JP2006061295A - Game table - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game table where a player can enjoy selecting of the quantity of game media to be used for once game. <P>SOLUTION: In a three-medium supply game, a lottery for deciding whether to shift to an AT mode is carried out or not. In a two-medium supply game, internal winning probability to a small role 1 is higher than that in the three-medium supply game. In the case of internal winning, a pressing order is restricted by a lottery. In the AT mode, when the two-medium supply game is carried out, missing of getting is eliminated in the case of operating a stop button in the pressing order reported by internal winning of the small role 1, so that it is possible to aim at acquiring of a token. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a slot machine (pachislot) and a pachinko machine.

Conventionally, some game machines can select an amount of game media to be used for one game. For example, a conventional slot machine is started on condition that medals are used in the range of 1 to 3 medals. Inside such a slot machine, a winning combination is drawn based on the probability set according to the number of inserted coins (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2001-170256 A

  However, in the above prior art, even if the amount of game media used for one game is different, the contents of the game are the same, and it is interesting for the player to select and play the game media amount. There was no.

  In addition, it is not preferable to play a game while reducing the amount of game media to be used, as the operating rate is substantially reduced even when viewed from the game store side. For this reason, game machine manufacturers have also stochastically disadvantageously designed to prevent games from being played with a small number of bets. As a result, the player is forced to play a game using the maximum amount of game media.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a player with the pleasure of selecting the amount of game media to be used for one game.

In order to achieve the above object, in the present invention,
A selection means for selecting whether the amount of game media used for one game is the first prescribed number or the second prescribed number;
Internal lottery means for deciding whether or not to win the internal winning of a predetermined winning combination;
A winning condition determining means for determining a winning condition for winning a combination of pictures corresponding to the winning combination in the inside;
Notification mode transition lottery means for performing lottery of whether to shift to the notification mode, informing the winning conditions when the internal winning is made,
A winning control means for controlling winning for an internal winning winning combination;
An informing means for informing the winning condition in the informing mode;
A game machine equipped with
The notification mode transition lottery means performs a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the notification mode when the first prescribed number is selected by the selection means;
The notification means notifies the winning condition when the second prescribed number is selected by the selection means during the notification mode.

The internal lottery means
When the second prescribed number is selected by the selection means, the predetermined winning combination is made to win internally with a higher probability than when the first prescribed number is selected.

The notification mode transition lottery means,
When the first prescribed number is selected by the selection means, the notification mode is shifted with a higher probability than when the second prescribed number is selected.

A selection means for selecting whether the amount of game media consumed in one game is a first prescribed number or a second prescribed number;
A plurality of reels that have multiple types of patterns around them and are driven to rotate.
Internal lottery means for determining internal winnings for multiple types of winning combinations by lottery,
A start switch for starting rotation of the reel;
A plurality of stop switches provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels for individually stopping rotation of the reels;
Reel stop control means for controlling the reel stop based on the lottery result of the internal lottery means and the operation of the stop switch;
A winning determination means for determining whether the pattern combination displayed in a state where the reel is stopped corresponds to any one of a plurality of predetermined winning pattern combinations;
A payout means for paying out game media in an amount corresponding to the displayed winning picture combination when it is determined by the winning judging means that a predetermined winning picture combination is displayed;
Operation order notifying means for notifying operation order of the plurality of stop switches;
A game machine equipped with
The internal lottery means
When the first prescribed number is selected by the selection means, and further informing the operation order notifying means when the internal winning is performed, performing a lottery on whether to shift to the notification mode,
The reel stop control means includes
When the second prescribed number is selected by the selection means, and when the plurality of stop switches are operated in the operation order notified by the operation order notification means, the operation order notification means The reel stop control is performed so that a predetermined winning combination is won with a higher probability than in the case where the plurality of stop switches are not operated in the notified operation order.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to provide the player with the pleasure of selecting the amount of game media to be used for one game.

  Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the types and arrangement of the patterns, the types of winning combinations, the internal winning probability, the number of payouts, and the like described in this embodiment are merely examples, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention only to them.

  In the gaming machines shown in the following embodiments, the normal gaming mode, the BB (BIG BONUS) game (specific game) mode, and the RB (REGULAR BONUS) / SRB (SHIFT REGULAR BONUS) game (special) In addition to the three states of the (game) mode, an AT (ASSIST TIME) mode (push order notification mode) is prepared. Transition to the BB game mode is made when BB pictures (specific role pictures) are arranged. The RB / SRB game mode is entered when RB / SRB pictures (special role pictures) are prepared. The AT mode is a mode for notifying the pressing order that is advantageous for aligning the internal winning winning combination, and shifts by lottery and is repeated a predetermined number of games. The normal game mode refers to a state during the game when none of these BB game mode, RB / SRB game mode, and AT mode.

<Overview>
An outline of a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. This game table can select whether to use two or three medals as game media for one game. Then, the internal lottery data 10 in the two-throw game (game that has selected to use two medals) and the internal lottery data 20 in the three-throw game (game that has selected to use three medals) Are different settings. The most characteristic difference is that the winning combination (in which the pushing order is specified as a winning condition) is determined only in the internal lottery data 11 used for the normal game with two cards inserted and the internal lottery data 13 used for the general game in the BB game. Here, a small role 1: bell-bell-bell) is prepared, and AT lottery data 23 is prepared only for a normal game with three cards. The internal lottery data 21 for the three-card insertion game also has a lottery data for the Bell winning combination, but the two-card insertion game (1 / 2.67) is better than the three-card insertion game (1 / 15.6). Has a high internal winning probability. However, there is a stop condition selection table 12 for selecting a push order with a probability of 1/6 associated with the small part 1 of the two-card-in game, and even if an internal win is made, if the push order (6 choices) is wrong, a prize is won. Can not. The stop condition selection table 22 associated with one of the three-injection game small roles 1 does not specify the order of pushing, and in a three-injection game, if a bell is won internally, it is possible to win regardless of the order of pushing. Therefore, if the push order is not known, the final winning probability for the bell will not change between the 2-injection game and the 3-injection game. When thrown, if the bell wins internally, the push order will be notified and there will be no miss, so the final winning probability will be very high compared to the three-card throwing game. That is, in the AT mode, the two-card insertion game is more advantageous for the player than the three-card insertion game.

  However, since the lottery itself for shifting to the AT mode is performed only in the three-card insertion game, even if two cards are continuously inserted during the normal game, the game does not shift to the AT mode and is not advantageous. On the other hand, in order to balance the expected value between the two-card insertion game and the three-card insertion game, the lottery probabilities 14 and 24 for internal winning of an accessory (so-called jack) during the RB or SRB game are two-card insertion games (1 /15.2) is set to be considerably lower than the three-card game (1 / 1.02). However, in the general game during the BB game, the winning probability of the small role 1 is higher in the game in which two cards are inserted, and further, in the AT mode during the BB game, the push order is notified. In a game, it is ideal that two cards are inserted and the game shifts to the SRB game and then shifts to the three-card game.

  Note that the BB winning probabilities 15 and 25 are higher when two cards are inserted than when three cards are inserted. It is also possible to shift to sheet loading. However, the overall game is designed so that the payout rate is less than 100% if there is no increase in payout due to the AT mode, so the player can enter the AT mode instead of the two-player game with a high BB winning probability. The game form is such that the game of executing the card insertion is executed and the game shifts to the game of two card insertion after waiting for the AT winning.

<Overall configuration>
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the slot machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The slot machine 100 includes a cabinet 201 that constitutes a casing main body, and a front door 101 that constitutes a door that is attached to the cabinet 201 so as to be openable and closable, and these constitute a casing. The cabinet 201 has a rectangular box shape whose front is open, and a front door 101 is attached to the front of the cabinet 201. The front door 101 is attached to the cabinet 201 via a hinge or the like (not shown) at its left end, and its upper and lower ends and right end are free ends.

  The slot machine 100 is provided with a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of patterns are applied. Specifically, in the center of the slot machine 100, there are three cylindrical reels in which a plurality of types of patterns (for example, “7”, “Bar”, “bell”, “replay”, etc.) are arranged on the outer peripheral surface. Each piece (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) is stored and configured to be rotatable inside the cabinet 201. These main reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by driving means such as a stepping motor (not shown). In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of each pattern is printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the main reels 110 to 112 are configured by sticking this belt-like member to a predetermined circular frame member. When viewed from the player, three patterns on the main reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the pattern display window 113 so that a total of nine patterns can be seen. Then, by rotating each of the main reels 110 to 112, the combination of pictures that can be seen by the player varies. In the present embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100, but the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  Further, a backlight (not shown) for illuminating each picture displayed on the picture display window 113 is arranged on the back of each main reel 110 to 112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each pattern so that each pattern can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each main reel 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of this optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the parts. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the pattern on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the main reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target pattern is displayed on the winning line 114.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating a winning line 114 that is valid for each game. The winning line 114 that becomes effective varies depending on the number of game media (medals in this embodiment) inserted into the slot machine 100. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, in the case of having five winning lines 114, when one medal is inserted, the middle horizontal winning line, and when two medals are inserted, the upper horizontal winning line and the lower horizontal winning line are shown. When 3 sheets are added, 3 lines are added, and 5 lines including 2 diagonal lines are valid, and the winning combination is judged by the combination of the patterns on the effective line 114. It becomes. Of course, the number of winning lines is not limited to five.

  The start lamp 121 is a lamp that informs the player that the reels 110 to 112 are in a state of being able to rotate. When the replay lamp 122 wins a replay which is a winning combination (for example, when a combination of replay-replay-replay replay patterns is arranged on the winning line 114), the next game is replayed to the player. It is a lamp that informs that it is. In the case of a re-game, the medal that is a game medium is exempted in the next game.

  The notification lamp 123 is a lamp for notifying the player that a special winning combination (for example, BB or RB) has been won internally. The medal insertion lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying the player that it is necessary to insert a medal at the start of the game. The medal insertion number display lamp 125 is a lamp for displaying the number of medals inserted by the player. In the present embodiment, since up to three medals can be inserted in one game, the number of medals inserted is displayed using three vertically arranged lamps. Of course, in addition to displaying with a lamp, the number of inserted medals may be directly displayed on a 7-segment display or the like.

  The payout number display unit 126 is a display unit that displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player when winning a winning combination with a medal payout as a result of the game. The game number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of general games in the big bonus game. The stored number display 128 is a display that displays the number of medals stored electronically (credited). The effect lamp 129 is a lamp used for an effect for enhancing the interest of the game.

  The medal insertion buttons 131 and 132 are insertion buttons for electronically inserting the stored medals into the slot machine 100, and are so-called bet buttons. In the present embodiment, there is a maximum medal insertion button 131 (so-called “max bet button”) and a single medal insertion button 132 for inserting one medal every time the button is pressed, and one of these buttons is pressed. As a result, 1 to 3 medals necessary for the game are electronically inserted into the slot machine 100. When inserting two medals, the one-medal insertion button 131 is pressed twice. The number of inserted medals is subtracted from the current stored number, and the remaining number is displayed on the stored number display 128.

  The medal slot block 133 has an opening through which a player directly inserts medals when starting a game. When a medal is directly inserted and a medal is jammed in a medal selector unit (not shown) immediately below the medal slot, the medal cancel switch 133a is operated to eliminate the clogging of the medal.

  The start lever 135 is a lever-type switch that starts the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 as a game start operation. That is, when the desired number of medals is inserted into the medal insertion slot 133 and the start lever 135 is operated, the main reels 110 to 112 start to rotate.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with three stop buttons 136a to 136c. Each stop button is a button-type switch that, when pressed, individually stops the rotation of the corresponding reel 110 to 112. These switches are not limited to lever type and button type, and other types of switches can be used. Each stop button has a lamp (not shown). When the start lever 135 is operated and the reels 110 to 112 can be stopped, the colors of all the lamps that are lit are changed. The color changes from red to blue to inform the player that the stop operation is possible. The lamp of each stop button changes its color from blue to red each time the stop button is pressed. Of course, it is also possible to change the light emission color of the lamp between the stop operation enabled state and other states.

  The settlement button 138 is a button that is pressed when performing a settlement process in which the medals acquired by the player are settled and discharged. The checkout button 138 is used to switch whether or not to store up to a maximum of 50 medals acquired by winning or winning a predetermined number (for example, 3) of medals inserted by the player from the medal slot block 133. For example, when the settlement button is pressed once and the settlement process is performed, the non-storage mode is set, and when the settlement button is pressed again, the storage mode is set. Here, storing medals means temporarily storing the number of medals temporarily in a control unit (to be described later) without directly paying out medals.

  The key hole 139 is a hole into which a door opening / closing key is inserted. When the key is inserted and turned clockwise, the lock is released and the front door 101 of the slot machine 100 can be opened. The medal discharge port 165 is an opening for discharging medals, and medals paid out at the time of winning a prize are discharged from here. The discharged medals are received and collected in a tray 170 provided at the lower part of the slot machine 100.

  The LCD display 180 is a liquid crystal display device, and displays various information relating to the game, for example, a game screen on which a character or the like appears to excite the game, or an error content when an abnormality occurs in the slot machine 100. Displays an error screen. Instead of the LCD display 180, an effect reel may be provided. Three effect reels may be provided corresponding to the reels 110 to 112.

  The upper light-emitting display unit 190, the side light-emitting display units (upper side light-emitting display units 151 and 152 and lower side light-emitting display units 155 and 156), and the saucer light-emitting display unit 160 all constitute a light-emitting display unit for effects. In this embodiment, a rectangular annular display portion is configured as a whole so as to border the front surface of the slot machine 100. Furthermore, middle light emitting display portions 153 and 154 and waist light emitting display portions 157 and 158 are provided to enable various light emitting displays. The sound hole 173 outputs various sounds from the speaker to the outside, and the panel 140 is drawn with characters of the slot machine 100 and the like.

<Control block>
The configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The control unit in the present embodiment includes a main control unit 300 that controls the whole, a sub-control unit 400 that performs control related to effects for exciting the game, and an LCD display control unit 500 that controls the LCD display 180. It is configured.

[Main control unit 300]
The microprocessor (hereinafter referred to as “Main CPU”) 310 serves as the center of control in the slot machine 100, and exchanges control signals and data with peripheral devices via the bus 370. The random number generator 311 generates a random number used for internal lottery and the like, and includes a plurality of counters, a clock oscillator, a frequency divider, a latch circuit, and the like. The random value generated by the random number generator 311 is stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 313 via the bus 370 and is sent to the Main CPU 310 as necessary.

  The main CPU 310 has a medal sensor 320 for detecting a medal inserted from the insertion slot of the medal insertion block 133 via the input interface 360 and the bus 370, a start lever sensor 321 for detecting an operation of the start lever 135, and stop buttons 136a to 136a. When any one of 136c is pressed, a stop button sensor 322 for detecting which stop button is pressed, and when one of the medal insertion buttons 131 and 132 is pressed, which medal insertion button is pressed. A medal insertion button sensor 323 or the like for detecting whether or not is connected.

  A ROM (read-only memory) 312 is one of storage means for storing programs for performing various controls, various control data, and the like. The Main CPU 310 reads a program, various control data, and the like via the bus 370. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 313 has a work area for a program processed by the Main CPU 310 via the bus 370 and is one of storage means for storing variable data and the like.

  Also, an input / output interface 330 includes a motor control unit 331 that controls a motor (not shown) that rotates and stops the reels 110 to 112 and a hopper control unit 332 that controls a medal payout device (so-called hopper: not shown). The main CPU 310 is connected to the main CPU 310 via the bus 370.

  The display lamps / indicators 333 include various kinds of lamps such as the winning line display lamp 120, the start lamp 121, and the replay lamp 122 shown in FIG. 2, the payout number display 125, the game number display 126, and the like. The display is collectively shown, and is connected to and controlled by the Main CPU 310 via the output interface 340 and the bus 370.

  The output interface 350 transmits various commands to the input interface 430 of the sub-control unit 400 based on instructions from the Main CPU 310. The command includes, for example, a command indicating that a medal has been inserted, a command indicating that the start lever 135 has been operated, a command indicating a pressed stop button, and the content of the effect (backlight, upper lamp, audio output, There are commands that define the content of the production by the LCD display or the like.

[Sub-control unit 400]
The microprocessor (hereinafter referred to as SubCPU) 410 receives various commands transmitted from the main control unit 300 via the input interface 430 and the bus 470, and controls the sub control unit 400 as a whole according to the contents of the received commands. To do. The ROM 411 is one of storage means for storing programs and data for controlling the sub-control unit 400 as a whole. The RAM 412 has a work area for programs processed by the SubCPU 410, and is one of storage means for storing variable data and the like.

  The backlight 421 is a light emitting means for illuminating the picture on the reel, and is turned on / flashing / turned off according to an instruction from the SubCPU 410. The effect light-emitting display unit 422 collectively represents the upper lamp 190, the side lamps 151 and 152, the center lamps 153 and 154, the waist lamps 155 and 156, the lower lamps 157 and 158, and the saucer lamp 160. Turns on / flashes / extinguishes according to. The backlight 421 and the effect light emission display unit 422 are connected to the SubCPU 410 via the output interface 420 and the bus 470.

  The tone signal forming unit 460 forms a tone signal based on the control data transferred from the SubCPU 410 and outputs the tone signal. The musical sound signal is amplified by an amplifier 461 and then output as a sound from a speaker (specifically, an upper speaker and a rear speaker) 462. The output interface 450 transmits various control data to the LCD display control unit 500 based on an instruction from the SubCPU 410. Based on this control data, the LCD display controller 500 controls the display of the LCD display 180.

[LCD display control unit 500]
The SubCPU 510 receives various commands transmitted from the sub-control unit 400 via the input interface 530 and the bus 570, and performs display control of the LCD display 180 according to the content of the received command. The ROM 511 is one of storage means for storing programs and data for controlling the entire LCD display control unit 500. A video display processor (VDP) 550 displays an image on the LCD display 180 based on image data stored in an externally connected ROM 552.

  SubCPU 510 receives a control command from sub control unit 400 and outputs a control signal corresponding to the control command to VDP 550. The VDP 550 reads necessary image data from the ROM 552 based on the control signal, and displays an image on the LCD display 180 via the output interface 553. The LCD display control unit 500 displays game information such as game history and game method, production information for notifying the internal winning combination, and commentary information explaining the content of the production information in accordance with the control signal of the sub-control unit 400. Is displayed on the LCD display 180.

<Pattern arrangement>
FIG. 4 is a diagram in which a pattern arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 is developed in a planar manner. As shown in the figure, each main reel 110 to 112 has a plurality of types of patterns arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames here). The numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of the patterns on the reels 110 to 112. For example, the number 1 frame on the left reel 110 has a "bell" pattern, the number 1 frame on the middle reel 111 has a "watermelon" pattern, and the number 1 frame on the right reel 112 has a "Replay" (Rep in the figure). ) ”Is arranged.

<Type of winning prize>
The types of winning combinations can be arbitrarily adopted, but the following winning combinations are employed in the present embodiment as shown in FIGS. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the types of winning combinations, the corresponding picture combinations, the number of medals to be paid out, and the internal winning probability when three pieces are inserted. On the other hand, FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the types of winning combinations, the corresponding picture combinations, the number of medals to be paid out, and the internal winning probability when two cards are inserted. For each winning combination, an internal winning probability is set for each set value (for example, 1 to 6). However, in FIGS. 5 and 6, an internal winning for one set value is shown for the sake of simplicity. Probability is shown.

[Winner in regular games]
First, a winning combination during a normal game (that is, a state in which the game is not shifted to a special game) will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 (a) and 6 (a). As described in the winning combination column of FIGS. 5A and 6A, during the normal game, the big bonus (BB), the regular bonus (RB), the small combinations 1 to 3, and the replay There are six types of winning combinations for games. Each winning combination has the following characteristics.

(1) Bonus ・ Big Bonus (BB):
This is a winning combination in which a big bonus game (BB game) is started by winning. In this embodiment, a predetermined number (15 in this case) of medals is paid out when winning. Corresponding picture combinations are “red 7-red 7-red 7” and “white 7-white 7-white 7” in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5A, the probability of winning a BB is 1/350 when 3 cards are inserted, whereas it is 1/298 when 2 cards are inserted as shown in FIG. 6B. It has become.

・ Regular Bonus (RB):
This is a winning combination in which a regular bonus game (RB game) is started by winning. In this embodiment, a predetermined number (15 in this case) of medals is paid out when winning. In the case of the present embodiment, the corresponding pattern combination is “BAR-BAR-BAR”.

(2) Small role A role in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning a prize. In the case of the present embodiment, the probability of winning a small combination 1 is 1 / 2.67 (when 2 sheets are inserted) and 1 / 15.6 (when 3 sheets are inserted). Is “bell-bell-bell”, and the number of payouts is fifteen. For other small roles 2 (watermelon-watermelon-watermelon) and small roles 3 (cherry), the winning probability is set very small.

(3) Re-game A winning combination that allows a player to play a game without inserting medals in the next game by winning a prize, and does not pay out medals. In the case of the present embodiment, the corresponding picture combination is “Rep-Rep-Rep”. The replay lottery probability is 1 / 7.3.

[Winner in BB game]
Next, the winning combination in the BB game will be described with reference to FIGS. 5B and 6B. In the BB game, as in the normal game, there are small winning combinations 1 to 3, but unlike the normal game, “Rep-Rep-Rep” is not a replay but is as follows. It is set as an SRB winning combination.

(4) Shift regular bonus (SRB)
This is a winning combination in which a shift regular bonus game (SRB game) is started by winning. In the case of this embodiment, the corresponding pattern combination is “Rep-Rep-Rep”.

[Winner in SRB or RB game]
Next, the winning combination in the SRB or RB game will be described with reference to FIGS.

(5) Prizes The only winning combination that is won during the RB game or the SRB game is a prize combination called a prize, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals is paid out. In the present embodiment, the corresponding picture combinations are “Rep-Rep-Rep”, “Bar-Rep-Rep”, “Red Seven-Rep-Rep”, and “White Seven-Rep-Rep”. As shown in FIG. 5 (c), the winning probability of an accessory is 1 / 1.02 when three pieces are inserted, whereas 1 is shown when two pieces are inserted as shown in FIG. 6 (c). /15.2. In other words, unlike the conventional case, even if an RB game or an SRB game is started, if two cards are inserted, there are not enough items and medals will not increase. In FIG. 6 (c), the winning combination winning probability is 1 / 15.2 when two pieces are inserted. However, the probability is the same as 1 / 1.02 in FIG. 5 (c), and is set at this time. The number of medals to be paid out may be one.

<Control flow>
Next, the control flow of the slot machine 100 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the game execution process in the slot machine 100 of this embodiment. The game execution process is a process for managing the overall flow of the game performed by the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100.

  First, in ST1002, a medal acceptance process is performed. In the medal acceptance process, whether or not a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 133 is determined based on a detection signal from the medal sensor 320. When the insertion of a medal is detected, the display lamp 125 is lit / flashed corresponding to the number of inserted medals.

  Further, when medals are electronically stored and stored in the slot machine 100, pseudo medals can be inserted by pressing either the medal insertion button 131 or 132. The maximum number of cards that can be thrown in a single game is three. At this time, the main control unit 300 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub-control unit 400 to recognize the medal insertion. The sub-control unit 400 performs a process for generating a medal insertion sound based on the medal insertion command.

  In ST1004, whether or not the player has operated the start lever 135 is determined based on a detection signal from the start lever sensor 321. When the operation of the start lever 135 is not detected, it waits until the start lever 135 is operated. When the operation of the start lever 135 is detected by the start lever sensor 321, a start lever reception command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. Based on the start lever reception command, the sub-control unit 400 performs processing for generating a wait sound or the like when waiting.

  When the start lever 135 is operated, the process proceeds to ST1005, where it is determined whether the number of inserted medals is 1 to 3 when the start lever 135 is operated, and the number of medals used in the started game is selected. To do. In the present embodiment, the game is not started when the number of medals is one.

  Next, proceeding to ST1006, the Main CPU 310 acquires a random number from the random number generator 311. In this embodiment, all the random numbers used in the subsequent lottery are acquired in ST1006, but it goes without saying that random numbers may be acquired each time the lottery process is performed. An internal lottery is performed based on the acquired random number. Here, an internal lottery is mainly performed in which whether or not the internal winning of each winning combination is determined by lottery. The result of the internal lottery is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 313 and is referred to during the game. As described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6, different internal lottery tables are used when two sheets are inserted and when three sheets are inserted. Further, as will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 8, when three cards are inserted, in addition to the internal winning lottery, a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the AT mode is also performed.

  In ST1008, a preparation process for controlling the stop of the reel is executed. In this embodiment, stop position data is determined. Preparation of stop position data can be performed by selecting stop position data set according to the result of internal lottery in ST1006 from a plurality of types of stop position data selection tables stored in the ROM 312.

  In ST1010, an effect using the upper lamp 190, the LCD display 180, the reel backlight 421, and the like is determined by lottery based on the internal lottery result, the gaming state, and the like. The main control unit 300 transmits an effect command to the sub-control unit 400 based on the determined effect. The sub-control unit 400 selects the content of the effect based on the effect selection table corresponding to the transmitted effect command, and executes the effect at each control unit. In the present embodiment, in the AT mode, it is produced and notified in what order the stop button should be pressed.

  In ST1012, all reels 110 to 112 are rotated simultaneously or randomly. The sub-control unit 400 recognizes the start of rotation of all reels by transmitting a reel rotation start command. The sub-control unit 400 starts the effect set based on the reel rotation start command. Thereafter, it is monitored whether or not the reel rotation speed has reached a constant speed. When all the reels are rotated at a constant speed and the reel stop operation is validated, the process proceeds to ST1014, and the player starts accepting the operation of the stop buttons 136a to 136c.

  Next, in ST1016, the stop button sensor 322 detects which reel the stop buttons 136a to 136c operated by the player correspond to. When the main control unit 300 detects that the stop button has been operated, the main control unit 300 transmits a stop button reception command to cause the sub-control unit 400 to recognize which stop button has been operated. The stop button reception command is set in the order in which the stop operation has been performed: first stop reception command → second stop reception command → third stop reception command, and is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. The main control unit 300 stops the reel for which the stop operation has been performed based on the reel position at the moment when the stop button is operated and the stop position data prepared in advance. However, if the player does not detect the operation of the stop buttons 136a to 136c after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), all the reels 110 to 112 are automatically stopped. When the reel that has been stopped is stopped, a stop position information command corresponding to the stop picture position is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. The sub control unit 400 can recognize the stop picture position of the reel by the stop position information command.

  Next, in ST1018, it is determined whether or not all reels have been stopped, and the processes in ST1014 and ST1016 are repeated until all reels have stopped.

  If all the reels are stopped, the process proceeds from ST1018 to ST1020, and on the activated pay line 114 on the reel display window 113, a combination of patterns corresponding to the inside winning in the random lottery of ST1006 is prepared. It is determined whether or not it is stopped. When the combination of the patterns corresponding to the inside is complete and stopped, it is determined that the winning combination corresponding to the pattern combination has been won. Further, a winning determination command corresponding to the determination result is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400 to recognize the winning result.

  After winning determination, the process proceeds to ST1022, in which a predetermined number of payouts corresponding to the winning winning combination is set in the work area of the RAM 313, and a predetermined number of medals based on the data of the work area are received from the medal payout opening 165 to the tray 170. Process to pay out. If the winning determination result is no winning, the payout number 0 is set in the work area of the RAM 313. Therefore, medals are not paid out. The medal payout number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400 as a payout number command.

  In ST1024, the number of payouts is displayed on the payout number display unit 126, or the display of the stored number display unit 128 is updated.

  In ST1026, a game state update process is performed. The game state update process refers to a process of changing the game state to a normal game, an internal winning, a BB, an accessory game, or the like based on the internal lottery result of ST1006 and the winning determination result of ST1020. The gaming state is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400 as a gaming state command.

  As described above, one game is completed, and thereafter the same procedure is repeated.

<Internal lottery processing>
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating the detailed contents of the internal lottery process described in ST1006 of FIG.

  First, in ST2002, a random number is acquired. This is executed by driving the random number generator 311 and storing the generated random number in the RAM 313.

  Next, in ST2004, it is determined whether or not the game is a three-card insertion game. In the present embodiment, since there are only two types of games, namely, a three-card insertion game and a two-card insertion game, if it is determined that the three-card insertion is not, the process proceeds to ST2010 and the game state (normally from the internal lottery data for two-card insertion) Internal lottery data is acquired according to whether the game is a general game in a BB game, an SRB game or an RB game, and the process proceeds to ST2012. That is, if the game is in a normal game, the internal lottery data for the game in the normal game (corresponding to FIG. 6A) is read from the ROM 312 and developed in the RAM 313. If it is a general game during the BB game, an internal lottery table (corresponding to FIG. 6B) for the general game during the BB game is read from the ROM 312 and developed in the RAM 313.

  On the other hand, in the case of a three-card insertion game, the process proceeds from ST2004 to ST2006, and from the internal lottery data for three-card insertion, a game state (whether a normal game or a general game during a BB game, a game of an SRB game or an RB game) Internal lottery data corresponding to is acquired. When the process of step S2006 is performed, it is further determined whether or not the game is a normal game in ST2007. If the game is a normal game, the process proceeds to ST2008 and internal lottery data for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the AT mode is obtained. Acquire and proceed to ST2012.

  In ST2012, the random number acquired in ST2004 and the internal lottery data acquired in ST2006, ST2008, or ST2010 are compared to determine whether or not the winning combination has been won and whether or not to shift to the AT mode. Further, the process proceeds to ST2014, and a lottery result is set.

<Winning condition judgment>
Next, a description will be given of a winning condition determination process in the case where a small combination 1 is won internally during a normal game when two cards are inserted. In this embodiment, the order of stop reels is set as a winning condition in the stop data selection table 12.

  In the internal lottery process (ST1006) during the normal game when two cards are inserted, if the internal winning is made to the small role 1 as a winning combination by lottery using the internal lottery table, in the stop preparation process (ST1008), 12 in FIG. Refer to the stop data selection table. Here, six types of stop position data T1 to T6 are prepared, and the respective stop position data are different in the operation order of the three stop buttons 136a to 136c as winning conditions where "bell-bell-bell" is aligned. . When T1 is selected here, when the first stop operation is the left stop button 136a, the second operation is the middle stop button 136b, and finally the right stop button 136c is operated (forward push), -"Bell-Bell" can be aligned, and cannot be aligned in any other push order. In T2, left, right, and right, the bells can be aligned, and the other pressing orders do not align. Similarly, T3 is center → left → right only, T4 is center → right → left only, T5 is right → left → only only, and T6 is right → center → left only. Stop position data that can be

  In this way, since a plurality of stop position data are prepared and determined by lottery, the player can select a desired picture combination if the stop operation order does not match the lottery result of the stop position data even if the internal winning is made. Cannot be awarded. That is, if the order of pressing the stop button by the player is the same as the order of selection selected by lottery in the stop preparation process (ST1008) (in the case of correct answer), align the bells in the reel stop process (ST1016). If the player presses the stop button in the stop preparation process (ST1008) different from the press order selected by lottery (in the case of an incorrect answer), the reels are processed in the reel stop process (ST1016). Control the reel so that there is no.

  After the reel stop operation, the winning combination determination process (ST1020) is performed by comparing the finally displayed pattern combination with the winning determination table.

<Effect of embodiment>
As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player a new enjoyment of selecting the inserted number.

  Specifically, by performing the processing as described above, a difference occurs in the number of medals obtained when the two-card insertion game is continued, when the three-card insertion game is continued, and when they are successfully combined. (FIG. 9). In FIG. 9, the alternate long and short dash line indicates a two-card insertion game, and the broken line indicates a three-card insertion game. The upper graph shows only two-card insertion games, the lower graph shows only three-card games, and the middle graph shows two-card and three-card games. Shown when combined. In addition, the hatched portion that rises to the right indicates a game in the BB game won by a two-card insertion game, the shaded portion indicates a game in the AT mode that is won by a three-card insertion game, A game in a BB game won by a three-card insertion game is shown.

  Referring to FIG. 9, when the two-card insertion game is continued (upper graph), there is no transition to the AT mode, and medals gradually decrease because medals cannot be expected by the SRB game even during the BB game. On the other hand, when the three-card insertion game is continued (lower graph), medals increase during the BB game after winning the BB prize, but since there is no medal acquisition in the AT mode, the number of medals gradually decreases.

  On the other hand, in the SRB game after winning the BB, when 3 games are played, and after 2 games are played after winning the AT (middle graph), almost no medals are reduced and more medals are obtained. It will be possible.

<Modification>
In the above-described embodiment, the lottery for whether or not to shift to the AT mode is performed only in the three-card insertion game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the three-card insertion game is compared to the two-card insertion game. The higher the probability of transition to the AT mode is. 1 has an AT lottery table, and for example, the lottery probability is set to 1/1638. Further, in 22 of FIG. 1, since no winning conditions were set for the small role 1, it was decided to notify by a two-card insertion game, but at 22 the winning conditions were set for the small role 1 and AT During the mode, notification may be made even in a three-card-in game. However, in the AT mode, when the game is executed according to the winning conditions set for the small role 1 at 22 and the game according to the winning conditions set for the 12 small role 1 is executed, more medals are paid out. Set conditions that can be expected.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the description has been given by taking the pressing order of the six stop buttons as an example of the winning condition imposed on the predetermined winning combination of the two-card insertion game, but the present invention is not limited to this. Of course, two (two choices) push orders, such as forward push and reverse push only, may be used as winning conditions, or other winning conditions may be used. Other winning conditions include the pattern number when there is a stop operation. In other words, it is possible to determine whether or not to win the small winning combination internally based on the picture number when the stop operation is performed.

  Furthermore, the gaming table according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described gaming state, but another gaming state (for example, a gaming state in which control is performed to stop the reel within a minimum time after the stop button is operated, regardless of the lottery result) (So-called challenge time CT) may be taken. Even in this case, if the player continues to play 3 cards or 2 cards, the player's profits are not substantially different, but the condition is that the number of medals used in the game can be changed during the game. If the obtained number is changed, it is possible to provide the player with the pleasure of selecting the amount of game medium used for one game.

It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a control block diagram of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which expanded and showed the arrangement | sequence of the pattern given to each reel of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. In the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is a diagram showing the type of winning combination, the corresponding pattern combination, the number of medals to be paid out, and the internal winning probability in the three-insert game. In the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is a diagram showing the type of winning combination, the corresponding pattern combination, the number of medals to be paid out, and the internal winning probability in the two-insert game. It is a flowchart of the game execution process of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the internal lottery process of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. FIG. 10 is a view illustrating transition of the number of medals in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (4)

A selection means for selecting whether the amount of game media used for one game is the first prescribed number or the second prescribed number;
Internal lottery means for deciding whether or not to win the internal winning of a predetermined winning combination;
A winning condition determining means for determining a winning condition for winning a combination of pictures corresponding to the winning combination in the inside;
Notification mode transition lottery means for performing lottery of whether to shift to the notification mode, informing the winning conditions when the internal winning is made,
A winning control means for controlling winning for an internal winning winning combination;
An informing means for informing the winning condition in the informing mode;
A game machine equipped with
The notification mode transition lottery means performs a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the notification mode when the first prescribed number is selected by the selection means;
The game table characterized in that the notifying means notifies the winning condition when the second prescribed number is selected by the selecting means during the notification mode. The internal lottery means
2. When the second prescribed number is selected by the selection means, the predetermined winning combination is made to win internally with a higher probability than when the first prescribed number is selected. The game table described in 1. The notification mode transition lottery means,
2. The information mode according to claim 1, wherein when the first specified number is selected by the selection unit, the notification mode is shifted with a higher probability than when the second specified number is selected. Amusement stand. A selection means for selecting whether the amount of game media consumed in one game is a first prescribed number or a second prescribed number;
A plurality of reels that have multiple types of patterns around them and are driven to rotate.
Internal lottery means for determining internal winnings for multiple types of winning combinations by lottery,
A start switch for starting rotation of the reel;
A plurality of stop switches provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels for individually stopping rotation of the reels;
Reel stop control means for controlling the reel stop based on the lottery result of the internal lottery means and the operation of the stop switch;
A winning determination means for determining whether the pattern combination displayed in a state where the reel is stopped corresponds to any one of a plurality of predetermined winning pattern combinations;
A payout means for paying out game media in an amount corresponding to the displayed winning picture combination when it is determined by the winning judging means that a predetermined winning picture combination is displayed;
Operation order notifying means for notifying operation order of the plurality of stop switches;
A game machine equipped with
The internal lottery means
When the first prescribed number is selected by the selection means, and further informing the operation order notifying means when the internal winning is performed, performing a lottery on whether to shift to the notification mode,
The reel stop control means includes
When the second prescribed number is selected by the selection means, and when the plurality of stop switches are operated in the operation order notified by the operation order notification means, the operation order notification means A game table, wherein the reel stop control is performed such that a predetermined winning combination is won with a higher probability than when the plurality of stop switches are not operated in the notified operation order.

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