JP2006263081A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of simultaneously stopping the whole of a plurality of types of symbol combinations corresponding to a winning role on a plurality of valid lines irrelevant to a stop operation position. <P>SOLUTION: When a stop signal is output by the operation of a stop button, the position of symbols along a center line set on a display window is defined as a stop operation position, when a stop control is executed, the symbol position along the center line is defined as a stop control position, the moving distance of the symbols by the variation of reels is defined as the number of sliding pieces, combinations of "bells" and "watermelons" included in the symbol combination satisfying the winning role are disposed in respective symbol rows of the reels at such an interval as allowing the stop control irrelevant to the stop control position, at least a group role winning forming stop table is stored in a ROM of a main control circuit, and when the table is used, the symbol combinations forming the minor role of the bell and the minor role of the watermelon are displayed along the center line and the top line. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a group combination is established by aligning a plurality of symbol combinations simultaneously along a plurality of active lines.

In a conventional game machine, in a game in which a plurality of types of winning combinations can be determined, the reel stop control means is configured to stop the two types of symbol combinations corresponding to the two types of winning combinations on the effective line. The effective winning combination determining means determines that one of the two types of symbol combinations is to be activated when the two types of symbol combinations are stopped on the active line (for example, Patent Document 1). Here, by the stop operation position of the stop button and the pull-in control, a part or all of the two kinds of symbol combinations are stopped on the effective line within the range of the reel stop possible position.
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-222873 (pages 15 to 17, FIGS. 4 to 8, etc.)

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is room for further improvement in that all of a plurality of types of symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination are simultaneously stopped on a plurality of active lines within the range where the reel can be stopped.

  The present invention has been made to solve the conventional problems, and can play all of a plurality of types of symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination on a plurality of active lines at the same time regardless of the stop operation position. The purpose is to provide a machine.

  (1) In the gaming machine of the present invention, a symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols (for example, for the left reel, the middle reel, and the like in FIG. 2) is displayed in a display area (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R). A plurality of symbol row display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) for displaying a part of the right reel) and a start signal (for example, a start switch signal) for instructing the start of a unit game based on the start operation Based on the start signal output means (for example, start switch 6S) to be output and the winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination based on the start signal output by the start signal output means (for example, the probability lottery process of S6 in FIG. 10). Based on the start signal output by the main control circuit 71) and the start signal output means, the symbol sequence changing means (for example, stepping motor 49L) for changing the plurality of symbol sequence display means 49C, 49R, a motor drive circuit 39) and a plurality of symbols corresponding to a plurality of symbol row display means, and a stop signal for outputting a stop signal for instructing to stop the fluctuation of the symbol row display means performed by the symbol row changing means Signal output means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, reel stop signal circuit 46) and symbol row display means fluctuation stop mode performed by the symbol row changing means (for example, winnings in FIGS. 6 to 8 can be established) Based on the stop mode storage means (for example, the ROM 32) that stores a plurality of types (according to the stop table) and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination unit, the plurality of types of stop modes stored in the stop mode storage unit Among them, stop mode determining means for determining one of the stop modes (for example, the main control circuit 71 as means for performing the stop table selection process in S7 of FIG. 10), Based on the stop mode determined by the mode determination unit, stop control unit (for example, as a unit for performing the processing of S16 to S19 in FIG. 11) that performs stop control of the variation of the symbol sequence display unit performed by the symbol sequence variation unit. When the symbol sequence changing means is controlled to be stopped by the main control circuit 71) and the stop control means, the symbol arrangement displayed in the display area and the symbol combination in which the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is established. A winning establishment determining means (for example, a main control circuit 71 as a means for performing the display combination searching process in S21 of FIG. 11) for determining whether or not the winning combination has been won or established. Stop control by the stop control means is possible for the first symbol (for example, bell) and the second symbol (for example, watermelon) adjacent to the first symbol included in the symbol combination for which the winning combination is established. It has a configuration arranged at intervals.

With this configuration, the combination of the first symbol and the second symbol is arranged at an interval at which stop control by the stop control means is possible, so that the stop signal output timing by the stop signal output means (indicating the stop operation position) Regardless, it is expected that the combination of the first symbol and the second symbol is stopped along the effective line of the display area. That is, all of a plurality of types of symbol combinations (for example, symbol combinations based on the first symbol and symbol combinations based on the second symbol) that simultaneously establish a plurality of winning combinations are displayed along a plurality of effective lines in the display area. It is expected.
(2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, in (1), when a stop signal is output by the stop signal output means, the design along a predetermined effective line (for example, the center line 8c) set in the display area When the stop control position is set to the stop operation position, and the stop control means performs the stop control position, the position of the symbol along the predetermined effective line is set to the stop control position. The movement amount of the accompanying symbol is the number of sliding symbols, and the stop mode storage means is provided for each stop operation position according to at least a first winning combination (for example, a bell small combination) determined by the winning combination determining means. A first stop table (for example, a bell winning establishment stop table in FIG. 7) storing the number of sliding symbols used for determining the stop control position, a second winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means For example, a second stop table in which the number of sliding symbols used to determine the stop control position is stored for each stop operation position (for example, a watermelon winning establishment stop table in FIG. 8) in accordance with a watermelon small role) , And a third winning combination (for example, a group winning combination) including the first winning combination and the second winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, for determining the stop control position for each stop operation position. A third stop table in which the number of sliding symbols used is stored (for example, a group combination winning establishment possible stop table of FIG. 6) is stored, and the stop mode determination means is at least the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means When one of the first to third stop tables is determined based on the first stop table and the first or second stop table is determined, the stop is performed based on the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the stop operation position. Determining the position of the first or second winning combination along one of a plurality of effective lines (for example, the cross-up line 8a or the cross-down line 8e) obliquely intersecting with the predetermined effective line in the display area. When the established symbol combination is displayed and the third stop table is determined, the stop control position is determined based on the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the stop operation position, and a predetermined effective line and a predetermined It has a configuration in which the symbol combination in which the first winning combination and the second winning combination are established is displayed along the effective line (for example, the top line 8b or the bottom line 8d) parallel to the effective line.

With this configuration, the stop mode determining unit determines the third stop table according to the third winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit, and determines the third winning combination based on the third stopping table. Since the included symbol combinations in which the first or second winning combination is established are displayed along a predetermined effective line and an effective line parallel to the predetermined effective line, a plurality of symbol combinations in which a plurality of winning combinations are reliably established by table control is displayed. It is expected to be displayed along the active line. In addition, since the symbol combination in which only the first or second winning combination is established is displayed along the effective line obliquely intersecting the predetermined effective line, any of the symbol combinations in which the first to third winning combinations are established is displayed. It is expected to be displayed along one or more active lines.
(3) In the gaming machine of the present invention, in (2), n is a positive integer, n ₁ symbols (for example, 3 symbols) of each of a plurality of symbol sequences are displayed in the display area, and the sliding Configuration in which the range of the number of frames is 0 to n ₂ (for example, 0 to 4), and the interval between the first and second symbol sets in each of the plurality of symbol sequences is (n ₁ + n ₂ −1) or less have.

With this configuration, based on the stop mode determined by the stop mode determining means, it is expected that the stop control means is performed reliably stop control by the maximum sliding frame number (corresponding to n ₂₎ following retraction.

  According to the present invention, at least the first symbol included in the symbol combination in which the winning combination is established and the second symbol adjacent to the first symbol in the symbol row can be stopped by the stop control means. Providing gaming machines that are expected to have the effect of stopping all of the multiple types of symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination on multiple active lines at the same time, regardless of the stop operation position can do.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. This gaming machine is a so-called “pachislot machine”. The pachislot machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a coin, medal, game ball, token, or the like, or a game medium such as a card that stores information on game value given to a player. In the following description, medals are used.

  A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of the cabinet 2 forming the entire pachi-slot machine 1, and vertically long display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided at the center thereof. The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as effective lines, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in an oblique direction. These active lines are respectively operated by operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13, which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22, respectively. A book is set. Which effective line is set is indicated by lighting of the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c.

  Here, the active lines 8a to 8e relate to success or failure of winning the winning combination. Specifically, one symbol corresponding to a predetermined winning combination (for example, “watermelon small role” described later) is a predetermined position corresponding to the center line 8c. (For example, if the number of BETs to be described later is “3”, the symbol is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L) or any of the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined winning combination By being stopped and displayed side by side at a predetermined position corresponding to the active line, a predetermined winning combination (display combination) is won or established.

  Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R each having a symbol row constituted by a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. The design of each reel can be seen through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

  On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, and an information display unit 18 are provided. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”).

  The 1-BET lamp 9a lights up when the number of BETs is “1” and one effective line is set. The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the number of BETs is “2” and three valid lines are set. The maximum BET lamp 9c lights up when the number of BETs is “3” and all (5) effective lines are set. The information display unit 18 is composed of 7 segment LEDs, and displays the number of medals stored (credited), the number of medals paid out at the time of winning a prize, and the like.

  A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Information related to the game is displayed on the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, and a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game. By operating these BET switches 11, 12, and 13, a predetermined effective line is set as described above.

  A C / P switch 14 that switches credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal unit 10. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 in the lower front part, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving unit 16. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, there is a start lever 6 for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by a player's operation to start changing the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It is mounted so as to be rotatable within an angular range.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided at the center of the front surface portion of the pedestal portion 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, respectively. Yes. Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16. In this embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated, and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. .

  Here, the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols in the gaming state is basically set to “4” for one or more reels. The “sliding frame number” is basically the number of symbols displayed after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated (after the operation is detected) until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. It is. In addition, the number of symbols (the amount of symbol movement) moved from when the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is operated until the corresponding reel 3L, 3C, 3R stops. Specifically, the number of sliding symbols is determined by a predetermined effective line such as a center line 8c in the center of the symbol after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated and before the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop. It matches the number of symbols that crossed.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all the reels are rotating is the “first stop operation” and the stop operation performed after the “first stop operation”. The stop operation performed after “second stop operation” and “second stop operation” is referred to as “third stop operation”.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number of “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (shown in FIG. 10) described later as a data table. On each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, "red 7 (design 91)", "blue 7 (design 92)", "watermelon (design 93)", "Replay (design 94)", "bell (design 95) ) A symbol row composed of symbols “,” “cherry (symbol 96)” and “BAR (symbol 97)” is shown. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Here, in each symbol row of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, there are six or less symbol pairs (slip (design 95)) with "bell (design 95)" placed on top and "watermelon (design 93)" placed on the bottom. The number of frames is equivalent to “6 or less”). It should be noted that "three" symbols are displayed on each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  With reference to FIG. 3, the combination of symbols, symbols, and the number of payouts will be described. Here, BB, RB, SRB, Replay, Cherry small part, Watermelon small part, and Bell small part are provided. Also, the bell small part and the watermelon small part are "group roles" that are allowed to win and win simultaneously. In addition, when winning the group role and the symbol combination of bell and watermelon is displayed along the two active lines, either the bell small role or the watermelon small role as the display role is selected by the probability lottery. A winning may be established.

  The establishment of BB is realized by arranging “red 7-red 7-red 7” or “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” along the active line. The establishment of RB is realized by arranging “red 7-red 7-blue 7” along the active line. The establishment of the SRB is realized by arranging “Bell-Replay-Replay” in the general gaming state during the BB. The SRB is a first type special combination. RB is a type 1 special agent. BB is an accessory continuous operation apparatus according to the first type special accessory.

  The establishment of the replay is realized by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” along the active line. When the replay is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals. In other words, the replay is a role that allows a game to be performed without establishing a game value when it is established.

  In addition, the combinations of symbols that will result in winning of the cherry small part, the watermelon small part, and the bell small part are as shown.

  In the general gaming state, there may be a case where a winning of a cherry small part, a watermelon small part or a bell small part is established, and a case where BB, RB, SRB or replay is established.

  In the internal winning state of RB and BB, there may be a case where a winning of a small part of cherry, a small part of watermelon or a small part of bell is established, and a replay may be established.

  In the RB gaming state during the general gaming state and the BB gaming state, a winning of a cherry small part, a watermelon small part or a bell small part may be established.

  In the general gaming state during BB, there may be a case where a winning of a cherry small part, a watermelon small part or a bell small part is established, and an RB, SRB or replay may be established.

  The general gaming state is basically a gaming state in which an expected value of a so-called “play rate (game value given to a player for a unit gaming value bet on a game)” is smaller than “1”. The game state is the most disadvantageous for the player as compared to other game states.

  The BB gaming state is a gaming state configured by a general gaming state during BB and an RB gaming state. Further, the BB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “actual accessory continuous actuating device related to the first type special accessory” is operating. The RB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “first type special character” is operating.

  In addition, the BB game state generation condition is establishment of BB. When the acquired number (for example, a so-called “pure increase number” or “payout number”) becomes a predetermined number (for example, 465), the game state transition condition is satisfied, and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state.

  The condition for generating the RB gaming state during the general gaming state is establishment of RB. When any of the conditions that the predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) the game is completed and the predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) that the winning is realized is satisfied, the transition condition is satisfied, and the gaming state is Transition to the general gaming state.

  The condition for generating the general gaming state during BB is that the BB is established, or that the RB gaming state ends during the BB gaming state. When the BB gaming state ends or the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state starts, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state or the RB gaming state.

  The occurrence condition of the RB gaming state during the BB general gaming state includes the establishment of RB. When any of the conditions that a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) a game is completed, a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) a winning is realized, or that a BB gaming state is ended is established. The transition condition is established, and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state and the BB general gaming state.

  In general, “winning” means that a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination (for example, a cherry small part, a bell small part, or a watermelon small part) is stopped and displayed on the active line. There is a case. In addition, the winning combination (for example, BB, RB, SRB, and replay) with a payout number of “0”, in other words, that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination with no payout is stopped and displayed on the active line is displayed. There is a case that “winning role is established”. Furthermore, the winning combination, winning combination, combination of operating symbols, etc. may be collectively referred to as “display combination”. In addition, the cherry small part, the bell small part, and the watermelon small part may be collectively referred to as “small part”.

  The probability lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 4 (1) shows a general gaming state probability lottery table. In the general gaming state, there is a case where any combination other than SRB (corresponding to so-called “JAC”) is won. Here, the group combination is a bell combination and a watermelon small combination as a winning combination at the same time, and a combination of symbols representing both winning combinations is stopped and displayed along two active lines. The winning combination of both small roles is established.

  FIG. 4 (2) shows an internal winning state probability lottery table. In the internal winning state of RB and BB, one of replay, cherry small part, watermelon small part, bell small part, group part or lose (no) is won.

  FIG. 4 (3) shows an RB gaming state probability lottery table. In the RB gaming state, the winning combination is one of Cherry, Watermelon, Bell, Group or Lost (None).

  The probability lottery table for general gaming states during BB is shown. In the general gaming state during BB, there is a case where any combination other than BB is won.

  Here, the probability lottery table is provided for each set value (setting) provided in a plurality of stages (for example, six stages), but the probability lottery table for each set value is omitted. The set value is basically a value set (selected) by the game store side, and the degree of player's advantage in the game (for example, the winning rate, winning probability, etc.) varies depending on the set value. Yes. In the embodiment, “1” to “6” are provided as setting values. The probability of winning at least one of the roles such as BB, RB, and SRB is set to be different between at least any “two” set values. It is also possible to determine a winning combination using one probability lottery table for all set values, and to change the winning combination selection table for stopping used for determining the winning combination for stopping according to the setting.

  With reference to FIG. 5, the relationship between the gaming state, the internal winning combination, and the stop table group will be described.

  In FIG. 5, for each gaming state, each internal winning combination allowed to win in the gaming state can be displayed in order to be able to stop display the symbol combination of the internal winning combination on the active line Stop table groups are associated with each other. For example, a group combination displayable stop table group is associated with a group combination that is allowed to win in the general gaming state. Here, the stop tables shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 are determined using any of the displayable stop table groups described above.

  The winning establishment possible stop table will be described with reference to FIGS. In this case, for each of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel, a stop operation position, a stop control position, and a sliding piece are stored in association with each other. The winning establishment possible stop table is determined using any of the displayable stop table groups in FIG.

  Here, the stop operation position is a predetermined effective line (for example, the center line 8c) when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped by operating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R (when a stop signal is output). ) Represents the position of the symbol along. The stop control position represents the position of the symbol along the center line 8c when stop control is performed by the main control circuit 71 as stop control means. The values indicating the stop operation position and the stop control position described above correspond to the code number of the symbol shown in FIG. The sliding piece represents the amount of symbol movement from the stop operation position to the stop control position.

  Further, the maximum number of sliding frames on the reel corresponding to the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation is set to “4”. That is, when the watermelon winning establishment possible stop table is selected, the winning of a watermelon small role is allowed, but the success or failure of the winning depends on the operation timing of the stop button by the player. Similarly, even when a winning winning establishment stop table for other winning combinations is set, the success or failure of the final winning or establishment depends on the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player.

  In addition, as described above, “3” symbols are displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the maximum number of sliding frames is set to “4”, and “bells (designs) are set on each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. 95) "and" Watermelon (symbol 93) "are arranged at intervals of" 6 or less ". Therefore, the bell and watermelon symbols can be stopped simultaneously along the center line 8c and the top line 8b or the bottom line 8d set in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R regardless of the stop operation position. Also, the bell or watermelon symbol can be stopped along the cross-up line 8a or the cross-down line 8e.

  According to the group combination winning establishment possible stop table shown in FIG. 6, the symbol combination that establishes the winning of the small role of the bell as the symbol combination that establishes the winning of the group combination is stopped along the top line 8b. The symbol combination that establishes the winning combination of the watermelon small combination can be stopped along the center line 8c.

  According to the bell winning establishment possible stop table shown in FIG. 7, it is possible to stop the symbol combination that establishes the winning of the bell small role as the winning combination along the cross-down line 8e.

  According to the watermelon winning establishment possible stop table shown in FIG. 8, it is possible to stop the symbol combination that establishes the winning combination of the watermelon winning combination as the winning combination along the cross-up line 8a.

  When the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are not performed and the value of the automatic stop timer (described later in S11 of FIG. 10) becomes “0” (“the stop button is set by the player”). When the predetermined time has elapsed without being operated, this corresponds to “main control circuit 71” so that the winning combination is not won or established.

  FIG. 9 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the pachislot machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. 1 shows a circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 5, speakers 21L and 21R, and a sub-control circuit 72 that controls lamps (not shown).

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generator 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be sampled. As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 stores a probability lottery table (shown in FIG. 4) used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and the reel stop mode according to the stop button operation. Stop table group (shown in FIG. 5) for determining the winning combination, a winning possible stop table showing the correspondence between the stop operation position, the stop control position, and the sliding piece that enables winning or establishment of the winning combination (FIGS. 6 to 6) 8), various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands and information to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33. For example, various flags, game state information, and the like are stored.

  In the circuit of FIG. 9, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 include a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c), and an information display section. 18, a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41, a stepping motor 49L that rotationally drives the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, 49C and 49R.

  Further, a motor driving circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper driving circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, a lamp driving circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamps 9a, 9b and 9c, and an information display unit 18 are provided. A display unit driving circuit 48 for driving control is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31. Each of these drive circuits receives a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator. The motor drive circuit 39 rotates the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R at an arbitrary speed.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, There are a C / P switch 14, a medal sensor 22S, a reel stop signal circuit 46, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and generates a start switch signal. The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 9, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The winning combination (internal winning combination) is determined based on the random number sampled in this way and the probability lottery table (shown in FIG. 4) stored in the ROM 32.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 33 stores a count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  A symbol table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated as described above is provided corresponding to each code number. Is associated with a symbol code indicating the displayed symbol.

  Further, a winning symbol combination table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination or winning symbol combination, a winning medal dividend number, and a winning determination code indicating the winning or winning relationship are associated with each other. The winning symbol combination table is used to confirm the winning or establishment of the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R during stop control and after the stop of all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (for a display combination search described later). It is referred to when performing (equivalent).

  Based on the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 operates the operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and the selected stop. Based on the table, a signal to stop the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  In the stop mode indicating the winning combination, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. As a result, the CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41 and ends the “medal payout process”.

  Regarding the pachislot machine 1 configured as described above, the operation of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11.

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step (hereinafter referred to as “S”) 1). Specifically, the storage contents of the RAM 33 are initialized, communication data is initialized, and the like.

  Next, the CPU 31 erases information in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 at the end of the game (for example, an area for storing the winning combination) (S2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used in the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs medal insertion / start check processing (S3). Specifically, it is determined whether there is an input from the medal sensor 22S and an input from the BET switches 11-13. Further, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. When these determinations are “YES”, the process proceeds to S4.

  In S4, the CPU 31 extracts random numbers for probability lottery. Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (S5). Specifically, the current gaming state is confirmed, and the general gaming state, internal winning state (RB internal winning state, BB internal winning state), RB gaming state (RB gaming state in the general gaming state, BB gaming state in the BB gaming state) RB gaming state) or BB general gaming state is determined, and a probability lottery table (shown in FIG. 4) for use in the probability lottery process is set according to the current gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process (S6). Specifically, using the probability lottery table set in S5, the winning combination is determined according to the random number extracted in the process of S4 and the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a stop table selection process (S7). Specifically, one of the stop table groups (shown in FIG. 5) set in advance for each winning combination is selected, and a winning establishment possible stop table corresponding to the winning combination is selected by the selected stop table group (for example, 6 to 8) is selected.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 via the I / O port (S8). This start command includes information such as an internal winning combination and gaming status.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the start of the previous reel rotation (S9). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S11, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S10.

  In S10, the CPU 31 performs a process for waiting for the shortest elapsed game time. Specifically, a process of invalidating the input based on the player's operation to start the game is performed until “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the previous game started.

  In S11, the CPU 31 sets a timer for monitoring one game. This one-game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R regardless of the stop operation of the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

  Next, the CPU 31 requests the motor drive circuit 39 to start rotation of all reels (S12), and performs rotation processing of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop permission command to the sub control circuit 72 (S13). Specifically, a reel stop permission command is written in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33, and a stop permission flag for all reels is set.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are “ON” (S14). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a stop signal is transmitted from the reel stop signal circuit 46 based on the operation of any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S16, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to S15.

  In S15, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S16, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to S14.

  In S16, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process. Specifically, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to “4”, and then the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the BET number, gaming state, internal winning combination, stop operation position, and the like.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a “reel stop command” indicating that the reel has stopped to the sub-control circuit 72 (S17). This reel stop command includes a reel rotation identifier (one of left, middle, and right) indicating a reel that is rotating, and a stop reel identifier (one of left, center, or right) that indicates a stopped reel. ing.

  Next, the CPU 31 rotates the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stopped stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R by the number of sliding symbols determined in S16 (S18). Thereafter, the CPU 31 stops the reel (S19).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all reels have stopped (S20). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S21, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to S14.

  In S21, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process. Specifically, a winning flag indicating the winning or establishment of the display combination is set based on the pattern stop mode of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Here, the recognition of winning or establishment is performed based on the code number of the symbols arranged along the center line 8c and the winning symbol combination table.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an illegal hit (S22). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal. Here, if the winning combination established is “losing (none)”, “YES” is determined (determined) regardless of the gaming state. Further, when the winning combination that has been won or established is included in the determination winning combination, “YES” is determined regardless of the gaming state. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S23, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to S24.

  In S23, the CPU 31 displays an illegal error. Specifically, an error is displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5 and the driving of the pachislot machine 1 is stopped.

  In S <b> 24, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72. This display combination command includes information indicating a display combination (corresponding to a reel stop mode).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the payout number is “0” based on the display combination (S25). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S27, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to S26.

  In S26, the CPU 31 credits or pays out medals according to the display combination, and updates the acquired number.

  In S <b> 27, the CPU 31 transmits a payout end command to the sub control circuit 72. The payout end command includes information indicating the number of acquired medals.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 and determines whether either the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is set to “ON” (S28). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S30, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to S29.

  In S29, the CPU 31 performs an RB / BB operation check process, and in S30, the CPU 31 performs an RB / BB end check process.

  Specifically, the CPU 31 refers to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 and determines whether or not the RB operation flag is set to “on”. When this determination is “YES”, information on the number of times related to RB (number of games, number of winnings) is updated. Next, it is determined whether or not to end the RB gaming state based on the updated number of times information. For example, if any of the conditions that a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) a game is completed or a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) is achieved, a bonus is given to the sub-control circuit 72. Send an end command. Here, the gaming state shifts from the RB gaming state to the general gaming state or the BB general gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 31 refers to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 and determines whether or not the BB operating flag is set to “ON”. When this determination is “YES”, the payout number (acquired number) information in the BB gaming state is updated. Next, based on the updated payout number information, it is determined whether or not to end the BB gaming state. For example, when the payout number is 465 or more, a bonus end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Here, the gaming state shifts from the BB gaming state to the general gaming state. Next, based on S21 of FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the display combination is RB. When this determination is “YES”, RB operation processing is performed. Specifically, the RB operating flag is set to “on” in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. Here, the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state occurs.

  Finally, when a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped along the active line using the group combination winning stoppage table shown in FIG. 6, the bell winning stoppage table shown in FIG. 7, and the watermelon winning stoppage table shown in FIG. Is shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 12 (a), a symbol combination (bell-bell-bell) representing a small role of a bell as a group role is stopped and displayed along the top line 8b of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. A combination of symbols (watermelon-watermelon-watermelon) representing the small part of the watermelon is stopped and displayed along the center line 8c of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. This is realized by using the group combination winning establishment stop table of FIG. 6 when a group combination is won.

  In FIG. 12B, a symbol combination (watermelon-watermelon-watermelon) representing a watermelon small combination is stopped and displayed along the cross-up line 8a of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. This is achieved by simply using the watermelon winning establishment possible stop table of FIG. 7 when a small watermelon winning combination is won.

  In FIG. 12C, the symbol combination (bell-bell-bell) representing the small part of the bell is stopped and displayed along the cross-down line 8e of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. This is achieved by simply using the bell winning establishment possible stop table of FIG. 8 when a bell small combination is won.

  According to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention as described above, each symbol row of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is included in the symbol combination (shown in FIG. 3) in which the winning combination is established. (Design 95) "and" watermelon (design 93) "are arranged at intervals at which stop control by the main control circuit 71 as stop control means is possible, so that the stop signal by the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R Regardless of the output timing (indicating the stop operation position), it is expected that the bell and the watermelon are stopped along the effective line set in the horizontal direction. That is, the symbol combination ("Bell-Bell-Bell" and "Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon") that establishes the group combination as the winning combination is displayed simultaneously along two effective lines set in the horizontal direction. There is expected. This configuration and operation correspond to one embodiment of the present invention according to claim 1.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when a stop signal is output by operating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, the position of the symbol along the center line 8c set in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is stopped. When the stop control is performed by the main control circuit 71 as stop control means, the position of the symbol along the center line 8c is set as the stop control position, and the amount of movement of the symbol accompanying the fluctuation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R Is a bell winning establishment stop table in which the number of sliding symbols used for determining the stop control position for each stop operation position is stored in the ROM 32 when at least the small part of the bell is won in the ROM 32 (see FIG. 7). A watermelon winning establishment possible stop table in which the number of sliding symbols used for determining the stop control position is stored for each stop operation position when the small part of watermelon is won (shown in FIG. 8) And a group combination winning establishment possible stop table (shown in FIG. 6) in which the number of sliding symbols used for determining the stop control position for each stop operation position is stored for each stop operation position. The main control circuit 71 as the determining means determines at least one winning establishment possible stop table based on the winning combination, and if the bell winning establishment possible stop table or the watermelon winning establishment stop table is determined, the center line 8c When the symbol combination of the winning combination of bell or watermelon is displayed along the cross-down line 8e or the cross-up line 8a obliquely intersecting with the group, and the stop table for group winning combination establishment is determined The figure where the small part of Bell and the small part of watermelon are formed as the winning combination along the center line 8c and the top line 8b. By displaying the combination is expected to be displayed along the established to symbol combination of group role as reliably winning combination by the table control enable line. Furthermore, it is expected that any combination of symbols that form a simple bell combination, a simple watermelon combination, and a group combination as a winning combination will be displayed along the active line. This configuration and action correspond to one embodiment of the present invention according to claim 2.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, “3” symbols are displayed on each of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, the range of the number of sliding symbols is “0 to 4”, and “bell (symbol 95)” is displayed. By setting the interval of the “watermelon (symbol 93)” group to “within 6”, the maximum number of sliding symbols “4” or less is drawn in based on the winning possible stop table shown in FIGS. It is expected that all the symbol combinations that satisfy the above are displayed along the active line. This configuration and action correspond to one embodiment of the present invention according to claim 3.

  In the above-described embodiment, the symbol combination of the group role is aligned along the top line 8b and the center line 8c, the symbol combination of the watermelon small character is aligned along the cross-up line 8a, and the symbol combination of the bell small character is combined. However, in the present invention, the symbol combination of the group role is aligned along the center line 8c and the bottom line 8d, and the symbol combination of the watermelon small role is also provided. Are aligned along the cross-down line 8e, and the same effect may be obtained even if the symbol combination of the small part of the bell is aligned along the cross-up line 8a. In this case, for example, the group combination winning establishment possible stop table (shown in FIG. 6), the watermelon winning establishment possible stop table (shown in FIG. 7), and the bell winning establishment possible stop table (shown in FIG. 8) of the above-described embodiment. Instead, the group combination winning establishment possible stop table of FIG. 13, the watermelon winning establishment possible stop table of FIG. 14, and the bell winning establishment possible stop table of FIG. 8c and bottom line 8d can be stopped and displayed. In addition, the symbol combination of the small part of watermelon is stopped and displayed on the cross-down line 8e, and the symbol combination of the small part of bell is stopped and displayed on the cross-up line 8a. This configuration corresponds to another embodiment of the present invention according to claim 2.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “bell (symbol 95)” corresponding to the first symbol and the “watermelon (symbol 93)” corresponding to the second symbol are adjacent to each other on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. However, in the present invention, the first design and the second design are spaced apart from each other, and the first design and the second design are arranged at intervals capable of stop control. An effect may be obtained. For example, in the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a "watermelon (symbol 93)" is placed one frame apart below the "bell (symbol 95)" and the "bell (symbol 95)" is placed on the top line 8b by stop control. It is also possible to align along the bottom line 8d along the “watermelon (design 93)”. Or, conversely, "bell (symbol 95)" is placed one frame below "watermelon (symbol 93)", and "watermelon (symbol 93)" is aligned along the top line 8b by stop control. The bell (symbol 95) "may be aligned along the bottom line 8d.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the combination which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, a symbol combination, and the number of payout. It is a figure which shows the probability lottery table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the gaming state which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, an internal winning combination, and a stop table group. It is a figure which shows the group combination winning establishment possible stop table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the bell winning establishment possible stop table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the watermelon winning establishment possible stop table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit containing the main control circuit which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a part of main flowchart which shows operation | movement of the main control circuit which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a main flowchart following FIG. It is a figure which shows the stop aspect of the display combination containing the group combination which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the group winning combination establishment stop table which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the bell winning establishment possible stop table which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the watermelon winning establishment possible stop table which concerns on other embodiment of this invention.

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1 Pachi-slot machine 2 Cabinet
3L, 3C, 3R Reel 5 Liquid crystal display device 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 21L, 21R Speaker 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
39 Motor drive circuit 49L, 49C, 49R Stepping motor 71 Main control circuit

Claims (3)

A plurality of symbol string display means for displaying a part of a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols in a display area for displaying symbols;
Start signal output means for outputting a start signal for instructing start of a unit game based on a start operation;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the start signal output by the start signal output means;
Based on the start signal output by the start signal output means, a symbol string changing means for changing a plurality of symbol string display means,
A stop signal output means for outputting a stop signal for instructing stop of fluctuation of the symbol row display means provided by a plurality of symbol row display means and corresponding to the symbol row display means,
Stop mode storage means for storing a plurality of types of stop modes of fluctuation of the symbol string display means performed by the symbol string change means;
Based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, a stop mode determining means for determining any stop mode among a plurality of types of stop modes stored in the stop mode storage unit;
Based on the stop mode determined by the stop mode determination unit, a stop control unit that performs stop control of the variation of the symbol sequence display unit performed by the symbol sequence variation unit;
Based on the arrangement of symbols displayed in the display area when the symbol sequence changing means is controlled to be stopped by the stop control means, and the symbol combination of the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is the winning combination. Winning establishment determination means for determining winning or establishment;
With
In the symbol row, the first symbol included in the symbol combination in which the winning combination is established and the second symbol pair adjacent to the first symbol are arranged at intervals that allow stop control by the stop control means. A gaming machine characterized by In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
When the stop signal is output by the stop signal output means, the position of the symbol along the predetermined effective line set in the display area is set as the stop operation position, and when the stop control is performed by the stop control means, The position of the symbol along the effective line is the stop control position, the amount of symbol movement accompanying the variation of the symbol sequence display means performed by the symbol sequence variation means is the number of sliding symbols,
The stop mode storage means stores the number of sliding symbols used for determining the stop control position for each stop operation position in accordance with at least the first winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. Table, second stop table storing the number of sliding symbols used for determining the stop control position for each stop operation position according to the second winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, and determining the winning combination The number of sliding symbols used for determining the stop control position is stored for each stop operation position in accordance with the third winning combination including the first winning combination and the second winning combination determined by the means. Remember the stop table of
When the stop mode determining means determines at least one of the first to third stop tables based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, and determines the first or second stop table, The stop control position is determined based on the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the stop operation position, and the first or second winning selection is performed along any one of a plurality of effective lines obliquely intersecting a predetermined effective line in the display area. When the symbol combination in which the winning combination is formed is displayed and the third stop table is determined, the stop control position is determined based on the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the stop operation position, and a predetermined effective line in the display area and A gaming machine, wherein a symbol combination in which a first winning combination and a second winning combination are established is displayed along an active line parallel to a predetermined active line. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
n is a positive integer, n ₁ symbols of each of the plurality of symbol sequences are displayed in the display area, the range of the number of sliding symbols is 0 to n _2, and the first and second symbols in each of the plurality of symbol sequences are displayed. A gaming machine characterized in that the interval of the second symbol set is (n ₁ + n ₂ −1) or less.

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