JPS62253091A - Body rotating type game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a reel-type game machine typified by a slot machine. More specifically, the present invention relates to a reel-type game machine that allows you to play more interestingly.

[Prior Art] A reel-type game machine such as a slot machine usually uses three pattern reels each having a large number of symbols provided on its circumferential surface, and rotates them so that one symbol is provided on each reel. When the player presses the stop button, each symbol reel is stopped at random, and a prize is determined according to the combination of symbols on a predetermined winning line. If a prize is won, a predetermined number of medals are awarded. It is a game machine that pays out.

Figures 7 and 8 show such a conventional drum-type game machine (Z).
A schematic front view of the game machine, the winning line on the front panel, and the symbol reel seen from the reel window are shown.

The reel-type game machine (Z) is also called a slot machine, and has a box-shaped housing, inside which are three picture reels (1), (2), (
3) and a motor and other control equipment for rotating them.

It should be noted that, on each of the outer circumferential surfaces of the respective symbol reels (1), (2), and (3), 21 symbols of, for example, 7 types are displayed in a random arrangement order. In addition, the front panel at the top of the front (211) has pattern reels (1), (2), (3).
a reel window for the player to see through the symbols; a start switch (10) for rotating each of the symbol reels (1), (2), and (3); a start switch (10) for rotating each of the symbol reels (1), (2),
Stop button 01 to stop the rotation of (3) individually
), O'2J103), a medal slot (9), and a line indicator for displaying the position and number of winning lines.

In this game machine (Z), five winning lines are prepared corresponding to the three rows of symbols on each symbol reel (1), (2), and (3) that appear in the reel window, and from among these, there are five winning lines. A predetermined position and number of winning lines are mechanically selected depending on the number of medals inserted. In other words, if the number of medals inserted by the player into the medal slot (9) is one, only the center line (I) is displayed, and if the number of medals inserted by the player is two, the upper and lower lines (na) are placed in the center line (T). , (II b) are added, and if there are 3 cards, then the diagonal lines (m a) and (m b) are added to each of the 5 lines to become the winning line. is preset.

In games on such conventional gaming machines (Z), one, three, or five winning lines are selected depending on the number of coins that the player inserts into the coin slot (9), and then The indicated line indicator lights up, and the player is informed of the position and number of winning lines. Then, the player presses the start switch (to) and each symbol reel (1),
(Turn 2, (3) to start the game. After that, as shown in Figure 9, press the old stop button), (
12), press each old in any order <201),
Each symbol reel (1), (2), (3) stops rotating,
When all the symbol reels (1), (2), and (3) have stopped (202), winning is determined based on the combination of the stopped symbols on the entered prize line (203). If the player wins a prize, a predetermined number of medals are paid out (204) (hereinafter, this game will be referred to as the normal game).

By the way, the rotational speed of each of the pattern reels (1), (2, and (3)) is such that it is difficult to clearly read the patterns on the outer periphery, and in most cases, the player presses the stop button.
, (121, (to)) can be pressed randomly, but you can aim to some extent and move the symbol reel (
1), (2, and (3)) can be stopped.

Therefore, such a reel type game machine (Z) is a game machine that appropriately stimulates the player's desire to shoot and allows him to play interesting games.

In addition to the above-mentioned normal game, this conventional gaming machine (Z) is also capable of playing a continuous role-playing game that is played using a single pattern reel, in order to further increase the fun of the game. The continuous yakuza game is generally referred to as a small bonus game, and after rotating the symbol reels, the symbol reels are stopped one by one until one of the symbol reels stops at a symbol that specifies a continuous yakuza object. For example, it is a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

Such a continuous accessory game can be played by operating a built-in continuous accessory device when a specific winning combination among the winning combinations of the normal game is achieved. Furthermore, some machines are equipped with a continuous accessory increasing device that allows a so-called large bonus game that increases the number of games of the consecutive accessory game itself, and is designed to further arouse interest in the game.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In the conventional game machine (Z), the stop position of the symbol reel is a combination of the element of chance and the element of the player's technique of aiming and pressing the stop button. It is widely used as a game machine that allows you to play very fun games.

However, the inventor of the present invention has been conducting intensive research on game machines that can play even more interesting games, and has discovered that when a specific winning combination is won in a regular game, a small bonus game or a large bonus game can be played by means other than the symbol reels. chance (hereinafter, this game is referred to as a secondary game)
I found that if I gave the player more information, I could make the game even more interesting.

The present invention provides a new drum-type game machine completed based on this knowledge.

[Means for solving problems] The reel type game machine of the present invention will be explained based on FIG. 1.

The present invention provides (a) at least three pattern reels (1), (2), (3) in which an appropriate number of different types of patterns are displayed on a circumferential surface;
), and a first drive device (5) provided in each of the symbol reels (1), (2), and (3) in order to rotate the symbol reels (1), (2), and (3); (6), (7)
(b) at least three discs (81) each having an appropriate number of different numbers displayed on the disc surface;
(82), (83) and their disks (81), (82), (
83), each disk (81), (82),
(83) A second drive device (84) provided in each of the
, (85) and (86), and (c
) A first stop means 0 that individually gives a stop signal to each of the first drive devices (5), (6), and (sword) by human operation.
11, a'2J, O, (first detection device that detects the stop position of each symbol reel (1), (2), [3) when the small rotation is stopped, (5), (+71 and , (e) a normal game determining means (31) that determines whether or not there is a winning combination based on the detection signal of Oθ, m in the first detection device, and issues a start signal of a sub-game when a specific winning combination is obtained; (f>
A second stop means 04) that gives a stop signal to the second drive device (84), (85), (8G), and (9) each disc (81), (82), (83) when the rotation is stopped. second detection devices (87), (88), (89) for detecting the stop position of the
and (b) second detection device (87), (88), (89)
(i) a sub-game determining means (32) for determining whether or not there is a winning based on the detection signal; and (i) the normal game determining means (31).
) or the signal from the sub-game determining means (32) is input manually, the present invention is characterized by comprising a hopper driving means (33) for driving a hopper to pay out payout medals.

The combination of numbers at the target positions when the disks (81), (82), and (83) stop (hereinafter referred to as stop numbers) changes randomly each time, for example, by rotating at different rotational speeds. , or the start of rotation is slightly off.

Note that the second stopping means (14) may be operated manually or may be operated automatically.

[Operation] In the present invention, the three pattern reels (1), (2), and (3) are rotated by the first drive device (5), (6), and (force).

After starting the rotation, the first stopping means 01), 02), 03
When is manually operated, the three symbol reels (1), ('2J, and (3)) stop at the rotational position corresponding to the time of the operation.

When the symbol reels (1), (2) %-(3) stop, the respective rotation stop positions are determined by the first detection devices a and a.
e.

(Both are detected by 171.

As described above, when one normal game ends, the normal game determining means (31) determines whether the first detection device
θ, based on the stop signal from the surface, each symbol reel (1),
It is determined whether or not the stopped symbols (2) and (3) are a winning combination, and in the case of a specific winning, a sub-game start signal is issued.

In the sub-game, three discs (81), (
82) and (83) start rotating.

The rotation of each disc (81), (82), and (83) is stopped by the operation of the second stop means 04) [2, the sub-game determining means ( 32). If a normal prize is won in the normal game, the hopper driving means (33) is activated at that point, payout medals are paid out, and one game ends without moving to the sub-game. If a specific prize is won in the normal game, the payout medals of the normal game are paid out and the game moves to the sub-game. When a prize is won even in the sub-game, the continuous bonus device and the consecutive bonus device increase at that point, and the player can enjoy the small bonus game and the large bonus game. If no prize is won in the normal game, one game ends without paying out the dividend medals, and even if no prize is won in the sub-game, the game ends and the original state returns.

[Example] Next, the present invention will be explained in detail.

FIG. 1 is a functional explanatory diagram of the present invention, FIGS. 2a and 2b are front views of main parts of the front panel and disc of a reel-type gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is an electrical diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention. A circuit diagram, FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the game content of the first embodiment, FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the game content of the second embodiment,
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the game contents of the third embodiment.

Embodiment 1 In FIG. 2a, is the front panel of a slot machine according to this embodiment. There are three reel windows in the center of the front panel (211), from which you can see the three rows of symbols on the symbol reels (1), (2, and (3)) for the normal game. The symbol reels (1), (2), and (3) have, for example, 21 symbols of seven types displayed on the outer periphery in pieces arranged at equal pitches.Such symbols Reels (1), (2), (3
) are supported by a mounting frame inside the main body, and stepping motors (5), (6), (swords) constituting the first drive device are connected to each rotating shaft. As the drive device, a control motor such as a DC motor or an AC motor can also be used. (T), (Ila)
, (nb), (II[a), and (mb) are winning lines, respectively, and these line indication lines are displayed on the reel window sumo wrestler.

Additionally, three discs (81), (82), (83) for secondary games are provided at the top of the front panel (2'D). ) are supported by a mounting frame inside the main body, and each rotating shaft is equipped with a stepping motor (84) that constitutes a second drive device.
), (85), and (86) are connected. Note that the second drive device can also use a control motor such as a DC motor or an AC motor. As shown in section 2b,
The disks (81), (82), and (83) have numbers from O to 9 displayed circumferentially on the disk surface, and on the top of each disk (81), (82), and (83), are windows (71), <72>, (7
3) is provided.

In addition to the above, the front panel (21) includes a payout display Q4 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning.1 A medal slot (9) into which a predetermined number of medals are inserted for each game;
Start switch for starting each symbol reel (
stop buttons (It), (12 )S(+3
1. A stop button 04) for stopping the disks (81), (82), and (83) is provided.

Next, the drive circuits of each of the game machines will be explained based on FIG. (30) is a microcomputer that controls the entire slot machine. The microcomputer (30) performs comparisons and judgments necessary for the progress of the game based on input signals. A program that determines procedures such as comparison and judgment in the 020% CPU that outputs the results as control signals, and the order of their execution, as well as combination data of winning stop symbols and winning stop numbers necessary for winning determination in the normal game and sub-games. ROM to store such data, RAM to store other data
, an input port (36) for adjusting the timing of external and internal signals and selecting input/output signals, and an output port (35) for outputting control signals.

Stepping motors (5), (6), (power) are connected to the output port (35) via a drive circuit (38), and while a pulse-like control signal is sent from the CPU, the drive circuit ( A drive signal is sent from 38) to rotate the stepping motors (5), (6), and (7).

The human-powered boat (3B) is connected to a start switch n1 (old), (121, Q3, Q4), a position detection sensor old (Oe, 07), and a medal detector (41). In addition, the signal line of the start switch (to) and each stop button (It), (+2), a3.04
) are provided with a starting circuit (47) and a stopping circuit (48), respectively. The position detection sensor G
1 (+e, CV) C, each pattern IJ -/l, (1), (
2. (3) This device detects the reset signal section provided at one location on the circumference, and is composed of a photo sensor, etc., and is detected every rotation of each pattern reel (1), (2), and (3). It is designed to issue a reset signal once per cycle.

The medal detector (41) detects whether medals are inserted into the medal slot (9) and the number of medals,
Microswitches, photosensors, etc. are used.

Furthermore, stepping motors (84), (85), and (8B) are connected between the output port (35) and the input boat (3B) to rotate the disks (81), (82), and (83). has been done. The stepping motors (84), (8
5) and (86) rotate when a drive signal is sent from the drive circuit (39) while a control signal is sent from the CPU. In addition, each stepping motor (84), (85), (86)
The rotational speed of each disc (8
1), (82), (83) windows (71), (72), (
73) The combination of numbers that appear above changes randomly each time. When the stop button (14) is pressed, the drive signal from the CPU is stopped, and the stepping motors (84), (85), and (86) stop rotating. The position detection sensors (87), (88), and (89) are provided at one location on the circumference of each disc (81), (82), and (83), and are for detecting the set signal portion, such as photo sensors. Each disk (81), (82
), (83), one reset signal is generated for each rotation.

Furthermore, the output port (35) is equipped with a hopper (42) that pays out medals that are paid out when winning a prize, and a symbol reel (1), (2).
), a speaker (43) that plays a melody with a different tone each during the rotation of (3) or when winning a prize, and a payout display (43) that displays the number of winning medals (for example, 2, 5, 8, 10, 15, etc.) 24), each drive circuit (
44), (45), and (46).

In this embodiment, when a player inserts a medal into the medal slot (9) while the power is on, a detection signal is sent from the medal detector (41) to the CPU, and the CPU operates the slot machine. state, and also turn on the speaker (43
) is also sent a drive signal to play a predetermined melody.

In this state, if the player presses the start switch 00),
The activation signal is taken into the CPU, and drive signals are simultaneously issued from CPt and l to the stepping motors (5), (6), and (7), and the pattern reels (1), (2), and (3) are activated. -Start rotating in unison. After this, the player presses each stop button 0.
11, (12) When you press S (13), the stop ratio signal is taken into the CPU, the drive signal from the CPU is immediately stopped, and the rotation of the pattern reels (1), ('2J, (3)) is stopped. do.

Note that since the stepping motors (5), (6), and (7) rotate in quick response to the drive signal, they stop almost instantaneously when the player presses a button. Therefore, the player can freely select the order and time interval for pressing each stop button QD, +12) 113), and press each symbol reel (1), (113).
2) and (3) can be tried to stop at the desired position.

Normal game determining means (31) and sub game determining means (
32) is realized by software processing by the microcomputer (30).

The winning decision is normally made in the same manner as in the game. C
Among the reset signals input from the position detection sensor 4, ae, a7) every rotation of each symbol reel (1), (2), (3), the PU starts from the time when the final reset signal is input manually. When a stop signal is input, each stepping motor (5
), (6), and (7) until the transmission of the drive signal is stopped. 1 of the symbols appearing on each symbol reel (1), +21, (3)
Since the number of pulses of the drive signal required to rotate a frame is known in advance, the number of pulses of each symbol reel (1), (2), and (3) will appear on the reel window depending on the number of pulses counted. It is determined whether it is stopped. In order to determine winning, several combinations of symbols related to winning are stored in a predetermined area of the ROM.

The CPU uses the count pulse number as an index to
Compare the information in M. If the comparison results match, it means a prize, and the type of prize is also determined.

The winning determination of the sub-game is made by the CPU based on the reset signals from the position detection sensors (87), (88), and (89) in the same manner as in the case of the pattern reels (1), (2), and (3). and each disk (81), (82), (83)
It is determined whether or not there is a winning combination by detecting the stop number and comparing it with the winning combination in the ROM.

After the judgment of the normal game and the judgment of the sub-game, the CPU
When a drive signal is issued toward the hopper, the hopper is thereby driven and medals are dispensed.

The content of the game in the embodiment described above will be explained based on FIG. 4.

When the power is on, the player inserts the medal into the medal slot (9)
When the player presses the start switch (money), the symbol reels (1), (2, and (3) begin to rotate (lOl), and the game starts.Then, the player presses the stop button (01),
02) and ■ arbitrarily (102), the symbol reels (1), ('2J, and (3) will stop at the positions corresponding to the button operations (103). At this point, the winning determination will be made. If I (104) do not win, the game is over.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the winnings that were considered to be consecutive winnings and increasing consecutive winnings in conventional game machines are removed from the normal game, and when a specific winning occurs, the game is transferred to the sub-game, and the continuous winnings are transferred to the sub-game in the sub-game. The game allows you to win prizes such as objects and continuous bonuses. If such a particular prize is won, the disc (
81), (82), and (83) begin to rotate (105)
, the sub-game begins. In this embodiment, the payout (10B) of the particular winning payout medal is made after the start of the sub-game, but of course the payout may also be made before the start of the sub-game, that is, immediately after the end of the normal game. good. When the player presses the stop button 04) (107
), the disks (81), (82), and (83) stop rotating. Then, it is determined by the microcomputer (1) whether the stopped numbers at this time are winning consecutive winnings (large bonus), winning consecutive winnings (small bonus), or losing (108). In that case, the winning number arrangement is, for example, when r 7-7-7J, you win a consecutive bonus, and when r 5-5-5J or r 9-9-9J, you win a consecutive bonus, etc. It can be said. If no prize is won in the sub-game, the game is immediately over, but if a prize is won, the continuous bonus game device or the consecutive bonus device increases, and then the raw bonus game or the first bonus game can be enjoyed.

As described above, in this embodiment, the steps (
In addition to the normal game from step 101) to step (104), the sub-game from step (105) to step (110) can be executed, making it possible to play a very enjoyable game.

Example 2 This example will be explained based on FIG. 5. In addition, in the same figure,
The normal game part is not shown because it is the same as in the first embodiment, and only the part after step (104) in FIG. 4 is shown.

In this embodiment, the winnings of continuous accessory items (large bonus) are left in the normal game, and only the winnings of consecutive accessory objects (small bonuses) are won in the sub-game. That is, the winning symbols of the continuous winning combination are removed from the symbol reels (1), (2), and (3).

In step (104), the winning of the regular game is determined, and if a predetermined prize is won, the disc (81
), (82), and (83) rotate (105), the sub-game starts, and at the same time medals for winning prizes are paid out (
10B). Next, when the player presses the stop button (14) (107), the rotation of the discs (81), (82), and (83) stops, and the winning of the sub-game is determined by the microcomputer ■ from the combination of stopped numbers. is carried out (108)
. If the player wins as a result of the determination, the small bonus game can be executed (109). If you miss, the game is over.

Incidentally, if the determination in step (104) in the normal game is that the winning of the continuous accessory increase is correct, the winning payout medals are paid out (Ill), and then the big bonus game can be executed (112).

Example 3 This example will be explained based on FIG. 6. Note that the normal game part is not shown in this figure because it is the same as in the first embodiment, and only the part after step (104) in FIG. 4 is shown.

In this embodiment, winnings of continuous accessories (small bonus) are left in the normal game, and only winnings of increasing consecutive accessories (large bonus) are made to be won in the sub-game. In other words, the winning symbols with continuous increase in role objects are removed from the symbol reels (1), (2), and (3).

In step (104), a winning determination is made, and if a predetermined prize is won, the discs (81), (82)
, (83) rotates (105) and the sub-game starts, and at the same time medals of winning dividends are paid out (10B).

Next, when the player presses the stop button (141), the disc (8
The rotation of 1), (82), and (83) is stopped, and the winning of the sub-game is determined by the microcomputer (1) based on the combination of the stopped numbers (10g). If the player wins as a result of the determination, the big bonus game can be played (110). If you miss, the game is over.

Incidentally, if the successive winning combination is correct in the determination in step (104) in the normal game, the small bonus game can be executed (109) after the winning payout medals are paid out (10B).

Example 4 In the above examples, disks (81) and (82) were used.
, (83) is done with one stop button 04) shown in Fig. ), and use the respective disks (8I) and (82
) and (83), and the stop signal may be sent individually by manual operation.

Alternatively, a stop button may not be provided at all, and a stop signal may be automatically generated after a certain period of time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) has elapsed.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[Effects of the Invention] According to the present invention, when a player wins a prize in a regular game, he or she not only receives the winning dividend but also plays a sub-game, so that the player can enjoy an interesting game.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a functional explanatory diagram of the present invention, Figs. 2a and 2b are front views of main parts of the front panel and disk of the rotating drum type game machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 3 is an electrical diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention. Circuit diagram, Fig. 4 is a flowchart showing the game content of the first embodiment, Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing the game content of the second embodiment, Fig. 6 is a flowchart showing the game content of the third embodiment, Figs. is an explanatory diagram of a conventional game machine, and FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the contents of a conventional game. (Main symbols in the drawing) (1), (2), (3): Pattern reel (5), (6), ('7), (84), (85), (8B) Varnish chipping motor (K) ), start switch (II), 02), 03.04): stop button b, Oe
, a7), (87), (88), (89): Position detection sensor (3
0): Microcomputer (31): Normal game determining means (32): Sub-game determining means (33): Hopper driving means (41): Medal detector (42): Hopper (81), (82), (83) ) :Yen Board size 1 Figure 22aFigure 81 82 8B figure 5 figure figure 4 Figure O6 figure Z: 22 22

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1 (a) At least three pattern reels on which a suitable number of different types of patterns are displayed on a circumferential surface, and a device provided on each pattern reel for rotating the pattern reels. (b) at least three disks each having an appropriate number of different numbers displayed on the disk surface; and a second drive device provided on each disk for rotating the disks; (c) a first stop means for individually giving a stop signal to each of the first drive devices by human operation; and (d) a stop position of each symbol reel when rotation is stopped. (e) a normal game determining means that determines whether or not there is a winning combination based on the detection signal of the first detecting device, and that issues a start signal for a sub-game when a specific winning combination is achieved; (f) a second stop means that gives a stop signal to the second drive device; (g) a second detection device that detects the stop position of each disc when rotation is stopped; (h) detection by the second detection device. a sub-game determining means for determining whether or not a prize has been won based on a signal; (i) driving a hopper to pay out payout medals when a signal from the normal game determining means or a signal from the sub-game determining means is input; A reel-type game machine comprising a hopper drive means.