JP2004041597A - Game machine and its control method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To encourage a will of a player to a game by avoiding the game of a game machine from getting monotonous. <P>SOLUTION: Supposing that a symbol r 809 of a second reel 803 approaches onto a win line display 405 at a time when the second reel 803 is stop-operated. Then, Pc of the symbol r 809 is 24×10 and a physical position 909 of the second reel 803 of Pc=24×9+10 is positioned on the win line display 405. A main control part transmits to be Pc=24×9+10 in stop operation of the second reel 803 to a sub control part. The sub control part displays a score "3" of the second reel on an image display device 431 (code 902), and displays cumulative points of 126 obtained by adding the score "3" of the second reel to the cumulative points of 123 (code 905). The image display device 431 also displays a set value of the cumulative points of 1000 where a shift to AT is drawn by lottery (code 907). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a control method therefor, and more specifically, has a display means capable of displaying a symbol, accepts the insertion of a game medium, enables a game, performs a lottery of a role, and instructs a player to stop. And a control method for the game machine in which a symbol is stopped and displayed on a display means to play a game.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a spinning-type gaming machine, which is generally called a pachislot machine, displays a symbol row (hereinafter referred to as a reel) on which a plurality of symbols are arranged when a start lever is operated after a predetermined number of medals are inserted. A lottery is performed by an internal program at the same time as rotating the torso (also referred to as a drum) included in the game. Then, based on the result of the winning lottery, a symbol that can be stopped on a predetermined activated line, which will be described later, is determined, the reel is stopped by a player's instruction to stop reel rotation, and a combination of symbols stopped on the activated line is determined. Thus, a predetermined game value is given to the player.
[0003]
Documents related to such a spinning-type gaming machine include JP-A-9-313670, JP-A-11-47352, JP-A-2000-140206, JP-A-2000-126370, and JP-A-2000-126370. JP-A-126369, JP-A-11-29502, JP-A-2000-354, and the like disclose a general mechanical structure of a spinning-type gaming machine.
[0004]
Also, there is known a gaming machine that uses a game ball for a gaming machine generally called a pachinko machine in place of a medal and has the above-described gaming mode similar to a spinning-type gaming machine.
[0005]
Documents relating to gaming machines using such a gaming ball and having a game mode similar to that of a spinning-type gaming machine include Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-7642 and Japanese Patent No. 26131181. A general mechanical structure of the gaming machine using a ball is disclosed.
[0006]
Hereinafter, an outline of a game mode of an example of a standard rotary game machine will be described. In the drawings, the portions having the same functions are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will not be repeated.
[0007]
FIG. 2 is an example of a general view of a conventional spinning-type gaming machine 200. In FIG. 2, when a player inserts a predetermined number of medals into the medal insertion slot 204, one to five of the pay line displays 205 to 209 are activated according to the inserted number. Become. For example, when one medal is inserted, only the pay line display 205 becomes an active line, when two medals are inserted, three pay line displays 205 to 207 become active lines, and when three medals are inserted, a maximum of 5 pay line displays 205 to 209 are displayed. The book becomes the active line.
[0008]
Thereafter, when the player operates the start lever 219 (start lever ON), the reels 102 to 104 in the display windows 201 to 203 arranged in three horizontal rows from the left start rotating from top to bottom. Winning (winning of a so-called "role") or losing (non-winning of a role) is determined by a lottery of an internal program simultaneously with the rotation of the reel.
[0009]
The reel is composed of a plurality of symbols, one example of which is shown in FIG. FIG. 1 is an example in which the left, middle, and right reels 102 to 104 that rotate in the display windows 201 to 203 are developed and shown. On each reel, for example, symbols 7, c, b, s, r, and z are arranged at 21 points on the outer periphery of the reel.
[0010]
101 is a symbol number corresponding to 21 arrangement points. Each reel rotates in the display windows 201 to 203 in the order of symbol numbers 1, 2, 3,..., 20, 21, 1, 2,.
[0011]
Each winning combination is a combination of three rows of symbols that can be arranged on the activated line. The types of roles include a special prize (large role, also referred to as a bonus) in which a player can acquire a large amount of medals by aligning a specific symbol on the activated line, and a small amount such as a line of symbols c on the activated line. There is another prize for paying out the medal (hereinafter referred to as small role). The bonus is an advantageous state (big hit operation; a large number of medals can be obtained in a relatively short time) in which a predetermined game value is given to a player.
[0012]
The bonuses include, for example, a big bonus (hereinafter, referred to as BB) that allows the player to acquire a large amount of medals when the symbols 7 are aligned on the activated line, and the player is enabled when the symbols b are aligned on the activated line. There is a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) that allows a large amount of medals to be obtained.
[0013]
Hereafter, the arrangement of the symbol c on the activated line as described above is referred to as establishment of a small combination c, and the arrangement of the symbol 7 and the symbol b on the activated line is referred to as establishment of BB and establishment of RB, respectively.
[0014]
The RB normally performs one JAC game in which about 110 medals can be obtained. The BB can complete 30 BB games, during which RB can be established up to three times. The BB ends when the RB game is performed three times (the JAC game is performed three times) or when the BB game is consumed by 30 games.
[0015]
In a program for a spinning-type gaming machine, a small role is usually set to a higher probability than a bonus. Further, the program controls flags (default is OFF) corresponding to each of the above combinations, and when a combination is won, the combination flag is turned ON (establishment of the combination flag).
[0016]
In particular, when the bonus flag is ON during the general game that is not in the BB game, the player is usually notified of the establishment of the bonus flag. The notification includes a reach eye (a specific combination of symbols stops at a specific position in the display window. Appears only when the bonus flag is established), a flash of the display window, a sound, and a lighting of a notification lamp. .
[0017]
In recent years, there is also a spinning-type gaming machine that announces the establishment of a bonus flag on an image display device having a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display device (hereinafter, LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)).
[0018]
FIG. 2 further shows an example of notification of establishment of, for example, a BB flag by a reach eye. In the reach in FIG. 2, since the player did not properly align the symbol 7 on the activated line when the BB flag was established, the spinning-type gaming machine was not normally aligned on the activated line winning line display 205. This is an example in which the arrangement of the symbol 7 is stopped as a reach eye, and the establishment of the BB flag is notified.
[0019]
Alternatively, in FIG. 2, for example, after the player does not align the symbol 7 on the activated line when the BB flag is established, there is also an example in which the turning-type gaming machine turns on the notification lamp 229 to notify the establishment of the BB flag.
[0020]
When the player stops the rotation of the reels by pressing the stop buttons 220 to 222 in a state where the flag of a certain combination is ON, the symbols of the combination of the flag ON are aligned on the activated line within a range in which the reel pull-in control works. Payout of the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination on the activated line is performed for the player, and one game is completed.
[0021]
Here, the reel pull-in control is performed such that the symbol of the role is drawn onto the activated line only within a predetermined number of frames from the timing when the stop button is pressed (up to four frames in the current spinning-type gaming machine regulations). Control the stop. Note that, in the current spinning-type gaming machine regulations, the time from when the stop button is pressed to when the reel is stopped is determined to be 190 ms or less.
[0022]
On the other hand, when the role is not won, the flags of all the roles are OFF. Therefore, even if the player presses the stop buttons 220 to 222 to stop the rotation of the reel aiming at the symbol of the specific role, the reel control at the time of the loss is performed. One game is over without any of the winning symbols being aligned on the active line to work.
[0023]
The pull-in control of the reel is a skill that is good at so-called "pressing", in which the stop button is pressed within a range where the pull-in control of the reel including the symbol works aiming at a symbol of a role to be stopped on the activated line. The player (skilled person) can arrange the winning symbols on the activated line with high frequency.
[0024]
Conversely, for example, when the player presses the stop buttons 220 to 222 at a position where there is no symbol of the small win c within the range in which the reel pull-in control works, the reel pull-in control is activated even though the small win c flag is ON. However, the pressed pattern stops on the activated line and the small win c does not line up on the activated line.
[0025]
Further, for example, after the notification of the establishment of the BB flag, that is, when the player presses the stop button at a position where there is no symbol 7 within the range in which the reel pull-in control works, despite the BB flag being ON, the reel pull-in control is performed. Does not work, the pressed symbol stops on the activated line, and the symbol 7 is not aligned on the activated line.
[0026]
A player (beginner) who is not good at sighting cannot easily arrange such a role on the activated line, that is, a so-called "missing" of the role easily occurs.
[0027]
However, in recent years, the number of spinning-type gaming machines that announce the establishment of a small role flag during a general game or a BB game has increased. For example, a spinning-type gaming machine that displays a small winning combination with a flag on an image display device is also manufactured.
[0028]
Therefore, in the spinning-type gaming machine that announces the establishment of the flag of the above-mentioned combination, the advanced player can surely establish the combination by aiming at the symbol of the announced combination and reliably acquire the medal during the game. It is. In addition, for the first time, even intermediate players can play games concentrated on the announced symbols, even if some minor roles are missed, so a spinning-type gaming machine that does not notify the establishment of the flag of the role in the game Compared with this, the frequency of dropping small wins is reduced, and medals can be acquired to some extent during the game.
[0029]
It should be noted that the small combination flag is turned off when the combination is missed, but the BB (or RB) flag is generally carried on while being kept on until the BB (or RB) is established.
[0030]
FIG. 3 is a diagram exemplifying the pull-in control of the reels. In the case where the reels 102 and 103 are stopped and the symbols 7 are arranged on the pay line display 205 of the activated line, the player stops the reels 104. Is shown. In this case, when the symbol c in the figure reaches the pay line display 205, the player presses the stop button 222, and the symbol 7 with the symbol 315 becomes the pay line display 205 of the active line by the assist of the reel pull-in control. It stops upward and BB is established. According to the current spinning-type gaming machine regulations, the time from when the stop button is pressed until the symbol is drawn in four frames and the reel stops is 190 ms or less.
[0031]
At present, most of the spinning-type gaming machines on the market have a game state such as “during a general game”, “during a BB game”, “during a JAC game”, etc. Is in the "general game", and during the "BB game" and the "JAC game", a large number of medals can be acquired in a relatively short time.
[0032]
During the general game, small wins and bonuses (BB, RB, etc.) are drawn by lot. Also, during the BB game, a small combination and a specific combination (hereinafter, JAC-in combination) for shifting from the BB game to the JAC game (so-called JAC-in) are selected by lottery. Here, the JAC-in combination is generally the same as the small combination “Replay” in the general game, which is a sequence of replay symbols.
[0033]
In addition, during the JAC game, only special roles (gears) are drawn. Here, the "principal item" in the spinning-type gaming machine is a winning combination that is permitted only during the JAC game, and is different from a gaming machine called a pachinko machine. At the time of the formation of the accessory, for example, 15 medals are paid out, and generally, the JAC game ends with the formation of the maximum of eight times or the completion of the maximum of 12 games.
[0034]
During the general game, the lottery probability for both the small role and the bonus is set lower than during the BB game. During the BB game, the probability of the small role is set higher than during the general game. Are arranged in such a manner that a lottery is drawn with a high probability and the symbols constituting the role are easily aligned.
[0035]
Here, during the general game, the small part and the bonus are set to have a low probability of the lottery, and during the JAC game, the role is randomly selected and the arrangement is easily arranged. During a general game and a JAC game, the number of medals that can be obtained by a player does not greatly differ depending on the skill level.
[0036]
However, in the arrangement of reel symbols, if it is configured so that small wins are difficult to align, a beginner may not be able to acquire the payout of small win medals, and during the BB game, the probability of the small win is higher than in the general game. Is set high, the difference between a beginner and an expert is remarkable. Further, since there is a game technique during the BB game called “replay hazashi”, the number of medals that can be obtained may differ depending on the skill level of the player. As described above, between the beginner and the expert, the current situation is that the game will be superior or deteriorating depending on the intervention of the pushing technique and the success or failure.
[0037]
The end condition of the BB of the standard spinning machine is
End condition (1): BB game is exhausted up to the maximum allowable number (30 games in the current rule)
Or
End condition {circle around (2)} The condition is that the JAC-in is digested up to the maximum allowable number (three times in the current rule).
[0038]
During the BB game, a maximum of 30 BB games (BB small and medium role games) with a high probability of small lottery selection can be played. During this game, a JAC in role (generally, a small role "replay") is performed. If a similar replay symbol arrangement) is established, JAC-in is performed and a transition is made to the JAC game. According to the end condition (2), the BB ends after the third JAC game is consumed, and the remaining number of games in the BB game (30 games−the number of consumed BB games) becomes invalid.
[0039]
Here, after the third JAC-in combination is intentionally avoided several times, the number of digested BB games is increased as much as possible within the range of the end condition (1), and then the third JAC game is digested. There is technology. The technique of intentionally avoiding the establishment of the JAC-in role described above is called “replay-hazushi” because the JAC-in role generally has the same arrangement of replay symbols as the small role “Replay”. ing.
[0040]
Recently, the above-mentioned standard spinning-type gaming machine has a sub-game as an additional function different from the main game relating to the formation / non-establishment of a winning combination, and is capable of shifting to the sub-game under predetermined conditions such as a lottery. Amusement machines are on the market. As an example of the sub-game, there is a "small role notification state in which notification of small role flag establishment is frequently performed" in the "general game", so-called AT (assist time), and other RT (Replay Time), ST (Stock) Time), CT (Challenge Time), and various other sub-games. These sub-games (additional functions) mainly provide the player with an advantageous state in which the frequency of winning combinations is increased during the general game.
[0041]
The determination to shift to the sub game is generally executed by a sub control unit that performs processing relating to a game effect based on an instruction from a main control unit that controls the entire torso gaming machine. For example, there is a spinning-type gaming machine in which a lottery for shifting to AT is executed by a sub-control unit, and the lottery is performed based on the result of establishment / non-establishment of a role flag input from the main control unit to the sub-control unit. . For example, when the main control unit notifies the sub control unit that the flag of the hand is not established (losing), the sub control unit performs a lottery to shift to the AT.
[0042]
The sub control unit counts the number of games for which the establishment of the bonus flag is not established, and when the number of games reaches a predetermined upper limit (the so-called ceiling game number), the sub control unit easily shifts to the sub game. There are also spinning-type gaming machines that transition to a state or unconditionally transition to a sub game.
[0043]
However, the above-mentioned transition to the sub-game is all based on the lottery of the player's entrustment, and is not related to the skill (skill level) of the player. easy.
[0044]
Further, regarding the number of ceiling games, the number of ceiling games per se or the number of games required to reach the number of ceiling games is not notified to the player, and a specific minor role is established after the number of ceiling games is reached. There are also models with complicated specifications that increase the sub game transition lottery probability only in such cases, and it is extremely difficult to predict the transition timing to the sub game. In other words, it is difficult to know how many additional games the game will be able to shift to the sub-game, and even if the required number of games can be predicted, if the prediction is incorrect, the player will be greatly reduced in willingness to play the game. There is fear.
[0045]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-226176 discloses a technique for addressing the above-described problem of the spinning-type gaming machine having a sub game (additional function). In this gazette, a plurality of reels are provided with a sub-symbol constituting a combination for a sub-game different from the main game relating to the establishment / non-establishment of a combination, and the sub-game is advanced in accordance with the display of the sub-symbol. A gaming machine for simultaneously playing a game is disclosed.
[0046]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the gaming machine disclosed in JP-A-11-226176, since both the main game and the sub-game are progressed by displaying symbols, the player feels only that the types of roles have increased. It is difficult to change the game state beyond prediction.
[0047]
For this reason, in a gaming machine having an additional function of providing a player with an advantageous state in which a winning combination is more frequently established during a general game, a monotonous progress of the game until the additional function is executed and the player There is still room for improvement in the above prior art in that it is necessary to prevent a decrease in the willingness to play.
[0048]
The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to prevent a game from becoming monotonous and improve a player's willingness to play a game machine and a control method thereof. Is to provide.
[0049]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve such an object, the gaming machine of the present invention has a display means capable of changing and displaying a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols, accepting the input of a game medium, enabling a game, and a lottery of a role. Is performed, the variable display is stopped by a stop instruction from the player, and when a symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery is displayed on the display means, the winning combination is determined to be established, and the corresponding winning combination is determined. A game machine for providing a predetermined game value to a player, wherein the detecting means detects relative position information of the symbol row with respect to the display means when the stop instruction is detected, and the detecting means Score processing means for accumulating the score corresponding to the position information detected by the above, and notifying the accumulated point obtained by the accumulation, and the accumulated point obtained by the score processing means has reached a predetermined set value In the case, the formation of the said role Characterized by comprising a state transition means for enabling the state transition to the state in which the frequency is increased.
[0050]
The relative position information of the symbol row detected by the detection means is a physical position on the reel with respect to a predetermined position in the display window when the player operates the stop button, and will be described later. In the embodiment of the present invention, when the player operates the stop button, the physical position on the reel located on the specific payline display.
[0051]
Here, the gaming machine has a plurality of the symbol rows, the detecting means detects the position information for each of the symbol rows, and the score processing means, the mark detected by the detecting means Score obtaining means for obtaining a score corresponding to the position information, score notifying means for notifying the score obtained by the score obtaining means for each symbol row, and accumulating the scores obtained by the score obtaining means, And a cumulative point notifying unit for notifying the cumulative points obtained by the accumulation.
[0052]
Further, the score obtaining means has a table in which the position information and the score are associated with each other, and refers to the table with the position information detected by the detecting means, and calculates a score corresponding to the position information. Acquired, the state transition means may update the correspondence between the position information and the score in the table according to the state transition.
[0053]
The score processing means may further include a set value notifying means for notifying the predetermined set value.
[0054]
Further, the score processing means may further include a position information notifying means for notifying the position information detected by the detecting means for each symbol row.
[0055]
In order to achieve the above object, the control method of the gaming machine of the present invention has a display means capable of changing display of a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols, it is possible to receive a game medium and play a game, The lottery of the role is performed, the variable display is stopped by the stop instruction from the player, and the case where the symbol corresponding to the role selected in the lottery is displayed on the display means is regarded as the formation of the winning combination, and the formation is completed. A method of controlling a gaming machine for giving a predetermined game value to a player in accordance with a role, wherein the method detects relative position information of the symbol row with respect to the display means when the stop instruction is detected. Step, a score processing step of accumulating scores corresponding to the position information detected in the detection step, and notifying the accumulated points obtained by the accumulation, and determining that the accumulated points obtained in the score processing step are predetermined. When it reaches the set value, characterized in that a state transition step that allows the state transition to the state in which the frequency of establishment of the combination is increased.
[0056]
Further, the game medium may be a medal.
[0057]
Further, the game medium may be a game ball instead of the medal.
[0058]
With the above configuration, it is necessary for the player to learn the relationship between the position information and the score based on his or her own skill in the game while repeating the game. The timing at which the additional function of providing the state to the player works is known.
[0059]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the portions having the same functions are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will not be repeated. In addition, the basic mechanical structure of the spinning-type gaming machine can be the same as that of the conventional example as described in the description of the above-described conventional technology and the publications related to the turning-type gaming machine described therein. Therefore, the description is limited to the components related to the present invention and the supplementary portions thereof.
[0060]
[Device configuration]
FIG. 4 shows an overview of a spinning-type gaming machine of the present embodiment. In FIG. 4, a spinning-type gaming machine 400 according to the present embodiment includes a display window 401, 402, 403, reels 802, 803, 804 (hereinafter, referred to as first, second, and third reels, respectively), a medal slot. 404, pay line display 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, activated line LED (light emitting diode) 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, credit (reserved) number display device 415, bet (BET) button 416, 417 , 418, start lever 419, stop buttons 420, 421, 422, number-of-payouts display device 423, medal discharge port 424, medal tray 425, status lamp 426, speaker 427, settlement button 428, and notification lamp 429, game counter display device 430, an image display device 431, and the like.
[0061]
The display windows 401, 402, and 403 are transparent windows on the front panel arranged in three horizontal rows, and display three symbols when the reels 802, 803, and 804 that rotate inside thereof are stopped. The spinning-type gaming machine of the present embodiment rotates a drum having a reel on its surface (detailed in the description with reference to FIG. 6). In this way, the rotating reels 802, 803, and 804 are variably displayed on the display windows 401, 402, and 403.
[0062]
The reel is composed of a plurality of symbols, and the left, middle, and right reels 802 to 804 that rotate in the display windows 401 to 403 have, for example, symbols 7, c, b, s, r, and z on the outer periphery of the reel. Are arranged at 21 points. The reel rotates in the display windows 401 to 403 from top to bottom. The rotation and stop of each reel are controlled by a symbol display device 512 (described later with reference to FIG. 5). The symbol display device 512 has a backlight (not shown), whereby each reel is illuminated brightly from the inside during the game. The reel symbol configuration will be described later in the description of FIG.
[0063]
When a player inserts a medal, the medal insertion port 404 detects the medal insertion by generating a trigger of an internal medal sensor switch 505 (described later), turns on the valid line LEDs 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, and credits. The number display device 415 provides an opportunity to display a count.
[0064]
The winning line displays 405, 406, 407, 408, and 409 are provided across the display windows 401, 402, and 403, and show five lines that can be activated lines for stopping symbols.
[0065]
The activated line LED 410 is turned on by inserting the first medal in the medal insertion slot 404 or by inserting the first medal in credit by operating the bet button 416, and setting the winning line display 405 as an activated line. I do. The activated line LEDs 411 and 412 are turned on by inserting the second medal into the medal insertion slot 404 or by inserting the second medal from the credited medals by operating the bet button 417 to display the winning line displays 406 and 407. Is an effective line. The activated line LEDs 413 and 414 are turned on by inserting the third medal into the medal insertion slot 404 or by inserting the third medal from the credited medals by operating the bet button 418 to display the winning line displays 408 and 409. Is an effective line.
[0066]
The number-of-credits display device 415 is a seven-segment LED or the like, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 404 while all the valid line LEDs 410, 411, 412, 413, and 414 are lit while the credit is valid indicating that the credit is valid. The number of inserted medals or the number of paid out medals to be paid out corresponding to the winning combination is displayed. Credit and display up to 50 cards.
[0067]
The bet button 416 generates a trigger of the bet button switch 502 (to be described later) once, inserts one medal from credits in credit, reduces the count display of the credit number display device 415 by one, and turns on the activated line LED 410. Give an opportunity. The bet button 417 generates a trigger of the bet button switch 502 twice, inserts two medals from credits, reduces the count display of the credit amount display device 415 by two, and activates the active line LEDs 410, 411, and 412. Give an opportunity to light. The bet button 418 generates a trigger of the bet button switch 502 three times, inserts three medals from credits, reduces the count display of the credit number display device 415 by three, and activates the line LEDs 410, 411, 412, Lighting of 413 and 414 is given.
[0068]
After the player obtains a large number of medals by digesting the BB game, the credit number display device 415 displays a maximum of 50 credits. Normally, in a game in such a state, the player normally inserts medals from credited medals with the bet buttons 416, 417, 418 without inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 404.
[0069]
When the start lever 419 is operated by the player, an internal reel start switch 501 (described later) detects the start of the game, and gives an opportunity to rotate the reel of the symbol display device 512.
[0070]
The stop button 420 detects the start of the stop operation of the rotating first reel 802 when a trigger of an internal stop button switch 503 (described later) is generated, and gives an opportunity to stop the reel of the symbol display device 512. The stop button 421 detects the start of the stop operation of the rotating second reel 803 when a trigger of the internal stop button switch 503 is generated, and gives a trigger to stop the reel of the symbol display device 512. The stop button 422 detects the start of the stop operation of the rotating third reel 804 when a trigger of the internal stop button switch 503 is generated, and gives an opportunity to stop the reel of the symbol display device 512.
[0071]
The number-of-payouts display device 423 displays the number of paid-out medals to be paid out in accordance with the combination, using a 7-segment LED or the like. The medal emission port 424 emits a medal exceeding the credit of up to 50 credits, an excess credit medal when a medal is inserted or a medal is paid out, or a credit adjustment medal by operating the adjustment button 428. The medal tray 425 is a plate for storing medals discharged from the medal discharge port 424.
[0072]
The status lamp 426 is lit during notification of a status such as occurrence of an error or the like during a bonus game or other effects. The speaker 427 generates various sound effects. The settlement button 428 is operated by operating a toggle-type settlement switch 504 (described later) to turn on the credit number display device 415 to enable credits. Conversely, the credit number display device 415 is turned off to invalidate credits. Then, the medal that has been credited is released from the medal discharge port 424 as a credit settlement medal.
[0073]
The notification lamp 429 lights up when the bonus flag is ON, and notifies that the bonus flag has been established.
[0074]
The game counter display device 430 normally displays the number of digested BB games in the BB game using a 7-segment LED or the like, and also displays the number of JAC-ins in the BB. In addition, during the JAC game, it is common to display the number of times (up to eight) of the achievements. The game counter display device 430 may be able to display a net increase (payout number (OUT number) −insertion number (IN number)) which is the number of medals acquired during the BB game.
[0075]
The image display device 431 has a variable display device such as an LCD or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display, for example. The image display device 431 fluctuates and displays a plurality of images such as numbers and figures, and gives a notice of the formation of a combination, a notification of a combination flag, and other effects. In the present embodiment, as the image display device 431, a device having an LCD that displays an image such as a background and each of a plurality of figures as a moving image is assumed. However, the image display device 431 has an LCD applied to a spinning-type gaming machine. Since a conventional image display device is already known to those skilled in the art, a detailed description of the configuration will be omitted.
[0076]
FIG. 5 shows a control circuit configuration of the spinning-type gaming machine. In FIG. 5, the control circuit configuration of the spinning-type gaming machine of the present embodiment includes a reel start switch 501, a bet button switch 502, a stop button switch 503, a settlement switch 504, a medal sensor switch 505, a reset circuit 507, and a power supply circuit 518. , Payout number display device 423, credit number display device 415, game counter display device 430, main control unit 508, ROM 509, RAM 510, sub control unit 511, ROM 519, RAM 520, symbol display device 512, hopper control device 516, LED display device 513, a lamp display device 514, a sound effect generator 515, a line display device 517, a probability setting device 521, an image display device 431, and other switches 506.
[0077]
The reel start switch 501 detects the start of the game, and gives an opportunity to rotate the reel of the symbol display device 512. The bet button switch 502 generates a trigger n times (n = 1, 2, 3), and inserts n medals from credits, thereby reducing the count display of the credit number display device 415 by n and displaying the line display device. 517 gives an opportunity to turn on the effective line LEDs 410, 411, 412, 413, 414.
[0078]
The stop button switch 503 detects the start of the stop operation of the corresponding reel to be rotated upon occurrence of a trigger, and gives an opportunity to stop the reel of the symbol display device 512. The settlement switch 504 is a toggle-type switch, and turns on the credit number display device 415 to enable credits. Conversely, turns off the credit number display device 415 to invalidate credits and displays credited medals. The hopper controller 516 is triggered to discharge the credit as a credit settlement medal.
[0079]
The medal sensor switch 505 generates a trigger when a player inserts medals, and gives an opportunity to turn on the valid line LEDs 410, 411, 412, 413, and 414 by the line display device 517 and to display counts on the credit number display device 415. The reset circuit 507 causes the main control unit 508 and the sub control unit 511 to be in an initial state. The power supply circuit 518 supplies power to the entire circuit of FIG.
[0080]
The main control unit 508 is a CPU that controls the entire spinning-type gaming machine, and performs a process of receiving signals from each unit via an input port (not shown). The main control unit 508 may use a one-chip CPU including a ROM 509, a RAM 510, a timer system, or the like, or may use a CPU in which the ROM 509, the RAM 510, and the like are externally connected to a bus.
[0081]
Based on the program stored in the ROM 509, the main control unit 508 mainly performs a lottery of a game prize, a game operation (control of the symbol display device 512, the game counter display device 430, and the like) related to the lottery result, and a medal of the winning. Processing related to payout (control of the payout number display device 423, the credit number display device 415, the hopper control device 516, and the like) is performed. In addition, a 2-byte game state signal (hereinafter, referred to as a command) as illustrated in FIG. 13 for processing mainly related to a game effect is transmitted to the sub control unit 511, and an instruction for the effect and the like is transmitted. Do.
[0082]
The ROM 509 stores a program for controlling the spinning-type gaming machine for the main control unit 508. Specifically, it stores a game control program shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 11 and 12 that defines the content of the spinning-type game control process performed by the CPU of the main control unit 508. The ROM 509 further stores various parameter values for controlling the spinning-type gaming machine, including a command ID for instructing the sub-control unit 511. The RAM 510 temporarily stores input / output data with respect to the main control unit 508, data for arithmetic processing, various counters such as a random number counter related to a game, and the like.
[0083]
The sub control unit 511 is a CPU that outputs a control signal to each unit according to a command transmitted from the main control unit 508. The sub-control unit 511 may use a one-chip CPU incorporating a ROM 519, a RAM 520, a timer system, or the like, or may use a CPU in which the ROM 519, the RAM 520, and the like are externally connected to a bus.
[0084]
The sub-control unit 511 mainly performs processing related to game effects (control of the lamp display device 514, the sound effect generation device 515, and the like) based on the program stored in the ROM 519.
[0085]
The ROM 519 stores a program related to the effect of the spinning-type gaming machine for the sub control unit 511. Specifically, it stores a game sub-control program shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 14 and 15 stipulating the contents of the spinning-type game sub-control process performed by the CPU of the sub control unit 511. The ROM 519 further stores values of various parameters for controlling effects of the spinning-type gaming machine, including a sound effect command signal ID for instructing the sound effect generator 515. The RAM 520 temporarily stores input / output data with respect to the sub-control unit 511, data for arithmetic processing, various counters including counters related to effects, and the like.
[0086]
The symbol display device 512 is also called a reel unit, and its structure is well known to those skilled in the art from the prior art, but in the present embodiment, it will be briefly described below with reference to FIG. 5 and FIGS. The symbol display device 512 includes three drums each having reels 802, 803, and 804 on the surface in three rows, and receives three stepping motors for rotating the drums and an instruction from the main control unit 508. A drive circuit for driving each stepping motor, and a detection circuit for feeding back the origin position of each drum to the main control unit 508. The details of the symbol display device 512 will be described later with reference to FIGS. The symbol display device 512 has a backlight (not shown), which illuminates each reel brightly from the inside during the game. In the present embodiment, the symbol display device 512 has two types of backlights, white light and red light.
[0087]
Upon receiving an instruction from the main control unit 508, the hopper control device 516 receives a credit exceeding the credit of up to 50 credits, an excess credit medal when there is a medal insertion or medal payout, or a credit settlement medal by operating the settlement button 428. From the medal outlet 424.
[0088]
The LED display device 513 is a display device for LEDs related to a game effect, and selectively turns on / off a plurality of LEDs according to an instruction from the sub control unit 511. As a result, various effects LEDs are turned on.
[0089]
The lamp display device 514 is a display device for lamps related to a game effect, and selectively turns on / off a plurality of lamps according to an instruction from the sub control unit 511. As a result, the state lamp 426 is also lit at the time of notification of a state such as occurrence of an error during a bonus game or other effects. The notification lamp 429 is also turned on by the lamp display device 514 when the bonus flag is established. Further, two kinds of backlights, white light and red light, of the symbol display device 512 are selectively turned on by the lamp display device 514.
[0090]
The sound effect generator 515 generates sound related to the production of the game from the speaker 427 according to an instruction from the sub-control unit 511.
[0091]
The line display device 517 is a display device for the active line LEDs 410, 411, 412, 413, and 414, and selectively turns on / off a plurality of LEDs according to an instruction from the main control unit 508. As a result, the activated line LEDs 410, 411, 412, 413, and 414 are turned on according to the number of inserted medals.
[0092]
The probability setting device 521 is a device for setting a set value of a bonus setting probability. The probability setting device 521 is located inside the front door of the spinning-type gaming machine 400 and cannot be operated by a player. The set value of the spinning-type gaming machine 400 is set by a staff member of the game arcade by unlocking the locking of the spinning-type gaming machine 400, inserting a setting key into the probability setting device 521, and performing a predetermined procedure. This setting method is well-known in a conventional spinning-type gaming machine, so details thereof will be omitted. However, usually, the setting probability of a bonus can be set to six stages, and in the current spinning-type gaming machine regulation, 200 to 600 minutes It is defined in 1.
[0093]
The hall computer 523 is a well-known hall computer used in a game arcade, and collects and manages operation status data of a stand output from a communication port (not shown) of each spinning-type gaming machine. The hall computer 523 and each of the spinning-type gaming machines are electrically connected, and as the electrical connection of the network system, well-known serial or parallel communication, a LAN (local area network), or the like may be applied. , Wired or wireless.
[0094]
FIGS. 6A and 6B are perspective views of the symbol display device 512. FIG. FIG. 6A is a diagram showing winding of a design tape around a drum. FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating the principle of driving the drum of the symbol display device 512.
[0095]
In the spinning-type gaming machine of the present embodiment, the symbol display device 512 rotates three reels arranged in three rows in order from the left from the top to the bottom, and FIGS. 6A and 6B show the internal configuration thereof. Is shown in perspective, and a drum having a first reel 802 on the surface is described.
[0096]
6A and 6B, a symbol display device 512 of the present embodiment includes a symbol tape 602 having a first reel 802 on the surface, a drum 601 around which the symbol tape 602 is wound, a stepping motor 605, and a reel. It includes a sensor 604 and a cover 606. The drum 601 is attached to a stepping motor 605.
[0097]
Similarly, the symbol display device 512 includes drums wound with symbol tape having reels 803 and 804 on the surfaces, respectively, and each drum is also attached to a dedicated stepping motor.
[0098]
In addition, the symbol display device 512 includes a drive circuit that drives each stepping motor including the stepping motor 605 in response to an instruction from the main control unit 508, and a detection circuit that feeds back the origin position of each drum to the main control unit 508.
[0099]
In FIG. 6B, the stepping motor 605 rotates the drum 601 under the control of a drive circuit that receives an instruction from the main control unit 508. The drum 601 has an origin detection index 603. The origin detection index 603 is attached to a predetermined position on the inner peripheral portion of the drum 601 and rotates together with the drum 601. The reel sensor 604 is a proximity switch, and is a contactless switch that operates without contact when an object approaches. The reel sensor 604 is attached to a predetermined position in the symbol display device 512, and detects passage of the origin detection index 603.
[0100]
The reel sensor 604 of the present embodiment generates a trigger signal when the index sensor 603 passes the origin detection index 603, and the detection circuit recognizes the origin position of the stepping motor 605 for rotating the drum 601 based on the trigger signal. The detection circuit feeds back the origin position to the main control unit 508.
[0101]
Although the drive circuit and the detection circuit are not shown, the number of drive pulses (pulse count, hereinafter referred to as Pc) generated by the drive circuit instructed by the main control unit 508 to drive the stepping motor 605, and the detection circuit The main control unit 508 specifies the symbol displayed on the display window 401 by calculating from the detection result of the origin position of the stepping motor 605 in the same manner as the conventional symbol control method of the spinning-type gaming machine. is there. Similarly, the main control unit 508 controls each stepping motor that rotates each drum wound with a symbol tape having reels 803 and 804 on the surface thereof in the symbol display device 512, and displays them on the display windows 402 and 403. Specify the symbol to be played.
[0102]
Specifying the symbol displayed on the display window by the main control unit 508 from the Pc that drives the stepping motor and the detection result of the origin position of the stepping motor is a conventional symbol control method of a spinning-type gaming machine. For this reason, those skilled in the art will not need particularly detailed description, but an outline thereof will be given below.
[0103]
In the present embodiment, the rotation angle of the stepping motor with respect to the drive pulse “1” from the drive circuit is set to about 0.7 degrees, and a drive pulse of 504 pulses is input to the stepping motor to rotate the reel one revolution. (Approximately 0.7 degrees × 504 pulses ≒ 360 degrees). It will be obvious to those skilled in the art that the slight deviation of the rotation angle with respect to 360 degrees per rotation in one rotation of the reel is sequentially corrected. In this specification, considering that 21 symbols are arranged on the reel, it is sufficient to input a drive pulse of 24 pulses to the stepping motor to rotate the reel by one symbol (504 pulses / 21 symbols = 24 pulses). .
[0104]
That is, in order to control the rotation of each reel so that an arbitrary symbol is displayed in the display windows 401, 402, and 403, the drive pulse of Pc in the range of "0 to 503 pulses" based on the origin position of the stepping motor is used. May be input to the stepping motor. If a symbol arrangement table defining Pc (an integral multiple of 24 pulses) from the origin position of the stepping motor required to stop and display each symbol in the display window is stored in the ROM 509, the main control unit 508 refers to it. Then, the stop display of the desired symbol can be easily controlled.
[0105]
Further, the main control unit 508 obtains the origin position of the stepping motor from the detection circuit until the reels rotate to a steady state immediately after the start of one game, and uses the origin position as a reference every time to determine the drive pulse from the drive circuit. After the initial value of Pc is set to 0, Pc is monitored, and the symbol displayed in the display window during the game is specified. Thereby, when the player presses the stop button, it is detected whether Pc is any of the above “0 to 503 pulses”, and the symbol corresponding to the Pc is specified from the origin position of the stepping motor. The symbol displayed in the display window at the time of the stop operation of can be specified.
[0106]
FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram of reel position detection in the present embodiment. When the main control unit 508 detects the origin position of the stepping motor, it resets Pc to 0 (reference numeral 701 in the figure), and issues an instruction to input a 504 drive pulse to the stepping motor to rotate the reel once. In this case, after Pc transitions from "0 to 503" (reference numeral 702), Pc is reset to Pc = 0 again at the time of Pc = 504 (reference numeral 703). Note that, depending on the specifications of the stepping motor, the number of drive pulses for rotating the reel once may be various values other than 504 pulses.
[0107]
FIG. 8 is an example in which the left, middle, and right reels 802 to 804 rotating in the display windows 401 to 403 are developed. On each reel, for example, symbols 7, c, b, s, r, and z are arranged at 21 points on the outer periphery of the reel. 801 is a symbol number corresponding to 21 arrangement points. As shown by the rotation direction 805, the reels rotate in the display windows 401 to 403 in the order of symbol numbers 1, 2, 3,..., 20, 21, 1, 2,.
[0108]
Each reel is rotated and stopped by the symbol display device 512. The symbol display device 512 has a backlight (not shown), whereby each reel is illuminated brightly from the inside during the game.
[0109]
FIG. 8 shows Pc required to drive the stepping motor of the symbol display device 512 and the positional relationship between the symbols, and 806 is Pc corresponding to 21 arrangement points. In the present embodiment, the case where the symbol of symbol number 21 is positioned on the pay line display 405 is defined as the origin position (Pc = 0) of the stepping motor. Therefore, each reel cyclically increases Pc in the order of Pc = 0, 24 × 1, 24 × 2, 24 × 3... 24 × 20, 0, 24 × 1,. As a result, the symbols are positioned on the pay line display 405 in the order of the symbol numbers 21, 1, 2, 3,.
[0110]
[Embodiment 1]
(Operation explanation)
In the system configuration described above, the game content of the spinning-type gaming machine 400 of Embodiment 1 will be described below with reference to FIGS. It is assumed that the range in which the reel pull-in control operates is within four frames in accordance with the current rules for the spinning-type gaming machine.
[0111]
In the spinning-type gaming machine 400 according to the first embodiment, a score is determined for a physical position on a reel, and when a player operates a stop button, a physical position on the reel with respect to a predetermined position in a display window is determined. The position is detected, and a determined score is added to the detected physical position. Then, a score is accumulated every time the player operates the stop button in accordance with the progress of the game, and when the accumulated point reaches a predetermined set value, a function of performing a transfer lottery to the AT is performed. It is characterized by displaying how many games are required to reach a predetermined set value, that is, the timing of the lottery transition to AT.
[0112]
As described in the system configuration described above, in the first embodiment, the case where the symbol of symbol number 21 is positioned on the winning line display 405 is defined as the origin position (Pc = 0) of the stepping motor. Therefore, in the first embodiment, when the player operates the stop button, the physical position on the reel positioned on the pay line display 405 is detected, and the determined score is added to the detected physical position. An example will be described.
[0113]
In the first embodiment, the player inserts three or more medals from the medal insertion slot 404, or inserts three medals from credit medals by pressing the bet button 418, and turns on all the valid line LEDs 410 to 414. The normal game is played with the five lines of the pay line display 405 to 409 as the effective lines. Here, inserting a medal and setting any of the pay line displays 405 to 409 as an active line is hereinafter referred to as BET (betting) or "BET", and the number of inserted medals at the time of BET is referred to as a BET number.
[0114]
When the player inserts three or more medals from the medal insertion slot 404, and sets five bet lines 405 to 409 as effective lines and sets the number of BETs to three, the BET is performed as usual. .
[0115]
On the other hand, when there is a display (the number of credits) on the credit number display device 415, the player presses the bet button 418 in order to set the number of BETs to three using the five lines of the pay line display 405 to 409 as active lines. In some cases, the player tries to insert three medals from the credit medals. When the player continues the game by repeating this operation, the player continues to spend the credits and plays the game with the BET with three BETs until the display (the number of credits) on the credit number display device 415 becomes less than three eventually. It is possible.
[0116]
At the same time as the player operates the start lever 419 to rotate the reels 802, 803, and 804, the main control unit 508 performs a lottery for winning. It is assumed that as a result of the lottery, the flag of the small combination z is established. The state of the game in this case is shown in FIGS. 9 (a), (b) and (c).
[0117]
FIGS. 9A, 9B, and 9C are diagrams showing how scores are accumulated each time the player operates the stop button as the game progresses. 9A is a diagram illustrating a stop operation on the first reel, FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating a stop operation on the second reel, and FIG. 9C is a diagram illustrating a stop operation on the third reel.
[0118]
9A, it is assumed that the symbol z808 of the first reel 802 is positioned on the payline display 405 when the player stops the operation of the first reel 802. Referring to FIG. 8, since the Pc of the symbol z 808 is 24 × 2, the main control unit 508 transmits information to the effect that Pc = 24 × 2 at the time of the stop operation of the first reel 802 to the sub control unit 511. .
[0119]
The sub-control unit 511 displays the score "5" of the first reel on the image display device 431 based on the information (reference numeral 901), and the score "5" of the first reel is accumulated 118 points so far. The added 123 accumulated points are displayed (reference numeral 904). In addition, the image display device 431 also displays a set value of 1000 cumulative points at which the lottery to the AT is performed (reference numeral 907).
[0120]
Here, the sub control unit 511 acquires the score “5” of the first reel to be displayed on the image display device 431 based on the information that Pc = 24 × 2 at the time of the stop operation of the first reel 802. The method will be described with reference to FIG.
[0121]
FIG. 10 shows a Pc-score conversion table 1001, which is composed of a symbol array table 1002 and a score table 1003 chained to the symbol array table 1002. In the symbol arrangement table 1002, the correspondence between Pc shown in FIG. 8 and each symbol is defined for each reel. The score table 1003 defines a score corresponding to each symbol. The Pc-score conversion table 1001 is loaded from the ROM 519 to the RAM 520, and is referred to by the sub control unit 511.
[0122]
As shown by reference numeral 1004 in FIG. 10, the sub control unit 511 refers to the symbol arrangement table 1002 based on the information that Pc = 24 × 2 at the time of the stop operation of the first reel 802, and the player wins. It is detected that the symbol z of the first reel 802 is pressed on the line display 405, and the score “5” corresponding to z in the score table 1003 is obtained from the score table 1003.
[0123]
Next, in FIG. 9B, after the symbol z808 of the first reel 802 is stopped on the payline display 405, when the player stops the second reel 803, the second reel 803 is displayed on the payline display 405. It is assumed that the symbol r809 is approaching. Referring to FIG. 8, since the Pc of the symbol r809 is 24 × 10, the physical position 909 of the second reel 803 of 24 × 9 <Pc <24 × 10, for example, Pc = 24 × 9 + 10, is displayed on the winning line display 405. Suppose it was located. The main control unit 508 transmits information to the effect that Pc = 24 × 9 + 10 to the sub control unit 511 when the second reel 803 is stopped.
[0124]
Based on the information, the sub control unit 511 displays the score “3” of the second reel on the image display device 431 (reference numeral 902), and the score “3” of the second reel is displayed on the 123 accumulated points. The 126 accumulated points are displayed (reference numeral 905). In addition, the image display device 431 also displays a set value of 1000 cumulative points at which the lottery to the AT is performed (reference numeral 907).
[0125]
Here, the sub control unit 511 acquires the score “3” of the second reel to be displayed on the image display device 431, based on the information that Pc = 24 × 9 + 10 at the time of the stop operation of the second reel 803. The method will be described with reference to FIG.
[0126]
As indicated by reference numeral 1005 in FIG. 10, the sub control unit 511 refers to the symbol arrangement table 1002 based on the information that Pc = 24 × 9 + 10 at the time of the stop operation of the second reel 803, and displays the pay line display 405. It is detected that the symbol r of Pc = 24 × 10 of the second reel 803 is approaching, that is, that the symbol r of the second reel 803 is pressed by the player on the pay line display 405, and the score table 1003 is obtained. The score “3” corresponding to r in FIG.
[0127]
Finally, in FIG. 9 (c), after the symbol z908 of the second reel 803 has been stopped on the payline display 405 by the pull-in control of the reels, when the player stops the third reel 804, it is displayed on the payline display 405. The symbol b810 of the third reel 804 is approaching. Referring to FIG. 8, since the Pc of the symbol b810 is 24 × 17, the physical position 910 of the third reel 804 of 24 × 16 <Pc <24 × 17, for example, Pc = 24 × 16 + 15, is displayed on the winning line display 405. Suppose it was located. The main control unit 508 transmits information to the effect that Pc = 24 × 16 + 15 to the sub control unit 511 when the third reel 804 is stopped.
[0128]
The sub-control unit 511 displays the score “2” of the third reel on the image display device 431 based on the information (reference numeral 903), and the score “2” of the third reel is displayed at the accumulated points 126 up to that point. The added 128 accumulated points are displayed (reference numeral 906). In addition, the image display device 431 also displays a set value of 1000 cumulative points at which the lottery to the AT is performed (reference numeral 907).
[0129]
Here, the sub control unit 511 acquires the score “2” of the third reel to be displayed on the image display device 431, based on the information that Pc = 24 × 16 + 15 at the time of the stop operation of the third reel 804. The method will be described with reference to FIG.
[0130]
As indicated by reference numeral 1006 in FIG. 10, the sub control unit 511 refers to the symbol arrangement table 1002 based on the information that Pc = 24 × 16 + 15 at the time of the stop operation of the third reel 804, and displays the pay line display 405. It is detected that the symbol b of Pc = 24 × 17 of the third reel 804 is approaching above, that is, it is detected that the symbol b of the third reel 804 is pressed on the pay line display 405 by the player, and the score table 1003 is obtained. The score “2” corresponding to “b” is obtained from the score table 1003.
[0131]
In FIG. 9C, since the symbol z of the third reel 804 is not within the pull-in control range of the reel on the pay line display 405, the symbol b 810 of the third reel 804 stops on the pay line display 405.
[0132]
When the player operates the start lever 419 to rotate the reels 802, 803, and 804 to complete the game, a game similar to that of FIGS. 9A, 9B, and 9C described above with the progress of the game. By repeating the mode, the accumulated points of the reference numeral 904 are added, and when the accumulated points reach the set value of 1000 points (the reference numeral 907), a lottery transition to the AT is performed. At this time, the accumulation point of reference numeral 904 is reset to zero.
[0133]
At the same time as the player operates the start lever 419 to rotate the reels 802, 803, and 804, the main control unit 508 performs a lottery for winning. When the BB flag is established as a result of the lottery, an instruction is sent to the lamp display device 514 via the sub-control unit 511 to turn on the notification lamp 429 to notify the player of the establishment of the bonus flag.
[0134]
Thereafter, the player stops the reels 803, 803, 804. When the player has established BB, the main control unit 508 sends an instruction to the lamp display device 514 via the sub-control unit 511, turns off the notification lamp 429, and stops the notification that the bonus flag has been established.
[0135]
Further, in one game from when the player operates the start lever 419 to rotate and stop the reels 802, 803, 804, the main control unit 508 sends the speaker 427 to the sound effect generating device 515 via the sub control unit 511. , An instruction may be sent to emit a normal sound effect, or an instruction may be sent to the lamp display device 514 to switch the backlight of the symbol display device 512 to white light or red light.
[0136]
After the BB is established, the player completes the BB game. In the first embodiment, the game counter display device 430 displays the remaining BB game remaining times in the BB game and the remaining JAC-in remaining times in the BB. However, during the JAC game, the game counter display device 430 displays the number of established bonuses (up to eight).
[0137]
In the first embodiment, when either the number of remaining BB games or the number of remaining JAC-ins displayed on the game counter display device 430 becomes 0, the BB ends and the game state returns to the normal game.
[0138]
(Description of program processing)
The processing related to the game in the first embodiment is performed according to the processing procedure shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 11 and 12 show the content of the spinning game control process executed by the CPU of the main control unit 508. The CPU of the main control unit 508 reads out and executes the game control program stored in the ROM 509. It is done by doing. 14 and 15 show the contents of the spinning-type game sub-control process executed by the CPU of the sub-control unit 511. The CPU of the sub-control unit 511 reads out the game sub-control program stored in the ROM 519. It is performed by executing.
[0139]
When a setting key is inserted into the probability setting device 521 and a setting value is set according to a predetermined procedure, a processing procedure executed by the CPU of the main control unit 508 is well known in a conventional spinning-type gaming machine. Description is omitted. In the first embodiment, the lottery probability of the bonus corresponding to the set value set by the probability setting device 521 is extracted from the lottery probability of the bonus corresponding to each of the settings 1 to 6 stored in the ROM 509 in advance. The lottery probability of the bonus and the set value are stored in the RAM 510 in advance.
[0140]
In FIG. 11, the processing procedure of the game control program of the first embodiment, which defines the content of the spinning-type game control processing performed by the CPU of the main control unit 508, will be described with reference to FIGS. When the spinning-type gaming machine 400 is turned on, the main control unit 508 performs various initial settings (not shown), and then performs periodic interrupt processing (not shown) to set values in the RAM 510 and a lottery probability of a bonus. The random number value of the hand is sequentially generated by sequentially updating the random number counter of the hand in the RAM 510 corresponding to.
[0141]
The player inputs three or more medals from the medal insertion slot 404 or presses the bet button 418 to issue an instruction to insert three medals from credit medals. When the BET instruction is detected, it is determined which BET method is used (step S1100 → S1103).
When the main control unit 508 detects three triggers from the bet button switch 502 and determines that the BET is a bet by the bet button 418, the main control unit 508 compares the number of credits displayed on the credit number display device 415 with three BET numbers. (Step S1103 → S1105).
[0142]
When the comparison result is “the number of credits <the number of BETs”, the main control unit 508 returns the process to a state of waiting for medal insertion into the medal insertion slot 404 by the player (step S1105 → S1100).
[0143]
The main control unit 508 detects three triggers from the medal sensor switch 505 and determines that the BET is a medal insertion from the medal insertion slot 404 (step S1103 → S1115), or the number of BETs by the bet button 418 is three. If it is determined that the bet has been made normally (steps S1103 → S1105 → S1115), the main control unit 508 instructs the line display device 517 to turn on all the valid line LEDs 410 to 414, and displays the pay line display 405 to 409. Five lines are set as effective lines.
[0144]
When the player operates the start lever 419, the main control unit 508 issues a reel rotation instruction to the symbol display device 512 in response to the trigger of the reel start switch 501, and the random number counter of the combination in the RAM 510 as a lottery selection. A numerical value is extracted (step S1115 → S1117).
[0145]
The main control unit 508 determines winning / losing of a winning combination based on the obtained random number value, and when a lottery is won, that is, in the case of winning, turns on a flag in the RAM 510 of the winning winning combination. The main control unit 508 checks the bonus flag in the RAM 510, and further checks the flag of each small combination in the RAM 510 when the bonus flag is not satisfied. If none of the small role flags are established, the main control unit 508 sends the normal game command (command ID is 0) shown in FIG. 13 in which the effect type randomly selected is set to bit3 to bit0 of the event to the sub control unit 511. Send. (Step S1117 → S1118)
Then, in the three-reel stop process in step S1120, in response to the operation of the stop buttons 420 to 422 by the player, the main control unit 508 moves the symbol reel to the symbol display device 512 in accordance with the trigger detection of the stop button switch 503. A control instruction is issued, and the reels 802, 803, and 804 are stopped to end one game (step S1120 → S1100).
[0146]
Again, when the player inserts three or more medals from the medal insertion slot 404 or presses the bet button 418 to insert three medals from the credit medals, the BET with three BETs is normally performed. The control unit 508 instructs the line display device 517 to turn on all the valid line LEDs 410 to 414, thereby setting the five lines of the pay line display 405 to 409 as valid lines (step S1100 → S1103 → S1115 or step S1100 → S1103 → S1105 → S1115).
[0147]
When the player operates the start lever 419, the main control unit 508 issues a reel rotation instruction to the symbol display device 512 in response to the trigger of the reel start switch 501, and the random number counter of the combination in the RAM 510 as a lottery selection. A numerical value is extracted (step S1115 → S1117).
[0148]
The main control unit 508 determines winning / losing of a winning combination based on the obtained random number value, and when a lottery is won, that is, in the case of winning, turns on a flag in the RAM 510 of the winning winning combination. The main control unit 508 checks the bonus flag in the RAM 510, and further checks the flag of each small combination in the RAM 510 when the bonus flag is not satisfied. When the small combination flag is established, the main control unit 508 sets the randomly selected effect type to bit3 to bit0 of the event, and sets the small combination type to bit10 to bit4 of the event, as shown in FIG. (Command ID is 0) to the sub control unit 511 (step S1117 → S1123 → S1126).
[0149]
Then, in the three-reel stop process of step S1127, in response to the operation of the stop buttons 420, 421, and 422 by the player, the main control unit 508 sets a flag on the symbol display device 512 in accordance with the detection of the trigger of the stop button switch 503. An instruction to control the pull-in of the reels related to the small role is issued, and the reels 802, 803, 804 are stopped.
[0150]
If a small win is established after the reels 802, 803, 804 are stopped, the main control unit 508 performs a small win process (medal payout, etc.) corresponding to the small win and turns off the established small win flag. To end one game (game) (steps S1130 → S1133 → S1143 → S1145 → S1100). If the small combination is not established after the reels 802, 803, 804 are stopped, the main control unit 508 turns off the established small combination flag and ends one game (game) (step S1130 → S1133 → S1145). → S1100).
[0151]
Again, when the player inserts three or more medals from the medal insertion slot 404 or presses the bet button 418 to insert three medals from the credit medals, the BET with three BETs is normally performed. The control unit 508 instructs the line display device 517 to turn on all the valid line LEDs 410 to 414, thereby setting the five lines of the pay line display 405 to 409 as valid lines (step S1100 → S1103 → S1115 or step S1100 → S1103 → S1105 → S1115).
[0152]
When the player operates the start lever 419, the main control unit 508 issues a reel rotation instruction to the symbol display device 512 in response to the trigger of the reel start switch 501, and the random number counter of the combination in the RAM 510 as a lottery selection. Extract numbers. The main control unit 508 determines winning / losing of a winning combination based on the obtained random number value, and when the lottery is won, that is, in the case of winning, turns on the flag in the RAM 510 of the winning winning combination (step S1115 → S1117 →). S1123).
[0153]
The main control unit 508 checks the bonus flag in the RAM 510, and if the bonus flag is established, the main control unit 508 sends a bonus flag establishment command (command ID is 1) shown in FIG. It is transmitted (step S1123 → S1125). Accordingly, the sub control unit 511 issues an instruction to the lamp display device 514 to control the notification lamp 429 to light up, and notifies the player of the establishment of the bonus flag.
[0154]
Then, in response to the player's operation of the stop buttons 420, 421, and 422, the main control unit 508 draws the reels related to the flag establishment combination (bonus) to the symbol display device 512 in accordance with the trigger detection of the stop button switch 503. A control instruction is issued, and the reels 802, 803, and 804 are stopped (step S1127). If the bonus has not been achieved due to the missing bonus, the main control unit 508 ends one game (game) with the bonus flag kept ON (step S1130 → S1133 → S1145 → S1100).
[0155]
Again, when the player inserts three or more medals from the medal insertion slot 404 or presses the bet button 418 to insert three medals from the credit medals, the BET with three BETs is normally performed. The control unit 508 instructs the line display device 517 to turn on all the valid line LEDs 410 to 414, thereby setting the five lines of the pay line display 405 to 409 as valid lines (step S1100 → S1103 → S1115 or step S1100 → S1103 → S1105 → S1115).
[0156]
When the player operates the start lever 419, the main control unit 508 issues a reel rotation instruction to the symbol display device 512 in response to the trigger of the reel start switch 501, and the random number counter of the combination in the RAM 510 as a lottery selection. Extract numbers. The main control unit 508 determines winning / losing of a winning combination based on the obtained random number value, and when the lottery is won, that is, in the case of winning, turns on the flag in the RAM 510 of the winning winning combination (step S1115 → S1117 →). S1123).
[0157]
The main control unit 508 checks the bonus flag in the RAM 510, and if the bonus flag is established, the main control unit 508 sends a bonus flag establishment command (command ID is 1) shown in FIG. It is transmitted (step S1123 → S1125). Accordingly, the sub control unit 511 issues an instruction to the lamp display device 514 to control the notification lamp 429 to light up, and notifies the player of the establishment of the bonus flag.
[0158]
Then, in the three-reel stop process of step S1127, in response to the operation of the stop buttons 420, 421, and 422 by the player, the main control unit 508 sets a flag on the symbol display device 512 in accordance with the detection of the trigger of the stop button switch 503. An instruction for reel-in control relating to the role (bonus) is issued, and the reels 802, 803, and 804 are stopped.
[0159]
If the bonus has been established, the main control unit 508 transmits a notification end command (command ID is 2) shown in FIG. 13 to the sub control unit 511. Thereby, the sub control unit 511 issues an instruction to the lamp display device 514 and controls the notification lamp 429 to be turned off (step S1130 → S1135).
[0160]
Then, the main control unit 508 performs the bonus game processing, turns off the bonus flag (BB or RB flag), and returns to the normal processing (step S1137 → S1100). The detailed processing contents of BB and RB (one JAC game) in the bonus game processing in step S1137 are well known in the related art, and thus detailed description is omitted. However, when the BB flag is ON, the main control unit 508 determines that BB When the RB flag is ON, the game processing is performed.
[0161]
Next, in FIG. 12, in the processing procedure of the game control program of the first embodiment, which defines the contents of the spinning-type game control processing performed by the CPU of the main control unit 508, the three-reel stop processing of steps S1120 and S1127 described above. Will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0162]
The main control unit 508 determines whether or not all three reels are stopped (Pc invariable) by monitoring a pulse counter on the RAM 510 that stores the driving pulse Pc for driving the stepping motor of each reel. When one of the reels is rotating, the trigger generation of the stop button switch 503 is monitored, and the start of the reel stop operation is monitored (step S1200 → S1210).
[0163]
The main control unit 508 detects which reel starts the stop operation by the trigger of the stop button switch 503, and detects the reel number. (Ln; 1, 2, 3; first, second, and third reels, respectively), and Pc from the pulse counter on the RAM 510 corresponding to the Ln (step S1210 → S1220 → S1230).
[0164]
Then, the main control unit 508 sets a Pc transmission command (command ID is 3) shown in FIG. 13 in which Ln is set to bit 10 to bit 9 of the event and Pc corresponding thereto is set to bit 8 to bit 0 of the event to the sub control unit 511. The transmission is performed (step S1240), and an instruction for reel control at the time of a loss is given to the symbol display device 512, or an instruction for pull-in control of a reel related to a flag formation combination is given, and any of the reels 802, 803, 804 corresponding to Ln is performed. Is stopped (step S1250 → S1200).
[0165]
If the main control unit 508 determines that all three reels are stopped, it ends the three-reel stop processing and returns to the processing in FIG. 11 (step S1200 → return).
[0166]
Next, in FIG. 14, the processing procedure of the game sub-control program of the first embodiment, which defines the contents of the spinning-type game sub-control processing performed by the CPU of the sub-control unit 511, will be described with reference to FIGS. explain. When the spinning-type gaming machine 400 is turned on, the sub-control unit 511 sequentially updates various random number counters in the RAM 520 by periodic interrupt processing (not shown) after various initial settings (not shown). As a result, a random number value for the effect is sequentially generated. In the initial setting, the Pc-score conversion table 1001 is loaded from the ROM 519 to the RAM 520.
[0167]
The sub control unit 511 monitors the command transmitted from the main control unit 508, and upon receiving the command, determines whether or not the command ID is 1 (bonus flag establishment command) (step S1400 → S1410). ). When the command ID is 1 (bonus flag establishment command), the sub control unit 511 issues an instruction to the lamp display device 514 and controls the notification lamp 429 to be turned on (step S1410 → S1420).
[0168]
If the command ID is not 1, the sub control unit 511 determines whether the command ID is 2 (notification end command) (step S1410 → S1425). If the command ID is 2 (notification end command), the sub-control unit 511 issues an instruction to the lamp display device 514 and controls to turn off the notification lamp 429 (step S1430).
[0169]
When the normal game command (command ID is 0) shown in FIG. 13 is received, the sub control unit 511 determines whether or not the ATflag on the RAM 520 is ON (during AT) (step S1425 → S1445). If it is not during the AT, in the normal effect processing of step S1435, the sub control unit 511 issues an instruction corresponding to the effect type, which is the event of the normal game command, to perform the effect when the start lever 419 is operated, by the lamp display device 514, The data is transmitted to the sound effect generator 515 and the like (step S1445 → S1435). In this case, for example, each reel is irradiated with the normal white light backlight of the symbol display device 512 by the lamp display device 514, and the start sound of the normal sound effect is emitted from the speaker 427 by the sound effect generation device 515.
[0170]
In the case of the AT, in the small portion notification process of step S1450, the sub-control unit 511 transmits an instruction corresponding to the small portion type, which is an event of the normal game command, to the image display device 431 so as to perform the small portion notification effect. (Step S1445 → S1450). It should be noted that the sub-control unit 511 transmits an instruction relating to the effect to the image display device 431, and the image display device 431 displays the desired moving image on the LCD according to the command. The control method of the I / F and the image display device 431 itself can be the same as the case of using a conventional image display device having an LCD applied to a spinning-type amusement machine, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.
[0171]
The sub-control unit 511, following the instruction of the small role announcement effect, in the normal effect process of step S1435, the sub-control unit 511 is an event of a normal game command to perform an effect at the time of operating the start lever 419. An instruction appropriate for the type is transmitted to the lamp display device 514, the sound effect generator 515, and the like (step S1450 → S1435).
[0172]
When a bonus flag establishment command (command ID is 1) or a notification end command (command ID is 2) is received, in the normal effect processing of step S1435, the sub-control unit 511 performs an effect at the end of one game. Then, an instruction corresponding to each command is transmitted to the lamp display device 514, the sound effect generator 515, and the like (steps S1420, S1430 → S1435). In this case, for example, each reel is irradiated with the backlight of the symbol display device 512 switched to white light or red light by the lamp display device 514, and the special sound effect is emitted from the speaker 427 by the sound effect generation device 515.
[0173]
After the normal effect processing in step S1435, the sub control unit 511 returns the processing to monitoring of the command transmitted from the main control unit 508 (step S1435 → S1400).
[0174]
When receiving the Pc transmission command (command ID is 3) shown in FIG. 13, the sub control unit 511 determines whether ATflag is ON (during AT) (step S1425 → S1455). If the AT is not being performed, the sub control unit 511 performs the pulse count process in step S1475, and returns the process to monitoring the command transmitted from the main control unit 508 (step S1475 → S1400). If the AT is being performed, the process returns to monitoring the command transmitted from the main control unit 508 (step S1455 → S1400).
[0175]
Next, in FIG. 15, in the processing procedure of the game sub-control program of the first embodiment, which defines the contents of the spinning-type game sub-control process performed by the CPU of the sub-control unit 511, the pulse count process of step S 1475 described above , Will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0176]
The sub control unit 511 acquires Pc and Ln from the event of the Pc transmission command (command ID is 3) (step S1500 → S1510). Then, the sub control unit 511 refers to the Pc-score conversion table 1001 on the RAM 520, specifies the eye-catching symbol, acquires the corresponding score Pn, and stores it on the RAM 520 (Step S1520 → S1530).
[0177]
In steps S1520 to S1530, for example, as indicated by reference numeral 1004 in FIG. 10, when Pc = 24 × 2 and Ln = 1, the sub control unit 511 determines the symbol z obtained by referring to the symbol array table 1002. Is obtained from the score table 1003 (step S1520 → S1530). Alternatively, as in the example shown by reference numeral 1005 in FIG. 10, when Pc = 24 × 9 + 10 and Ln = 2, the sub control unit 511 refers to the symbol arrangement table 1002 and presses the symbol r of Pc = 24 × 10. It is determined that it has been done, and the score Pn = 3 corresponding to the symbol r is obtained from the score table 1003. Alternatively, as in the example shown by reference numeral 1006 in FIG. 10, when Pc = 24 × 16 + 15 and Ln = 3, the sub control unit 511 refers to the symbol arrangement table 1002 and looks at the symbol b of Pc = 24 × 17. It is determined that the button is pressed, and the score Pn = 2 corresponding to the symbol b is obtained from the score table 1003.
[0178]
When the sub-control unit 511 updates the cumulative point Pt on the RAM 520 by adding the acquired Pn (step S1540), the AT lottery score Ps stored in the ROM 519 in advance (the setting of the cumulative point at which the transfer lottery to AT is performed). ), And sends an instruction to display Ps, Ln, Pn, and Pt to the image display device 431 (step S1550). 9 (a), 9 (b), and 9 (c) described above are examples of the operation based on the processing in steps S1500 to S1550.
[0179]
The sub control unit 511 determines whether or not Pt has reached Ps, and when it has reached Pt, resets Pt to 0 and performs a transfer lottery to AT (steps S1560 to S1580). When a win is made in step S1580, the sub control unit 511 sets ATflag to ON (during AT). When the sub control unit 511 ends the process of step S1580 or determines in step S1560 that Pt has not reached Ps, the sub control unit 511 ends the pulse count process and returns to the process of FIG. 14 (step S1560 or S1580 → return).
[0180]
(Effect of Embodiment 1)
As described above, according to the first embodiment, the point of the spinning-type gaming machine 400 is determined for the physical position on the reel, and when the player operates the stop button, the score is set in the display window. The physical position on the reel with respect to the predetermined position (the pay line display 405 in the above example) is detected, and the score determined for the detected physical position (the push pattern in the above example) is added. Then, a score is accumulated every time the player operates the stop button in accordance with the progress of the game, and when the accumulated point reaches a predetermined set value, a function of performing a transfer lottery to the AT is performed. By displaying, the number of games required up to a predetermined set value, that is, the timing of the lottery transition to the AT is notified.
[0181]
This allows the player to learn which symbols to aim for and how many points can be acquired with his or her own game skill while repeating the game, thereby eliminating the monotonous progress of the game. In addition, if a design symbol for the score is notified, such learning is easy for a beginner. In addition, since the timing of the transfer lottery to the AT can be known from the notification of the accumulated points, factors of prediction and arbitration in the game are reduced, and a decrease in the desire to play the game can be prevented.
[0182]
Furthermore, if the score of the symbol to be aimed at is learned by learning, even at the expense of paying out medals due to the formation of a small role in a normal game, a game that aims at a symbol with a high score by giving priority to a shift to AT can be considered, In this case, an increase in the player's investment in the game for the spinning-type gaming machine 400 can be expected due to the reduced payout, which can contribute to an increase in the profit of the game hall.
[0183]
[Embodiment 2]
(Operation explanation)
In the system configuration described above, the game content of the spinning-type gaming machine 400 according to the second embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. It is assumed that the range in which the reel pull-in control operates is within four frames in accordance with the current rules for the spinning-type gaming machine.
[0184]
In the spinning-type gaming machine 400 according to the second embodiment, a score is determined for a physical position on a reel, and when a player operates a stop button, a physical position on the reel with respect to a predetermined position in a display window is determined. The position is detected, and a determined score is added to the detected physical position. Then, a score is accumulated every time the player operates the stop button in accordance with the progress of the game, and when the accumulated point reaches a predetermined set value, a function of performing a transfer lottery to the AT is performed. It is characterized by displaying how many games are required to reach a predetermined set value, that is, the timing of the lottery transition to AT. This feature is the same as in the first embodiment.
[0185]
As described in the above system configuration, in the second embodiment, the case where the symbol of symbol number 21 is positioned on the pay line display 405 is defined as the origin position of the stepping motor (Pc = 0). Therefore, in the second embodiment, when the player operates the stop button, the physical position on the reel positioned on the pay line display 405 is detected, and the determined score is added to the detected physical position. An example will be described. This example is also similar to the first embodiment.
[0186]
Therefore, the second embodiment is the same as the first embodiment described above with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 10, the player refers to the Pc-score conversion table 1001 based on the information of Pc at the time of the reel stop operation, and is pressed on the pay line display 405 by the player. The case where the symbol is detected and the score corresponding to the symbol is acquired has been described. In the second embodiment, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 16, the player refers to the Pc-score conversion table based on the information of Pc at the time of the reel stop operation, and pushes the player on the pay line display 405 by the player. A case will be described in which a score corresponding to a physical position on the reel located on the pay line display 405 at the time of a reel stop operation is obtained irrespective of the symbol performed.
[0187]
At the same time as the player operates the start lever 419 to rotate the reels 802, 803, and 804, the main control unit 508 performs a lottery for winning. In a game mode similar to that of the above-described first embodiment, it is assumed that the small combination z flag is established as a result of the lottery also in the second embodiment. The state of the game in this case is shown in FIGS. 9 (a), (b) and (c).
[0188]
FIGS. 9A, 9B, and 9C are diagrams showing how scores are accumulated each time the player operates the stop button as the game progresses. 9A is a diagram illustrating a stop operation on the first reel, FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating a stop operation on the second reel, and FIG. 9C is a diagram illustrating a stop operation on the third reel.
[0189]
9A, it is assumed that the symbol z808 of the first reel 802 is positioned on the payline display 405 when the player stops the operation of the first reel 802. Referring to FIG. 8, since the Pc of the symbol z 808 is 24 × 2, the main control unit 508 transmits information to the effect that Pc = 24 × 2 at the time of the stop operation of the first reel 802 to the sub control unit 511. .
[0190]
The sub-control unit 511 displays the score "5" of the first reel on the image display device 431 based on the information (reference numeral 901), and the score "5" of the first reel is accumulated 118 points so far. The added 123 accumulated points are displayed (reference numeral 904). In addition, the image display device 431 also displays a set value of 1000 cumulative points at which the lottery to the AT is performed (reference numeral 907).
[0191]
Here, the sub control unit 511 acquires the score “5” of the first reel to be displayed on the image display device 431 based on the information that Pc = 24 × 2 at the time of the stop operation of the first reel 802. The method will be described with reference to FIG.
[0192]
FIG. 16 shows a Pc-score conversion table 1601 showing Pc and each symbol No. shown in FIG. In addition, the correspondence between symbols is defined for each reel. Further, a score corresponding to each Pc is defined for each reel. The Pc-score conversion table 1601 is loaded from the ROM 519 to the RAM 520, and is referred to by the sub control unit 511.
[0193]
As indicated by reference numeral 1602 in FIG. 16, the sub control unit 511 refers to the Pc-score conversion table 1601 based on the information that Pc = 24 × 2 at the time of the stop operation of the first reel 802, and The symbol No. of the first reel 802 is displayed on the pay line display 405 by the It is detected that the physical position No. 2 has been pressed, and a score “5” corresponding to it is obtained.
[0194]
Next, in FIG. 9B, after the symbol z808 of the first reel 802 is stopped on the payline display 405, when the player stops the second reel 803, the second reel 803 is displayed on the payline display 405. It is assumed that the symbol r809 is approaching. Referring to FIG. 8, since the Pc of the symbol r809 is 24 × 10, the physical position 909 of the second reel 803 of 24 × 9 <Pc <24 × 10, for example, Pc = 24 × 9 + 10, is displayed on the winning line display 405. Suppose it was located. The main control unit 508 transmits information to the effect that Pc = 24 × 9 + 10 to the sub control unit 511 when the second reel 803 is stopped.
[0195]
Based on the information, the sub control unit 511 displays the score “3” of the second reel on the image display device 431 (reference numeral 902), and the score “3” of the second reel is displayed on the 123 accumulated points. The 126 accumulated points are displayed (reference numeral 905). In addition, the image display device 431 also displays a set value of 1000 cumulative points at which the lottery to the AT is performed (reference numeral 907).
[0196]
Here, the sub control unit 511 acquires the score “3” of the second reel to be displayed on the image display device 431, based on the information that Pc = 24 × 9 + 10 at the time of the stop operation of the second reel 803. The method will be described with reference to FIG.
[0197]
As indicated by reference numeral 1603 in FIG. 16, the sub control unit 511 refers to the Pc-score conversion table 1601 based on the information that Pc = 24 × 9 + 10 at the time of the stop operation of the second reel 803, and sets the winning line. The symbol No. of Pc = 24 × 10 on the second reel 803 is displayed on the display 405. 10, the physical position of the second reel 803 is displayed on the pay line display 405 by the player. It is detected that ten physical positions have been pressed, and a score “3” corresponding to the physical position is obtained.
[0198]
Finally, in FIG. 9 (c), after the symbol z908 of the second reel 803 has been stopped on the payline display 405 by the pull-in control of the reels, when the player stops the third reel 804, it is displayed on the payline display 405. The symbol b810 of the third reel 804 is approaching. Referring to FIG. 8, since the Pc of the symbol b810 is 24 × 17, the physical position 910 of the third reel 804 of 24 × 16 <Pc <24 × 17, for example, Pc = 24 × 16 + 15, is displayed on the winning line display 405. Suppose it was located. The main control unit 508 transmits information to the effect that Pc = 24 × 16 + 15 to the sub control unit 511 when the third reel 804 is stopped.
[0199]
The sub-control unit 511 displays the score “2” of the third reel on the image display device 431 based on the information (reference numeral 903), and the score “2” of the third reel is displayed at the accumulated points 126 up to that point. The added 128 accumulated points are displayed (reference numeral 906). In addition, the image display device 431 also displays a set value of 1000 cumulative points at which the lottery to the AT is performed (reference numeral 907).
[0200]
Here, the sub control unit 511 acquires the score “2” of the third reel to be displayed on the image display device 431, based on the information that Pc = 24 × 16 + 15 at the time of the stop operation of the third reel 804. The method will be described with reference to FIG.
[0201]
As indicated by reference numeral 1604 in FIG. 16, the sub control unit 511 refers to the Pc-score conversion table 1601 based on the information that Pc = 24 × 16 + 15 at the time of the stop operation of the third reel 804, and sets the winning line. The symbol No. of Pc = 24 × 17 on the third reel 804 is displayed on the display 405. The physical position of the third reel 804 has reached the physical position of the third reel 804 on the pay line display 405 by the player. It is detected that the 17 physical positions have been pressed, and the score “2” corresponding to the physical position is acquired.
[0202]
In FIG. 9C, since the symbol z of the third reel 804 is not within the pull-in control range of the reel on the pay line display 405, the symbol b 810 of the third reel 804 stops on the pay line display 405.
[0203]
When the player operates the start lever 419 to rotate the reels 802, 803, and 804 to complete the game, a game similar to that of FIGS. 9A, 9B, and 9C described above with the progress of the game. By repeating the mode, the accumulated points of the reference numeral 904 are added, and when the accumulated points reach the set value of 1000 points (the reference numeral 907), a lottery transition to the AT is performed. At this time, the accumulation point of reference numeral 904 is reset to zero.
[0204]
In the second embodiment, as is clear from the Pc-score conversion table 1601 in FIG. 16, there is no fixed relationship between the symbol and the score, and both are irrelevant. That is, irrespective of the symbol pressed, the score corresponding to the physical position on the reel located on the pay line display 405 at the time of the reel stop operation is displayed on the image display device 431, and the physical position is visualized. I have. In addition, even if the player pushes the same type of symbol, the score will be different if the physical position on the reel positioned on the pay line display 405 at the time of each push is different. For example, when the player presses a plurality of symbols r arranged on the same reel, the physical position on the reel positioned on the pay line display 405 at that time differs depending on which r is pressed. The score differs depending on whether you press
[0205]
(Description of program processing)
The processing related to the game in the second embodiment is performed according to the processing procedure shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 11 and 12 show the content of the spinning game control process executed by the CPU of the main control unit 508. The CPU of the main control unit 508 reads out and executes the game control program stored in the ROM 509. It is done by doing. 14 and 17 show the contents of the spinning-type game sub-control process executed by the CPU of the sub-control unit 511. The CPU of the sub-control unit 511 reads out the game sub-control program stored in the ROM 519. It is performed by executing.
[0206]
When a setting key is inserted into the probability setting device 521 and a setting value is set according to a predetermined procedure, a processing procedure executed by the CPU of the main control unit 508 is well known in a conventional spinning-type gaming machine. Description is omitted. In the second embodiment, the bonus lottery probability corresponding to the set value set by the probability setting device 521 is extracted from the bonus lottery probability corresponding to each of the settings 1 to 6 stored in the ROM 509 in advance. The lottery probability of the bonus and the set value are stored in the RAM 510 in advance.
[0207]
In FIG. 11, the processing procedure of the game control program according to the second embodiment, which defines the content of the spinning-type game control processing performed by the CPU of the main control unit 508, is the same as the processing procedure of the game control program according to the first embodiment. The description is omitted because it is the same as that described with reference to FIG.
[0208]
In the processing procedure of the game control program according to the second embodiment that defines the content of the spinning-type game control process performed by the CPU of the main control unit 508 in FIG. 12, the three reel stop process in steps S1120 and S1127 described above is described. Since the processing procedure of the game control program according to the first embodiment is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 12, the description will not be repeated.
[0209]
In FIG. 14, the processing procedure of the game sub-control program of the second embodiment, which defines the content of the spinning-type game sub-control process performed by the CPU of the sub control unit 511, is the same as that of the game sub-control program of the first embodiment. Since the processing procedure is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 14, the description will be omitted.
[0210]
Next, in FIG. 17, in the processing procedure of the game sub-control program according to the second embodiment that defines the contents of the spinning-type game sub-control processing performed by the CPU of the sub control unit 511, the pulse count processing of the above-described step S 1475 is described. , FIG. 4 to FIG. 9 and FIG.
[0211]
The sub control unit 511 acquires Pc and Ln from the event of the Pc transmission command (command ID is 3) (step S1700 → S1710). Then, the sub control unit 511 refers to the Pc-score conversion table 1601 on the RAM 520, specifies the physical position on the reel that has been pushed, acquires the corresponding score Pn, and stores it on the RAM 520 (step S1725). ).
[0212]
In step S1725, for example, as indicated by reference numeral 1602 in FIG. 16, when Pc = 24 × 2 and Ln = 1, the sub control unit 511 determines the symbol No. obtained by referring to the Pc-score conversion table 1601. . A score Pn = 5 corresponding to 2 is acquired. Alternatively, as in the example shown by reference numeral 1603 in FIG. 16, when Pc = 24 × 9 + 10 and Ln = 2, the sub control unit 511 refers to the Pc-score conversion table 1601 and obtains the symbol No. of Pc = 24 × 10. It is determined that the ten physical positions have been pushed, and the corresponding score Pn = 3 is obtained. Alternatively, as in the example shown by reference numeral 1604 in FIG. 16, when Pc = 24 × 16 + 15 and Ln = 3, the sub control unit 511 refers to the Pc-score conversion table 1601 and obtains the symbol No. of Pc = 24 × 17. . It is determined that the 17 physical positions have been pressed, and the corresponding score Pn = 2 is obtained.
[0213]
When the sub control unit 511 updates the accumulated point Pt on the RAM 520 by adding the acquired Pn (step S1740), the AT lottery score Ps stored in the ROM 519 in advance (the setting of the accumulated point at which the transfer lottery to AT is performed). ), And transmits an instruction to display Ps, Ln, Pn, and Pt to the image display device 431 (step S1750). 9A, 9B, and 9C described above are examples of the operation based on the processing in steps S1700 to S1750.
[0214]
The sub control unit 511 determines whether or not Pt has reached Ps, and when it has reached Pt, resets Pt to 0 and performs a transfer lottery to AT (steps S1760 to S1780). When a win is made in step S1780, the sub control unit 511 sets ATflag to ON (during AT). When the sub-control unit 511 ends the process of step S1780 or determines in step S1760 that Pt has not reached Ps, it ends the pulse count process and returns to the process of FIG. 14 (step S1760 or S1780 → return).
[0215]
(Effect of Embodiment 2)
As described above, according to the second embodiment, in the spinning-type gaming machine 400, a score is determined for the physical position on the reel, and when the player operates the stop button, The physical position on the reel with respect to the predetermined position (the winning line display 405 in the above example) is detected, and a score determined by adding the detected physical position (the physical position pressed in the above example) to the detected physical position is added. Go. Then, a score is accumulated every time the player operates the stop button in accordance with the progress of the game, and when the accumulated point reaches a predetermined set value, a function of performing a transfer lottery to the AT is performed. By displaying, the number of games required up to a predetermined set value, that is, the timing of the lottery transition to the AT is notified.
[0216]
Accordingly, the player learns how many points can be obtained by aiming at a physical position on which reel while repeating the game, with his or her own game skill, so that the monotonous progress of the game is eliminated. Also, by displaying the score corresponding to the physical position on the reel at the time of the reel stop operation, the physical position is visualized and notified, so that the above-mentioned learning irrespective of the symbol can be performed. In addition, since the timing of the transfer lottery to the AT can be known from the notification of the accumulated points, factors of prediction and arbitration in the game are reduced, and a decrease in the desire to play the game can be prevented.
[0219]
Furthermore, when learning shows the score of the physical position on the target reel, even if the payout of medals due to the formation of the small role of the normal game is sacrificed, priority is given to the transfer lottery to AT, and the reel with the higher score is selected. A game aiming at a physical position is also conceivable. In this case, an increase in the player's investment in the game for the spinning-type gaming machine 400 due to the reduction in payout can be expected, thereby contributing to an increase in the profit of the game hall.
[0218]
Further, since the symbols and the scores are irrelevant, even if the player pushes the same type of symbols, the scores will be different if the physical positions on the reels positioned on the pay line display 405 at the time of each push are different. For this reason, especially in the case of advanced players, when aiming for the formation of a small combination, the player is motivated to play a game of the same type of symbol with the highest possible score. In this case, the greater the number of types of scores that can be distributed to the same type of symbols, the more such a playability is improved, and a surprisingness is given to the player, thereby increasing the desire to play the game.
[0219]
[Other embodiments]
The following embodiments can be implemented in addition to the first and second embodiments described above.
1) In the first embodiment, the contents of the Pc-score conversion table 1001 in FIG. 10 are always constant.
However, the correspondence between Pc in the symbol arrangement table 1002 and each symbol in the Pc-score conversion table 1001 and the score corresponding to each symbol in the score table 1003 may be changed during the game. For example, when a win is made in step S1580 in FIG. 15, the sub control unit 511 turns on the AT flag (during AT), shuffles the correspondence between Pc of the symbol array table 1002 and each symbol, or sets each of the points in the score table 1003. The score corresponding to the symbol is shuffled, or the contents of both the symbol arrangement table 1002 and the score table 1003 are shuffled.
With this, every time an AT is won, the correspondence between Pc in the symbol arrangement table 1002 and each symbol is shuffled, or the score corresponding to each symbol in the score table 1003 is shuffled, or the symbol arrangement table 1002 and the score table 1003 are shuffled. By shuffling the contents of both, the learning of how many symbols can be obtained by aiming at each symbol changes each time for each AT, so it is possible to produce fresh game characteristics for each AT, and monotonous game progress Will be resolved.
2) In the first embodiment, Ps, Ln, Pn, and Pt are displayed in steps S1500 to S1550 in FIG. 15 and FIGS. 9A, 9B, and 9C of an example of the operation according to the processing. Alternatively, at step S1550 in FIG. 15, the eye-catching symbol acquired at step S1520 may be further displayed.
3) In the second embodiment, the contents of the Pc-score conversion table 1601 in FIG. 16 are always constant.
However, the score corresponding to Pc in the Pc-score conversion table 1601 may be changed during the game. For example, when a win is made in step S1780 in FIG. 17, the sub control unit 511 sets the ATflag to ON (during AT) and shuffles the score corresponding to Pc in the Pc-score conversion table 1601.
Thus, each time an AT is won, the correspondence between the Pc of the Pc-score conversion table 1601 and each score is shuffled, and the learning of which physical position is aimed and how many points can be acquired is changed for each AT. Therefore, fresh game characteristics can be produced for each AT, and monotonous game progress is largely eliminated.
4) In the above-described embodiment, a spinning-type gaming machine that uses medals for a game has been described. However, as described in the above-described conventional technology, a spinning-type gaming machine that uses a game ball instead of a medal. The present invention is applied to a gaming machine having a similar game mode.
5) In the above-described embodiment, the spinning-type gaming machine having the symbol display device 512 for rotating the physical reel has been described. However, the symbol display device 512 is replaced with a function similar to that of the above-described image display device. The present invention is also applicable to a gaming machine that displays symbols in a variable manner on a display device.
6) Although the above-described embodiment has been described for the purpose of illustrating the present invention, modifications other than the above-described embodiment are possible. As long as the modifications are based on the technical idea of the present invention described in the claims, the modifications fall within the technical scope of the present invention.
[0220]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, there is provided a display means capable of performing a variable display of a symbol row, and it becomes possible to play a game by receiving the input of a game medium, to perform a lottery of a winning combination, and to perform a change by a stop instruction from the player. When the display is stopped and the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the display means, the combination is established, and the gaming machine that gives the predetermined game value to the player in accordance with the established combination has detected the stop instruction. At the time, the relative position information of the symbol row with respect to the display means is detected, and the accumulated point obtained by accumulating the score corresponding to the position information is notified, and when the accumulated point reaches a predetermined set value. It is possible to make a state transition to a state in which the frequency of winning combinations is increased.
[0221]
Accordingly, the player needs to learn the relationship between the position information and the score with his or her own skill in the game while repeating the game. The timing at which the additional function provided to the player works is known. For this reason, in a gaming machine having such an additional function, the monotonous progress of the game until the additional function is executed is eliminated, and the timing at which the additional function is activated, not prediction or assignment, is known, and the player's willingness to play the game is determined. It has the effect of preventing decline.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which left, middle, and right reels rotating in a display window are developed.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an overview of a conventional spinning-type gaming machine.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which symbols are stopped on an active line of a spinning-type gaming machine.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an overview of a spinning-type gaming machine according to Embodiments 1 and 2 of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a control circuit configuration of a spinning-type gaming machine according to Embodiments 1 and 2 of the present invention.
FIGS. 6A and 6B are perspective views of the symbol display device according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention, wherein FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating winding of a symbol tape around a drum, and FIG. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram of reel position detection according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is an example in which left, middle, and right reels rotating in the display windows according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention are developed.
9A and 9B are diagrams illustrating a state in which scores are accumulated each time a player operates a stop button in accordance with the progress of a game according to Embodiments 1 and 2 of the present invention. FIG. 9A illustrates a stop operation on a first reel. (B) is a diagram showing a stop operation on the second reel, and (c) is a diagram showing a stop operation on the third reel.
FIG. 10 is a diagram of a Pc-score conversion table according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a turn-type game control process performed by the CPU of the main control unit according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a torso-type game control process executed by the CPU of the main control unit according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a part of a command transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a turn-type game sub-control processing procedure executed by the CPU of the sub-control unit according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a spinning-type game sub-control processing procedure executed by the CPU of the sub-control unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 16 is a diagram of a Pc-score conversion table according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a turn-type game sub-control processing procedure executed by the CPU of the sub-control unit according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
101, 801 symbol number
102, 103, 104, 802, 803, 804 reel
105, 805 Reel rotation direction
200 times barrel type gaming machine
201, 202, 203 Display window
204 medal slot
205, 206, 207, 208, 209 Winning line display
219 Start lever
220, 221, 222 stop button
229 Notification lamp
400-times barrel-type game machine
401, 402, 403 Display window
404 medal slot
405, 406, 407, 408, 409 Winning line display
410, 411, 412, 413, 414 Effective line LED
415 Credit number display device
416, 417, 418 Bet button
419 Start lever
420, 421, 422 Stop button
423 payout number display device
424 medal outlet
425 Medal tray
426 status lamp
427 Speaker
428 Settlement button
429 Notification lamp
430 Game counter display device
431 Image display device
501 Reel start switch
502 bet button switch
503 Stop button switch
504 Settlement switch
505 Medal sensor switch
506 Other switches
507 Reset circuit
508 Main control unit
509 ROM
510 RAM
511 Sub-control unit
512 Symbol display device
513 LED Display
514 Lamp display device
515 Sound Effect Generator
516 Hopper controller
517 line display
518 power supply circuit
519 ROM
520 RAM
521 Probability setting device
523 Hall Computer
601 drum
602 design tape
603 Origin detection index
604 reel sensor
605 Stepping motor
606 cover
701, 703 Pc0 reset
702 Pc "0-503"
806 Pc corresponding to 21 placement points
Direction of 807 Pc increase
901, 902, 903 score
904, 905, 906 Cumulative points
907 Set value of cumulative point
1001, 1601 Pc-score conversion table
1002 Symbol array table
1003 Scorecard

Claims (8)

It has a display means capable of variable display of a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols, accepts the input of game media, can be played, performs a lottery of a role, stops the variable display by a stop instruction from the player, A gaming machine that, when a symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the display means, establishes the winning combination and assigns a predetermined game value to the player in accordance with the established combination. ,
Detecting means for detecting relative position information of the symbol row with respect to the display means when detecting the stop instruction;
Score processing means for accumulating a score corresponding to the position information detected by the detection means, and reporting the accumulated point obtained by the accumulation,
State transition means for enabling a state transition to a state in which the frequency of establishment of the hand is increased when the accumulated points obtained by the score processing means reach a predetermined set value. A gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine has a plurality of the symbol rows,
The detecting means detects the position information for each of the symbol rows,
The score processing means,
Score acquisition means for acquiring a score corresponding to the position information detected by the detection means,
Score notifying means for notifying the score obtained by the score obtaining means for each symbol row,
A gaming machine comprising: a point accumulating unit that accumulates scores acquired by the score acquiring unit and notifies the accumulated points obtained by the accumulation. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The score obtaining means has a table in which the position information and the score are associated, and obtains a score corresponding to the position information by referring to the table with the position information detected by the detecting means. ,
The gaming machine, wherein the state transition unit updates the correspondence between the position information and the score in the table according to the state transition. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3,
A gaming machine, wherein the score processing means further comprises a set value notifying means for notifying the predetermined set value. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4,
A gaming machine, wherein the score processing means further comprises position information notifying means for notifying the position information detected by the detecting means for each symbol row. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A gaming machine, wherein the gaming medium is a medal. The gaming machine according to claim 6,
A gaming machine, wherein the game medium is a game ball instead of the medal. It has a display means capable of variable display of a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols, accepts the input of game media, can be played, performs a lottery of a role, stops the variable display by a stop instruction from the player, A method of controlling a gaming machine in which a case where a symbol corresponding to a winning combination is displayed on the display means is a winning combination, and a predetermined game value is provided to a player in accordance with the established combination. And
A detection step of detecting relative position information of the symbol row with respect to the display means when detecting the stop instruction;
A score processing step of accumulating a score corresponding to the position information detected in the detection step, and reporting the accumulated point obtained by the accumulation;
And a state transition step of enabling a state transition to a state in which the frequency of occurrence of the hand is increased when the accumulated points obtained in the score processing step reach a predetermined set value. Game machine control method.

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