JP2000233042A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To display a figure displayed on a figure variable display unit to the external with a different predetermined display pattern. SOLUTION: A slot machine comprises a figure display unit capable of displaying a plurality of kinds of figures displayed on a figure variable display unit, a selection table 140 having a plurality of figures and their display patterns to be displayed on the figure display unit, a display pattern determining means 180 for determining the figure and the display pattern to be displayed on the figure display unit on the basis of the selection table 140, and a figure display control means 190 for displaying the predetermined figure on the figure display unit with a predetermined display pattern on the basis of the figure and the display pattern determined by the display pattern determining means 180.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine for displaying a symbol displayed on a symbol variation display device in a specific display pattern.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this kind of slot machine,
It has been known that a symbol displayed on a symbol variation display device is displayed on the front of a slot machine as a description of a winning symbol.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional slot machine, the pattern is simply displayed and cannot be changed, and the information lacks interest. Therefore, the slot machine according to claims 1 to 3 has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the related art, and the purpose is to design a symbol displayed on a symbol variation display device. Apart from this, it is intended to provide a slot machine which can be displayed externally in a specific display pattern.

[0004] In addition, the slot machine according to the second aspect of the present invention provides a selection table for determining a symbol and a display pattern to be displayed on the symbol display device, in accordance with a result of the prize determination by the prize determining means. An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of displaying a symbol and a display pattern corresponding to a winning determination result on a symbol display device by extracting the symbols from a table.

[0005] In addition to the above, the slot machine according to the third aspect is characterized in that in a game after a determination of winning a big bonus,
Under the condition that the winning combination of the small winning combination has been performed, the same symbol as the symbol included in the combination of the symbols corresponding to the winning small winning combination is easily displayed on the symbol display device, so that the big bonus winning determination is performed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine capable of visually notifying a player of the fact.

Further, the slot machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention can promote the progress of the game by omitting the display of a specific pattern on the symbol display device when a specific prize is won. It is intended to provide.

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems (Features) The present invention is to achieve the above-mentioned object, and its contents will be described below with reference to an embodiment of the invention shown in the drawings. . (Claim 1) The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein a symbol display device (40) capable of displaying a plurality of types of symbols displayed on the symbol variation display device (30), and the symbol display device (40). A selection table (140) including a plurality of types of symbols to be displayed and their display patterns, and a display pattern determination for determining a symbol to be displayed on the symbol display device (40) and its display pattern based on the selection table (140). Means (180), based on the symbol and display pattern determined by the display pattern determining means (180), the symbol display device (40)
And a symbol display control means (190) for displaying a specific symbol in a specific display pattern.

Therefore, according to the slot machine of the first aspect, the display pattern determining means (180) determines the symbol to be displayed on the symbol display device (40) and the display pattern based on the selection table (140). I do. The symbol display control means (190) causes the symbol display device (40) to display a specific symbol in a specific display pattern based on the symbol and the display pattern determined by the display pattern determining means (180). (Claim 2) A slot machine according to claim 2, further comprising a selection table (140) in addition to the features described in claim 1.
Are provided with different appearance rates of the respective display symbols and the respective display patterns, and the display pattern determining means (180) determines under a predetermined condition whether or not a prize is won.
10) and a table extraction for extracting a specific selection table (140) for determining symbols and display patterns from a plurality of selection tables (140) according to a winning determination result of the winning determination means (110). Means (150).

Therefore, according to the slot machine of the second aspect, the lottery table selecting means includes the prize judging means (1
A specific selection table (140) is extracted from a plurality of selection tables (140) having different appearance rates of each display symbol and each display pattern according to the winning determination result of (10). For this reason,
The appearance rate of the display symbol and the display pattern will differ depending on the winning determination result. (Claim 3) A slot machine according to claim 3, in addition to the above-mentioned features of claim 1 or 2, a prize determining means.
(110) performs at least two prize determinations of a big bonus prize that can be played in a state more advantageous than a normal game and a small role prize in which a prize medal is paid out, and a selection table
(140), the other types of selection table (140), the same type of symbol combination winning symbol combination the same type of symbol is displayed on the symbol display device (40) the probability of being set to a high probability set high A selection table (140) is included, and the table extracting means (150) determines whether or not the big bonus prize is determined by the prize determining means (110) on condition that the big prize determination is made by the prize determining means (110). Between the played game and the game in which the combination of the stopped symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol variation display device (30) matches the symbol combination of the big bonus prize, the small prize winning by the prize determining means (110) is performed. Is determined, the selection table (140) with a high probability is selected.

Therefore, according to the slot machine of the present invention, the table extracting means (150) determines that the prize determining means (110) has been provided on condition that the prize determining means (110) has determined that a big bonus has been won. )) From the game in which the determination of the big bonus prize is performed to the game in which the combination of the stopped symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol variation display device (30) matches the combination of the symbols of the big bonus prize. When the small winning combination is determined by the means (110), the selection table (140) having a high probability is selected.

For this reason, when it is determined by the prize determining means (110) that a big bonus is won, the prize determining means (110)
During the period from the game in which the determination of the big bonus prize has been made to the game in which the combination of the stopped symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol variation display device (30) matches the symbol combination of the big bonus prize, the small role prize and The probability that the same type of symbol as the symbol combination is displayed on the symbol display device (40) is increased. (Claim 4) In the slot machine according to the fourth aspect, in addition to the features described in the first, second or third aspect, the symbol display control means (190) includes a specific type determined by the prize determination means (110). The symbol display by the symbol display device (40), on condition that the winning determination result of the symbol matches the combination of the stopped symbols corresponding to the specific type of the winning determination result, which is stopped and displayed on the symbol variation display device (30). The display of the pattern symbol is omitted.

Therefore, according to the slot machine of the fourth aspect, the result of the particular type of winning determination by the winning determining means (110) corresponds to the result of the specific type of winning determination.
When the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol variation display device (30) matches, the symbol display control means (190)
, The display of the symbol of the specific pattern by the symbol display device (40) is omitted.

[0013]

1 to 30 show an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing control of a slot machine, and FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of the slot machine. , FIG. 3 is a front view of a front panel portion, FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view of a symbol display portion, FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing the contents of each display pattern, and FIGS.
FIG. 17 is a conceptual diagram showing the contents of (140), FIGS. 17 to 21 are explanatory diagrams showing blinking patterns 1 to 5 of each lamp of the display unit, FIG.
To 28 are explanatory diagrams showing blinking patterns 1 to 7 of the back lamp, FIG. 29 is a flowchart in the case where a big bonus prize is determined, and FIG. 30 is a flowchart other than the case in which a big bonus prize is determined. . (Slot Machine) In FIG. 2, reference numeral 10 denotes a slot machine. The slot machine 10 is provided with a front panel 20 on the front surface of a box-shaped main body. A symbol variation display device 30 and a symbol display device 40 are provided below the symbol variation display device 30.

As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol variation display device 30 is provided with three transparent display windows 31 left, center, and right side by side. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, three substantially cylindrical rotating reels 32, left, center, and right, respectively, face the outer peripheral surfaces of the display windows 31 in the recognizable depth direction. It is arranged. And each of the above rotating reels
Although not shown in detail in the figure, 32. · has a cylindrical shape as a whole, and displays a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface, and each of the symbols has a light-transmitting portion formed thereon. ing. Specifically, on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel 32
A reel tape on which a plurality of types of symbols are printed at predetermined intervals is attached, and a plurality of symbols are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel 32. There are various designs, such as "bell", "watermelon", "cherry",
It is composed of pictures and characters such as “7” and “plum”.

A motor 33 (for example, a stepping motor) is rotatably connected to each of the rotating reels 32 (FIG. 1). By rotating each of the rotating reels 32,. A plurality of symbols can be moved and displayed in the display window 31 at a predetermined speed in the vertical direction. The motors 33 of the rotating reels 32 are, for example, 75
It is formed so as to make one rotation every 0 msec.

Furthermore, each of the reels 32 is formed so that four symbols can be visually recognized in the vertical direction through the respective display windows 31, and on the inner peripheral side of each of the reels 32. As shown in FIG. 3, a back lamp 50 that blinks under a predetermined condition is provided at each position corresponding to a visually recognizable symbol. And this back lamp 50 is shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, three back lamps 50 are arranged on the three rotating reels 32,. And
In total, 12 lamps are provided.

In the above embodiment, each display window
Because there are four symbols that can be seen through 31
The back lamp 50 has been described as being provided with four lamps for each back lamp 50. However, in a different embodiment, in the case where three symbols are visible from each display window 31,. Correspondingly, three lamps may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the display windows 31 of the front panel 20 have first, second, and third rows from the top.
Row, the fourth row of four rows and two lower right lines,
A total of eight lines 34 composed of two lower left lines are displayed. Each of the lines 34 is activated in accordance with the number of game medals inserted, and depending on the combination of stop symbols displayed and stopped alongside the activated lines 34, whether or not a small portion wins, a big bonus win Or not.

The symbol display device 40 is formed, for example, on an acrylic plate and, as shown in FIG.
It is composed of three display units 41, left, center and right. As shown in FIG. 4, the symbol “plum” is described on the left display unit 41, the symbol “watermelon and cherry” is described on the center display unit 41, and the right display unit 41 is displayed. Has a symbol "bell". On the back side of each display section 41, a lamp 42 is arranged, and each lamp 42
When is turned on, the acrylic plate is brightly illuminated from the back, and the symbol described on each display unit 41 corresponding to the lit lamp 42 is displayed outside.

In the present embodiment, the symbol display device 40
Has described that the symbol is displayed by the symbol shown on the front surface of the acrylic plate and the lamp 42 arranged on the back surface, but in a different embodiment, the symbol display device 40 is a CRT.
A pattern may be displayed based on predetermined pattern data, such as a liquid crystal or a liquid crystal. As shown in FIG. 2, on the lower right side of the three rotating reels 32,.
A medal slot 39 for inserting game medals, which is required for playing a game, is provided.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the lower side of the symbol display device 40, each of the rotating reels 32...
Left, center, and right stop switches 60 are arranged respectively. The left stop switch 60 is a central stop switch for stopping the rotation of the left rotating reel 32.
The right stop switch 60 is operated to stop the rotation of the right rotating reel 32, and the stop switch 60 is operated to stop the rotation of the central rotating reel 32.

On the left side of the stop switch 60,
As shown in FIG. 2, a lever-shaped start switch 70 for starting the rotation of each of the rotating reels 32 is provided.
Note that the start switch 70 is formed so as to be able to accept a game medal insertion. Below the stop switches 60, a pair of speakers 80 as sound output means is built.

Although not shown, a hopper 90 (FIG. 1) is built in the slot machine 10. (Electronic control device) As shown in FIG. 1, the control circuit of the slot machine 10 includes an electronic control device 100 including, for example, a CPU.

On the input side of the electronic control unit 100, as shown in FIG. 1, a start switch 70 and three stop switches 60 for stopping each of the rotating reels 32. Are connected to each other. Also,
On the output side of the electronic control unit 100, as shown in FIG.
Each back lamp 50, each lamp 42 arranged on each display section 41 of the symbol display device 40, a motor 33 for individually rotating and driving the three rotating reels 32,. Speaker 80 as an external output means for
And a hopper 90 for paying out a predetermined number of award medals to the player according to the result of the winning determination.

As shown in FIG. 1, the electronic control unit 100 has a prize judging means 110 for making an internal judgment as to whether or not a big bonus prize, a small role prize or a losing has occurred. Is determined to be a prize, and on the condition that a combination of stopped symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol variation display device 30 matches a predetermined prize symbol, Depending on the value, the hopper is driven to give a prize medal to the player, or a winning game execution control means 120 for starting a big bonus game from the next game, and a start switch 7
0 and a drive control means 130 for controlling the rotation of each reel 32 based on the operation of the stop switch 60, a plurality of selection tables 140, and the plurality of selection tables 140 A table extraction unit 150 that extracts a specific selection table 140 for determining a symbol and a display pattern according to a winning determination result of the winning determination unit 110;
Display pattern determining random number generating means 160 for generating random numbers used for extracting symbols and display patterns, and display pattern determining random number extracting means for extracting the random numbers generated by the display pattern determining random number generating means 160 170 and
A display pattern determining unit that compares the random number value extracted by the display pattern determining random number extracting unit 170 with the selection table 140 selected by the table extracting unit 150 and determines a symbol and a display pattern to be displayed on the symbol display device 40. 180
And a symbol display control unit 190 for causing the symbol display device 40 to display a specific symbol in a specific display pattern and blinking the back lamp 50 in accordance with the symbol and the display pattern determined by the display pattern determining unit 180. Have. (Winning Determination Means) As shown in FIG. 1, the winning determination means 110 includes a winning determination random number generation means 111 for generating random numbers for winning determination, and a random number generated by the winning determination random number generation means 111. A random number extracting means 112 for winning determination
And the random number value extracted by the random number extracting means 112 for the prize determination is compared with the prize determination table 113 to determine the prize corresponding to the area to which the random value belongs. Determining means 114;

The winning determination random number generating means 111 generates random numbers in a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65536 in decimal). The random number extracting means 112 for winning determination, the random number generated from the random number generating means 111 for winning determination,
The extraction is performed under a predetermined condition (for example, operation of the start switch 70).

The prize determination table 113 includes a big bonus prize area, a first small prize prize area, and a
The second small role winning area, the third small role winning area, the replay area,
An area set at a predetermined ratio such as a loss area is provided. The determining means 114 compares the random number value extracted by the winning determination random number extracting means 112 with the winning determination table 113 to determine the area to which the random value belongs, and determines the area to which the random value belongs. The corresponding winning, replay or loss is determined. For example, when the random number value extracted by the random number extracting means 112 for prize determination belongs to the big bonus prize area when the random number value belongs to the big bonus prize area, it is determined to be the big bonus prize, and when the random number value belongs to the first small prize win area, the first random number value If it is determined to be a small win, and if it belongs to the second small win area, it is determined to be the second small win, and if it belongs to the third small win area, it is determined to be the third small win and the replay area. , It is determined to be a replay, and if it belongs to a loss area, it is determined to be a loss. (Winning game execution control means) Winning game execution control means 120
The predetermined determination corresponding to the result of the prize determination by the prize determination means 110, while the determination by the prize determination means 110 is a prize, and the combination of the stopped symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol variation display device 30 A profit is given to the player on condition that it matches the combination of symbols. For example, if the result of the winning determination is a big bonus winning and the combination of the stopped symbols matches the combination of the big bonus winning symbols, the big bonus game is played.

If the determination by the prize determination means 110 is a big bonus prize determination, the winning game execution control means 120 changes the combination of symbols stopped by the symbol variation display device 30 after the prize determination is made. If the combination of the symbols corresponding to the big bonus prize does not become, the winning game execution control means 120, from the next game onwards, the combination of symbols stopped in the symbol change display device 30 and the combination of symbols corresponding to the big bonus prize Until the determination result is carried over, the big bonus game is performed when the combination of the stopped symbols of the symbol variation display device 30 becomes the symbol combination corresponding to the big bonus winning.

Here, the "big bonus game"
In the next and subsequent games, it is more advantageous than a normal game on the condition that the combination of stopped symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol variation display device 30 matches a predetermined combination of symbols. It is a game that can be played in a situation, for example, a game in which a game having a higher winning probability than a normal game can be performed a predetermined number of times. It should be noted that the “big bonus game” here includes the “big bonus game” under the same advantageous conditions as the “big bonus game”.
A so-called “regular bonus game” having a smaller number of games played is also included.

For example, if the result of the winning determination is a first small role winning, a second small role winning, or a third small role winning,
If the combination of the stopped symbols matches the combination of the first small portion winning symbol, the second small portion winning symbol, or the third small portion winning symbol, the hopper 90 is driven to set the value of each small portion winning symbol. Is given to the player.

Further, here, the first small role, the second small role, the third
The small combination means a combination of giving a predetermined number of prize medals to the player, and when a combination of stopped symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol variation display device 30 matches a predetermined combination of predetermined symbols. Is provided to the player from the hopper 90. The first small role winning design is the design "watermelon",
The second winning combination symbol is a “cherry” symbol, and the third
The small role winning symbol is a symbol "bell".

The first small combination, the second small combination, and the third small combination are different in that the number of award medals given to the player is different and the combination of symbols is different. Further, for example, when the result of the winning determination is replay, the next game after the game can be performed without inserting a game medal. The replay symbol is a “plum” of the symbol.

If the result of the winning determination is a loss, no profit is given to the player. (Driving control means) The driving control means 130 rotates the motors 33 for driving the rotating reels 32,... Based on the operation of the start switch 70, on condition that game medals are inserted, and the stop switches 60,. Based on the operation of each motor 33
・ ・ Stop the rotation.

The drive control means 130 operates the symbol change display device 30 based on the winning determination result of the winning determining means 110 by operating each stop switch 60 of the player.
The motors 33 are controlled to be stopped so that a combination of stop symbols corresponding to the winning determination result is easily obtained. Specifically, if the rotation of each of the motors 33 is stopped immediately when the player operates each of the stop switches 60, the combination of the stop symbols corresponding to the winning determination result does not occur, and each of the stop switches 60 Is operated, and then each of the spinning reels 32 is rotated by a number of symbols, if a combination of stop symbols corresponding to the winning determination result is obtained, the player operates the stop switch 60, and Each reel 32 is stopped with a delay of several symbols.

Each of the rotating reels 32 is provided with a reference position which can be detected by a sensor. The drive control means 130 determines the rotation angle (for example, the number of steps) from the reference position recorded in advance. Based on the information on the symbol corresponding to, each of the spinning reels 32 rotating is displayed in the display window 31, and which of the symbols is displayed when each stop switch 60 is operated. After the stop is displayed on the line 34 and each stop switch 60 is operated,
It is determined how many symbols are rotated to rotate the reels 32,..., And the combination of stopped symbols corresponding to the winning determination result by the winning determining means 110 is completed on the line 34. (Selection table) The selection table 140 includes a basic pattern selection table 140 and first to eleventh selection tables 140.

The basic pattern selection table 140 is shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, in this slot machine, the blinking pattern of the back lamp 50 that appears and the lamp 42 of the display unit 41 are displayed.
Of display patterns 1 to 13 which are all of the blink patterns of. Each display pattern has a back lamp
A blinking pattern of 50 and a blinking pattern of the lamp 42 of the display unit 41 are assigned.

Each of the selection tables 140... Includes the lighting pattern of the lamp 42 of the display unit 41 and the lighting pattern of the back lamp 50 in the entire area of the random number value generated by the random number generating means 160 for determining a pattern. Are respectively set at specific occupancy rates. As shown in FIG. 6, the first selection table 140 includes display patterns 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11,.
The display pattern areas corresponding to 12 and 13 have a predetermined occupancy. For example, in the first selection table 140, the area corresponding to the display pattern 6 is set to have a relatively higher occupation ratio to the entire area than the other areas.

The second selection table 140 has areas corresponding to the display patterns 1, 5, 6, 9, and 11, as shown in FIG. For example, in the second selection table 140, the area corresponding to the display pattern 1 is set to have a relatively higher occupancy ratio to the entire area than the other areas. The third selection table 140 has areas corresponding to the display patterns 1, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, as shown in FIG. Then, for example, in the third selection table 140, the area corresponding to the display pattern 3 is set to have a higher occupancy ratio to the entire area than the other areas.

As shown in FIG. 9, the fourth selection table 140 has display patterns 1, 2, 5, 9, 10, 11, 1
2 and 13 are provided. For example, in the fourth selection table 140, the area corresponding to the display pattern 2 is set to have a higher occupancy ratio to the entire area than the other areas. The fifth selection table 140 is shown in FIG.
, The display patterns 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
Areas corresponding to 7, 8, 10, and 13 are provided. Then, for example, in the fifth selection table 140, the area corresponding to the display pattern 1 is set to have a higher occupancy ratio to the entire area than the other areas.

As shown in FIG. 11, the sixth selection table 140 includes display patterns 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
Areas corresponding to 8, 10, and 13 are provided. And
For example, in the sixth selection table 140, the area corresponding to the display pattern 1 occupies most of the area. The seventh selection table 140 has areas corresponding to the display patterns 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, as shown in FIG. Then, for example, in the seventh selection table 140, the area corresponding to the display pattern 10 is set to have a higher occupancy ratio to the entire area than the other areas.

The eighth selection table 140 has areas corresponding to the display patterns 1, 5, 6, 9, and 11, as shown in FIG. Then, for example, in the eighth selection table 140, the area corresponding to the display pattern 11 is set to have a higher occupancy ratio to the entire area than the other areas. The ninth selection table 140, as shown in FIG.
Display patterns 1, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Are provided. And, for example, this ninth
In the selection table 140, the area corresponding to the display pattern 10 is set to have a higher occupation ratio to the entire area than the other areas.

As shown in FIG. 15, the tenth selection table 140 has display patterns 1, 2, 5, 9, 10, 11,
Areas corresponding to 12 and 13 are provided. Then, for example, in the tenth selection table 140, the display pattern 9
Are set to have a higher occupancy ratio to the entire area than the other areas. The eleventh selection table 140 is
As shown in FIG. 16, the display patterns 1, 2, 3, 4,
Areas corresponding to 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 13 are provided. For example, in the eleventh selection table 140, the area corresponding to the display pattern 1 is set to have a higher occupancy ratio to the entire area than the other areas. (Display Pattern) And as each display pattern corresponding to each display pattern area, as shown in FIG.
Flashing pattern of back lamp 50 and lamp 42 of display unit 41
Are assigned in advance.

The blinking pattern of the light of the display section 41 is as follows.
As shown in FIGS. 17 to 21, blinking patterns 1 to 5 are set. In the figure, "black square" is the lighting state,
“□” indicates the unlit state. The blink patterns of the back lamp 50 are set to blink patterns 1 to 7 as shown in FIGS.

In the drawing, "●" indicates a lighting state, and "○" indicates a non-lighting state. In the display pattern 1, the back lamp 50 is not output as shown in FIG.
Is not output. In the display pattern 2, as shown in FIG. 5, the back lamp 50 blinks according to the blink pattern 1, and the lamp 42 of the display unit 41 is not output.

In display pattern 3, as shown in FIG.
The back lamp 50 blinks according to the blink pattern 2, and the lamp 42 of the display unit 41 is not output. In the display pattern 4, as shown in FIG. 5, the back lamp 50 blinks according to the blink pattern 3, and the lamp 42 of the display unit 41 is not output. In the display pattern 5, as shown in FIG. 5, the back lamp 50 blinks according to the blink pattern 4, and the lamp 42 of the display unit 41 is not output.

In display pattern 6, as shown in FIG.
The back lamp 50 blinks according to the blink pattern 5, and the lamp 42 of the display unit 41 is not output. In display pattern 7,
As shown in FIG. 5, the back lamp 50 blinks according to the blink pattern 6, and the lamp 42 of the display unit 41 is not output. In display pattern 8, as shown in FIG.
Blinks according to the blink pattern 7, and the lamp 42 of the display 41
Is not output.

In the display pattern 9, as shown in FIG.
The back lamp 50 is not output, and the lamp 42 of the display unit 41 is
Flashes according to flashing pattern 1. Then, in this blinking pattern 1, as shown in FIG. 17, the final form of the pattern is a lighting state of only the lamp 42 of the left display unit 41. When the lamp 42 of the left display section 41 is turned on, as shown in FIG. 4, "plum" which is a symbol of replay is displayed.

In the display pattern 10, the back lamp 50 is not output as shown in FIG.
Blinks according to the blink pattern 2. Then, in this blinking pattern 2, as shown in FIG. 18, the final form of the pattern is that only the lamp 42 of the central display unit 41 is turned on. When the lamp 42 of the central display unit 41 is turned on, as shown in FIG. 4, the first small winning combination symbol "watermelon" and the second small winning combination symbol "Cherry" are displayed. become.

In the display pattern 11, the back lamp 50 is not output as shown in FIG.
Blinks according to the blink pattern 3. In this blinking pattern 3, as shown in FIG. 19, the final form of the pattern is that only the lamp 42 of the display unit 41 on the right side is lit. When the lamp 42 of the display unit 41 on the right side is turned on, as shown in FIG. 4, the third small winning symbol "bell" is displayed.

In the display pattern 12, the back lamp 50 is not output as shown in FIG.
Blinks according to the blink pattern 4. In this blinking pattern 4, as shown in FIG. 20, in the final form of the pattern, only the lamp 42 of the display unit 41 on the right is lit.
When the lamp 42 of the display unit 41 on the right side is turned on, as shown in FIG. 4, the third small winning symbol "bell" is displayed.

In the display pattern 13, the back lamp 50 is not output as shown in FIG.
Blinks according to the blink pattern 5. In this blinking pattern 5, as shown in FIG. 21, the final form of the pattern is:
Only the lamp 42 of the central display unit 41 is turned on. When the lamp 42 of the central display section 41 is turned on, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, the first small winning combination symbol "watermelon" and the second small winning combination symbol "Cherry" are displayed. (Table Extraction Means) The table extraction means 150 includes a selection table 140 used for determining a blinking pattern of the lamp 42 of the display unit 41 and a blinking pattern of the back lamp 50 in the game, and a plurality of selection tables 140. The selection table 140 to be extracted from the inside is determined to be a big bonus winning by the winning determining means 110 in the game before the game, and the combination of the stopped symbols still stopped and displayed on the symbol variation display device 30 is the big bonus. The range of the selection table 140 to be selected is different depending on whether the combination does not match the winning symbol combination or not.

The table extracting means 150 determines the big bonus prize by the prize determining means 110 in the game before the game, and the combination of the stopped symbols still stopped and displayed on the symbol variation display device 30 is the prize determining means 11.
If the combination does not match the symbol combination of the big bonus winning corresponding to the big bonus winning of 0, the selection table 140 is extracted under the following conditions.

The table extracting means 150 extracts the seventh selection table 140 when the winning determination means 110 determines that the first small role winning is achieved in the game. In the game, the table extracting means 150
If it is determined that 10 is the second small winning combination, the eighth selection table 140 is extracted. The table extracting means 150 extracts the ninth selection table 140 when the prize determining means 110 determines that the third small prize is won in the game.

The table extracting means 150 extracts the tenth selection table 140 when the winning determination means 110 determines that the game is a replay in the game. In the game, the table extracting means 150
Is determined to be lost, the eleventh selection table 14
Extract 0. The table extracting means 150 determines that a big bonus prize has been won by the prize determining means 110 in the game before the game, and the combination of the stopped symbols still stopped and displayed on the symbol variation display device 30 is the prize determining means 11
In cases other than the case where the combination does not match the big bonus winning symbol combination corresponding to the 0 big bonus winning, the selection table 140 is extracted under the following conditions.

The table extracting means 150 extracts the first selection table 140 when the winning determination means 110 determines that the first small winning combination is won in the game. In the game, the table extracting means 150
If it is determined that 10 is the second small winning combination, the second selection table 140 is extracted. The table extracting means 150 extracts the third selection table 140 when the prize determining means 110 determines that the third small prize is won in the game.

The table extracting means 150 extracts the fourth selection table 140 when the winning determination means 110 determines that the game is a replay in the game. The table extracting means 150 extracts the fifth selection table 140 when the winning determination means 110 determines that the game is a big bonus in the game. The table extracting means 150 extracts the sixth selection table 140 when the prize determining means 110 determines a loss in the game. (Pattern Determination Random Number Generator) The display pattern determination random number generator 160 generates random numbers in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65536 in decimal).

In this embodiment, the random number generating means 160 for determining the display pattern is provided separately from the random number generating means 111 for determining the winning. However, in a different embodiment, the random number generating means 160 for determining the display pattern is different. The random number generating means for prize determination 111 is not provided separately.
May be replaced with the random number generating means 160 for determining the display pattern. (Random Number Extracting Means for Determining Display Pattern) The random number extracting means 170 for determining a display pattern determines the display pattern when predetermined conditions are met (in this embodiment, the start switch 70 is operated). Random number generating means 160
For example, one random value is extracted from the random numbers generated from. (Display pattern determining means) Display pattern determining means 180
The random number value extracted by the random number extraction means 170 for display pattern determination is compared with the selection table 140 extracted by the table extraction means 150, and it is determined to which area of the selection table 140 the random number value belongs, The display pattern of the symbol on the display unit 41 and the blinking pattern of the back lamp 50 are determined according to the display pattern corresponding to the area to which the random value belongs.

For example, if the selection table 140 extracted by the table extracting means 150 is the first selection table 140, the random number value extracted by the random number extracting means 170 for determining a display pattern is stored in the first selection table 140. If it is determined that the random number value belongs to the area of the display pattern 1, the blinking pattern of the lamp 42 of the display unit 41 and the blinking pattern of the back lamp 50 in the game follow the display pattern 1. It is determined. (Symbol display control means) The symbol display control means 190 is a display unit according to the blinking pattern of the display unit 41, which is also determined by the display pattern determined by the display pattern determination means 180.
The lamp 42 of 41 is blinked, and the back lamp 50 is blinked according to the blink pattern of the back lamp 50. For example, when the display pattern determining means 180 determines the display pattern 2, the lamp 42 of the display unit 41 is not output, and
50 blinks according to the blink pattern 1. When the display pattern 9 is determined, the lamp 42 of the display unit 41 is displayed.
Blinks according to the blink pattern 1, and the back lamp 50 is not output.

When the winning determination means 110 determines that a big bonus has been won, the symbol display control means 190 determines that the combination of the stopped symbols in the game after the game for which the winning determination has been made is determined by the combination of the bonus symbols. If it matches the combination of stop symbols corresponding to the winning determination,
Without following the already determined display pattern, the blinking of the lamp 42 of each display unit 41 of the symbol display device 40 and the back lamp
The blinking of 50 can be omitted. By omitting the blinking of the lamp 42 and the blinking of the back lamp 50 of each display unit 41 of the symbol display device 40 and promoting the progress of the game, it is possible to shift to a game called the big bonus, which is advantageous to the player, as soon as possible. It is possible to quickly give the player a sense of satisfaction and an uplifting feeling. (Operation of Slot Machine) Next, the outline of the operation of the slot machine having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIGS.
This will be described with reference to FIG.

The outline of this operation is as follows. In the game before the game, the winning determination means 110 determines that a big bonus has been won, and the combination of the stopped symbols still stopped and displayed on the symbol variation display device 30 is the symbol of the big bonus winning. The case where the combination does not match (first case) and the other case (second case) will be described separately. (First Case) The first case will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in step 100, a game medal is inserted. The insertion of the game medals is performed, for example, through the medal insertion slot 39. If the game medals are not inserted, the process does not proceed to the next step. Although the insertion of game medals was not described in the present embodiment, in another embodiment, medals stored in the machine in advance are inserted as game medals by operating a credit insertion switch or the like. be able to.

When a game medal is inserted in step 100, the process proceeds to the next step 101. In step 101, a start switch is received, and all the rotating reels 32 start rotating. The start switch is received by a player's operation. If the predetermined time has not elapsed from the end of the previous game, the start switch may not be accepted.

When the start switch is received in step 101 and all the rotating reels 32 start rotating, the process proceeds to the next step 102, where a winning determination is made.
This determination is made by the winning determination unit 110 of the electronic control device 100. Then, when the winning determination is made in the previous step 102, the process proceeds to the next step 103, and it is determined whether or not the result of the winning determination is the first small winning combination. This determination is made by the table extracting means 150 of the electronic control device 100.

If it is determined in the previous step 103 that the result of the winning determination is not the first small win, the process proceeds to the next step 104, where it is determined whether or not the result of the winning determination is the second small winning. Is determined. This determination is made by the electronic control unit 10
This is performed by the zero table extraction means 150. If it is determined in the previous step 104 that the result of the winning determination is not the second small win, the process proceeds to the next step 105, and it is determined whether the result of the winning determination is the third small winning. This determination is made by the table extracting means 150 of the electronic control device 100.

If it is determined in the previous step 105 that the winning determination result is not the third small winning combination, the process proceeds to the next step 106, where it is determined whether or not the winning determination result is a replay. This determination is made by the table extracting means 150 of the electronic control device 100. Previous step 1
If it is determined in 06 that the winning determination result is not a replay, the process proceeds to the next step 107, where the eleventh selection table 140 is extracted. The extraction of the eleventh selection table 140 is performed by the table extraction means 150 of the electronic control device 100.

In the eleventh selection table 140, the area corresponding to the display pattern 1 has the highest occupancy, and in the display pattern 1, the back lamp 50 and the lamp of the display unit 41 are not output. If the eleventh selection table 140 is selected in step 107, the process proceeds to the next step.

In step 108, a display pattern is determined based on the selected table. The display pattern is determined by the display pattern determining means 180 of the electronic control device 100. When the display pattern is determined in step 108, the process proceeds to the next step 109.

In this step 109, the rotation of all the reels 32 stops. All spinning reels 32
Stopping of the rotation is performed by the operation of all the stop switches 60 by the player. In the previous step 109, when all the rotating reels 32 have stopped,
Proceed to step 110.

In step 110, the display unit is controlled according to the display pattern determined in step 108.
The lamp 42 and the back lamp 50 of 41 flash on and off, and the flow exits. In step 103 described above, the first
If it is determined that the winning combination is small, the process proceeds to step 111, where the seventh selection table 140 is extracted, and step 10 is executed.
Proceed to 8.

In the seventh selection table 140, the area corresponding to the display pattern 10 has the highest occupancy, and in the display pattern 10, the central lamp 42 is turned on at the end of the pattern. If it is determined in step 104 described above that the second small role prize has been won, step 11
Proceeding to 2, the eighth selection table 140 is extracted, and the process proceeds to step 108.

In the eighth selection table 140, the area corresponding to the display pattern 11 has the highest occupancy. In the display pattern 11, the right lamp 42 is turned on at the end of the pattern. If it is determined in step 105 described above that the small winning combination has been won, the next step 113 is executed.
Then, the ninth selection table 140 is extracted, and the process proceeds to step 108.

In the ninth selection table 140, the area corresponding to the display pattern 10 has the highest occupancy, and in the display pattern 10, the central lamp 42 is turned on at the end of the pattern. Further, if it is determined in step 106 that the game is a replay, the process proceeds to step 114, where the tenth selection table 140 is extracted, and the process proceeds to step 108.

In the tenth selection table 140, the area corresponding to the display pattern 9 has the highest occupancy, and in the display pattern 9, the left lamp 42 is turned on at the end of the pattern. (Second Case) Next, a second case will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in step 120, a game medal is inserted. The insertion of the game medals is performed, for example, through the medal insertion slot 39. If the game medals are not inserted, the process does not proceed to the next step. When a game medal is inserted in step 120, the process proceeds to the next step 121.
In step 121, the start switch is received, and the rotation of all the reels 32 starts. The start switch is received by a player's operation. If the predetermined time has not elapsed from the end of the previous game, the start switch may not be accepted.

When the start switch is received in step 121 and the rotation of all the rotating reels 32... Starts, the process proceeds to the next step 122 to determine a winning.
This determination is made by the winning determination unit 110 of the electronic control device 100. Then, when a winning determination is made in the previous step 122, the process proceeds to the next step 123, and it is determined whether or not the result of the winning determination is the first small role winning. This determination is made by the table extracting means 150 of the electronic control device 100.

If it is determined in the previous step 123 that the result of the winning determination is not the first small win, the process proceeds to the next step 124 to determine whether or not the result of the winning determination is the second small winning. Is determined. This decision is made by the electronic control unit 100
Is performed by the table extracting means 150. If it is determined in the previous step 124 that the result of the winning determination is not the second small win, the process proceeds to the next step 125, and it is determined whether the result of the winning determination is the third small winning. .
This determination is made based on the table extracting means 150 of the electronic control device 100.
Done by

If it is determined in the previous step 125 that the result of the winning determination is not the third small winning combination, the process proceeds to the next step 126, and it is determined whether or not the result of the winning determination is a replay. This determination is made by the table extracting means 150 of the electronic control device 100. Previous step 1
In 26, if it is determined that the result of the winning determination is not a replay, the process proceeds to the next step 127, where it is determined whether the result of the winning determination is a big bonus winning. This determination is made by the table extracting means 150 of the electronic control device 100.

If it is determined in the previous step 127 that it is not a big bonus prize, the next step 1
Proceeding to 28, the sixth selection table 140 is extracted. The extraction of the sixth selection table 140 is performed by the table extraction means 150 of the electronic control device 100. Previous step 1
At 28, when the sixth selection table 140 is selected, the process proceeds to the next step 129.

In the sixth selection table 140, the area corresponding to the display pattern 1 has the highest occupancy, and in the display pattern 1, the back lamp 50 and the lamp of the display unit 41 are not output. In step 129, a display pattern is determined based on the selected table. The display pattern is determined by the display pattern determining means 180 of the electronic control device 100.

When the display pattern is determined in the previous step 129, the process proceeds to the next step 130. In this step 130, all the rotating reels
32 stops rotating. To stop the rotation of all the reels 32, all stop switches 60
The operation is performed by the following operation.

If it is determined in step 130 that all the rotating reels 32 have stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 131. In this step 131,
According to the display pattern determined in the previous step 129, the lamp 42 and the back lamp 50 of the display unit 41 blink,
Exit this flow.

If it is determined in step 123 that the player has won the first small win, the process proceeds to step 132, where the first selection table 140 is extracted, and step 12 is executed.
Go to 9. In the first selection table 140, the area corresponding to the display pattern 6 has the highest occupancy,
Then, at the end of the pattern, the back lamp 50 blinks, but the center lamp 42 is not output.

If it is determined in step 124 that the player has won the second small role, step 13
Proceeding to 3, the second selection table 140 is extracted, and the flow proceeds to step 129. In the second selection table 140, the area corresponding to the display pattern 1 has the highest occupancy, and in the display pattern 1, the back lamp 50 and the lamp of the display unit 41 are not output.

If it is determined in step 125 described above that the third small role prize has been won, the next step 134 is executed.
, The third selection table 140 is extracted, and the process proceeds to step 129. In the third selection table 140, the area corresponding to the display pattern 3 has the highest occupancy. In the display pattern 3, the back lamp 50 blinks, but the lamp of the display unit 41 is not output.

Further, if it is determined in step 126 described above that the game is a replay, the process proceeds to step 135, where the fourth selection table 140 is extracted, and
Go to 29. In the fourth selection table 140, the area corresponding to the display pattern 2 has the highest occupancy. In the display pattern 2, the back lamp 50 blinks and the lamp of the display unit 41 is not output.

Further, if it is determined in step 127 that the big bonus has been won, the flow proceeds to step 136, where the fifth selection table 140 is extracted, and the flow proceeds to step 129. In the fifth selection table 140, the area corresponding to the display pattern 1 has the highest occupancy, and in the display pattern 1, the back lamp 50 and the display 41
Lamp is not output.

[0087]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects. Claim 1
According to the slot machines described in (1) to (4), it is possible to provide a slot machine capable of externally displaying a symbol displayed on the symbol variation display device in a specific display pattern.

In addition, in the slot machine according to the second aspect, a selection table for deciding a symbol and a display pattern to be displayed on the symbol display device is selected from a plurality of selection tables according to the result of the prize determination by the prize determination means. By extracting from the table, it is possible to provide a slot machine capable of displaying a symbol and a display pattern corresponding to a winning determination result on a symbol display device.

In addition to the above, the slot machine according to the third aspect is characterized in that in the game after the determination of winning the big bonus,
On the condition that the winning combination of the small role has been determined, the player can easily display the same type of symbols as the symbols included in the small role on the symbol display device, thereby determining that the big bonus winning has been determined. A slot machine that can inform casually can be provided.

Further, the slot machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention can promote the progress of the game by omitting the display of a specific pattern on the symbol display device when a specific prize is won. Can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

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

FIG. 3 is a front view of a front panel portion.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view of a display unit.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing the contents of each display pattern.

FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing the contents of a first selection table.

FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram showing the contents of a second selection table.

FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram showing the contents of a third selection table.

FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram showing the contents of a fourth selection table.

FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram showing the contents of a fifth selection table.

FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram showing the contents of a sixth selection table.

FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram showing the contents of a seventh selection table.

FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram showing the contents of an eighth selection table.

FIG. 14 is a conceptual diagram showing the contents of a ninth selection table.

FIG. 15 is a conceptual diagram showing the contents of a tenth selection table.

FIG. 16 is a conceptual diagram showing the contents of an eleventh selection table.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a blinking pattern of each lamp of the display unit.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a blinking pattern of each lamp of the display unit.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a blinking pattern of each lamp of the display unit.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a blinking pattern of each lamp of the display unit.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a blinking pattern of each lamp of the display unit.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a blinking pattern of a back lamp.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a blinking pattern of a back lamp.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a blinking pattern of a back lamp.

FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing a blinking pattern of a back lamp.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a blinking pattern of a back lamp.

FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing a blinking pattern of a back lamp.

FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a blinking pattern of a back lamp.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart when a big bonus winning determination is made.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart other than when a big bonus winning determination is made.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Slot machine 20 Front panel 30 Symbol variation display device 31 Display window 32 Spinning reel 33 Motor 34 line 39 Medal slot 40 Symbol display device 41 Display section 42 Lamp 50 Back lamp 60 Stop switch 70 Start switch 80 Speaker 90 Hopper 100 Electronic Control device 110 Winning determination means 111 Random number generating means for winning determination 112 Random number extracting means for winning determination 113 Winning determination table 114 Determination means 120 Winning game execution control means 130 Drive control means 140 Each selection table 150 Table extraction means 160 Display pattern Random number generation means for determination 170 Random number extraction means for display pattern determination 180 Display pattern determination means 190 Symbol display control means

Claims (4)

[Claims] The present invention further comprises a symbol variation display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and for stopping and displaying the symbols, wherein a combination of the stopped symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol variation display device is a combination of a predetermined combination of predetermined symbols. In a slot machine configured to give a predetermined profit as a prize to a player on condition that they match, a symbol display device capable of displaying a plurality of types of symbols displayed on the symbol variation display device, A selection table including a plurality of types of symbols to be displayed on the symbol display device and a display pattern thereof; a display pattern determining unit for determining a symbol to be displayed on the symbol display device and a display pattern thereof based on the selection table; Based on the symbol and display pattern determined by the pattern determining means, a specific symbol is displayed on the symbol display device in a specific table. Slot machine is characterized in that a symbol display control means for displaying a pattern. 2. A plurality of selection tables are provided with different appearance ratios of each display symbol and each display pattern, and the display pattern determining means determines under a predetermined condition whether or not a winning is achieved. Determining means, and a table extracting means for extracting a specific selection table for determining symbols and display patterns from a plurality of selection tables according to a winning determination result of the winning determination means. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein 3. The prize determining means performs at least two prize determinations of a big bonus prize which can be played in a state more advantageous than a normal game and a small role prize in which a prize medal is paid out. The selection table includes a high-probability selection table that has a higher probability that the same type of symbol as the symbol combination winning combination will be displayed on the symbol display device. The combination of the stopped symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol variation display device from the game in which the determination of the big bonus prize is made by the prize determination means is a symbol of the big bonus prize, on condition that the big bonus prize is determined by the means. Until the game corresponding to the combination of the above, when the small winning combination is determined by the winning determination means, the high probability selection Claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the slot machine is characterized in that so as to select a table. 4. The symbol display control means, wherein the result of the particular type of prize determination by the prize determining means and the combination of the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the specific type of prize determination stopped and displayed on the symbol variation display device match. 4. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the display of the symbol of the specific pattern by the symbol display device is omitted on the condition that the symbol is displayed.