JP2000245896A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine wherein a display is made so as to suggest a pattern which should be stopped so that a player can continue a game advantageously. SOLUTION: In the game machine 1 including variable display means 3L, 3C, 3R for the variable display of a plurality of patterns necessary for a game and a control means which determines a pattern to be displayed when the variable displays of the means 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped and stops the variable displays based on such determination, there is provided a visual display means 21 which makes a display to suggest a pattern which should be stopped so that a player can continue a game advantageously.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols required for a game, and control means such as a microcomputer for controlling variable display of the variable display device. The present invention relates to a slot machine, a pachinko gaming machine, and other gaming machines provided with a game machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, a gaming machine called a slot machine or a pachislot machine is a variable display device or reel mechanically constructed by arranging a plurality of rotating reels representing a plurality of symbols in a front display window. It has a variable display device electrically configured by displaying the upper symbol on the screen. In response to the start operation of the player, the control means drives the variable display device to rotate each reel, thereby displaying the symbols variably, and automatically after a certain period of time or by the player's stop operation, Stop rotation sequentially. At this time, if the symbols on the reels appearing in the display window have a predetermined combination (winning symbol), the player is paid out game media, such as medals and coins, to thereby give a profit to the player.

At present, there are a plurality of types of prizes in mainstream models. In particular, when a predetermined winning symbol is obtained, 1
A prize-winning role that gives more profits to the player is provided for a predetermined period of time without ending the coin payout (small role prize), and for a predetermined period of time, a game with better conditions than the “general game” normally provided is provided. Have been. As such a winning combination, a special increase prize (hereinafter referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter referred to as “BB”) in which a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player can be performed a predetermined number of times.
And a prize (“regular bonus”) in which a player can give a relatively small profit to the player a predetermined number of times.
(Hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”).

[0004] When a winning symbol indicating BB or RB is obtained, a BB game or R
Each of the B games can be played for a predetermined period. here,
The BB game usually includes an RB game and a BB general game. When a symbol indicating a re-game winning, which will be described later, stops during the BB general game, the BB general game is in the middle, and the RB game is started, and this is repeated a predetermined number of times.

[0005] In addition, there is a replay prize, which is generally called replay and gives a small profit to a player. When this re-game winning is achieved, the player can play the next game without consuming coins.

[0006] In current mainstream models, winning symbols are aligned on the active line of the display unit when the spinning reel is stopped, in principle, when a winning is achieved by an internal lottery of a gaming machine (specifically, a microcomputer At the time of winning a predetermined winning combination in the lottery by random number extraction). This is because if the symbol at the time of stop is determined only by the stop operation (timing) of the player, the result of the game (win / loss) is determined by the skill of the player, and only the skill of the player is emphasized, and the soundness of the game is enhanced. This is intended to solve the problem that the management of the coin payout rate and the like from the gaming machine becomes difficult for the gaming machine as well as for the gaming machine.

[0007] Therefore, even in a gaming machine of a type that can be stopped by a player (for example, a so-called pachislot machine equipped with a stop button), if a player does not win a winning combination by internal lottery, in principle, how does the player stop? Even if an operation is performed, the winning symbols cannot be aligned on the activated line, and the gaming machine is a game machine in which the skill of the player is unlikely to appear in the result of the game.

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, there is a problem that as the level of skill of the player increases, the skill is not reflected on the game result, and the appeal of the game is lost.

Accordingly, a gaming machine has been developed which can obtain a game result in accordance with a player's stop operation under certain conditions. One example is disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 5-74391. In the above-described slot machine, when predetermined conditions are achieved during a game, stop control by internal lottery is stopped for some or all of a plurality of reels for a predetermined number of games. It is. During this suspension period (this is referred to as “challenge time”, hereinafter abbreviated as “CT”), the display mode (combination of symbols) when the reels are stopped is determined at the timing of the stop operation of the player. The result reflects the skill of the player. That is, during the CT, the small combination symbols can be aligned according to the stop operation of the player, regardless of the presence or absence of the determination by the internal lottery (so-called "push operation" can be performed).
Period. In addition, except for the CT, the stop control by the internal lottery is performed as usual, so that even a player with poor skill can
Some prizes will be secured. Hereinafter, the game during CT is referred to as “CT game”.

[0010] In addition, during "CT", a small prize (small winning combination) which is easy for the player to obtain is not determined, but a large prize which is difficult for the player to obtain is determined. The “CT” starts when a predetermined generation condition is satisfied, and ends when a predetermined release condition (hereinafter, referred to as a CT release condition) is satisfied.

The CT release condition is, for example, that the CT game has been performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 150 times) or the number of game media consumed for the CT game based on the number of game media obtained by the player during CT. Is subtracted from the total number has reached a predetermined number (for example, 200 medals). In order to advance the CT game advantageously, the player digests the number of times of the CT game as much as possible, for example, so that the net increase does not reach the predetermined number which is the release condition in a state where the possible number of the CT games remains. Then, an attempt is made to increase the number of lotteries for a large prize during the CT game, and to approach the upper limit of the predetermined number when the CT game reaches a predetermined number.

However, even when the above-mentioned "CT" is provided, a player, particularly a beginner, does not clearly recognize the CT, or even if he does, ends the "CT game" without taking advantage of the advantage. They tended to play, and could not proceed with the game in an advantageous manner.

[0013] In addition, in the case of a skilled person, he can not enjoy the game calmly and carelessly, paying attention only to the CT cancellation condition.
You will lose interest in CT. In order to advance the game advantageously during the CT, the current progress state of the game related to the CT cancellation condition (for example, the number of games and the net increase from the start of the CT game) and the CT cancellation condition are not always conscious. Because it must not be.

In view of the above, in a situation where the display of the net increase number directly to the player is prohibited as one of the restrictions on the gaming machine, even an unskilled player can clearly recognize the CT and play the game. When a predetermined situation during CT (such as the situation where the net increase is approaching the upper limit) occurs,
A gaming machine has been developed that informs the player of this through lamps and sounds (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. Hei 10-277246). Specifically, the effect lamp and the stop button are blinked or a specific sound is generated to notify the user. Therefore, in order to advance the game advantageously, the skilled player adjusts the game such that the net increase becomes the upper limit while digesting all the CT games by referring to these notifications (referred to as a CTMAX hitting method). Try to try.

[0015]

However, the blinking of the lamp as described above does not indicate that a big hit game such as the above-mentioned BB is being played, even if the blinking mode changes, It is difficult to determine whether or not it indicates a CT-related situation such as the net increase approaching the upper limit. Further, even when the notification is made by the specific sound, it is difficult to recognize it in the hustle and bustle of the game hall. For this reason, the progress of a game may not be able to advance advantageously.

In particular, even if a beginner recognizes that the blinking mode or the like has changed, he or she may not know how to use this change in a game. At this time, the player recognizes that a certain symbol stop operation should be performed, but falls into a state in which it is not known which symbol should be stopped. For this reason, it becomes uneasy that the profits obtained during the game may be missed, and the interest in the game may be reduced.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine which displays a symbol indicating a symbol to be stopped so that a player can advantageously proceed with the game.

[0018]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided:
Variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for the game, and a mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped,
A control device for stopping and controlling the variable display based on the determination; anda visual display means for performing a display indicating a symbol to be stopped so that the player can advantageously proceed with the game. It is characterized by having.

In the second mode, the control means determines whether or not to permit the symbol mode displayed when the variable display is stopped to be a symbol mode (for example, a combination of winning symbols) advantageous to the player. The mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped is determined based on the timing of the stop operation of the player.

A third mode is a gaming machine having variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols required for a game and control means for controlling the variable display of the variable display means. Although the variable display is stopped and controlled based on the determination, the stop control based on the determination is not performed during a period from when a predetermined occurrence condition is satisfied during the game to when a predetermined release condition is satisfied, and the player is stopped. In addition to being configured to stop the variable display in response to the stop operation, during the period, a display indicating a symbol to be stopped is performed so that the player can advantageously proceed with the game, and a predetermined state is provided. A visual display means for changing the display mode of the display suggesting the symbol when the condition is satisfied.

In the fourth mode, the control means determines whether or not to permit the symbol mode displayed when the variable display is stopped to be a symbol mode advantageous to the player, and determines the timing of the player's stop operation. With this, the mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped is determined. During the period, the determination is not performed, or the determination is performed, and the stop control according to the stop operation of the player is performed regardless of the determination result. It is characterized by performing.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in a gaming machine provided with variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols required for a game and control means for controlling variable display of the variable display means, The variable display is stopped and controlled based on the determination, but only during the period from when the predetermined occurrence condition is satisfied during the game to when the predetermined release condition is satisfied, only the predetermined first winning combination is determined. It is configured to perform stop control based on the determination, not to perform stop control based on the determination for a predetermined second winning combination, and to stop the variable display according to a stop operation of the player. During this period, a display indicating a symbol to be stopped is performed so that the player can advantageously proceed with the game, and when a predetermined situation is reached, the display mode of the display indicating the symbol is changed. Change Characterized by comprising a Satoshiteki display means. Here, when the period is CT, the first winning combination is a winning combination B which gives a relatively large profit to the player.
B or replay, and the second winning combination is a small combination other than BB and replay.

In a sixth aspect of the present invention, the control means determines whether or not to permit the symbol mode displayed when the variable display is stopped to be a symbol mode that is advantageous to the player, and stops the player. Depending on the timing of the operation, a mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped is determined. During the period, the second winning combination is not determined, or the determination is performed regardless of the result. The stop control according to the stop operation of the player is performed.

In a seventh aspect of the present invention, the predetermined situation is that a net increase obtained by subtracting the number of game media consumed for the game from the number of game media acquired by the player during the period is obtained. It is assumed that a predetermined number has been reached.

An eighth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the visual display means performs a display indicating the symbol by color.

In a ninth aspect of the present invention, the visual notifying means is constituted by an electric image display device, and performs a display suggesting the symbol by an image displayed on the electric image display device. I do.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the visual notifying means is constituted by a display element capable of changing a color.

The eleventh aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the image displays a symbol of a winning combination which should be taken into consideration when the player performs a stop operation.

[0029]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the player receives a suggestion of the symbol to be stopped by the visual display means. According to the suggestion, the player performs the symbol stop operation to play the game. It can proceed advantageously.

In the second mode, the control means determines whether or not to permit the symbol mode displayed when the variable display is stopped to be a symbol mode advantageous to the player (for example, winning by random selection by lottery). It is determined whether the variable display is to be displayed when the variable display is stopped, based on the determination of whether the variable display has been performed or not and the timing of the player's stop operation. More specifically, the symbol mode displayed when the variable display is stopped is such that if the winning process is determined in the determination process by the control means, the player performs a stop operation in a timely manner so that the winning symbols are aligned. If the timing of the stop operation of the player is not good, the winning symbol will not be won. That is, the skill of the player is reflected.

In the third mode, when the period is CT in particular, a display indicating a symbol to be stopped during the CT changes when a predetermined situation is reached. Assuming that the predetermined situation is that the number of CT games or the net increase has reached a predetermined number, the player advantageously proceeds with the game during CT by performing a symbol stop operation according to this change. Can be done easily.

For example, as a condition for canceling the CT, a net increment is 2
If the number of CT games is 150 at 00, the net increase is 200
, When the net increase does not reach 200,
The display is changed to a display indicating a design with a small number of payouts. Therefore, by performing an operation for stopping the symbol indicated by the display, the player can perform the game in which the CT game is digested 150 times and the net increase is brought as close as possible to 200 as much as possible.

As described above, the player can easily proceed with an advantageous game by following the display indicating the symbol to be stopped, and can also easily advance the current game with respect to the CT release condition and the CT release state. It is possible to relax and start the CT game without being conscious of the conditions. In addition, in the case of a beginner, even if the user does not clearly recognize the CT, by following the display indicating the design to be stopped, the game can be advantageously advanced without disadvantage.

According to a fourth aspect, in the above-mentioned third aspect, the control means, if not during the period (that is, during a general game), a symbol pattern displayed when the variable display is stopped is advantageous to the player. By determining the mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped by determining whether to permit the mode and the timing of the player's stop operation, the skill of the player is reflected even during the general game.

On the other hand, during the period, the control means does not perform the stop control based on the determination. However, during the general game, the display mode at the time of the variable display stop is determined by the above determination and the timing of the player's stop operation. On the other hand, during the period, the above-described determination is not performed, or even if the determination is performed, regardless of the result, stop control according to the player's stop operation is performed. Thereby, a game reflecting the skill of the player is performed.

In the fifth mode, for example, when the period is CT
If this is the case, during this CT, the stop control based on the determination is not performed for the second winning combination (small win), but the stop control based on the stop operation of the player is performed, but a relatively large profit is given. For the first winning combination (for example, BB or replay), a stop control based on the determination is performed, so that a game with more emphasis on game equality can be performed. In other words, a relatively large winning combination (BB or the like) or a winning combination with a high appearance frequency (replay or the like, generally a BB winning probability of 1/25)
If the stop control by random number lottery is stopped until 0, the small role 1/50 and the replay 1/7), the disparity due to the skill of the game increases, but the relatively small stop of the winning combination. If you stop only control,
The disparity can be relatively reduced.

In a sixth aspect, in the fifth aspect, the control means determines whether or not to permit the symbol mode displayed when the variable display is stopped during the general game to be a symbol mode advantageous to the player. By determining the mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped based on the determination of whether the variable display is stopped and the timing of the player's stop operation, the skill of the player is reflected even during the general game. On the other hand, during the above-mentioned period, for the second winning combination (small winning combination), the above determination is not performed, or even if the determination is made, regardless of the result, by performing stop control according to the stop operation of the player, A game reflecting the skill of the player is performed.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the visual display means performs a display suggesting a symbol by color, so that the player can easily and visually identify the symbol to be stopped.
The game can be more reliably and advantageously advanced.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, since the visual display means is constituted by the display element which can change the color, it is easy for the player to recognize the change in the color. Can be realized. For example, 3 as a display element
If a color light emitting diode (LED) is used, a change in color can be easily identified, and the player can surely recognize the suggested symbol.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, since the visual display means is constituted by an electric image display device, a display suggesting the symbol by an image displayed on the electric image display device. In this case, more specific display is possible.

If the image displayed on the electric image display device is a display of a symbol of a winning combination which should be taken into consideration when the player performs the stop operation, the image is displayed when the player performs the pressing operation. Display which pattern should be aimed is displayed as an image. Since these images display symbols related to the symbols arranged on the reels, it is possible to intuitively and concretely grasp the game state as compared with the display using lamps or 7-segment LEDs.

[0042]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A front door 2 is mounted on a front surface of a main body 1 of a slot machine, and a vertically long display window 4L, 4C, 4 is provided on a panel display 2a of the front door 2.
R are provided, and three horizontal lines are provided in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R.
Two winning lines 8 are provided diagonally, and these winning lines are connected by activation lamps 9 provided on the left and right of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. By operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13, one, three, and five of these winning lines are activated, respectively, and the activated winning lines are activated. Is displayed by turning on the activation lamp 9.

Inside the panel display section 2a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, each of which has a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols (hereinafter referred to as "symbols") on its outer peripheral surface, are provided rotatably. , A variable display section. The symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are indicated by display windows 4L, 4C,
It can be observed through 4R.

A pedestal portion 10 having a horizontal surface is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. From the left side, only one of the medals credited by one push button operation is bet on the game. 1-BET switch 1
A 2-BET switch 12 for betting only one or two cards on a game and a maximum BET switch 13 for betting a maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game are provided. By operating these BET switches, the predetermined pay line 8 is activated as described above. Further, a medal insertion slot 5 is provided on the right side of the pedestal portion 10.

The reels 3L, 3C and 3R are rotated by the player's operation toward the left of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10,
A start lever 6 for starting the movement of the symbols of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4 is rotatably mounted within a predetermined angle range.

At the center of the front of the pedestal 10, a display window 4 is provided.
L, 3C, and 3R, which move in L, 4C, and 4R.
The player operates 3 to stop each 3R.
Stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are provided. Each stop button has a built-in light source or is configured to emit light when irradiated with light. Therefore, the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R can display various effects and display information by operations such as turning on, blinking, and turning off each light source.

On the left side of the start lever 6, there is provided a C / P switch 14 for switching the credit / payout of medals obtained by the player by a push button operation. By the switching of the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving unit 16. Behind the medal receiving portion 16, there is provided a sound transmission port 17 for outputting a sound generated from a speaker 42 (FIG. 2) housed therein as a sound generating means to the outside.

Display windows 4L, 4 in front of panel display section 2a
Above C and 4R, there is provided a display surface 22 for displaying a payout table indicating how many medals are paid out for winning, and a light emitting effect lamp 23 is formed at the upper edge thereof. . The effect lamp 23 includes a large number of LEDs, and various effects and information can be displayed by operations such as lighting, blinking, and turning off.

On the right side of the display window 4R, a CT entry notification lamp 20 is provided. Below the CT rush notification lamp 20, 7
A credit display counter 18 composed of segment LEDs and a payout display counter 19 are provided. The credit display counter 18 displays the number of medals currently credited, and the payout display counter 19 displays the number of paid medals. The display means is not limited to the LED, but may be an LCD (liquid crystal) element or any other means.

A bonus / CT counter display 21 is provided below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The bonus / CT counter display 21 is a three-color LE that can be changed to any one of three colors (red, orange, and green).
D, lighting, discoloring, turning off, etc.
The count value of the medium net increase (in this embodiment, a medal is used as a game medium, so hereinafter referred to as “net increase”) is notified.

The bonus / CT counter display 21
May be configured by an electric image display device such as a liquid crystal display device instead of the LED. This will be described later.

FIG. 2 shows a circuit configuration including control means for controlling a game processing operation in the slot machine 1 and a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected thereto.

In this case, the control means is constituted by using the microcomputer 30 as a main component, and adding a circuit for random number sampling to the microcomputer 30. The microcomputer 30 performs a control operation according to a preset program.
And a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 as storage means,
The CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generating circuit 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a random number sampling circuit 37 for generating random numbers to be sampled. As a means for random number sampling, the microcomputer 30 has
The random number sampling may be executed on the operation program of the PU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36
The random number sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 stores various determination tables which are referred to when determining a random number by random number sampling performed each time the start lever 6 is operated.

In the circuit shown in FIG. 2, the main actuators whose operations are controlled by control signals from the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively.
Activation lamp 9, credit display counter 18, payout display counter 19, CT rush notification lamp 20, bonus / CT counter indicator 21, effect lamp 23, hopper for storing medals of game media (including a drive unit for payout) ) 40, and a speaker 42. Further, a hopper drive circuit 41, a speaker drive circuit 43, a motor drive circuit 44, a lamp drive circuit 45, and a CT counter display drive circuit 47 are connected to an output section of the CPU 31 via an I / O port. These drive circuits are respectively C
In response to a control signal such as a drive command output from the PU 31, the operation of each actuator is controlled.

The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control signal includes a medal sensor 5S for detecting a medal inserted into the medal slot 5 and a start lever 6 , A C / P switch 14, a reel stop signal circuit 46 for generating a stop signal in response to the operation of each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and a pulse signal from a reel rotation sensor. A reel position detection circuit (not shown) that supplies a signal for detecting a reel position to the CPU 31, and the count value of the medal detection unit 40 S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the specified number data. Then, there is a payout completion signal circuit (not shown) that generates a signal for detecting the medal payout completion. These too
It is connected to the CPU 31 via an I / O port.

In the circuit of FIG. 2, the random number generator 36
A random number belonging to a predetermined numerical range is generated, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The random numbers sampled in this manner are determined in a winning determination table stored in the ROM 32 for determining a winning combination or the like, to which numerical range they belong, and a signal based on the determination result is generated.

After the rotation of the reels 3L to 3R is started,
The number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 18L, 18C, 18R is counted, and the counted value is RA
It is written to a predetermined area of M33. Reel 3L-3R
, A reset pulse is obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit. The reset pulse obtained in this way allows the RAM
The count value of the drive pulse counted at 33 is cleared to "0". Thus, the count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation is stored in the RAM 33 for each of the reels 3L to 3R.

A symbol table is stored in the ROM 32 for associating the rotation positions of the reels 3L to 3R with the symbols. FIG. 3 shows a schematic diagram of this symbol table. In this symbol table, code numbers sequentially given at every fixed rotation pitch of each reel with reference to the rotation position at which the above-mentioned reset pulse is generated, and symbols provided corresponding to each code number are shown. The symbol code is associated with the symbol code.

Further, in the ROM 32, a winning symbol combination table is stored. In the winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal payout number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other.

The above-mentioned winning symbol combination table is referred to at the time of stop control of the first reel 3L, the second reel 3C, and the third reel 3R, and at the time of confirming a winning after stopping all the reels. However, the winning lines treated as valid are predetermined. For example, if three medals are inserted, all five winning lines are activated. However, depending on the type of winning, the combination of the symbols is determined by a predetermined number. Even if it is obtained on a line other than the winning line, it may be invalid.

The ROM 32 stores a table for associating predetermined conditions with the display mode as data for determining the display mode of the bonus / CT counter display 21. With this table, the display mode of the bonus / CT counter display 21 according to the situation of each game is determined.

The ROM 32 stores sounds and effect lamps 23 generated based on the combination of symbols when the reels are stopped.
A table for associating the winning symbol combination table with the type of sound is also stored as data for determining the display mode. The type of sound is also determined by this table at the time of winning confirmation after stopping all reels.

Further, the ROM 32 stores a program (sequence program) for executing a game in the slot machine 1.

In the lottery process based on the random number sampling, if the winning is determined and the winning combination is determined, the CP
U31 responds to an operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, to move the reels 3L, 3C, 3C to the symbol display position corresponding to the type of the winning combination. A signal for permitting the 3R stop control is sent to the motor drive circuit 44. And CP
When the U31 confirms that the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have stopped at the symbol display positions corresponding to the winning combinations based on the winning symbol combination table, the U31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 41 and outputs the payout command signal from the hopper 40. Pay out a predetermined number of medals. At that time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40, and when the counted value reaches the specified number data, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31.
Accordingly, the CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41, and ends the medal payout process.

In the lottery process, the big bonus (B
B), the determination of the winning combination of the regular bonus (RB), the replay and the small role, or the determination of the loss, and C
A determination is made whether to generate T. As to whether or not to generate a CT, a combination of BB and CT (BB with CT) may be determined in advance as a kind of winning combination.

In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment,
Each time the start lever 6 is operated, a lottery process for determining a winning combination is performed by random number sampling, and if one of the winning combinations is determined, the microcomputer 30 performs stop control according to the determined winning combination. .

One point to be noted here is that in order to achieve a prize (the player is actually paid out medals), two conditions must be won in the lottery process by random number sampling (internal winning). And that the player must perform a stop operation at a position (timing) at which a symbol corresponding to a winning combination internally won can be drawn.

That is, even if there is an internal winning for a certain winning combination, the winning is not guaranteed by the internal winning, and the permission that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination on the winning line may be stopped. (Hereinafter referred to as "stop permission").

More specifically, (1) in the lottery process, when a stop operation is performed at a position (timing) at which a symbol corresponding to a winning combination winning can be drawn, (2) in the lottery process, the winning and the winning When the stop operation is performed at a position (timing) where the symbol corresponding to the winning combination cannot be drawn, (3) When the stop operation is performed at the position (timing) at which the symbol corresponding to the winning combination which is not won in the lottery process and which has been won can be drawn, (4) When the stop operation is performed at a position (timing) at which the symbol corresponding to the winning combination which is not won in the lottery process and which has been won is not drawn, (1) and (2) correspond to the internal winning in the four patterns of However, if a stop operation is performed at a position where a symbol corresponding to a winning combination can be drawn in as in (1), a "winning" is obtained.
If a stop operation is not performed at a position where a symbol corresponding to a winning combination can be drawn in as in (2), a "winning" will not be achieved even if an internal winning has been achieved.

In the case where the internal winning is not made (internal non-winning) as in (3), even if the stop operation is performed at the position where the symbol corresponding to the winning combination can be drawn in, the winning combination from the winning line is applied. The control to remove the symbols to be performed (internal unsuccessful is not permitted to stop) is performed in the microcomputer 30 and does not win. Therefore, (4) does not win.

That is, if the internal winning has been achieved, the stop operation at the position where the symbol corresponding to the winning combination can be drawn in does not produce the result as shown in (3).

FIG. 4 shows combinations of symbols corresponding to each winning combination and the number of medals to be paid for each winning combination.

Symbol combination (i), (ii), (vii)
Represents the first winning combination that is permitted to be stopped only when the internal winning is performed, and these are the winning combinations that provide a relatively large profit. Further, symbol combinations (iii) to (vi)
Is a second winning combination that enables stop control according to a player's stop operation without reflecting a random number lottery result, regardless of whether a random number lottery is performed during CT, and represents a so-called small role. .

The symbol combination (i) is a case where three symbols “white 7” (symbol 50 in FIG. 3) are arranged, and the symbol combination (ii) is a symbol combination “blue 7” (symbol 51 in FIG. 3). In the case of all three, all show a BB prize.

The symbol combination (iii) is a case in which three symbols “hats” (symbol 52 in FIG. 3) are completed, and seven as a payout number during a general game and nine as a payout during a BB game. One medal will be paid out.

The symbol combination (iv) is a case in which three symbols “cactus” (symbol 53 in FIG. 3) are completed, and three medals are paid out if a prize is won during either a general game or a BB game. .

The symbol combination (v) is related to the stop display of the center display window 4C and the right display window 4R if the symbol "Chile 1" (symbol 54 in FIG. 3) is stopped and displayed in the left display window 4L. In addition, one medal is paid out during the general game or the BB game.

The symbol combination (vi) is related to the stop display of the center display window 4C and the right display window 4R if the symbol “Chile 2” (symbol 55 in FIG. 3) is stopped and displayed in the left display window 4L. No, seven medals are paid out during the general game or during the BB game.

The symbol combination (vii) is a case in which three symbols “Aztec” (symbol 56 in FIG. 3) are completed. If a player wins during a general game, a replay (replay) can be performed, and a player wins during a BB game. Then, a replay can be performed and nine medals are paid out.

As described above, in the BB game, a predetermined symbol combination "white 7-white 7-white 7" (combination (i) in FIG. 4) or "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" (combination in FIG. 4) This occurs when any of (ii)) is aligned on the activated pay line 8. This is the most advantageous game state for the player, and in addition to being able to perform the following two RB games,
This is a game state in which a large number of medals can be obtained by winning a small role continuously for a maximum of 20 times. During the BB game, the winning determination of BB and CT is not performed.

In this slot machine 1, when a winning symbol "white 7-white 7-white 7" or "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" is generated, the winning symbol "white 7-white 7-
The sound set for "white 7" or "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" is generated. By this sound, the player can know that the BB game is started.

In the RB game, a predetermined combination "Aztec-Aztec-Aztec" (the combination (vi
i)) occurs when the player is aligned on the activated pay line 8 (nine medals are paid out at this time). During the RB game, the game state is such that if the predetermined combination "Azteca-Azteca-Azteca" is completed, it is easy to win a winning combination (JAC game) that can acquire 15 medals. Also, during the RB game, a maximum of eight JAC game prizes can be performed, and even if a JAC game is not won, a maximum of 12 games can be performed. In the slot machine 1, when a winning symbol “Aztec-Aztec-Aztec” is generated during the BB game, the speaker 1
From 5, the sound set for "Aztec-Aztec-Aztec" is generated. This sound also makes the player RB
You can know the occurrence of the game.

The CT is performed after the end of the BB game, by performing a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a CT during the BB game, after the end of the BB, or during the general game.

Immediately before entering the CT, various effects are displayed. For example, a CT lottery roulette display is performed after BB is completed. This CT lottery roulette display is determined by the lottery process as to whether or not to generate a CT, but is a pseudo display that, as viewed from the player, makes it appear as if a lottery has been performed for the CT generation. C
This is an effect display that enhances an expectation for T.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged front view of the panel display section 2a. The bonus / CT counter indicator 21 provided below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R displays the above CT lottery roulette. It should be noted that the bonus / CT counter display 21 displays the number of JAC game digests in the BB and the CT number.
The number of counts of the net increase in the number is also displayed, which will be described later.

The CT lottery roulette display includes eight three-color LEDs constituting the bonus / CT counter display 21.
(L _{1 to} L ₈ ) is L ₁ → L ₂ →... → L ₇ → L ₈ → L ₁ →
By repeatedly turning on and off the lights in the order of L ₂ ... → L ₇ → L ₈ →..., A display (moving display) in which light flows from the left side to the right side is performed. Then, if the end one of L ₅ ~L ₈ will light stops CT lottery roulette display shows a CT generation. Therefore, finally, L _1-
If stopped CT lottery roulette display either L ₄ is lit, it indicates that the CT does not occur. That is, L _{5 to} L ₈ indicate the winning range of CT, and L _{1 to} L 8
Reference numeral ₄ denotes a non-winning range of CT.

In the CT lottery roulette display,
By varying the movement display pattern of three color LED _(L 1 ~L _{8) (moving} display pattern), and the fact that indicates the level of probability of CT occurs.

More specifically, the CT lottery roulette display changes from a fast moving display to a slowly moving display (slow mode), and the longer the slow mode, the higher the probability of CT occurrence. I do. Furthermore, during the movement display, when only winning range of L ₅ ~L ₈ is the slow mode, the probability of CT occurs and very high, on the contrary, only non winning range of L ₁ ~L ₄ is the When the mode is the slow mode, it is assumed that the probability of occurrence of CT is very low.

If the CT lottery roulette display is stopped and the CT winning is notified, then the display window 4R is displayed.
CT rush notification lamp 20 provided on the right side of
Confirmation notification about entry into CT is performed.

During the CT, BB, which is the above-mentioned first winning combination,
And the lottery process for the winning combination other than the replay (the second winning combination) becomes invalid, and the player's stop button 7L,
The stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed by a so-called "push operation" in which the stop operation of the 7C, 7R is reflected as it is. In other words, for the second winning combination, the reels 3L, 3C, 3
That is, when the stop control of R is performed, the result of random number drawing is not reflected. Therefore, every time the start lever 6 is operated even during CT, BB
And the lottery process for the replay is performed, and if either of the BB and the replay is internally won, the microcomputer 30
Performs stop control according to the winning combination.

The CT ends when a predetermined release condition is achieved. As the CT release condition, when the CT game has reached a predetermined number of times, or the “net increase number” obtained by subtracting the number of medals consumed for the game from the number of medals obtained by the player has reached the predetermined number. There are cases.
Further, when the BB game is started by internally winning the BB during the CT, the CT is terminated even if the cancellation condition has not been reached.

Next, the bonus / CT counter display 21
The display other than the above-described CT lottery roulette display will be described below.

As described above, the bonus / CT counter display 21 is composed of eight three-color LEDs (L _{1 to} L ₈ ). These three-color LEDs (L _{1 to} L ₈ ) can be changed to three colors of “red”, “orange”, and “green”.

During the CT, each time one CT game is completed, the “net increase” is counted, and the bonus / CT counter display 21 emits a number of three-color LEDs corresponding to the counted number.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a bonus / depth according to the “net increase”.
The display mode of the CT counter display 21 will be described.

When the “net increase” is “0 to 24”,
All three-color LEDs (L _{1 to} L ₈ ) are turned off (step 1 in FIG. 6), but if the “net increase” reaches 25, 1
The three color LEDs (L ₁ ) are turned on (step 2 in FIG. 6). Note that the emission color at this time is “red”, and the emission color does not change thereafter until step 8.

Thereafter, when the “net increase number” reaches 50, the two three-color LEDs (L ₁ , L ₂ ) are turned on (step 3 in FIG. 6), and when the “net increase number” reaches 75, Three of three
The color LEDs (L ₁ , L ₂ , L ₃ ) are turned on (step 4 in FIG. 6). Thereafter, up to the stage 7, the number of the three-color LEDs that are turned on increases by one each time the “net increase” is increased by 25 sheets.

The emission color remains "red" until the "net increase" reaches 188 (step 8), and then, when the "net increase" reaches 189, the emission color changes to "orange". Changes to At this point, the number of three-color LEDs that are turned on does not increase.

Further, when the “net increase” reaches 197, the emission color changes from “orange” to “green”.

When the “net increase” reaches 199, the remaining three-color LED (L ₈ ) also emits light to notify that the “net increase” has reached the release condition.

As described above, if the emission color is changed in accordance with the number of “net increase”, it is easy for the player to determine that the “net increase” is closer to the cancellation condition of “200”. Can be recognized. Therefore, the player who recognizes that the “net increase” is close to the cancellation condition of “200”, cancels the CT by performing a stop operation with the aim of winning the small win with the smallest possible number of payouts. It will postpone and attempt to digest as many CT games as possible given during CT. That is, the player is 3
If the stop operation is performed by relying on the change in the emission color of the color LED, the adjustment can be easily performed when attempting the above-described CTMAX hitting method.

Further, the emission color of the three-color LED is "red",
“Orange” and “green” respectively indicate the color of a specific symbol. In this embodiment, “red” indicates the symbol “Chile 1” or “Chile 2” based on red, and “orange” indicates the symbol “hat” based on orange.
"Green" implies a symbol "cactus" based on green. That is, as a help of the CTMAX hitting method, a symbol to be stopped by the player is indicated by the emission color of the three-color LED, and has a so-called guide role for the player to advantageously advance the game. I have.

For example, if the “net increase” is “0 to 188”
In (Steps 2 to 8 in FIG. 6), since there is a margin in the “net increase number” that can be obtained, the emission color of the three-color LED suggests a symbol to be aimed at, so as to aim for a symbol that can acquire many medals. Display in color.

In the present embodiment, the symbols "Chile 1" and "Chile 2" are continuously drawn up and down on the left reel 3L as shown in FIG. If the symbols "Chile 1" and "Chile 2" are stopped and displayed, many medals can be obtained. For example, in a case where all the pay lines are valid and the symbol “Chile 1” is stopped and displayed in the upper part of the left display window 4L and the symbol “Chile 2” is stopped and displayed in the middle part, 9 sheets (1 sheet × 2) +7 coins x 1 = 9 coins are paid out, and the symbol "Chile 1" is stopped and displayed in the middle row, and the symbol "Chile 2" is stopped and displayed in the lower row, so that 15 coins (1 coin x 1 + 7 coins x 2) = 15 medals are paid out. Therefore, the “net increase” is “0 to 188” (steps 2 to 8 in FIG. 6).
In this example, the player is notified to aim for a combination of symbols “Chile 1” and “Chile 2”, which can obtain many medals in one prize (hereinafter, “Deca Chile”). Is illuminated with a “red” emission color indicating “decatur” based on red.

When the "net increase number" becomes 189 (step 9 in FIG. 6), only 11 net increase numbers which can be added remain, so that the symbols "Chile 1" and "Chile 2" are added. If the target is stopped, the CT ends at that point. Therefore, the player is informed that the symbol “hat” with seven payout numbers should be aimed at so that a medal can be obtained without terminating the CT. That is, three-color LED
Is illuminated with an “orange” emission color that indicates the symbol “hat” based on orange.

If the “net increase” is 197 (step 10 in FIG. 6), only three “net increase” that can be added remain, so even if the stop is performed with the symbol “hat”, the CT is increased. Ends. Therefore, the remaining C
To ensure that you can get medals within the number of possible T games,
The player is notified that the symbol "cactus" with three payouts should be aimed at. That is, the three-color LED is illuminated with a “green” emission color indicating a symbol “cactus” based on green.

[0108] By the notification of the bonus / CT counter indicator 21 as described above, the player can easily understand the current state of the CT cancellation condition, and the advantageous C by the ingenuity is improved.
You can enjoy T games. Further, by suggesting a symbol to be aimed, the CTMAX batting method is facilitated, and even a beginner can fully enjoy the CT game.

The bonus / CT counter display 21 displays eight three-color LEDs (L _{1 to} L) when a small part is internally won during a general game other than CT or a BB game.
₈ ) may be lit or flashed in a color indicating the small role that has been internally won.

The number of games in the CT game is 150
When the number of times approaches or the net increase number approaches 200, and the end of the CT game approaches, the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R, the effect lamp 23 and the speaker 42 inform the player of the situation. Is also good. In this case, the three stop buttons become brighter or darker so that the player can operate the stop buttons in an order that is advantageous to the player, and the effect lamp 23 calls attention to the player. Display, and the speaker 42 generates a special sound.

Further, since the winning symbols are not aligned and no payout is made in the CT game, such a disadvantage occurs when the number of medals consumed by the player reaches a considerable amount. The notification to notify the player may be performed.

FIGS. 7, 8 and 9 are flowcharts showing the operation of the control means in the CT game. In this flowchart, the counter N indicates the allowable number of increase in the net number of medals, and the initial value is 200. The counter N is incremented when a medal is inserted, and decremented when a medal is paid out. When the counter N becomes 0, the CT game ends. The counter T indicates the number of remaining games allowed in the CT game, and the initial value is 150. The counter T is decremented by 1 after the game is performed once, and when the counter T becomes 0, the CT game is stopped. finish.

When the player wins the CT game and enters the CT gaming state, the CT rush notification lamp 20 serving as the notification means is turned on, the display of the effect lamp 23, and the stop button 7L, 7
The display of C and 7R and the sound from the speaker 42 are changed to a state of “Situation 1” for notifying the player that the vehicle has entered CT (step 1). This “situation 1” will be described later. Hereinafter, “step” is abbreviated as “ST”.

When a medal is inserted, the medal sensor 5S
, A signal is generated (ST2), and the number of inserted medals 1 to 3 is added to the counter N (ST3).

The start lever 6 is operated to operate the start switch 6S (ST4). Reels 3L, 3C,
3R is rotated (ST5). The counter T is decremented by 1 (ST6).

A determination process by random number extraction is performed (ST
7).

It is determined whether the stop button operation has been performed (S
T8) If the stop button is operated, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R according to the stop request is performed (ST).
9).

The winning combination of the stopped symbol is determined, and the payout of medals according to the winning combination is executed (ST10). Then, the counter N is subtracted by the number of paid medals (ST11).

Next, it is determined whether or not the condition for canceling the CT game is satisfied (ST12). The conditions for releasing the CT game are as follows: BB is won by random number determination, and the BB winning symbol “White 7-White 7”
When “white 7” or “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is completed, CT
When the number of games during the game reaches 150 and the counter T is 0, and when the net increase in the number of game media during the CT game is 200
The case where the number of sheets reaches and the counter N is 0 is set.

When none of these release conditions is satisfied, that is, when the determination result is "NO", the counter N is set to 2
It is determined whether it is 30 or more (ST13). This determination is a determination as to whether the number of medals consumed for the game has exceeded the number of medals obtained in the game by 30 or more. If “YES”, that is, if the counter N is 230 or more, display of the effect lamp 23; Display of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and speaker 4
The voice from the second is changed to a "situation 2" mode for notifying the player that the disadvantageous state is occurring (ST14).
This “situation 2” will be described later.

If the determination in ST13 is "NO", it is next determined whether the counter N is 177 or more (ST15). If “YES”, that is, if the counter N is 1
If it is 77 or more, the process moves to ST37.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 15 that the counter N is 176 or less and the determination result is “NO”, it is next determined whether the counter N is 152 or more (ST16).
If “YES”, that is, if the counter N is 152 or more, the LED of the bonus / CT counter display 21
(L ₁ ) is lit in “red” (ST17), and ST37
Move on to processing.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 16 that the counter N is 151 or less and the determination result is “NO”, it is next determined whether the counter N is 127 or more (ST18).
If “YES”, that is, if the counter N is 127 or more, the two Ls of the bonus / CT counter display 21 are displayed.
The ED (L ₁ , L ₂ ) is lit in “red” (ST1
9) The process proceeds to ST37.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 18 that the counter N is 126 or less and the determination result is "NO", it is determined whether the counter N is 102 or more (ST20).
If “YES”, that is, if the counter N is 102 or more, the three Ls of the bonus / CT counter
The ED (L _{1 to} L ₃ ) is lit in “red” (ST2
1) The process proceeds to ST37.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 20 that the counter N is 101 or less and the determination result is “NO”, then it is determined whether the counter N is 77 or more (ST22).
In the case of "YES", that is, when the counter N is 77 or more, the four Ls of the bonus / CT counter display 21 are displayed.
ED the _(L 1 ~L ₄₎ is turned in the "red" (ST2
3) The process proceeds to ST37.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 22 that the counter N is 76 or less and the determination result is “NO”, it is next determined whether the counter N is 52 or more (ST24). “Y
ES ", that is, when the counter N is 52 or more, the five LEDs of the bonus / CT counter display 21 are used.
The _(L 1 ~L ₅₎ is turned in the "red" (ST25), S
The process moves to T37.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 24 that the counter N is 51 or less and the determination result is “NO”, it is next determined whether the counter N is 27 or more (ST26). “Y
ES ", that is, when the counter N is 27 or more, six LEDs of the bonus / CT counter display 21 are provided.
(L _{1 to} L ₆ ) are turned on in “red” (ST27), and S
The process moves to T37.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 26 that the counter N is equal to or smaller than 26 and the determination result is "NO", it is determined whether the counter N is equal to or larger than 13 (ST28). “Y
ES ", that is, when the counter N is 13 or more, the seven LEDs of the bonus / CT counter display 21 are used.
The _(L 1 ~L ₇₎ are turned by the "red" (ST29), S
The process moves to T37.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 28 that the counter N is 12 or less and the determination result is "NO", it is determined whether the counter N is 5 or more (ST30). “YE
S ", that is, when the counter N is 5 or more, the seven LEDs (L ₁
To L ₇ ) are turned on in “orange” (ST 31), and ST 37
Move on to processing.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 30 that the counter N is 4 or less and the determination result is “NO”, then it is determined whether the counter N is 3 or more (ST32). “YE
S ", that is, when the counter N is 3 or more, the seven LEDs (L ₁
To L ₇ ) are lit in “green” (ST33), and ST37
Move on to processing.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 32 that the counter N is 2 or less and the determination result is “NO”, it is next determined whether the counter N is 1 or more (ST34). “YE
S ", that is, when the counter N is 1 or more, all the LEDs (L ₁
-L ₈ ) is lit in “green” (ST35), and ST37
Move on to processing.

[0132] On the other hand, in the determination of step 34, a counter N is 0, when the judgment result is "NO", all the LED of the bonus / CT counter display 21 _(L 1 ~L
₈ ) is turned off (ST36), and the process proceeds to ST37.

Subsequently, in step 37, it is determined whether the counter T is 10 or more. When the counter T is 9 or less and the remaining number of CT games approaches the end, and the determination result is “NO”, the display of the effect lamp 23, the display of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and the display from the speaker 42 as the notification means. The voice is changed to the state of “Situation 3” informing that the number of times that the game can be played is reduced and the CT game is nearing the end (ST38). The aspect of "Situation 3" will be described later.

In ST12, the release condition is satisfied, and "Y
If "ES" is determined, it is next determined whether or not the cancellation condition is a winning of the BB game (ST39). If "YES" is determined, the BB game is executed (ST40), and the counter N, The counter T is set to 0 (ST41 to ST44), and all the LEDs of the bonus / CT counter display 21 are set.
_(L 1 ~L ₈₎ turns off the (ST45), leading to resumption of general game (ST46), CT game ends.

If the result of determination in ST39 is "NO", that is, if no BB has been won, it is determined whether the counter N is 0 (ST41), and if "NO", the counter N is set to 0 ( (ST42) Then, it is determined whether or not the counter T is 0 (ST43). If "NO", the counter T is set to 0 (ST44), and the bonus / CT counter display 2 is set.
1 all LED an _(L 1 ~L ₈₎ to turn off (ST4
5) The normal game is restarted (ST46), and the CT game is ended.

[0136] Each of the "Situation 1", "Situation 2", "Situation 3", and "Situation 4" notification modes of the notification means in ST1, 14, and 38 described above are set in accordance with the purpose of notification.

The state of "Situation 1" notifies the player that the game is a CT game, and includes a normal game, a BB game, and an RB game.
Make the state different from the game. For example, while turning on the CT rush notification lamp 20, the flashing state of the effect lamp 23 is changed, all the stop buttons are flashed, and different sounds are generated.

In the situation of “Situation 2”, the number of medals consumed by the player greatly exceeds the number of medals obtained by winning,
It notifies that a loss has occurred, and makes the blinking state of the effect lamp 23 different from "Situation 1" to draw the player's attention. Further, if the stop button 9R of the reel 4R is operated after the reel 4L and the reel 4C have stopped, the symbols can be easily aligned. The operation sequence of the stop button is taught by using the button 9C and finally the stop button 9R. Further, a sound different from the "situation 1" is generated to call attention.

[0139] The mode of "Situation 3" is to inform that the possible number of CT games is remaining and the end of CT is approaching, and that the blinking state of the effect lamp 23 is different from that of "Situation 1". Similarly to "Situation 2", the player teaches the order of the stop buttons operated in the order in which the stop buttons light up so that the player can achieve many symbol prizes with a limited number of games, or generates a sound different from "Situation 1". Or The state of "Situation 3" may be the same as the state of "Situation 2", but for example, the blinking speed of the effect lamp 23 is increased, or the blinking speed of the stop button or the changing speed of the stop button is changed. Alternatively, the target information may be reported as a mode different from “Situation 2”, such as generating a different warning sound.

Further, the bonus / CT counter display 21
Displays the count of the net increase in number as described above, and also displays the number of digests of the JAC game in BB.

If an RB game occurs during the BB game, all (eight) three-color LEDs (L _{1 to} L ₈ ) are lit in “green”, and thereafter, every time a JAC game is won, L ₈ is turned on. → L ₇
→… → L ₂ → L ₁ in order of LED “Red”
Discolor. That is, the number of LEDs changed to “red” indicates the number of digestions out of the number of “8” that can be won in the JAC game. Therefore, when the JAC game winning occurs eight times, all _eight three-color LEDs (L _{1 to} L ₈ ) are turned on in “red”.

Then, if the second RB game occurs,
Eight three-color LEDs (L₁~ L₈) Are all lit in "red"
Each time you win a JAC game,₈
→ L ₇→… → L₂→ L₁Turn off the LEDs one by one in the order
Light up. Therefore, in the second RB game, the JAC game
If a prize is generated eight times, eight three-color LEDs (L₁~
L ₈) Are all turned off.

Next, the bonus / CT by the above LED
A notification mode when an electrical image display device such as a liquid crystal display device is used instead of the counter display device 21 will be described.

FIG. 10 shows a panel display section 2a in which a liquid crystal display device 30 is provided below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R as an electric image display device. This liquid crystal display device 30
In the same manner as in the display on the bonus / CT counter display 21 described above, a CT lottery display, a count display of a net increase during CT, a JAC game digest display during BB, and the like are performed.

FIGS. 11 to 13 show the liquid crystal display device 30.
5 shows a display example. Here, the display contents in FIG. 6 described above are displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30. At the top of the screen, the eight LEDs are displayed in a simulated manner to indicate a rough net increase in number, In the center of the screen, an image indicating a symbol that the player should aim at is displayed. Further, a message for the player is displayed in characters at the bottom of the screen.

FIG. 11 shows a case in which the display contents of step 4 (FIG. 6) of the above-mentioned bonus / CT counter display 21 are displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30. The image of "Deca Chile" is directly displayed as the symbol to be aimed. Further, at the lower part of the screen, a message "Aim for big dick" is displayed as a message to the player.

FIG. 12 shows a case where the display contents of step 9 (FIG. 6) of the bonus / CT counter display 21 are displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30. In the center of the screen, the player The "hat" image is directly displayed as a symbol to be aimed. Further, at the bottom of the screen, a message "Aim for a hat" is displayed as a message to the player.

FIG. 13 shows a case where the display contents of step 11 (FIG. 6) of the above-described bonus / CT counter display 21 are displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 30.
The image of "cactus" is directly displayed as a symbol that the player should aim for. Further, at the bottom of the screen, a message "Aim for a cactus" is displayed as a message to the player.

According to such an electric image display device,
It is possible to directly display a symbol that the player should aim for, or to make a specific display that makes it easy to grasp the game state.

The CT lottery roulette display and BB
8 LEDs for JAC game digest count display
Can be realized in a pseudo manner. Furthermore, according to the electric image display device, various other displays are possible, and for example, the net increase in number can be represented by a bar graph, a pie chart, or the like.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing the appearance of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration used in the slot machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a view showing a symbol sequence of the slot machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing each winning combination and the number of medal payouts in the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged front view of the panel display unit of the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a view showing a display mode of a bonus / CT counter display.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a control operation of a CT game of the slot machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a control operation of the CT game continued from FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a control operation of the slot machine according to the embodiment after a condition for releasing a CT game is satisfied.

FIG. 10 is an enlarged front view showing a panel display unit provided with a liquid crystal display device.

FIG. 11 illustrates an example of a display mode in a liquid crystal display device.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing another example of a display mode in a liquid crystal display device.

FIG. 13 is a view showing still another example of the display mode in the liquid crystal display device.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Slot machine, 2 ... Front door, 2a ... Panel display part, 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel, 4L, 4C, 4R
... Display window, 5 ... Coin slot, 6 ... Start lever, 7
L, 7C, 7R: stop button, 8: winning line, 9
... Activation lamp, 10 ... Base part, 11 ... 1-BET switch, 12 ... 2-BET switch, 13 ... Maximum BET switch, 14 ... C / P switch, 15 ... Coin payout exit,
16 ... Coin receiving unit, 17 ... Sound transmission port, 18 ... Credit display counter, 19 ... Payout display counter, 20 ... CT
Inrush notification lamp, 21: bonus / CT counter display, 22: display surface, 23: effect lamp, 30: liquid crystal display device.

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. Variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for a game, control means for determining a mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped, and controlling stop of the variable display based on the determination. A game machine comprising: a visual display means for displaying a symbol indicating a symbol to be stopped so that the player can advantageously proceed with the game. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the control means determines whether or not to permit the symbol mode displayed when the variable display is stopped to be a symbol mode advantageous to the player. A gaming machine wherein a mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped is determined according to a timing of a stop operation of a player. 3. A gaming machine comprising variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for a game and control means for controlling variable display of said variable display means, wherein said control means determines the number of symbols required for the game. The variable display is stopped and controlled, but during a period from when a predetermined occurrence condition is satisfied during a game to when a predetermined release condition is satisfied, the stop control based on the determination is not performed, and the player performs a stop operation. In addition to being configured to stop the variable display in accordance with the above, during the period, a display indicating a symbol to be stopped operation is performed so that the player can proceed with the game in an advantageous manner, and a predetermined state is set. A gaming machine comprising: a visual display unit that changes a display mode of a display suggesting the symbol when the display is changed. 4. A game machine according to claim 3, wherein said control means determines whether or not to permit the symbol mode displayed when said variable display is stopped to be a symbol mode advantageous to a player. Depending on the timing of the player's stop operation, a mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped is determined,
During the period, the gaming machine performs stop control according to a player's stop operation regardless of the result of not performing the determination or performing the determination. 5. A game machine having variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols required for a game and control means for controlling variable display of said variable display means, wherein said control means determines the number of symbols according to the determination. The variable display is controlled to stop, but during a period from when a predetermined occurrence condition is satisfied during a game to when a predetermined release condition is satisfied, only a predetermined first winning combination is stopped based on the determination. Control, and the stop control based on the determination is not performed for the predetermined second winning combination, and the variable display is stopped in response to the stop operation of the player. A visual display in which a display indicating a symbol to be stopped is performed so that the player can advantageously advance the game, and when a predetermined situation is reached, a display mode of the display suggesting the symbol changes. Have means Gaming machine, characterized in that the. 6. A gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein said control means determines whether or not to permit a symbol mode displayed when said variable display is stopped to be a symbol mode advantageous to a player. Depending on the timing of the player's stop operation, a mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped is determined,
During the period, the second winning combination does not perform the determination, or performs the determination and performs stop control according to a stop operation of the player regardless of the result of the determination. Machine. 7. The predetermined condition is that a net increase obtained by subtracting the number of game media consumed for the game from the number of game media obtained by the player during the period reaches a predetermined number. The gaming machine according to claim 3 or 5, wherein 8. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said visual display means displays the symbol by color. 9. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said visual notifying means comprises an electric image display device, and performs a display suggesting the symbol by an image displayed on the electric image display device. 7. The gaming machine according to any of 7. 10. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein said visual notification means is constituted by a display element capable of changing colors. 11. The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein said image is a display of a symbol of a winning combination to be taken into consideration when a player performs a stop operation.