JP2006340994A - Game system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of reducing the working rate of the game machine. <P>SOLUTION: This game system is so formed that an administration device is provided with a game configuration information display content determination means determining the display content of the game configuration information, and a transmission means transmitting the display content of the game configuration information determined by the game configuration information display content determination means; the game machine is provided with a receiving means receiving the game configuration information display content, a game configuration means display means displaying the game configuration information, and a game configuration information display control means controlling the display of the game configuration information; and when a prescribed condition is satisfied, this game system displays the game configuration information on the game configuration information display means, so that only a player actually playing the game can look the information. This constitution can make the game configuration information specific for the player and arouse the player's eagerness to play the game for looking the information so as to reduce the working rate of the game machine. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, a pachinko machine, and other game machines including variable display means for variably displaying symbols necessary for a game and control means such as a microcomputer for controlling the variable display.

  Conventionally, as such a gaming machine, for example, a slot machine having a stop button, a so-called pachislot gaming machine is known. Generally, this pachi-slot machine is a mechanical variation display device configured by arranging a plurality of rotating reels that variably display a plurality of symbols in a front display window, or an electrical variation display device that displays symbols on a reel on a screen. This is performed by arranging a predetermined symbol combination in the variable display device.

  The game of the pachislot machine is started by first inserting a player's game medium (medal or coin). Then, according to the start operation of the player, the control means controls the drive of the variable display device and rotates each reel to display the symbols in a variable manner. The changed symbol causes the reels to stop rotating automatically after a certain time or by a player's stop operation. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window are in a specific combination (winning symbol), a profit is given to the player by paying out the game medium.

  Such a pachislot machine has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined winning combination is established, there is a case where a gaming state with a better condition than the normal state is given for a predetermined period of time without finishing paying out a single medal. As such a winning combination, a winning combination (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter referred to as “BB”) that can play a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times, and a relatively small profit to the player. There is a winning combination (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter referred to as “RB”) in which a given game can be performed a predetermined number of times.

In game stores where the above-described gaming machines are installed, the management of a game, the monitoring of fraud, and the like are performed by a management device such as a hall computer.
In addition, a gaming system has been proposed that uses a hall computer to determine which gaming machine to provide additional services, such as awarding of prizes (see Patent Document 1).
Furthermore, in addition to the above-mentioned services, there are places in the game stores that notify the player that the setting is set high from among the gaming machines installed before and during the store opening.
JP 2003-154048 A

  In the event as described above, since the setting of the gaming machine is announced with a bill or the like, everyone can know the information regardless of whether or not the game is performed. For this reason, there is a possibility that the operating rate that a game is played with a high setting gaming machine and that a game is not played with a non-high setting gaming machine may be lowered.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming system that can reduce the operating rate of gaming machines.

  The present invention includes a management device (for example, a management device 100 described later) and a plurality of gaming machines (for example, a gaming machine 1 described later), and the management device displays game setting information related to gaming machines in a gaming store. Game setting information display content determination means (for example, a control unit 111 described later) for determining the contents, and transmission means (for example, described later) for transmitting the display contents of the game setting information determined by the game setting information display content determination means. A transmission / reception unit 112), wherein the gaming machine receives a game setting information display content determined by the game setting information display content determination means, for example, a communication interface 99, and a game store game setting information. When the game setting information display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 31) for displaying is displayed and a predetermined condition (BB game end, specific time zone, specific game number, etc.) is satisfied, Game setting information display means by the player setting information display control means for controlling the display of the game setting information (for example, below the sub CPU 84, an image control CPU 92) is obtained by constituting the game system having a.

  According to the present invention, since the game setting information is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the gaming machine when a predetermined condition is satisfied, only the player who is actually playing the game can view the information. It becomes possible. Accordingly, the game setting information can be made unique, and the willingness to play a game in order to see the information can be stimulated, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be reduced.

In addition, since the display contents of the game setting information are set using the management device, it becomes possible to set a plurality of game setting information at a time, and to set the game setting information efficiently. And work efficiency can be improved.
Furthermore, display and non-display of game setting information can also be set on the game store side, so that it can be set freely according to the operating status of the gaming machine, and the game store side can quickly respond.

The game setting information display control means preferably has a game start command reception detection means (for example, a sub CPU 84 described later) for detecting whether or not a game start command has been received for a predetermined time.
In this way, the game setting information can be seen only by the player who has played the game for a predetermined time, so that the possibility that the information is witnessed by other players is reduced, and the game that is playing the game Game setting information unique to the player. This increases the possibility of an increase in the number of players playing the game in order to view the game setting information, and further increases the possibility of reducing a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

According to the present invention, the game setting information is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the gaming machine when a predetermined condition is satisfied, so that only the player who is actually playing the game can view the information. It becomes. Accordingly, the game setting information can be made unique, and the willingness to play a game in order to see the information can be stimulated, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be reduced.
In addition, since the display contents of the game setting information are set using the management device, it becomes possible to set a plurality of game setting information at a time, and to set the game setting information efficiently. And work efficiency can be improved.
Furthermore, display and non-display of game setting information can also be set on the game store side, so that it can be set freely according to the operating status of the gaming machine, and the game store side can quickly respond.

Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
[Example 1]
[Outside view of pachislot]

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called “pachislot machine”. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a card that stores information on game value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, game balls, tokens, and the like. However, in the following description, medals are used.

  A panel display portion 2a, a liquid crystal display portion 2b, and a fixed display portion 2c as substantially vertical surfaces are formed on the front surface of the cabinet 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1. The panel display unit 2a, the liquid crystal display unit 2b, and the fixed display unit 2c will be described later with reference to FIG. Inside the cabinet 2 (the back surface of the liquid crystal display unit 2b), three reels (a first display unit constituting a variable display unit) each having a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are drawn. 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row to form a fluctuation display means. The symbols of each reel (rotating drum type display device) can be visually recognized through symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R (FIG. 2 described later). Each reel is configured to be capable of rotating at a constant speed (for example, 80 rpm).

  A substantially horizontal plane pedestal 4 is formed below the panel display 2a, the liquid crystal display 2b, and the fixed display 2c. On the left side of the pedestal portion 4, a BET switch 5 for betting medals credited by a push button operation is provided. A medal slot 6 is provided on the right side of the pedestal 4. A C / P switch 7 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal unit 4 to switch the credit / payout of medals obtained by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 7, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 8 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 9.

On the right side of the C / P switch 7, the reel is rotated by the player's operation, and the symbol change display in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R (see FIG. 2 described later) is started (game is started). A start lever 10 is attached so as to be rotatable within a predetermined angle range. Three stop buttons 11L, 11C, and 11R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided on the right side of the start lever 10 at the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 4, respectively. On the right side of the front portion of the pedestal unit 4, an operation unit 11a for displaying information related to the game is provided on the right side of the stop buttons 11L, 11C, 11R. The operation unit 11a includes a selection button 11d and a determination button 11e.
Speakers 12L and 12R are provided on the left and right above the cabinet 2, and a payout table panel 13 for displaying a combination of winning symbols and a payout number of medals is provided between the two speakers 12L and 12R. ing.
[Description of reel window]

Next, the panel display unit 2a, the liquid crystal display unit 2b, and the fixed display unit 2c will be described with reference to FIG.
The panel display unit 2 a includes a bonus game information display unit 16, BET lamps 17 a to 17 c, a payout display unit (payout number display unit) 18, and a credit display unit (game medal stored number display unit) 19. The bonus game information display unit 16 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and displays game information during the bonus game. The 1-BET lamp 17a, the 2-BET lamp 17b, and the maximum BET lamp 17C are turned on according to the number of medals bet to play the game. The 1-BET lamp 17a is turned on when the BET number is “1”. The 2-BET lamp 17b is lit when the BET number is “2”. The maximum BET lamp 17C is lit when the BET number is “3”. The payout display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 are each composed of a 7-segment LED, and display the payout number of medals at the time of winning and the number of stored medals.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b includes symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R, and an effect display area 23. The display content of the liquid crystal display unit 2b changes depending on the fluctuation display mode, the stop mode, and the operation of the liquid crystal display device 31 described later on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and display symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and display various effects. Here, in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R, when the corresponding reel 3L, 3C, 3R is in a rotating state, or when the corresponding stop button 11L, 11C, 11R is in a stop operable state, the reel 3L , 3C, 3R are transparently displayed so that the player can visually recognize the symbols, and still images or moving images such as symbols, characters, figures, symbols, characters, etc. are not displayed.

  The window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R are provided so as to surround the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and represent the frame of the display window of the symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. .

  The effect display area 23 is an area other than the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R among the areas of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. This effect display area 23 displays an image (a so-called “WIN lamp”) that clearly informs that the establishment of the bonus winning can be realized, an effect for increasing the fun of the game, and the player Displays information necessary for the game to proceed advantageously.

The fixed display part 2c is an area for displaying a predetermined image. Specifically, one still image or moving image can be displayed by the image displayed on the fixed display portion 2 c and the image displayed on the effect display area 23.
[Description of reel backlight]

  The LED lamp 29 provided inside the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described with reference to FIG. 3 and FIG. This LED lamp 29 is one of the illumination means for the symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the illumination means for the area mainly corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R among the areas of the liquid crystal panel 34 described later. Function (function as a common illumination means for illuminating them in common). Further, the LED lamp 29 functions as a back illumination unit that illuminates the first display unit from the back side.

  As shown in FIG. 3, inside the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, three vertical columns of symbols (total 9) appearing in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. The circuit board 24 for LED accommodation is installed on the back side of the individual symbols. Each of the LED storage circuit boards 24 has three LED storage portions, and a plurality of LED lamps 29 are provided therein. Hereinafter, among the total of nine LED storage units, the upper row of LED storage units from the left, Z1, Z2, Z3, the central row of LED storage units from the left, Z4, Z5, Z6, The LED storage units in the row are represented by Z7, Z8, and Z9 in order from the left. The LED lamp 29 illuminates the rear surface side of the reel sheet mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with white light. This reel sheet is configured to have translucency, and light emitted from the LED lamp 29 is transmitted to the front side.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the reel 3L has a cylindrical frame formed by connecting two annular frames 25 and 26 having the same shape with a plurality of connecting members 27 separated by a predetermined distance (reel width). The structure and the transmission member 28 that transmits the driving force of the stepping motor 53L provided at the center of the frame structure to the annular frames 25 and 26 are configured. Note that the reel sheet mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the reel 3L is omitted.

The LED storage circuit board 24 disposed inside the reel 3L includes three LED storage portions Z1, Z4, and Z7 that store a plurality of LED lamps 29, respectively. The LED storage circuit board 24 is installed such that the LED storage portions Z1, Z4, and Z7 are located on the back side of each of the symbols (total of three symbols) that the player can visually recognize through the symbol display area 21L. Although the reels 3C and 3R are not shown, they have the same structure as the reel 3L, and an LED housing circuit board 24 is provided inside each of them.
[Description of transparent liquid crystal]

  Next, the transmissive liquid crystal display device (second display means constituting the game setting information display means) 31 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a perspective view (seen from the back side of the cabinet 2) showing a schematic configuration of the liquid crystal display device 31. FIG. 6 is a development view of a part of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device 31.

The liquid crystal display device 31 includes a protective glass 32, a display plate 33, a liquid crystal panel 34, a light guide plate 35, a reflective film 36, a so-called white light source (includes light of all wavelengths in a ratio that makes a particular color inconspicuous to the human eye). Fluorescent lamps 37a, 37b, 38a, and 38b, lamp holders 39a to 39h, and a table carrier package (TCP) on which an IC for driving the liquid crystal panel is mounted, and a flexible substrate (not shown) connected to the terminal portion of the liquid crystal panel 34 ) Etc. The liquid crystal display device 31 is provided in front of the display area of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (front side of the display surface) across the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Further, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 31 are provided separately (with a predetermined interval).
The protective glass 32 and the display board 33 are comprised with the translucent member.

  The protective glass 32 is provided for the purpose of protecting the liquid crystal panel 34. An image is drawn in an area corresponding to the panel display unit 2a and the fixed display unit 2c of the display plate 33. Here, various display units arranged on the back side of the area of the display plate 33 corresponding to the panel display unit 2a and electric circuits for operating the BET lamps 17a to 17c are not shown.

  The liquid crystal panel 34 is formed by sealing liquid crystal in a gap between a transparent substrate such as a glass plate on which a thin film transistor layer is formed and a transparent substrate facing the transparent substrate. The display mode of the liquid crystal panel 34 is set to normally white. Normally white is a configuration in which white display is performed (light goes to the display surface side, that is, transmitted light is visually recognized from the outside) in a state where the liquid crystal is not driven. By adopting the normally white liquid crystal panel 34, the liquid crystal panel 34 is arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R through the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R even when the liquid crystal cannot be driven. The symbols (variable display and stop display on the symbol display section) can be visually recognized, and the game can be continued. That is, even when such a situation occurs, it is possible to play a game centered on the change display mode and the stop display mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The light guide plate 35 is provided on the back side of the liquid crystal panel 34 to guide the light from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b to the liquid crystal panel 34 (illuminate the liquid crystal panel). For example, an acrylic resin having a thickness of about 2 cm is used. It is comprised with the translucent member (it has a light guide function).

  The reflection film 36 is, for example, a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film formed with a silver vapor deposition film, and reflects light introduced into the light guide plate 35 toward the front side of the light guide plate 35. The reflective film 36 includes a reflective area 36A and non-reflective areas (transmissive areas) 36BL, 36BC, and 36BR. The non-reflective areas 36BL, 36BC, and 36BR are formed as a light transmitting portion that is formed of a transparent material and transmits incident light without reflecting, and are displayed when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R stop rotating. (A total of three symbols) are provided in front of each of them (the region corresponding to the reel sheet is a light transmitting portion).

  Specifically, the sizes and positions of the non-reflective areas 36BL, 36BC, and 36BR are the same as those of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. The reflection area 36 </ b> A reflects incident light and functions as one of illumination means for areas corresponding to the window frame display areas 22 </ b> L, 22 </ b> C, 22 </ b> R and the effect display area 23, among the areas of the liquid crystal panel 34. According to this configuration, the player can visually recognize the variable display and the stop display of the symbol display unit through the light transmitting unit of the reflecting means, and thus can enjoy the game by the display mode of the symbol display unit and the liquid crystal display device.

  The fluorescent lamps 37 a and 37 b are arranged along the upper and lower ends of the light guide plate 35, and both ends are supported by the lamp holder 39. The fluorescent lamps 37 a and 37 b mainly function as illumination means for the areas corresponding to the window frame display areas 22 L, 22 C, and 22 R and the effect display area 23 in the area of the liquid crystal panel 34. That is, the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b generate light to be introduced into the light guide plate 35 (individually introduce light into the light guide plate 35).

  The fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b are disposed toward the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at the upper and lower positions on the back side of the reflective film 36. The light coming out of the fluorescent lamps 38a, 38b, reflected by the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and incident on the non-reflective areas 36BL, 36BC, 36BR illuminates the liquid crystal panel 34. Accordingly, the fluorescent lamps 38a, 38b mainly illuminate the areas corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R among the areas of the pattern illumination means arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal panel 34 described later. It functions as one of the means (functions as a common illumination means for illuminating them in common). The fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b function as front illumination means for illuminating the first display means from the front side.

As described above, the first display unit and the second display unit are commonly illuminated by the common illumination unit. That is, since not only the first display means but also the second display means are illuminated with the light emitted from the common illumination means, it is less expensive than providing illumination means dedicated to each display means. Further, it is possible to simplify the illumination control by controlling the common illumination means, and it is also possible to simultaneously realize the same illumination with the two display means.
[Explanation about display with transparent liquid crystal]

  With reference to FIG. 7, functions of the LED lamp 29 and the fluorescent lamps 37a, 37b, 38a, 38b will be described. In FIG. 7, the moving direction of the emitted light from the lamp is indicated by an arrow.

  FIG. 7 (1) shows the lamp of each lamp when the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is not driven (when no voltage is applied between the transparent substrates corresponding to the areas of the liquid crystal panel 34). Indicates function.

  A part of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b is reflected by the reel sheet. A part of the light emitted from the LED lamp 29 provided on the LED housing circuit board 24 passes through the reel sheet. These lights are transmitted through the non-reflective areas 36BL, 36BC, 36BR and the light guide plate 35 and the liquid crystal panel 34 constituting the liquid crystal display device 31, so that the player can visually recognize the symbols arranged on the reel. Can do. Therefore, when the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is not driven, the LED lamp 29 and the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b function as symbol illumination means arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  In contrast, light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b and introduced toward the light guide plate 35 passes through the liquid crystal panel 34 and enters the player's eyes. That is, the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b function as illumination means for the area of the liquid crystal panel 34 corresponding to the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R and the effect display area 23 described above.

  FIG. 7 (2) shows a case where each lamp in the case where the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is driven (when a voltage is applied between the transparent substrates corresponding to the areas of the liquid crystal panel 34). Indicates function.

  A part of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b is reflected by the reel sheet. A part of the light emitted from the LED lamp 29 passes through the reel sheet. Among the areas of the liquid crystal panel 34, in the area where the liquid crystal is driven, part of the light is reflected, absorbed, or transmitted, so that the player is displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. An effect display or the like can be visually recognized. Therefore, when driving the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, the LED lamp 29 and the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b correspond to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R in the area of the liquid crystal panel 34. It functions as one of the illumination means for the area.

Here, when driving a part of the liquid crystal in the area corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R in the area of the liquid crystal panel 34, the LED lamp 29 and the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b are provided on the reels 3L and 3C. , 3R functions as illumination means for the area corresponding to the liquid crystal that is not driven in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R among the areas of the liquid crystal panel 34.
[Description of game setting information determination function]

Next, the game setting information determination function will be described with reference to FIG.
This game setting information determination function is used to set the game setting in the effect display unit 23 by pressing the selection button 11d of the operation unit 11a described above in a state where the game store in which the gaming machine 1 is set is closed. This is a function that can determine display contents and the like in order to display information. The game setting information includes, for example, game machine settings (any one of settings 1 to 6), game store event dates, game store event contents, new stand replacement dates, and the like.

  Specifically, the game store is closed, the selection button 11d and the decision button 11e of the operation unit 11a (see FIG. 1) are pressed for a predetermined time, and a signal is output, whereby the game is displayed in the effect display unit 23. A “game setting information display” (shaded portion in FIG. 8) which is the setting information item 23a is displayed. This game setting information display is set so as to be invalid even if the same operation as described above is performed during the opening time, and it can be set only for the closing time of the gaming shop.

  Here, “game setting information display” (shaded portion in FIG. 8) is selected, and as shown in FIG. 9, “setting 1 or 6”, “high setting confirmed!” (Shaded portion in FIG. 9) and “tomorrow” A game setting information selection item 23b such as “Event held!” Is displayed. These game setting information selection items 23b change every time the selection button 11d is pressed, and when one selection item is selected, the determination button 11e is pressed to determine the game setting information. Is done. Then, as shown in FIG. 10, display timing selection items 23c such as “at the time of BB determination” (shaded portion in the figure), “at the end of BB game”, “predetermined time”, and the like are displayed. For example, when “high setting confirmed!” Is determined as the game setting information selection item 23b and “BB confirmed” is determined as the display timing selection item 23c, the game is displayed when “BB is confirmed” as the display timing. Configuration information is displayed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, after the start lever 10 is operated and all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the BB is elected internally (including carry-over of the BB). Notification information 23e (so-called BB confirmation display) is displayed, and game setting information 23d indicating "high setting confirmation!" Indicating information of the gaming machine 1 is displayed.
This game setting information 23d is displayed until the next game starts (for example, a bet operation necessary for the next game is performed, the start lever 10 of the next game is operated, etc.). ing.

Note that the time when the game setting information 23d is displayed is not limited to when the BB is confirmed, but when the BB game ends, when the predetermined game time of the day elapses, when the predetermined number of games of the day is consumed, the random number lottery is performed. When winning, it may be at the time of RB confirmation, at the end of RB game, a predetermined time, or a combination of the above. The random lottery time is, for example, every game, when a predetermined game time elapses, when a predetermined number of games are consumed.
As a combination, both when the BB was confirmed and when the predetermined game time of the day passed were satisfied, both when the predetermined game number of the day was consumed, and when the random lottery was won Etc.

Also, the time when the display of the game setting information 23d ends is not limited to the time when the next game starts, and when the display time becomes predetermined, a predetermined number of games (for example, 2 to 5 games) are displayed. Or when a predetermined winning combination is won, or a combination thereof.
Further, even if the set display timing is reached, the game setting information may not be displayed when no game is played for a certain period of time.

  According to the first embodiment, the game setting information 23d is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 of the gaming machine 1 when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, “when BB is confirmed”. Only the player who is performing can view the information 23d. From this, the game setting information 23d can be made unique, and the willingness to play a game in order to see the information 23d can be aroused, thereby preventing a reduction in the operating rate of the gaming machine 1. it can.

Further, since the display contents of the game setting information 23d can be set on the game store side, the game setting information 23d can be freely set as required, and various game setting information 23d can be displayed for each game store.
Furthermore, since the game setting information is not displayed for the gaming machine 1 that has not played a game for a predetermined time, the value of the game setting information is ensured, and the game is played in order to see the game setting information. The possibility that the number of players will increase increases, and a reduction in the operating rate of the gaming machine 1 can be prevented.
[Explanation of main side block diagram]

FIG. 12 is based on a main control circuit 81 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 81, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 81. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 31, speakers 12L and 12R, and a sub-control circuit 82 for controlling the LED lamp 29 is shown.
The main control circuit 81 includes a microcomputer 40 arranged on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 40 includes a CPU 41 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 42 and a RAM 43 that are storage means.

  Connected to the CPU 41 are a clock pulse generation circuit 44 and a frequency divider 45 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 46 and a sampling circuit 47 for generating a random number to be sampled. As a means for random number sampling, the random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 40, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 41. In that case, the random number generator 46 and the sampling circuit 47 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

The ROM 42 of the microcomputer 40 has a probability lottery table used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 10 is operated (start operation), and a stop for determining the reel stop mode according to the stop button operation. A control table, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 82, and the like are stored.
These commands include “demo display command”, “start command”, “bonus game state change instruction command”, “winning combination command”, and the like. These commands will be described later. Note that the sub-control circuit 82 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 81, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 81 to the sub-control circuit 82.

  In the circuit of FIG. 12, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 40 are various lamps (1-BET lamp 17a, 2-BET lamp 17b, maximum BET lamp 17c) and various display units. (Bonus game information display unit 16, payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19) and a hopper (for payout) as a game value giving means for storing medals and paying out a predetermined number of medals according to an instruction from the hopper drive circuit 51 And a stepping motor 59L, 59C, 59R that rotationally drives the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Furthermore, a motor drive circuit 59 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 59L, 59C and 59R, a hopper drive circuit 51 for driving and controlling the hopper 50, a lamp drive circuit 55 for driving and controlling various lamps, and a display unit for driving and controlling various display units A drive circuit 58 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 41 via the I / O port 48. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 41 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 40 to generate a control command includes a start switch 10S, a BET switch 5, a C / P switch 7, a medal sensor 6S, and a reel stop. There are a signal circuit 56, a reel position detection circuit 60, and a payout completion signal circuit 61. These are also connected to the CPU 41 via the I / O port 48.

  The start switch 10S detects the operation of the start lever 10. The inserted medal sensor 6S detects medals inserted into the medal slot 6. The reel stop signal circuit 56 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 11L, 11C, 11R. The reel position detection circuit 60 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 41. The payout completion signal circuit 61 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 50S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 50) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 12, the random number generator 46 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 47 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 10 is operated. Based on the random number sampled in this way and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 42, the internal winning combination is determined. After the internal winning combination is determined, random number sampling is performed again to select the “stop control table”.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 59L, 59C, 59R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 43. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 41 via the reel position detection circuit 60. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 43 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 43 stores a count value corresponding to the rotational position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

A symbol table is stored in the ROM 42 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, the code number sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated as described above is provided corresponding to each code number. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.
Furthermore, a winning symbol combination table is stored in the ROM 42. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal dividend number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped and when a winning confirmation is made after all reels are stopped.

  When the internal winning is performed by the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 41 receives an operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 56 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 11L, 11C, and 11R, and Based on the selected “stop control table”, a signal for controlling to stop the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 49.

If it becomes a stop mode indicating that the winning combination of the internal winning combination is established, the CPU 41 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 51 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 50. At this time, the medal detection unit 50S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 50, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 41. As a result, the CPU 41 stops driving the hopper 50 via the hopper drive circuit 51 and ends the “medal payout process”.
[Explanation of sub-side block diagram]

  The block diagram of FIG. 13 shows the configuration of the sub control circuit 82. The sub control circuit 82 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 31 and sound output control from the speakers 12L and 12R based on a control command (command) from the main control circuit 81. The sub-control circuit 82 is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 81, and includes a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “sub-microcomputer”) 83 as a main component, and the liquid crystal display device 31. It comprises an image control circuit 91 as a display control means, a sound source IC 88 for controlling sounds output from the speakers 12L and 12R, and a power amplifier 89 as an amplifier.

  The sub-microcomputer 83 receives a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 81 via the IN port 87, and performs a control operation in accordance with the control command, a program ROM 85 as a storage means, and a work RAM 86. Including. The sub control circuit 82 does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the sub CPU 84.

The sub CPU 84 determines various effect images based on the data received from the main control circuit 81, the game start command signal from the start lever 10, the selection table stored in the program ROM 85, and the like via the OUT port 90. Then, a signal is sent to the image control circuit 91. Further, the sub CPU 84 can transmit a sound source signal to the sound source IC 88 and generate sound effects and the like from the speakers 12L and 12R via the power amplifier 89.
The program ROM 85 stores a control program executed by the sub CPU 84. The work RAM 86 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 84 executes the control program.

The image control circuit 91 includes an image control CPU 92, an image control work RAM 93, an image control program ROM 94, an IN port 95, an image ROM 96, a video RAM 97, and an image control IC 98. The image control CPU 92 performs a control operation based on a control signal received from the sub-microcomputer 83 via the IN port 95.
Further, the image control CPU 92 determines display contents on the liquid crystal display device 31 in accordance with an image control program stored in the image control program ROM 94 based on parameters set by the sub-microcomputer 83.

The image control program ROM 94 stores an image control program related to display on the liquid crystal display device 31 and various selection tables. The image control work RAM 93 is configured as temporary storage means when the image control CPU 92 executes the image control program. The image control IC 98 forms an image corresponding to the display content determined by the image control CPU 92 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 31. The image ROM 96 stores dot data for forming an image.
The video RAM 97 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 98 forms an image.
[Description of reel strip]

FIG. 14 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 “00” to “20” and stored in a ROM 32, which will be described later, as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol composed of “Blue 7”, “Red 7”, “BAR”, “Bell”, “Plum”, “Replay” and “Cherry” symbols. A column is represented. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow.
[Description of dividend]

The table shown in FIG. 15 shows winning combinations and payout numbers corresponding to winning symbol combinations in each gaming state.
[Description of gaming state]

  The gaming state includes a general gaming state (representing that this state is "general gaming"), a general gaming state during BB (representing this state as "BB in operation"), an RB gaming state ( This state is also expressed as “RB in operation”). In general, the state of being in a general gaming state is expressed as “in general gaming”, the state of being in a general gaming state in BB is expressed as “BB in operation”, and the state of being in an RB gaming state is expressed as “in RB operation”.

In addition, although the general gaming state may be further classified depending on whether or not the internal winning is BB or RB, the winning combination that may be won internally is the same, so the classification in this table is in the table It is divided into three states.
The types of winning combinations that may be won internally are determined by a so-called probability lottery table (the probability lottery table will be described later), and this probability lottery table is provided for each gaming state. That is, in a game having the same gaming state, the types of winning combinations that may be won internally are the same.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the general gaming state, when “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” or “red 7-red 7-red 7” are arranged along the active line, a BB winning is established. Then, 15 medals are paid out, and the gaming state of the next game becomes the “BB gaming state”.
“RB gaming state” means that when the combination of symbols arranged along the active line is “BAR-BAR-BAR” in “general gaming state”, or in the “BB gaming state”, along the active line This occurs when the combination of symbols arranged side by side is “Replay-Replay-Replay” (so-called “JAC IN”), and 15 medals are paid out. In some cases, RBs starting from “general gaming state” are distinguished from normal RBs, and RBs starting from “BB general gaming state” are distinguished from RBs in BB.

  The “RB gaming state” is a gaming state in which a predetermined symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged by betting one medal, and it is easy to hit an object that can obtain 15 medals. The maximum number of games that can be played in one “RB gaming state” (this is referred to as “RB game possible number”) is 12. Also, in this RB gaming state, the number of times that a prize can be won (this is referred to as the “number of times an RB game can be awarded”) is up to eight. In other words, this “RB gaming state” ends when the number of games reaches 12 times or the number of winnings reaches 8. Then, when the RB gaming state ends, the game state transitions to the general gaming state.

One BB ends when 30 games are played in the BB general gaming state, or when the RB gaming state is shifted to three times and the third RB ends. Then, when the BB gaming state ends, the game state transitions to the general gaming state.
In the general gaming state, when the combination of symbols arranged along the active line is “Replay-Replay-Replay”, a re-game winning is established. When a re-game winning is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the game without consuming the medals.
Further, in the general game state and the BB general game state, it is possible to realize winnings such as “plum small part” and “cherry small part”, but the number of payouts is as shown in the figure.
[General description of probability lottery table]

Next, the probability lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 16 shows a probability lottery table used when determining the internal winning combination in the general gaming state when the BET number is “3”.
In this table, the random number range is 0 to 16383, and the internal winning combination is determined using one numerical value extracted from the numerical values in this range.
For example, in the general game, when the extracted random value is 2851, the internal winning combination of this game is “bell”. Further, in the general game, when the extracted random value is 4216 to 16383, the internal winning combination of the game is “losing”.
Although not shown, a probability lottery table in the BB general gaming state is separately stored in the ROM 42 of the main control circuit 81. Generally, the probability lottery table has different winning probabilities for internal winning combinations depending on the gaming state.
[Outline of main flow]

The control operation of the CPU 41 of the main control circuit 81 will be described with reference to main flowcharts shown in FIGS.
First, power is turned on (step [hereinafter referred to as ST] 1), and the CPU 41 initializes all output ports (ST2). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a power down error has occurred (ST3). Here, in the case of a power-down error, the process proceeds to ST2, and when it is not a power-down error, the process proceeds to ST4. In the process of ST4, the CPU 41 is initialized. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a RAM error has occurred (ST5). Here, in the case of a RAM error, a RAM error is displayed. More specifically, “rr” is displayed on the medal payout display unit constituted by 7-segment LEDs. Note that the RAM error refers to a problem that the RAM 78 cannot be read / written normally.

  If it is not a RAM error, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch is “ON” (ST6). When the setting key-type switch is “ON”, after performing the six-step setting process, the process proceeds to ST12. When the setting key switch is “OFF”, the process proceeds to ST8. In the process of ST8, it is determined whether or not the battery backup is normal. When the battery backup is normal, the return address and the unused area of the RAM 78 are cleared, then all registers are restored to the output state when the power is shut off (ST9), the input port is updated to the state when the power is restored, and the power It returns to the state at the time of interruption (ST10).

  If the battery backup is not normal, the initial value of the set value is set (ST11). Subsequently, the entire area of the RAM 78 is cleared (ST12). Here, the processes after ST12 are also performed when the setting key type switch is “ON” in the determination of ST6 and the process goes through a six-stage setting process. Subsequently, each set value is stored (ST13), and communication data is initialized (ST14). Then, the CPU 41 clears the RAM 78 at the end of the game (ST15). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is a request for automatic insertion of medals (ST16). The case where there is a request for automatic insertion is a case where a re-game winning is established in the previous game. When there is a request for automatic insertion of medals, medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (ST17), and after a game medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit, the process proceeds to ST20. When there is no request for automatic insertion of medals, insertion of medals from the medal insertion slot and the bet button is accepted (ST19), and the process proceeds to ST20.

  In the process of ST20, it is determined whether or not the start lever is “ON”. When the start lever is “ON”, it is determined whether or not 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous game (ST21). Specifically, the determination is made based on the value of one game monitoring timer set in the process of ST24 described later. When 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the previous game, the game start waiting time is consumed (ST22), and the process proceeds to ST23.

  In the process of ST23, the CPU 41 extracts a random number for lottery. Specifically, random numbers are extracted from the range of 0 to 16383. Subsequently, one game monitoring timer is set (ST24), and a game state monitoring process for determining the current game state is performed (ST25). Next, a probability lottery process is performed (ST26). In this probability lottery process, an internal winning combination is determined based on the random number extracted in the process of ST23 and the probability lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state determined in the gaming state monitoring process. In the probability lottery table, as described above, a random value for internal winning is determined in advance for each winning combination.

Next, the CPU 41 performs a winning display lamp lighting lottery process (ST27), and performs a stop control table selection process (a detailed description of this stop control table selection process will be described later) (ST28). As a transmission process at the start of the game, a start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 82 (ST29), and is initialized for starting reel rotation (ST30).
Here, as the start command, the type of the internal winning combination of the game, the gaming state, and the like are transmitted as one command.

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the stop button is “ON” (ST31). When the stop button is “ON”, the CPU 41 transmits a stop operation command to the sub-control circuit 82 (ST32), and ST34. When the stop button is “OFF”, the process proceeds to ST33. Here, the stop operation command is a command including information that the stop button operation has been performed.
In the process of ST33, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. If the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”, the process proceeds to ST34 and the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. If not, the process proceeds to ST31. In the process of ST34, the number of sliding symbols is determined from the winning request (internal winning combination), the symbol position (reel rotation position at the time of stop operation), the selected stop control table, and the like.

Then, the reels are rotated by the number of sliding frames determined in ST34 (ST35). Next, a stop request for the reel is set (ST36), and it is determined whether or not all reels are stopped (ST37). When all the reels are stopped, the process proceeds to ST38, and when all the reels are not stopped, the process proceeds to ST31.
Then, an all reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 82 (ST38), and after performing the effect process at the end of the game (ST39), a winning search is performed (ST40). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (ST41). If the winning flag is normal, the process proceeds to ST43. If the winning flag is not normal, an illegal error is displayed. (ST42) and the process is interrupted.

  In ST43, it is determined whether or not the number of winning prizes is zero. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any winning combination (excluding replay) has been established. When a winning is established, medals are stored or paid out according to the state (whether the BB is operating or whether the RB is operating) and the winning combination (ST44).

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the BB and RB are in operation (ST45). When the BB and RB are in operation, the CPU 41 proceeds to the process of ST46, and when the BB and RB are not in operation, the process of ST49 is performed. Move on. In the process of ST46, a BB / RB game number check process is performed, and it is determined whether or not it is the end of the BB (ST47). When the BB is completed, after transmitting the BB end command, the RAM clear process at the end of the BB is performed (ST48), and the process proceeds to ST50. If the BB is not finished in ST47, the process proceeds to ST50. When the BB or RB operation is not in progress in ST45, a BB or RB winning check process (ST49) is performed, and the process proceeds to ST50. In the process of ST50, a bonus 7 SEG control process is performed, and the process proceeds to ST15.
[Description of game setting information determination process]

  Next, the game setting information determination process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the sub CPU 84 determines whether or not game setting information screen selection (see FIG. 8) has been performed (ST60). When the game setting information screen is selected, the process proceeds to ST61. When the game setting information screen is not selected, the process of ST60 is repeatedly performed.

  In ST61, a game setting information selection screen (see FIG. 9) is displayed. It is determined whether one item (for example, “high setting confirmed!”) Is determined from the game setting information items 23b displayed on the displayed selection screen (see ST62, FIG. 9). When the game setting information is determined, the process proceeds to ST63, and when the information is not determined, the process proceeds to ST61.

In the process of ST63, a process of displaying a display timing selection screen (see FIG. 10), which is a screen for selecting a display timing of game setting information, is performed. It is determined whether one item (for example, “when BB is confirmed”) is determined from the display timing items 23c displayed on the displayed selection screen (see ST64, FIG. 10). Then, when the display timing is determined, the process is terminated, and when the timing is not determined, the process proceeds to ST63.
[Game setting information display control processing]

Next, the game setting information display control process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
For each item, the sub CPU 84 determines whether or not it is the “display time” set in the game setting information determination process of FIG. 23 (ST70). When the set display time is reached, the process proceeds to ST71, and when the display time is not set, the process of ST70 is repeatedly performed.
In ST71, the game setting information set in FIG. 23 is displayed (see FIG. 11).

Further, in the process of ST72, it is determined whether or not it is a time when the display of the currently displayed game setting information is finished. When the set display time is reached, the process proceeds to ST73, and when the display time is not set, ST72 is performed. In the process of ST73, a process of displaying a normal effect (a process of notifying the winning combination, displaying the number of payouts, etc.) is performed, and the process ends.
[Example 2]

The gaming system according to the second embodiment of the present invention is a game system in which the game setting information set in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment is set.
In the second embodiment, only components different from the configurations described in the first embodiment are described with new reference numerals, and the configurations described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. .

  Here, in addition to the configuration of the sub-control circuit 82 described above, the sub-control circuit 82a has added a communication interface 99 for communicating with the management apparatus 100 via the communication circuit network 104 as shown in FIG. It has a configuration.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the entire gaming system of the present invention. In this system, a management device (for example, a personal computer) 100 collects information such as game status from each gaming machine 1 via a communication circuit network (LAN) 104 such as Ethernet (registered trademark), and game setting information. The display contents and the display timing are transmitted to each gaming machine 1. And the gaming machine 1 displays the display content based on the received display timing.

FIG. 27 shows the configuration of the management apparatus 100. The management device 100 includes a management device main body 101, an input device 102 such as a keyboard and a mouse, and a display device 103 such as a CRT and a liquid crystal. The display device 103 displays a game setting information setting screen, which will be described later.
In the input device 102, it is possible to input the machine number for setting the game setting information, the display contents of the game setting information, and the display timing.

As shown in FIG. 27, the management apparatus main body 101 includes a control unit 111, a transmission / reception unit 112, and a storage unit 113. The control unit 111 performs control processing of the display device 103, processing of FIG. 29 described later based on input from the input device 102, and the like.
In addition, the transmission / reception unit 112 transmits display contents of the set game setting information, display timing, and the like, and receives information indicating a game state and the like transmitted by the gaming machine 1. The storage unit 113 performs processing such as temporarily storing information.

  FIG. 28 shows a game setting information setting screen displayed on the display device 113 of the management device 100. This setting screen is provided with a machine number input area 121, a game setting information input area 122, a display time input area 123, and a determination area 124. 28A to 28C are displayed on the setting screen by moving the scroll bar 125 up and down with a mouse or the like.

  Here, in setting the game setting information, a desired machine number is input to the machine number input area 121 with a keyboard or the like, and the scroll bar 126 is moved to the game setting information input area 122 with a mouse or the like in the vertical direction. Click game setting information. Then, the scroll bar 127 is moved up and down with the mouse or the like in the display time input area 123, clicks on the desired display time, and clicks on the decision area 124, so that the game store side sets the game setting information and the display time. It is possible. Note that the input of the unit number is not limited to a single unit number, and a plurality of units can be input.

  The game setting information and the display timing information set in this way are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 82 of each gaming machine 1 via the communication circuit network 104. The gaming machine 1 displays the game setting information based on the above-described game setting information display control process of FIG.

Note that the time when the game setting information 23d is displayed is not limited to when the BB is confirmed, but when the BB game ends, when the predetermined game time of the day elapses, when the predetermined number of games of the day is consumed, the random number lottery is performed. When winning, it may be at the time of RB confirmation, at the end of RB game, a predetermined time, or a combination of the above. The random lottery time is, for example, every game, when a predetermined game time elapses, when a predetermined number of games are consumed.
As a combination, both when the BB was confirmed and when the predetermined game time of the day passed were satisfied, both when the predetermined game number of the day was consumed, and when the random lottery was won Etc.

Also, the time when the display of the game setting information 23d ends is not limited to the time when the next game starts, and when the display time becomes predetermined, a predetermined number of games (for example, 2 to 5 games) are displayed. Or when a predetermined winning combination is won, or a combination thereof.
Further, even if the set display timing is reached, the game setting information may not be displayed when no game is played for a certain period of time.

According to the second embodiment, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment described above, the game setting information is set using the management device 100, so that a plurality of game setting information can be set at one time. Therefore, the game setting information can be set efficiently, and the work efficiency can be improved.
In addition, since display and non-display of the game setting information 23d can also be set on the game store side, it can be set freely according to the operating status of the gaming machine 1, and the game store side can respond quickly. it can.
[Description of game setting information determination process]

  Next, the game setting information determination process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the control unit 111 determines whether or not there is a game setting information setting request (ST80). When there is a request for setting game setting information, the process proceeds to ST81, and when there is no request for setting game setting information, the process of ST80 is repeated.

  In ST81, a game setting information selection screen {see FIG. 28 (a)} is displayed. It is determined whether or not the item of the machine number, the game setting information and the display timing for which the game setting information displayed on the displayed selection screen is to be set has been input {see ST82, FIG. 28 (b)}. Then, when all the items are input, the process proceeds to ST83, and when the items are not input, the process proceeds to ST81.

  In the process of ST83, it is determined whether or not there is a decision input {see FIG. 28 (c)}. If there is a decision input, the process ends. If there is no decision input, the process proceeds to ST81.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the slot machine which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a front view which shows the panel display part and liquid crystal display part which concern on Example 1 of this invention. It is a front view which shows the external appearance of the reel mechanism which has arrange | positioned the lamp | ramp inside the reel which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a perspective view which shows the reel which concerns on Example 1 of this invention, and a circuit board so that LED provided in the inside may be accommodated. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the liquid crystal display device which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a part of liquid crystal display device which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the function of the LED lamp and fluorescent lamp which concern on Example 1 of this invention. It is a front view which shows the setting introduction screen of the game setting information which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a front view which shows the setting screen of the game setting information which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a front view which shows the setting screen of the display timing of the game setting information which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a front view which shows the display mode of the game setting information which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a main control circuit according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel band which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the combination and payout number corresponding to the winning symbol combination in each gaming state according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the probability lottery table which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a main flowchart which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the game setting information determination process based on Example 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the game setting information display control process which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit which concerns on Example 2 of this invention. It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the whole game system which concerns on Example 2 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the management apparatus 100 which concerns on Example 2 of this invention. It is a front view which shows the setting screen of the game setting information which concerns on Example 2 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the game setting information determination process based on Example 2 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 10 Start lever 11a Operation part 11L, 11C, 11R Stop button 21L, 21C, 21R Symbol display area 22L, 22C, 22R Window frame display area 23 Effect display area 31 Liquid crystal display device 40 Microcomputer 41 CPU
84 Sub CPU
92 Image control CPU

Claims (2)

Including a management device and a plurality of gaming machines,
The management device includes game setting information display content determination means for determining display content of game setting information related to a gaming machine of a game store,
Transmission means for transmitting the display contents of the game setting information determined by the game setting information display contents determination means,
The gaming machine includes receiving means for receiving the game setting information display content determined by the game setting information display content determining means;
Game setting information display means for displaying game setting information of a game store;
A game system comprising: game setting information display control means for controlling display of the game setting information by the game setting information display means when a predetermined condition is satisfied. 2. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the game setting information display control means includes a game start command reception detection means for detecting whether or not a game start command is received for a predetermined time. system.

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