JP2007020944A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing a player to obtain various pieces of information by using a calculation function. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachislot machine comprises a liquid crystal display device 5 for displaying information A-H (game information) on a game information display area 5a', and a touch panel display device 100. The touch panel display device 100 instructs a subordinate control circuit of the Pachislot machine to execute the calculation process using the information A-H, for example, when the player touches various keys in a touch panel part 100b, and displays the result of calculation by the calculation function of the subordinate control circuit on a liquid crystal display part 100a. The player can obtain not only the information A-H but also other desired information by using the calculation function according to the player's operation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  A conventional gaming machine has a display means for displaying a plurality of types of symbols used in a game, a start means for starting fluctuations in the display means, a stop means for stopping fluctuations in the display means, and a plurality of kinds relating to the game Game information display means for displaying the game information and game information switching means (for example, a C / P switch, a decision switch) for switching the game information displayed on the game information display means. Based on the large amount of game information that can be notified to the player, any one is selected and displayed according to the current game situation (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Note that some game stores in which this type of gaming machine is installed prohibit the entry of electronic devices such as mobile phones in order to prevent unauthorized acquisition of gaming value by electromagnetic waves.
JP 2001-58023 A (5th page, FIG. 1 etc.)

  In conventional gaming machines, game information can be selected and displayed according to the current game situation, but there is room for further improvement in that the player obtains desired information, not limited to game information. Note that even if a player uses a mobile phone calculation function to obtain desired information (for example, a jackpot probability) based on the game information selected and displayed as described above, the game store brings in a mobile phone. It is difficult to get if prohibited.

  The present invention has been made to solve the conventional problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to acquire various information using a calculation function.

  The gaming machine of the present invention includes a game start command means (for example, a start lever 6 and a start switch 6S) that outputs a game start command signal (for example, a start switch signal) in response to a start operation, and a stop command in response to a stop operation. Stop command means for outputting a signal (for example, stop signal) (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, reel stop signal circuit 46) and a plurality of identifications for displaying a plurality of identification information (symbol sequence in FIG. 3), respectively. Based on the information display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) and the plurality of identification information displayed on the plurality of identification information display means based on the game start command signal, the variation control is performed, and based on the stop command signal Fluctuation stop control means for stopping and controlling the plurality of identification information displayed on the plurality of identification information display means (for example, the processing of steps S7 to S19 in FIG. 10 is performed). Main winning circuit determining means for determining an internal winning combination by lottery using a random value based on the game start command signal (for example, a probability lottery process in step S6 in FIG. 10) Main control circuit 71) as a means, game information display means (for example, liquid crystal display device 5) for displaying game information (for example, information A to information H of game information display area 5a '), and calculation operation In response, calculation using the game information and a calculation display means for displaying the calculation result (for example, the sub control circuit 72 as the means for performing the touch panel command reception processing in step S63 in FIG. 15, the touch panel display device 100), It has the composition provided with.

  With this configuration, regardless of whether or not an electronic device can be brought into the game store, the player operates the calculation display means provided in the gaming machine, based on the game information displayed on the game information display means, Information may be obtained. In this case, the player can acquire not only the game information displayed on the game information display means but also various information.

  The present invention provides at least game information display means for displaying game information relating to a game, and calculation display means for performing calculation using the game information in accordance with a calculation operation and displaying a calculation result. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that is expected to have an effect that a person can acquire various information using a calculation function.

  FIG. 1 shows an embodiment in which a gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a “pachislot machine”. In addition to coins, medals, tokens, etc., this pachislot machine is played using a game medium such as a card that is given to a player or stores information on the game value that is given. It is assumed that

  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. A liquid crystal display screen (hereinafter also referred to as “screen”) 5a is provided on the front surface of the panel display portion 2a. The reel 3 (left) can be displayed on the screen 5a and disposed on the back side of the liquid crystal. The reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R) can be transmissively displayed through the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. On the screen 5a, information related to the game (for example, information A to information H in the game information display area 5a ′ in FIG. 2) or various effects such as animation are displayed.

  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 the 1-BET switch 11, the 2-BET switch 12, the maximum BET switch 13, or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22. Is set. Which effective line is set is recognized by turning on the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c.

  Furthermore, a touch panel display device 100 corresponding to a so-called “calculator” is provided below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Here, a predetermined calculation is performed based on the player touching the touch panel, and the result is displayed.

  Inside the cabinet 2, three reels (a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R) on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. ing. Here, the design of each reel is visible through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R as described above. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

  On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, a WIN lamp 17, a payout display unit 18, a bonus game information display unit 20, and the like 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 WIN lamp 17 is turned on when BB or RB is established, and is turned on with a predetermined probability when BB or RB is won internally. The payout display unit 18 is composed of a 7-segment LED, and displays the payout number of medals at the time of winning a prize. The bonus game information display group 20 is composed of 7 segment LEDs, and displays the number of RB games that can be played and the number of RBs that can be won.

  Here, one game (one game) ends when all reels are stopped. 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 is lit when the number of BETs is “3” and all (5) effective lines are set. The credit display unit (not shown) is composed of 7 segment LEDs and displays the number of stored medals.

  A pedestal portion 10 having a horizontal surface is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal portion 10, and on the left side, 1-BET switches 11, 2- A BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, and the like are provided. One of the credited medals is bet on the game by one press operation of the 1-BET switch 11, and one of the credited medals by one press operation of the 2-BET switch 12. Two cards are bet on the game, and the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game is bet by pressing the maximum BET switch 13 once. By operating these BET switches, the above-mentioned effective line is set.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16.

  On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated by the player's operation, and a start to start changing the symbols displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R (starting the game) A lever 6 is rotatably attached within a predetermined angle range.

  Three stop buttons (a left stop button 7L, a middle stop button 7C, and a right stop button 7R) for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal unit 10, respectively. Yes.

  Speakers 21L and 21R are provided on the left and right of the cabinet 2 (above the medal receiving portion 16).

  Here, the stop operation by pressing the first stop button performed when all the reels are rotating is “first stop operation”, and the stop operation by pressing the second stop button performed next is “second stop”. The stop operation by pressing the third stop button performed after “operation” and “second stop operation” is referred to as “third stop operation”. Further, when the operation order of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is expressed, the left stop button 7L is abbreviated as “left”, the middle stop button 7C is abbreviated as “middle”, and the right stop button 7R is abbreviated as “right”. Furthermore, the above-mentioned “left”, “middle”, and “right” are arranged from the left in the order of stop operation. The operation sequence of this embodiment includes “six types” of “left middle right”, “left / right middle”, “middle left / right”, “middle right left”, “right left middle”, and “right middle left”.

  FIG. 2 shows a main part of the panel display unit 2a. In FIG. 2, a plurality of types of game information (for example, information A to information H) are displayed in the game information display area 5a ′ (a part of the screen 5a). Here, as the game information, for example, the total number of reel rotations, today's inserted number, today's paid-out number, bonus establishment number, small role winning number, number of games since the previous BB, and the like are displayed. These plural types of game information are acquired during a game operation by a program (described later) of the main control circuit 71, stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33, updated, and transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 together with a predetermined command. And stored in a predetermined storage area of the image control work RAM 83 and updated. Further, the touch panel display device 100 in the vicinity of the game information display area 5a ′ has a well-known numeric keypad and calculation function keys (for example, “+” key, “−” key, “×” key, “÷” key, “=” key). , Touch panel unit 100a having various keys such as a memory function (temporary storage function) key (for example, “MR” key, “M +” key, “M−” key), and a sub-control circuit based on contact with the various keys And a liquid crystal display unit 100b that displays a calculation result obtained by the calculation function 72. Here, the touch panel unit 100a is, for example, a liquid crystal screen on which various keys are displayed and a transparent touch panel as a means for inputting a coordinate position on the screen. With this configuration, the contact position by the player is detected and the coordinate position on the liquid crystal screen is instructed to the image control CPU 82. As a method for detecting the contact position, either a pressure-sensitive type that detects a change in pressure or an electrostatic type that detects an electric signal due to static electricity may be used.

  FIG. 3 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 “0” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (shown in FIG. 8) which will be described later as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "Red 7 (design 91)", "Cherry (design 92)", "Watermelon (design 93)", "Replay (design 94)", "Bell (design 95) A symbol string composed of symbols “,“ BAR (symbol 96) ”and“ blue 7 (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.

  FIG. 4 shows a display combination specifying table that defines the relationship between the combination of symbols (design combination), the display combination, and the number of payouts. Here, the winning combination is an internal winning combination, a winning combination (with a payout when the internal winning combination is won), or a winning combination (with no payout when an internal winning combination is won) It is a general term for a combination of operating symbols.

  In FIG. 4, 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. As shown in the bonus operation time table of FIG. 7, the payable number of the display combination “BB” is “465”. For example, when the internal winning combination “BB” is established in the general gaming state, the BB gaming state is generated. In this BB gaming state, when the payout number reaches the above-mentioned payable number, the game state shifts to the general gaming state.

  In FIG. 4, the establishment of RB is realized by arranging “Bell-Bell-Replay” along the active line. As shown in the bonus operating time table of FIG. 7, the displayable number “RB” can be played “12”, and the prize-winning number is “8”. For example, when the internal winning combination “RB” is established in the BB general gaming state, the RB gaming state is generated. In this RB gaming state, when 12 games are completed or 8 winnings are established, the game state shifts to the BB general gaming state or the general gaming state.

  In FIG. 4, 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 display combination that allows a game to be performed without being made to input the game value when established.

  In addition, the combination of symbols and the number of payouts that will be awarded to watermelon (corresponding to the small part of watermelon), cherry (corresponding to the small part of cherry) and bell (corresponding to the small part of bell) are shown It is as follows.

  FIG. 5 shows a probability lottery table determination table. Here, the number of lotteries includes a random value obtained prior to the probability lottery process (obtained in step S4 in FIG. 10) and a lottery value set for each internal winning combination (shown in FIG. 6). The number of lottery processes (corresponding to the subtraction process) to be performed is shown. In the probability lottery process (step S6 in FIG. 10), an internal winning combination is determined by the subtraction process.

  In the general gaming state, “5” is determined as the number of lotteries, and the probability lottery table for the general gaming state is determined as the probability lottery table. In the internal winning state (here, the state where BB is carried over), “4” is determined as the number of lotteries, and the probability lottery table for the general gaming state is determined as the probability lottery table. In this case, the BB lottery is not performed.

  In the general gaming state during BB, “5” is determined as the number of lotteries, and the probability lottery table for general gaming state during BB is determined as the probability lottery table. In the RB gaming state, “3” is determined as the number of lotteries and an RB gaming state probability lottery table is determined as the probability lottery table. Although not shown, in the general game state during BB, when RB is carried over, “4” is determined as the number of lotteries, and RB lottery is not performed.

  FIG. 6 shows a probability lottery table. Here, (1) is a probability lottery table for general gaming states, (2) is a probability lottery table for general gaming states during BB, and (3) is a probability lottery table for RB gaming states. In addition, the aforementioned lottery value is set for each internal winning combination. The random number extraction range is “0 to 16383”, and “lottery value / 16384” corresponds to the winning probability.

  The general gaming state probability lottery table in FIG. 6A is determined in the general gaming state or the internal winning state (carry-over state) as described above. Based on this general gaming state probability lottery table, BB, replay, loser, cherry small combination, watermelon small combination or bell small combination may be determined as the internal winning combination. In this case, RB lottery is not performed (the lottery value is “0” or not set).

  The probability lottery table for the BB general gaming state in FIG. 6B is determined in the BB general gaming state as described above. On the basis of the probability lottery table for the general gaming state during the BB, an RB, replay, loser, cherry small combination, watermelon small combination or bell small combination may be determined as the internal winning combination.

  The probability lottery table for RB gaming state in FIG. 6 (3) is determined in the RB gaming state as described above. On the basis of this RB gaming state probability lottery table, there may be a case where a loser, a cherry small combination, a watermelon small combination or a bell small combination is determined as an internal winning combination.

  FIG. 7 shows a bonus operating time table. This is used to set various items including the operating flag in the RB and BB operation check processing (shown in step S29 in FIG. 11).

  When the display combination is BB, the BB operating flag as the operating flag and “465” as the payable number are read and set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 (shown in FIG. 8). become. When the display combination is RB, an RB operating flag as an operating flag, “12” as a possible number of games, and “8” as a possible number of winnings are read out and stored in a predetermined memory of the RAM 33. It will be set to the area.

  FIG. 8 shows 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 liquid crystal based on commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The touch panel controls the display device 5, the LEDs 101 (for example, the payout display unit 18, the bonus game information display unit 20), the BET lamps 9a to 9c, the lamps 102 (for example, the WIN lamp 17), and the speakers 21L and 21R. A circuit configuration including a sub-control circuit 72 that controls display of the display device 100 is 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. The main control circuit 71 includes a one-game monitoring timer (not shown), an automatic stop timer, a payout possible number counter, a game possible number counter, a winning possible number counter, and the like.

  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. 6) used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and various controls for transmission to the sub-control circuit 72. Instructions 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 (for example, BB operating flag, RB operating flag), gaming state information, and other gaming information (for example, the total number of revolutions of the reel, the number of coins inserted today, the number of coins paid out today, the number of bonus establishments, The number of small winning prizes, the number of games from the previous BB, etc.) are stored.

  In the circuit of FIG. 8, the main actuator whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 is a hopper that houses medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41 (for payout). 40) and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R that rotationally drive the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, and a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40 are connected to the output section of the CPU 31. Each of these drive circuits receives a command such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

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

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and generates a start switch signal. The inserted medal sensor 22 </ b> S detects a medal inserted into the medal 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 the 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. 8, 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. Based on the random number sampled in this way and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32, an internal winning combination is determined.

  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 storage 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. Thereby, the count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation is stored in the RAM 33 for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 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 the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, the code numbers (corresponding to symbol positions) that are sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R on the basis of the rotational position where the reset pulse is generated as described above, and each code A symbol code indicating a symbol provided corresponding to each number is associated.

  Further, in the ROM 32, a winning symbol combination table (not shown) is stored. 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 referred to when the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop, and when the winning or the confirmation of establishment after all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

  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 button 7L, 7C, 7R, and the set reel. Based on a stop table (not shown) and the like, a signal for controlling the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to stop is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  If it becomes a stop mode indicating winning or establishment after internal winning, 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”.

  The sub-control circuit 72 is based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1, the liquid crystal display device 5, the LEDs 101 (for example, the payout display unit 18, the bonus game information display unit 20), the lamps 102 ( For example, the BET lamps 9a to 9c, the WIN lamp 17) and the speakers 21L and 21R are controlled. Further, the sub control circuit 72 controls the display of the touch panel display device 100 based on the touch panel command transmitted from the touch panel display device 100.

  FIG. 9 shows a circuit configuration including the sub-control circuit 72 described above.

  In FIG. 9, the sub control circuit 72 is formed on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71, and includes an image control circuit 80 and a sound / lamp control circuit 73. These circuits 73 and 80 each have a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “sub-microcomputer”) as a main component, and the sub-microcomputer performs a control operation according to a preset program (image control CPU 82, sound control). A sub-ROM (corresponding to the image control program ROM 84 and the program ROM 75) and a sub RAM (corresponding to the image control work RAM 83 and the work RAM 76) as storage means.

  The image control circuit 80 transmits from the main control circuit 71 via the serial port 81 according to the program and the serial port 81 connected to the input / output port of the main control circuit 71 and the serial port 77 of the sound / lamp control circuit 73. Image control CPU 82 that performs a control operation based on a command to be executed or an external signal, an image control program ROM 84 in which the program is stored, and image control as temporary storage means when the program is executed by the image control CPU 82 A work RAM 83 and a calendar IC 85 for storing time information are provided. The image control circuit 80 includes an image control IC 88 connected to the image control CPU 82, an image ROM 86, a video RAM 87, and a control RAM 89.

  The image control CPU 82 determines the display content of the liquid crystal display device 5 in accordance with the program stored in the image control program ROM 84 based on predetermined parameters. Further, the image control CPU 82 determines the display contents of the liquid crystal display unit 100a based on the touch panel command from the touch panel display device 100 and the program (including a program that realizes a calculation function such as four arithmetic calculations).

  The image control program ROM 84 stores an image data table in which the program relating to the display of the liquid crystal display device 5 and image data corresponding to the display contents are stored. Further, the image control program ROM 84 stores an image data table in which image data corresponding to display contents of the touch panel display device 100 (for example, image data of various keys indicating contact with various keys) is stored.

  The image ROM 86 stores dot data for forming an image. The video RAM 87 is used as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 88 forms an image.

  The image control IC 88 forms an image corresponding to the display content (image data) determined by the image control CPU 82 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 5. The control RAM 89 stores various control parameters when the image control IC 88 forms an image.

  Further, the touch panel display device 100 described above is connected to the image control CPU 82. Here, when a player touches various keys of the touch panel unit 100a, the control circuit (not shown) of the touch panel display device 100 outputs a touch panel command including information indicating the coordinate position based on the touch position to the image control CPU 82. Send to. In addition, the touch panel display device 100 includes a display driver (included in the control circuit) that drives the liquid crystal display unit 100b, drives the display driver based on a display command from the image control CPU 82, and information related to calculation (for example, , A numerical value input from the numeric keypad, a calculation function input from the calculation function key, and a calculation result) are displayed on a liquid crystal display.

  The image control work RAM 83 stores various information. For example, game information (corresponding to information A to information H in FIG. 2) to be displayed in the game information display area 5a ′ of the screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 is stored. The image control work RAM 83 and the calendar IC 85 are backed up so that data is not lost when the power is cut off.

  On the other hand, the sound / lamp control circuit 73 and a serial port 77 connected to the serial port 81 of the image control circuit 80 and a command (main control) transmitted from the image control CPU 82 via the serial ports 81 and 77 according to the program. A sound / lamp control CPU 74 that performs a control operation based on a circuit 71 or a command transmitted from the outside), a program ROM 75 that stores the program, and a sound / lamp control circuit 73 that executes the program. And a work RAM 76 as temporary storage means. The sound / lamp control circuit 73 includes a sound source IC 78 connected to the sound / lamp control CPU 74, a power amplifier 79, and a sound source ROM 91.

  The sound / lamp control CPU 74 controls lighting of the lamps 102 such as the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and the WIN lamp 17 based on a command (input of the serial port 77) from the image control CPU 82, and the payout display unit 18, The lighting of the LEDs 101 such as the bonus game information display unit 20 is controlled. Further, the sound / lamp control CPU 74 determines an effect related to sound output based on the command from the image control CPU 82, and outputs the command to the sound source IC 78. The sound source IC 78 acquires sound data from the sound source ROM 91 based on a command from the sound / lamp control CPU 74 and outputs sounds corresponding to the sound data from the speakers 21L and 21R via the power amplifier 79.

  10 and 11 show the main control processing procedure by the main control circuit 71. FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S1). Specifically, the storage contents of the RAM 33 are initialized, communication data is initialized, and the like.

  Next, the CPU 31 erases the information in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 at the end of the game (step 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 monitoring and start check processing (step S3). Here, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the inserted 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 step S4. In step S4, the CPU 31 extracts a random number for probability lottery.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S5). In this gaming state monitoring process, the CPU 31 refers to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 and determines whether or not the RB operating flag is set to “ON”. If it is “ON”, the RB gaming state flag is set to “ON” in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. Further, when the RB operation flag is not set to “ON”, it is determined whether or not the BB operation flag is set to “ON” with reference to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. Here, in the case of “on”, the general game state flag during BB is set to “on” in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. Further, when the BB operating flag is not set to “ON”, it is further determined by referring to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 whether or not the carryover combination is set. Here, when the carryover combination is set, the internal winning flags of RB and BB are set to “on” in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. If the carryover combination is not set, the general game state flag is set to “on” in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process (step S6). In this probability lottery process, the CPU 31 refers to the probability lottery table determination table of FIG. 6 and determines the number of lotteries and the type of the probability lottery table based on the gaming state acquired in the gaming state monitoring process of step S5. For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, “5” is determined as the number of lotteries, and the probability lottery table for the general gaming state in FIG. 6A is determined as the probability lottery table. Next, with reference to this general gaming state probability lottery table, an internal winning combination is determined based on the random value acquired in step S4. Next, it is determined whether or not the determined internal winning combination is BB. Here, in the case of BB, the BB carryover flag is set to “on” in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. Further, the logical sum of the determined internal winning combination and carryover combination is determined as the winning combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a stop table selection process (step S7). In this stop table selection process, the CPU 31 determines a winning combination for stop according to the determined internal winning combination and gaming state, and selects an effective line for arranging the symbol combinations corresponding to the determined winning combination for stop (table line Selection). Next, based on the determined winning combination for stop, a table number indicating a stop table used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S8). This start command includes information on the internal winning combination.

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

  In step S10, the CPU 31 performs a process for waiting for the shortest game time. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting the game of the player is performed until a predetermined time (for example, “4.1 seconds”) elapses from the start of the previous game.

  In step S11, the CPU 31 sets various timers. The timer set here includes one game monitoring timer for managing the time of one game (for example, “4.1 seconds”) and the stop operation of the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. And an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R at a predetermined time (for example, “40 seconds”).

  Next, the CPU 31 requests the motor drive circuit 39 to start rotation of all reels (step S12), and performs rotation processing of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Further, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop permission command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S13).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are “ON” (step S14 in FIG. 11). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a stop signal is output from the reel stop signal circuit 46 based on the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S16, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S <b> 15, the CPU 31 determines whether or not “40 seconds” have elapsed since the start of the previous reel rotation. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S16, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In step S16, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process. Here, the above-mentioned maximum number of sliding symbols is set to “4”, for example, and the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the maximum number of sliding symbols, the number of BETs, the gaming state, the internal winning combination, and the like. Thereafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stopped stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are rotated by the determined number of sliding frames.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S17). This reel stop command includes a reel stop identifier and a reel rotation identifier.

  Next, the CPU 31 waits for the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been stopped for the number of sliding frames acquired in step S16 (step S18).

  Next, the CPU 31 requests the motor drive circuit 39 to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that have been operated to stop (step S19).

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

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process (step S21). In this display combination search process, the CPU 31 determines, based on the code number of the symbols arranged along the center line 8c of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R and the display combination determination table (corresponding to the display combination specifying table in FIG. 4). The display combination (winning or established internal winning combination) and the number of payouts are specified, and a display combination flag for identifying the display combination is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination flag is normal (step S22). When this determination is “YES (abnormal)”, the process proceeds to step S23, and when “NO (normal)”, the process proceeds to step S24.

  In step S23, the CPU 31 stops the game of the pachislot machine 1 and displays an illegal error. In step S <b> 24, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72. This display combination command includes information on the display combination and the number of payouts acquired in step S21.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the payout number acquired in step S21 is “0” (step S25). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S27, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S26.

  In step S26, the CPU 31 performs medal credit or payout according to the display combination acquired in step S21 and the payout number. In addition, the number of acquired medals is updated.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a payout end command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S27). This payout end command includes information indicating that the payout of medals has been completed.

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

  In step S29, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process. In this bonus operation check process, the CPU 31 first determines whether or not the display combination acquired in step S21 is BB or RB. When the display combination is BB or RB, setting items such as a BB operating flag or an RB operating flag are set based on the bonus operating time table of FIG. For example, when the display combination is BB, the BB operating flag of the operating flag item is set to “ON” in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33, and similarly, “465” of the payable number item can be paid out. Set to the number counter. Here, the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings are not set. When the display combination is RB, the number of payouts is not set. In addition, the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings are set in a predetermined number of possible games counter and a possible number of winnings counter, respectively. Next, the CPU 31 clears BB or RB as a carryover combination. Specifically, the BB carryover flag or the RB carryover flag set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 is set to “off”.

  In step S30, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process. In this bonus end check process, the CPU 31 first refers to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 and determines whether or not the RB operating flag is “ON”. Here, when the RB operation flag is “ON”, the value of the above-mentioned game possible number counter is decremented by “1”, and when a winning is established, the value of the above-described number of possible winning counter is further decremented by “1”. To do. Next, the CPU 31 refers to the above-described possible game number counter and the possible winning number counter, and determines whether or not at least one of the possible game number and the possible winning number is “0”. Here, when at least one is “0”, processing at the end of RB is performed. Specifically, the RB operating flag, the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings are cleared. Next, the CPU 31 refers to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 and determines whether or not the BB operating flag is “ON”. Here, when the BB operating flag is “ON”, the value of the payable sheet counter is subtracted according to the payout number acquired in step S21. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the payable number is “1 or more”. Here, when the payable number is not 1 or more (in the case of “0”), processing at the end of BB is performed. Specifically, the BB operating flag and the payable number are cleared. Here, when the RB operation flag is “ON”, the above-described processing at the end of RB is included. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination acquired in step S21 is RB. Here, when the display combination is RB, based on the bonus operation time table of FIG. 7, the RB operation flag of the operation flag item is set to “on” in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. The item “12” in the possible number of games is set in the possible number of games counter, and the item “8” in the possible number of winnings is set in the number of possible winnings counter. Next, the CPU 31 clears the RB as the carryover combination. Specifically, the RB carryover flag set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 is set to “off”.

  FIG. 12 shows the reset interrupt processing of the sub control circuit 72. The sub CPUs of the sub control circuit 72 correspond to the sound / lamp control CPU 74 and the image control CPU 82. Here, the processing of the image control CPU 82 will be described.

  First, the image control CPU 82 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S31). Specifically, the contents stored in the image control work RAM 83 are initialized, the communication data is initialized, and the like.

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs input monitoring processing (step S32). In this input monitoring process, the image control CPU 82 sends a command (for example, a start command, a reel stop command, a display combination command, a payout end command) from the main control circuit 71 to the serial port 81 or an external command (for example, Check whether there is an input of touch panel command. When a command input from the main control circuit 71 or the outside is confirmed, it is stored in a predetermined storage area of the image control work RAM 83 as an unprocessed command.

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs command input processing corresponding to the unprocessed command confirmed in step S32 (step S33). In this command input process, the image control CPU 82 determines the effect content by the liquid crystal display device 5 or the display content of the touch panel display device 100 based on the unprocessed command. Further, the image control CPU 82 sets a command to be transmitted to the sound / lamp control CPU 74 in accordance with the determined content of the effect. If there is an unprocessed command output from the main control circuit 71 based on the operation of the cross key, the selection button, the determination button, etc. other than during the game, the corresponding effect content (for example, menu display data) is determined. become. Details of the command input process described above are shown in FIG.

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs command output processing (step S34). In this command output process, the image control CPU 82 outputs an image control command to the image control IC 88 based on the effect content determined in step S33. Similarly, a display command is output to the touch panel display device 100 based on the display content determined in step S33. Similarly, a sound / lamp control command is output to the sound / lamp control IC 74.

  FIG. 13 shows command signal reception interrupt processing by the sub control circuit 72.

  When the image control CPU 82 receives a command (for example, a start command, a reel stop command, a display combination command, a payout end command) from the main control circuit 71 to the serial port 81 or a signal from the touch panel display device 100, the image control CPU 82 A command is stored in a predetermined storage area of the image control work RAM 83 (step S41).

  FIG. 14 shows a sound / lamp periodic interruption process by the sub-control circuit 72.

  The sound / lamp control IC 74 outputs the sound / lamp control command from the image control CPU 82 to the drive control circuit of the sound source IC 78, the lamps 102, and the LEDs 101 (steps S51 and S52). That is, the contents of the effects by the speakers 21L and 21R, the lamps 102, and the LEDs 101 are determined based on the effects determined by the image control CPU 82 in step S33 of FIG. The sound / lamp control IC 74 is not limited to this, and, similar to the image control CPU 82, confirms whether or not a command from the main control circuit 71 and an external signal are input to the serial port 77, and the work RAM 76 as an unprocessed command. It may be stored in a predetermined storage area.

  FIG. 15 shows details of command input processing (step S33 in FIG. 12) by the sub-control circuit 72.

  First, the image control CPU 82 refers to a predetermined storage area of the image control work RAM 83 and determines whether there is an unprocessed command (step S61). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S62, and when it is “NO”, the process proceeds to step S34 in FIG.

  In step S62, the image control CPU 82 reads the aforementioned unprocessed command and determines whether this is a touch panel command. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S63, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S64.

  In step S63, the image control CPU 82 performs touch panel command reception processing. Here, the image control CPU 82 stores input data (for example, numerical data, calculation data indicating the type of calculation) in a predetermined storage area of the image control work RAM 83 based on the coordinate position of the touch panel unit 100b included in the touch panel command. The calculation processing instructed based on the input data is executed while being stored. Thereafter, the image control CPU 82 transmits a display command to the touch panel display device 100.

  This display command includes display contents (image data) determined by the image control CPU 82. For example, when numerical data is included in the touch panel command, the image control CPU 82 determines image data indicating the numerical value as display content. When calculation data is included in the touch panel command, the image control CPU 82 determines image data indicating the type of calculation as display content. Here, when the type of calculation is “=” and a predetermined calculation function can be executed based on the input numerical data and calculation data, the image control CPU 82 determines image data indicating “=”. At the same time, a predetermined calculation process is performed, and image data indicating the result is determined. The image data thus determined is included in the display command. Based on this display command, the touch panel display device 100 displays information related to the calculation on the liquid crystal display unit 100a. Note that a table that preliminarily defines the correspondence between the image data and the input data may be stored in the image control program ROM 84 or the like and used when determining the above-described image data.

  In step S64, the image control CPU 82 reads the above-mentioned unprocessed command, and determines the effect data based on the information included therein. When the command reception process related to the unprocessed command ends, the image control CPU 82 sets the unprocessed command processed in steps S63 and S64 to processed (step S65). Specifically, the unprocessed command is deleted from a predetermined storage area of the image control work RAM 83. The effect data determined by the command reception process related to the unprocessed command includes, for example, information representing information A to information H.

  According to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the liquid crystal display device 5 configured to display information A to information H (corresponding to game information) in the game information display area 5a ′, In response to the player touching various keys on the touch panel unit 100b (corresponding to a calculation operation), the image control CPU 82 is instructed to perform calculation processing using, for example, information A to information H, and the image control CPU 82 performs calculation. By providing the touch panel display device 100 that displays the calculation result of the function on the liquid crystal display unit 100a, the player can acquire desired game information using not only the information A to the information H but also the calculation function. There is a case. For example, the setting value related to the lottery probability of the pachislot machine 1 is estimated by calculating the probability of jackpot or by calculating the player's desired value using the number of established small roles from the total number of rotations of the reels. There are cases where it is possible. Alternatively, the acquisition amount can be calculated from the exchange rate of the game value of the game store and the acquired number. Furthermore, since the player can acquire a calculation result using information unrelated to the game using the touch panel display device 100, the convenience of the pachislot machine 1 is improved not only for the game.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the liquid crystal display unit 100a and the touch panel unit 100b are provided in the touch panel display device 100 and the image control CPU 82 is provided with a “calculator” calculation function has been described. Even if the touch panel display device 100 is configured independently as a “calculator”, the same effect may be obtained. In this case, the load on the image control CPU 82 is further reduced.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where predetermined game information is displayed in the game information display area 5a ′ of the screen 5a has been described. However, the present invention also selects the display contents of the game information display area 5a ′. Even if it does so, the same effect may be acquired. In this case, for example, a selection switch may be provided as a selection means for selecting any of a plurality of grouped game information groups, and a desired game information group may be displayed by a player's switch operation. Furthermore, a valid / invalid key for validating or invalidating an instruction input by touching the touch panel unit 100b may be provided so that the calculation function cannot be used when the instruction input is set to invalid.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the player arbitrarily uses the calculation function of the pachislot machine 1 has been described. However, in addition to the above, the present invention increases the operation rate of the touch panel display device 100 and various types. In order to realize the effect, the player may obtain a privilege by actively using the calculation function. For example, instead of producing a demonstration screen, a problem requiring a calculation function (for example, a three-choice question) is displayed on the screen 5a and answered within a predetermined time. When this problem is correctly answered, the winning probability of the ST lottery is set to be higher than when the answer is incorrect.

  Here, the image control CPU 82 as means for receiving the demonstration display command from the main control circuit 71 and performing the command input processing of FIG. 15 corresponds to display control means for displaying the problem. Further, the image control CPU 82 as a means for receiving the start command from the main control circuit 71 and performing the ST lottery process performs the ST lottery when a predetermined condition (for example, internal winning of the small part of the bell is satisfied) is satisfied. This corresponds to ST lottery means for performing. The image control work RAM 83 that stores the ST lottery table corresponds to a storage unit that stores an ST lottery table that defines a plurality of ST lottery winning probabilities. The image control CPU 82 corresponds to display control means for performing ST lottery based on the ST lottery table and displaying on the liquid crystal display device 5 that a predetermined internal winning combination (for example, Bell's small combination) has been won. . The ST lottery refers to a lottery for determining whether or not to notify that a predetermined internal winning combination (for example, a bell small combination) has been won.

1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a pachislot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the principal part of the panel display part 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 display combination specific table which shows the relationship between the display combination which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, a symbol combination, and the number of payouts. It is a figure which shows the probability lottery table determination table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 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 table at the time of the bonus action | operation 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 block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit containing the sub control circuit which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a main flowchart which shows the process of the main control circuit which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a main flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the reset interruption process of the sub control circuit which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command signal reception interruption process of the sub control circuit which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the sound and lamp regular interruption process of the sub control circuit which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command input process of the sub control circuit which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachislot machine 2 Cabinet 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 5 Liquid crystal display device 5a Screen 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 82 Image control CPU
83 Image control work RAM
88 Image control IC
100 Touch Panel Display Device 100a Liquid Crystal Display Unit 100b Touch Panel Unit

Claims (1)

Game start command means for outputting a game start command signal in response to the start operation;
Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal in response to the stop operation;
A plurality of identification information display means for displaying a plurality of identification information respectively;
The plurality of identification information displayed on the plurality of identification information display means is controlled based on the game start command signal, and the plurality of identification information displayed on the plurality of identification information display means based on the stop command signal is changed. Fluctuation stop control means for controlling stop respectively,
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination by lottery using a random value based on the game start command signal;
Game information display means for displaying game information relating to the game;
Calculation display means for performing calculation using the game information according to the calculation operation and displaying the calculation result;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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