JP2001218889A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which space occupied by a medal plate can be reduced to prevent it from becoming an obstacle in playing, in which discharge of medals to the medal plate can be conducted by a demand from a player, and in which the medals can be easily taken out of the medal plate. SOLUTION: In this game machine in which a game is started as a medal is charged, and in which medals are discharged when it is determined that a prize is won at the timing when the game is ended, it has a gained medal storage device for storing discharged medals, and the gained medal storage device is composed so that medals can be transferred to a medal plate from which the medals can be taken by a player based on operation of the player.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine which starts a game by inserting medals and pays out medals when it is determined that a prize is won when the game is completed. The medal to be paid out is once paid out to the storage without being directly paid out to the player, and the medal is discharged from the storage to the medal plate at the request of the player, particularly the slot. It is a game machine suitable for application to machines.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there have been many gaming machines that start a game by inserting medals and pay out medals according to the presence or absence of a prize. A conventional technique will be described using a slot machine as an example among such gaming machines. (Description of the drawings) FIGS. 7 and 8 show a conventional slot machine.
10 shows the configuration of ten.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of input, control and output of the slot machine, FIG. 8 is a front view of the external appearance of the slot machine, and FIGS. 4 to 6 show schematic flows of the operation of the slot machine, respectively. . (Slot machine 10) In FIG.
It shows.

[0004] As shown in FIG.
The housing 11 has a rectangular box shape. A rectangular window-shaped display window 12 facing the player side is formed at the center and upper part of the housing 11. In the center of the display window 12 at the center, a symbol display window 13 through which the symbols 61 of the three rotating reels 40 can be seen is formed. Also slot machine
A medal insertion hole 31 is provided on the right side of the central part of 10.

Further, a medal plate 35 for storing medals to be paid out from the medal outlet 32 when a prize is won is provided below the slot machine 10. Although not shown, the slot machine 10
A control device 20 (see FIG. 1) for controlling the entire operation of the device 10 is incorporated. (Control device 20) Although not shown, the control device 20 is a CP
U, and is provided with ROM, RAM, I / O and the like. Then, the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, thereby having the following devices (1) and (2).

(1) Game control device 21 (2) Effect control device 22 As shown in FIG. 7, a game control device for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotating reel 40 by operating the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50. 21 and an effect control device 22 for controlling a display device 66 such as a lamp and a speaker. Further, the number of CPUs is not limited to one, but may be controlled by two or more CPUs.

Also, a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O
And the like may be integrated to constitute one chip. (Game Control Device 21) The game control device 21 controls the rotation and stop of the rotating reel 40 by operating the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50. Then, the game control device 21 functions as the following means (1) to (3).

(1) Normal game control means 70 (2) Special game control means 80 (3) Winning lottery means 110 The normal game control means 70 controls the normal game in order to perform the normal game. The special game control means 80 controls the special game in order to execute the special game.

The game control device 21 is not limited to the above-mentioned means (1) to (3) but may include other means. (Effect control device 22) The effect control device 22 is for controlling the display device 66 such as a lamp and a speaker. (Input Stage) The following parts are connected to the input stage of the control device 20, as shown in FIG.

(1) Make-up switch 15 (2) Bet switch 16 (3) Settlement switch 17 (4) Start switch 30 (5) Stop switch 50 The input stages are as described in (1) to (5) above. It is not limited to parts. (Closing Switch 15) As shown in FIG. 8, the closing switch 15 is a switch located diagonally below the rotating reel 40, and detects a inserted game medal. (Bet Switch 16) As shown in FIG. 8, the bet switch 16 is a switch located below the spinning reel 40, and is used to reduce the number of credit medals and substitute for inserting medals. (Adjustment Switch 17) As shown in FIG. 8, the adjustment switch 17 is a switch located diagonally below the spinning reel, and is for paying out credited medals. (Start Switch 30) The start switch 30, as shown in FIG. 8, is a lever located diagonally below the rotating reel 40, and is provided on condition that a game medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is turned on, or At the time of (Replay), the reel unit will be
This is for starting the drive of 60.

[0011] Here, "Replay" means "replay (Repla)" by the lottery of the winning lottery means 110.
y) ”is established and the symbols of“ Replay ”are aligned on the activated pay line, so that the player can play the game again without inserting a new medal in the next game. You can do it. (Stop Switch 50) The stop switch 50 is for stopping the drive of the reel unit 60.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the stop switch 50 includes three switches corresponding to each of the rotating reels 40, and is arranged one below each of the rotating reels 40. Stop switch corresponding to rotating reel 40
The operation of 50 is such that the corresponding rotating reel 40 is set to stop rotating. (Output Stage) The following parts are connected to the output stage of the control device 20 as shown in FIG.

(1) Reel unit 60 (2) Hopper unit 65 (3) Display device 66 (lamp and speaker) (4) Credit display section 67 The output stage is as described in (1) to (4) above. It is not limited to parts. (Reel Unit 60) The reel unit 60 includes three motors (not shown) fixed or supported by a frame, and three rotating reels 40 fixed to output shafts of the respective motors. I have. And each rotating reel 40
Has a rotating drum made of synthetic resin, and a tape-shaped reel tape 42 attached around the rotating drum. On the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape 42, a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols 61 are displayed. (Hopper Unit 65) The hopper unit 65 is for storing medals inserted by the player and paying out medals to the player based on the result of the game. (Display Device 66) The display device 66 is a speaker, a display lamp, or the like, and is for informing a player of a prize or the like. Specifically, under the control of the effect control device 22, a prize sound is generated from a speaker at the time of a prize, and a display lamp is turned on or blinked to notify a player of a prize or the like. (Credit Display Unit 67) The credit display unit 67 is for displaying the number of credited medals in the case of giving a credit instead of paying out a medal to the player. (Normal game control means 70) The normal game control means 70 is for performing a normal game.

That is, on condition that a medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is turned on, or "replay (Repla
At the time of “y)”, when the start switch 30 is operated on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed from the previous game, the reel unit 60 is driven, and the three rotating reels 40 start rotating. Thereafter, when one of the stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 40 stops.

When all three stop switches 50 have been operated, the rotation of all three rotating reels 40 stops. At this time, when the predetermined symbol 61 stops on the activated pay line of the display window 12, a predetermined number of medals are paid out via the hopper unit 65. Instead of paying out medals, credits may be given. To win,
There is no small medal payout that gives the player a profit with the payout of the game medal, a special win that gives the player a greater profit than this small medal win, and there is no payout of the game medal, but a new game medal "Replay" that allows the player to play the game again without throwing it into the game. If the lottery result is one of the winnings, a winning flag corresponding to the winning is established. When the lottery result is a special prize, a special prize flag is established. During the special prize flag, the combination of the stop symbols 61 of the rotating reels 40 of the reel unit 60 is changed to a predetermined special prize. The winning is determined on condition that the symbol 61 matches the symbol 61 (for example, three "7" s are aligned on the activated pay line), and the player is made to play an advantageous special game. Then, if the special winning flag is established by lottery, but the combination of the stop symbols 61 of the rotating reel 40 does not match the special winning symbol 61, the setting of the special winning flag establishment is carried over to the subsequent games. Have been. If the winning flag of the small role cannot determine the winning in the game for which the winning flag has been established, the right of the winning flag establishment does not carry over to the next game.

Further, while any of the winning flags is established,
Whether or not the corresponding winning symbols 61 can be aligned on the activated pay line depends on the timing of the stop switch 50 when the rotation speed of the rotating reel 40 is constant. Specifically, after operating the stop switch 50, 1
Since the rotation reel 40 is set to stop within 90 ms, after operating the stop switch 50, the rotation reel 40 can be stopped as it is or can be stopped within 190 ms. For example, in a case where the corresponding winning symbol 61 is included in the four consecutive drawable symbols 61 continuous from the stop symbol, the time until the stop is delayed, and the rotating reel 40 is placed on the activated winning line. Then, the winning symbol 61 is pulled in and stopped. on the other hand,
In a case where the corresponding winning symbol 61 is not included in the four drawable symbols 61, the winning symbol 61 cannot be pulled into the activated winning line and stopped. (Special game control means 80) The special game control means 80 is for causing the player to perform an advantageous special game based on the lottery result of the lottery means.

The above special games are roughly classified into the following games. (1) Specific introduction game (BB game) (2) Specific game (RB game) (3) Specific winning game (JAC game) Note that a specific game, for example, an RB game is a specific introduction game.
For example, when the game is performed during the BB game and when the game is not performed during the BB game, the game is independently performed. Further, the above-mentioned specific winning game, that is, a so-called JAC game, is performed during the RB game. Further, the special game is not limited to the above-mentioned games (1) to (3).

In a normal game, although not shown, for example, when three symbols 61 such as “7” are arranged on the activated pay line, for example, 15 medals are paid out via the hopper unit 65. At this time, the BB game is started. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the special game control means 80 is roughly provided with the following means.

(1) Specific introduction game control means 91 (BB game control means 90) (2) Specific game control means 101 (RB game control means 100) (Specific introduction game control means 91) Above specific introduction game control means
Reference numeral 91 is for controlling the BB game. Specifically, when the game shifts to the BB game, the game starts by inserting up to three medals as in the normal game, and when the rotation of the three spinning reels is stopped, the winning symbols are aligned on the activated pay line. Payout of medals is performed depending on whether or not the player has paid.

Therefore, in the BB game, a lottery including a small combination is performed every time as in the normal game.
However, if the specific winning symbols for shifting to the RB game during the BB game are aligned on the activated pay line, then the process shifts to the RB game. Usually, B
During the B game, the transition to the RB game is supposed to be performed, for example, up to three times. Therefore, after the first RB game is completed, the lottery and control similar to the normal game described above are performed again. Is what is done.

In the BB game, the number of RB games in the BB game is a predetermined maximum number of times, for example, three times, or
A predetermined maximum number of regular games during the B game, for example, a maximum of 3
The BB game ends when the game has ended 0 times. (Specific game control means 101) The specific game control means 101
This is for controlling the RB game.

Specifically, when the game shifts to the RB game, one medal is inserted, and when a predetermined symbol 61 of the spinning reel 40 is aligned with the center line of the display window 12, a specific winning game is determined. Is what is done. And RB
In the game, a maximum of 12 specific prize games to determine whether or not to win
The winning can be confirmed up to eight times. That is, up to eight winnings are confirmed,
Alternatively, the RB game ends when the maximum of 12 specific winning games have ended. (Winning lottery means 110) The above-mentioned winning lottery means 110 performs a lottery to determine whether or not a winning is made based on a predetermined lottery probability. Then, when the lottery result by the prize lottery means 110 is a prize, a prize flag is established, and during the prize flag is established, the combination of the stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 matches a predetermined prize symbol. The winning is determined, and the player is provided with a medal payout or a special game.

As shown in FIG. 7, the winning lottery means 110 includes the following means when roughly classified. (1) random number generating means 111 (2) random number extracting means 112 (3) winning determination table 113 (4) determining means 114 The winning lottery means 110 is limited to the above (1) to (4) is not. (Random Number Generating Unit 111) The random number generating unit 111 stores a random number for winning lottery in a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 6553 in decimal).
5). (Random Number Extracting Unit 112) The random number extracting unit 112 extracts a random number generated by the random number generating unit 111 under predetermined conditions (for example, operation of the start switch 30). In addition,
The extracted random numbers are used as extracted random number data. (Winning determination table 113) The winning determination table 113
It has a prize area of each prize item in the whole area of the random number taken by the random number generation means 111. (Determining Unit 114) The determining unit 114 is a random number extracting unit 112
Based on the extracted random number data extracted and the lottery probability data of the prize determination table 113, the random number generation unit 111 collates the prize determination area data including the prize area of each prize item in the entire area of the random number, and This is to determine a winning corresponding to a winning area to which the extracted random number data belongs. (Operation of Slot Machine 10) Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

First, at step 100 shown in FIG. 4, the start switch 30 is turned on by operating the start switch 30. And the next step 1
Go to 01. In step 101, the winning lottery means 11
With 0, a lottery process is performed. And the next step 1
Go to 02.

In step 102, the rotation of the rotating reel 40 starts. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, the stop switch 50 is turned on by operating the stop switch 50. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104. In step 104, the rotation stop processing of the rotating reel 40 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 105.

In step 105, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three reels 40 has been operated. When it is determined that the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotating reels 40 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 106. In step 106, it is determined whether or not the winning symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the activated winning line while the winning flag is established, that is,
It is determined whether or not the winning is determined. Then, when it is determined that the winning is determined, the process proceeds to the next step 107.

In step 107, a medal corresponding to a winning symbol is paid out. Then, the game ends.
If it is determined in step 105 that the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotating reels 40 has not been operated, the process returns to step 103. Step 1
If it is determined in 06 that the winning has not been determined, step 107 is skipped and the game ends.

The lottery process at step 101 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In step 200, a random number is extracted by the random number extracting means 112 from the random numbers generated by the random number generating means 111 of the winning lottery means 110. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.

In step 201, the extracted random numbers are stored in the random number extracting means 112. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202. In step 202, the random number extracted by the determination means 114 and the winning determination table 1
Comparison with thirteen winning determination area data is performed. And
Proceed to the next step 203.

In step 203, the determining means 114 determines which of the winning regions in the winning determination table 113 contains the extracted random numbers, and determines the evaluation of the lottery process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204. In step 204, kicking of a predetermined symbol and retraction of the predetermined symbol are set. Then, the lottery process ends.

The process of stopping the rotation of the rotating reel 40 in step 104 will be described with reference to FIG. In step 300, it is determined whether or not kick setting has been achieved for a predetermined symbol. Then, when it is determined that the setting of the kicking of the predetermined symbol has not been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 301.

In step 301, the rotating reel 40 is rotated by one symbol. That is, kicking is performed for one symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 302. In step 302, it is determined whether or not the number of the symbols obtained by rotating the rotary reel 40 by one symbol described above corresponds to the fourth symbol after the stop switch 50 is operated. After operating the stop switch 50, the number of symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 one symbol at a time becomes four.
In the case of the number, the process proceeds to the next step 303.

In step 303, the rotation of the rotating reel 40 is stopped. Thus, the operation of the slot machine 10 from the insertion of the medal to the stop of the rotation of the rotating reel 40 is completed. When it is determined in step 300 that the setting of kicking of a predetermined symbol has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 304.

In step 304, it is determined whether or not a draw is set for any of the symbols. Then, when it is determined that the pull-in is set for any of the symbols, the process proceeds to the next step 305. In step 305, it is determined whether the pull-in setting has been achieved. When it is determined that the pull-in setting has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 303.

If it is determined in step 304 that the drawing is not set for any of the symbols, the process proceeds to step 303. If it is determined in step 305 that the pull-in setting has not been achieved, the process proceeds to step 301. In the step 302, after the stop switch 50 is operated, if the number of symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 one symbol at a time is not the fourth symbol, the process returns to the step 300.

By the way, a condition for operating the start switch 30 is to insert a medal. The start switch 30 is normally operable when a player inserts a predetermined number of medals into the medal insertion hole 31, but when the medals are held in the credit in advance, the bet switch 16 is turned on. By pressing the button, the control unit is guided to a state equivalent to the state where a medal is inserted, and the start switch can be operated. In this way, the start switch is turned on by operating the start switch after the start switch can be operated.

Regarding the method of paying out medals,
When a prize is won in a game, that is, when a predetermined fixed number of medals are paid out, it depends on whether or not the gaming machine can be credited by operating the settlement switch 17. When credit is enabled, the number of medals up to the allowable range of credit is displayed on the credit display unit 67, and actual medal payout is not performed. Then, by operating the bet switch 16, the number of medals displayed on the credit display section 67 is reduced, and the game can be continued by being regarded as being inserted into the medal insertion hole 31. Further, when the number of medals displayed on the credit display section 67 exceeds the allowable range, the excess medals are automatically set to the medal tray 35.
Is discharged to

On the other hand, if the user does not select the credit by operating the settlement switch 17, the obtained number of medals is discharged to the medal tray 35 without being added to the credit display section 67.

[0038]

However, the conventional slot machine described above has the following problems. First, all medals are paid to the medal plate when a prize is won, and even if a game with credit is selected, all the medals are discharged when the number of credits that can be credited is exceeded, so the medal plate should be a certain size There is a need. However, if the medal plate is provided at the lower part of the slot machine, not only is it intrusive during the game, but also there is an inconvenience that it is difficult to take out the medals stored in the medal plate. In particular, it was very troublesome to remove a large number of medals and transfer them to a so-called dollar box.

When the credits become zero during the game, the game cannot be continued by operating the bet switch. Therefore, the player must take out the medal from the medal plate and insert the medal, which is annoying. Was. Furthermore, the conventional model has a disadvantage that the player cannot accurately grasp the number of medals in hand.

Therefore, the inventions described in the respective claims have been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and the objects thereof are as follows. (Claim 1) That is, the invention according to claim 1 has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the related art, and an object thereof is to reduce the space occupied by a medal plate. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine which can prevent a medal from being disturbed, can pay out medals to a medal plate at the request of a player, and can easily take out medals from the medal plate. (Claim 2) The invention according to claim 2 is the above-described claim 1.
In addition to the objects of the invention described above, the following objects are provided.

That is, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of taking out a required amount of medals on a medal plate by a player. (Claim 3) The invention according to claim 3 is the above-described claim 1.
In addition to the objects of the invention described above, the following objects are provided.

That is, the third aspect of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine which can add credits without taking out medals from a medal plate and inserting medals, so that the player does not feel troublesome. . (Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 is the above-described claim 2.
Or, in addition to the object of the invention described in 3 above, the following object is provided.

That is, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a player can accurately grasp the number of medals in hand and play a game systematically.

[0044]

Means for Solving the Problems (Features) The inventions described in the respective claims have been made to achieve the above-mentioned objects, and will be described below for each invention. (Claim 1) The invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine that starts a game by inserting medals and pays out medals when it is determined that a prize is won when the game is over, and the game is paid out. It has an acquired medal storage device for storing medals, and this storage device is formed so that medals can be transferred to a medal plate from which a player can take out medals by operation of a player. And

Here, the "medals" include medals to be lent to players at the game arcade and coins. In addition, "winning" means that the combination has been determined in advance,
Alternatively, the state may be different depending on the gaming machine, such as when the state has reached a predetermined state, but the predetermined setting has been reached. (Operation) In the present invention, the medals paid out by winning are not automatically discharged to the medal plate as in the prior art, but are temporarily stored in the storage of the acquired medal storage device, so that the player can perform any operation, ( For example, by operating a switch or opening and closing a manual door), it is transferred to a medal plate. That is, the player can transfer medals stored in the acquired medal storage device to a medal plate and take out medals at his / her own will. (Claim 2) The invention according to claim 2 is the above-described claim 1.
In addition to the features of the invention described above, the following features are provided. That is, a medal transfer to the medal plate is performed by a hopper, and a medal take-out switch for operating the hopper is provided.

The hopper here is provided separately from the hopper of the game machine main body for storing inserted medals and payout medals, and is for transferring medals from the storage to the medal plate. is there. (Operation) When the player wants to take out a medal, the hopper is operated by operating the medal take-out switch, and the medal is transferred to the medal plate. The medal take-out switch is capable of adjusting the number of medals that can be taken out at one time, and can take out a small amount if only inserted medals are needed, and a large amount of medals if it is desired to take out all acquired medals. (Claim 3) The invention according to claim 3 is the above-described claim 1.
In addition to the features of the invention described above, the following features are provided.

In other words, according to the third aspect of the present invention, credits for inserted medals can be set in advance, and when medals are credited, a game can be performed even if there is no actual medal insertion by operating a bet switch. Is started, and credits are added by transferring medals from the storage to a place other than the medal tray.

Here, the credits are for storing medals without directly paying out the medals, and replacing the medals by inserting the medals by operating the bet switch as required. The credited medals can be paid out to the medal plate by operating the settlement switch. (Operation) When a player desires a game with credits, medals are transferred by means for transferring medals from a storage to a place other than a medal plate (for example, operation of a credit selection switch and a medal sending device). At the same time, the number of transferred medals is added to the credit.
That is, credits can be added without depending on medal insertion or winning. (Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 is the above-described claim 2.
Or the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in 3.

That is, payout of medals to the acquired medal storage device is performed by the main body hopper of the gaming machine, and
Acquired medal display means capable of displaying the current number of stored medals by counting hoppers to take out medals from the storage device to the medal plate and shifting to the credit addition is provided. It is characterized by the following. (Operation) The number of medals paid out (entering) to the acquired medal storage device is counted by the gaming machine main body hopper,
The number of medals taken out from the storage device to the medal plate and the number of medals turned (exited) for credit are counted by the hopper of the storage device. Then, the difference number between the former and the latter is displayed on the acquired medal display means.

[0050]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below by taking a slot machine as an example. (Explanation of Drawings) FIGS. 1 to 3 are drawings showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of input, control, and output of the slot machine, FIG. 2 is an external front view of the slot machine,
FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing the mechanism of the slot machine. Note that the outline of the operation of the slot machine is the same as that of the conventional slot machine, and will be described with reference to FIGS. (Slot Machine 10) In FIG. 2, reference numeral 10 denotes a slot machine.

The slot machine 10, as shown in FIG.
The housing 11 has a rectangular box shape. A rectangular window-shaped display window 12 facing the player side is formed at the center and upper part of the housing 11. In the center of the display window 12 at the center, a symbol display window 13 through which the symbols 61 of the three rotating reels 40 can be seen is formed. Also slot machine
A medal insertion hole 31 is provided on the right side of the central part of 10.

In the slot machine 10, a medal storage device for storing medals obtained by a player.
120 is provided, and medals are discharged to a medal plate 35 through a medal discharge port 32 provided at a lower portion of the slot machine 10 at the request of the player. Medal dish 35
Is large enough to hold the number of medals you usually use (for example, about 50 medals), and is approximately three times the width of the slot machine 10.
It only occupies about one-quarter to one-quarter. Therefore, the space occupied by the medal plate in the conventional model is vacant, and it is possible to secure a space for installing the dollar box 130 in that space. Further, since an opening 36 that can be manually opened and closed is provided at the bottom of the medal plate 35, if a dollar box is installed under the opening 36, when the game is completed and all the acquired medals are taken out, The medals discharged from the storage device 120 are directly passed through the medal tray 35 to the dollar box 130.
It is possible to transfer to.

Although not shown, the slot machine 10
A control device 20 (see FIG. 1) for controlling the entire operation of the slot machine 10 is built in the inside. (Control device 20) Although not shown, the control device 20 is a CP
U, and is provided with ROM, RAM, I / O and the like. Then, the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, thereby having the following devices (1) and (2).

(1) Game control device 21 (2) Effect control device 22 As shown in FIG. 1, a game control device for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotating reel 40 by operating the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50. 21 and an effect control device 22 for controlling a display device 66 such as a lamp and a speaker. Further, the number of CPUs is not limited to one, but may be controlled by two or more CPUs.

Also, CPU, ROM, RAM and I / O
And the like may be integrated to constitute one chip. (Game Control Device 21) The game control device 21 controls the rotation and stop of the rotating reel 40 by operating the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50. Then, the game control device 21 functions as the following means (1) to (3).

(1) Normal game control means 70 (2) Special game control means 80 (3) Winning lottery means 110 The normal game control means 70 controls the normal game in order to perform the normal game. The special game control means 80 controls the special game in order to execute the special game.

Further, the game control device 21 is not limited to the above-mentioned means (1) to (3), but may include other means. (Effect control device 22) The effect control device 22 is for controlling the display device 66 such as a lamp and a speaker. (Input Stage) The following parts are connected to the input stage of the control device 20, as shown in FIG.

(1) Insert switch 15 (2) Bet switch 16 (3) Settlement switch 17 (4) Start switch 30 (5) Stop switch 50 (6) Medal take-out switch 18 (7) Credit selection switch 19 The steps are not limited to the parts (1) to (7) described above. (Closing Switch 15) As shown in FIG. 2, the closing switch 15 is a switch located diagonally below the rotating reel 40, and detects a inserted game medal. (Bet Switch 16) The bet switch 16 is a switch located below the spinning reel 40 as shown in FIG. 2, and is used for reducing the number of credit medals and replacing the insertion of medals. (Adjustment Switch 17) As shown in FIG. 2, the adjustment switch 17 is a switch located diagonally below the rotating reel, and is used to pay out credited inserted medals. (Start Switch 30) The start switch 30, as shown in FIG. 2, is a lever located diagonally below the rotating reel 40, and is provided on condition that a game medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is turned on, or At the time of (Replay), the reel unit is provided on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game.
This is for starting the drive of 60.

Here, “Replay” means “replay (Repla)” by lottery of the winning lottery means 110.
y) ”is established and the symbols of“ Replay ”are aligned on the activated pay line, so that the player can play the game again without inserting a new medal in the next game. You can do it. (Stop Switch 50) The stop switch 50 is for stopping the drive of the reel unit 60.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the stop switch 50 includes three switches corresponding to each of the rotating reels 40, and is arranged one below each of the rotating reels 40. Stop switch corresponding to rotating reel 40
The operation of 50 is such that the corresponding rotating reel 40 is set to stop rotating. (Medal take-out switch 18) The medal take-out switch 18 is a switch located in the vicinity of the medal tray 35, as shown in FIG. 2, for discharging medals from the medal storage device 120 to the medal tray 35. It is. The medal take-out switch 18 can be operated in stages, and can adjust the number of medals that can be taken out at one time. That is, a small amount of medals can be taken out during the game, and a large amount can be taken out after the game. Further, in the case of small medal take-out, for example, 3
Alternatively, it may be possible to divide the image into stages such as five sheets. (Credit selection switch 19) The credit selection switch 19 is a switch for turning medals from the acquired medal storage device 120 to credits, and is located near the medal take-out switch 18 as shown in FIG. , May be provided at another location. (Output Stage) As shown in FIG. 1, the following parts are connected to the output stage of the control device 20.

(1) Reel unit 60 (2) Hopper unit 65 (3) Display device 66 (lamp and speaker) (4) Credit display section 67 (5) Acquired medal storage device 120 (6) Acquired medal display means 68 The output stage is not limited to the parts (1) to (5) described above. (Reel Unit 60) The reel unit 60 includes three motors (not shown) fixed or supported by a frame, and three rotating reels 40 fixed to output shafts of the respective motors. I have. And each rotating reel 40
Has a rotating drum made of synthetic resin, and a tape-shaped reel tape 42 attached around the rotating drum. On the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape 42, a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols 61 are displayed. (Hopper Unit 65) The hopper unit 65 is for storing medals inserted by the player and paying out medals to the acquired medal storing device 120 based on the result of the game. (Display Device 66) The display device 66 is a speaker, a display lamp, or the like, and is for informing a player of a prize or the like. Specifically, under the control of the effect control device 22, a prize sound is generated from a speaker at the time of a prize, and a display lamp is turned on or blinked to notify a player of a prize or the like. (Credit Display Unit 67) The credit display unit 67 is for displaying the number of credited medals in the case of giving a credit instead of paying out a medal to the player. (Acquired medal storage device 120) Above acquired medal storage device 120
Sends to the hopper unit 65 a storage 121 for storing medals to be paid out when winning, a mini hopper 122 for discharging medals from the storage 121 to the medal tray 35, and medals added to credits And a medal delivery device 124 for performing the operation.

As shown in FIG. 2, the storage 121 is a box installed in a lower space inside the slot machine 10, and medals obtained by winning are stored therein. Also,
A sensor (not shown) for detecting the limit is attached so that the limit of the storage amount is not reached during the game.
Also, as shown in FIG. 2, if a part of the panel at the lower part of the slot machine 10 is made translucent so that the medals inside the storage 121 can be grasped with the naked eye, the player can obtain the amount of medals he has obtained. You can play while checking the.

The mini hopper 122 is provided below the storage 121, and discharges the medals in the storage 121 to the medal tray 35 through the medal discharge port 32 by operating the medal take-out switch 18. A manual shutter 123 that can be operated from the outside is provided at the discharge port to the medal plate 35 so that medals are not erroneously discharged due to erroneous operation of the medal take-out switch 18. When taking out a medal, first, the manual shutter 123 is opened, and then the medal take-out switch 18 is operated. Control may be performed so that the switch cannot be operated unless the shutter is opened.

The medal sending device 124 is attached to the mini hopper 122 as shown in FIG. 3 and operates the credit selection switch 19 to add medals in the storage 121 to add the acquired medals to the credits. It is for transporting to a hopper unit. (Acquired medal display means 68) The acquired medal display means 68
Is for displaying the current amount of medals held by the player obtained by winning. For example, storage 121
The number of medals stored in is displayed by 7 segments, LEDs, or the like.

Specifically, the number of medals in the storage 121-(the number of medals taken out by the medal take-out switch 18 + the number of medals sent to the hopper unit by the credit selection switch 19) is displayed. In this case, the number of medals entering the storage 121 is counted by the hopper unit, and the number of medals extracted by the medal extraction switch 18 and the number of medals transmitted to the hopper unit by the credit selection switch 19 are counted by the mini hopper 122. I just need.

Therefore, the sum of the number of medals displayed by the acquired medal display means 68, the number of medals displayed on the credit display section 67, and the number of medals in the medal tray 35 is the number of medals held by the player. It turns out that. Also, when the medals are transferred to the dollar box 130, the number of medals in the dollar box can be determined by taking out the medals while watching the display. For example, the display is "985"
Then, if the medal is taken out until it becomes "485", 500 medals are stored in the dollar box 130. (Normal game control means 70) The normal game control means 70 is for performing a normal game.

That is, on the condition that a medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is turned on, or “Replay (Repla
At the time of “y)”, when the start switch 30 is operated on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed from the previous game, the reel unit 60 is driven, and the three rotating reels 40 start rotating. Thereafter, when one of the stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 40 stops.

When all three stop switches 50 have been operated, the rotation of all three reels 40 stops. At this time, when the predetermined symbol 61 stops on the activated pay line of the display window 12, a predetermined number of medals are paid out via the hopper unit 65. Instead of paying out medals, credits may be given. To win,
There is no small medal payout that gives the player a profit with the payout of the game medal, a special win that gives the player a greater profit than this small medal win, and there is no payout of the game medal, but a new game medal "Replay" that allows the player to play the game again without throwing it into the game. If the lottery result is one of the winnings, a winning flag corresponding to the winning is established. When the lottery result is a special prize, a special prize flag is established. During the special prize flag, the combination of the stop symbols 61 of the rotating reels 40 of the reel unit 60 is changed to a predetermined special prize. The winning is determined on condition that the symbol 61 matches the symbol 61 (for example, three "7" s are aligned on the activated pay line), and the player is made to play an advantageous special game. Then, if the special winning flag is established by lottery, but the combination of the stop symbols 61 of the rotating reel 40 does not match the special winning symbol 61, the setting of the special winning flag establishment is carried over to the subsequent games. Have been. If the winning flag of the small role cannot determine the winning in the game for which the winning flag has been established, the right of the winning flag establishment does not carry over to the next game.

While any of the winning flags is established,
Whether or not the corresponding winning symbols 61 can be aligned on the activated pay line depends on the timing of the stop switch 50 when the rotation speed of the rotating reel 40 is constant. Specifically, after operating the stop switch 50, 1
Since the rotation reel 40 is set to stop within 90 ms, after operating the stop switch 50, the rotation reel 40 can be stopped as it is or can be stopped within 190 ms. For example, in a case where the corresponding winning symbol 61 is included in the four consecutive drawable symbols 61 continuous from the stop symbol, the time until the stop is delayed, and the rotating reel 40 is placed on the activated winning line. Then, the winning symbol 61 is pulled in and stopped. on the other hand,
In a case where the corresponding winning symbol 61 is not included in the four drawable symbols 61, the winning symbol 61 cannot be pulled into the activated winning line and stopped. (Special game control means 80) The special game control means 80 is for causing the player to perform an advantageous special game based on the lottery result of the lottery means.

The above-mentioned special games are roughly classified into the following games. (1) Specific introduction game (BB game) (2) Specific game (RB game) (3) Specific winning game (JAC game) Note that a specific game, for example, an RB game is a specific introduction game.
For example, when the game is performed during the BB game and when the game is not performed during the BB game, the game is independently performed. Further, the above-mentioned specific winning game, that is, a so-called JAC game, is performed during the RB game. Further, the special game is not limited to the above-mentioned games (1) to (3).

In the normal game, although not shown, for example, when three symbols 61 such as “7” are aligned on the activated pay line, for example, 15 medals are paid out via the hopper unit 65. At this time, the BB game is started. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the special game control means 80 is roughly provided with the following means.

(1) Specific introduction game control means 91 (BB game control means 90) (2) Specific game control means 101 (RB game control means 100) (Specific introduction game control means 91) Above specific introduction game control means
Reference numeral 91 is for controlling the BB game. Specifically, when the game shifts to the BB game, the game starts by inserting up to three medals as in the normal game, and when the rotation of the three spinning reels is stopped, the winning symbols are aligned on the activated pay line. Payout of medals is performed depending on whether or not the player has paid.

Therefore, in the BB game, a lottery including a small combination is performed every time as in the normal game.
However, if the specific winning symbols for shifting to the RB game during the BB game are aligned on the activated pay line, then the process shifts to the RB game. Usually, B
During the B game, the transition to the RB game is supposed to be performed, for example, up to three times. Therefore, after the first RB game is completed, the lottery and control similar to the normal game described above are performed again. Is what is done.

In the BB game, the number of RB games in the BB game is a predetermined maximum number of times, for example, three times, or
A predetermined maximum number of regular games during the B game, for example, a maximum of 3
The BB game ends when the game has ended 0 times. (Specific game control means 101) The specific game control means 101
This is for controlling the RB game.

Specifically, when the game shifts to the RB game, one medal is inserted, and when a predetermined symbol 61 of the spinning reel 40 is aligned with the center line of the display window 12, a specific winning game in which a winning is determined is realized. Is what is done. And RB
In the game, a maximum of 12 specific prize games to determine whether or not to win
The winning can be confirmed up to eight times. That is, up to eight winnings are confirmed,
Alternatively, the RB game ends when the maximum of 12 specific winning games have ended. (Winning lottery means 110) The above-mentioned winning lottery means 110 performs a lottery to determine whether or not a winning is made based on a predetermined lottery probability. Then, when the lottery result by the prize lottery means 110 is a prize, a prize flag is established, and during the prize flag is established, the combination of the stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 matches a predetermined prize symbol. The winning is determined, and the player is provided with a medal payout or a special game.

As shown in FIG. 1, the winning lottery means 110 includes the following means when roughly classified. (1) random number generating means 111 (2) random number extracting means 112 (3) winning determination table 113 (4) determining means 114 The winning lottery means 110 is limited to the above (1) to (4) is not. (Random Number Generating Unit 111) The random number generating unit 111 stores a random number for winning lottery in a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 6553 in decimal).
5). (Random Number Extracting Unit 112) The random number extracting unit 112 extracts a random number generated by the random number generating unit 111 under predetermined conditions (for example, operation of the start switch 30). In addition,
The extracted random numbers are used as extracted random number data. (Winning determination table 113) The winning determination table 113
It has a prize area of each prize item in the whole area of the random number taken by the random number generation means 111. (Determining Unit 114) The determining unit 114 is a random number extracting unit 112
Based on the extracted random number data extracted and the lottery probability data of the prize determination table 113, the random number generation unit 111 collates the prize determination area data including the prize area of each prize item in the entire area of the random number, and This is to determine a winning corresponding to a winning area to which the extracted random number data belongs. (Operation of Slot Machine 10) Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

First, in step 100 shown in FIG. 4, the start switch 30 is turned on by operating the start switch 30. And the next step 1
Go to 01. In step 101, the winning lottery means 11
With 0, a lottery process is performed. And the next step 1
Go to 02.

In step 102, the rotation of the rotating reel 40 starts. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, the stop switch 50 is turned on by operating the stop switch 50. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104. In step 104, the rotation stop processing of the rotating reel 40 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 105.

At step 105, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three reels 40 has been operated. When it is determined that the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotating reels 40 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 106. In step 106, it is determined whether or not the winning symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the activated winning line while the winning flag is established, that is,
It is determined whether or not the winning is determined. Then, when it is determined that the winning is determined, the process proceeds to the next step 107.

At step 107, a medal corresponding to a winning symbol is paid out. Then, the game ends.
If it is determined in step 105 that the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotating reels 40 has not been operated, the process returns to step 103. Step 1
If it is determined in 06 that the winning has not been determined, step 107 is skipped and the game ends.

The lottery process at step 101 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In step 200, a random number is extracted by the random number extracting means 112 from the random numbers generated by the random number generating means 111 of the winning lottery means 110. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.

In step 201, the extracted random numbers are stored inside the random number extracting means 112. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202. In step 202, the random number extracted by the determination means 114 and the winning determination table 1
Comparison with thirteen winning determination area data is performed. And
Proceed to the next step 203.

In step 203, the determining means 114 determines which of the winning regions in the winning determination table 113 contains the extracted random numbers, and determines the evaluation of the lottery process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204. In step 204, kicking of a predetermined symbol and retraction of the predetermined symbol are set. Then, the lottery process ends.

The process of stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 40 in step 104 will be described with reference to FIG. In step 300, it is determined whether or not kick setting has been achieved for a predetermined symbol. Then, when it is determined that the setting of the kicking of the predetermined symbol has not been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 301.

In step 301, the rotating reel 40 is rotated by one symbol. That is, kicking is performed for one symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 302. In step 302, it is determined whether or not the number of the symbols obtained by rotating the rotary reel 40 by one symbol described above corresponds to the fourth symbol after the stop switch 50 is operated. After operating the stop switch 50, the number of symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 one symbol at a time becomes four.
In the case of the number, the process proceeds to the next step 303.

In step 303, the rotation of the rotating reel 40 is stopped. Thus, the operation of the slot machine 10 from the insertion of the medal to the stop of the rotation of the rotating reel 40 is completed. When it is determined in step 300 that the setting of kicking of a predetermined symbol has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 304.

In step 304, it is determined whether or not a draw is set for any of the symbols. Then, when it is determined that the pull-in is set for any of the symbols, the process proceeds to the next step 305. In step 305, it is determined whether the pull-in setting has been achieved. When it is determined that the pull-in setting has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 303.

If it is determined in step 304 that no pull-in has been set for any of the symbols, the process proceeds to step 303. If it is determined in step 305 that the pull-in setting has not been achieved, the process proceeds to step 301. In the step 302, after the stop switch 50 is operated, if the number of symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 one symbol at a time is not the fourth symbol, the process returns to the step 300. (Insertion, Payout, and Removal of Medals) Next, the insertion, payout, and removal of medals in the slot machine 10 having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. Insertion of medals The medals inserted through the medal insertion holes 31 are stored in the hopper unit 65. When the player moves from the insertion hole to the hopper unit 65, the player can turn on the input switch 15 to start the game.

On the other hand, when the gaming machine is selected to be creditable by operating the settlement switch 17, the inserted medals of a predetermined number or more are credited. Then, when a medal remains in the credit, it is considered that a medal has been inserted by operating the bet switch 16, and the game can be started. When a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, the medals are sent from the hopper unit 65 to the storage 121 of the acquired medal storage device 120. When the gaming machine is selected to be creditable, the number of the paid-out medals is displayed on the credit display section 67, but the medals are paid out beyond the allowable range of the displayed number of medals. In this case, the excess medals are automatically sent from the hopper unit 65 to the storage 121 and stored. At this stage, no medals are discharged to the medal tray 35. Credit Selection When the number of medals displayed on the credit display section 67 has decreased, the medals can be directly turned into credits from the acquired medal storage device 120 by operating the credit selection switch 19. That is, when the credit selection switch 19 is operated, the medals are conveyed to the hopper unit 65 via the medal sending device 124 mounted on the mini hopper 122 of the acquired medal storage device 120. At that time, the credit of the number of medals conveyed is given, and the number display of the credit display section 67 is increased accordingly. When the player runs out of medals to be inserted into the medal insertion hole 31 or when the credits have become zero, a small amount of medals are removed from the medal storage device 120 by performing a small amount operation of the medal extraction switch 18. An appropriate number of medals can be taken out and inserted into the medal insertion hole 31 to play a game. A large amount of medals are taken out when the game is over or the acquired medals are stored in the storage 121
When it is full and is to be taken out, a medal is taken out by a large quantity taking-out operation of the medal take-out switch 18. Since the medal plate 35 cannot receive a large amount of medals, in this case, the opening 36 provided at the bottom of the medal plate 35
Is opened manually and the dollar box 13 with the ejected medals is placed below
Try to drop it to 0.

[0090]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects. (Claim 1) According to the invention described in claim 1, the following effects can be obtained.

That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention,
Since the acquired medal storage device 120 is provided so that the player can take out medals at the will of the player, the medal plate 35
Space can be made smaller than the conventional one, and there is no interruption during the game. Further, the dollar box 130 can be installed in the vacant space, so that a gaming machine in which medals can be easily taken out can be provided. (Claim 2) According to the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention,
By providing the medal take-out switch 18, it is possible to take out only as many medals as required by the player from the medal plate 35. Therefore, when playing a game, it is possible to take out a number of medals that can be easily taken out, and it is also possible to prevent a trouble of taking out medals from a large pile of medals. Also, when it is desired to take out all the medals obtained, it is only necessary to operate the medal take-out switch 18 and the opening 36 provided in the medal tray 35, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which medals can be easily taken out. (Claim 3) According to the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the third aspect of the present invention,
When a game with credits is selected, credits can be added without having to insert medals, so a gaming machine that can continue the game without having to feel the hassle of interrupting the game due to the medal insertion act. Can be provided. (Claim 4) According to the invention described in claim 4, in addition to the effects of the invention described in claim 2 or 3, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the fourth aspect of the present invention,
The player can easily know the number of medals he has from the acquired medal display means 68, the credit display, and the number of medals in the medal plate 35. Furthermore, if the medal is transferred to the dollar box while looking at the display of the acquired medal display means 68,
The number of medals in the dollar box can be easily known, and it is easy to end the game, for example, leaving only 100 medals. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of playing a game systematically.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an input, a control, and an output of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external front view showing the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an embodiment of the present invention and is a schematic view showing a mechanism of a slot machine.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart schematically showing the operation of the embodiment of the present invention and the conventional slot machine.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an outline of a lottery process in the operation of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention and the conventional slot machine.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the outline of the rotation stop processing of the rotating reel in the operation of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention and the conventional slot machine.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing input, control and output of a conventional slot machine.

FIG. 8 is an external front view showing a conventional slot machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Slot machine 11 Housing 12 Display window 13 Symbol display window 15 Insert switch 16 Bet switch 17 Settlement switch 18 Medal take-out switch 19 Credit select switch 20 Control device 21 Game control device 22 Production control device 30 Start switch 31 Medal slot 32 Medal discharge Exit 35 Medal tray 36 Opening slot 40 Spinning reel 42 Reel tape 50 Stop switch 60 Reel unit 61 Symbol 65 Hopper unit 66 Display means 67 Credit display section 68 Acquired medal display means 70 Normal game means 80 Special game control means 90 Special introduction game control Means 100 Specific game control means 110 Winning lottery means 111 Random number generating means 112 Random number extracting means 113 Winning judgment table 114 Judging means 120 Acquired medal storage device 121 Storage 122 Mini hopper 123 Manual shutter 124 Medal feeder 130 Dollar box

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine which starts a game by inserting a medal and pays out a medal when it is determined that a winning is achieved at the time when the game is completed, and obtains the medal for storing the paid out medal. A gaming machine having a medal storage device, wherein the acquired medal storage device is formed so that medals can be transferred to a medal plate from which a player can take out medals by operation of the player. 2. A medal take-out switch for operating the hopper, wherein a medal is transferred to the medal tray by a hopper.
The gaming machine described. 3. A gaming machine capable of crediting inserted medals in advance, and when the medals are credited, a gaming machine capable of starting a game without operating a real medal insertion by operating a bet switch. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein credits are added by transferring medals from the acquired medal storage device to a place other than a medal plate. 4. The payout of medals to the acquired medal storage device is performed by a main body hopper of the gaming machine, and the transfer of the medal from the storage device to the medal plate and the transfer to the credit addition is performed by the hopper. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising: an acquisition medal display unit capable of displaying the current number of stored medals by counting the number of medals taken in and out.