JP2010284371A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enlarge the width of game features by presenting a performance in a new mode using rotary reels 45, so as to give an extreme impact on a player. <P>SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a stop order storage means 140 for storing the stop order of respective rotary reels 45; a stop position storage means 145 for storing the stop positions of the respective rotary reels 45; a reverse rotation driving control means 150 for rotating the respective rotary reels 45 in the reverse direction in the opposite order of the stop order stored in the stop order storage means 140; a reverse rotation end control means 155 for ending the reverse rotation of the respective rotary reels 45 at the stop positions stored in the stop position storage means 145; and a forward rotation driving control means 160 for rotating the rotary reels 45 forward, where the reverse directional rotation is ended by the reverse rotation end control means 155. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine in which an effect of rotating a rotating reel in the reverse direction is performed.

  In a gaming machine such as a slot machine or parrot, when the start switch is operated, a lottery (role lottery) of winning or losing one of a plurality of roles is performed and all rotating reels are viewed from the left side. Rotate clockwise (clockwise) and counterclockwise (counterclockwise) when viewed from the right. Thereby, each symbol attached to the periphery of each rotating reel appears one after another from the upper side of the symbol display window and appears to move downward. Thereafter, when any one of the stop switches is operated, the rotation of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop switch is stopped. When all the stop switches have been operated, the rotation of all the rotating reels is stopped. At this time, when a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery is arranged on any effective winning line, the winning combination is given to the player, and a profit corresponding to the winning mode is given to the player. .

In other words, in conventional gaming machines, each rotating reel generally rotates clockwise (clockwise) when viewed from the left side and counterclockwise (counterclockwise) when viewed from the right side. .
In Patent Document 1 below, when a predetermined symbol combination (combination) is established by internal lottery (combination lottery), control is performed such that the reel (rotary reel) rotates in the direction opposite to that in the normal state. A gaming machine is disclosed.
Further, in Patent Document 2 below, after all the game reels are stopped by operating all the stop switches, the effect reels are started together with a loud sound effect from the speaker, and a predetermined rotation mode (full rotation, reverse rotation) is started. A gaming machine is disclosed that stops after it has been operated, such as rotating.

  Also, in Patent Document 3 below, when the player presses the replay button after the game is over, the first to third reels are re-rotated, and if the BB is won internally, a re-rotation lottery is performed. One of the three stop positions consisting of the stop position for displaying the two types of reach symbols or the stop position at the end of the game is determined, and the frame number of the stop position determined in the re-rotation lottery is When the BB is not in the internal winning, the re-rotation lottery is not performed, the stop position at the end of the game is referred to in the stop position memory, and the first to third reels are rotated. When the speed reaches the steady speed, stop control of each reel is performed so that the first to third reels stop at the stop position read from the stop position memory, and the first to third reels are automatically set. A game machine to be stopped is disclosed. .

JP 2005-124974 A JP-A-2005-160645 JP 2008-036209 A

However, in the conventional gaming machine, the rotating reel is the part most noticed by the player, and there are few effects using this.
Therefore, the present invention has an object of giving a strong impact to a player and widening the range of game play by performing a new mode of production using a rotating reel.

(Claim 1)
The invention described in claim 1 is for rotating a plurality of rotating reels 45 each having a plurality of symbols attached thereto, and for rotating each rotating reel 45 in the forward direction or the reverse direction. Corresponding motors, start switches 33 for starting the rotation of the rotating reels 45, and stopping the rotation of the rotating reels 45, corresponding to the rotating reels 45, respectively. In response to the operation of the stop switch 34 and the start switch 33, the lottery means 110 for performing a lottery of winning or losing one of a plurality of roles, and the lottery result of the part lottery means 110 Based on the rotation position of the corresponding rotation reel 45 when each stop switch 34 is operated, the forward rotation stop control means 130 for stopping the rotation of each rotation reel 45 in the forward direction, and the forward rotation stop control means 130 And a winning determination means 120 for determining whether a winning combination or no winning is made in any of a plurality of combinations based on a combination of symbols when the rotation of all the rotating reels 45 in the forward direction is stopped. It is a gaming machine, the stop order storage means 140 for storing the stop order of each rotary reel 45, the stop position storage means 145 for storing the stop position of each rotary reel 45, and the operation of the start switch 33 As a trigger, reverse rotation drive control means 150 for rotating each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction sequentially in the reverse order to the stop order of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game stored in the stop order storage means 140. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed after all the rotation reels 45 have started to rotate in the reverse direction by the reverse rotation drive control means 150, the rotation of each rotation reel 45 in the previous game stored in the stop position storage means 145 is started. Stop position The reverse rotation end control means 155 for finishing the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction, and the forward rotation drive control for rotating the rotary reel 45 that has finished the reverse rotation by the reverse rotation end control means 155 in the forward direction Means 160 is provided.

(Claim 2)
The invention according to claim 2 limits the invention according to claim 1, and the stop order of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game stored in the stop order storage means 140 is changed to another stop order. It is characterized by having stop order changing means 170 for changing to.
(Claim 3)
The invention according to claim 3 limits the invention according to claim 1 or 2, and is a stop position at the start of rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game stored in the stop position storage means 145. Is provided with stop position replacing means 175 for replacing the position with another stop position.

Here, the “motor” is assumed to be rotatable in both the forward direction and the reverse direction. As such a motor, for example, a stepping motor can be used.
The “stop order” is “the order in which the rotation of each rotating reel 45 in the forward direction is stopped”, that is, the order in which the operation (stopping operation) for stopping the rotation of each rotating reel 45 in the forward direction is performed. In other words, it means “the order in which the corresponding stop switch 34 is operated to stop the rotation of each rotating reel 45 in the forward direction”.
The “stop order acquisition and storage timing” by the “stop order storage means 140” is, for example, “when the rotation of each rotary reel 45 is stopped” or “when the corresponding stop switch 34 is operated. Or the like.

In addition, the “number of games for which the stop order storage unit 140 stores the stop order storage” may be, for example, “two times” or “three or more times”. In other words, the stop order storage means 140 may store the stop order of each rotary reel 45 over two games, or may store the games over three or more games.
In addition, the “stop position” means “the rotation position of the rotating reel 45 in the stopped state”, that is, “the rotating reel 45 in the stopped state is stopped at the position where it is rotated with respect to the reference position. It means "or".
In addition, the “stop position storage unit 145” indicates, for example, “the number of steps of the corresponding stepping motor from the detection of the detection piece by the corresponding detection unit until the rotation stops” as the “stop position” or “ Among a plurality of symbols attached to the periphery of the stopped rotating reel 45, a symbol number of a symbol positioned on a predetermined winning line can be stored.

The “stop position acquisition and storage timing” by the “stop position storage unit 145” may be, for example, “when each rotation reel 45 stops rotating” or “when each rotation reel 45 starts rotating”. it can.
In addition, the “number of games for which the storage of the stop position is stored” by the “stop position storage unit 145” may be, for example, “2 times”, or “3 times or more”. In other words, the stop position storage means 145 may store the stop position of each rotary reel 45 over two games, or may store it over three or more games.
It should be noted that each rotation reel 45 does not rotate after the rotation is stopped by the operation of the stop switch 34 in one game until the rotation is started by the operation of the start switch 33 in the next game. The stop position when rotation of each rotary reel 45 in one game is stopped is the same as the stop position when rotation of each rotary reel 45 is started in the next game. That is, the stop position when the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game is stopped and the stop position when the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game is the same. For this reason, for example, the stop position acquired and stored when the rotation of each rotation reel 45 in the previous game is referred to as the stop position at the start of rotation of each rotation reel 45 in the previous game. It can be used for effects in games.

The “reverse rotation of each rotating reel 45” by the “reverse rotation drive control means 150” may be performed, for example, “every game”, or “the effect for making a decision related to the effect by lottery” The lottery means 180 may be provided, and it may be performed when it is determined in the lottery by the effect lottery means 180 that each rotary reel 45 is rotated in the reverse direction.
“End of reverse rotation of each rotary reel 45” by “reverse rotation end control means 155” is performed when reverse rotation of each rotary reel 45 is performed by reverse rotation drive control means 150. is there. Therefore, for example, when it is determined that the respective rotation reels 45 are not rotated in the reverse direction by lottery by the effect lottery means 180 and the reverse rotation drive control means 150 does not rotate the respective rotation reels 45 in the reverse direction, the reverse rotation is performed. The end control means 155 does not end the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction.

Further, the “forward rotation drive control means 160” is for rotating the rotating reel 45 that has been rotated in the reverse direction by the reverse rotation end control means 155 in the forward direction. When it is determined that the respective rotation reels 45 are not rotated in the reverse direction, the reverse rotation drive control means 150 rotates the rotation reels 45 in the reverse direction and the reverse rotation end control means 155 rotates the rotation reels 45 in the reverse direction. Without the end, each rotary reel 45 can be rotated in the forward direction when the start switch 33 is operated.
The “stop order change timing” by the “stop order change means 170” is stored in the stop order storage means 140 when, for example, the reverse rotation drive control means 150 starts the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction. “Before referring to the stop order of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game”.

Further, “replacement of stop order” by “stop order replacement means 170” can be performed, for example, “when it is determined that the stop order is to be replaced by lottery by effect lottery means 180”. In other words, the stop order replacement means 170, when it is determined that the stop order is to be replaced by lottery by the effect lottery means 180, the stop order of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game stored in the stop order storage means 140 Can be replaced with another stop order.
Further, the effect lottery means 180 performs the stop order change by the stop order replacement means 170 when it is determined that the predetermined profit is not given to the player in the next game or later. Can be formed with different probabilities of determining.

As a result, the probability that the stop order will be changed differs depending on whether or not it is decided to give the player a predetermined profit in the next and subsequent games. If the order when rotating in the direction is the reverse order to the stop order of each rotating reel 45 in the previous game or a different order, whether or not a predetermined profit is given in the next game or not Therefore, the player's interest in the effect of rotating each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction can be further increased.
The “stop position replacement timing” by the “stop position replacement means 175” is, for example, “in the stop position storage means 145 when the reverse rotation end control means 155 finishes the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction”. “Before referring to the stored stop position at the start of rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game”.

Further, the “stop position replacement” by the “stop position replacement means 175” can be performed, for example, “when it is determined that the stop position is to be replaced by lottery by the effect lottery means 180”. In other words, the stop position replacement means 175 rotates each rotary reel 45 in the previous game stored in the stop position storage means 145 when it is determined to replace the stop position by lottery by the effect lottery means 180. It is possible to replace the stop position at the start with another stop position.
Further, the effect lottery means 180 replaces the stop position by the stop position replacement means 175 depending on whether or not it is determined to give a predetermined profit to the player in the next and subsequent games. It can be formed so that the probability of determining the effect is different.

  As a result, the probability of replacement of the stop position differs depending on whether or not it is decided to give a predetermined profit to the player in the next and subsequent games. If the position when the rotation in the direction ends is the stop position at the start of rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game or a position different from that, a predetermined profit is given in the next game or later Therefore, it is possible to further increase the player's interest in the effect of rotating each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction.

(Claim 1)
According to the first aspect of the invention, triggered by the operation of the start switch, the rotating reels sequentially rotate in the reverse order in the reverse order to the stopping order of the rotating reels in the previous game, and then the previous time In each game, the rotation of each rotating reel ends in the stop position at the start of rotation of each rotating reel, and then each rotating reel rotates in the forward direction, which has a strong impact on the player. Can be given and the range of playability can be expanded.
(Claim 2)
According to the invention described in claim 2, since the stop order of each rotating reel in the previous game is replaced with another stop order, the order opposite to the stop order of each rotating reel in the previous game is Since each rotating reel rotates in the reverse direction in a different order, the effect of rotating each rotating reel in the reverse direction can be prevented from becoming monotonous.

(Claim 3)
According to the invention described in claim 3, since the stop position at the start of rotation of each rotary reel in the previous game is replaced with another stop position, the rotation at the start of rotation of each rotary reel in the previous game is changed. Since rotation of each rotating reel in the reverse direction ends at a position different from the stop position, it is possible to prevent the effect of rotating each rotating reel in the reverse direction from becoming monotonous.

Block diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention Front view of gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention The flowchart which shows the outline of operation | movement of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
Hereinafter, the “front” refers to the surface that the player faces when playing a game on the gaming machine, and the “right side” refers to the right side as viewed from the player facing the front of the gaming machine and playing the game. The “left side” means the left side as viewed from the player who plays the game facing the front of the gaming machine.
(Game machine)
As shown in FIG. 2, a slot machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a box-shaped housing 11 having an opening on the front surface, and a front door 12 that closes the opening on the front surface of the housing 11. Inside the body 11, there are a reel unit 40 in which three rotating reels 45 are arranged side by side, a control device 20 for controlling the slot machine 10, a hopper unit for paying out medals, and a slot machine 10. A power supply unit for supplying power to each device is provided.

In addition, the upper part of the front door 12 is provided with an upper panel 13, the lower part of the front door 12 is provided with a lower panel 14, and the front panel 12 has a front panel 12 between the upper panel 13 and the lower panel 14. An operation portion 16 that protrudes forward is provided.
In addition, a symbol display window 15 is provided at substantially the center of the upper panel 13 for showing a symbol attached to the periphery of each rotary reel 45 to the player. The symbol display window 15 is formed to show the player a total of nine symbols arranged in three rows and three rows when the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 is stopped. Furthermore, the top winning line that passes through the upper three symbols, the middle winning line that passes through the middle three symbols, the lower winning line that passes through the lower three symbols, and the lower left, center, and upper right three There are provided an upper right winning line passing through the symbols and a lower right winning line passing through the three symbols of upper left, center and lower right.

A medal slot 36 for inserting medals is provided on the right side of the upper surface of the operation unit 16, and a bet switch 32 for betting credited medals is provided on the left side of the upper surface of the operation unit 16. An adjustment switch 35 for returning credited medals is provided near the upper left end of the operation unit 16, and a start switch for starting the rotation of each rotary reel 45 is provided on the front left side of the operation unit 16. 33 is provided, and at the center of the front surface of the operation unit 16, three stop switches 34 for stopping the rotation of the rotary reels 45 and corresponding to the rotary reels 45 are provided side by side. ing.
In addition, a medal payout outlet 37 for paying out medals is provided at the lower center of the front door 12, and a medal paid out from the medal payout outlet 37 is received and stored below the medal payout outlet 37. The medal tray 38 is provided.

(Reel unit 40)
The reel unit 40 has three rotating reels 45 arranged side by side, a stepping motor for rotating each rotating reel 45 and corresponding to each rotating reel 45, and supports these. And a frame for performing.
Of the three rotating reels 45, the left reel 46 is located on the left side, the middle reel 47 is located in the center, and the right reel 48 is located on the right side. In addition, a total of 21 symbols of a plurality of types are attached around each rotating reel 45 in a predetermined arrangement.
Further, the rotation shaft of the corresponding rotary reel 45 is fixed to the output shaft of each stepping motor. Specifically, the rotation shaft of the left reel 46 is fixed to the output shaft of the left stepping motor, and the rotation shaft of the middle reel 47 is fixed to the output shaft of the center stepping motor. The rotation axis of the right reel 48 is fixed to the output shaft.

The stepping motor is driven by a pulse signal, and the acceleration / constant speed / deceleration pattern is determined by the pattern of the input pulse signal. When the stepping motor is driven, the corresponding rotating reel 45 rotates around the rotation axis.
In the present embodiment, each stepping motor is rotatable in both the forward direction and the reverse direction.
As a result, in the present embodiment, each rotary reel 45 is rotatable in both the forward direction and the reverse direction around the rotation axis.
Here, in the present embodiment, the clockwise direction (clockwise) when viewed from the left side toward the front door 12 (front surface) of the slot machine 10 and the counterclockwise direction (counterclockwise) when viewed from the right side are “positive directions”. And the opposite is the “reverse direction”.

In the present embodiment, a stepping motor having a basic step angle of 1.43 degrees is controlled by 1-2 phase excitation. For this reason, the rotating shaft rotates 1.43 degrees with two excitations (two steps) and rotates 360 degrees with 504 excitations (504 steps). That is, 504 excitations (504 steps) are required to rotate each rotating reel 45 once. In addition, since 21 symbols are provided at almost equal intervals around each rotating reel 45, 24 times of excitation (24 steps) are required to rotate each rotating reel 45 by one symbol. And
In addition, a detection piece that moves in accordance with the rotation of each rotary reel 45 is provided at a predetermined position of each rotary reel 45. Specifically, a left index as a detection piece that moves with the rotation of the left reel 46 is provided at a predetermined position of the left reel 46, and the middle reel 47 has a predetermined position at the predetermined position of the middle reel 47. A middle index as a detection piece that moves with rotation is provided, and a right index as a detection piece that moves with rotation of the right reel 48 is provided at a predetermined position of the right reel 48. .

In addition, detection means 50 for detecting that the detection piece provided on each rotary reel 45 passes with the rotation of each rotary reel 45 corresponds to each rotary reel 45 at a predetermined position of the frame. Is provided. Specifically, at a predetermined position of the frame, a left sensor 51 as detection means 50 for detecting the passage of the left index accompanying the rotation of the left reel 46 and the passage of the middle index accompanying the rotation of the middle reel 47 are detected. A middle sensor 52 as detection means 50 for detection and a right sensor 53 as detection means 50 for detecting passage of the right index accompanying rotation of the right reel 48 are provided.
The left sensor 51, the middle sensor 52, and the right sensor 53 are configured using a photosensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit. Hereinafter, the left reel 46 will be described as an example. The left index passes between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion of the left sensor 51 as the left reel 46 rotates. The light emitted from the light emitting unit normally reaches the light receiving unit, but does not reach the light receiving unit when the left index passes between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit of the left sensor 51. When the light does not reach the light receiving portion of the left sensor 51, a detection signal is output. The same applies to the middle reel 47 and the right reel 48.

  Each of the 21 symbols attached to the periphery of each rotary reel 45 is assigned a symbol number with reference to the rotational position when the corresponding detecting means 50 detects the detection piece. Specifically, each of the 21 symbols attached to the periphery of each rotary reel 45 includes a symbol on the center winning line when the corresponding detecting means 50 detects a detection piece, and the correct symbol of the rotary reel 45 is detected. Symbol numbers “00” to “20” are assigned so as to increase in order in the rolling direction, that is, increase in the order in which they appear from the upper side of the symbol display window 15 as the rotating reel 45 rotates in the positive direction. Yes. For this reason, when each rotary reel 45 is rotating in the forward direction, the symbols attached around each rotary reel 45 are symbol numbers “00” → “01” → “02” → “03” → “ 04 ”→“ 05 ”→“ 06 ”→“ 07 ”→“ 08 ”→“ 09 ”→“ 10 ”→“ 11 ”→“ 12 ”→“ 13 ”→“ 14 ”→“ 15 ”→“ 16 ” In order of “17” → “18” → “19” → “20”, it appears from the upper side of the symbol display window 15 one after another and seems to move downward.

Also, the rotation position of the corresponding rotating reel 45 when the stop switch 34 is operated, that is, how much the corresponding rotating reel 45 is rotated with respect to the reference position when the stop switch 34 is operated. If the position is “operation position”, the operation position is the number of steps of the corresponding stepping motor from the detection of the detection piece by the corresponding detection means 50 to the operation of the corresponding stop switch 34. Can be identified.
In addition, when the rotation position of the rotating reel 45 in the stopped state, that is, how much the rotating reel 45 in the stopped state is rotated with respect to the reference position is referred to as the “stop position”, the stop position is The number of steps of the corresponding stepping motor from the detection of the detection piece by the corresponding detection means 50 to the stop of rotation can be specified.

The number of steps of each stepping motor is incremented by 1 for each excitation (1 step), and the count value is set to “0” every time the corresponding detection means 50 detects the detection piece. It can be counted by the counter to be reset. Since the rotating reel 45 rotates once by 504 excitations (504 steps), the count value immediately before being reset is “503”.
Thereby, for example, if the number of steps of the corresponding stepping motor after the detection piece is detected by the corresponding detection means 50 is “0”, the corresponding rotating reel 45 is set to the symbol of the symbol number “00”. It can be specified that the symbol is positioned on the winning line, and if the number of steps is “24”, the corresponding rotating reel 45 has the symbol of the symbol number “01” positioned on the middle winning line. If the number of steps is “36”, the corresponding rotary reel 45 is positioned between the symbol of symbol number “01” and the symbol of symbol number “02” on the middle winning line. Can be identified.

(Control device 20)
As shown in FIG. 1, the control device 20 includes a game control device 21 that controls a game, and an effect control device 22 that receives a signal from the game control device 21 and controls the effect.
The game control device 21 is also called a main board or the like, and is configured using a microcomputer including a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an I / O, and the like. When the CPU executes a predetermined program stored in the ROM, the microcomputer constituting the game control device 21 is turned into the game control means 60, the role lottery means 110, the winning determination means 120, the normal rotation stop control means 130, and the stop. Functions as order storage means 140, stop position storage means 145, reverse rotation drive control means 150, reverse rotation end control means 155, forward rotation drive control means 160, stop order replacement means 170, stop position replacement means 175, production lottery means 180, etc. To do. As input means of the game control device 21, a bet switch 32, a start switch 33, a stop switch 34, a settlement switch 35, a left sensor 51 of the reel unit 40, a middle sensor 52, a right sensor 53, and the like are connected. As the output means of the game control device 21, a stepping motor of the reel unit 40, a hopper unit, or the like is connected.

  Further, the effect control device 22 is also called a sub-board or the like, and, like the game control device 21, is configured using a microcomputer including a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an I / O, and the like. When the CPU executes a predetermined program stored in the ROM, the microcomputer that configures the effect control device 22 controls the image displayed on the liquid crystal display, and the effect lamp is turned on, blinked, and turned off. It functions as a lamp control means for controlling the sound and an acoustic control means for controlling the sound emitted from the speaker. The game control device 21 is connected as the input means of the effect control device 22, and the liquid crystal display, the effect lamp, the speaker, etc. are connected as the output means of the effect control device 22.

(Game control means 60)
The game control means 60 includes a normal game control means 70 and a special game control means 80. The normal game control means 70 is for controlling a normal game, and the special game control means 80 is for controlling a special game.
(Normal game control means 70)
The normal game control means 70 is for controlling a normal game.
Hereinafter, the normal game in the slot machine 10 will be described.
One game can bet on a minimum of one and a maximum of three medals. When a medal is bet, a winning line corresponding to the number of medals bet is activated. In addition, the medal bet includes a bet by inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 36 and a bet of a credited medal by operating the bet switch 32. In the re-game, the same number of medals as the bet in the previous game are automatically bet. In addition, if the start switch 33 is operated on the condition that a bet is placed on a medal, a lottery (role lottery) of winning or losing one of a plurality of winning combinations is performed, and rotation of all three rotating reels 45 is started. To do. Thereafter, when one of the three stop switches 34 is operated during the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the positive direction, the rotation in the positive direction of the rotary reel 45 corresponding to the stop switch 34 is stopped. When all the three stop switches 34 have been operated, the rotation of all three rotating reels 45 in the positive direction is stopped. At this time, when a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery is arranged on any effective winning line, the winning combination is won and the number of medals corresponding to the winning mode can be obtained. The acquired medals are credited, and when the number of credits reaches the upper limit value, the hopper unit is driven and the amount exceeding the upper limit value is paid out from the medal payout opening 37. In addition, a predetermined profit may be given to the player instead of the medal acquisition or along with the medal acquisition.

Note that winning means that a winning lottery is won, and winning means that a combination of predetermined symbols is aligned on any valid winning line.
In addition, when a winning combination is won, a flag corresponding to the winning combination is established, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be aligned on any valid winning line. The combinations of symbols corresponding to other roles will not be on any valid winning line. When all of the rotating reels 45 stop rotating in the positive direction, if the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is aligned on any valid winning line, the winning combination will be awarded to the winning combination. The corresponding profit is given to the player.

For example, if you win a small role in the role lottery, the small role flag will be established, and the combination of symbols of "Bell" can be aligned on any valid winning line, and the combination of symbols of "Bell" When they are aligned, it becomes a small role winning and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals can be obtained.
In addition, when a re-game is won in the role lottery, a re-play flag is established, and a combination of symbols of “Replay” can be arranged on any valid winning line, and a combination of symbols of “Replay” is When they are ready, the game will be re-played and the game can be played again under the same conditions as the previous game without newly inserting medals.
In addition, if the winning combination is lost, a combination of symbols corresponding to any winning combination is not available on any valid winning line.

Regardless of the result of the lottery, if there is no combination of symbols corresponding to any combination on any valid winning line, there will be no winning.
Note that the small role flag and the replay flag are cleared unless a winning is won in the established game and is not carried over to the next and subsequent games.
(Special game control means 80)
The special game means a game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the special game control means 80 is for controlling the special game.
Special games include a specific introduction game (big bonus game / BB game) and a specific game (regular bonus game / RB game). The BB game is a game in which a game having a predetermined winning combination winning probability higher than that of a normal game can be executed a plurality of times, and a maximum number of medals acquired is a predetermined number (for example, 300). As with the BB game, a game in which a game having a predetermined winning combination with a higher probability of winning than a normal game can be executed a plurality of times, but a predetermined number (for example, 100) of medals that is less than that of the BB game. A game.

In normal games, when the result of a lottery is a specific introduction game winning (Big Bonus Winning / BB Winning), a big bonus flag (BB flag) is established and a big bonus is supported on any valid winning line. The combination of symbols of “7” can be aligned, and when the combination of symbols of “7” is aligned, it becomes a specific introduction game prize (big bonus prize / BB prize), and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals It is paid out, and then it shifts to the BB game.
When shifting to the BB game, the probability of winning a predetermined role in the role lottery becomes higher than in normal game, and when there is a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning role on any valid winning line, The winning combination is won, and a predetermined number of medals according to the winning mode are paid out.

When the number of medals acquired during the BB game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 300), the BB game ends and returns to the normal game.
In addition, in the normal game, when the result of the winning lottery is a specific game winning (regular bonus winning / RB winning), a regular bonus flag (RB flag) is established, and a regular bonus is placed on any valid winning line. Corresponding “BAR” symbol combinations can be arranged, and when the “BAR” symbol combinations are arranged, a specific game prize (regular bonus prize / RB prize) is obtained, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals is obtained. It is paid out, and then it shifts to the RB game.

When shifting to the RB game, the same game as the BB game is performed, but the maximum number of medals acquired is different from the BB game, and when the number of medals acquired in the RB game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100) The game ends and returns to normal gaming.
Note that the BB flag and the RB flag are not cleared even if the winning game is not won, and are carried over until the next game is won.
As described above, in this embodiment, once the big bonus and the regular bonus are won by the lottery by the lottery means 110, the winning state is carried over until winning, that is, the carryover role.

(Role lottery 110)
The role lottery means 110 is for performing a lottery (role lottery) of winning or losing a plurality of roles in response to an operation of the start switch 33.
The role lottery means 110 includes a random number generation means, a random number extraction means, a role lottery table, and a determination means.
The random number generating means is for generating a random number for winning lottery within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal number).
The random number extraction means is for extracting a random number generated by the random number generation means with a predetermined trigger (for example, operation of the start switch 33).

Since the random number generating means is constituted by a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the random number generating means is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 33 is operated is considered to be random, the numerical value extracted by the random number extraction means can be practically handled as a random number.
In addition, the combination lottery table predefines whether each of the random numbers within the range generated by the random number generation means is won or lost in any of a plurality of combinations.
The determining means is for comparing the random number extracted by the random number extracting means with the winning lottery table and determining whether any of the plurality of winning combinations has been won or lost.

When any of the winning combinations is won by the winning lottery means 110, a flag corresponding to the winning combination is established. And when this flag is established, if any combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery is found on any valid winning line, the winning combination will be won and the player will be given out medals. And benefits such as special games.
(Winning determination means 120)
The winning determination means 120 wins or wins one of a plurality of roles based on the combination of symbols on the winning line when the forward rotation stop control means 130 stops the rotation of all the rotating reels 45 in the forward direction. This is for making a certain judgment.

Specifically, the winning determination means 120 has a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery on any effective winning line when the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 stops. If the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination is not found on any effective winning line, it is determined that there is no winning.
(Forward rotation stop control means 130)
The forward rotation stop control means 130 rotates the rotation reel 45 in the forward direction based on the lottery result of the role lottery means 110 and the rotation position of the corresponding rotation reel 45 when each stop switch 34 is operated. It is for stopping.

Specifically, the forward rotation stop control means 130 is the number of steps of the left stepping motor between the time when the left index is detected by the left sensor 51 and the time when the left stop switch 34 is operated. The rotational position of the left reel 46 when 34 is operated is specified. The same applies to the middle reel 47 and the right reel 48.
Then, the forward rotation stop control means 130 operates the corresponding stop switch 34 after the detection piece 50 is detected by the corresponding detection means 50 to detect the rotation position of the corresponding rotary reel 45 when each stop switch 34 is operated. When the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 is won for any of the winnings while specifying the number of steps of the corresponding stepping motor until the winning, when the rotation of each rotating reel 45 is stopped, the winning is won The combinations of symbols corresponding to the roles are aligned as much as possible on any valid winning line, and the combinations of symbols corresponding to the roles other than the winning combination are aligned on any effective winning line. In order to stop the rotation of each rotary reel 45 when the lottery result of the role lottery means 110 is lost, Also effective winning line of displacement, so as not aligned combinations of symbols corresponding to one winning combination, performing kick control.

(Stop order storage means 140)
The “stop order” is “the order in which the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the positive direction is stopped”, that is, “the order in which the operation (stop operation) for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the positive direction” is performed, In other words, “the order in which the corresponding stop switch 34 is operated to stop the rotation of each rotating reel 45 in the forward direction” is referred to as “stop order storage means 140”. It is for memorizing the order.
In the present embodiment, the predetermined address on the RAM of the game control device 21 is a “stop order storage area” for storing the “stop order” of the “left reel 46”, “middle reel 47”, and “right reel 48”. Assigned as.

In the present embodiment, the stop order storage means 140 stores the stop order of the stopped rotating reels 45 in the stop order storage area when the rotation of each rotating reel 45 in the forward direction stops.
That is, in the present embodiment, the timing of acquisition and storage of the stop order by the stop order storage means 140 is when the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the positive direction stops.
Specifically, for example, when the rotation of the three rotation reels 45 in the forward direction stops in the order of “left reel 46” → “middle reel 47” → “right reel 48”, the stop order storage unit 140 Is the data indicating the left reel 46 in the data area assigned for the “first stopped reel 45 (first stop)” in the stop order storage area when the forward rotation of the left reel 46 is stopped. In addition, when the forward rotation of the middle reel 47 is stopped, the data area allocated for the “second stopped reel 45 (second stop)” in the stop order storage area Data indicating the reel 47 is stored, and when the right reel 48 stops rotating in the forward direction, the data assigned as “the last stopped rotating reel 45 (third stop)” in the stop order storage area Data indicating the right reel 48 in the area Memory to.

Further, in the present embodiment, the stop order storage means 140 stores the stop order of each rotary reel 45 over two games.
In this embodiment, the stop order acquired and stored when the rotation of each rotary reel 45 was stopped in the previous game is used for the effect of rotating each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction in this game. Yes.
(Stop position storage means 145)
The “stop position” means “the rotation position of the rotating reel 45 in the stopped state”, that is, “how much the rotating reel 45 in the stopped state is stopped at the position rotated with respect to the reference position”. The stop position storage means 145 is for storing the stop position.

In the present embodiment, a predetermined address on the RAM of the game control device 21 is a “stop position storage area” for storing the “stop position” of the “left reel 46”, “middle reel 47”, and “right reel 48”. Assigned as.
In the present embodiment, the stop position storage unit 145 stores the stop position of the stopped rotation reel 45 in the stop position storage area when the rotation of each rotation reel 45 in the forward direction stops.
In other words, in the present embodiment, the timing of acquisition and storage of the stop position by the stop position storage means 145 is when the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the positive direction stops.
Further, in the present embodiment, the stop position storage means 145 displays “the symbol number of the symbol positioned on the middle winning line among the plurality of symbols attached around the stopped rotating reel 45”, Store as “stop position”.

  Specifically, for example, the “left reel 46” stops the rotation in the forward direction by positioning the symbol of the symbol number “00” among the plurality of symbols attached around the left reel 46 on the middle winning line. , “Middle reel 47” stops the rotation in the forward direction by positioning the symbol “10” on the middle winning line, and “right reel 48” moves the symbol “20” in the middle. When the forward rotation is stopped by being positioned on the winning line, the stop position storage means 145 is used for the “left reel 46” in the stop position storage area when the forward rotation of the left reel 46 is stopped. The data indicating the symbol number “00” is stored in the allocated data area, and is allocated for “middle reel 47” in the stop position storage area when the forward rotation of the middle reel 47 is stopped. The data indicating the symbol number “10” is recorded in the data area. And, also, when the positive direction of rotation of the right reel 48 is stopped, the data area allocated for the "right reel 48" in the stop position memory area, stores data indicating a symbol number "20".

In the present embodiment, the stop position storage means 145 stores the stop position of each rotary reel 45 over three games.
Further, in this embodiment, each rotation reel is between the stop of rotation by the operation of the stop switch 34 in one game and the start of rotation by the operation of the start switch 33 in the next game. 45 never rotates. For this reason, the stop position when rotation of each rotary reel 45 in one game is stopped is the same as the stop position when rotation of each rotary reel 45 is started in the next game. That is, the stop position when rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game is stopped and the stop position when rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game is the same.

In the present embodiment, the stop position acquired and stored when the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game is referred to as the stop position at the start of rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game, In this game, each rotary reel 45 is used for the effect of rotating in the opposite direction.
(Reverse drive control means 150)
The reverse drive control means 150, in response to the operation of the start switch 33, sequentially turns each of the rotating reels 45 in the reverse order to the stopping order of the rotating reels 45 in the previous game stored in the stop order storage means 140. Is for rotating in the reverse direction.
In the present embodiment, the reverse rotation drive control means 150 rotates each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction when it is determined in the lottery by the effect lottery means 180 that each rotary reel 45 is rotated in the reverse direction. When it is determined in the lottery by the lottery means 180 that each rotating reel 45 is not rotated in the reverse direction (rotated in the forward direction), each rotating reel 45 is not rotated in the reverse direction.

That is, in the present embodiment, the condition for the reverse rotation of each rotary reel 45 by the reverse drive control means 150 is determined to rotate each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction by lottery by the effect lottery means 180. That is.
Specifically, for example, in the previous game, the rotation of the three rotation reels 45 in the forward direction is stopped in the order of “left reel 46” → “middle reel 47” → “right reel 48”. The stop order storage means 140 stores the stop order of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game as follows: first stop: left reel 46, second stop: middle reel 47, third stop: right reel 48. Suppose that Then, in this game, it is determined that the rotating reels 45 are rotated in the reverse direction by lottery by the effect lottery means 180. In this case, when the start switch 33 is operated, the reverse drive control means 150 sequentially rotates the rotary reels 45 in the reverse direction in the order of “right reel 48” → “middle reel 47” → “left reel 46”. Let

(Reverse rotation end control means 155)
The reverse rotation end control means 155 is configured to rotate each rotation in the previous game stored in the stop position storage means 145 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the reverse rotation drive control means 150 started the reverse rotation of all the rotary reels 45. This is for ending the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction at the stop position at the start of rotation of the reel 45.
In this embodiment, the reverse rotation end control means 155 determines that the rotation reels 45 are rotated in the reverse direction by lottery by the effect lottery means 180, and the reverse rotation drive control means 150 reverses the rotation reels 45 in the reverse direction. When the rotation is performed, it is determined that the rotation of each rotation reel 45 is finished in the reverse direction, but that the rotation reel 45 is not rotated in the reverse direction (rotation in the forward direction) by lottery by the effect lottery means 180. Thus, when the respective rotation reels 45 are not rotated in the reverse direction by the reverse rotation drive control means 150, the respective rotation reels 45 do not rotate in the reverse direction. There is nothing.

That is, in the present embodiment, the condition for the reverse rotation end of each rotary reel 45 by the reverse rotation end control means 155 is determined to rotate each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction by lottery by the effect lottery means 180. Thus, the reverse rotation control unit 150 rotates the respective reels 45 in the reverse direction.
Specifically, for example, in the previous game, “left reel 46” has a symbol number “00”, “middle reel 47” has a symbol number “10”, and “right reel 48” has a symbol number. Each of the symbols “20” is positioned on the middle winning line to stop the rotation in the forward direction, so that the stop position storage means 145 stops the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game. The position, that is, the stop position at the start of rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game is left reel 46: symbol number “00”, middle reel 47: symbol number “10”, right reel 48: symbol number “20”. ”Is stored. In this game, it is determined that the rotation reel 45 is rotated in the reverse direction by lottery by the effect lottery means 180, and the rotation of the rotation reel 45 in the reverse direction is performed by the reverse drive control means 150. To do.

In this case, the reverse rotation end control means 155 positions the symbol of the symbol number “00” on the middle winning line after a predetermined time has elapsed since the reverse rotation drive control means 150 started the reverse rotation of all the rotating reels 45. Then, the rotation of the left reel 46 in the reverse direction is terminated, and when the symbol of the symbol number “10” is positioned on the middle winning line, the rotation of the middle reel 47 in the reverse direction is terminated. ”Is positioned on the middle winning line, the rotation of the right reel 48 in the reverse direction is terminated.
(Forward drive control means 160)
The forward rotation drive control means 160 is for rotating the rotary reel 45 that has been rotated in the reverse direction by the reverse rotation end control means 155 in the forward direction.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined that the forward rotation drive control means 160 rotates each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction by lottery by the effect lottery means 180, and the reverse rotation drive control means 150 reverses the rotation reel 45 in the reverse direction. When the rotation is completed and the reverse rotation end control means 155 finishes the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction, the rotary reel 45 that has finished the reverse rotation is rotated in the forward direction. However, it is determined in the lottery by the effect lottery means 180 that it is determined that the rotating reels 45 are not rotated in the reverse direction (rotated in the forward direction). If the reverse rotation end control means 155 does not complete the reverse rotation of the rotating reels 45, the rotation of the rotating reels 45 is rotated in the forward direction when the start switch 33 is operated.

That is, in the present embodiment, the forward rotation drive control means 160 performs reverse rotation drive when it is determined in the lottery by the effect lottery means 180 that each rotary reel 45 is not rotated in the reverse direction (rotated in the forward direction). Each rotation reel 45 is triggered by the operation of the start switch 33 without passing through the reverse rotation of each rotation reel 45 by the control means 150 and the end of the reverse rotation of each rotation reel 45 by the reverse rotation end control means 155. Rotate in the positive direction.
(Stop order replacement means 170)
The stop order replacing means 170 is for replacing the stop order of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game stored in the stop order storage means 140 with another stop order.

In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the stop order is changed by lottery by the effect lottery means 180, the stop order changing means 170 starts the reverse rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction. Before referring to the stop order of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game stored in the stop order storage means 140, the stop order is replaced with another stop order.
That is, in this embodiment, the condition for changing the stop order by the stop order changing means 170 is that the stop order is changed by lottery by the effect lottery means 180. Therefore, when it is not determined that the stop order is to be changed by lottery by the effect lottery means 180 (when it is determined that the stop order is not changed), the stop order is not changed by the stop order changing means 170.

Further, in the present embodiment, the timing of changing the stop order by the stop order changing means 170 is stored in the stop order storage means 140 when the reverse rotation drive control means 150 starts the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction. Before referring to the stop order of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game. Thus, the change of the stop order by the stop order changing means 170 is reflected in the reverse rotation start of each rotary reel 45 by the reverse rotation drive control means 150.
Specifically, for example, in the previous game, the rotation of the three rotation reels 45 in the forward direction is stopped in the order of “left reel 46” → “middle reel 47” → “right reel 48”. The stop order storage means 140 stores the stop order of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game as follows: first stop: left reel 46, second stop: middle reel 47, third stop: right reel 48. Suppose that Then, in the current game, it is assumed that it is determined by the lottery performed by the effect lottery means 180 that the rotating reels 45 are rotated in the reverse direction and the stop order is changed.

In this case, the stop order changing means 170 stops the rotation reels 45 in the previous game stored in the stop order storage means 140 when the reverse rotation drive control means 150 starts rotating the rotation reels 45 in the reverse direction. Before referring to the order, the stop order of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game stored in the stop order storage means 140 is replaced with another stop order.
Here, the stop order changing means 170 determines the stop order of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game stored in the stop order storage means 140 as follows: first stop: right reel 48, second stop: middle reel 47, Third stop: If the left reel 46 is replaced, the reverse drive control means 150 is the stop order of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game stored in the stop order storage means 140 after the replacement. With reference to the one replaced by the stop order changing means 170, the operation of the start switch 33 is triggered, and the respective reels 45 are sequentially rotated in the order of “left reel 46” → “middle reel 47” → “right reel 48”. Rotate in the opposite direction.

In other words, the stop order changing means 170 changes the stop order of the rotating reels 45 in the previous game stored in the stop order storage means 140 from “left → middle → right” to “right → middle → left”. Assuming that the stop order of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game stored in the stop order storage means 140 is “right → middle → left”, the reverse drive control means 150 determines that “left → middle → Each rotating reel 45 is rotated in the reverse direction sequentially in the order of “right”.
(Stop position replacement means 175)
The stop position replacement means 175 is for replacing the stop position at the start of rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game stored in the stop position storage means 145 with another stop position.

In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the stop position replacement means 175 replaces the stop position by lottery by the effect lottery means 180, the reverse rotation end control means 155 ends the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction. Before referring to the stop position at the start of rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game stored in the stop position storage means 145, it is replaced with another stop position.
That is, in the present embodiment, the condition for replacing the stop position by the stop position replacing means 175 is that the stop position is replaced by lottery by the effect lottery means 180. Therefore, when it is not determined to replace the stop position by lottery by the effect lottery means 180 (when it is determined not to replace), the stop position replacement means 175 does not replace the stop position.

Further, in the present embodiment, the timing of replacement of the stop position by the stop position replacement means 175 is stored in the stop position storage means 145 when the reverse rotation end control means 155 finishes the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction. Before referring to the stop position at the start of rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game. As a result, the replacement of the stop position by the stop position replacement means 175 is reflected in the reverse rotation end of each rotary reel 45 by the reverse rotation end control means 155.
Specifically, for example, in the previous game, “left reel 46” has a symbol number “00”, “middle reel 47” has a symbol number “10”, and “right reel 48” has a symbol number. Each of the symbols “20” is positioned on the middle winning line to stop the rotation in the forward direction, so that the stop position storage means 145 stops the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game. The position, that is, the stop position at the start of rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game is left reel 46: symbol number “00”, middle reel 47: symbol number “10”, right reel 48: symbol number “20”. ”Is stored. Then, in the current game, it is determined that it is determined by the lottery by the effect lottery means 180 that each rotary reel 45 is rotated in the reverse direction and that the stop position is replaced.

In this case, the stop position replacing means 175 is arranged so that the reverse rotation end control means 155 finishes the rotation reel 45 in the previous game stored in the stop position storage means 145 when the rotation of the rotation reel 45 ends in the reverse direction. Before referring to the stop position at the time of rotation stop (stop position at the start of rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game), each rotary reel 45 in the previous game stored in the stop position storage means 145 is stored. The stop position at the time of rotation stop (stop position at the start of rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game) is replaced with another stop position.
Here, the stop position replacement means 175 stops the rotation position of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game stored in the stop position storage means 145 (the rotation start of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game). If the left reel 46: symbol number “05”, middle reel 47: symbol number “05”, right reel 48: symbol number “05”, the reverse rotation end control means 155 After the replacement, the stop position when the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game stored in the stop position storage means 145 is stopped (the stop position at the start of rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game). Referring to the one replaced by the stop position replacing means 175, after the predetermined time has elapsed after the reverse rotation control means 150 starts to rotate all the rotating reels 45 in the reverse direction, the symbol of the symbol number “05” is displayed. Is placed on the middle prize line At the same time, the rotation of the left reel 46, the middle reel 47, and the right reel 48 in the opposite directions is finished.

  That is, the stop position replacement means 175 has a stop position when the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game stored in the stop position storage means 145 is stopped (when rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game is started). Is changed from “left: 00, middle: 10, right: 20” to “left: 05, middle: 05, right: 05”, the previous position stored in the stop position storage means 145 The stop position when the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the game is stopped (the stop position at the start of rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game) is “left: 05, middle: 05, right: 05”. The reverse rotation end control means 155 ends the reverse rotation of each of the left, middle and right rotating reels 45 when the symbol of the symbol number “05” is positioned on the middle winning line.

(Direction lottery means 180)
The effect lottery means 180 is for making a decision related to the effect by lottery.
In the present embodiment, the production lottery means 180 determines whether or not to rotate each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction, and rotates each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction, triggered by the operation of each game and start switch 33. At the same time, it is determined by lottery whether or not the stopping order of the rotating reels 45 is changed and whether or not the stopping position of the rotating reels 45 is changed.
Further, in the present embodiment, the effect lottery means 180, as the effect lottery table used for the effect lottery, indicates that each rotary reel 45 is rotated in the reverse direction, the stop order of each rotary reel 45 is changed, and each rotary reel. The normal production lottery table that is determined so that the decision probability of replacing 45 stop positions becomes a predetermined probability, and the decision probability that each rotating reel 45 is rotated in the reverse direction has the same probability as the normal production lottery table. However, a high-probability effect lottery table in which the determination probabilities of changing the stop order of each rotary reel 45 and replacing the stop position of each rotary reel 45 are higher than the normal effect lottery table, respectively. It has.

In the present embodiment, when the big bonus flag (BB flag) is established, when the BB flag is carried over, when the regular bonus flag (RB flag) is established, and when the RB flag is carried over. Is determined when it is determined to give a predetermined profit to the player in the next and subsequent games.
In the present embodiment, the effect lottery means 180 determines when the big bonus flag (BB flag) is established, when the BB flag is carried over, when the regular bonus flag (RB flag) is established, and when the RB flag is established. Is carried over, that is, when it is decided to give a predetermined profit to the player in the next and subsequent games, a decision regarding the production is made using the high probability production lottery table, In other cases, it is configured to make a determination related to the effect using the normal effect lottery table.

Thus, in the present embodiment, the effect lottery means 180 reverses each rotating reel 45 depending on whether or not it is determined to give a predetermined profit to the player in the next and subsequent games. The determination probabilities of rotating in the direction are the same, but the determination probabilities of changing the stopping order of the rotating reels 45 and changing the stopping position of the rotating reels 45 are different.
In the normal effect lottery table, the determination probability of rotating each rotating reel 45 in the reverse direction, changing the stopping order of each rotating reel 45, and replacing the stopping position of each rotating reel 45 is “0%”. Can be determined. Then, when the effect of rotating each rotating reel 45 in the reverse direction is when the big bonus flag (BB flag) is established, when the BB flag is carried over, when the regular bonus flag (RB flag) is established, or RB When the flag is carried over, it will be performed only, so that if there is an effect of rotating each rotating reel 45 in the reverse direction, one of the bonus flags is being established, and the player Can enhance the interest of

(Operation of slot machine 10)
The outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 101, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the start switch 33 has been operated. If it is determined that the operation has been performed, the process proceeds to the next step 102. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been operated, step 101 is performed again.
In step 102, a role lottery is performed by the role lottery means 110. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.

In step 103, the production lottery means 180 makes a decision related to the production. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.
In step 104, it is determined whether or not it has been determined by the lottery performed by the effect lottery means 180 that each rotary reel 45 is rotated in the reverse direction. Here, if it is determined that it is determined to rotate each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction, the process proceeds to the next step 105. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is determined not to rotate each rotating reel 45 in the reverse direction (rotate in the forward direction), step 110 is skipped from step 105 and the process proceeds to step 111.
In step 105, a determination is made as to whether or not to change the stop order of each rotary reel 45 by lottery by the effect lottery means 180. Here, if it is determined that it is determined to change the stop order of each rotary reel 45, the process proceeds to the next step 106. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is determined not to change the stop order of each rotary reel 45, step 106 is skipped and the process proceeds to step 107.

In step 106, the stop order changing means 170 replaces the stop order of the rotary reels 45 in the previous game stored in the stop order storage means 140. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 107.
In Step 107, the reverse rotation drive control means 150 sequentially rotates the rotation reels 45 in the reverse direction in the reverse order to the stop order of the rotation reels 45 in the previous game stored in the stop order storage means 140. Is started. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 108.
In step 108, it is determined whether or not it is decided to replace the stop position of each rotary reel 45 by lottery by the effect lottery means 180. Here, if it is determined that it is determined to replace the stop position of each rotary reel 45, the process proceeds to the next step 109. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop position of each rotating reel 45 is not replaced, step 109 is skipped and the process proceeds to step 110.

In step 109, the stop position replacement means 175 stops the rotation position of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game stored in the stop position storage means 145 (the rotation position of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game). The stop position at the start) is replaced. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 110.
In step 110, the reverse rotation end control means 155 stops the rotation position of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game stored in the stop position storage means 145 (the rotation start of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game). The rotation of each reel 45 in the opposite direction ends. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 111.

In step 111, the forward rotation drive control means 160 starts the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the forward direction. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 112.
In step 112, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the stop switch 34 has been operated. If it is determined that the stop switch 34 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 113. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop switch 34 has not been operated, step 112 is again performed.
In step 113, the forward rotation stop control means 130 performs stop control of the rotation of the rotary reel 45 corresponding to the operated stop switch 34 in the forward direction. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 114.

In step 114, the stop order storage means 140 stores the stop order of the stopped rotating reels 45. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 115.
In step 115, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 has stopped. Here, if it is determined that the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 has stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 116. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a rotating reel 45 that is still rotating, the process returns to step 112.
In step 116, the stop position of each rotary reel 45 is stored by the stop position storage means 145. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 117.

In step 117, the winning determination means 120 determines whether or not any winning combination has been won. Here, if it is determined that any winning combination has been won, the process proceeds to the next step 118. On the other hand, if it is determined that no winning combination has been won, that is, if it is determined that there is no winning, step 118 is skipped, and the process relating to one game ends.
In step 118, the game control means 60 pays out the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination. And the process which concerns on one game is complete | finished.
(Action / Effect)
As described above, in the present embodiment, the stop order storage means 140 for storing the stop order of each rotary reel 45, the stop position storage means 145 for storing the stop position of each rotary reel 45, The operation of the start switch 33 is triggered on the condition that the production lottery means 180 for making a decision related to the production by lottery and the fact that it is decided to rotate each rotating reel 45 in the reverse direction by the lottery by the production lottery means 180. In addition, reverse rotation drive control means 150 for rotating each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction sequentially in the reverse order to the stop order of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game stored in the stop order storage means 140; When the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game stored in the stop position storage unit 145 is started after a predetermined time has elapsed since the reverse rotation of the rotary reel 45 is started by the reverse rotation drive control unit 150. At each stop position Reverse rotation end control means 155 for finishing the rotation of the rotating reel 45 in the reverse direction, and forward rotation drive control means 160 for rotating the rotation reel 45 that has finished the reverse rotation by the reverse rotation end control means 155 in the forward direction. And.

For this reason, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the respective rotating reels 45 are rotated in the reverse direction, the operation of the start switch 33 is triggered to reverse the order of stopping the respective rotating reels 45 in the previous game. In this order, each rotary reel 45 rotates in the reverse direction, and then the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction ends at the stop position at the start of rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game. Since each rotary reel 45 rotates in the forward direction, it is possible to give a strong impact to the player and widen the range of playability.
In the present embodiment, each lottery in the previous game stored in the stop order storage means 140 is provided on the condition that it is determined that the stop order of the rotating reels 45 is changed by lottery by the effect lottery means 180. Stop order changing means 170 for changing the stop order of the rotary reel 45 to another stop order is provided.

For this reason, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the stop order of each rotary reel 45 is changed, the stop order of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game is changed to another stop order. Since each rotary reel 45 rotates in the reverse direction in an order different from the reverse order of the stop order of each rotary reel 45 in this game, the effect of rotating each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction does not become monotonous.
Further, in the present embodiment, each lot in the previous game stored in the stop position storage unit 145 is provided on the condition that the stop position of each rotary reel 45 is determined to be replaced by lottery by the effect lottery unit 180. Stop position replacing means 175 is provided for replacing the stop position at the start of rotation of the rotary reel 45 with another stop position.

Therefore, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the stop position of each rotary reel 45 is to be replaced, the stop position at the start of rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game is replaced with another stop position. Therefore, the rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction ends at a position different from the stop position at the start of rotation of each rotary reel 45 in the previous game, so the effect of rotating each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction Does not become monotonous.
Further, in the present embodiment, the effect lottery means 180 determines whether or not to give a predetermined profit to the player in the next and subsequent games, specifically, the bonus flag. The determination probabilities that the stop order is replaced by the stop order replacement means 170 are different depending on whether or not is established.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, a bonus flag is specifically established depending on whether or not to give a predetermined profit to the player in the next and subsequent games. Since the probability that the stop order will be changed differs depending on whether or not it is, the order in which each rotating reel 45 rotates in the reverse direction is the reverse of the stopping order of each rotating reel 45 in the previous game. By looking at the order or a different order, it is possible to predict whether or not a predetermined profit will be granted in the next and subsequent games, and specifically, whether or not a bonus prize can be allocated. The player's interest in the effect of rotating the rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction can be further increased.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect lottery means 180 determines whether or not to give a predetermined profit to the player in the next and subsequent games, specifically, the bonus flag. The determination probability that the stop position is replaced by the stop position replacement means 175 is different depending on whether or not is established.
For this reason, in the present embodiment, a bonus flag is specifically established depending on whether or not to give a predetermined profit to the player in the next and subsequent games. Since the probability that the stop position will be replaced differs depending on whether or not it is, the position when the rotation of each rotating reel 45 ends in the reverse direction is the time when the rotation of each rotating reel 45 in the previous game starts. Can be predicted whether or not a predetermined profit will be awarded in the next and subsequent games, specifically, whether or not a bonus prize can be allocated. The player's interest in the effect of rotating each rotary reel 45 in the reverse direction can be further increased.

(Modification)
In the above embodiment, the stop position storage means 145 uses “the symbol number of the symbol positioned on the middle winning line among the plurality of symbols attached to the periphery” as the stop position of each rotary reel 45. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, “the number of corresponding stepping motor steps from when the detection piece is detected by the corresponding detection means until the rotation stops” is acquired. May be stored.
Further, in the above embodiment, “when the bonus flag is established” is defined as a time when it is determined to give a predetermined profit to the player in the next game or later. For example, the time when the execution of the assist time (AT) is determined may be the time when it is determined to give a predetermined profit to the player in the next and subsequent games.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when it is determined to give a predetermined profit to the player, such as during establishment of a bonus flag, an effect of rotating each rotating reel 45 in the reverse direction is performed, To that effect, the player is notified, but conversely, when an effect of rotating each rotating reel 45 in the reverse direction is performed, this is used as an opportunity to execute an assist time (AT) thereafter, etc. A predetermined profit may be given to the player.

33 Start switch 34 Stop switch
45 reel reel 110 role lottery means
120 Winning judgment means 130 Forward rotation stop control means
140 Stop order storage means 145 Stop position storage means
150 Reverse rotation drive control means 155 Reverse rotation end control means
160 Forward drive control means 170 Stop order change means
175 Stop position replacement means

Claims (3)

A plurality of rotating reels with a plurality of symbols around them;
A motor for rotating each rotating reel in the forward direction or the reverse direction, and a motor provided corresponding to each rotating reel;
A start switch for starting rotation of each reel,
A stop switch for stopping the rotation of each rotating reel and provided corresponding to each rotating reel,
In response to the start switch operation, a role lottery means for performing a lottery for winning or losing one of a plurality of roles,
Based on the lottery result of the role lottery means and the rotation position of the corresponding rotary reel when each stop switch is operated, normal rotation stop control means for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel in the positive direction;
A winning determination means for determining whether a winning combination or no winning is made in any of a plurality of roles based on a combination of symbols when the forward rotation of the rotating reels is stopped by the normal rotation stop control means; A gaming machine equipped with
Stop order storage means for storing the stop order of each rotating reel;
Stop position storage means for storing the stop position of each rotary reel;
In response to the operation of the start switch, reverse drive control for rotating the rotating reels in the reverse direction sequentially in the reverse order to the stopping order of the rotating reels in the previous game stored in the stop order storage means Means,
At the stop position at the start of rotation of each rotary reel in the previous game stored in the stop position storage means after a predetermined time has elapsed since the reverse rotation of the rotary reels started by the reverse rotation drive control means, Reverse rotation end control means for finishing the rotation of each rotating reel in the reverse direction;
A gaming machine comprising: a normal rotation drive control means for rotating a rotating reel, which has been rotated in the reverse direction by the reverse rotation end control means, in the forward direction.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising stop order changing means for replacing the stop order of each rotating reel in the previous game stored in the stop order storage means with another stop order. .   A stop position replacement means for replacing the stop position at the start of rotation of each rotary reel in the previous game stored in the stop position storage means with another stop position is provided. The gaming machine according to 1 or 2.