a is activated to rotate the left reel drive motor 51.
Thereafter, the CPU 31 reads the timer value (step S111), determines whether or not the replay winning flag for one game before is set (step S112), and sets a different specified value according to the determination result (step S112). S113 and S114). Since the process of step S111-step S114 is the same as the process of step S60-step S63 shown in FIG. 13, those details are abbreviate | omitted.

Next, the CPU 31 calculates a waiting time T. Specifically, the waiting time T is obtained by subtracting the timer value from the selected specified value. Thereafter, the CPU 31 waits until the time T / 2 has elapsed (
In step S116, rotation of the middle reel R2 is started (step S117). further,
The CPU 31 waits until the time T / 2 has elapsed (step S118), and starts to rotate the right reel R3 (step S119).

Thus, when the time of one game is less than the prescribed time, the delay processing is executed in a distributed manner so as to exceed the prescribed time. That is, in the first and second embodiments, each of the reels R1 to R3.
In this embodiment, the reels R1 to R3 are sequentially rotated.

The reel stop buttons 7a to 7b may each be validated if the corresponding reels R1 to R3 start to rotate, or after all the reels R1 to R3 start to rotate, Those operations may be validated. In this example, the reels are rotated in the order of the left reel R1, the right reel R2, and the middle reel R3, but the order is arbitrary.

<4. Fourth Embodiment>
The slot machine according to the fourth embodiment is the same as the slot machine according to the first embodiment except for the operations in the game time adjustment process and the reel rotation start process. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a game time adjustment process and a reel rotation start process in the slot machine according to the fourth embodiment.

The flowchart shown in FIG. 18 is the same as the flowchart of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 13 except that step S121 is added. That is, step S1 shown in FIG.
20 and S122 to S127 respectively correspond to steps S60 and S61 to S66 shown in FIG.

In step S122, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the type of game one game before was an RT game based on the RT game in-progress flag. Then, only when the previous game is an RT game and the replay prize is won, the specified value is set to 2 seconds shorter than that of the normal game (step S124).

In other words, the time required for one game is shortened on condition that the game type is a predetermined game (RT game) and that a predetermined prize category (replay role) is won in the internal lottery. In this embodiment, the specified time of the next game won in the replay prize only in the RT game is shortened, so that the normal game and the RT game can be differentiated and the fun of the RT game can be improved. it can.

<5. Fifth Embodiment>
The slot machine according to the fifth embodiment is the same as the slot machine according to the fourth embodiment except for the operations in the game time adjustment process and the reel rotation start process. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a game time adjustment process and a reel rotation start process in the slot machine according to the fifth embodiment.

The flowchart shown in FIG. 19 is the same as the flowchart of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 18 except that step S133 is added. That is, step S1 shown in FIG.
30-S132 and S134-S138 are steps S120-S shown in FIG.
122 and S123 to S127, respectively.

In steps S131 and S132, the CPU 31 advances the process to step S133 when the previous game is the RT game and the replay prize is won. Step S
In 133, it is determined whether or not a stop table for drawing replay in the previous game is selected.

When the stop table for drawing in the replay is selected in the previous game, the specified value is set to 2 seconds, which is shorter than that in the normal game (step S135). In other words, the game type is a predetermined game (RT game), a predetermined prize division (replay role) is won in the internal lottery, and a stop table for drawing replay in the previous game is selected. The time required for one game is reduced.

In the present embodiment, even if the BB prize is won, the BB prize is not immediately set to be ready,
It is preferable that the present invention is applied to a slot machine that performs reel control so that a BB prize can be won after a predetermined game has passed. Such a slot machine is sometimes called a stock machine. A game from the end of the big bonus until it becomes possible to win the next big bonus is called a stock game. In the stock game, similar to the RT game described above, the winning probability of the replay prize is improved. In selecting the stop table, a stop table that can win a replay prize with a predetermined probability is selected. For this reason, even if the replay prize is won in the internal lottery, the replay prize may not be awarded. Therefore, the specified time is shortened only when the selected stop table type can win a replay prize.

<6. Modification>
Although the present invention has been described above in relation to the most practical and preferred embodiment and the second embodiment at the present time, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment disclosed herein. The present invention is not limited to the above, and can be appropriately changed without departing from the gist or concept of the invention that can be read from the claims and the entire specification, and a gaming machine and a control method thereof with such a change are also included in the present invention. It should be understood as encompassed within the technical scope. For example, the following modifications are naturally included in the present invention.

(1) In each embodiment described above, one specified value is selected from a plurality of specified values, and this is compared with a timer value (time value). However, the present invention is not limited to this, A plurality of timers may be provided that start measurement from a predetermined event, output each timer value, and have different timing speeds, and select one timer value from each timer value. For example, the CPU 31 independently counts the interrupt signal of the first timer circuit that generates an interrupt at a cycle of 10 msec and the interrupt signal of the second timer circuit that generates an interrupt at a cycle of 20 msec,
A timer value and a second timer value are generated, and one of these is used as the internal lottery data ISD before one game.
The selection may be made based on p and compared with a predetermined reference value.

(2) In each embodiment described above, winning the replay role in the internal lottery is a necessary condition for shortening the time required for one game, but the present invention is not limited to this.
It may be a necessary condition that a predetermined prize group is won one game before. Also, the type and number of prize groups are arbitrary. Furthermore, winning a predetermined combination in the previous game may be a necessary condition for shortening the time required for one game. For example, winning the replay prize in the previous game may be a necessary condition for shortening. Further, it may be a necessary condition for shortening that an event (for example, automatic BET or automatic start) occurs due to winning the replay prize.

In this case, for example, in step S61 shown in FIG. 13, instead of determining whether or not the replay winning flag has been set one game before, a replay combination (predetermined combination) is won based on the winning information one game before. What is necessary is just to determine whether it did. In this case, when the winning information indicates that the replay role has been won, the prescribed time is set shorter than in the case where the winning information one game before does not indicate that the replay role (predetermined role) has been won. What is necessary is just to perform the process to perform for every game.

Further, in step S101 shown in FIG. 16, instead of determining whether or not the replay winning flag is set one game before, it is determined whether or not the replay combination (predetermined combination) is won based on the winning information before one game. You may judge. If the winning information before one game indicates that a replay combination (predetermined combination) has been won, a process for prohibiting a delay process for a specified time may be executed for each game.

Also in step S112 shown in FIG. 17 and step S122 shown in FIG.
Instead of determining whether or not the replay winning flag has been set one game before, it may be determined whether or not a replay combination (predetermined combination) has been won based on the winning information before one game.

(3) In the fourth and fifth embodiments, the fact that the type of game is an RT game is a necessary condition for shortening the time required for one game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is predetermined. It may be a necessary condition that the game state is. For example, a condition for shortening may be that an AT game is in progress and a replay prize is won. In addition, winning a JAC prize in the RB game may be a condition for shortening.

(4) Each of the embodiments described above relates to the slot machine, but the present invention can also be understood as a game program or a game machine imitating the slot machine described above. In this case, instead of the reels R1 to R3, the images of the reels R1 to R3 may be displayed on the display, and their operations may be controlled according to the game program. Further, the present invention can be applied to a video slot for displaying an image of a reel on a display such as a liquid crystal display device instead of the mechanical reels R1 to R3.

(5) In each of the above-described embodiments, the start of the timer value is set as the reel rotation start time. However, the timer value measurement is started from the bet operation, and the time until the next bet operation is set to the specified value. If not reached, the BET operation may be prohibited by displaying a predetermined effect on the liquid crystal display device 64 and waiting for the waiting time. In this case, when the replay is won, the player automatically bets without waiting for the next game to proceed.

(6) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pre-game internal lottery data ISDp has been described as an example of information indicating whether or not the replay prize was won one game before, but the present invention is not limited to this. Of course, any information may be used as long as it indicates whether or not the replay prize was won one game before.

For example, various lamps indicating various types of games are often arranged on the front surface of the gaming machine, and there is a so-called replay lamp. The lighting condition of the replay lamp is generally lit when the replay winning game is won and continues to be lit until the end of the next game (replay game) started without inserting a medal. That is, this lamp is a replay operation lamp. Therefore, any control signal for instructing to turn on the replay lamp can be used as information as to whether or not the replay prize has been won one game before. This control signal can be considered as information indicating that the replay game is in operation, but such information is equivalent to information indicating whether or not the replay prize was won one game before. Further, since the control signal becomes active when a replay prize is won, it is included in the prize information.

(7) In each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, one game has been described as an example of the unit of time adjustment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and time adjustment is performed in units of a predetermined number of games. Of course, you may go.

(8) In each embodiment and modification described above, the CPU 31 executes a start operation event that accepts a start operation signal as an effective operation as one of a plurality of events, and delays execution of the start operation event as a delay process. May be. For example, the start lever sensor 43
The start operation signal and the enable signal output from are supplied to the gate circuit, and the output signal is supplied to C
In the configuration for loading into the PU 31, the timing for activating the enable signal may be delayed. In this case, the process for activating the enable signal corresponds to the start operation event, and the process for delaying the timing for activating the enable signal corresponds to the delay process. Alternatively, the start operation signal may be taken into the CPU 31 and the timing for accepting the start operation signal as a valid signal may be delayed by software.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing left / middle / right reels R1, R2, R3 and peripheral configuration. It is a perspective view which shows the detailed structure of right reel R3 and a peripheral part. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the symbol displayed on the left / middle / right reels R1, R2, and R3. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the memory content of prize group lottery table TBL11. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of CPU31 in an internal lottery process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a stop table. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the detection signal 49a, symbol number PN, drive signal 53a, and position data MD3. It is a flowchart which shows the whole operation | movement of CPU31. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an overall operation subsequent to FIG. 10. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a prize group lottery table setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game time adjustment process and reel rotation process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the BB game completion | finish determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of 1 game completion | finish processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game time adjustment process and reel rotation process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game time adjustment process and reel rotation process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game time adjustment process in 4th Embodiment, and a reel rotation process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game time adjustment process in 5th Embodiment, and a reel rotation process.

Explanation of symbols

1 Slot Machine 6 Start Lever 7a-7c Reel Stop Button 31 CPU
59 RAM
R1-R3 Left / Middle / Right reel TBL11 Prize group lottery table

Claims (18)

A display unit that displays a plurality of types of symbols, a start operation unit for a player to input an instruction to variably display the symbols displayed on the display unit, a bet operation unit for a player to input a bet number, It is assumed that one game is from the time when the bet number is set until the time when the bet number is set next, a processing unit that executes a plurality of processes in the course of progress of the one game, and a state where the symbols on the display unit are stopped. A combination of one or a plurality of combinations based on the operation timing of the start operation unit, based on the operation timing of the start operation unit. An internal lottery means for drawing one lottery from lottery categories including each award category corresponding to each prize group and a loser category corresponding to a loss, and generating internal lottery information indicating a lottery result for each game; Prepared, When the internal lottery information indicates winning of the prize group, the variable display on the display unit is stopped so that one or a plurality of roles belonging to the prize group can be won, and the internal lottery information is lost. In the case of showing, it is a gaming machine that stops the variable display of the display unit so as not to win the winning combination, gives a game value according to the winning combination when winning the winning combination, and does not give a gaming value when lost .
Time from predetermined processing of the plurality of processing executed by Oh Ru 1 game to the predetermined processing for the next one game may manage a game progression to exceed the specified predetermined time delay Means,
In the current one game, the internal lottery information 1 game previous case indicating that the elected constant prize segment Tokoro, said internal lottery information 1 game before did not win the predetermined prize segment An adjusting means for setting a short time as the specified time for each game as compared with the case shown in FIG.
A gaming machine comprising: A display unit that displays a plurality of types of symbols, a start operation unit for a player to input an instruction to variably display the symbols displayed on the display unit, a bet operation unit for a player to input a bet number, It is assumed that one game is from the time when the bet number is set until the time when the bet number is set next, a processing unit that executes a plurality of processes in the course of progress of the one game, and a state where the symbols on the display unit are stopped. A combination of one or a plurality of combinations based on the operation timing of the start operation unit, based on the operation timing of the start operation unit. An internal lottery means for drawing one lottery from lottery categories including each award category corresponding to each prize group and a loser category corresponding to a loss, and generating internal lottery information indicating a lottery result for each game; Prepared, When the internal lottery information indicates winning of the prize group, the variable display on the display unit is stopped so that one or a plurality of roles belonging to the prize group can be won, and the internal lottery information is lost. In the case of showing, it is a gaming machine that stops the variable display of the display unit so as not to win the winning combination, gives a game value according to the winning combination when winning the winning combination, and does not give a gaming value when lost .
In the current one game, when the internal lottery information one game before indicates that the predetermined prize category has not been won, a predetermined process among the plurality of processes executed in one game is The progress of one game is managed so that the time until the predetermined processing of one game exceeds a predetermined specified time, and the internal lottery information before one game indicates that the predetermined prize category is won In some cases, the progress of one game is such that the time from a predetermined process of the plurality of processes executed in a certain game to the predetermined process of the next one game exceeds a predetermined specified time. Delay means without management ;
Gaming machine, characterized in that it comprises a. A display unit that displays a plurality of types of symbols, a start operation unit for a player to input an instruction to variably display the symbols displayed on the display unit, a bet operation unit for a player to input a bet number, The display unit stops when the number of bets is set and the next bet number is set as one game, and a processing unit that executes a plurality of processes in the course of the one game. A gaming machine that wins a winning combination when the state is a predetermined state and gives a gaming value according to the winning combination,
A winning information generating means for detecting a state in which the symbol on the display unit is stopped and generating winning information for each game indicating that the winning combination or disengagement is based on the detection result;
Delay means for managing the progress of one game so that a time from a predetermined process of the plurality of processes executed in one game to the predetermined process of the next game exceeds a predetermined time. When,
In the current one game, the case where the winning information before one game indicates that the predetermined combination has been won is compared with the case where the winning information before one game indicates that the predetermined combination has not been won. Adjusting means for setting a short time for each game as the specified time;
A gaming machine comprising: A display unit that displays a plurality of types of symbols, a start operation unit for a player to input an instruction to variably display the symbols displayed on the display unit, a bet operation unit for a player to input a bet number, The display unit stops when the number of bets is set and the next bet number is set as one game, and a processing unit that executes a plurality of processes in the course of the one game. A gaming machine that wins a winning combination when the state is a predetermined state and gives a gaming value according to the winning combination,
A winning information generating means for detecting a state in which the symbol on the display unit is stopped and generating winning information for each game indicating that the winning combination or disengagement is based on the detection result;
In the current one game, when the winning information of one game before indicates that the predetermined combination has not been won, the predetermined game from the predetermined process among the plurality of processes executed in a certain game The progress of one game is managed so that the time until the predetermined process exceeds a predetermined time, and there is a case where the winning information before one game indicates that the predetermined combination has been won. Delay that does not manage the progress of one game such that the time from the predetermined process of the plurality of processes executed in one game to the predetermined process of the next one game exceeds a predetermined time Means ,
Gaming machine, characterized in that it comprises a. The predetermined prize category is a replay that gives a game value for executing the next game with the bet number of the certain game without the player operating the betting operation unit in the next one game when winning in one game. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine corresponds to a prize group to which a combination belongs . The predetermined prize category is a replay that gives a game value for executing the next game with the bet number of the certain game without the player operating the betting operation unit in the next one game when winning in one game. The gaming machine can execute a high-probability game with a high winning probability of the replay role and a low-probability game with a low winning probability of the replay role, and the predetermined prize category includes a prize to which the replay role belongs. There is a corresponding to the group ,
The internal lottery means performs a lottery based on whether the value obtained by sampling a random number corresponds to one of the plurality of prize categories or the loss category based on the operation timing of the start operation unit, and the high probability during execution of the game, said compared with in a low probability game execution running lottery is set larger the width of the predetermined prize segment generates the internal lottery information,
It said adjustment means, instead of the internal lottery information 1 game before is set shorter time depending on whether the player wins a predetermined award segment as the prescribed time, the type of game in execution is the high If it is a probability game and the shortened condition is that the internal lottery information before one game indicates that the prize category corresponding to the replay role is won, and the shortened condition is satisfied, the shortened condition Compared to the case where is not satisfied, a short time is set for each game as the specified time,
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The predetermined prize category is a replay that gives a game value for executing the next game with the bet number of the certain game without the player operating the betting operation unit in the next one game when winning in one game. corresponding to a prize group that role belongs, the game machine, the winning probability of the replay combination winning probability is higher high probability game of the replay combination are possible run the low low-probability game, before Symbol display unit, multiple Display column,
A stop operation unit that is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display columns, and for a player to input an instruction to stop variable display;
A plurality of stop tables storing the number of frames from when the player operates the stop operation unit until the symbol is stopped;
A stop control means for selecting a stop table according to a predetermined rule, referring to the selected stop table, and stopping the variable display of each display row;
The internal lottery means performs a lottery based on whether the value obtained by sampling a random number corresponds to one of the plurality of prize categories or the loss category based on the operation timing of the start operation unit, and the high probability during execution of the game, said compared with in a low probability game execution running lottery is set larger the width of the predetermined prize segment generates the internal lottery information,
It said adjustment means, instead of the internal lottery information 1 game before is set shorter time depending on whether the player wins a predetermined award segment as the prescribed time, the type of game in execution is the high When the shortening condition is satisfied , the shortening condition is satisfied if the stop table is a stochastic game and the winning category of the replay role is selected and the winning table is selected. Compared to the case where is not satisfied, a short time is set for each game as the specified time,
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The predetermined combination is a replay combination that gives a game value for executing the next game with the number of bets of the certain game without the player operating the betting operation unit in the next one game when winning a certain game. The gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that The predetermined combination is a replay combination that gives a game value for executing the next game with the number of bets of the certain game without a player operating the betting operation unit in the next one game when winning in one game. The gaming machine is capable of executing a high probability game with a high winning probability of the replay role and a low probability game with a low winning probability of the replay role ,
Before SL adjustment means, instead of the winning information 1 game before is set shorter time depending on whether indicating the winning to the predetermined combination as the prescribed time, the type of game in execution is the high the probability game, and 1 the prize information of the game before is a shortened condition that indicates that it has been won on the replay combination, if the contracted condition is satisfied, the satisfaction of the contracted condition Set a short time for each game as the specified time compared to the case where there was not,
The gaming machine according to claim 3. The predetermined combination is a replay combination that gives a game value for executing the next game with the number of bets of the certain game without a player operating the betting operation unit in the next one game when winning in one game. The gaming machine is capable of executing a high probability game with a high winning probability of the replay role and a low probability game with a low winning probability of the replay role ,
Before Kioso Nobete stage, instead of the winning information 1 game before manages the progress of the first game in response to whether or not indicating that the winning to the predetermined combination, the type of game in execution is If it is the high probability game and the winning information of one game before indicates that the replay role has been won , the shortening condition is satisfied , and the shortening condition is satisfied, the game is executed in one game. The progress of one game is not managed so that the time from the predetermined process to the predetermined process of the next one game exceeds a predetermined time, and the shortening condition is satisfied. If not, the progress of one game is progressed so that the time from the predetermined process of the plurality of processes executed in a certain game to the predetermined process of the next one game exceeds a predetermined time. to manage,
The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein: The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the predetermined process is a variable display start process for starting variable display on the display unit. The start operation unit outputs a start operation signal according to the player's operation,
The processing unit executes a start operation process that accepts the start operation signal as an effective operation as one of the plurality of processes,
The delay means manages the progress of one game so as to exceed the specified time by delaying the execution of the start operation process.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that. The processing unit executes variable display start processing for starting variable display of the display unit as one of the plurality of processes,
The delay means manages the progress of one game so as to exceed the specified time by delaying the execution of the variable display start process.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that. The display unit has a plurality of display columns,
The processing unit executes the variable display start process for each of the plurality of display columns,
Said delay means, by the time the adjustment of the variable display start processing of the display columns to the variable display start processing of another display column to manage the progress of the first game to exceed the specified time,
The game machine according to claim 13. The delay means is
Time measuring means for measuring the time from the predetermined processing and outputting a time value;
Management means for managing the progress of one game so that the time from the predetermined process of one game to the predetermined process of the next one game exceeds the specified time with reference to the time value ,
The adjusting means is a selecting means for selecting one specified value from a plurality of specified values and setting it as the specified time depending on whether or not the internal lottery information before one game is won in the predetermined prize category Comprising
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that. The processing unit executes variable display start processing for starting variable display of the display unit as one of the plurality of processes,
The delay means is
Time measuring means for measuring the time from the variable display start process as the predetermined process and outputting a time value;
Comparison means for comparing the time measured value and the specified time after detecting that the start operation unit has been operated,
With reference to the comparison result of the comparison means, the progress of one game is managed so that the time from the variable display start process of one game before the variable display start process of the next one game exceeds the specified time Management means;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a. The gaming machine according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the time measuring means includes timer means for generating an interrupt signal at a predetermined period, and counting means for counting the interrupt signal and outputting the counted time value. . A display unit that displays a plurality of types of symbols, a start operation unit for a player to input an instruction to variably display the symbols displayed on the display unit, a bet operation unit for a player to input a bet number, It is assumed that one game is from the time when the bet number is set until the time when the bet number is set next, a processing unit that executes a plurality of processes in the course of progress of the one game, and a state where the symbols on the display unit are stopped. A combination of one or a plurality of combinations based on the operation timing of the start operation unit, based on the operation timing of the start operation unit. An internal lottery means for drawing one lottery from lottery categories including each award category corresponding to each prize group and a loser category corresponding to a loss, and generating internal lottery information indicating a lottery result for each game; Prepared, When the internal lottery information indicates winning of the prize group, the variable display on the display unit is stopped so that one or a plurality of roles belonging to the prize group can be won, and the internal lottery information is lost. In the control method of the gaming machine, the variable display of the display unit is stopped so as not to win the winning combination when it is shown, and a gaming value corresponding to the winning winning combination is given when winning the winning combination, and no gaming value is given when lost. There ,
Time from predetermined processing of the plurality of processing executed by Oh Ru 1 game to the predetermined processing for the next 1 game, and manages a game progress to exceed the specified predetermined time,
In the current one game, if the internal lottery information before one game indicates that the predetermined prize category has been won, it means that the internal lottery information before one game has not won the predetermined prize category. A control method for a gaming machine, characterized in that a short time is set for each game as the specified time as compared to the case shown.

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