JP2006000250A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine which enables the players to get the degree of the dividend for the roles won without memorizing the degree of the dividend for the roles nor checking the dividend list and also enables the use of display devices such as liquid crystal display devices or LED display devices, light emitting members such as lamps, design panels or the like in the area on the front of the slot machine for improving the performance effect for the games by eliminating the need for the dividend list which traditionally occupied the area. <P>SOLUTION: The combination of symbols showing the winning of the roles is made up of the symbols indicating the number of the game media to be put out for the winning of the roles. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly to a slot machine that uses the number of game media paid out (number of payouts) for winning a winning combination as a symbol (symbol).

  In general, the slot machine has (1) a symbol display means in which three symbol display columns for performing variable display and stop display of a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction, and (2) a symbol change display by the symbol display means. A display window for mainly observing; (3) a start lever for starting display of variation of the symbol by the symbol display means; and (4) arranged corresponding to the symbol variation row. Three stop buttons for stopping and displaying the variable display are provided.

  In such a slot machine, an electronic lottery regarding formation of a winning combination is performed inside the machine when a game medium such as a medal is inserted and a start lever is operated. When this internal lottery is completed, the variable display of symbols belonging to all symbol display columns is started in the display window. Thereafter, when the player sequentially presses (presses) the stop button, the symbols variably displayed in the display window are sequentially stopped and displayed according to the order of the pressing operations. A winning determination is made when symbols in all symbol display rows are stopped and displayed. As a result, the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line crossing the three symbol display rows in the display window matches the symbol combination indicating the winning combination of the winning combination internally established in the internal lottery. Is determined as a winning condition, and the number of game media corresponding to the type of winning combination is paid out to the player.

  Here, “to push” refers to the act of observing the symbol variation display in the display window and pressing the stop button in anticipation of the timing at which the symbol to be stopped appears in the display window.

  There are two types of symbol display means, one using a mechanical reel and one using a simulation reel. In the mechanical reel slot machine, multiple types of symbols are drawn along the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel. By rotating and stopping these rotating reels mechanically, symbol variation display and stop display are achieved. Is done. On the other hand, the simulation reel slot machine is equipped with a display device such as a liquid crystal display device that electrically displays a symbol image, and by electrically controlling the driving of the display device, a variable display and a stop display of the symbol. Is achieved.

  The above-mentioned plural kinds of symbols are provided so that numbers, letters, symbols, etc. are mixed, such as “7”, “BAR”, “bell design”, “cherry design”, etc. The types of roles are associated with each other.

  In addition, as the types of the above-mentioned roles, there are a plurality of types of small roles that end by paying out one game medium at the time of winning, and a special role that additionally gives a special game that can acquire a large amount of game media after winning a prize. When the special role is won, the game state is shifted from the normal game state to the special game state. The special role includes a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) role and a regular bonus ( (Hereinafter referred to as “RB”). For these small roles and special roles, the number of game media to be paid out at the time of winning is determined for each type. For example, when the Bell role is won, 10 medals are paid out, or when the BB role is won, 15 medals are given. The number of payouts of a plurality of types of game media is provided, and the small combination is called in association with the number of medals to be paid out (number of dividends) such as a 6-sheet combination, a 10-sheet combination, and a 15-sheet combination. Sometimes.

  The number of game media payouts at the time of winning for each type of combination is displayed as a payout table, for example, in front of the slot machine and above the symbol display means in parallel with the symbol (Patent Document 1). ).

  The “RB role” is a role for shifting the game state to an RB game (special game) in which a JAC game that can give a relatively large game medium to a player can be continuously performed a predetermined number of times. On the other hand, the “BB combination” is a combination that shifts the gaming state to a BB game (special game) in which a combination of a small combination game that is established with a high probability of winning a small combination and the RB game can be set a plurality of times.

  A player who plays a game using the slot machine constructed as described above sets the effective line (betting line) by inserting the gaming media for the number of bets, and then operates the start lever to watch the variably displayed symbols. While the stop button is operated, the symbol display means (revolving reel) is sequentially stopped, and when all the rotating reels are stopped, the symbols arranged on the active line are a combination indicating a winning combination, for example, “bell” − A cycle in which “Bell”-“Bell”, “7”-“7”-“7”, etc. are all prepared, that is, whether one of the winning combinations or the winning combination has been won is repeatedly enjoyed during the game.

JP 2003-325740 A

  However, in recent years, the symbols have become complicated, and it may not be clear how many symbols have been used. It is often the case that the number of payouts is checked by looking at the indicator that displays the number of payouts or by looking at the payout table. is there.

  In addition, since it is necessary to provide a payout table on the front surface of the slot machine, the space on the front surface of the limited slot machine is deprived, and the liquid crystal display device and lamp provided to enhance the effect of the game As a result, the occupying area of decorations such as varieties is limited.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine that can know the number of payouts for a winning combination without remembering the number of payouts for a winning combination or checking a payout table.

  Further, the present invention does not need to provide a payout table, the area on the front surface of the slot machine that has been provided with a conventional payout table, a display device such as a liquid crystal display device and an LED display device for improving the effect of the game, An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can be used for light emitting members such as lamps, design panels, and the like.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present inventor has noted that if the element of the number of payouts is included in the pattern, the payout table can be made unnecessary, and other elements can be provided in the area where the payout table is deleted.

  That is, the present invention comprises a symbol display means in which a plurality of symbol display rows for performing variable display and stop display of a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in the horizontal direction, a start operation means for starting the variable display of symbols by the symbol display means, A combination lottery means for performing an internal lottery for a plurality of types of combinations, a plurality of stop operation means provided in correspondence with a plurality of symbol variation sequences, and a stop display of symbol variation display by the symbol display means, When a combination of symbols indicating the winning combination of the winning combination established by the lottery means is stopped and displayed on the active line crossing a plurality of symbol variation rows, it is determined that the winning combination is determined by the winning determining unit, and the winning determining unit determines that the winning combination has been won. In the slot machine having a payout means for paying out the number of game media corresponding to the winning combination when the winning combination is made, the combination of symbols indicating the winning combination of the winning combination It is composed by the symbol representing the payout number of game media by those according to the slot machine according to claim.

  According to this slot machine, since the combination of symbols indicating the winning combination of the above-mentioned combination is constituted by a symbol representing the number of game media paid out by winning the winning combination, the number of payouts can be understood from the symbol. is there.

  For example, a part or all of a plurality of types of symbols displayed by the symbol display means are numbers, the symbol combinations “8”-“8”-“8” are arranged on the effective line, and the combination of “8” is won. In this case, the number of payouts (number of payouts) is 8, and 8 game media are paid out. At this time, when a general small role, a replay role and a special role are provided as the types of roles, for example, only the symbols constituting the small role or a combination of a winning combination of the small role and the replay role are included in the small role. If the number symbol representing the number of payouts related to the winning is used, the special role can be distinguished from the small role and the like, and the player can win the special role (the combination of the winning symbols for the special role) is not reduced. Specifically, as in the embodiment to be described later, only the symbols constituting the winning of the small role may be a number representing the number of payouts, or in addition to this, the symbols constituting the winning of the replay role may be represented by “0” (numeral number). Or not). Also, an almighty symbol corresponding to any of a plurality of types of symbols constituting a combination of symbols for winning a prize may be provided. When all symbols are number symbols representing the number of dividends, in addition to the number symbols representing the number of dividends constituting the winning combination of the small role and the replay role as described above, the BB role and the RB role are also won. For example, if the number of payouts is 15, the number symbol is “15”. If the number of payouts is the same for the BB role and the RB role, they are further distinguished by color coding. That's fine.

  In the present invention, the “symbol representing the number of game media payouts” widely includes symbols such as pictures (images), characters, and the like including numbers or symbols that can imply numbers.

  Further, in the present invention, the symbol representing the number of payouts may be represented by a different color for each type of symbol, and in this way, the player can stop displaying the symbol that is variably displayed. The operation of the stop operation means can be assisted with both symbols and colors.

  According to the present invention, when a winning combination is made, even if the number of payouts of the winning combination is not remembered or the payout table is not checked, the number of payouts of the game medium can be determined only by looking at the stopped display. Can be understood.

  In addition, since there is no need to provide a payout table, the area on the front of the slot machine that has been provided with a conventional payout table is displayed on a display such as a liquid crystal display device, an LED display device, a lamp, etc. It can be used for members, design panels and the like. That is, a large effect image display device, effect light emitting device, design, and the like can be used.

  The features of the present invention will be described below by showing the best mode for carrying out the present invention.

[External configuration of slot machine]
1 to 4, a slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes (1) a housing 2 having a box shape with an open front surface, and (2) the housing 2 And a front door 3 attached to be openable and closable.

  A front panel 4 is mounted on the front face of the center portion of the front door 3. A display window 5 is formed in the main part of the front panel 4. The display window 5 is mainly for observing the three rotating reels 6L, 6C, 6R in the housing 2, and a plurality of types of reels are provided on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. The pattern is drawn along the circumferential direction. A total of nine 3 × 3 symbols are observed through the display window 5. Both the display window 5 and the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are arranged so as to face the player.

  On the left side of the display window 5, five betting line display lamps 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, and 7E are provided. These betting line display lamps 7A to 7E are lighted to indicate an active line in one game. On the other hand, on the right side of the display window 5, a start lamp 8, a loading instruction lamp 9, a replay lamp 10, an assist time (AT) notification lamp 11 and a game overlamp 12 are provided. The start lamp 8 is a lamp that lights or blinks when the game can be started. The insertion instruction lamp 9 is a lamp that is lit when a medal can be inserted into the slot machine 1. The replay lamp 10 is a lamp that is turned on when a replay winning combination is won. The AT notification lamp 11 is a lamp that is turned on when the gaming state shifts to AT. The game overlamp 12 is a lamp that lights up when the game is over. These lamps 8 to 12 are arranged in this order from the upper side to the lower side of the front panel 4.

  On the display window 5, five betting lines 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D, and 13E passing through the window surface of the display window 5 are provided.

  Below the display window 5, a payout number display 14, a game number display 15, and a credit display 16 are provided. The payout number display 14 is a display that displays the number of medals paid out to the player and the number of credits given to the player when a winning occurs. The game number display unit 15 is a display unit that displays the number of small role games and JAC games in the BB game, the number of JAC games in the RB game, the number of AT games, and the like. The credit display 16 is a display that displays the number of credits. These indicators 14-16 are 7 segment indicators, and are arranged on the front panel 4 from left to right in this order. In the following description, the terms “BB game” and “RB game” are collectively referred to as “bonus game”.

  Here, the “credit” is the number of medals stored in the slot machine 1 as a valuable value owned by the player.

  An upper panel 17 is attached to the upper part of the front door 3. A liquid crystal display device (hereinafter referred to as “LCD”) 18 is provided at the center of the upper panel 17. The LCD 18 is a means for displaying information related to the game effect, and displays various effect information according to the game situation. Alternatively, the game effect information may be displayed using an LED display device or an EL display device. A pair of left and right speakers 19A and 19B are mounted on the upper panel 17 with the LCD 18 in between. These speakers 19A and 19B are means for generating sound effects according to the game situation. On the other hand, a lower panel 20 is attached to the lower part of the front door 3. On the lower panel 20, a model name, an image design, and the like are printed, and a medal payout port 21 and a medal tray 22 are provided below the model name.

  An operation unit 23 is provided between the front panel 4 and the lower panel 20. The operation unit 23 includes a medal slot 24, a bet button 25, a start lever 26, stop buttons 27L, 27C, and 27R, and a credit / settlement switching button 28. The medal slot 24 is arranged on the right side of the upper surface of the operation unit 23. The bet button 25 is a button used when setting the number of medals inserted from the insertion slot 24, and is an intermediate position between the start lever 26 and the left stop button 27L on the upper surface of the operation unit 23. Is arranged. The start lever 26 is a lever used when starting a game, and the stop buttons 27L, 27C, 27R are buttons used when stopping the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. Specifically, when the left stop button 27L is operated, the rotation of the left reel 6L is stopped. When the middle stop button 27C is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 6C is stopped. When the right stop button 27R is operated, the rotation of the right reel 6R is stopped. These stop buttons 27L, 27C, and 27R are arranged corresponding to the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R in the front center portion of the operation unit 23. On the other hand, the start lever 26 is disposed on the left side of the stop buttons 27L, 27C, 27R on the front surface of the operation unit 23. The credit / settlement switching button 28 is a button for switching between the manual insertion mode and the credit mode of medals, and is disposed on the left side of the start lever 26 in front of the operation unit 23. Further, although not shown, reach eyes and chance eyes are displayed in a pattern at the center of the upper surface of the operation unit 23.

  When a game is played in the manual insertion mode, it is necessary to insert medals into the insertion slot 24 while the insertion instruction lamp 9 is lit. Therefore, the betting line (valid line) to be activated differs depending on the number of inserted medals (game media). Specifically, when one medal is inserted, the first betting line 13A extending horizontally in the middle of the display window 5 is activated, and this one line 13A becomes a betting target. At this time, the betting line display lamp 7A arranged at the left end of the first betting line 13A is turned on. When two medals are inserted, in addition to the first betting line 13A, the second betting line 13B and the third betting line 13C extending horizontally in the upper and lower stages of the display window 5 are activated. 13C is a betting target. At this time, in addition to lighting of the betting line display lamp A, betting line display lamps 7B and 7C arranged at the left end of the second betting line 13B and the third betting line 13C are lit. When three medals are inserted, in addition to the first betting line 13A, the second betting line 13B, and the third betting line 13C, the fourth betting line 13D and the fifth betting line 13E on the diagonal line of the display window 5 are displayed. Is activated and becomes a betting object arranged in these five lines 13A to 13E. At this time, in addition to lighting of the betting line display lamps 7A to 7C, betting line display lamps 7D and 7E arranged at the left end of the fourth betting line 13D and the fifth betting line 13E are lit. In this slot machine 1, the maximum number of medals bet is three.

  In such a manual insertion mode, when a winning combination is established due to the combination of symbols indicating winnings on the effective line, the number of medals (profits) corresponding to the type of winning combination is paid out 21. Is paid out to the tray 22.

  On the other hand, the betting line (valid line) activated in the credit mode differs depending on the number of times the bet button 25 is pressed. Specifically, when the bet button 25 is pressed once, the first betting line 13A is activated, and this one line 13A becomes a betting object. In other words, one medal is a bet target. Therefore, the betting line display lamp 7A is turned on. When the bet button 25 is pressed twice, the first betting line 13A, the second betting line 13B, and the third betting line 13C are activated, and these three lines 13A to 13C become betting targets. In other words, two medals are betable. Therefore, the betting line display lamps 7A to 7C are lit. When the bet button 25 is pressed three times, the first betting line 13A, the second betting line 13B, the third betting line 13C, the fourth betting line 13D and the fifth betting line 13E are activated. Lines 13A to 13E are to be wagered. In other words, three medals are to bet. Therefore, the betting line display lamps 7A to 7E are turned on. In the slot machine 1, four or more operations are invalid.

  In such a credit mode, when a combination of winning symbols is aligned on the above-mentioned effective line, and the winning is achieved, the number of medals to be paid out within the range not exceeding the upper limit of the credit when the winning occurs is a slot machine. Stored at 1. When the upper limit of credit is exceeded, the number of medals exceeding the upper limit are paid out from the payout opening 21 to the tray 22.

  When the number of medals to be bet is set according to the procedure of the manual insertion mode or the credit mode, the control device 100 (see FIG. 7) takes in the medals for the set bet number. The condition for starting the game is established by taking in the medal. At this time, the start lamp 8 is turned on or blinks. When the start lever 26 is operated in the operating state of the start lamp 8, the control device 100 rotates all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R all at once.

  When the stop buttons 27L, 27C, and 27R are pressed, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operation is stopped. When all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R stop rotating and one of the winning combinations is aligned on the active line, the control device 100 gives a predetermined profit according to the type of winning combination that has been established. The game is given to the player in a manner corresponding to the input mode.

Referring to FIG. 2, between the left side area of LCD 18 and speaker 19A and between the right side area of LCD 18 and speaker 19B, a desired game history among a plurality of game history images displayed on LCD 18 is displayed. A total of four switching buttons K and F for switching and displaying images are provided so as to be arranged in the vertical direction. The LCD 18 has a large width so that the left and right side edges are adjacent to the speakers 19 </ b> A and 19 </ b> B, the upper edge is adjacent to the upper edge of the front door 3, and the lower edge is the upper edge of the display window 5. It has a very large display surface with a vertical dimension that is large enough to be adjacent to the edge. Therefore, display contents that could not be displayed at a time in the past are displayed at the same time. Specifically, a menu screen for switching to various game history images is displayed in one third of the LCD 18, and an effect image using a character or the like is constantly displayed in the remaining two thirds. . The game history image menu is a graph showing the maximum number of medals earned in a bonus game, the number of times a bonus is won a day, the number of games played from the previous bonus game to the present, the number of medals paid out and the number of medals inserted. Tables or explanations about games can be exemplified. These exemplified menus are displayed on the LCD 18 in advance. The switching button K includes (1) a first cursor movement button K1 for moving the cursor in the advancing direction on the display screen in order to select a desired menu from a plurality of menus, and (2) a display. A second cursor movement K2 for moving the cursor back in the direction on the screen is included. On the other hand, the switching button F includes (1) a determination button F1 for determining whether or not to switch to a game history image having the menu contents indicated by the cursor moved by the cursor movement buttons K1 and K2, and (2) this switching. And a cancel button F2 for returning the game history image to the original image.
[Internal configuration of slot machine]
Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, in the housing 2, the reels 6L, 6C, 6R, stepping motors SML, SMC, SMR, which are driving sources of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R, a hopper 30, and a probability setting box 31 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are arranged in the center of the housing 2, and the locations where the hopper 30 and the probability setting box 31 are installed are based on the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. It has been decided. As shown in FIG. 6, the rotating shaft 61 of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is rotatably supported by a bracket 32 in the housing 2, and the end of each rotating shaft 61 is each stepping motor. It is coupled to the output shafts of SML, SMC and SMR.

The hopper 30 is a means for storing and releasing medals, and is attached to the bottom surface of the housing 2 below the reels 6L, 6C, 6R as shown in FIG. On the other hand, the probability setting box 31 is attached to the bottom surface of the housing 2 on the left side of the hopper 30.
[Electrical configuration of control device]
Referring to FIG. 7, control device 100 is a microcomputer, and includes CPU 1001, ROM 1002, RAM 1003, clock pulse generation circuit 1004, random number generator 1005, motor drive control circuit 1006, lamp drive control circuit 1007, and display drive. A control circuit 1008, an LCD drive control circuit 1009, a sound output control circuit 10010, and a hopper drive control circuit 10011 are provided.

  The CPU 1001 manages the control center of the slot machine 1 and performs various controls according to programs stored in the ROM 1002. Examples of the control target of the CPU 1001 include stepping motors SML, SMC, SMR, various lamps 7A to 7E, 8 to 12, various displays 14 to 16, LCD 18, speakers 19A and 19B, and a hopper 30. Control signals for these control elements are respectively sent through a motor drive control circuit 1006, a lamp drive control circuit 1007, a display drive control circuit 1008, an LCD drive control circuit 1009, a sound output control circuit 1009, and a hopper drive control circuit 10011. Given from the CPU 1001.

  The CPU 1001 includes (1) operation signals of the bet button 25, the start lever 26, the stop buttons 27L, 27C, and 27R and the credit / settlement switching button 28, and (2) the medal insertion detection sensor 200 and the medal discharge detection sensor 300. Each sensing output, (3) a rotational position detection signal of the rotational position detection circuit 400, and (4) each switching signal of the key switch SW1, the probability setting switch SW2, and the reset switch SW3 are given.

  The operation signals of the stop buttons 27L, 27C, and 27R are subjected to predetermined processing by the reel stop signal processing circuit 500 and then input to the CPU 1001 as reel stop signals.

  The medal insertion detection sensor 200 is a sensor for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 24, and is provided in association with the medal insertion slot 24. On the other hand, the medal discharge detection sensor 300 is provided in association with the medal discharge position of the hopper 30, and the sensing signal is subjected to a predetermined process by the medal discharge completion signal processing circuit 600 and then the medal discharge completion signal. As input to the CPU 1001.

  The rotational position detection circuit 400 is a circuit for detecting the rotational position of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R. The rotational position detection circuit 400 is an optical sensor provided in association with each reel 6L, 6C, 6R, and each stepping motor SML. , SMC, SMR, and a rotary encoder provided in the vicinity of SMR. When the rotation of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R stops, the CPU 1001 identifies the type of stop symbol of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R on the effective line based on the detection signal of the rotation position detection circuit 400. To do.

  The key switch SW1, the probability setting switch SW2, and the reset switch SW3 are built in the probability setting box 31. The key switch SW1 is a switch for switching between the game mode and the probability setting mode. On the other hand, the probability setting switch SW2 is a switch for switching the setting value of the winning probability related to the winning combination lottery, and the switching signal is input to the CPU 1001 only when the probability setting mode is set by the key switch SW1. Accepted.

  In order to start the game, when the start lever 26 is operated by the player and the operation signal is input, the CPU 1001 passes through the motor drive control circuit 1006 to start the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. A start signal is output to the stepping motors SML, SMC, SMR. As a result, the symbols 6L, 6C, and 6R start to change in the display window 5. On the other hand, in order to stop the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R, when the stop button 27L, 27C, 27R is pressed by the player and the operation signal is input, the CPU 1001 corresponds to the operated stop button. In order to stop the rotation of the reel, a stop signal is output to the stepping motors SML, SMC, SMR via the motor drive control circuit 1006. As a result, the variation of the symbols of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R in the display window 5 is sequentially stopped.

  The ROM 1002 includes (1) a game program for controlling the slot machine 1 to pay out medals in a manner corresponding to the betting target medal input mode, (2) initial values of variables used in the game program, (3) A group of data indicating the correspondence between the combination of symbols and random numbers, (4) various image data to be displayed on the LCD 18, (5) a table used for internal lottery (role lottery) relating to formation of a winning combination, and (6) gaming state. Whether or not to shift from the normal gaming state (the gaming state in which the internally winning bonus combination is carried over and accumulated) to the bonus combination release permitting gaming state (bonus release mode) that allows the release of the stored bonus combination. (7) It is decided by lottery whether or not to switch the gaming state from the bonus release mode to the normal gaming state. Such as a table to be used when is stored. This game program is executed by the control device 100 functioning as a microcomputer.

  The RAM 1003 interfaces with the CPU 1001 and functions as a working area for the CPU 1001. Specifically, writing and reading of values of flags and variables necessary for control of game and symbol change are performed.

  The clock pulse generation circuit 1004 is a circuit for generating a reference clock pulse, and supplies the generated reference clock pulse to the CPU 1001.

  The random number generator 1005 is a means for generating random numbers used when various electronic lotteries related to games are performed inside the machine, and for extracting arbitrary random numbers from the generated random numbers. The random number is supplied to the CPU 1001. For example, when a command for generating a random number when performing a winning combination lottery is given from the CPU 1001 to the random number generator 1005, the random number generator 1005 generates a random number within a predetermined range and a signal indicating the value of the random number Is output. When a random number is input from the random number generator 1005, the CPU 1001 searches a data group stored in the ROM 1002 to determine a combination of symbols corresponding to the random number, and assigns a numerical value corresponding to the combination to a variable. To do.

  The lamp drive control circuit 1007 generates a lamp drive signal based on an instruction signal from the CPU 1001, and supplies the generated lamp drive signal to the various lamps 7A to 7E and 8 to 12. As a result, the various lamps 7A to 7E and 8 to 12 are lit or blinked to notify a predetermined event.

  The display device drive control circuit 1008 generates a display device drive signal based on an instruction signal from the CPU 1001, and supplies the generated display device drive signal to the various displays 14-16. As a result, the various indicators 14-16 display a predetermined event.

  The LCD drive control circuit 1009 generates an LCD drive signal based on an instruction signal from the CPU 1001 and supplies the generated LCD drive signal to the LCD 18. As a result, the LCD 18 displays various game effect information on the display surface.

  The sound output control circuit 10010 generates a sound output signal based on the instruction signal from the CPU 1001, and gives the generated sound output signal to the speakers 19A and 19B. As a result, the speakers 19A and 19B emit sound effects according to the game situation.

The hopper drive control circuit 10011 generates a hopper drive signal based on an instruction signal from the CPU 1001 and gives the generated hopper drive signal to the hopper 30. As a result, the hopper 30 discharges the stored medals to the tray 22 through the medal payout opening 21.
[Reel design and composition]
Referring to FIG. 8, 21 symbols are respectively displayed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R, and these symbols are symbols constituting a combination of symbols indicating a winning combination of BB, this embodiment. Is “7”, a symbol constituting a combination of symbols indicating a winning combination of RB, “BAR” in the present embodiment and a symbol configuring a combination of symbols indicating a winning of a replay role, “RP” in the present embodiment. , And symbols constituting a combination of symbols indicating winnings of various small roles. In the present embodiment, the symbols are composed of the numbers “6”, “8” and “2” (see FIG. 9), and these symbols are arranged. Yes. These symbols are displayed in different colors for each type. For example, symbol “7” is red, “BAR” is black, “RP” is light blue, circle “6” is yellowish green, circle “8” is yellow, and circle “2” is pink. Furthermore, the symbols “7” and “BAR” constituting the winning combination of the bonus combination (special combination) are large patterns that protrude to the vicinity of both ends of the reel, and are dark (clear), that is, conspicuous. Color is used to assist in pushing. On the other hand, the three kinds of symbols “6”, “8” and “2” constituting the small role winning are displayed at the center of the reel in the width direction and are smaller than the symbols indicating the special winning. In addition, a light color (intermediate color) is used, which serves to enhance the symbol indicating the special role winning.

Referring to FIG. 9, symbols “6”, “8” and “2”, which are the symbols constituting the small role, are respectively associated with the 6-character role, the 8-character role, and the 2-time character role. The number of medals indicated or implied by the symbol is controlled so as to be paid out as a payout. For example, when a medal is inserted into the insertion slot 24 or the bet button 25 is pressed, three medals are betted and five effective lines (betting lines) 13A to 13E are set. When the three rotary reels 6L to 6R start to rotate by the operation and then the three stop buttons 27L to 27R are operated to stop all the rotary reels 6L to 6R, as shown in FIG. When three symbols “6” are arranged (aligned) on the line 13A, six medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 21 even if six winning combinations are won. Similarly, when three symbols “8” are arranged on the active line, eight medals are paid out, and when symbol “2” is stopped and displayed on the left reel 6 </ b> L in the display window 5. In this case, two medals are paid out for each active line related to the stop position.
[Control flow]
Referring to FIG. 11, first, in the normal gaming state, CPU 1001 in control device 100 waits for the betting line to be activated and the betting to be completed (step S1). When the betting line is activated by inserting a medal from the insertion slot 24 in the manual insertion mode or by pushing a bet button (bet switch) 25 in the credit mode to insert the medal into the slot machine 1, the CPU 1001 Then, it is determined that the betting is completed, and the operation of the start lever 26 is awaited (step S2). At this time, the start lamp 8 is turned on or blinks.

  When the start lever (start switch) 26 is operated, the CPU 1001 performs a lottery drawing (step S3). Specifically, the CPU 1001 extracts a random number generated by the random number generator 1005, and uses this random number to determine a role lottery determination table (a table in which a range of random numbers is associated with various types of roles) stored in the ROM 1002. It is determined whether or not any winning combination has been won and no winning combination has been won. At this time, if a winning combination is won, the CPU 1001 sets a winning combination establishment flag and determines a combination of winning symbols of the winning combination.

  When the winning combination lottery ends, the CPU 1001 determines whether or not the winning combination is won internally in the winning combination lottery (step S4). At this time, if the winning combination is won internally, the CPU 1001 determines whether there is a bonus combination flag, that is, whether there is a bonus stock (step S15). If there is a bonus combination flag, The process proceeds to bonus release game process S16. The “out-going combination” is a combination that does not accompany the player with a profit (medal payout), and the winning probability is set to be extremely low, for example, 1/8000. Alternatively, the process may be moved to step S15 on condition that a specific small combination such as a two-piece combination is won internally. On the other hand, if there is no bonus combination flag in step S15, the CPU 1001 moves the process to step S9. The bonus release game process is not a feature of the present invention, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  When it is determined in step S4 that the winning combination is not won, the CPU 1001 determines whether or not a bonus combination is won internally in the winning lottery (step S5). At this time, if the bonus combination is won internally, the CPU 1001 stocks cumulatively to carry over the bonus combination flag (step S6), and then the process proceeds to step S9. On the other hand, if the bonus combination has not been won internally, the CPU 1001 moves the process to step S7 without performing the flag stock process.

  When the process proceeds to step S7, the CPU 1001 determines whether or not the small combination has been won internally in the combination lottery of step S3. If the small combination has been won internally, a flag corresponding to the small combination won internally. Stand up. On the other hand, if the small role has not been won internally, the CPU 1001 shifts the processing to step S9.

  In step S9, the CPU 1001 starts rotating the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. As a result, the variable display of the symbols of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is started in the display window 5.

  When the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is started, the CPU 1001 waits for the stop buttons (stop switches) 27L, 27C, 27R to be pressed (step S10). When any of the stop buttons 27L, 27C, 27R is operated, the CPU 1001 executes a corresponding reel stop process (step S11). Here, in a state where the bonus combination is won internally, when stopping the reels 6L, 6C, 6R, the CPU 1001 performs kicking control so that the winning combination of bonus combination is not aligned along the active line. Do. On the other hand, when the small role or replay role is internally won and the small role winning flag is set, the CPU 1001 wins the winning combination corresponding to the winning flag when stopping the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. Pull-in control is performed so that the combination of symbols can be easily aligned along the effective line. Thereafter, the CPU 1001 waits for the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R to stop (step S12).

  When the stop operation of all the stop buttons 27L, 27C, and 27R is completed and the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R is stopped, the CPU 1001 performs a winning determination process and a payout process (profit giving process) (Steps S13 and S13). Step S14). When a winning combination (for example, a small combination or a replay combination) is established in the winning determination process, the CPU 1001 inputs a medal (profit) corresponding to the winning combination in the payout process in the medal target input mode. To players in a manner consistent with If it is determined in step S13 that the replay combination has been won, the CPU 1001 activates a betting line similar to the betting line in the game, and the process proceeds to step S2. Specifically, in the payout process, medals are paid out to the tray 22 in the manual insertion mode. On the other hand, in the credit mode, medals paid out within a range not exceeding the upper limit of credit are stored in the slot machine 1 as credits. However, when the upper limit of credit is exceeded, the number of medals exceeding the upper limit are paid out to the tray 22. When the winning determination process and the payout process are completed, the CPU 1001 returns the process to step S1 again and waits for the completion of the bet.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance composition of the slot machine concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a side view of a slot machine. It is a top view of the slot machine. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine, Comprising: The state which opened the front door is shown. It is a side view which cuts and shows a part of slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a control apparatus. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence on a rotation reel. It is explanatory drawing which shows the combination of the winning symbol of a combination, and the number of payouts. It is a figure which shows the state by which the rotation reel stopped and the symbol was stopped and displayed. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control of the whole game.

Explanation of symbols

1 Slot machine 5 (5L, 5C, 5R) Display window 6A, 6C, 6R Reel 18 LCD
26 Start lever 27L, 27C, 27R Stop button 100 Control device 1001 CPU
1002 ROM
1003 RAM

Claims (3)

Design display means that displays multiple symbols in a row in the horizontal direction to display multiple types of symbols in variable display and stop display, start operation means to start symbol display by symbol display means, and multiple types of roles As a combination lottery means for performing an internal lottery, and a combination established by a plurality of stop operating means and a combination lottery means for stopping and displaying the symbol variation display by the symbol display means. A winning combination determining unit that determines that a winning combination is received when a combination of symbols indicating a winning combination is stopped and displayed on an active line that crosses a plurality of symbol variation columns, and the winning combination is determined when the winning combination determining unit determines that the winning combination has been won. In a slot machine having payout means for paying out a number of game media corresponding to the played role,
A slot machine, wherein a combination of symbols indicating winning of the above-mentioned combination is constituted by a symbol indicating the number of game media to be paid out by winning the winning combination. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein only a small combination is constituted by a symbol representing the number of game media paid out by winning a combination. 3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the symbol representing the number of payouts is represented by a different color for each symbol type.

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