JP2002355365A - Game machine, recording medium, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a game player play a game which is suitable for his taste. SOLUTION: When a notification mode A is selected by a notification mode switching button, a stop control for first through third main reels is performed by using a stop pattern A table 60. Under the notification mode A, an internal winning for a BB or RB winning is notified by a subsidiary reel and a simple ready-to-win display. When a notification mode B is selected, the stop control for the first through third main reels is performed by using a stop pattern B table 61. Under the notification mode B, the internal winning for the BB or RB winning is notified by a large amount of ready-to-win displays and chance displays, and the internal winning for a small character winning is notified by the subsidiary reel. When a notification mode C is selected, the stop control for the first through third main reels is performed by using a stop pattern C table 62. Under the notification mode C, the internal winning for the BB or RB winning is notified by a large amount of ready-to-win displays including an irregular ready-to-win display.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine installed and used in a game room such as a pachinko parlor.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A slot machine installed and used in a game arcade such as a pachinko parlor is called a pachislot machine, and a medal as a game medium is given a certain value and is obtained by playing a game. Medals can be exchanged for various prizes. For this reason, it is common for a player to play a game only for the purpose of obtaining a large amount of medals, and to select a platform which is easy to obtain a right to play a bonus game which is likely to be stochastically winning. . The bonus game includes, for example, a BB game performed by shifting to a big bonus (hereinafter, BB) mode and an RB game performed by shifting to a regular bonus (hereinafter, RB) mode. These games can be played by determining a BB or RB prize by lottery. In any mode, it is possible to obtain a larger amount of medals than in the normal mode. Since the mode and the game in which the probability of winning a small winning combination is high can be performed a plurality of times, the most medals can be obtained.

[0003] In the present specification, a pachislot machine is described as an example, and therefore, a medal is used as a game medium. However, the game medium includes other media such as coins and pachinko balls. Further, “inserting a medal (game medium)” includes betting a credited medal with a bet button or the like. In addition, a state in which reel patterns constituting a winning combination are aligned is defined as a winning, and a state in which a winning combination is drawn by electronic lottery in a state before the winning is determined is defined as an internal winning.

[0004] For this reason, for a player, playing a bonus game is the greatest pleasure in playing a game with a slot machine.
Whether or not the B prize is an internal prize is of greatest concern. Since most games are played in the normal mode in the slot machine, it is important to inform the player in the normal mode whether or not the BB or RB prize has been internally won in order to attract a player to the slot machine. Elements. Against this background, there has been a tendency to provide models that are characterized by various improvements in the above-described notification mode.

[0005] Incidentally, as one of the modes of the notification,
For example, a notification mode called a reach eye is known. The reach eye informs the player that a BB or RB prize has been internally won based on the type of design stopped on the winning line or the combination of the designs on the winning line when the reel is stopped. When an internal prize is won, it appears by performing a reel stop control different from that in the normal mode. Since the reach eyes appear in a combination of pictures that does not appear in a game under the normal mode, the information form is a notification mode that is very exciting for players, and is used in many models. However, the number and modes of the reach eyes vary depending on the model, and there are thousands of types in many cases, so it is very difficult to grasp all the reach eyes for each model. For this reason, a reach eye may appear depending on the player, and the game may end even though it is notified that the BB or RB winning is internally won.

[0006] As described above, the notification based on only the reach eye has a disadvantage that if the player ends the game without noticing the appearance of the reach eye, the number of medals obtained will be lost. In addition, since the reach eyes rarely appear, there is a disadvantage that the game in the normal mode tends to be monotonous. For this reason, in recent years, in addition to the reach, a visual notification using, for example, a sub reel, a liquid crystal panel, and a dot matrix display provided in addition to the three main reels, and an audio notification using sound effects and sounds are used in combination. Many models are provided to notify a player of an internal prize.
And in these models, not only BB and RB prize,
In addition to notification of other winning roles such as small role winning and replay winning, in the case of a loss, a performance as if a BB winning was performed, so that various games are performed so as not to get tired of the game in the normal mode. Something has been devised. With such a model, even if you do not notice the appearance of reach eyes, BB
Alternatively, since the internal prize of the RB prize can be reliably detected, it is possible to prevent the player from losing medals. Further, since the notification based on the reach eye is also performed, the player who prefers the information based on the reach eye can be satisfied. it can.

[0007]

However, in the above-described slot machine, when the BB or RB winning is internally won, the information other than the reach and the information based on the reach are frequently performed at the same time. In most cases, the internal prize is detected by information other than the reach eye. In this case, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player who prefers the information other than the reach eyes, but it is not sufficient to enhance the interest of the player who prefers the information by the reach eyes.

Some slot machines provided with a liquid crystal panel are provided with a plurality of types of notification patterns for notifying an internal prize, so that a player can select a desired notification pattern. If the notification pattern can be selected, for example, the selection of the notification pattern is performed before medals are inserted before the start of the game. In such a slot machine, the notification mode of the internal prize by the liquid crystal panel display can be changed by selecting the notification pattern, but since the notification mode of the reach eye does not change, the player who also prefers the notification by the reach eye is used. It is not enough to enliven the interest.

[0009] In order to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine which can be adapted to various tastes of a player.

[0010]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine which rotates a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of patterns are arranged on an outer periphery by a game start operation, and which performs a losing operation. A winning combination determining means for determining one of a plurality of types of winning combinations by lottery, and the fact that a specific winning combination has been drawn by the winning combination determining means has been stopped on the winning line when the reels have stopped. In a gaming machine provided with first notification means for notifying by a type of a pattern or a combination of patterns, a first notification pattern composed of pattern combination data to be displayed on a pattern display unit at the time of stop control of each reel is stored. A plurality of types of pattern data storage means; a pattern data selection means for selecting a predetermined pattern data storage means from the plurality of types of pattern data storage means; Reel stop control means for responding to the stop operation of the reel, referring to the pattern combination data of the pattern data storage means selected by the pattern data selection means, and performing reel stop control in accordance with the combination data. The type or combination of the patterns of the first notification means and the reel stop control table for stopping the combination of the patterns are different depending on the first notification pattern.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine, a plurality of types of second notification patterns and a second notification pattern by the second notification means are provided, which separately notify the lottery result by the winning combination determination means from the first notification means. And a predetermined second notification pattern is selected from the second notification pattern storage means, so that the notification by the second notification means differs according to the second notification pattern. Things.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine, a plurality of types of second notification patterns, which are provided separately from the first notification means, and a plurality of second notification patterns provided by the second notification means, are stored. Provided notification pattern storage means,
By storing the first notification pattern corresponding to each of the second notification patterns in the picture data storage means, and selecting a notification mode for making the first notification pattern and the second notification pattern different, The notification by the type of the pattern or the combination of the patterns of the first notification means is different from the notification by the second notification means according to each notification mode.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of pictures are arranged on the outer periphery are rotated by a game start operation, and one of a losing and a plurality of types of winning combinations is determined by lottery. Prize combination determining means, and first notification means for notifying that a specific prize combination has been drawn by the prize combination determination means by the type of picture or the combination of pictures stopped on the prize line when the reel stops. And a plurality of types of pattern data storage means each storing a first notification pattern composed of pattern combination data and appearance location data to be displayed on the pattern display unit at the time of stop control of each reel. Picture data selection means for selecting a predetermined picture data storage means from a plurality of kinds of picture data storage means, and responding to reel stop operation A reel stop control means for referring to the pattern combination data and appearance location data in the pattern data storage means selected by the pattern data selection means, and performing a reel stop control in accordance with the data; In this case, the type of the pattern or the combination of the patterns and the location where the pattern appears differ depending on the first notification pattern.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine, a second notification means for notifying the lottery result by the winning combination determination means separately from the first notification means, and a plurality of types of second notification patterns by the second notification means are stored. And a predetermined second notification pattern is selected from the second notification pattern storage means, so that the notification by the second notification means differs according to the second notification pattern. Things.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the gaming machine stores a plurality of types of second informing means for informing a lottery result by the winning combination determining means separately from the first informing means, and a second informing pattern by the second informing means. Provided notification pattern storage means,
By storing the first notification pattern corresponding to each of the second notification patterns in the picture data storage means, and selecting a notification mode for making the first notification pattern and the second notification pattern different, The notification by the type or combination of the patterns of the first notification means and the appearance position of the pattern and the notification by the second notification means are different depending on each notification mode.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the gaming machine further comprises a selection display means for displaying the selected second notification pattern or the type of the picture data storage means.

According to the recording medium of the present invention, there is provided a prize combination determining means for deciding one of a loss and a plurality of prize combinations by lottery, and a specific prize combination being selected by the prize combination determination means. Is notified by the type of picture or the combination of pictures stopped on the winning line when the reels stop, and the combination data of the pictures to be displayed on the picture display unit at the time of stop control of each reel. A plurality of picture data storage means each storing the first notification pattern; a picture data selection means for selecting a predetermined picture data storage means from the plurality of picture data storage means; Reference is made to the pattern combination data in the pattern data storage means selected by the pattern data selection means, and reels are displayed in accordance with the combination data. It is recorded as a computer that can be read and the program for operating the gaming machine computer as reel stop control means for performing stop control.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a recording medium, wherein: a prize combination determining means for determining one of a loss and a plurality of types of prize combinations by lottery; Is notified by the type of picture or the combination of pictures stopped on the winning line when the reels stop, and the combination data of the pictures to be displayed on the picture display unit at the time of stop control of each reel. A plurality of picture data storage means each storing the first notification pattern; a picture data selection means for selecting a predetermined picture data storage means from the plurality of picture data storage means; Reference is made to the pattern combination data in the pattern data storage means selected by the pattern data selection means, and reels are displayed in accordance with the combination data. It is recorded as a computer that can be read and the program for operating the gaming machine computer as reel stop control means for performing stop control.

A program according to a tenth aspect of the present invention comprises a winning combination determining means for determining one of a loss and a plurality of types of winning combinations by lottery, and a program for determining that a particular winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means. A first informing means for informing by a type or a combination of the patterns stopped on the pay line when the reels stop, and a combination of the pattern combination data to be displayed on the pattern display unit at the time of the stop control of each reel. A plurality of picture data storage means each storing one notification pattern, a picture data selection means for selecting a predetermined picture data storage means from the plurality of picture data storage means, and a reel stop operation;
This is for causing a computer of a gaming machine to function as reel stop control means for performing reel stop control according to the combination data of the picture data stored in the picture data storage means selected by the picture data selection means.

The program according to the eleventh aspect is characterized in that a prize combination determining means for determining one of a loss and a plurality of kinds of prize combinations by lottery, and that a specific prize combination is selected by the prize combination determination means. A first informing means for informing by a type or a combination of pictures stopped on the winning line when the reels stop, and a combination of pictures and appearance location data of pictures appearing on the picture display section when each reel is stopped. A plurality of types of pattern data storage means each storing the first notification patterns to be formed; a pattern data selection means for selecting a predetermined pattern data storage means from the plurality of types of pattern data storage means; a reel stop operation In response to the reference to the pattern combination data of the picture data storage means selected by the picture data selection means,
This is for causing the computer of the gaming machine to function as reel stop control means for performing a reel stop control according to the combination data.

[0021]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A slot machine 10 shown in FIG.
Is provided with four display windows 13 on a front door 12 of a housing 11, and a first main reel 14a,
The second main reel 14b, the third main reel 14c, and the sub reel 15 are rotatably incorporated. As is well known, various pictures are arranged at a constant pitch on the outer periphery of the first to third main reels 14a to 14c, and three pictures per reel are observed through the display window 13 when the reels are stopped. . As a result, a total of five straight winning lines, two diagonal lines and three diagonal winning lines, each of which is composed of one pattern on each main reel, are set.

Prior to the start of the game, the medal slot 16
When one medal is inserted from, one central horizontal pay line is activated, two horizontal pay lines, and three horizontal pay lines, and three diagonal additional five pay lines are activated. In addition, it is possible to store up to 50 medals, and the number of stored medals is displayed on the credit indicator 17. It should be noted that, for example, four patterns per reel can be observed from the display window 13 and, in addition to the four horizontal winning lines, another winning line bent to combine one pattern for each reel. Can also be set.

The rightmost sub reel 15 functions as a second notification means. When a start lever 18 for starting a game is operated, the first to third main reels 14a are provided.
"BIG" is displayed when the BB winning that starts the rotation together with .about.14c and shifts to the BB mode by the electronic lottery when the start lever 18 is operated is displayed, and "REG" is displayed when the RB winning is internally won. Also, when the small winning combination is internally won, the small winning design is displayed on the sub reel 15.

On the operation panel above the stop buttons 19a to 19c, various operation buttons such as a 1-bet button, a MAX-bet button, and a payout button which are operated when playing a game with a medal credited are provided. ing. Since the functions of these operation buttons are all well known, the details are omitted.

The operation panel is provided with a functioning notification mode switching button 20. The notification mode switching button 20 is used to select a notification mode for notifying the result of the lottery by the electronic lottery. By operating this, one of three types of the notification mode A, the notification mode B, and the notification mode C is selected. Is selected. Further, below the display window 13, a notification mode A display window 21, a notification mode B display window 22, and a notification mode C display window 23 are provided. 2
4c (see FIG. 2) is provided. Each time the notification mode switching button 20 is pushed, the LEDs 24a to 24a
The lighting of 4c is sequentially switched, and the type of the selected notification mode is displayed.

In the notification mode A, the notification by the sub reel 15 is performed and the first to third main reels 14a to 14c are performed only when the BB or RB winning is internally won.
As a result, the notification by the reach eye functioning as the first notification means is performed. The reach in the notification mode A is constituted by a simple one that is easy for the player to understand as shown in FIG. 2, for example, so that a combination of the BB winning pattern and the RB winning pattern on the winning line is likely to appear. Stop control of the first to third main reels 14a to 14c is performed. As an example of the reach eye appearing in the notification mode A, for example, there is a case where “7-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the central winning line shown in FIG. The broken lines in FIGS. 2, 3, 4, and 5 indicate the pay lines activated when three medals are inserted.

In the notification mode B, a notification is made by the sub reel 15 when a small winning combination is internally won in a game in the normal mode, and when a BB or RB winning is internally won, a notification is made based on the reach. In the notification mode B, in addition to the reach eyes appearing in the notification mode A, for example, a combination on the bent line combining the patterns of the reels other than the winning lines of the BB and RB winning patterns,
Stop control of the first to third main reels 14a to 14c is performed so that a large number of reach eyes easily appear. As an example of the reach eye appearing in the notification mode B, for example, there is a case where “7-7-BAR” is aligned on a bent line shown in FIG.

In the notification mode B, in addition to the sub-reel 15 and the reach eye, the first to third main lines are set so that chance eyes, which are combinations of patterns indicating the possibility that the BB or RB winning is internally won, are likely to appear. Reels 14a to 14c
Stop control is performed. Opportunity is BB winning or R
When the internal prize of the B prize is won, it appears when any of the losing and the small prize winning are internally won but the small prize winning pattern is not aligned on the prize line (hereinafter, the small winning prize is missed). In the notification mode B, the small reel prize is informed by the sub reels 15 and the first to third main reels 14a to 14c are stopped so that the small prize winning patterns are aligned on the prize line. Even if no prize is obtained, it is notified that the BB or RB prize has been internally won.

In the notification mode C, the notification by the sub reel 15 is not performed, and the notification by the reach eye is performed only when the BB or RB winning is internally won. In the notification mode C,
In addition to the large number of reach eyes appearing in the notification mode B, for example, the small role winning pattern on the first reel 14a stops on the central winning line, and the same small role winning pattern on the third reel 14c is displayed on the central winning line. The stop control of the first to third main reels 14a to 14c is performed so that an irregular reach such as a shift which is shifted by one frame from the main reel easily appears. The gap may be any of the small role winning patterns, so it is not always necessary to shift one frame. The first main reel 14a and the third main reel
This is limited to the case where the small winning pattern at the specific position of the main reel 14c is shifted, and the deviation is not limited to the small winning pattern but also when the replay winning pattern at the specific position is shifted.

That is, according to the notification mode selected by the notification mode switching button 20, the notification by the reach and chance eyes as the first notification means and the notification by the sub reel 15 as the second notification means differ. ing.

In addition to the misalignment when the small winning pattern or the replay winning pattern at a specific position is shifted, for example, when the second and third main reels 14b and 14c are stopped in a normal game, a replay winning is obtained. If the replay prize winning pattern of the first main reel 14a stops at the position where the replay prize winning pattern is stopped and the second main reel 14b stops, the replay winning prize pattern is not aligned on the prize line and a prize is not obtained. In this case, the replay prize pattern on the first main reel 14a must be such that the replay prize pattern at a specific position is stopped at a specific stop position.
The replay winning pattern of b may be any replay winning pattern. Further, even if the small role winning pattern is similarly shifted not only in the replay winning pattern, it will be a gap.

As an example of the deviation, as shown in FIG. 4, for example, there is a case where the "plum" of the first main reel 14a stops at the center and the "plum" of the third main reel 14c stops below. First main reel 14a and third main reel 14a
In any of the main reels 14c, when the other "plum" stops and shifts, the reach does not occur.

A medal tray 25 is provided at a lower portion of the housing 11, and a payout medal obtained when a prize is obtained in the game is provided in the medal tray 25.
It is paid out from 6.

As shown in FIG. 5, the operation of the slot machine is basically controlled by a microcomputer including a control unit 41a of a CPU 41 and a memory 42.
The PU 41 includes an LED control unit 43, a picture data selection unit 4
4. An electronic lottery unit 45, a winning combination determination unit 46, and a notification mode selection signal generation unit 47 are provided.

The medal sensor 48 detects a proper medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 16 and inputs it to the control section 41a. A selector is installed in the back of the medal insertion slot 16, and inappropriate medals are discharged to a medal tray 25.
In addition, when a medal is inserted at an inappropriate timing, for example, a medal inserted during a game or in a state where various operation buttons are pressed,
The medal is discharged to the medal tray 25 without passing through the medal sensor 48.

Since the number of medals inserted before the start of the game is limited to one to three, the medal sensor 48 detects the medals inserted after the fourth one when the credit function is not used. It is discharged to the medal tray 25 without being performed. The credit function is switched on / off for each push of the payout button. When the credit function is on, medals inserted after the fourth one are also detected by the medal sensor 48, and
Up to zero cards are stored inside the slot machine. The number of stored medals is digitally displayed on the credit number display 17. When the credit function is used, a medal insertion operation is performed by operating the 1-bet button or the MAX-bet button, and the number of bets is sequentially subtracted from the number of credits. When a winning combination accompanied by a payout medal is obtained as a result of the game, the payout medal is also credited, and when the payout button is operated, the credited medal is paid out to the tray 25.

The control unit 41a determines the number of one to three medals inserted prior to the start of the game with the medal sensor 48.
Counting based on the detection signal from the CPU, thereby determining the number of activated pay lines. The bet number of medals inserted each time the game is started is integrated and counted by the inserted medal counter 49. The number of credits is counted by another credit medal counter (not shown).

The start signal generator 50 inputs a game start signal to the control section 41a when the start lever 18 is operated after one to three medals have been inserted. Upon receiving the game start signal, the control unit 41a
The first to third main reels 14a to 14c and the sub-reel 15 are rotated based on the game execution program stored in the ROM area, and the game process is started. The game execution program includes a sub reel 15
Is also written, and as a result, the memory 42 functions as a notification pattern storage unit. In the memory 42, a plurality of types of notification patterns by the sub reels 15 are written. Each reel is driven by a reel drive controller 51. Each reel is fixed to the drive shaft of each of the stepping motors 52a to 52d, and the control of each reel is performed by controlling the driving of each of the stepping motors 52a to 52d. In addition,
The RAM area of the memory 42 is a working area, and is used for temporary storage and rewriting of flags and data used for each game.

Since the stepping motors 52a to 52d rotate at a rotation angle corresponding to the number of supplied drive pulses, the controller 41a controls the number of supplied drive pulses to control the first to third main reels 14a to 14c.
The rotation angle of the sub reel 15 can be controlled, and the stop position of the reel can be determined by stopping the supply of the drive pulse. In addition, each reel is integrally formed with reflection signal portions 53a to 53d at its reference position, and the photo sensors 54a to 54d photoelectrically detect the passage of each reflection signal portion for each rotation. Photo sensor 54
The detection signals a to d are input from the reset signal generator 55 to the control unit 41a as a reset signal for each reel.

A pulse counter is provided in the control section 41a for each stepping motor, and counts the number of drive pulses supplied to each stepping motor. Then, when a reset signal is input from the reset signal generator 55, the count value of the corresponding pulse counter is cleared. Therefore, in each pulse counter, the number of drive pulses corresponding to the rotation angle within one rotation of each reel is stored while being sequentially updated.

A picture table is stored in the ROM area of the memory 42. The picture table stores the number of drive pulses corresponding to the rotation angle of each reel from the reference position, and the picture patterns arranged on the reel at a constant pitch. Is associated with a picture code representing Therefore, by monitoring the count value of the pulse counter for each reel, it is possible to identify, for example, which pattern is moving on the central winning line, and to further rotate the reel, Can be predicted on the winning line.

The stop signal generator 56 inputs a stop signal for each reel to the control section 41a when the stop buttons 19a to 19c are operated. Start lever 1
8 to start rotation of all reels, and when these rotations reach a steady speed, the stop buttons 19a to 19c
Operation is enabled. Thereafter, by operating these, the corresponding first to third main reels 14 are respectively provided.
The stop control of a to 14c is started. When a plurality of stop buttons are operated, only the reel with the earlier timing is stopped, and when completely operated simultaneously, none of the reels is stopped.

The control section 41a operates the electronic lottery section 45 in response to the game start signal. The electronic lottery unit 45 includes a random number generator and a random value sampling circuit, selects one random value every time the game is started, and generates a winning according to the value in the currently executed game. Decide. Thus, the control unit 41a and the electronic lottery unit 45 function as winning combination determination means.

The electronic lottery section 45 is provided with three types of winning tables in which random numbers are grouped according to their size. In the first winning table, the random numbers sampled in the game under the normal mode include only the BB winning that gives the right to shift to the BB mode, the RB winning that gives the right to shift to the RB mode, and the payout of a predetermined number of medals. Small play wins corresponding to the pattern, a replay win that gives the right to play the next game with the same bet number without inserting medals, and a loss that does not cause any hits Is used to determine whether It should be noted that there are a plurality of types of small-prize winning symbols for the small-prize winning, and a payout is assigned to each of them. Then, the winning type and the pattern are determined according to the winning pattern or the value belonging to the group including the winning pattern, the sampled random number value.

In the second prize table, random number values are grouped only in small role prize, replay prize, and loss.
This is used under the game in which the BB winning or the RB winning is internally won. The third winning table is used under each bonus game mode, and is used for selecting whether to win or lose in the RB game or the RB game during the BB game.
In the third prize winning table, random number values are grouped so as to increase the winning probability of small wins, so that small wins are easier to obtain than in the base game. A winning signal representing the type of winning selected by the electronic lottery unit 42 is transmitted to a winning combination determining unit 46.
The winning signal is fed back to the control unit 41a under normal conditions.

The LED control section 43 is activated when the notification mode switching button 20 is operated. Notification mode switching button 20
Is operated, a selection signal is input from the notification mode selection signal generation unit 47 to the control unit 41a. The control section 41a operates the LED control section 43 in response to the selection signal. LED
The control unit 43 controls the LEDs 24 a to 24
Lighting and extinguishing of c are performed. Further, the control unit 41a selects and reads out the notification pattern by the sub reel 15 written in the memory 42 according to the notification mode selected by the notification mode switching button 20. As described above, the notification mode switching button 20, the LEDs 24a to 24c, and the LED control unit 43 function as selection display means for displaying the type of the selected notification mode.

As shown in FIG. 6, the picture data selecting section 44
Are provided with a stop pattern A table 60, a stop pattern B table 61, and a stop pattern C table 62 used as picture data storage means and a reel stop control table. Each of the tables 60, 61, and 62 has a BB winning pattern on the first to third main reels 14a to 14c,
The combination data of the RB winning pattern, the small role winning pattern, the replay winning pattern on each winning line, and the pattern combination data when the reach eyes appear on the display window 13 are stored. Each of the tables 60, 61, and 62 is selected by the control unit 41a in accordance with a selection operation of the notification mode switching button 20. The control unit 41a refers to the stop pattern A table 60 in the notification mode A, the stop pattern B table 61 in the notification mode B, and the stop pattern C table 62 in the notification mode C by referring to the pattern combination data from the first to third patterns. Used for stop control of the main reels 14a to 14c. That is, by the selection operation using the notification mode switching button 20, the stop pattern A table 60, the stop pattern B table 61, the stop pattern C table 62, and the notification pattern by the sub reel 15 written in the memory 42 are switched. Thus, the control unit 41a functions as a reel stop control unit and a picture data selection unit.

The medal hopper 63 pays out a predetermined number of payout medals to the medal tray 25 or adds the specified number to a credit counter when a hit occurs in the game. A payout table in which the number of payout medals is determined for each type of winning is stored in the ROM area of the memory 42, and the control unit 41a reads this and drives the medal hopper 63.

The initial setting input unit 64 is provided inside the housing 11 together with the power switch, and can be operated with the front door 12 opened. When the operator of the game arcade opens the front door 12 and turns on the power switch for the operation of the slot machine 10, the initial setting input unit 64 is appropriately operated, for example, when the BB mode ends. , And at the same time, whether or not to perform automatic settlement of credited medals. In addition, the payout rate can be varied in six stages by a dip switch or the like, and the payout rate of the slot machine 10 can be changed every day depending on which one is selected. In addition,
The payout rate can be easily changed by adjusting the group assignment of the winning table.

When the front door 12 is opened, the main board including the memory 42, the electronic lottery section 45, the winning combination determination section 46 and the like comes to the outside. Therefore, it is possible to make an adjustment to extremely increase the payout rate by rewriting or illegally modifying the data. In order to prohibit such tampering, the main board is enclosed in a sealed case that cannot be opened by caulking or the like, so that input signals from outside the slot machine are restricted and periodic random numbers cannot be used. It is desirable to take such measures. Further, it is preferable to describe manufacturing information such as a manufacturer and a board name on the main board.

Next, the operation of the slot machine configured as described above will be described. First, as shown in FIG.
Before starting the game, the notification mode switching button 20 is operated to select the notification mode. Then, a selection signal is input from the notification mode selection signal generation unit 47 to the control unit 41a by a selection operation of the notification mode switching button 20. The control unit 41a operates the LED control unit 43 to operate the LEDs 24a to 24a.
The lighting control of 4c is performed, and the selected notification mode is displayed to the player. The control unit 41a stores the notification pattern of the sub reel 15 corresponding to the selected notification mode in the memory 4.
Read from 2. After selecting the notification mode, if one to three medals are inserted prior to the start of the game, the number of medals is counted by the inserted medal counter 49. Thereafter, when the start lever 18 is operated, a game start signal is input to the control unit 41a.

At this time, when the notification modes A and B are selected, the reel drive controller 51 is operated by the input of the game start signal. The reel drive controller 51 rotates the first to third main reels 14a to 14c and the sub reel 15 simultaneously. When the notification mode C is selected, the control unit 41a rotates only the first to third main reels 14a to 14c. That is, according to the notification pattern read from the memory 42, whether to rotate the sub reel 15 is determined.

At the same time, the electronic lottery section 45 samples a random number and compares the value with the first winning table for the normal mode to determine the type of winning. When the notification modes A and B are selected, the control unit 41a reads the notification pattern of the sub reel 15 from the ROM area of the memory 42 after the completion of the lottery by the electronic lottery unit 45. When the BB or RB winning is determined by the lottery in the electronic lottery unit 45, the winning table is switched to the second winning table,
The BB or RB winning signal is fed back to the control unit 41a. When the notification mode A is selected, the control unit 41a performs stop control of the stepping motor 52d that drives the sub reel 15, and sets the sub reel 15 to "BIG" so as to correspond to the determined BB or RB winning. Alternatively, the operation is stopped so as to display “REG”. As a result, the player is notified that the BB or RB winning has been internally won.

Thereafter, the operation of the stop buttons 19a to 19c is enabled, and the control unit 41a monitors the operation timing of the stop buttons 19a to 19c while referring to the count value of the above-described pulse counter provided for each reel. At the same time, the first to third main reels 1 are read while reading the combination data from the stop pattern A table 60.
The stop control of 4a to 14c is performed.

The control unit 41a includes stop buttons 19a to 19a.
Before the 19c is operated, the first to third main reels 14a are operated.
The priority is set for each of the patterns 14c to 14c based on the combination data of the patterns in the stop pattern A table 60.
Then, in accordance with the timing at which the stop buttons 19a to 19c are operated, stop control is performed so that a pattern having a higher priority among the drawable patterns is stopped on the winning line. When the BB or RB winning is determined, the pattern having the highest priority is the pattern constituting the BB or RB winning. The control unit 41a stops the corresponding main reel in response to the operation of the first stop button among the stop buttons 19a to 19c, and identifies the type of the pattern stopped on the winning line. I do. Thereafter, according to the type of the pattern stopped on the winning line, the priority of the two rotating reels is set again. Next, when the second stop button is operated, stop control of the second reel is performed based on the set priority. The control unit 41a sets a priority to the pattern of the rotating third reel from the combination of the patterns of the two stopped reels. When the third stop button is operated, the control unit 41a determines the priority based on the set priority. Then, stop control of the third reel is performed. In this way, the first to third main reels 14a to 14a-1 are set while setting the priority order so that the picture corresponding to the determined winning or the reach eye is likely to appear.
The stop control of 4c is performed.

Then, the player makes the stop buttons 19a-
Operate 19c and select “7-7-7” or “BAR-BAR”
-BAR ”, BB or RB
At the same time, the payout of the payout medals is performed. In addition, the player operates the stop buttons 19a to 19c.
To operate “7-7-7” or “BAR-BAR-BA
If the “R” is not aligned and the mode is not changed, the control is performed so that the reach eyes read from the pattern combination data of the stop pattern A table 60 are likely to appear, so that the BB or RB winning is achieved. It is notified that an internal prize has been won. That is, in the notification mode A, the notification by the sub reel 15 and the notification by the reach eye are performed. As described above, in the notification mode A, the sub reel 15
In addition, since it is notified that the BB and RB winnings are internally won at a simple reach, even a player who does not know the reach can enjoy the game.

In the game in the BB mode, the winning table is switched to the third winning table, and it becomes easier to obtain a small winning combination than in the base game. In the BB mode, first,
After inserting one to three medals, the game is started by operating the start lever 18. In the BB mode, the RB mode is up to three times, and the normal game under the BB mode is up to 30 times.
The BB mode ends when any of the number of times is reached. In the RB mode, a maximum of 8
Winning a prize or a maximum of 12 games can be played, and the game ends when any of the number of times is reached. In the case where a winning combination other than a BB or RB winning and a loss are determined by the electronic lottery unit 45, the sub reel 15 stops at a position where nothing is displayed, and a normal operation according to the determined winning combination and the loss is performed. Is performed, and one game ends. First to third reels 14 in this case
The stop control of a to 14c is also performed so that a winning combination or a loss determined by reading from the stop pattern A table appears.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the notification mode B is selected, when the BB or RB winning is determined by the lottery in the electronic lottery section 45, the control section 41a sets the sub reel 15 to nothing. Stop at a position not to be displayed and stop pattern B table 6 in the same manner as when the notification mode A is selected.
Stop control of the first to third main reels 14a to 14c is performed while reading combination data from 1.

Then, when the player presses the stop button 19a-
Operate 19c and select “7-7-7” or “BAR-BAR”
-BAR ”, BB or RB
At the same time, the payout of the payout medals is performed. In addition, the player operates the stop buttons 19a to 19c.
To operate “7-7-7” or “BAR-BAR-BA”.
If the "R" is not aligned and the mode is not changed, the reach or chance read out from the pattern combination data of the stop pattern B table 61 is displayed, and the BB or RB winning is internally won. Is notified. At this time, since the pattern combination data is stored in the stop pattern B table so that a large number of reach eyes appear, various patterns of the reach eyes are notified. When a chance chance appears, the internal prize of the BB or RB prize, the small prize prize is missed, and the player loses, so that the interest of the player can be greatly enhanced.

When the small lottery prize is determined by the electronic lottery unit 45, the control unit 41a stops the sub reel 15 so as to display the type of the small prize prize internally won, and notifies the small lottery prize. In this case, the player arranges the small winning combination symbols displayed on the sub reels 15 to determine the winning. Further, even when the BB and RB winnings are determined by the electronic lottery unit 45, the control unit 41a randomly selects the sub reel 15
To display the small role prize. In this case, the player stops the first to third main reels 14a to 14c so as to align the notified small role winning symbols, but the first to third main reels 14a to 14c do not align the small symbol winning symbols. Stops. In this manner, even when the small-prize prize is informed but the small-prize prize cannot be determined, it is reported that the BB and RB prizes are internally won. When a winning combination and a loss other than the BB or RB winning and the small winning combination are determined by the electronic lottery unit 45, the sub reel 15 stops at the position where nothing is displayed, and the determined winning combination and the loss are determined. The corresponding normal game processing is performed, and one game ends. In this case, the stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is also performed such that the winning combination or the lost pattern read out from the stop pattern B table and determined easily appears. As mentioned above,
In the notification mode B, notification of the small role by the sub reel 15 and notification by the reach eye and the chance eye are performed.

In the notification mode B, the first and third main reels 14a to 14c reach and reach a chance, and the sub reel 15 is used to notify the small win, but the small win cannot be determined. Alternatively, since the RB prize is notified, it is possible to satisfy the player who likes the reach eyes, and the first to third main reels 14a to 14a
By using the 4c and the sub reel 15 to make an effective notification, it is possible to greatly enhance the interest of the player.

As shown in FIG. 9, when the notification mode C is selected, when the electronic lottery section 45 determines the BB or RB winning by lottery, the control section 41a selects the notification mode A. Similarly to the above, stop control of the first to third main reels 14a to 14c is performed while reading combination data from the stop pattern C table 62.

Then, when the player presses the stop button 19a-
Operate 19c and select “7-7-7” or “BAR-BAR”
-BAR ”, BB or RB
At the same time, the payout of the payout medals is performed. In addition, the player operates the stop buttons 19a to 19c.
To operate “7-7-7” or “BAR-BAR-BA”.
If “R” cannot be aligned, the reach read out from the pattern combination data of the stop pattern C table 63 is displayed, and it is notified that the BB or RB winning has been internally won. At this time, since the stop pattern C table stores pattern combination data such that an irregular reach appears in addition to a large number of reach,
The notification based on the largest number of reach eyes among the three modes is performed. In the case where a winning combination other than a BB or RB winning and a loss are determined by the electronic lottery unit 45, the sub reel 15 stops at a position where nothing is displayed, and a normal operation according to the determined winning combination and the loss is performed. Is performed, and one game ends. First to third in this case
The stop control of the reels 14a to 14c is also performed so that a winning combination or a lost pattern read out from the stop pattern C table and determined appears. As described above, in the notification mode C, the notification by the sub reel 15 is not performed, and only the notification by the reach eye is performed. In the notification mode C, notification is performed with the largest number of reach eyes among the three modes, so that a player who prefers the reach eyes can be satisfied.

FIG. 10 shows a recording medium (CD, flexible disk, IC memory, MO, etc.)
0, the recording medium 67 includes means as shown in the flowcharts of FIGS.
A program to be realized by the computer 68 including the CPU 41 and the memory 42 is stored. in this case,
For example, a program for realizing the winning combination determination means, the first notification means, the picture data storage means, the picture data selection means, and the reel stop control means by the computer 67 is stored in the recording medium 6.
Record in 8. Then, the recording medium 68 is loaded into the reading device 69, and the program is installed in the slot machine 10.

The program can be distributed to the slot machine 10 using the Internet instead of installing the program via the recording medium 67. In addition, the distributed program or recording medium 67 of the present invention.
It is also possible to install the program of the present invention read from the PC on a personal computer and play a slot machine game on a monitor.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the illustrated examples, the present invention can be modified appropriately as needed. For example, in the above embodiment, three types of notification modes are set, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be set as appropriate. Further, the contents of the notification mode may be appropriately set. In this case, for example, the notification is not performed by the sub-reel 15 and the reach eye is simplified, or the notification is performed by the sub-reel 15 and the notification is performed with a large number of reach eyes. The configuration of the notification by the notification unit and the configuration of the notification by the second notification unit such as the sub reel 15 may be appropriately combined.

In the above embodiment, the LEDs 24a to 24c
Displayed to the player the type of pattern selected by
The display is not limited to this, and may be displayed by an appropriate method such as display by a display segment or display by a liquid crystal panel.

In the above-described embodiment, the BB, RB, and small role prize has been notified internally by using the sub reel 15 as the second notification means. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Other means, such as a back lamp for illuminating from above, may be used. Also, the sub reel 15
May be arranged as appropriate. Alternatively, the notification by the reach eye alone may be performed as the notification means without using both the notification by the reach eye as the first notification means and the notification by the second notification means, so that the form of the reach eye can be selected.

In the above embodiment, priorities are set for the respective patterns of the first to third main reels 14a to 14c, and the first to third main reels 14a to 14c are determined based on the priorities.
Although the stop control of c is performed, the reel stop control may be performed by providing a plurality of tables each storing a combination of the patterns constituting each winning combination and the appearance location data of the patterns for each winning combination. In this case, an appropriate table is selected in accordance with the operation timing of the stop button, and a pattern or a reach corresponding to the winning combination selected by lottery appears based on the combination of the patterns of the selected table and the appearance location data. The reels are controlled to stop.

In the above-described embodiment, the notification mode switching button 20 is operated to make the notification mode of the notification by the reach eye and the notification mode by the sub reel 15 different. The notification pattern of the notification may be individually selectable.

The present invention is not limited to a reel-driven type slot machine, but may be a video type slot machine,
It is equally applicable to pachinko machines and the like. Further, the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine having three horizontal lines and two diagonal lines as in the above-described embodiment, and may be applied to gaming machines having other winning lines.

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As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the first mode depends on the notification mode selected by the player.
Since the notification by the notification means and the notification by the second notification means are made different, it becomes possible to give a function of a plurality of types of gaming machines to one type of gaming machine. Can be adjusted to

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a slot machine using the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an example of a reach eye that appears when a notification mode A is selected.

FIG. 3 is an example of a reach eye that appears when a notification mode B is selected.

FIG. 4 is an example of a reach eye that appears when the notification mode C is selected.

FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram showing an electrical schematic configuration of the slot machine shown in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of a picture data selection unit.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a game flow when a notification mode A is selected.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a game flow when a notification mode B is selected.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a game flow when a notification mode C is selected.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram when a recording medium storing a program is installed in a slot machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 10 slot machine 20 notification mode switching button 21 notification mode A display window 22 notification mode B display window 23 notification mode C display window 24a, 24b, 24c LED 41a control unit 43 LED control unit 44 picture data selection unit 45 electronic lottery device 47 notification Mode selection signal generator 60 Stop pattern A table 61 Stop pattern B table 62 Stop pattern C table 67 Recording medium 68 Computer 69 Reading device

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of pictures are arranged on the outer periphery are rotated by a game start operation,
A winning combination determining means for determining any of a loss and a plurality of types of winning combinations by lottery, and a fact that a specific winning combination has been selected by the winning combination determining means is displayed on the winning line when the reels stop. In a gaming machine provided with first notification means for notifying by the type of the stopped pattern or the combination of the patterns, the first notification pattern composed of the combination data of the patterns to be displayed on the pattern display unit at the time of the stop control of each reel is provided. A plurality of types of stored pattern data storage means; a pattern data selection means for selecting a predetermined pattern data storage means from the plurality of types of pattern data storage means; and a pattern data selection means responsive to a reel stop operation. The reel stop control is performed according to the combination data of the selected pattern data in the selected pattern data storage means. A reel stop control unit, wherein a type or combination of patterns of the first notification unit and a reel stop control table for stopping the combination of the patterns are different according to the first notification pattern. A gaming machine characterized by the following. 2. A second notification means for notifying the lottery result by the winning combination determination means separately from the first notification means;
A second notification pattern storage unit storing a plurality of types of second notification patterns by the notification unit is provided, and by selecting a predetermined second notification pattern from the second notification pattern storage unit, the notification by the second notification unit is performed. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the difference is made in accordance with the second notification pattern.
The gaming machine described. 3. A second notifying means for notifying the lottery result by the winning combination determining means separately from the first notifying means, and a second notifying means.
Notification pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of second notification patterns by notification means, wherein the first data corresponding to each of the second notification patterns is stored in the picture data storage means.
By storing a notification pattern and selecting a notification mode for making the first notification pattern and the second notification pattern different from each other, the notification by the type or combination of the patterns of the first notification means and the second notification are performed. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification by means is made different according to each notification mode. 4. A plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of patterns are arranged on the outer periphery are rotated by a game start operation,
A winning combination determining means for determining any of a loss and a plurality of types of winning combinations by lottery, and a fact that a specific winning combination has been selected by the winning combination determining means is displayed on the winning line when the reels stop. In a gaming machine having a first notification means for notifying by a type of stopped pattern or a combination of the patterns, a first information comprising pattern combination data and appearance location data to be displayed on the pattern display unit at the time of stop control of each reel. A plurality of picture data storage means each storing a notification pattern; a picture data selection means for selecting a predetermined picture data storage means from the plurality of picture data storage means; a picture pattern in response to a reel stop operation; Refer to the pattern combination data and appearance location data in the pattern data storage means selected by the data selection means, and Therefore, a reel stop control unit for performing a reel stop control is provided, and the type of the pattern or the combination of the patterns of the first notification unit and the appearance position of the pattern are changed according to the first notification pattern. Gaming machine to do. 5. A second notification means for notifying the lottery result by the winning combination determination means separately from the first notification means;
A second notification pattern storage unit storing a plurality of types of second notification patterns by the notification unit is provided, and by selecting a predetermined second notification pattern from the second notification pattern storage unit, the notification by the second notification unit is performed. 5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the difference is made in accordance with the second notification pattern.
The gaming machine described. 6. A second notifying means for notifying the lottery result by the winning combination determining means separately from the first notifying means, and a second notifying means.
Notification pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of second notification patterns by notification means, wherein the first data corresponding to each of the second notification patterns is stored in the picture data storage means.
By storing a notification pattern and selecting a notification mode for making the first notification pattern and the second notification pattern different, notification based on the type or combination of patterns of the first notification means and the appearance position of the pattern is provided. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the notification by said second notification means is made different according to each notification mode. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising selection display means for displaying the type of the second notification pattern or the picture data storage means selected. 8. A winning combination determining means for determining one of a loss and a plurality of kinds of winning combinations by lottery, and when the reel is stopped, the fact that a specific winning combination has been selected by the winning combination determining means is determined. The first notification means for notifying by the type of the pattern stopped on the winning line or the combination of the patterns, and the first notification pattern composed of the combination data of the patterns to be displayed on the pattern display unit when the stop of each reel is stored. A plurality of types of pattern data storage means, a pattern data selection means for selecting a predetermined pattern data storage means from the plurality of types of pattern data storage means, and a selection by the pattern data selection means in response to a reel stop operation. The reel which performs the stop control of the reel according to this combination data with reference to the combination data of the patterns in the stored pattern data storage means. A computer-readable recording medium storing a program for causing a game machine computer as stop control means. 9. A winning combination determining means for determining one of a loss and a plurality of kinds of winning combinations by lottery, and when the reel is stopped, the fact that a specific winning combination has been selected by the winning combination determining means is determined. First notification means for notifying the type of the pattern stopped on the winning line or the combination of the patterns, and the first notification comprising the combination data of the pattern and the appearance location data to be displayed on the pattern display unit when the stop of each reel is controlled. A plurality of types of pattern data storage means each storing a pattern; a pattern data selection means for selecting a predetermined pattern data storage means from the plurality of types of pattern data storage means; and a pattern data in response to a reel stop operation. Reference is made to the pattern combination data in the pattern data storage means selected by the selection means, and the reel stops according to the combination data. A computer-readable recording medium storing a program for causing a game machine computer as reel stop control means for performing control. 10. A winning combination determining means for determining one of a loss and a plurality of types of winning combinations by a lottery, and when the reel is stopped, the fact that a specific winning combination is randomly selected by the winning combination determining means is determined. The first notification means for notifying by the type of the pattern stopped on the winning line or the combination of the patterns, and the first notification pattern composed of the combination data of the patterns to be displayed on the pattern display unit when the stop of each reel is stored. A plurality of types of pattern data storage means, a pattern data selection means for selecting a predetermined pattern data storage means from the plurality of types of pattern data storage means, and a selection by the pattern data selection means in response to a reel stop operation. Refers to the pattern combination data in the pattern data storage means, and performs a reel stop control in accordance with the combination data. Program for causing a game machine computer as stop control means. 11. A winning combination determining means for determining one of a losing and a plurality of types of winning combinations by lottery, and when a reel is stopped when a specific winning combination is randomly selected by the winning combination determining means. First notification means for notifying the type of the pattern stopped on the winning line or the combination of the patterns, and the first notification comprising the combination data of the pattern and the appearance location data to be displayed on the pattern display unit when the stop of each reel is controlled. A plurality of types of pattern data storage means each storing a pattern; a pattern data selection means for selecting a predetermined pattern data storage means from the plurality of types of pattern data storage means; and a pattern data in response to a reel stop operation. Reference is made to the pattern combination data of the pattern data storage means selected by the selection means, and the reels are read in accordance with the combination data. Program for causing a game machine computer as reel stop control means for performing stop control.