JPH09253271A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable players to play under the most advantageous circumstances without any puzzlement by a switch controlling means alternatively validating a stop switch following predetermined steps and producing a display and a player actuating the validated stop switch according to the display. SOLUTION: The actuation of a start switch 70 starts the varying display of a pattern display part 20-22. A still pattern deciding means 110 draws lots with random numbers and decides the combination of still patterns which can be displayed in still at any prize line of each pattern display part 20-22. A validation order selecting means 113 selects either the first order memory table 111 or the second one 112 according to decided combinations. Either the first order memory table 111 or the second one 112 validates each stop switch 50 to 52, then corresponding indication lamps 60-62 are switched on. And a player actuates the validated stop switch 50-52, and the pattern varying display of the pattern display parts 20-22 are stopped. Then the indication lamps 60-62 are switched off.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of stopping variable display of symbols by a symbol display unit composed of, for example, a rotating reel only in a predetermined order.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a slot machine of this kind, a plurality of symbol display portions for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a start switch for starting the variable display of the symbols by each of the symbol display portions, It is known that a plurality of stop switches provided corresponding to each of the symbol display portions and provided with a plurality of stop switches for individually stopping the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display portions have been known.

Further, this slot machine predetermines a combination of stop symbols that can be stopped and displayed on each symbol display portion, and this combination of stop symbols is a timing at which there is no discomfort when the player operates the stop switch. When it can be stopped and displayed on the symbol display portion, the predetermined stop symbol is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, after operating the stop switch, for example, after a lapse of 1 second, by stopping the variable display of the symbols on the symbol display unit, it is possible to stop and display the predetermined stop symbols for the first time. In order to give the player a feeling of discomfort or distrust, the design display unit is designed to stop another design before the predetermined stop design can be stopped and displayed instead of the predetermined stop design. The variable display of the pattern by was controlled.

Further, the player of this slot machine can arbitrarily select which stop switch is operated to stop the variable display of the symbols on the corresponding symbol display section. Therefore, for example, in a slot machine provided with three symbol display parts and provided with three stop switches corresponding thereto, the operation order of each stop switch has six ways. However,
A general player stops the variable display of symbols on the left symbol display unit, then stops the variable display of symbols on the central symbol display unit, and finally on the right symbol display unit,
I was operating each stop switch in sequence.

Therefore, the variation control of the symbol display section for stopping the variable display of the symbols based on the operation of the stop switch is performed by the above-described order of the operation of the stop switches performed by the general player. When the variable display of the symbols by the parts is stopped, the player can profit most efficiently, that is, the order of the arrangement of the symbols in each symbol display part or the order of the variable display so that the player can easily win the prize. Was generally considered.

[0006]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional slot machine, when the stop switch is operated in the order described above, the order of the arrangement of the symbols in the respective symbol display portions or the order of the symbols on the symbol display portion is increased so that the player can easily win the prize. Though consideration such as the order of change display is sufficiently reflected, if the stop switch is operated without following the above example, the previous consideration may not be sufficiently reflected, and the game originally planned for the gaming machine may not be reflected. There is a problem that not only the player cannot exhibit his or her ability, but also an inequity occurs in the winning probability and the like with the player who follows the operation order of the stop switch described above.

Therefore, it may be considered to display the operation order of the stop switches at the place where the description of the game method is provided on the front surface of the slot machine, but an appropriate game is required unless the explanation of the game method is read. It is also inconvenient for the player to be unable to play. Further, in general, there are many people who play a game without paying attention to the explanation of the game method, and the unfairness among the players still remains.

Therefore, the slot machine according to claim 1 has been made in view of the problems of the above-described conventional technique, and its purpose is only in a predetermined operation order of the stop switch. However, in addition to not being able to operate the stop switch,
By displaying whether or not each stop switch can be operated, it is confusing even if any player can always play in a situation where it is most profitable and the operation sequence of the stop switch is predetermined. It is intended to provide a slot machine capable of playing a game without a problem.

In addition to this, the slot machine according to claim 2 selects the order of activating each stop switch based on the combination of the stop symbols which can be stopped and displayed, which is predetermined by the stop symbol determining means. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a slot machine in which the order in which each stop switch is activated is varied, and which is capable of playing an entertaining game.

Further, a slot machine according to a third aspect of the present invention is intended to provide a slot machine in which a player can surely operate each stop switch according to the order in which each corresponding stop switch is activated. is there. Further, in the slot machine according to claim 4, it is possible to reliably determine which stop switch is activated, and to provide a slot machine in which the operation order of the stop switches is not erroneous and the operation order is not confused. To do.

[0011]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to achieve the above-mentioned object, and its contents will be described below with reference to an embodiment of the invention shown in the drawings. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein each stop switch (50
Switch control means (114) for selectively activating each of the stop switches (50 to 52) in a predetermined order, and a plurality of activation switches provided corresponding to the respective stop switches (50 to 52). Display means (for example, display lamps 60 to 62) and a stop switch (50) corresponding to each of the validation display means (60 to 62).
To 52) are activated by the switch control means (114), the display control means (116) for starting the display of the activation display means (60 to 62) is provided. And

Therefore, according to the slot machine of the first aspect, the switch control means (114) causes each of the stop switches (50 to 52) to be alternatively, that is, each of the stop switches (50 to 52) in a predetermined order. Only one of the stop switches (50 to 52) is enabled. For this reason, the player must activate the activated stop switch (50
~ 52) by operating in a predetermined order,
For the first time, it is possible to stop the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display portions (20 to 22).

On the other hand, even if the player operates the stop switch (50 to 52) which is not activated, the variable display of the symbol by the corresponding symbol display section (20 to 22) can be stopped. Can not. Further, the display control means (116) causes the activation display means (60 to 62) corresponding to the stop switches (50 to 52) activated by the switch control means (114) to start displaying.

For this reason, the player can easily grasp the activated stop switches (50 to 52) and is not confused by the operation procedure of each stop switch (50 to 52). According to a second aspect of the slot machine, in addition to the characteristic features of the first aspect, the switch control means (114) is
Stop symbol determination means (110) for predetermining a combination of stop symbols that can be stopped and displayed in each symbol display part (20-22), and stop symbols that can be stopped and determined in advance by the stop symbol determination means (110) It is characterized by further comprising an activation order selection means (113) for selecting an order in which the stop switches (50 to 52) are activated based on the combination of.

Therefore, according to the slot machine of the second aspect, the stop symbol determining means (110) is provided in each symbol display section.
The combination of stop symbols that can be stopped and displayed in (20 to 22) is determined in advance. The activation order selection means (113) is based on a combination of stop symbols that can be stop-displayed, which are predetermined by the stop symbol determination means (110), and each stop switch (50 to 5).
2) Select the order to activate.

In the slot machine according to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the features of the first or second aspect of the present invention, the switch control means (114) displays the change display after operating the stop switches (50 to 52). On condition that the variable display of the symbols has stopped,
The following stop switches (50 to 52) are enabled. Therefore, according to the slot machine of claim 3, the switch control means (114) operates the activated stop switch so that the variable display of the symbol being changed is stopped as follows. Enable the stop switch (50 to 52) of.

Therefore, the player operates the activated stop switch (50 to 52) to stop the variable display of the symbols, and then operates the next stop switch (50 to 52) to respond. The variable display by the symbol display unit (20 to 22) can be stopped. The slot machine according to claim 4 is characterized in that, in addition to the characteristic points according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the display control means (116) includes stop switches (50-5).
2) The activation display means (60
The feature is that the display of (~ 62) is stopped.

Therefore, according to the slot machine of claim 4, each of the activated stop switches (50 to 52) is activated.
Is operated and the display by the validation display means (60 to 62) of the operated stop switch (50 to 52) is stopped. For this reason, the stop switches (50 to 52) that have been
The player can surely determine whether the value is 0 to 52).

[0019]

1 to 6 show an example of an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of control, FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of a slot machine, and FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view of each stop switch showing a first example of the order of enabling display of each stop switch, and FIG. 4 shows that each symbol display unit stops variable display of symbols by the first example shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is an enlarged front view of each stop switch showing a second example of the order of activation display of each stop switch, FIG. 6 is each symbol according to the second example shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing the order in which the display unit stops variable display of symbols, and FIG. 7 is an enlarged front view of each stop switch in a different embodiment.

In the figure, 10 indicates a slot machine. The slot machine 10 has three symbol display parts 20 to 22 arranged side by side in the center of the front surface thereof. A total of five prize lines 31 to 35 are displayed on the acrylic transparent plate 30 provided on the front surface thereof. The prize line is composed of three prize lines 31 to 33 in the upper, middle, and lower stages that are parallel to each other, and two prize lines 34 and 35 intersecting at the center in a dot shape. Depending on the combination of the above stop symbols, a profit such as an award medal or a special game is given to the player.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the front surface of the slot machine 10, a medal insertion slot 40 is provided obliquely to the lower right of the three symbol display portions 20 to 22, and a medal insertion slot 40 is located on the right side of the medal insertion slot 40. Among the inserted medals, a credit display section 41 including a 7-segment two-digit display for displaying the number of credit medals credited to the aircraft is provided.

The front of the slot machine 10 is shown in FIG.
As shown in, below the three symbol display units 20-22, in order to correspond to each symbol display unit 20-22, to individually stop the variable display of the symbols by each symbol display unit 20-22 First to third
The three stop switches 50 to 52 are provided side by side. Further, below the respective stop switches 50 to 52, three display lamps 60 to 62 as corresponding corresponding validating display means are provided. Each of the display lamps 60 to
62 is configured such that when each of the corresponding stop switches 50 to 52 is activated, the corresponding one turns on.

Further, on the front surface of the slot machine 10, as shown in FIG. 2, on the left side of the three stop switches 50 to 52, to start the variable display of the symbols by the three symbol display portions 20 to 22. , A lever-shaped start switch 70 is provided. In addition, the front of the slot machine 10 is shown in FIG.
As shown in, on the right side of the three stop switches 50 to 52, from the left side thereof, there is a square throwing switch 71 for throwing one credit medal, and on the right side of the throwing switch 71, Circular clearing switches 72 for clearing credit medals are respectively provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a medal discharge port 73 is provided below the front surface of the slot machine 10. Below the medal discharge port 73, the medals discharged from the medal discharge port 73 are stored. A medal storage plate 74 for playing is provided. Next, a control circuit of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. An electric control device 100 for electrically controlling the slot machine 10 is provided at an appropriate place inside the slot machine 10. The electric control device 100 is composed of a microcomputer including a CPU (central processing unit), a ROM (read only memory), a RAM (random access memory) and the like.

Next, with reference to the block diagram shown in FIG. 1, a schematic structure of a portion of the electric control device 100 for performing game control will be described. On the input side of the electric control device 100, as shown in FIG. 1, the start switch 70 for starting the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display parts 20 to 22 at the same time, and the first symbol display part 20 By the first stop switch 50 for stopping the variable display of the symbols, the second stop switch 51 for stopping the variable display of the symbols by the second symbol display section 21, and the third symbol display section 22 A third stop switch 52 for stopping the variable display of the symbols is respectively connected.

On the output side of the electric control device 100,
As shown in FIG. 1, a first symbol display section 20, a second symbol display section 21, a third symbol display section 22, and an activation display for performing an activation display of the first stop switch 50. A first display lamp 60 as means, a second display lamp 61 as activation display means for performing activation display of the second stop switch 51, and an activation display for the third stop switch 52. Indicator lamp as an activation display means for performing
62 are connected respectively.

The electric control unit 100 includes a start switch 7
When 0 is operated, for example, a lottery using random numbers is performed, and based on this lottery result, a combination of stop symbols that can be stop-displayed on any of the prize lines 31 to 35 of each symbol display section 20 to 22. , For example, a stop symbol determining means 110 for determining either a combination of non-winning symbols, a combination of small winning symbols or a combination of large winning symbols, each stop switch 50 to 52 in a predetermined order, for example, the first Stop switch
A first sequence storage table 111 storing the sequence in which 50, the third stop switch 52, and the second stop switch 51 are selectively activated, and the respective stop switches 50 to 52 are stored in the first sequence storage table. A predetermined predetermined order different from the order stored in 111, for example, the order in which the first stop switch 50, the second stop switch 51, and the third stop switch 52 are selectively activated in order. Based on the stored second order storage table 112 and the stop symbol determined by the stop symbol determination means 110,
For example, when the combination of stop symbols that can be stopped and displayed on any of the prize lines 31 to 35 is a combination of non-winning symbols and a combination of small winning symbols, the second order storage table 112 is selected. , For example one of the prize lines 3
If the combination of the stop symbols that can be stopped and displayed on 1 to 35 is the combination of the big winning symbols, the first order storage table 11
The switch control means 114 including the activation order selection means 113 for selecting 1 and the stop switches 50 to 52 are operated according to the order stored in the first or second order storage tables 111 and 112 selected by the activation order selection means 113. The drive control means 115 to be activated and the display lamps 60 to 62 corresponding to the respective stop switches 50 to 52 which are selectively activated by the drive control means 115 are turned on, and the activated stop switches 50 to 52 are 52 is operated and the corresponding symbol display section 20 ~
Display lamp 60 corresponding to the operated stop switches 50-52, provided that the variable display of the symbols by 22 has stopped.
Display control means 116 for turning off lights 62 to 62.

Each of the symbol display portions 20 to 22 can variably display, for example, numbers "1" to "9", and any one of the number prize lines 31 to 35 can be displayed, for example, the number "4". When the symbols are stopped and displayed side by side, a combination of small prize symbols is obtained. For example, when the number "7" is stopped and displayed side by side, it is a combination of large winning symbols. Note that the electric control device 100 performs various other game-related controls, but the description thereof is omitted here.

Next, a slot machine having the above configuration
The operation of 10 will be described. First, when the start switch 70 is operated after the game medals have been inserted, as shown in FIG. 4 (A), each of the symbol display portions 20 to 22 simultaneously starts the variable display of symbols. Further, when the start switch 70 is operated, the stop symbol determination means 110 performs a lottery using a random number, and based on the lottery result, on one of the prize lines 31 to 35 of each symbol display section 20 to 22. The combination of stop symbols that can be stopped and displayed is determined. When a combination of stop symbols that can be stopped and displayed on any of the prize lines 31 to 35 of each of the symbol display portions 20 to 22 is determined, a sequence storage table 111, 112 storing the activation sequence of each switch corresponding to this is determined. Select.

Hereinafter, one of the prize lines 31 to 30 of each of the symbol display portions 20 to 22 determined by the stop symbol determining means 110
A case in which the combination of stop symbols that can be stopped and displayed on 35 is, for example, a combination of small prize symbols or a combination of non-prize symbols will be described. A combination of stop symbols that can be stopped on the prize lines 31 to 35 of each symbol display section 20 to 22 determined by the stop symbol determination means 110 is, for example, a combination of small prize symbols or a combination of non-prize symbols. , Activation order selection means
113 selects the second order storage table 112.

The second order storage table 112 stores the order in which the respective stop switches 50 to 52 are validated in the order of the first stop switch 50, the second stop switch 51, and the third stop switch 52. ing. Therefore,
The drive control means 115 activates the stop switches 50 to 52 according to the order stored in the second order storage table 112.

First, the drive control means 115 activates the first stop switch 50 according to the order stored in the second order storage table 112. When the first stop switch 50 is activated, even if a stop switch other than the first stop switch 50 is operated, the corresponding symbol display section
The variable display of symbols due to 21,22 cannot be stopped. Then, when the first stop switch 50 is operated,
The variable display of the symbols on the corresponding first symbol display unit 20 can be stopped.

When the first stop switch 50 is activated, as shown in FIG. 3A, the corresponding first display lamp 60 is turned on and the first stop switch 50 is activated. Show that it has been converted. Therefore, the player
It is possible to know at a glance that the first stop switch 50 is activated. Then, when the first stop switch 50 is operated, as shown in FIG. 4B, the corresponding first symbol display unit 20 stops the variable display of symbols.

In the first symbol display section 20 for stopping the variable display of the symbols, the stop determined by the stop symbol determining means 110 from the symbols located on the prize lines 31 to 35 when the first stop switch 50 is operated. Displayable stop symbol is award line 31
~ The time to be displayed on the top 35, if the interval is such that it does not give an unnatural impression, for example, when the first stop switch 50 is operated, the symbols located on the prize lines 31 to 35 Between the stop symbol that can be stopped and displayed, which is determined by the stop symbol determining means 110, for example, within 3 symbols,
When the first stop switch 50 is operated, the stop symbols that can be stopped and displayed which are determined by the stop symbol determining means 110 are stopped and displayed on any of the prize lines 31 to 35.

On the other hand, when the first stop switch 50 is operated, the symbols located on the prize lines 31 to 35 and the stop symbols which can be stopped and displayed by the stop symbol determining means 110 are on the prize lines 31 to 35. When the time until it is displayed on the display is unnatural, for example, when the first stop switch 50 is operated, the symbols located on the prize lines 31 to 35 and the stop symbol determination means 110 are If the determined stop displayable stop symbol exceeds 3 symbols, even if the first stop switch 50 is operated, the stop symbol determination means 110
The stop symbols that can be stopped and displayed are not stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4B, the symbol “4” is stopped and displayed on the center prize line 32.

On the condition that the activated first stop switch 50 is operated and the variable display of the symbols by the first symbol display unit 20 is stopped, the drive control means 115 is the second order storage table 112. The second stop switch 51 is activated according to the order stored in. When the second stop switch 51 is activated, the second stop switch 51
Even if the stop switch other than the above, for example, the third stop switch 52 is operated, the variable display of the symbols by the corresponding symbol display unit 22 cannot be stopped. Then, by operating the second stop switch 51, the variable display of the symbols on the corresponding second symbol display portion 21 can be stopped.

When the second stop switch 51 is activated, as shown in FIG. 3B, the corresponding second display lamp 61 is turned on and the second stop switch 51 is activated. Show that it has been converted. Therefore, the player
It is possible to know at a glance that the second stop switch 51 has been activated. Then, when the second stop switch 51 is operated, as shown in FIG. 4C, the corresponding second symbol display portion 21 stops the variable display of symbols.

Here, in the second symbol display portion 21 for stopping the variable display of the symbols, the stop symbol determining means 110 is selected from the symbols located on the prize lines 31 to 35 when the second stop switch 51 is operated. When the time until the determined stop displayable stop symbols are displayed on the prize lines 31 to 35 is an interval that does not give an unnatural impression, for example, the second stop switch 51 is operated. When there is within 3 symbols between the symbols located on the prize lines 31 to 35 and the stop symbols which can be stopped and displayed as determined by the stop symbol determining means 110, if the second stop switch 51 is operated. The stop symbols that can be stopped and displayed, which are determined by the stop symbol determining means 110, are stopped and displayed on the prize lines 31 to 35.

On the other hand, when the second stop switch 51 is operated, the symbols positioned on the prize lines 31 to 35 and the stop symbols which can be stopped and displayed by the stop symbol determining means 110 are on the prize lines 31 to 35. When the time until it is displayed in the interval that gives an unnatural impression, for example, when the second stop switch 51 is operated, the symbols located on the prize lines 31 to 35 and the stop symbol determining means 110 are If the number of the determined stop displayable stop symbols exceeds three, even if the second stop switch 51 is operated, the stop symbol determination means 110
The stop symbols that can be stopped and displayed are not stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4C, the symbol “4” is stopped and displayed on the center prize line 32.

On the condition that the activated second stop switch 51 is operated and the variable display of the symbols by the second symbol display portion 21 is stopped, the drive control means 115 is the second order storage table 112. The third stop switch 52 is activated according to the order stored in. Then, by operating the third stop switch 52, the variable display of the symbols on the corresponding third symbol display portion 22 can be stopped.

When the third stop switch 52 is activated, the corresponding third display lamp 62 is turned on and the third stop switch 52 is activated, as shown in FIG. 3 (C). Show that it has been converted. Therefore, the player
It is possible to know at a glance that the third stop switch 52 is activated. Then, when the third stop switch 52 is operated, as shown in FIG. 4D, the corresponding third symbol display portion 22 stops the variable display of symbols.

Here, in the third symbol display portion 22 for stopping the variable display of the symbols, the stop symbol determining means 110 from the symbols located on the prize lines 31 to 35 when the third stop switch 52 is operated. When the time until the determined stop displayable stop symbol is displayed on the prize lines 31 to 35 is an interval that does not give an unnatural impression, for example, the third stop switch 52 is operated. Between the symbol at the time and the stop symbol that can be stop-displayed determined by the stop symbol determination means 110,
For example, if the number of symbols is within 3 symbols, operating the third stop switch 52 causes the stop symbols determined by the stop symbol determining means 110 to be stopped and displayed on the prize lines 31 to 35.

On the other hand, when the third stop switch 52 is operated, the symbols positioned on the prize lines 31 to 35 and the stop symbols which can be stopped and displayed by the stop symbol determining means 110 are on the prize lines 31 to 35. When the time until it is displayed on the display is unnatural, for example, when the third stop switch 52 is operated, the symbols located on the prize lines 31 to 35 and the stop symbol determining means 110 are If the number of the determined stop displayable stop symbols exceeds three, even if the third stop switch 52 is operated, the stop symbol determination means 110
The stop symbols that can be stopped and displayed are not stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4D, the symbol “4” is stopped and displayed on the center prize line 32.

As described above, the first to third symbol display portions 20
To any prize line 31 to 35 of ~ 22, stop symbol determination means
When the combination of stop symbols that can be stopped and displayed and determined by 110 is, for example, a combination of small winning symbols, a prize medal is awarded to the player. On the other hand, in the case of a combination of non-winning symbols, nothing is given to the player.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4D, since the symbol "4" is displayed side by side on the center prize line 31, it matches the combination of small winning symbols. Therefore, a prize medal is awarded to the player. Next,
A case where the combination of the stop symbols determined by the stop symbol determining means 110 and which can be stop-displayed on each of the symbol display portions 20 to 22 is, for example, a combination of big winning symbols will be described.

When the combination of the stopped symbols is, for example, the combination of the big winning symbols, the activation order selection means 113 selects the first order storage table 111. In the first sequence storage table 111, the stop switches 50 to 52 are
The stop switch 50, the third stop switch 52, and the second stop switch 51 are stored in the order of activation in this order.

Therefore, the drive control means 115 activates the stop switches 50 to 52 according to the order stored in the first order storage table 111. First, the drive control means 115 activates the first stop switch 50 according to the order stored in the first order storage table 111.
Further, when the first stop switch 50 is activated, as shown in FIG. 5 (A), the corresponding first display lamp 60
Lights up to indicate that the first stop switch 50 has been activated.

Therefore, the player can understand at a glance that the first stop switch 50 is activated. And the first stop switch
When 50 is operated, the first symbol display section 20 corresponding to this is displayed.
As shown in FIG. 6B, all the symbol display parts 20 to 22
However, from the state in which the variable display of the symbols is being performed, the variable display of the symbols is stopped as shown in FIG. 6 (B).

Here, in the first symbol display section 20 for stopping the variable display of the symbols, the stop symbols which can be stopped and determined by the stop symbol determining means 110 are not stopped and displayed on the prize lines 31 to 35. The point is that the combination of stop symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the prize lines 31 to 35, which is determined by the stop symbol determining means 110 described above, is a combination of small prize symbols or a combination of non-prize symbols. It is the same. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6B, the symbol “7” is stopped and displayed on the center prize line 32.

On the condition that the validated first stop switch 50 is operated and the variable display of the symbols by the first symbol display section 20 is stopped, the drive control means 115, the first order storage table 111. The third stop switch 52 is activated according to the order stored in. Further, when the third stop switch 52 is activated, the corresponding third display lamp 62 is turned on as shown in FIG.
Indicates that the stop switch 52 of has been activated.

Therefore, the player can grasp at a glance that the third stop switch 52 is activated. And the third stop switch
When 52 is operated, the corresponding third symbol display section 22
Stops the variable display of symbols as shown in FIG. 6 (C). Incidentally, here, in the third symbol display section 22 for stopping the variable display of the symbols, the stop symbols that can be stopped and displayed determined by the stop symbol determination means 110 are not stopped and displayed on the prize lines 31 to 35. This is the same as when the first stop switch 50 is operated. In this embodiment mode, FIG.
As shown in, the symbol “7” is stopped and displayed on the center prize line 32.

On the condition that the activated third stop switch 52 is operated and the variable display of the symbols by the third symbol display unit 22 is stopped, the drive control means 115, the first sequence storage table 111. The second stop switch 51 is activated according to the order stored in. Then, by operating the second stop switch 51, the variable display of the symbols on the corresponding second symbol display portion 21 can be stopped.

When the second stop switch 51 is activated, as shown in FIG. 5C, the corresponding second display lamp 61 is turned on and the second stop switch 51 is activated. Show that it has been converted. Therefore, the player
Make sure that the second stop switch 51 is activated.
You can grasp it at a glance.

Then, when the second stop switch 51 is operated, the second symbol display section 21 corresponding thereto stops the variable display of symbols as shown in FIG. 6 (D). Incidentally, here, in the second symbol display portion 21 for stopping the variable display of the symbols, the stop symbols that can be stopped and displayed, which are determined by the stop symbol determining means 110, are not stopped and displayed on the prize lines 31 to 35. This is the same as when the first stop switch 50 is operated. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6B, the symbol “7” is stopped and displayed on the center prize line 32.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4D, since the symbol "4" is displayed side by side on the center prize line 31, it is the same as the combination of the big winning symbols. ,
The right of the bonus game is given to the player. In this way, the player operates the stop switches 50 to 52 in accordance with the predetermined order, and the respective symbol display portions 20 to 22.
In the case where the combination of stop symbols stopped and displayed on any of the prize lines 31 to 35 is, for example, a combination of big winning symbols, the bonus game right is given to the player as a special profit. It

It should be noted that, in the above-described embodiment, the validating display means is described as the display lamps 60 to 62 provided below the respective stop switches 50 to 52, but the validating display means is not limited to this. Instead, as shown in FIG. 7, annular display lamps 60-62 provided on the outer circumference of each stop switch 50-52.
It may be. In this way, the stop switch 50-52
By making the annular display lamps 60-62 provided on the outer periphery of the, by turning on the annular display lamps 60-62, it is more clearly determined which of the stop switches 50-52 has been activated. In addition to being able to do so, the player can check the ring-shaped display lamps 60 to 62 without keeping an eye on the stop switches 50 to 52.

Further, in the above embodiment, the same number of display lamps 60 to 62 corresponding to the stop switches 50 to 52 are provided as the validation display means. However, the activation display means for displaying the activated stop switches 50 to 52 is not limited to this, and for example, the activated stop switches 50 to 52.
May be identified by a number display or the like, and may be identified and displayed by a 7-segment liquid crystal display device or monitor provided on the front surface of the slot machine 10.

[0058]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects. Claim 1
According to the described slot machine, the stop switches can be operated only in the predetermined operation order of the stop switches, and the display as to whether or not each stop switch can be operated is displayed. so,
It is possible to provide a slot machine in which any player can always play in a situation where the profit is most likely to be made, and even if the operation order of the stop switch is predetermined, the game can be played without confusion.

In addition to this, according to the slot machine of the second aspect, the order of activating each stop switch is selected based on the combination of the stop symbols which can be stop-displayed, which is predetermined by the stop symbol determining means. As a result, it is possible to provide a slot machine in which the order in which the stop switches are activated can be varied in a variety of ways, and which can be used for entertaining games.

Further, according to the slot machine of the third aspect, it is possible to provide the slot machine in which the player can surely operate each stop switch according to the order in which the corresponding stop switches are activated. it can. Further, according to the slot machine of claim 4, it is possible to reliably determine which stop switch is activated, and to provide a slot machine in which the operation order of the stop switches is not erroneous and the operation order is not confused. can do.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of control.

FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of the slot machine.

FIG. 3 is the first of the order of activation display of each stop switch.
FIG. 7 is an enlarged front view of each stop switch showing the example of FIG.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an order in which each symbol display unit stops variable display of symbols according to the first example shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is the second of the order of activation display of each stop switch.
FIG. 7 is an enlarged front view of each stop switch showing the example of FIG.

6 is an explanatory diagram showing the order in which each symbol display unit stops variable display of symbols according to the second example shown in FIG. 5. FIG.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged front view of each stop switch according to a different embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 slot machine 20-22 Design display 30 Transparent plate 31-35 Prize line 40 Medal slot 41 Credit display 50-52 Stop switch 60-62 Indicator lamp as activation display means 70 Start switch 71 Loading switch 72 Clearing switch 73 medal outlet 74 medal storage tray 100 electric control device 110 stop symbol determination means 111 first order storage table 112 second order storage table 113 activation order selection means 114 switch control means 115 drive control means 116 display control means

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of symbol display sections for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting variable display of the symbols by each of the symbol display sections, and provided corresponding to each of the symbol display sections. In a slot machine provided with a plurality of stop switches for individually stopping the variable display of symbols by each symbol display unit, each of the stop switches is alternatively activated in a predetermined sequence. A switch control means for enabling, a plurality of validation display means provided corresponding to each of the stop switches, and a condition that the stop switch corresponding to each validation display means is validated by the switch control means. And a display control unit for starting the display of the validation display unit, and a slot machine. 2. The switch control means includes a stop symbol determination means for determining in advance a combination of stop symbols that can be stopped and displayed on each symbol display section, and a stop symbol capable of stop display predetermined by the stop symbol determination means. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising: an activation order selection unit that selects an order in which each stop switch is activated based on the combination of. 3. The switch control means activates the next stop switch on condition that the variable display of the symbols in the variable display is stopped after the stop switch is operated. The slot machine described in 2. 4. The display control means is adapted to stop the display of the validation display means on condition that each stop switch has been operated. Slot machine described.