JP2004208819A - Game machine, and power feeding device for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having accurate time information, and also, to make it possible for a game hall side set the time for feeding power to a plurality of game machines. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is equipped with reels (3L, 3C and 3R) which variably display patterns required for the game. The game machine is constituted in such a manner that a specified game value is imparted to a game player depending on a stopped configuration on the reels (3L, 3C and 3R), and is equipped with a first basic clock means (123) having time information based on a standard electric wave. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a slot machine, a pachinko machine, and other gaming machines provided with variable display means for variably displaying symbols required for a game and control means such as a microcomputer for controlling the variable display. Further, the present invention relates to a power supply device for supplying power to such a gaming machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, a slot machine equipped with a stop button, a so-called pachislot machine, is a mechanical fluctuation display device configured by arranging a plurality of rotating reels that variably display a plurality of symbols in a front display window, or a screen on a symbol on a reel. And an electric fluctuation display device for displaying the information. In response to the player's start operation, the control means drives and controls the variable display device to rotate each reel, thereby displaying the symbols in a variable manner, and automatically controlling the reels after a certain time or by the player's stop operation. Are sequentially stopped. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window have a specific combination (winning symbol), a game medium such as a medal or a coin is paid out to give a profit to the player.
[0003]
Currently mainstream models have a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning of a certain combination is established, a gaming state having better conditions than a normal state is provided for a predetermined period without ending one payout of medals. As such a hand, a hand that can perform a game that gives a player a relatively large profit a predetermined number of times (hereinafter, referred to as a “big bonus”, abbreviated as “BB”), and gives a relatively small profit to the player There is a role (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) that allows the user to play the game a predetermined number of times.
[0004]
Also, in the current mainstream models, a predetermined combination of symbols are arranged along an activated pay line (hereinafter referred to as an "effective line"), and in order for a medal, a coin, etc. to be paid out, a winning is established. A symbol combination that wins the role by the internal lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”) (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”) and shows the winning combination of the internally won role (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery role”) It is required that the player perform a stop operation at a timing when the player can stop on the activated line. In other words, no matter how much internal winning is achieved, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, the winning of the internal winning combination cannot be established. That is, a gaming machine that requires a technique for performing a stop operation with good timing (a high degree of technical intervention called "eye-catching") is the mainstream at present.
[0005]
A player who plays such a game tends to forget the passage of time if he is immersed in the game.
[0006]
A player who forgets the time and is immersed in the game may continue the game even when the game store closes, resulting in trouble with the game store.
[0007]
Also, some players may forget to eat and immerse themselves in the game, which is not desirable for the health of the player.
[0008]
In addition, a player who starts a game from the time of opening the store side by side before the opening of the game store opens the game at first, that is, immediately after the opening of the game, while the gaming machine that performs the effect of enlivening the game also immediately after the opening of the store There is no production that responds to the spirit of the player, regardless of whether it is during normal times.
[0009]
Therefore, a game in which the player recognizes that the closing time is approaching, encourages the user to eat a meal, or excites the time of opening the store, and performs an effect according to the time or the elapsed time from the predetermined time. Machines have been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0010]
According to this gaming machine, the gaming machine has a clock function, and performs an effect according to the time or the elapsed time from a predetermined time, so that the player can obtain information on the time by the effect.
[0011]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2001-327653 A
[0012]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned gaming machines, it is generally necessary to set the time for each gaming machine, and the time has been slightly shifted while using the gaming machine. For this reason, it is difficult to display the same time on all the gaming machines, which may cause unfairness among the players. For example, if there are two gaming machines in which a BB or RB prize has been established at a time immediately before the closing time of the gaming store, the prize established time is displayed as 22:59 on one of the gaming machines. Accordingly, the winning is made valid, and in the other gaming machine, the winning completion time is displayed as 11:01, so that the winning may be invalidated.
[0013]
Further, when the game store side allows the player to enter the game store before opening (for example, when performing an event of giving a privilege to a player who has realized the first BB winning among the players), for example, the store is opened. It was possible for the player to start the game before 10 o'clock, which is the time, and the burden on the game store for monitoring the player so as not to start the game before the store opening time was heavy. Further, in a power supply device provided in a game store and supplying power to one or a plurality of game machines, the game store side sometimes matches the power supply time to all the game machines. When a plurality of devices are provided, it is difficult to match the times.
[0014]
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having accurate time information. Another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of setting the time at which electric power is supplied to a plurality of gaming machines on the gaming store side.
[0015]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The gaming machine of the present invention includes variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later) for variably displaying symbols required for the game, and a predetermined game value is provided in accordance with a stop mode of the variable display means. In a gaming machine configured to be given to a player, a clock function (for example, a first basic clock means 123 described later) having time information based on a standard radio wave is provided.
[0016]
In a specific embodiment of the present invention, occurrence time display means (for example, a liquid crystal display screen for displaying a screen shown in FIG. 5 described later) that displays the time when a special game state advantageous to the player has occurred based on the time information possessed by the clock function A display device 5) is provided.
[0017]
In a specific embodiment of the present invention, a game is restricted from a game restricted state (for example, a period other than a playable period described later) in which a game is restricted (for example, a game is restricted in a state in which a game is not restricted). At least one of a first time (for example, a start time described later) for shifting to the game period or a second time (for example, an end time for later described) shifting from the game non-restricted state to the game restricted state. (For example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, credit display unit 19 and bonus game information display unit 20 described later), and time information of a clock function and time set by the setting unit. A state transition unit (for example, a game start permission determination unit 124 described later) for shifting from the game restriction state to the game non-restriction state or from the game non-restriction state to the game restriction state is provided. The features.
[0018]
In a specific aspect of the present invention, the game restriction state is a non-playable state (for example, a period other than a playable period described below) in which the player cannot play a game, and the game unrestricted state is a state in which the player (For example, a possible game period described later).
[0019]
In a specific aspect of the present invention, when the second time is reached in a special game state advantageous to the player, the state transition means changes from the game non-restricted state to the game restricted state when the special game state ends. The feature is to shift to.
[0020]
The power supply device according to the present invention is a power supply device configured to supply power to one or a plurality of gaming machines (for example, an island power supply device 151 described later), a clock function having time information based on standard radio waves ( For example, a basic clock unit 154 to be described later) and a supply start time (for example, a power supply start time to be described later) for starting supply of power to the gaming machine or a time for ending supply of power to the game machine (for example, power Setting means (for example, time input means 156 to be described later) for setting at least one of the times (supply end time), and a game machine based on time information of a clock function and the time set by the setting means. Power supply determining means (for example, a power supply determining means 155 described later) for starting or ending the supply of power to the power supply.
[0021]
[Action and effect]
The gaming machine of the present invention has a clock function having time information based on standard radio waves. Therefore, this accurate time information can be used for various purposes, such as ensuring fairness among players, utilizing the effects, and reducing the burden on the game store. In addition, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a shift in the time information of each gaming machine, and to reduce the burden on the gaming store for adjusting the time information of each gaming machine to be accurate. Further, for example, when the gaming shop side performs an event of giving a privilege to a player who has realized the winning of the BB first or a player who has realized the winning of the BB at a predetermined time, the fairness between the players is considered. Can be secured. Further, in such an event, it is not necessary to centrally manage the winning time by a so-called “hole computer”, so that the labor on the game store side can be reduced.
[0022]
In the embodiment of the present invention, the occurrence time display means displays the time at which the special game state advantageous to the player has occurred based on the time information of the clock function. Therefore, the time information based on the standard time signal causes, for example, fairness between players when a BB win is established at a time immediately before the store close time on the game store side, or troubles over the player and the game store side on the winning time. Can be prevented.
[0023]
Further, the state transition means transitions from the game restriction state to the game non-restriction state or from the game non-restriction state to the game restriction state based on the time information of the clock function and the time set by the setting means. Therefore, the gaming store can limit the player's game at any time.
[0024]
The game restriction state is a game impossible state in which the player cannot play a game, and the game unrestricted state is a game possible state in which the player can play the game. Therefore, the game store reduces the load on the game store that monitors the player so as not to play the game during a period other than the period from the first time to the second time (for example, a period outside business hours). can do. Further, the player can play the game with confidence because the time information of the gaming machine is accurate.
[0025]
Further, when the second time comes in a special game state advantageous to the player, the state transition means causes the end of the special game state to transition from the game non-restricted state to the game restricted state. Therefore, for example, when a special game state occurs immediately before the store closing time, the game of the player is not limited until the special game state ends, so that the player can enjoy the game with peace of mind. .
[0026]
In addition, the power supply determination unit starts or ends the supply of power to the gaming machine based on the time information included in the clock function and the time set by the setting unit. Therefore, the gaming store can set the time at which power is supplied to the plurality of gaming machines.
[0027]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called “pachi-slot machine”. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a coin, a medal, a game ball, a token, and the like, and a card or the like that stores information of a game value given or given to a player. However, the following description will be made assuming that medals are used.
[0028]
At the front of the cabinet 2 forming the whole of the gaming machine 1, a panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed, and vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at the center thereof. The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as a pay line, and a cross-down line 8a and a cross-up line 8e in an oblique direction. These winning lines are formed by operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 described later, or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22, respectively. The book is activated. Which winning line is activated is indicated by lighting of BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c described later. The medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 are detected by the inserted medal sensor 22S.
[0029]
Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3 L, 3 C, 3 R each having a pattern row composed of a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface thereof are rotatably provided in a horizontal row to form variable display means. are doing. The symbols on each reel can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).
[0030]
On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, and a credit display section 19 are provided. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on in accordance with the number of medals bet for performing one game (hereinafter, referred to as "BET number"). Here, in the present embodiment, one game ends when all reels have stopped. The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the number of BETs is "1" and one pay line is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b is turned on when the number of BETs is "2" and three pay lines are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c is turned on when the number of BETs is "3" and all (5) pay lines are activated. The credit display unit 19 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of stored medals and a “start time” described later.
[0031]
A WIN lamp 17 and a payout display unit 18 are provided on the right side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The WIN lamp 17 is turned on when a winning of BB or RB (hereinafter, referred to as “bonus”) is achieved, and is turned on with a predetermined probability when the bonus is internally won. The payout display unit 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of payout medals at the time of winning, and a stop code ("oF") indicating that the player is in a hit state. The hitting state is a gaming state in which a gaming operation by a player such as an operation of inserting medals into the gaming machine 1 (an operation of betting medals) or an operation for starting a game is invalidated. For example, inputs from the BET switches 11 to 13 and the inserted medal sensor 22S are invalidated. Therefore, in the hit state, the game cannot be played (the player is forcibly stopped (interrupted) in the game).
[0032]
A bonus game information display section 20 is provided on the upper right side of the panel display section 2a. The bonus game information display section 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and is generated, for example, when a bonus is won, and has a high probability of being internally won in a predetermined role (small role, role, etc.), which is advantageous for the player. Information on the state (hereinafter referred to as “special game state”) is displayed. A pedestal 10 in a horizontal plane is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Various information related to the game is displayed on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5. For example, a time at which a bonus prize shown in FIG. 5 described later is established (hereinafter referred to as “winning establishment time”) is displayed.
[0033]
A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, and a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5. The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals in the game by one pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by one pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game. By operating these BET switches, a predetermined payline is activated as described above. Between the credit display section 19 and the 1-BET switch 11 and the 2-BET switch 12, a cross button 26, an O button 27, and an X button 28 are provided.
[0034]
A C / P switch 14 for switching the credit / payout of medals obtained by the player by a push button operation is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal portion 10. When the C / P switch 14 is switched to “credit”, medals of up to “50” are stored. The medals stored in the credits (the medals stored in software and not paid out to the player) are hereinafter referred to as “reserved medals”. When the number of stored medals is “one or more”, by switching the C / P switch 14 to “payout”, the same number of medals as the stored medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 in the lower front part. The paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving unit 16. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the start lever 6 for rotating the reel by the operation of the player and starting the variation display of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is rotated in a predetermined angle range. It is movably mounted.
[0035]
Speakers 21L and 21R are provided on the left and right above the cabinet 2, and between the two speakers 21L and 21R, a payout table panel 23 for displaying a combination of winning symbols, a payout number of medals, and the like is provided. ing. Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R for stopping rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided at the center of the front part of the pedestal part 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, respectively. I have. By operating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, "start time" and "end time" described later can be set.
[0036]
On the right side of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, there is provided a door open / close release switch (hereinafter referred to as "release release switch") 29. The release switch 29 is turned "ON" by inserting a predetermined key and rotating the key to the right. At this time, a stop release signal described later is output, and the stop state can be released. The cabinet 2 can be opened by inserting a predetermined key into the release switch 29 and rotating the key to the left.
[0037]
Here, in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the amusement store side determines whether or not to provide a period in which the player can play a game (game) (hereinafter referred to as a “gameable period”). (Hereinafter referred to as “start time”) and end time (hereinafter referred to as “end time”) can be selected. More specifically, a “game-possible period” can be provided by turning on a game-possible period setting changeover switch 114 described later. Further, in a period after “YES” is determined in ST2 of FIG. 6 to be described later and until “YES” is determined in ST5 (hereinafter, referred to as “settable period”), a gameable period setting change switch described later. When 114 is “ON”, the “start time” is displayed on the credit display unit 19 and the “end time” is displayed on the bonus game information display unit 20. The display of the “start time” changes by pressing the left stop button 7L, and the game store can select a desired “start time”. The display of the “end time” is changed by pressing the right stop button 7R, and the game store can select a desired “end time”. Here, by continuing the pressing operation, the digital display on the display unit changes in minutes. For example, it changes from "17:07" to "17:08". It should be noted that the change is not limited to the minute unit, but may be changed in the unit of the second or the unit of the time (for example, one hour).
[0038]
When the "playable period" is provided, basically, in a period other than this period, the start operation for starting the game by the player is invalidated, and the game cannot be started (playable state). It becomes. However, during a gaming state (hereinafter, referred to as a “special gaming state”), which is generated, for example, when a BB or RB prize is won, and has a high probability of being internally won for a predetermined role (small role, role item, etc.) and is advantageous to the player. , The start operation by the player is treated as valid until the “special game state” ends.
[0039]
In this way, the game store side sets, for example, the “start time” to the “opening time” of the game store by providing a “game period” divided by a desired “start time” and “end time”, The “end time” can be set to the “closing time” of the game store. When the “start time” is set to the “opening time” of the game store, when the player enters the game store at a time before the “opening time” and the player enters at the “opening time” Can be prevented from being confused. Further, there is no need to monitor a player who has entered at a time before the “opening time” so as not to start the game, and the burden on the gaming store can be reduced. Also, when the “end time” is set to the “closing time” of the game store, the game cannot be played after the “closing time”, so the player is required to finish the game at the “closing time”. Therefore, the labor on the game store side can be reduced. Further, the player can play the game even after the “closed time” until the “special game state” ends, so that the player can proceed with the game with confidence until the “closed time”.
[0040]
In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has accurate time information based on the standard radio wave transmitted from the Communications Research Laboratory, as described later. Therefore, the game store can set the “start time” and the “end time” based on accurate time information. In addition, since it is not necessary to correct an error in the time information of the gaming machine 1, the burden on the gaming store can be reduced. In addition, if the “end time” is set to “closed time” and a bonus is won before or after the “closed time”, the player and the amusement store side over the time when the bonus is won are established. The occurrence of trouble can be prevented.
[0041]
Next, an internal structure of the gaming machine 1 and a power supply unit will be described with reference to FIG.
[0042]
FIG. 2A is a front view of the gaming machine 1 when the cabinet 2 is removed, and shows an internal structure of the gaming machine 1. In FIG. 2A, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are omitted.
[0043]
On the left side of the bottom inside the gaming machine 1, a box-shaped power supply unit 101 is mounted. The power supply unit 101 is provided with various switches operated by the game store. A hopper (game medal payout device) 102 and a medal detection unit 103 are integrally disposed in the center of the bottom surface inside the gaming machine 1. When a prize is established in a situation where the C / P switch 14 is switched to “payout”, a prize is established in a situation where the C / P switch 14 is switched to “credit”, and the stored medal is “ When the number of stored medals exceeds “50”, the C / P switch 14 is switched to “payout” in a situation where the number of stored medals is “1 or more”, or automatic settlement (generally, game media such as credited medals are automatically Payout), the medal is paid out. The medal detection unit 103 counts the number of medals paid out from the hopper 102.
[0044]
Above the hopper 102, a medal supply hole 105, a wiring sensor hole 106, and a middle board 107 are provided. The medal supply hole 105 is a hole for a medal automatic supply device (not shown). The wiring sensor hole 106 is a wiring hole for a medal detection sensor for a medal automatic supply device. The middle board 107 is a steel plate on which the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are placed, and which strengthens the frame of the gaming machine 1. A main control circuit (main control means) 71 is provided above the middle board 107. The main control circuit 71 has accurate time information based on standard radio waves, as shown in FIG.
[0045]
FIG. 2B is a front view of the power supply unit 101.
[0046]
The power supply unit 101 includes a power supply main switch 111, a setting key switch 112, a reset switch 113, a playable period setting changeover switch (hereinafter, referred to as a “period setting changeover switch”) 114, and a hit / without mode changeover switch (hereinafter, referred to as “switch”). 115, a mode changeover switch with / without automatic settlement (hereinafter, referred to as an "automatic settlement changeover switch") 116, a 100V fuse 117, and a 24V fuse 118.
[0047]
The power supply main switch 111 is used when supplying necessary power to the gaming machine 1. The setting key type switch 112 is used when setting and confirming “six steps” generally provided for adjusting the payout rate. The reset switch 113 is used when canceling the error operation (excluding the RAM error) and when updating the setting of “six steps”. The 100V fuse 117 is a fuse for protecting the main body of the gaming machine 1 from damage due to abnormal voltage or abnormal current. The 24V fuse 118 is a fuse for various lamps and LEDs.
[0048]
The period setting changeover switch 114 is used when setting whether or not to provide a “gameable period”. In a situation where the period setting switch 114 is switched to “present (“ ON ”)”, the start operation is valid (allowed) after the set “start time” and after the “end time”. It is invalid. When the setting key type switch 112 is “ON”, “start time” and “end time” can be further set. On the other hand, in a situation where the period setting switch 114 is switched to “none (“ OFF ”)”, the start operation is not invalidated according to the time.
[0049]
The hit switch 115 is used to set whether or not to make a hit state when the special game state ends. If the special game state ends in a situation where the stop switch 115 has been switched to “present (“ ON ”)”, the stop state follows. On the other hand, in the situation where the stop switch 115 is switched to “none (“ OFF ”)”, the stop state does not occur.
[0050]
The automatic payment changeover switch 116 is used to set whether or not to perform automatic payment when the special game state ends. The automatic payment means that the C / P switch 14 is automatically switched to “payout”. Therefore, if the automatic settlement is performed when the C / P switch 14 is "credit" and the number of stored medals is "one or more", the stored medals are paid out. When the special game state ends in a situation where the automatic payment changeover switch 116 is switched to “present (“ ON ”)”, automatic payment is performed. On the other hand, in a situation where the automatic payment changeover switch 116 is switched to “none (“ OFF ”)”, automatic payment is not performed.
[0051]
FIG. 3 shows a main control circuit 71 for controlling a game processing operation in the gaming machine 1, a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including the liquid crystal display device 5 and a sub-control circuit (sub-control means) 72 for controlling the speakers 21L and 21R is shown.
[0052]
The main control circuit 71 has a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is configured by adding a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 for performing a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 as storage means. The main control circuit 71 includes an antenna (bar antenna) 38 and a standard radio wave processing circuit 39. The sub-control circuit 72 controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the control command (command) from the main control circuit 71 and the input from the cross button 26, the O button 27, and the X button 28, and controls the Performs sound output control. The sub control circuit 72 is configured to include a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like on a circuit board different from the circuit board that configures the main control circuit 71.
[0053]
The CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating random numbers to be sampled. The random number sampling means may be configured to execute the random number sampling in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In this case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.
[0054]
The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 has a probability lottery table used for determination of random number sampling performed each time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and a stop for determining a reel stop mode according to the operation of the stop button. The control table stores various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. The commands include a “demo display command”, a “winning command”, a “time information command”, and the like. These commands will be described later. Note that the sub-control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, and the like to the main control circuit 71, and one-way communication from the main control circuit 71 to the sub-control circuit 72 is performed.
[0055]
In addition, the antenna 38 can receive a standard radio wave in the long wave band (40 KHz) transmitted by the JG2AS code by the Communications Research Laboratory, an independent administrative agency. The standard radio wave processing circuit 39 includes a filter that passes a frequency of 40 KHz from radio waves captured by the antenna 38, a detector that detects radio waves passing through the filter and extracts a signal, and an auto gain controller (AGC) that amplifies the extracted signal. ), And a standard time generation unit that generates a standard time from a signal amplified based on the JG2AS format. That is, the standard radio wave processing circuit 39 (standard radio wave processing means 121 to be described later) is configured to detect and demodulate the radio wave received by the antenna 38 and extract information on the standard time.
[0056]
In the circuit shown in FIG. 3, various lamps (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c, WIN lamp 17) are used as main actuators whose operations are controlled by control signals from the microcomputer 30. A hopper as a game value giving means for storing various medals, payout display section 18, credit display section 19, bonus game information display section 20, and paying out a predetermined number of medals according to a command of the hopper drive circuit 41. (Including a drive unit for paying out) 102 and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.
[0057]
Further, a motor driving circuit 40 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a hopper driving circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 102, a lamp driving circuit 45 for driving and controlling various lamps, and a display unit for driving and controlling various display units. The drive circuit 48 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31 via the I / O port 42. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.
[0058]
Main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command include a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, C / P switch 14, inserted medal sensor 22S, hit release switch 29, reel stop signal circuit 46, reel position detection circuit 50, payout completion signal circuit 51, power supply main switch 111, setting key switch 112, reset switch 113 , A game available period setting changeover switch 114, a hit changeover switch 115, and an automatic settlement changeover switch 116. These are also connected to the CPU 31 via the I / O port 42.
[0059]
The start switch 6S detects an operation of the start lever 6. The inserted medal sensor 22S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. When the hitting release switch 29 is kept "ON" for a predetermined time (for example, "62.95 [ms]") in the hitting state, the CPU 31 releases the hitting state and sets the BET switches 11 to 13 and turns on. The input from the medal sensor 22S is made valid. The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting the completion of medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 103 (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 102) reaches the designated number data.
[0060]
When the power supply main switch 111 is turned “ON”, necessary power is supplied to the gaming machine 1. When the power main switch 111 is turned “ON” after the setting key type switch 112 is turned “ON”, “1” is displayed as a setting value on the payout display unit 18. When the game possible period setting changeover switch 114 is “ON”, “start time” is displayed on the credit display unit 19 and “end time” is displayed on the bonus game information display unit 20. At this time, every time the reset switch 113 is operated, the display of the payout display section 18 changes from "1" to "6", and an arbitrary setting can be selected. By operating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, "start time" and "end time" can be selected.
[0061]
When the special game state ends in a situation where the hit switch 115 is "ON", the CPU 31 generates a hit state. When the special game state ends in a state where the automatic settlement changeover switch 116 is “ON”, the CPU 31 outputs a command for paying out stored medals to the hopper drive circuit 41 and changes the credit / payout from “credit” to “payout”. Switch. The main control circuit 71 is configured separately from the gaming machine 1 via an external centralized terminal board, and is connected to a lamp (for example, red) disposed above the gaming machine 1. Then, the CPU 31 controls the lamp to be turned on when the automatic settlement is performed or when the automatic settlement is stopped.
[0062]
In the circuit of FIG. 3, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The internal winning combination is determined based on the sampled random numbers and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32. After the internal winning combination is determined, random number sampling is performed again to select the “stop control table”.
[0063]
After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. A reset pulse is obtained from each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. With the reset pulse thus obtained, the count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0”. Thus, the count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation is stored in the RAM 33 for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.
[0064]
A symbol table is stored in the ROM 32 for associating the rotation positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number is sequentially provided for each fixed rotation pitch of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on a rotation position at which the above-described reset pulse is generated, and is provided corresponding to each code number. And a symbol code indicating the symbol that has been assigned.
[0065]
Further, in the ROM 32, a winning symbol combination table is stored. In the winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal payout number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The winning symbol combination table is referred to at the time of stop control of the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, and at the time of confirming a winning after stopping all the reels.
[0066]
When the internal winning is performed by the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 controls the operation signal transmitted from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and Based on the selected “stop control table”, a signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 40.
[0067]
In a stop mode indicating the winning of the internally won combination, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 102. At that time, the medal detection unit 103 inputs a payout signal of medals paid out from the hopper 102 to the CPU 31 and counts the number of paid out medals. When the counted value reaches the designated number, The payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. Accordingly, the CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 102 via the hopper driving circuit 41, and ends the “medal payout process”. The CPU 31 outputs a detected signal of the paid-out medals to an external central terminal board (not shown). The external centralized terminal board is connected to a so-called “hole computer”.
[0068]
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a block diagram including a function realizing unit (operation unit) of the main control circuit 71 required to realize the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment will be described.
[0069]
The main control circuit 71 includes the following units.
[0070]
An antenna 38 for receiving radio waves,
Standard radio wave processing means 121 capable of detecting and demodulating radio waves received by the antenna 38 and extracting information on standard time;
A first clock control unit 122 that obtains information of a standard time from the standard radio wave processing unit 121 and performs time correction of a first basic clock unit 123 based on this information,
A first basic clock means (for example, equivalent to a clock circuit provided in a general household device) 123 that performs a count process based on a clock signal from an oscillator (not shown) and generates current time information;
The input signal (start operation) from the start switch 6S is treated as valid based on the setting by the game possible period setting means 125 described later, the time information of the first basic clock means 123, and whether or not the game is in the special game state. Game start permission determining means 124 for determining whether or not
Based on input signals from the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the game available period setting changeover switch 114, setting of “game available period”, “start time”, “end time”, display control of the credit display unit 19, bonus A game available period setting unit 125 that performs display control and the like of the game information display unit 20;
A prize judging means 126 for judging a winning combination based on a symbol combination lined up along an activated line when the fluctuation display of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped;
The time information generated by the first basic clock means is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (for example, transmitted at predetermined time intervals), and the result of the determination by the winning determination means 126 (for example, the winning of the bonus is established) and the result of the determination Information transmitting means 127 for transmitting information on the time (for example, the time when a bonus is won) at which the occurrence of the event occurs to the sub-control circuit 72.
[0071]
The sub-control circuit 72 includes the following units.
[0072]
An information receiving means 131 for receiving information (command) transmitted by the main control circuit 71;
A second clock control unit 132 that corrects the time of a second basic clock unit 133 described below based on the information received by the information reception unit 131;
A second basic clock means (for example, equivalent to a clock circuit provided in general household equipment) 133 for performing a count process based on a clock signal from an oscillator (not shown) and generating current time information;
An information storage means 134 for storing information on the current time, information on the winning combination transmitted by the main control circuit 71, and information on the time at which the winning is established,
Display control means 135 for controlling display of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on input signals from the cross button 26, the O button 27, and the X button 28, and information stored in the information storage means 134.
[0073]
Next, a display example of the display screen 5a will be described with reference to FIG.
[0074]
FIG. 5 shows a display example of a bonus winning establishment time. In this display example, the winning times of the “4 times” bonus are shown. When the × button 28 is operated, the display of the bonus winning establishment time ends. When the cross button 26 is operated, the winning time of the bonus that has been won at the time before or after the illustrated bonus is displayed. Here, as described above, the gaming machine 1 has accurate time information based on the standard radio wave, and the winning time of the bonus also indicates the accurate time. In this way, by enabling the display of an accurate bonus winning time, for example, when the “closing time” of the game store is 23:00, the bonus winning time of the last winning is established (22:00). (59 minutes), it is possible to prevent occurrence of trouble between the game store side and the player. In addition, it is possible to reduce the burden on the game store that monitors the winning time.
[0075]
Next, a control operation of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS. Here, the CPU 31 transmits a command including information on the current time at predetermined time intervals in a process different from the main flowchart.
[0076]
First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the setting key type switch 112 is turned “ON” (step [hereinafter, referred to as ST] 1). When the determination is "YES", it is determined whether or not the power supply main switch 111 is turned "ON" (ST2). When the determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST3, and when the determination is "NO", the process proceeds to ST1. Move on to In ST3, a set value change process is performed. Specifically, the display contents of the payout display unit 18 are changed in accordance with the operation of the reset switch 113, and the information of the set values provided in “six levels” is updated. Subsequently, a game possible period setting process is performed (ST4). Specifically, when the playable period setting changeover switch 114 is “ON”, the “start time” is displayed on the credit display unit 19, the “end time” is displayed on the bonus game information display unit 20, and the stop button is displayed. The display contents are changed according to the operation of 7L, 7C, 7R, and the information of “start time” and “end time” is updated.
[0077]
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the setting key type switch 112 has been turned "OFF" (ST5). If this determination is "YES", the process moves to ST7. If the determination in ST5 is "NO", the process moves to ST3. If the determination in ST1 is "NO", it is determined whether or not the power supply main switch 111 is turned "ON" (ST6). If the determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST7, and if "NO", , To ST1. In ST7, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game. Specifically, initialization of the contents stored in the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the process proceeds to ST8 in FIG.
[0078]
In ST8 of FIG. 7, the time information based on the standard time signal is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. Here, ST8 is performed when the power is turned on or when one game ends, and at that time, the time information is transmitted. Next, it is determined whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed after the end of the previous game, that is, after stopping all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (ST9). If this determination is "YES", a "demo display command" requesting display of a "demo image" is transmitted to sub-control circuit 72 (ST10).
[0079]
Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic insertion of medals, that is, whether or not a replay (replay) winning has been achieved in the previous game (ST11). If this determination is "YES", medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (ST12), and the process proceeds to ST14. If the determination in ST11 is "NO", it is determined whether or not there is an input from the inserted medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 (ST13). If this determination is "YES", the process moves to ST14, and if "NO", the process moves to ST9.
[0080]
Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6 (ST14). If this determination is "YES", it is determined whether or not the game available period setting changeover switch 114 is "ON" (ST15). If this determination is "YES", the process moves to ST16, and if "NO", the process moves to ST18. In ST16, based on the time information of the first basic clock means 123, it is determined whether or not the current time is a "gameable period". If this determination is "YES", the process moves to ST18, and if "NO", the process moves to ST17. In ST17, it is determined whether or not the bonus is being performed (in the special game state). If this determination is "YES", the process moves to ST18, and if "NO", the process moves to ST9 (the start operation is treated as invalid). Here, when the “game-possible period” is set in ST15, ST16, and ST17, a game cannot be played in a period other than this period except during the special game state.
[0081]
Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel rotation process (ST18), and at the same time, extracts a random number for lottery (ST19) and sets a timer for monitoring one game (ST20). The random number extracted in ST19 is used in a probability lottery process described later. The one game monitoring timer in the process of ST20 includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels without depending on the stop operation of the stop button by the player.
[0082]
In ST21 of FIG. 8, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process based on the random number value extracted in ST19. In this probability lottery process, a probability lottery table is used in accordance with a gaming state, a determination is made as to whether or not a random number value belongs to a random number value range of which combination, and an internal winning combination (establishment flag) is determined. Next, a "start command" is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (ST22). The “start command” includes information on the internal winning combination. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button is “ON” (ST23). Specifically, it is determined whether any of the stop buttons has been operated. If this determination is "YES", the process moves to ST25, and if "NO", the process moves to ST24. In ST24, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is "0". If the determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST25, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST23.
[0083]
In ST25, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process. Subsequently, the reel corresponding to the stop button operated to stop by the number of sliding frames is rotated and then stopped (ST26). Here, the “number of sliding frames” indicates the number of symbols that have moved from when the stop button was operated to when the reels stopped. The "number of sliding frames" is the code number of the symbol located on the predetermined winning line when the stop button is operated, and the code number of the symbol stopped on the winning line when the reel actually stops. It is represented by the absolute value of the difference from the number. The “number of sliding frames” may be referred to as the “number of pull-in”.
[0084]
In ST27, a reel stop command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. The reel stop command includes information indicating which of the first to third stop operations the corresponding stop operation (which triggered the determination of ST23 to be “YES”). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all reels have stopped (ST28). If this determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST29, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST23.
[0085]
In ST29, a winning search is performed. The winning search is to set a winning flag for identifying a winning combination (combination in which a winning has been established) based on the stop state of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Specifically, the winning combination is identified based on the code numbers of the symbols arranged along the center line 8c and the winning determination table. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (ST30). If the determination is "NO", an illegal error is displayed (ST31). In this case, the game is stopped. If the determination in ST30 is “YES”, the winning combination is determined based on the stop state of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and a command including the information of the winning combination and the information of the winning establishment time (winning combination) Command) to the sub control circuit 72, and proceeds to ST33. In ST33, credits and payout of medals are performed according to the winning combination, and the process proceeds to ST8.
[0086]
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the command reception related processing of the sub control circuit 72 will be described.
[0087]
First, the sub control circuit 72 determines whether a command including time information has been received (ST41). If this determination is "YES", the process moves to ST42, and if "NO", the process moves to ST43. In ST42, the time is updated. Specifically, the second clock control unit 132 corrects the time of the second basic clock unit 133 based on a command including the time information received by the information receiving unit 131. Subsequently, the process proceeds to ST41. In ST43, the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not a winning combination command has been received. If this determination is "YES", the process moves to ST44, and if "NO", the process moves to ST41. In ST44, the information of the winning combination and the information of the current time are stored in the information storage means 134. Subsequently, the process proceeds to ST41.
[0088]
[Second embodiment]
Next, a power supply system for gaming machines according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The structure, electric circuit and the like of the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment are basically the same as those of the first embodiment. However, the main control circuit 71 of the second embodiment does not include any means other than the winning determination means 126 such as the antenna 38, the standard radio wave processing means 121, and the first timepiece control means 122. The sub control circuit 72 does not include the second clock unit 132 and the second basic clock unit 133.
[0089]
Here, the power supply system starts supplying power to a gaming machine group (hereinafter, referred to as an “island”) composed of a plurality of gaming machines 1 (for example, “eight” gaming machines 1) (hereinafter, “island”). The power supply start time) and the power supply end time (hereinafter referred to as “power supply end time”) can be set by the game store. Here, the electric power necessary for the operation of the main control circuit 71, the motor drive circuit 40, the hopper drive circuit 41, and the like of the gaming machine 1 is supplied by an island power supply device 151, which will be described later, and the sub-control circuit 72 of the gaming machine 1 The power required for the operation is supplied by the main control circuit 71.
[0090]
The power supply system includes an antenna 141 provided in a game store, a plurality of island power supply devices 151 for supplying power to “islands”, and electric power for supplying power from the island power supply device 151 to each of the gaming machines 1. It is constituted by a supply path 161 and a plurality of gaming machines 1.
[0091]
The antenna 141 is provided in a game arcade and can receive a standard wave in a long wave band (40 KHz) transmitted by the JG2AS code by the Communications Research Laboratory, an incorporated administrative agency. The electric wave received by the antenna 141 is supplied to each island power supply device 151. The antenna 141 may be provided for each of one or more island power supply devices 151.
[0092]
The island power supply device 151 includes a standard radio wave processing unit 152, a clock control unit 153, a basic clock unit 154, a power supply determination unit 155, a time input unit 156, and a power supply unit 157. The standard radio wave processing means 152 has a function similar to that of the standard radio wave processing circuit 39, detects and demodulates a radio wave received by the antenna 141, and extracts standard time information. The clock control unit 153 acquires information on the standard time from the standard radio wave processing unit 152, and corrects the time of the basic clock unit 154 based on this information. The basic clock unit 154 performs a count process based on a clock signal from an oscillator (not shown) to generate current time information. The basic clock means 154 is, for example, equivalent to a clock circuit provided in general household equipment.
[0093]
The power supply determination unit 155 sets “power supply start time” and “power supply end time” based on the input signal from the time input unit 156, and “power supply start time” based on the time information of the basic clock unit 154. The power supply unit 157 is controlled so as to supply power at “time”, and the power supply unit 157 is controlled so as to end power supply at “power supply end time”. The time input unit 156 includes an input unit such as a keyboard and a switch for inputting the “power supply start time” and the “power supply end time”, and a display unit that displays these times. A voltage of AC 100 volts is input to the power supply unit 157. The power supply means 157 includes a transformer circuit for transforming the input AC voltage of 100 volts into a voltage of, for example, 24 volts AC, a rectifier circuit for rectifying the transformed AC voltage to a DC voltage, and smoothing the rectified voltage. And an AC / DC power supply device including a smoothing circuit for performing the operation.
[0094]
Here, when the power supply main switch 111 of the gaming machine 1 is “ON”, when the island power supply device 151 supplies power to each gaming machine 1, the gaming machine 1 starts to start. Further, when the power supply main switch 111 of the gaming machine 1 is “ON”, when the island power supply device 151 terminates the supply of power to each gaming machine 1, the gaming machine 1 ends the activation.
[0095]
For this reason, by setting the “power supply time” of each island to the same time (for example, “opening time”) and turning on the power supply main switch 111 of each gaming machine 1, for example, the gaming machine 1 When the main control circuit 71 or the sub-control circuit 72 has a function of performing game control, information notification, lottery to determine whether or not to generate an advantageous situation for the player based on the time from the power-on, The amusement store side performs the game control, the information notification, the effect of notifying the result of the lottery, and the like at substantially the same time in all the gaming machines 1 (all the gaming machines 1 having such functions) installed in the amusement store. The game can be performed by the gaming machine 1.
[0096]
That is, the amusement shop side can easily make the above-mentioned effects and the like to each gaming machine 1 at the same time by easily matching the power supply timing without requiring labor for simultaneously supplying the power for each gaming machine or for each island. This makes it possible to realize an effect with a higher effect compared to the case where the game machine 1 is caused to execute the effect at different times. Further, since each island power supply device 151 has accurate time information based on the standard radio wave, it is possible to more accurately match the timing at which the gaming machine 1 starts such an effect or the like. In addition, by setting the “power supply time” to, for example, the “closed time”, the player cannot play the game after the “closed time”. It is possible to reduce the labor on the game store side to receive.
[0097]
[Third embodiment]
Next, a power supply system according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The configuration of the power supply system of the third embodiment is basically the same as that of the second embodiment. However, the island power supply device 151 according to the third embodiment has a first power supply unit 157a and a second power supply unit 157b for supplying power to the main control circuit 71, and the island power supply unit 151 according to the second embodiment. Is different from
[0098]
The first power supply unit 157a supplies power to the main control circuit 71 via the power supply path 161a. The second power supply unit 157b supplies power to the sub-control circuit 72 via the power supply path 161b. The power supply determining unit 155 sets “power supply start time” and “power supply end time” to the sub-control circuit 72 based on the input signal from the time input unit 156, and The second power supply means 157b is controlled so as to supply power to the sub-control circuit 72 at the "power supply start time", and the second power supply means is terminated at the "power supply end time". 157b.
[0099]
The time input unit 156 includes an input unit such as a keyboard and a switch for inputting the “power supply start time” and the “power supply end time” to the sub-control circuit 72, and a display unit that displays these times. Have been. Here, in FIG. 11, the power supply means is realized by two means of the first power supply means 157a and the second power supply means 157b, but one AC / DC power supply device having these functions is provided. Thereby, the first power supply unit 157a and the second power supply unit 157b can be realized.
[0100]
As described above, by allowing the game store to set the “power supply start time” to the sub-control circuit 72, for example, the sub-control circuit 72 has a function of generating a situation that is advantageous for the player based on information notification. If so, the game store can set the “power supply start time” to the sub-control circuit 72 to “the store close time”. As a result, since the information is not notified after the “closing time”, it is possible to reduce the labor on the gaming store side to have the player stop the game after the “closing time”. Here, as the above-mentioned advantageous situation, for example, a period for notifying the operation mode (operation sequence, operation timing, etc.) of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R necessary to realize the winning of the predetermined combination may be adopted. it can.
[0101]
The embodiments have been described above, but the present invention is not limited thereto.
[0102]
In the first embodiment, an antenna for receiving a standard radio wave is provided in the main control circuit 71 of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one antenna may be provided for each island or in a game store, and the radio wave received by the antenna may be supplied to one or both of the main control circuit 71 and the sub-control circuit 72 of each gaming machine by wired communication. Further, an antenna may be provided in the sub control circuit 72. Further, in the second embodiment and the third embodiment, the antenna is provided in the game arcade, and the radio wave received by the wire communication is supplied to each island power supply device 151. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. For example, an antenna can be provided for each island.
[0103]
In the embodiment, the special game state which is generated when the winning of the bonus is established is adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, "a situation in which stop control of one or a plurality of reels (so-called" no control ") is basically performed based only on the operation timing of a player, that is, a stop operation position and a stop control position match ( So-called "challenge time (CT)"), "a situation in which a symbol combination permitted to be arranged along an active line is notified", and "stop in which the stop mode in the display window is a predetermined mode (symbol combination)". Button operation sequence (operation sequence required to achieve a predetermined winning combination), "Single bonus winning (or internal winning) is likely to be achieved (SB high probability state)", "Predetermined (For example, a so-called “concentration of small roles”) in which a winning (or an internal winning) of the role (for example, BB, RB, small role, replay, etc.) is likely to be realized. In addition, an arbitrary combination such as BB, RB, and single bonus can be used as the predetermined combination.
[0104]
Further, for example, "a situation in which winning of a predetermined combination (for example, BB or RB) is permitted" can be adopted as the special game state. Specifically, a possible winning number storage means for storing information on the number of times that a predetermined winning combination can be realized is provided, and the number of times indicated by the information stored in the possible winning number storage means is "1" or more. At this time, a “permission (period)” and a “non-permission” are established for winning of a predetermined combination. In this "permitted situation", winning of a predetermined combination is realized according to the operation mode (operation timing or operation sequence) of the stop button by the player ("pull-in control" of the predetermined combination is performed). In the “non-permitted situation”, the winning is not established regardless of the operation mode. As this “non-permitted situation”, a situation where the probability of internally winning a replay is high can be used. In this case, it is also possible to perform “kick-skip control” of a replay that has been internally won with a certain probability. Any condition, such as a condition of the number of games, a condition of random number lottery, a condition of an internal winning combination, and the like, can be adopted as a condition for shifting from a situation in which the game is not permitted to a situation in which the game is permitted. The prize possible number storage means stores, for example, information on the number of times a predetermined prize has been won from the number of internal wins of the predetermined prize.
[0105]
In the embodiment, a period other than the playable period is adopted as the game restricted state in which the game is restricted, and the game possible period is adopted as the game unrestricted state in which the game is not restricted, and the "gameable period" The start operation is invalidated in periods other than the above, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a game can be limited by invalidating any game operation such as an operation of stopping a reel, an operation of betting a medal (an operation of inserting a medal), and the like, and a game restricted state can be generated.
[0106]
In addition, as the game restriction state, any one or more of a plurality of predetermined roles is not likely to be internally won, or the probability of the internal winning is relatively low. The state where the role is determined is adopted. As a game unrestricted state, there is a possibility that all of a plurality of predetermined roles may be internally won, or a relatively high probability of internally winning one or more of the roles is internally determined using a probability lottery table. A state in which a winning combination is determined may be adopted. In other words, by setting a limit unfavorable to the player with respect to the internal winning combination, or by releasing the limit, a game restriction state or a game non-restriction state can be generated. For example, as the game restriction state, the internal winning combination is determined using a probability lottery table in which there is no possibility of internal winning for a role other than “replay” or the possibility is higher than that in the game non-control state. States can also be employed. Further, as the game restriction state, a state using a probability lottery table that is unlikely to be internally won for any combination may be adopted.
[0107]
In addition, as the game restriction state, the reels are set so that there is no possibility that a winning of one or more internal winning combinations among a plurality of predetermined internal winning combinations is established or the possibility is relatively low. In which the stop control (for example, “kick-off control”) is performed. As the game unrestricted state, the reels are set such that a plurality of predetermined internal winning combinations may have a winning or one or a plurality of internal winning combinations may have a relatively high winning. (For example, "pull-in control") is performed. In other words, by setting restrictions that are disadvantageous for the player with respect to the winning combination, or by releasing the restrictions, a game restriction state or a game non-restriction state can be generated. For example, as the game restriction state, it is possible to adopt a state in which there is no possibility that a winning of a combination other than “re-game” is achieved or the possibility is higher than in the game non-control state. Further, as the game restriction state, a state in which stop control is performed so that no winning of any internal winning combination is established may be adopted.
[0108]
Also, the accurate time information of the basic clock means can be displayed on the display screen 5a constantly or based on the player's operation of the ○ button or the like. Further, a notifying means for notifying the player of the "end time" with an alarm or the like may be provided. Further, by collecting the time information possessed by each gaming machine with a so-called “hall computer”, it is possible to grasp the failure of the basic clock means (basic clock circuit), illegality, and the like. Further, when the “end time” comes during the special game state, a selection operation means such as a button switch for allowing the amusement shop to select whether or not to end the special game state can be provided.
[0109]
In the embodiment, the period setting switch 114 is provided as a means for setting the “start time” and the “closing time” and for selecting whether or not to provide the “gameable period”. The invention is not limited to this, and a software switch can also be used. The amusement shop needs to set the setting key type switch 112 and the period setting switch 114 to “ON” in order to set the “start time” and “end time”. If the setting key type switch 112 is in the “ON” state without providing the 114, the software-like switch is turned “ON”, and the “start time” and “end” are operated by operating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the like. The time may be set. When the “start time” and the “end time” are set by operating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, etc., the software-like switch is turned “ON”. May be generated.
[0110]
Further, in addition to the slot machine as in the present embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko gaming machine. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to a game program that executes the above-described operation of the slot machine for a home game machine in a pseudo manner. In this case, the recording medium for recording the game program may be a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an internal structure of the gaming machine.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit of the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram including a function realizing unit (operation unit).
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display example of a display screen.
FIG. 6 is a main flowchart of the main control circuit.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart following FIG. 6;
FIG. 8 is a flowchart following FIG. 7;
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a command reception-related process.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a game machine power supply system.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game machine power supply system.
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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Cabinet, 2a ... Panel display part, 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel, 4L, 4C, 4R ... Display window, 5 ... Liquid crystal display device, 5a ... Liquid crystal display screen, 6 ... Start lever, 7L , 7C, 7R: Stop button, 8a: Cross down line, 8b: Top line, 8c: Center line, 8d: Bottom line, 8e: Cross up line, 9a: 1-BET lamp, 9b: 2-BET lamp, 9c ... Maximum BET lamp, 10 ... Base part, 11 ... 1-BET switch, 12 ... 2-BET switch, 13 ... Maximum BET switch, 14 ... C / P switch, 15 ... Medal payout exit, 16 ... Medal receiving part, 17 ... WIN lamp, 18 ... payout display section, 19 ... credit display section, 20 ... bonus game information display section, 21L, 21R ... speaker, 22 ... medal slot 22S: inserted medal sensor, 23: payout table panel, 26: cross button, 27: ○ button, 28: X button, 29: door open / close release switch, 30: microcomputer, 31: CPU, 32: ROM, 33 RAM, 34 clock pulse generating circuit, 35 frequency divider, 36 random number generator, 37 sampling circuit, 38 antenna, 39 standard radio wave processing circuit, 40 motor driving circuit, 41 hopper driving circuit 42, an I / O port, 45, a lamp drive circuit, 46, a reel stop signal circuit, 48, a display section drive circuit, 49L, 49C, 49R, a stepping motor, 50, a reel position detection circuit, 51, a payout completion signal circuit Reference numeral 71: Main control circuit 72: Sub-control circuit 101: Power supply unit 102: Hopper 103: Medal detection unit 111: Power supply main unit Switch 112, setting key type switch, 113 reset switch, 114 switchable mode setting switch, 115 switch mode with / without stop, 116 mode switch with / without automatic payment, 121 ... standard radio wave processing Means, 122: First clock control means, 123: First basic clock means, 124: Game start permission determination means, 125: Game available period setting means, 126: Winning determination means, 127: Information transmission means, 131: Information reception Means, 132: second clock control means, 133, second basic clock means, 134, information storage means, 135, display control means, 151, island power supply device, 152, standard radio wave processing means, 153, clock control means, 154: basic clock means, 155: power supply determination means, 156: time input means, 157: power supply means.

Claims (6)

In a gaming machine comprising variable display means for variably displaying symbols required for a game, and providing a predetermined game value to a player in accordance with a stop mode of the variable display means, time information based on standard radio waves A gaming machine provided with a clock function having: 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising occurrence time display means for displaying a time at which a special gaming state advantageous to the player has occurred based on time information of the clock function. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game is shifted from a game restricted state in which a game is restricted to a game unrestricted state in which a game is not restricted, or from the game unrestricted state. 4. Setting means for setting at least one of the second times of shifting to the restricted state, and from the game restricted state based on the time information of the clock function and the time set by the setting means. A gaming machine comprising state transition means for transitioning to the game unrestricted state or from the game unrestricted state to the game restricted state. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the restricted game state is a non-playable state in which the player cannot play a game, and the non-restricted game state is a playable state in which the player can play a game. 5. A gaming machine characterized by the following. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein when the second time is reached in a special game state advantageous to a player, the state transition means is configured to terminate the special game state when the second time is reached. 6. A gaming machine characterized by shifting from a non-restricted state to the game restricted state. In a power supply device configured to supply power to one or more gaming machines,
A clock function having time information based on standard radio waves,
Setting means for setting at least one of a supply start time for starting supply of power to the gaming machine and a time for ending supply of power to the gaming machine, and time information having the clock function; A power supply device comprising: a power supply determination unit that starts or ends supply of power to the gaming machine based on a time set by a setting unit.

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