JP3985986B2 - Game state display method of gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention displays a game state of a gaming machine that executes a predetermined game in accordance with a player's operation and pays out game media in accordance with the winning mode.On the wayRelated.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  A gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine that advances a game according to a player's operation and pays out a game medium when winning a prize has been loved in the past. Controls for moving / stopping predetermined symbols and various visual / audible outputs controlled by a microcomputer to improve game performance are often used.
[0003]
  In addition to playing games independently for each gaming machine, a system that compares gaming results among a plurality of gaming machines managed by a hall management computer and displays ranking information in the gaming hall Has also been proposed.
[0004]
  In such a gaming system, a plurality of types of management signals representing the gaming state are output from each gaming machine to an external management computer, and the operating state of the gaming machine, presence / absence of an accessory operation, payout state, etc. It is monitored from outside. Furthermore, there is a game in which a plurality of gaming machines are ranked on the basis of the number of games for the number of games and displayed on a display panel in a hall, for example.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  However, in gaming machines such as those described above, players compete with each other for a certain period of time, and game time management is performed.OrIn this case, since it was necessary to check the time using their own clocks, it was not possible to fully enjoy the game of competing among a plurality of players.
[0006]
  In addition, there is no such thing that the skill comparison information with other players is displayed more interesting and easy to see while enjoying the game.
[0007]
  Accordingly, the present invention provides a gaming machine in which a plurality of players can enjoy the game and enjoy the display of the result.Game status display methodIs to provide.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides each playerBy start leverAccording to the operationVariable display device is variably displayed, lottery processing is executed according to the operation of the start lever, and stop operation unit operation by the player and variable display by the variable display device are stopped according to the result of the lottery processing, respectively. MakeRun a predetermined game,When the variable display device is stopped, when it is determined that a combination of predetermined symbols is displayed, a prize is awarded and the result of the determinationThe game state of one and the other gaming machines that can be paid out according to the game machine, the display of the one and the other player display images corresponding to the players of the one and the other gaming machine Displaying on the screen, and for each predetermined winning in each gaming machine, in a mode according to the winning and in a battle format in which the player of the gaming machine and the player of other gaming machines compete for superiority or inferiority, Changing the display of the player display image, while a predetermined bonus game that is more advantageous than the normal game is executed on the one and the other gaming machines, during the game of the one and the other gaming machinesGame stateAnd storing the game data representing the in the bonus game based on the stored information in the storage meansWinning success / failureAnd a step of performing an attack action display by the player display image according to the winning time.
[0009]
  In the present invention, for each predetermined winning in each gaming machine, a battle screen is displayed in which the winning player competes for superiority or inferiority with the other player. It is possible to enjoy each game while easily grasping it, and to increase the fun of the game.
[0010]
  In particular, since the battle screen is displayed for a predetermined bonus game that is more advantageous than a normal game, it is possible to further enhance the interest.
[0011]
[0012]
[0013]
[0014]
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
  1 to 7 are views showing a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and show an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine.
[0016]
  First, a schematic configuration will be described with reference to FIG. 1. This slot machine executes a predetermined game in accordance with a player's operation, and pays out a game medal (game medium) in accordance with the winning mode of the game. As shown in FIG. 1, a gaming mechanism 20 that executes a predetermined gaming operation according to an operation by a player and performs a game medal payout operation according to a winning mode of the game, as shown in FIG. A game control circuit 30 for controlling the operation of the gaming mechanism 20 based on the player's operation state and sensor information and determining the winning of the player during the game, sensors 52 arranged in the machine, Switches 51 for detecting a user's operation and operation of each part.
[0017]
  The game control circuit 30 not only determines the winning of the player who is playing the game, but also inputs the game data representing the gaming state of the other player from the outside via the communication means 53, thereby winning the other player. It has a function as a winning determination means for determining the presence or absence. Further, the communication means 53 can input the game data from other gaming machines and output the game data of the own machine to the other gaming machines, for example, a predetermined hall management computer together with other gaming machines, etc. Is connected to the network.
[0018]
  The slot machine further displays various information displays, for example, one and other player display images 1P and 2P (see FIG. 4) corresponding to the players of the player and other gaming machines on the same screen. Display for changing the display of the player display images 1P and 2P based on the display means 23 such as a liquid crystal display, game data representing the game state of the player of the player and the game data of the other player And a control circuit 40.
[0019]
  The display control circuit 40 is connected to setting operation means 54 (player information input means) for inputting player identification information. The player who is using the display control circuit 40 based on the player identification information. And also functions as a selection means for identifying and selecting an opponent to be described later.
[0020]
  Further, the display control circuit 40 causes the display means 23 to display the player display image 1P of its own machine and the player display image 2P of the other gaming machine that is the opponent, respectively, and these are mutually awarded to each gaming machine. Accordingly, display control of both player display images 1P and 2P is performed in a battle format in which a predetermined attack operation is performed according to the game.
[0021]
  Hereinafter, the slot machine 10 of this embodiment will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 10 includes a variable display device 12, a stop operation unit 13 that is stopped by a player based on the variable display of the variable display device 12, and A gaming mechanism 20 (not shown) that performs variable display of symbols by the other operation unit 14 and the variable display device 12 and operates a group of actuators, which will be described later, in accordance with an operation input to the stop operation unit 13 and the operation unit 14. Gaming means). The stop operation unit 13 and the operation unit 14 are respectively connected to the switches 51, and the operation signals are input from the switches 51 to the game control circuit 30.
[0022]
  The variable display device 12 uses, for example, a mechanical reel (rotating drum), and has three reels 21a, 21b, and 21c. Each of the reels 21a to 21c has a plurality of variable display symbols arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction, and is driven by a step motor (not shown).
[0023]
  The stop operation unit 13 has stop operation buttons 13a, 13b, and 13c that are predetermined stop operations by the player when the reels are stopped. An operation signal corresponding to the operation of the stop operation buttons 13a to 13c is sent from the switches 51. Input to the game control circuit 30. In addition, the other operation unit 14 includes a start lever 15 for instructing the start of the game, and stored medal insertion buttons 16a, 16b, and 16c for one-sheet insertion, two-sheet insertion, and three-sheet insertion that specify the insertion of the stored medal. And a stored medal clearing button 17 and the like.
[0024]
  Above the operation unit 13, the display means 23, a medal slot 24 for a player to insert game medals one by one, a medal slot 25 for a player to insert a large number of game medals together, A lamp group 26 that displays the number of medals inserted and a lamp group 27 that displays the gaming state are provided. The display means 23 is not only the display of the player display images 1P and 2P described above, but also means for displaying various information, for example, the current time, or medal storage number display, chance display, bonus count display, medal payout It also functions as means for performing various displays such as the number display. In FIG. 2, 31 is a game status indicator, 32 is a trunk panel, 33a and 33b are speakers, 34 is a game medal payout slot, and 35 is a tray.
[0025]
  When the game control circuit 30 inputs an operation signal of the start lever 15 as a predetermined start signal based on the input information from the sensors 52 and the switches 51, the game drive circuit 30 drives the reel in the game mechanism 20 according to the operation signal. When the stepping motor is simultaneously driven to start the variable display operation of the variable display device 12 and the stop operation signal of the stop operation buttons 13a to 13c is input, the reel rotation by the step motor is input as the input.PredeterminedThe variable display operation of the variable display device 12 is stopped by stopping each reel so that the number of sliding symbols according to the result of the probability lottery process is reached.That is,The game control circuit 30 is a player according to a predetermined lottery processing program stored in the internal memory.byStart lever15A known lottery process is performed to determine whether or not it is an internal hit according to a start lever operation signal at the time of operation, and further, a predetermined symbol table and a winning symbol stored in the internal memory (a combination of symbols corresponding to winning) Based on the stored data such as the table and the operation state detection information from the sensors 52, the presence or absence of a prize is determined according to the actually stopped symbol and the result of the lottery.
[0026]
  The game control circuit 30 also outputs control data to the drive circuits of the actuators 61 such as the reel driving step motor and the medal payout hopper driving device, while the data representing the current gaming state is output from the setting operation means 54. The information is output to the display control circuit 40 in association with the player information.
[0027]
  The display control circuit 40 mainly includes a control unit 47 in which a clock circuit 44 and a backup circuit 45 are added to a microcomputer including a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 42, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 43, and the like. As an input / output interface circuit, an input port unit 48 for inputting sensor information and an external control signal to the control unit 47, and an output port unit 49 for outputting data from the control unit 47 to the outside Are provided.
[0028]
  In the input port unit 48, the game data of the own machine from the game control circuit 30, game data from another slot machine (or a computer managing the same) via the receiving unit 53a of the communication means 53, and setting Each player's identification information is input from the operation means 54. The setting operation means 54 is an input device that can input information for identifying a player using, for example, alphabets, numbers, symbols, characters display marks, and the like. used. The output port unit 49 is connected to the display unit 23, a drive circuit for actuators 62 for screen display, audio output, lamp display, and the like, and a transmission unit 53 b of the communication unit 53.
[0029]
  The control unit 47 operates in accordance with a predetermined control program stored in the ROM 42, and has a function of controlling the actuators 62, the display means 23 and the like in a predetermined internal hit state and executing a predetermined bonus game. . The predetermined bonus game is more advantageous than a normal game, that is, a regular bonus (RB) capable of a higher winning probability and a higher payout game than a normal game, or a high winning probability and a high payout bonus game for a predetermined number of times. A game such as a big bonus (BB) that can be played.
[0030]
  The backup circuit 45 constitutes a storage means for storing predetermined information related to the game of each player in cooperation with an external storage device in its own machine together with the time information of the time measuring means, preferably a rechargeable type Have backup power supply and backup memory. The predetermined information is, for example, predetermined information such as a game start time, a game end time, the number of acquired medals, the presence / absence or number of specific winnings, and the like for each player.
[0031]
  The control unit 47 executes a predetermined storage control program stored in the ROM 42 so that the game data of each player is input via the receiving unit 53a of the communication means 53 and the game data of the own machine. Data is fetched and stored every predetermined time, and further updated. The control unit 47 also functions as a time measuring means for measuring time based on the clock signal from the clock circuit 44, and the current player's game data obtained from the stored game data information and internal sensor information. For example, an arithmetic process for calculating a difference between stored game data and the latest game data is performed.
[0032]
  The control unit 47 also functions as a ranking information output unit, controls the arithmetic processing based on the sensors 52 and various operation input information, stores and updates game data, and evaluates information on the evaluation period and current time, Evaluation information ranking a plurality of game results within a specific measurement time is generated based on stored information about the player. Here, the specific measurement time is an evaluation period (for example, a fixed time from a specified time, a specified day, a period of a specified number of days from a specified day) set according to a player's setting operation. Yes, the setting operation means 54 functions as a setting means for the evaluation period. Of course, an evaluation period setting means may be provided separately from the setting operation means 54 for inputting player identification information. The evaluation information includes information obtained by ranking the game results of a plurality of players for each player, information obtained by ranking a plurality of game results of the same player, or both of them. Often, in that case, the type of information is selected by the player.
[0033]
  More specifically, for example, the number of game medals acquired during the big bonus (BB), the number of winnings for the 15-piece combination, and the number of winnings for the 10-piece combination are monitored, and the number of gaming medals acquired during the big bonus (BB) is used as a reference. The game result data of each player can be compared and ranked and displayed as shown in FIG. 6 or output to a printer. Of course, monitoring items can be set as appropriate, and the items requested to be displayed by the player can be selected and displayed. Note that the game results to be evaluated here are during the operation of the accessory continuous operation increasing device or the operation of the accessory continuous operating device, that is, in a state where the big bonus (BB) and regular bonus (RB) flags are valid. The number of game medals earned at the time of winning. The ranking information generated by the control unit 47 is stored together with the time information, and the progress of each game is stored.
[0034]
  The control unit 47 outputs predetermined management information related to the gaming operation of the slot machine 10 to an external controller or hall management computer via the transmission unit 53b of the communication means 53. The predetermined management information here refers to information indicating the operating state of the slot machine 10 in addition to the ranking information, for example, a signal indicating a state of operation, error stop, etc., or an operating rate or payout rate of a gaming machine, etc. Is in-flight sensor information or a game control signal or the like necessary for grasping the information, and is information used on the host side as normal real-time monitoring information. Further, although not shown in detail, the controller manages a group of gaming machines arranged in proximity in a game hall such as a game shop, and is connected to a hall management computer together with peripheral devices not shown.
[0035]
  Next, the operation will be described.
[0036]
  First, after performing memory check, output port initialization, and the like when the power is turned on, initialization processing is performed so that the game can be started.
[0037]
  Next, at the start of each game when the start lever 15 is operated, one random number generated from the random number generator is sampled at a predetermined timing, and whether or not this random number belongs to the winning group in the winning probability table. If it is determined that the winning is determined, when the player operates each of the stop operation buttons 13a to 13c, within the range of the number of sliding pieces according to the stop command operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit. Then, stop control of each reel 21a-21c is performed so that it becomes a combination of winning symbols as much as possible. Finally, the winning details are confirmed from the combination of symbols stopped on each effective winning line (three horizontal lines and two diagonal lines corresponding to the number of bets 1 to 3 indicated by a one-dot chain line in FIG. 2), The display unit 23 displays the medal payout number corresponding to the winning content, and outputs a medal payout command signal to the hopper driving driver to pay out the acquired number of medals corresponding to the winning.
[0038]
[Game State Display Method According to One Embodiment]
[0039]
  Next, a gaming state display method for a gaming machine according to an embodiment implemented using the above gaming machine will be described.
[0040]
  In this embodiment, a slot machine 10 that can execute a predetermined game in accordance with a player's operation and pays out a game medal in accordance with a winning mode of the game, and a slot machine connected to the slot machine (hereinafter, one side) And the other gaming machine), the game state of one and the other player display image 1P, 2P corresponding to the player of the one and the other gaming machine is displayed on the screen (the same And the player display so that a player who uses the gaming machine competes with a player who uses the other gaming machine for a predetermined victory or defeat or superiority at each stage of display on the screen) Changing the display of the images 1P and 2P, and while the predetermined bonus game that is more advantageous than the normal game is executed on the one and other gaming machines, Based on the player display images 1P and 2P according to the stage of storing game data representing the gaming state of the gaming machine in the storage means such as the RAM 43, and the winning in the bonus game and the winning time based on the storage information of the storage means A step of displaying an attack action.
[0041]
  Specifically, first, for example, a player of the slot machine 10 inputs his / her player identification code by the setting operation means 54, and further, a list of ranking leaders whose opponents are displayed on the display means 23. It is set by selecting from a table or the like or directly inputting a player identification code of an acquaintance player. At this time, the setting operation means 54 inputs information for identifying a player using, for example, alphabets, numbers, symbols, characters display marks, and the like. Further, it is assumed that the gaming machine or management computer of the opponent is connected to the slot machine 10.
[0042]
  Next, when the Big Bonus (BB) flag is established in any one of the slot machines 10 and the opponent's slot machine, for example, the slot machine 10 which is one game, and the BB symbols are aligned on the active line, In the slot machine 10, it is determined that the big bonus starts, and a battle screen including the player display images 1P and 2P as shown in FIG. At this time, the battle screen may be displayed simultaneously on the opponent's slot machine, or a big bonus (BB) flag is established in the opponent's slot machine, and the BB symbols are aligned on the active line. At the time, a battle screen may be displayed.
[0043]
  Next, for example, when 10 winning combinations are won in one gaming machine (slot machine 10), as shown in FIG. 4 (b), one player display image 1P is 10 times the other player display image 2P. A predetermined attack such as punching corresponding to the formation of the double combination is set. Also, for example, when the 15 player combination is established in the other gaming machine, as shown in FIG. 4C, the other player display image 2P corresponds to the establishment of 15 player combinations with respect to one player display image 1P. A big skill (predetermined attack) such as turning kick is performed.
[0044]
  On the other hand, when a small role is missed, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), a state in which an attack such as a low kick set by the player is missed is displayed.
[0045]
  The display of such an attack action is executed for each winning prize in each gaming machine in the big bonus, and when the big bonus in both gaming machines is completed, the result is determined and as shown in FIG. 5 (b). Display the screen. At this time, for example, the total number of acquired medals and the like are displayed in the center portion (black portion in the figure) of the player display images 1P and 2P.
[0046]
  In the determination, a player with a large number of medals and 15 winning combinations and 10 winning combinations becomes the winner, and the player display image of the loser is displayed on the battle screen as shown in FIG. Erased. FIG. 2C shows a state where the image 2P of the player of another gaming machine has been deleted.
[0047]
  Here, when the player of the slot machine 10 selects the player who becomes the opponent again or designates it by inputting the identification code, the player display image 2P of the next opponent is displayed. At this time, for example, if the new player is the same as the previous one, the same player display image 2P as the previous one is displayed, which is different from the previous one.GameIf it is a player, a player display image different from the previous one is displayed.
[0048]
  As described above, in the gaming state display method of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, for each predetermined winning in each gaming machine, display of a battle screen in which the winning player performs a predetermined attack action on the other player Therefore, it is possible to easily grasp each other's score and failure from the movement of the player display images 1P, 2P each time, and enjoy each game while easily grasping the superiority and inferiority of the game. Interesting can be increased.
[0049]
  Moreover, since the said battle | competition screen is displayed about the predetermined | prescribed bonus game more advantageous than a normal game, the interest can be heightened more.
[0050]
  In addition, in the slot machine in which the big bonus (BB) flag was later established out of the two gaming machines to play against, based on the game data and the time information previously input by communication and stored in the storage means , The method of changing the display of the battle screen to match the time of BB start on both gaming machines, and the game on the gaming machine that started BB earlier, became BB start later A method of fast-forwarding when starting the display of a battle screen on a gaming machine is conceivable.
[0051]
  Moreover, in this embodiment, although demonstrated using the battle | competition type | mold game as a game which performs the display which an opponent competes for victory or defeat or superiority, it will not be specifically limited if it is a game which competes for victory or defeat or superiority. Needless to say.
[0052]
[Game state display method according to another embodiment]
[0053]
  6 and 7 are diagrams illustrating a gaming state display method for a gaming machine according to another embodiment that is implemented using the gaming machine described above.
[0054]
  This embodiment is a method of displaying a gaming state of a slot machine 10 that can execute a predetermined game in accordance with a player's operation and pay out gaming media in accordance with the winning mode of the game. Displaying an image of the number of acquired medals representing the gaming state of the player in the game and another player on the same screen of the display means 23, and for each winning of each player, at least on the same screen Changing the image of one medal acquisition number and displaying the change of the game state between the player in the game and the other player so as to be comparable.
[0055]
  Specifically, the player's setting operation information by the setting operation means 54 and game data of other players from the outside via the communication means 53 are respectively taken into the control unit 47, and in the gaming state, the slot The game data related to the player's game played on the machine 10 and the game data in the external slot machine are stored in the control unit 47 together with the time information in real time, and the latest ranking information is accumulated.
[0056]
  Further, based on this ranking information, the control unit 47 uses the player name, the number of medals acquired in the big bonus, the number of winnings for 15 winning combinations as shown in FIG. Alternatively, ranking information is created that lists a predetermined number (for example, 10 people) of the top graders within a recent fixed period (for example, two days from yesterday to the present).
[0057]
  When the player performs a setting operation for requesting output of ranking information, the ranking information is displayed on the display means 23, and when the player performs a setting operation for outputting ranking information for a specific period. In accordance with the setting operation, ranking information for a specific period is preferably generated and displayed on the display means 23. In this case, not only the comparison items in the display example shown in FIG. 6 but also display the machine number of the gaming machine, the big bonus / regular bonus classification, the total number of inserted coins, etc. Also good.
[0058]
  Next, when the big bonus (BB) flag is established in the slot machine 10 and the BB symbols are aligned on the active line, it is determined that the big bonus starts, and the ranking display shown in FIG. 6 is displayed. At this time, if there is a particularly designated opponent and the same display is permitted in the opponent's slot machine, the ranking may be displayed at the same time, or the big slot (BB) of the opponent's slot machine may be displayed. When the flag is established and the BB symbols are aligned on the active line, the battle screen is displayed.
[0059]
  Next, when the game is started, as shown in FIG. 7A, a display such as a medal winning number n1, a winning combination n2, a winning combination n2, a winning combination n3 of a 10 winning combination, Indications n4 and n5 indicating the position within the nationwide net range (the range in which data can be collected) are displayed, and the numerical value of each comparison item is updated to the latest information as the player's game progresses. It will be done.
[0060]
  Also, when the results of the ranking leader who is playing a game on another machine change, the ranking information is updated and the numerical value of the corresponding comparison item in the display screen is updated to the latest information.
[0061]
  During this game, the ranking display shown in FIG. 6 may be erased or may remain displayed on the same screen, but there is an opponent specifically designated by the player who is playing, and the player's slot If a setting operation permitting similar display is performed on the machine, the comparison display fields as shown in FIG.
[0062]
  Such a game state display is executed while being changed for each winning in each gaming machine in the big bonus.
[0063]
  When the big bonus ends (when both opponents are designated, both BBs end), the final results screen display as shown in FIG. 7 (b) is displayed, and a predetermined range such as in the store or nationwide or the player's In the designated range, it is determined whether or not the player is ranked in the superior. And when ranked high, it is shown in FIG.likeIn addition, a display congratulating the top graders is performed together with fanfare and flashing lamps. In the case of a match, the determination result of win / loss is also displayed.
[0064]
  Thus, also in the gaming machine game state display method of the present embodiment, at least one of the plurality of images displayed on the same screen of the gaming machine changes for each winning of each player, and the change Thus, changes in the gaming state of a plurality of players are displayed so as to be easily comparable. Therefore, each player can grasp each other's score and the latest ranking, and can easily enjoy their own game while easily grasping the superiority and inferiority thereof, thereby increasing the fun of the game. Moreover, since the said battle | competition screen is displayed about the predetermined | prescribed bonus game more advantageous than a normal game, the interest can be heightened more.
[0065]
  Although each of the above embodiments is a slot machine, the present invention is not limited to the slot machine, and can be applied to other gaming machines having similar game functions, such as a pachinko machine. Needless to say. Further, the above-described battle screen display means does not necessarily have to be a screen installed in the gaming machine, and can be provided outside the gaming machine as an independent dedicated screen.
[0066]
【The invention's effect】
  According to the present invention, at least one of the plurality of images displayed on the same screen of the gaming machine changes for each player's winning, and the change of the gaming state of the plurality of players is facilitated by the change. Because it is displayed in a comparable manner, it is possible to grasp each other's score and latest ranking among players and enjoy their own games while easily grasping their superiority and inferiority, increasing the fun of the game it can.
[0067]
  In particular, for each predetermined winning in each gaming machine to be competed, a screen is displayed in which the winning player competes for superiority or inferiority with the other player, and in addition, the movement of the player display image shows each other. It is possible to easily grasp the score, failure, etc. of each time and increase the fun of the game. Furthermore, if the screen display is performed for a predetermined bonus game that is more advantageous than the normal game, the interest can be further enhanced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a conceptual block diagram of a main part of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a block configuration diagram of a control circuit in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming state display method for a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows a change in a battle screen.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a game state display method for a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows a change in the battle screen following the battle screen of FIG. 4;
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming state display method for a gaming machine according to another embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram illustrating an example of ranking information display at the time of starting a big bonus.
7 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming state display method of a gaming machine according to another embodiment of the present invention, and shows a change in comparison screen display following the screen of FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1P, 2P player display image
10 slot machine
12 Variable display device
13 Stop operation section
13a, 13b, 13c Stop operation button
14 Other controls
15 Start lever
16a, 16b, 16c Reservation medal insertion button
17 Reservation medal clearing button
20 Game mechanism
21a, 21b, 21c reel
23 Display means
30 game control circuit (game control means)
40 Display control circuit (display control means, selection means)
41 CPU
42 ROM
43 RAM (storage means)
44 Clock circuit
45 Backup circuit(Memory means)
47 Control unit
51 Switches
52 Sensors
53 Communication means
53a receiver
53b Transmitter
54 Setting operation means
61,62 Actuators

Claims (1)

Each of the variable display devices is variably displayed according to the operation of the start lever by the player, the lottery process is executed according to the operation of the start lever, and the result of the operation of the stop operation unit by the player and the result of the lottery process, respectively. A predetermined game for stopping variable display by the variable display device is executed accordingly, and when the variable display device is stopped, it is determined that a combination of predetermined symbols is displayed, and a result of the determination A method for displaying the gaming state of one and the other gaming machines that can pay out gaming media according to
Displaying one and the other player display images corresponding to the players of the one and the other gaming machines on a screen;
For each predetermined prize in each gaming machine, the display of the player display image is changed in a mode corresponding to the prize and in a battle format in which the player of the gaming machine and the player of another gaming machine compete for superiority or inferiority And including
Storing the game data representing the gaming state during the game of the one and the other gaming machines in the storage means while the predetermined bonus game advantageous to the normal game is executed on the one and the other gaming machines;
Further comprising the step of displaying an attack action based on the player display image in accordance with the success / failure of the winning included in the game data in the bonus game and the time of the winning based on the stored information of the storage means. A game state display method for a gaming machine characterized by the above.

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