JP2004194966A - Slot machine with function of controlling internal-winning notification means - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine with the function of controlling an internal-winning notification means, which can notify a player whether or not he/she wins a prize for internal winning of a bonus game, depending on cycle time for a game or game time, even if he/she does not press down a switch for selecting either of the actuation of non-actuation of the notification means. <P>SOLUTION: This slot machine is equipped with a notification lamp 44 which can notify the player of the internal winning, and a notification-means control section 8 for determining whether or not to light the notification lamp 44, depending on the cycle time for a symbol arranging game until winning symbols are arranged after the player wins the prize for the internal winning of the bonus game or the game time for the symbol arranging game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention uses a game medium such as coins and medals, and stops a plurality of rotating reels (turning drums) so that the symbols and other symbols attached to each reel are arranged in a predetermined arrangement. Slot machine (turning-type gaming machine) that obtains a prize medal of the amount, in particular, when an internal winning lottery section wins a prize content in a game state advantageous to a player such as a bonus game, a notification means control section The present invention relates to a slot machine with an internal hit notification means control function for controlling and operating a notification means.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In general, a slot machine is configured such that when a game is started, a predetermined internal winning lottery is performed. Then, as a result of the internal winning lottery, if a predetermined winning content is won, for example, a right to acquire a bonus game such as a big bonus game or a regular bonus game can be obtained. Such a bonus game is started by stopping the rotating torso in a predetermined symbol arrangement (winning). For example, by arranging winning symbols winning in a big bonus game such as “7.7.7”, In the case of a regular bonus game, each bonus game is started by arranging winning symbols such as “BAR / BAR / BAR”.
In such a slot machine, when a player wins the inside of a bonus game or the like, if there is a winning symbol within a few frames from the position where the player presses the stop button of the spine, the stop position of the spine Has a frame sliding function of controlling the winning symbols to be aligned.
[0003]
By the way, even if the slot machine wins the predetermined winning contents, the winning symbols are not aligned unless the player presses the stop button within a certain range (within several frames). In other words, even if the slot machine wins a predetermined prize content (for example, a big bonus game), the player usually receives a prize symbol corresponding to the prize content (if the prize content is a big bonus game, the game is usually “7.7.・ It is necessary to stop each torso so that 7 ”) is completed.
For this reason, some slot machines are provided with a notifying means such as a notifying lamp for surely notifying a player that a winning game, such as a bonus game, has been won. With this notification, the player can select the timing of pressing the stop button from the symbols of the rotating torso and stop each torso so that the predetermined winning symbols are aligned.
[0004]
Here, the slot machine will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 8 is a schematic front view of a slot machine according to a conventional example.
FIG. 9 is a schematic block diagram of a main part for describing a control system of a slot machine according to a conventional example.
As shown in FIG. 8, a conventional slot machine 100 includes a lamp 2, an upper decorative panel 3, a front panel 4, an operation section 5, a lower decorative panel 6, and a medal payout section 7 from above. It is.
[0005]
On the front panel 4, three rotating drums on which a plurality of symbols are drawn, that is, a first rotating drum 41, a second rotating drum 42, and a third rotating drum 43 are rotatably arranged in parallel.
Usually, although not shown, symbols related to the bonus game such as "7" and "BAR" and several other types of symbols are drawn on the torso 41, 42 and 43.
[0006]
In general, the operation unit 5 includes a start lever 50 for rotating the first torso 41, the second torso 42, and the third torso 43 to start a game, and the rotating torso 41, 42, Three stop buttons for stopping the 43, that is, a first body stop button 51, a second body stop button 52, and a third body stop button 53 are provided.
[0007]
The slot machine 100 starts a game when a player inserts a medal and operates a start lever 50, and as shown in FIG. A start signal is output to the rotation control unit 12.
[0008]
Upon receiving the start signal, the internal winning lottery unit 11 instantaneously performs an internal winning lottery.
Here, the “inside winning lottery” refers to a lottery that determines whether or not to win winning contents that are in a game state advantageous to a player such as a bonus game.
In addition, when the internal winning lottery unit 11 wins in the internal winning lottery, the internal winning lottery unit 11 outputs a winning signal to the turning body rotation control unit 12.
[0009]
When the start signal is input, the rotation body rotation control unit 12 outputs a rotation start signal to the first rotation body 41, the second rotation body 42, and the third rotation body 43 to rotate the rotation.
Then, when the player presses the first torso stop button 51, the second torso stop button 52, and the third torso stop button 53, the player stops the stop buttons 51, 52, 53. A signal is input, and a rotation stop signal is output to each of the rotating drums 41, 42, and 43 to stop rotation in accordance with the timing of input of a signal and presence or absence of an internal hit and a stop signal.
That is, the rotation control unit 12 outputs a rotation stop signal to each of the rotation drums 41, 42, 43 to stop the rotation according to the timing at which the stop signal is input. Regardless of the match, if the predetermined winning content is not won in the above-mentioned internal winning lottery, the timing of outputting the rotation stop signal is shifted so that each of the turning drums 41, 42, and 43 has a winning arrangement pattern. Control so that they are not aligned.
[0010]
In addition, when the predetermined winning contents have been won in the above-mentioned internal winning lottery, the turning body rotation control unit 12 outputs a rotation stop signal even if the timing of pressing the stop buttons 51, 52, 53 does not match. At the same time as the output timing, control is performed so that the respective torsels 41, 42, and 43 are aligned in the winning arrangement pattern.
That is, in the slot machine 100, even if a predetermined winning content is won in the internal winning lottery, if the timing of pressing the stop buttons 51, 52, 53 by the player is greatly shifted, the winning symbols won't be aligned. .
[0011]
In this way, the slot machine 100 stops the rotation of each of the rotating drums 41, 42, and 43 by the operation of the player, and when all three of the rotating drums have stopped, the slot machine 100 connects the respective rotating drums 41, 42, and 43 to each other. When the symbols on the winning line (not shown) form a predetermined winning arrangement, a winning medal is paid out.
[0012]
By the way, as described above, the greatest concern of a player during a game is whether or not to win a winning content that is in a game state advantageous to the player such as a big bonus game or a regular bonus game.
Further, the slot machine 100 does not advance to an advantageous game state unless predetermined winning symbols are obtained even if such winning contents are won. Therefore, when a player wins a prize content that is in a game state advantageous to a player such as a bonus game, the player can actively and surely notify the player that the player has won the game, thereby allowing the player to aim at the target. It can provide more exciting games.
[0013]
Therefore, in the conventional slot machine 100, as shown in FIG. 9, when the internal win lottery unit 11 that has input the start signal from the start lever 50 performs internal win lottery and wins a predetermined prize content, the spinning body rotation control unit Then, a winning signal is output to 12. In addition, the internal winning lottery unit 11 outputs a notification signal to the notification unit control unit 111 when a bonus game or the like can be obtained and a winning content to be notified is won.
[0014]
If the winning signal is a winning signal that has won a winning game or the like in which a bonus game or the like can be acquired, the spinning drum rotation control unit 12 that has received the winning signal wins the winning content that allows the player to acquire the bonus game or the like. In order to notify the player that the player is in the game, the stop positions of the torso 41, 42, and 43 are controlled according to the timing at which the player presses the stop button, and specific symbols called reach eyes are aligned.
[0015]
However, the reach eyes may or may not be aligned depending on the timing at which the player presses the stop buttons 51, 52, and 53, so that the reach eyes may not be aligned. In such a case, even if the player knows the reach eyes, he or she does not notice that the player has won the prize content for obtaining the bonus game or the like.
In addition, since different models of slot machines have different reach, the player may play the game without knowing the reach.
[0016]
Therefore, in the conventional slot machine 100, as shown in FIG. 9, a notification unit control unit 111 is provided in the control unit 110, and the notification unit control unit 111 inputs a notification signal from the internal winning lottery unit 11 When a non-winning signal indicating that the winning symbols are not aligned is input from the rotating body rotation control unit 12, a specific sound is generated from the speaker 71 shown in FIG. 8 or the notification lamp 44 is continuously turned on. In other words, the player has been notified that the player has won the prize-winning content that allows the player to obtain a bonus game or the like in a manner that can be reliably recognized.
Note that when the notification means control unit 111 receives a winning signal indicating that the winning symbols (for example, “7.7.7”) are completed from the rotating body rotation control unit 12, the generation of the specific sound is stopped and the notification is performed. The lamp 44 was turned off.
[0017]
At this time, when the skilled player recognizes that the player has won the prize-winning contents for obtaining the bonus game or the like by aligning the reach eyes, making a specific sound, or turning on the notification lamp 44, the skilled player rotates. By pressing the stop button at the timing of pressing the stop button while looking at the symbol of the rotating torso (abbreviated as “push” as appropriate), a winning arrangement of the winning symbols (for example, “7 / 7.7”) ) Etc. can be arranged in one or several symbol arrangement games.
On the other hand, a player who is not skillful and unable to see the game must arrange the winning arrangement of winning symbols in several symbol alignment games, even though the player has won the winning contents that can obtain bonus games etc. May not be able to do so, and the medals may be wasted.
Note that the “symbol arrangement game” refers to a game until the winning symbols are completed after winning the prize content for obtaining a bonus game or the like.
[0018]
As described above, the slot machine 100 wins the winning content that can acquire the bonus game or the like immediately after the start of the game, and when the winning symbols are not aligned in this symbol alignment game, the notification lamp 44 is turned on until the winning symbols are aligned. Inform the player that the winning has been won for the bonus game or the like.
[0019]
As a prior art relating to such a notification lamp, there is a gaming table provided with a switch for notifying that a prize content in which a bonus game or the like can be obtained by a selection operation of a player has been provided (for example, Patent Reference 1).
According to this technique, when a player presses a predetermined button, it becomes possible to know information inside the gaming table, and the player can actively participate in the game.
[0020]
Further, a game device comprising: a notifying device for notifying information assisting a game operation of the player; and a selecting device for selecting whether or not the notifying device makes a notification. (For example, see Patent Document 2).
According to this technology, a player can select whether or not to make a situation in which information assisting a game operation is notified.
[0021]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-212281 (Claims 1, 2, and 3 and Claims)
[Patent Document 2]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-52128 (Claims 1, 2, and claims)
[0022]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the notification that the player has won the prize content that allows the player to obtain a bonus game or the like by the reach eye, the specific sound, and the notification lamp is notified not only to the player playing the slot machine to be notified but also to surrounding players. Is also easily known.
In such a case, there is a serious problem in that a player who cannot see is seriously embarrassed by himself or herself when he or she is noticed by surrounding players and loses his / her motivation to play.
[0023]
Further, according to the techniques of Patent Documents 1 and 2, a switch or the like is provided to select whether or not to be notified that a prize has been won for winning a bonus game or the like, but the notification function is activated or stopped. To do so, it is necessary to operate a switch, which is troublesome. Further, if a switch to be selected is provided, there is a problem that the cost of parts and the work of wiring increase, and it is not possible to reduce the manufacturing cost.
[0024]
Also, for players who do not notice that the switch is turned off or who do not know that the notification function does not operate when this switch is turned off, the prize contents that can acquire bonus games etc. Despite being elected, there is a fear that unfortunate results such as moving to another slot machine may occur.
[0025]
The present invention has been proposed in order to solve the problems of the above-described conventional technology. Even if a player does not press a switch for selecting whether or not to activate notification means, the game can be played. It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine with an internal hit notification means control function capable of notifying whether or not a prize content for obtaining a bonus game or the like has been won according to a cycle time or a game time.
[0026]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine with an internal hit notification means control function according to claim 1 of the present invention comprises: an internal hit lottery section for performing a predetermined internal hit lottery at the start of a game; Notification means for giving a predetermined internal hit notification when the winning content is won, and a symbol alignment game after winning the predetermined winning content where the internal hit notification is made until the predetermined winning symbols of the winning content are aligned And a notifying unit control unit that activates the notifying unit according to the cycle time or the game time.
In this way, it is possible to select whether or not to make a notification that the player has won the prize content in which a bonus game or the like can be obtained according to the cycle time or the game time in the symbol alignment game. Therefore, there is no need to provide a selection switch for whether or not to make a notification, and it is not necessary to press the selection switch, so that the labor of the player can be reduced.
[0027]
Further, according to the slot machine with internal hit notification means control function of claim 2 of the present invention, after winning a predetermined prize content in which an internal hit notification is performed, the first symbol arrangement until the winning symbols are aligned. In the game, when the winning symbols are not aligned, the notifying unit control unit activates the notifying unit for a short time after the first symbol alignment game ends.
In this way, the player is notified before the second symbol alignment game that the winning contents that can win the bonus game and the like are won, so the player can play the game without knowing that the winning has been achieved. It is possible to prevent a failure such as a mistake.
[0028]
Further, according to the slot machine with an internal hit notification means control function described in claim 3 of the present invention, when the cycle time or the game time in the symbol alignment game is shorter than a predetermined time, the notification means control unit sets the symbol alignment. After the game is over, the notification means is activated.
In this way, it is possible to confirm whether or not a player who slowly plays a game has won the prize-winning content for obtaining a bonus game or the like by playing the game quickly.
[0029]
According to the slot machine with an internal hit notification means control function described in claim 4 of the present invention, when the cycle time or the game time in the symbol alignment game is longer than a predetermined time, the notification means control section sets the notification means to the notification means. Is operated.
By doing so, it is possible to confirm whether or not the player has won the prize content for obtaining the bonus game or the like by slowly playing the game.
[0030]
Further, according to the slot machine with an internal hit notification means control function described in claim 5 of the present invention, the notification means control section activates the activated notification means for an arbitrary fixed time for each symbol alignment game. There is a configuration.
By doing so, the arbitrary fixed time can be set shorter, and the risk of surrounding players noticing that they have won within the bonus game can be reduced. Also, by satisfying the operating conditions, it is possible to make a notification for each symbol arrangement game.
[0031]
According to the slot machine with an internal hit notification means control function described in claim 6 of the present invention, the notification means control unit causes the activated notification means to change the cycle time or game time in the symbol alignment game to the predetermined time. It is configured to operate continuously until the time operating condition is no longer satisfied.
In this way, when the player continuously satisfies the operating conditions, the notifying means can be operated continuously, and it is possible to calmly recognize that the player has won the prize content for obtaining the bonus game or the like. .
[0032]
Further, according to the slot machine with an internal hit notification means control function described in claim 7 of the present invention, the notification means is a notification lamp.
In this way, it is possible to notify the player that the player has won the bonus game inside without being noticed or hardly noticed by the surrounding players.
[0033]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a slot machine with an internal hit notification means control function (abbreviated as a slot machine as appropriate) of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0034]
[First embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of a main part for describing a control system of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, the control unit 10 sets the notification lamp 44 as notification means in accordance with the cycle time of the symbol alignment game until the winning symbols are aligned after winning inside the bonus game. The configuration is provided with a notifying means control unit 8 to be activated.
The other configuration and appearance of the slot machine according to the present embodiment are substantially the same as those of the conventional slot machine 100.
[0035]
When the notification means control unit 8 receives a start signal (not shown) output from the rotating body rotation control unit 12, the internal timer 81 starts measuring the cycle time of the n-th game (n is a natural number). . Note that the internal timer 81 may be configured to use an interrupt routine.
Here, the game cycle time is the n-th game start time T_{S (n)}(Or n + 1) game start time T from (or end time)_{S (n + 1)}(Or the end time). Thereafter, the internal timer 81 determines the cycle time (Δ_n= T_{S (n + 1)}−T_{S (n)}) Is calculated.
The game start time T_SMeans the time when the start lever 50 is pressed after the medal is inserted, and the game end time T_EMeans the time when the torso has stopped all times.
Further, the game time is a time (GT from the game start time of the nth game to the game end time of the nth game)._n= T_{E (n)}−T_{S (n)}).
[0036]
When the internal winning lottery unit 11 wins a winning content that can acquire a bonus game or the like in the n-th game, the notification unit control unit 8 sets the cycle time (Δ) of the n-th game, that is, the current symbol alignment game._n) Is within a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds), the notification lamp 44 is turned on after the next symbol arrangement game is completed.
Note that the predetermined time is not limited to the above-described about 5 seconds, and may be set freely by the manufacturer, each store, or the player. Further, the slot machine that measures the cycle time of the game of the player and calculates the average value may set the predetermined time according to the game speed of the player.
Further, although not shown, a time adjustment knob for allowing the player to set the predetermined time according to his / her playing speed may be provided.
[0037]
In addition, the notifying means control unit 8 controls the first symbol alignment game until the winning symbols are aligned after winning the winning content for obtaining the bonus game or the like, that is, the winning symbol in the current symbol alignment game (n-th game). If not, a non-winning signal may be input and the notification lamp 44 may be turned on for a short time (for example, about 0.3 seconds).
The short time is not limited to about 0.3 seconds.
[0038]
Further, the notification means control section 8 turns on the notification lamp 44 illuminated in the nth and subsequent symbol alignment games for an arbitrary fixed time (for example, about 1 second) for each symbol alignment game. That is, when the cycle time of the symbol alignment game is shorter than the predetermined time, the notification means control section 8 turns on the notification lamp 44 after the next symbol alignment game is completed, turns on the light for an arbitrary fixed time, and then turns off the light.
Note that the notification means control section 8 generally has a CPU incorporated therein, and realizes the above-described operation by executing the written program.
[0039]
Next, the operation and effect of the slot machine of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 2 is a schematic flowchart for explaining the operation of the slot machine of the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a schematic time chart for explaining the lighting timing of the lighting lamp in the slot machine of the first embodiment.
In FIG. 2, when the start lever 50 is pressed (step S1), the internal hit lottery unit 11 that has input the start signal performs an internal hit lottery (step S2), and the start signal is sent via the rotation control unit 12. The notification means control unit 8 which has input the command starts the measurement of the cycle time (step S3).
[0040]
Next, the notification means control section 8 determines whether or not a notification signal (a signal indicating that a bonus game or the like can be acquired in the internal winning lottery and that the winning content to be notified has been won) has been input (step). S4).
When the notification signal has not been input, the notification means control section 8 returns to step S1 after the game is over.
When the notification signal is input in the n-th game, it is determined whether or not the winning signal indicating that the winning symbols are completed is input after the respective bodies 41, 42, 43 are stopped in this game (step S5). When a winning signal is input (step S6), a bonus game is played (step S7).
[0041]
The notifying means control unit 8 turns on the notification lamp 44 for about 0.3 seconds after the game ends when no winning signal is input in the n-th game, that is, in the first symbol alignment game, that is, when a non-winning signal is input. (Step S8). In this way, the player is notified before the second symbol alignment game that the winning has been won inside the bonus game, so the player can play the game without knowing that the winning has been won inside the bonus game. Can be prevented. In addition, since the time during which the notification lamp 44 is turned on is short, it is possible to reduce the risk of being noticed by surrounding players.
[0042]
Then, when the start lever 50 is pressed as the next game (the (n + 1) th game) (step S9), the notifying means control unit 8 which has input the start signal via the turning body rotation control unit 12 executes the cycle The time is calculated (step S10). This cycle time (Δ_n= T_{S (n + 1)}−T_{S (n)}) Is calculated based on the n-th game start time (T_{S (n)}) To the (n + 1) th game start time (T_{S (n + 1)}This is done by timing the time until).
[0043]
Next, after the torso 41, 42, 43 is stopped in the (n + 1) th game (step S11), it is determined whether or not a winning signal indicating that the winning symbols are completed is input (step S12). If so, a bonus game is played (step S7).
When a non-winning signal indicating that the winning symbols are not aligned in the (n + 1) th game is input, the notifying unit control section 8 receives the cycle time (Δ_n= T_{S (n + 1)}−T_{S (n)}) Is less than or equal to a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds) (step S13). If it is longer than the predetermined time, the notification lamp 44 is not turned on, the process returns to step S9, and the next step is performed. The game (the (n + 2) th game) starts.
On the other hand, if the cycle time of the game is within the predetermined time, the notification lamp 44 is turned on for about one second after the end of the (n + 1) th game (step S14), and the process returns to step S9 to return to the next game (n + The second game).
[0044]
As described above, according to the slot machine of the present embodiment, after winning a prize that can acquire a bonus game or the like, whether to turn on the notification lamp 44 is selected according to the cycle time of the symbol alignment game. Since the player does not need to press the selection switch of whether or not to make the notification, the labor of the player can be reduced.
That is, it is possible to confirm whether or not a player who plays a game slowly plays the game in a hurry to win a prize content for obtaining a bonus game or the like. In addition, even if a player who does not know the reach eyes, when the symbols considered to be the reach eyes are completed, instead of confirming with the surrounding players whether or not the player has the reach eyes, a bonus is provided by playing the game quickly. It is possible to easily confirm whether or not a winning content that can acquire a game or the like has been won.
[0045]
In addition, in the first symbol arrangement game in which the winning contents that can acquire the bonus game or the like are won, when the winning symbols are not aligned, the notification lamp 44 is turned on for about 0.3 seconds regardless of the cycle time. Without being noticed by the player, it is possible to reliably notify that the player has won inside the bonus game.
[0046]
[Second embodiment]
FIG. 4 is a schematic flowchart illustrating the operation of the slot machine according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a schematic time chart for explaining the lighting timing of the lighting lamp in the slot machine of the second embodiment.
As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, in the slot machine according to the above-described first embodiment, the notification means control unit 8 determines whether or not to turn on the notification lamp 44 based on the cycle time of the symbol alignment game. Instead, it is configured to be performed according to the game time of the symbol alignment game.
Other configurations are substantially the same as those of the slot machine of the first embodiment.
[0047]
Specifically, in the n-th game, the notifying unit control unit 8 determines the time T at which the start lever was pressed after the medal was inserted._{S (n)}And the three stop buttons are pressed, and the time T at which all of the torso are stopped_{E (n)}And the game time (GT_n= T_{E (n)}−T_{S (n)}) Is calculated. Then, according to this game time, that is, when the game time of the symbol alignment game is within a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds), the notification lamp 44 is turned on after the end of the current symbol alignment game. .
[0048]
Next, operations and effects of the slot machine having the above configuration will be described.
In FIG. 4, when the start lever 50 is pressed (step S1), the internal hit lottery unit 11 that has input the start signal performs an internal hit lottery (step S2), and the start signal is sent via the rotating body rotation control unit 12. The notification means control unit 8 that has input the game time starts counting the game time (step S21).
Next, the notification means control section 8 determines whether or not a notification signal has been input (step S4). If no notification signal has been input, the process returns to step S1 after the game ends.
When the notification signal is input in the n-th game, it is determined whether or not the winning signal indicating that the winning symbols are completed is input after the respective bodies 41, 42, 43 are stopped in this game (step S5). When a winning signal is input (step S6), a bonus game is played (step S7).
[0049]
The notifying means control unit 8 turns on the notification lamp 44 for about 0.3 seconds after the game ends when no winning signal is input in the n-th game, that is, in the first symbol alignment game, that is, when a non-winning signal is input. (Step S8).
Then, when the start lever 50 is pressed as the next game (the (n + 1) th game) (step S9), the notifying means control unit 8 which has input the start signal via the turning body rotation control unit 12 executes the game. Time measurement is started (step S22). This game time (GT_{n + 1}= T_{E (n + 1)}−T_{S (n + 1)}) Is calculated based on the (n + 1) th game start time (T_{S (n + 1)}) To the (n + 1) th game end time (T_{E (n + 1)}This is done by timing the time until).
[0050]
Next, the notifying means control section 8 inputs a game end signal (not shown) after each of the torso 41, 42, 43 is stopped (step S11) in the (n + 1) th game, and the game time (GT)_{n + 1}= T_{E (n + 1)}−T_{S (n + 1)}), And subsequently, it is determined whether or not a winning signal has been input (step S12). If a winning signal has been input, a bonus game is played (step S7).
[0051]
When the non-prize signal is input in the (n + 1) th game, the notifying unit control section 8 sets the game time (GT_{n + 1}= T_{E (n + 1)}−T_{S (n + 1)}) Is less than or equal to a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds) (step S23). If it is longer than the predetermined time, the notification lamp 44 is not turned on, the process returns to step S9, and the next step is performed. The game (the (n + 2) th game) starts.
On the other hand, if the game time is within the predetermined time, the notification lamp 44 is turned on for about one second after the game ends (step S14), and the process returns to step S9 to execute the next game (the (n + 2) th game). Start.
Other operations and effects are the same as those of the slot machine of the first embodiment.
[0052]
As described above, according to the slot machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to select whether to turn on the notification lamp 44 according to the game time of the symbol alignment game instead of the cycle time of the symbol alignment game, As in the slot machine of the first embodiment, the player does not need to press the selection switch of whether or not to make a notification, so that the labor of the player can be reduced.
[0053]
[Third embodiment]
FIG. 6 is a schematic flowchart illustrating the operation of the slot machine according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a schematic time chart for explaining the lighting timing of the lighting lamp in the slot machine of the third embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, in the slot machine according to the above-described second embodiment, the notification means control unit 8 determines that the game time of the symbol alignment game is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (for example, about 8 seconds). At this time, the notification lamp 44 is turned on.
[0054]
In addition, when the game time of the symbol alignment game is equal to or longer than the predetermined time, the notification means control unit 8 controls the notification lamp from the end of the current symbol alignment game until the symbol alignment game is performed in a game time shorter than the predetermined time. 44 is turned on continuously. That is, the slot machine of this embodiment turns on the notification lamp 44 when the game time is equal to or longer than the predetermined time, and turns on the notification lamp 44 while the game whose game time is equal to or longer than the predetermined time is continuously performed. Subsequently, when a game in which the game time is shorter than the predetermined time is performed, the notification lamp 44 is turned off.
Other configurations are substantially the same as those of the slot machine of the second embodiment.
[0055]
Next, operations and effects of the slot machine having the above configuration will be described.
In FIG. 6, when the start lever 50 is pressed (step S1), the internal winning lottery unit 11 that has input the start signal performs the internal winning lottery (step S2), and the notification unit controller 8 that has input the start signal outputs The counting of the game time is started (step S21).
Next, the notification means control section 8 determines whether or not a notification signal has been input (step S4). If no notification signal has been input, the process returns to step S1 after the game ends.
Further, when the notification signal is input in the n-th game, it is determined whether or not a winning signal indicating that the winning symbols are completed is input after each of the bodies 41, 42, and 43 is stopped in this game (step S5). When a winning signal is input (step S6), a bonus game is played (step S7).
[0056]
When no winning signal is input in the n-th game, that is, in the first symbol alignment game, the notification means control section 8 turns on the notification lamp 44 for about 0.3 seconds after the game is over (step S8).
Then, when the start lever 50 is pressed as the next game (the (n + 1) th game) (step S9), the notifying means control unit 8 which has input the start signal via the turning body rotation control unit 12 executes the game. Time measurement is started (step S22). This game time (GT_{n + 1}= T_{E (n + 1)}−T_{S (n + 1)}) Is calculated based on the (n + 1) th game start time (T_{S (n + 1)}) To the (n + 1) th game start time (T_{E (n + 1)}This is done by counting the time until).
[0057]
Next, in the (n + 1) th game, after the respective bodies 41, 42, 43 are stopped (step S11), a game end signal (not shown) is inputted, and the game time (GT_{n + 1}= T_{E (n + 1)}−T_{S (n + 1)}) Is calculated, and then it is determined whether or not a winning signal indicating that the winning symbols are aligned is input (step S12). If the winning signal is input, a bonus game is performed (step S7). Although not shown, when the notification lamp 44 is on, the bonus game is performed and the notification lamp 44 is turned off.
[0058]
When no winning signal is input in the (n + 1) th game, the notifying unit control section 8 sets the game time (GT_{n + 1}= T_{E (n + 1)}−T_{S (n + 1)}) Is longer than a predetermined time (for example, about 8 seconds) (step S31). If it is longer than the predetermined time, the notification lamp 44 is turned on (step S32). Return and start the next game (the (n + 2) th game).
On the other hand, when the game time is shorter than the predetermined time, the notification lamp 44 is turned off or the light-off state is maintained (step S33), and the process returns to step S9 to return to the next game (n + 2 time game) ) To start.
Other operations and effects are the same as those of the slot machine of the second embodiment.
[0059]
As described above, according to the slot machine of the present embodiment, the notification lamp 44 can be continuously turned on and off according to the game time of the symbol alignment game.
Therefore, the player can keep lighting the notification lamp 44 and can confirm calmly.
[0060]
The preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be variously modified within the scope of the present invention.
For example, in each embodiment, in the first symbol alignment game, when the winning symbols are not aligned, the notification lamp is lit for a short time regardless of the game cycle or the game time. The notification lamp may be turned on according to the game cycle or the game time.
[0061]
Also, whether to light the notification lamp when the game cycle or the game time is longer than the predetermined time, or to light when the time is short, or to light for a certain time, or to light continuously, A configuration combining options may be used.
Further, a notification lamp is used as the notification means, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a speaker, a notification vibration generator, or the like may be used.
[0062]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the slot machine of the present invention, the notifying means can be controlled in accordance with the game cycle or the game time, so that the switch for selecting whether or not the player operates the notifying means is provided. Even if the player does not press, it can be notified whether or not the winning has been achieved within the bonus game.
Further, since there is no need to provide a switch for selection, parts cost and wiring work can be improved, and manufacturing costs can be reduced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of a main part for describing a control system of a slot machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic flowchart for explaining the operation of the slot machine of the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a schematic time chart for explaining lighting timing of a lighting lamp in the slot machine of the first embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a schematic flowchart for explaining the operation of the slot machine of the second embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a schematic time chart for explaining lighting timing of a lighting lamp in the slot machine of the second embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a schematic flowchart for explaining the operation of the slot machine of the third embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a schematic time chart for explaining lighting timing of a lighting lamp in the slot machine of the third embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a schematic front view of a slot machine according to a conventional example.
FIG. 9 is a schematic block diagram of a main part for describing a control system of a slot machine according to a conventional example.
[Explanation of symbols]
2 lamps
3 Upper decorative board
4 Front panel
5 Operation section
6 Lower decorative board
7 Medal payout section
8 Notification means control unit
10 control unit
11 Internal winning lottery department
12th body rotation control unit
41 First Torso
42 Second Trunk
43 Third Trunk
44 Notification lamp
50 Start lever
51 First body stop button
52 Second body stop button
53 Third body stop button
71 Speaker
81 Internal Timer
100 slot machine
110 control unit
111 notification means control unit

Claims (7)

An internal winning lottery unit that performs a predetermined internal winning lottery at the start of the game,
As a result of this internal winning lottery, when a predetermined winning content is won, a notification means for giving a predetermined internal winning notification,
Notification means control section for operating the notification means according to a cycle time or a game time in a symbol alignment game after winning a predetermined prize content in which an internal hit notification is performed until a winning symbol corresponding to the prize content is completed. When,
A slot machine with an internal hit notification means control function, comprising: After winning the predetermined winning content in which the internal hit notification is performed, in the first symbol alignment game until the winning symbols are aligned, when the winning symbols are not aligned, the notifying means control unit controls the first symbol alignment. 2. The slot machine with an internal hit notification means control function according to claim 1, wherein said notification means is operated for a short time after the game is over. 3. The notification means control section, when the cycle time or the game time in the symbol alignment game is shorter than a predetermined time, activates the notification means after the symbol alignment game ends. 4. Slot machine with internal hit notification control function. The slot with an internal hit notification means control function according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the notification means control section activates the notification means when a cycle time or a game time in the symbol alignment game is longer than a predetermined time. Machine. The slot machine with an internal hit notification means control function according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the notification means control section activates the activated notification means for an arbitrary fixed time for each symbol alignment game. 4. The notifying means control section continuously operates the notifying means that has been operated until a cycle time or a game time in the symbol alignment game does not satisfy the operating condition of the predetermined time. Or a slot machine with an internal hit notification means control function. 7. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein said notification means is a notification lamp.

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