JP2007029541A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which improves a game property by executing the performance of the game machine more directly reflecting the psychological state of a player. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine comprises: a start lever 6 to be operated by a player; a panel display part 2a, a liquid crystal display part 2b, speakers 9L and 9R, and lamps 16L and 16R for outputting game information which is information relating to a game to the player; a pressure detection part for detecting a pressure applied when the start lever 6 is operated; and an output control part for changing the output form of the game information to the panel display part 2a, the liquid crystal display part 2b, the speakers 9L and 9R and the lamps 16L and 16R in accordance with the pressure. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  According to the present invention, when a player inserts a game medium to rotationally drive a plurality of reels and each of the rotationally driven reels is stopped, according to the combination of symbols on each stopped reel. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that throws out gaming media.

  Conventionally, after the medal insertion or BET operation, the start lever is operated to rotate and drive the three reels, and each reel is stopped by pressing the stop button corresponding to each reel, and according to the symbols stopped in the reel display window. Pachislot machines that pay out medals are known. In such a pachislot machine, how attractive gaming can be given has a great influence on the popularity of each model and the efficiency of attracting customers at the amusement store, so new functions that play a role in this "attractive gaming" Conventional techniques focusing on production are known.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, a dedicated hitting pad for enabling hitting on a gaming machine is installed, and the player is informed that “the internal winning state is displayed by hitting the hitting pad at the time of internal winning”. A gaming machine is disclosed that is configured to display on the display device that an internal winning has been made when the player has won an internal winning at the time of hitting the hitting pad.

  As described above, according to Patent Document 1, a player hits a dedicated hitting pad instead of hitting the front glass of the gaming machine due to stress during the game, and the player's hitting causes a malfunction of the gaming machine. While preventing, it becomes possible to dissipate the stress in a player's game.

JP 2004-147692 A

  However, even if this Patent Document 1 is used, the player does not bother to strike the strike pad, and a case where the operation unit such as the start lever is strongly hit is also conceivable, so that the failure of the gaming machine can be reduced by the strike pad. Not necessarily. In the first place, people's emotional expressions are various, and there are many people who are conscious of others and do not strike a strike pad. In addition, the pachislot game is interesting in that the player can repeat the operation of rotating the drum to stop it and detect signs of whether or not the player is internally winning in the process. Even if a striking pad that is focused on is provided, it is difficult for the player to struggle with a striking pad that has nothing to do with the game operation.

  In addition, in pachislot games, there is a rare occurrence of a so-called “hot performance” that is likely to be in an internal winning state, so that when such an effect occurs, the player's strength to strike a vigorous start lever, etc. increases. . In such a case, even if the striking pad employed in Patent Document 1 is provided, failure of the start lever or the like cannot be reduced.

  Furthermore, since various buttons and levers are arranged on the front surface of the pachislot machine, if the striking pad noted in Patent Document 1 is provided, not only in terms of cost but also from the side of the arrangement of buttons and levers It imposes great restrictions.

  From the above, it is an attractive game how to detect the player's psychological state through the operation of the pachislot game by the player rather than providing a striking pad, and how to produce an effect that matches the detected psychological state It is an important issue in providing sex. Such a problem is not only a problem that occurs only in a pachislot machine, but also a problem that is common to various game machines that require a game operation.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems (problems). The player senses the player's psychological state through a game operation by the player, and performs an effect adapted to the sensed psychological state. It is an object to provide a gaming machine having attractive gaming characteristics.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, in the gaming machine, the present invention provides a start lever for starting rotational driving of a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn, and the rotationally driven said lever. Game information output means for outputting a plurality of stop buttons for stopping a plurality of reels, a bet button for inputting stored game media into the gaming machine, and game information which is information relating to the game to the player And pressure detection means for detecting a pressure applied to at least one of the start lever, the stop button or the bet button, and the game information output means according to the pressure detected by the pressure detection means Output control means for changing the output mode of the game information.

  According to the present invention, a pressure applied to a start lever, a stop button, or a bet button by which a player performs an operation directly related to the progress of the game is detected, and information related to the game is determined according to the detected pressure. Since the game information output mode for the game information output means for outputting the game information is changed, it is added to the operation means used most frequently in normal operation without installing a dedicated operation means. The effect of the gaming machine can be changed according to the pressure. As a result, the excitement increases as the game progresses, and the player's psychological state of operating the operating means strongly is sensed, and the game machine has an attractive gaming property by performing an effect that matches the sensed psychological state. Can be provided.

  Further, the present invention, in the above invention, further comprises an internal winning combination lottery means for drawing one of a plurality of internal winning combinations using a random number, wherein the output control means is the internal winning combination lottery It is determined whether or not it is an internal winning state indicating a state in which a specific internal winning combination is determined among a plurality of internal winning combinations, and when the internal winning state is detected, the pressure detection means detects the The output mode for the game information output means is changed according to the pressure.

  According to the present invention, it is determined whether or not an internal winning state indicating a state in which a specific internal winning combination is determined among a plurality of internal winning combinations, and in the case of an internal winning state, Accordingly, since the output mode for the game information output means is changed, the effect of the gaming machine can be changed according to the pressure applied to the operation means in the internal winning state. As a result, the player can indirectly know that the player is in the internal winning state due to the change in performance.

  In the present invention, the game information output means outputs the game information by at least one of sound, light or video, and the output control means outputs sound, light to the game information output means. Alternatively, at least one of video output modes is changed.

  According to the present invention, the game information is output by at least one of sound, light, or video, and at least one of the output modes of sound, light, or video is changed. The effects of light or video are diversified, and a gaming machine with higher gaming properties can be provided.

  According to the present invention, since the effect can be changed according to the pressure applied to the button or the like operated by the player in a normal game, the player's psychological state is sensed and the sensed psychological state There is an effect that it is possible to provide a gaming machine having an attractive game performance by performing a production suitable for.

  Exemplary embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be explained below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention can be applied to various gaming machines that use medals, coins, game balls, tokens, or the like as game media. Here, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachislot machine that uses medals as game media is shown. And

(First embodiment)
First, the features and appearance configuration of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. As shown in the figure, this pachislot machine 1 is provided with lamps 16L and 16R using LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) or the like on the left and right of the front door 2, and a speaker 9L according to the pressure when the start lever 6 is pressed. , 9R, the light output to the lamps 16L, 16R or the panel display unit 2a, or the video output to the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  Next, an external configuration of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. As shown in the figure, the front door 2 of the pachi-slot machine 1 is provided with a panel display portion 2a and a liquid crystal display portion 2b which are substantially vertical surfaces. The liquid crystal display portion 2b has various kinds of pachislot games. Production and standby demonstration display are performed.

  Behind the front door 2, there are three reels 3L, 3C, 3R in which a plurality of kinds of symbols are drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces thereof, which are rotatably arranged in a horizontal row. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is Rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 rpm).

  The lamps 16L and 16R are a plurality of LEDs arranged in the vertical direction, and the light emission mode changes according to the pressure when the start lever 6 is pressed. For example, only a part of the LEDs below the lamps 16L and 16R are lit when the pressing pressure is weak, and all the LEDs of the lamps 16L and 16R are lit when the pressing pressure is strong.

  A pedestal portion 4 having a substantially horizontal plane is provided below the panel display portion 2a and the liquid crystal display portion 2b. A medal insertion slot 10 for inserting medals is provided on the right side of the pedestal portion 4, and medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 10 are credited or bet on a game.

  A BET button 13 for betting a credited medal is provided on the left side of the pedestal unit 4. This BET button 13 is a so-called MAXBET button, and a maximum number of medals (usually three) that can be bet on one game is bet from medals credited by one pressing operation. Although the case where only the BET button 13 is provided is shown in the first embodiment, a 1-BET button or a 2-BET button for making a so-called 1-bet or 2-bet can also be provided.

  When the BET button 13 is pressed or three medals are inserted into the medal slot 10, a predetermined display line is activated. Here, an operation of pressing the BET button 13 or an operation of inserting three medals into the medal insertion slot 10 is referred to as a “BET operation”.

  A C / P button 14 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal unit 4 to switch whether the player credits a medal acquired in the game or pays out the credited medal by a pressing operation. When the C / P button 14 is pressed in a state where a predetermined number of medals have been credited, the credits are invalidated and the credited number of medals are paid out to the medal payout outlet 15 at the lower part of the front and paid out. The medal is thrown out to the medal receiving part 5. Further, when the C / P button 14 is pressed in a state where the credit is invalidated, the credit becomes valid.

  On the right side of the C / P button 14, there is a start lever 6 that rotates the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by a player's operation and starts a variable display of symbols in a symbol display area (not shown). It is rotatably attached within a predetermined angle range.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface of the base portion 4. Note that one game (unit game) is started by operating the start lever 6 and is ended when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. As will be described later, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are provided on the back side of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. These stop switches detect the operation (stop operation) of the corresponding stop button.

  Speakers 9L and 9R are provided symmetrically on the upper part of the pachislot machine 1, and sound effects relating to game effects are output from these speakers 9L and 9R.

  Next, an example of symbols displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R used in the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of symbols displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R used in the first embodiment. As shown in the figure, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R represents a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols are arranged, and each symbol has a code number "01" to "21". Is stored in a ROM (Read Only Memory) 32 (FIG. 3), which will be described later, as a data table.

  Specifically, on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (design 91)”, “blue 7 (design 92)”, “blank (design 93)”, “bell (design 94)”, A symbol row composed of symbols of “watermelon (symbol 95)”, “Replay (symbol 96)” and “cherry (symbol 97)” is shown. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

  Here, in the first embodiment, BB (big bonus), RB (regular bonus), replay, watermelon small part, plum small part, top and bottom cherry small part, and middle cherry small part are "role". Adopted as. RB is a first-type special accessory, and BB is an accessory continuous actuating device for the first-type special accessory. This combination (combination data) is control information in which profits given to the player and symbol combinations are associated with each other. Stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, switching (transition) of the gaming state, gaming value Used for granting.

  Next, the internal configuration of the pachislot machine 1 will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the pachislot machine 1, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 72. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachislot machine 1 includes a main control circuit 71 that controls the game processing operation of the pachislot machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and a main control. A sub-control circuit 72 that controls the liquid crystal display device 131, the speakers 9L and 9R, the LEDs 101, and the lamps 102 including the lamps 16L and 16R based on a control command transmitted from the circuit 71 is included.

  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 (Central Processing Unit) 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 32 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 33 that are storage means.

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generation circuit 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. Note that random number sampling can be performed by software by executing a random number sampling program on the CPU 31 in the microcomputer 30. In this case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted.

  In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, a lottery number determination table, a probability lottery table, a stop winning combination determination table, and a stop button used for determination of random number sampling performed each time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation). A stop table group for determining the reel stop mode is stored accordingly. The ROM 32 also stores an effect execution lottery table and an effect type selection table used when determining whether or not to execute an effect according to the pressing pressure of the start lever 6 and selecting an effect type.

  The ROM 32 stores various control commands for transmission to the sub-control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 does not input a control command or 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. The RAM 33 stores various information such as an internal winning combination, a carryover combination and a current gaming state.

  Major actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 include a BET lamp 17 such as a 1-BET lamp, a 2-BET lamp, a maximum BET lamp, a bonus game information display section, a payout display section, a credit A display unit 18 such as a display unit, a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command of the hopper drive circuit 41, and reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotationally driven. Stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R.

  In addition, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, a lamp drive circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamp 17, a bonus game information display unit, and a payout display unit A display unit driving circuit 48 for driving and controlling the display unit 18 such as a credit display unit is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The microcomputer 30 receives input signals from a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS, a BET switch 13S, a C / P switch 14S, a medal sensor 10S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51. Based on these, a control command is generated.

  In the first embodiment, an input signal from the pressure sensor 20S for detecting the pressure applied to the start switch 6S is also input to the microcomputer 30.

  The start switch 6S is a switch that detects an operation of the start lever 6, and the medal sensor 10S is a sensor that detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 10. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are switches that generate stop signals in response to operations of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, respectively. The BET switch 13S is a switch that is provided on the back surface of the BET button 13 and generates a signal in response to an operation of the BET button 13. The C / P switch 14 </ b> S is a switch that is provided on the back surface of the C / P button 14 and generates a signal in response to an operation of the C / P button 14. The reel position detection circuit 50 is a circuit that receives a 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 indicating completion of medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  The pressure sensor 20S is a sensor that detects a pressure when the start switch 6S is pressed, and is applied to the start switch 6S, such as a sensor configured by a piezoelectric element that converts a force applied to the element into a voltage. Any sensor can be applied as long as it can detect an electric signal corresponding to the force. The pressure sensor 20S corresponds to the pressure detection means in the present invention.

  The random number generator 36 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples the random numbers at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. By using the random numbers sampled in this manner, an internal winning combination is determined based on, for example, a probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32. The lottery for effect execution and the selection of effect type adopted in the first embodiment are also selected according to the random number generated by the random number generator 36.

  The sampling circuit 37, random number generator 36, ROM 32 and CPU 31 correspond to the internal winning combination lottery means in the present invention.

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

  Also, in the ROM 32, a pattern in which a combination of symbols for winning a combination (winning, etc.), a medal dividend number for winning, and a winning determination code (establishing determining code) representing the winning (establishment) are associated with each other. A combination table (FIG. 5) is stored. This symbol combination table is referred to when confirming winnings (confirmation of display combination) at the time of stop control of the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R and after stopping all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The The display combination (display combination data) is a combination (established combination) corresponding to a combination of symbols arranged along the active line, and the player is given a profit corresponding to the display combination.

  When the CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination or the winning combination for stop by the lottery process (probability lottery process or the like) based on the random number sampling, the stop switch 7LS, 7LS, 7R, 7R, and the stop switch 7LS, Based on the operation signals sent from the 7CS and 7RS and the determined stop table, a signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C and 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  Further, when the CPU 31 is in a stop mode (that is, a winning mode) indicating winning of the winning combination, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving 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 a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31 when the counted value reaches a designated number. As a result, the CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41 and ends the medal payout process.

  Next, the sub control circuit 72 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the sub-control circuit 72 is connected to the main control circuit 71 through a bus, and includes a liquid crystal display device 131, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101, and lamps 16L and 16R. The included lamps 102 and the volume control unit 103 are connected.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit (gSub) 72a and a sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The image control circuit (gSub) 72a and the sound / lamp control circuit The (mSub) 72b is formed on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71.

  Communication between the main control circuit 71 and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is connected to the main control circuit. No control command or information is output to 71. Communication between the image control circuit (gSub) 72a and the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed in one direction from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b does not output a control command or information to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  The image control circuit (gSub) 72a includes an image control microcomputer 81, a serial port 82, a program ROM 83, a work RAM 84, a calendar IC (Integrated Circuit) 85, an image control IC 86, a control RAM 87, an image ROM (CROM (character ROM)) 88, and It consists of a video RAM 89.

  The image control microcomputer 81 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port 82 is shown). The CPU provided in the image control microcomputer 81 performs various processes according to the control program stored in the program ROM 83 based on the control command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The image control circuit (gSub) 72a does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but executes random number sampling in software on the operation program of the image control microcomputer 81. It is configured as follows.

  The serial port 82 is a port that receives a control command or the like transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a control program executed by the image control microcomputer 81 and various tables described later. The work RAM 84 is used as a work memory area used when the image control microcomputer 81 executes a control program, and the work RAM 84 stores various information related to effects and the like.

  The calendar IC 85 is an IC for storing date data, and a game shop employee or the like operates an operation unit (not shown) to set a date, and the set date is stored in the calendar IC 85. Since the work RAM 84 and the calendar IC 85 are to be backed up, even when the power supplied to the image control microcomputer 81 is cut off, the power is continuously supplied and the stored information and the like are erased. Is prevented.

  The image control IC 86 is an IC that generates an image corresponding to the content of the effect determined by the image control microcomputer 81 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 131. The image control IC 86 includes a control RAM 87, and the image control microcomputer 81 reads and writes information from and to the control RAM 87. The control RAM 87 is expanded with a register of the image control IC 86, a sprite attribute table, and a color palette table. The image control microcomputer 81 stores the register of the image control IC 86 and the sprite attribute table at predetermined timings. Update.

  A liquid crystal display device 131, an image ROM 88, and a video RAM 89 are connected to the image control IC 86. Note that when processing a large amount of image data such as three-dimensional image data, the image ROM 88 may be connected to the image control microcomputer 81. The image ROM 88 stores image data, dot data, and the like for generating an image. The video RAM 89 is used as temporary storage means when an image is generated by the image control IC 86. The image control IC 86 transmits a signal to the image control microcomputer 81 every time data in the video RAM 89 is transferred to the liquid crystal display device 131.

  Further, in the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, the image control microcomputer 81 also controls the production of sound and lamp. The image control microcomputer 81 determines the type and output timing of the sound / lamp based on the determined effect, and transmits a control command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b via the serial port 82 at every predetermined timing. To do. The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b that has received this control command performs only sound / lamp output in accordance with the control command received from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a (excluding volume adjustment control described later).

  The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b includes a sound / lamp control microcomputer 91, a serial port 92, a program ROM 93, a work RAM 94, a sound source IC 95, a power amplifier 96, and a sound source ROM 97.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port 92 is shown). The CPU in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 performs sound / lamp output processing in accordance with the control program stored in the program ROM 93 based on the control command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 is connected to LEDs 101 and lamps 102. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 transmits an output signal to the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 in response to a control command transmitted at a predetermined timing from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. As a result, the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 emit light in a predetermined manner according to the effect.

  The serial port 92 is an input port that receives a control command or the like transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The program ROM 93 is a memory that stores a control program executed by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91. The work RAM 94 is used as a work memory for work when the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 executes the control program described above.

  The sound source IC 95 generates a sound source based on the control command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72 a and outputs the sound source to the power amplifier 96. The power amplifier 96 is an amplifier, and speakers 9L and 9R are connected to the power amplifier 96. The power amplifier 96 amplifies the sound source output from the sound source IC 95 and outputs the amplified sound source from the speakers 9L and 9R. The sound source ROM 97 stores sound source data (phrase etc.) for generating a sound source.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 is connected to a volume control unit 103. The volume control unit 103 can be operated by a game shop employee or the like, and the volume output from the speakers 9L and 9R is adjusted. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 performs control to adjust the sound output from the speakers 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R to the input volume based on the input signal transmitted from the volume control unit 103.

  The information of the input signal from the pressure sensor 20S is temporarily stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 71 and transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72 via the bus. 72, and an input signal from the pressure sensor 20S may be directly input to the sub-control circuit 72.

  The lamps 102 including the liquid crystal display device 131, the speakers 9L and 9R, the LEDs 101 and the lamps 16L and 16R correspond to game information output means in the present invention, and the image control circuit 72a and the sound / lamp control circuit 72b are This corresponds to the output control means in the invention.

  Next, the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a relationship among a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number. As shown in the figure, BB is established by arranging “red 7-red 7-red 7” along the active line (the display combination is BB), and RB is “blue 7-blue 7-”. It is established by arranging blue 7 "along the active line (the display combination is RB).

  Replay is established by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” along the active line. When this replay is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals. In other words, the replay is a role that allows a game to be performed without establishing a game value when it is established. In addition, the combinations of symbols that establish the “watermelon small part”, “bell small part”, “upper and lower cherry small part”, and “medium cherry small part” are as illustrated.

  Next, an example of the lottery number determination table, the probability lottery table, and the internal winning combination determination table referred to in the probability lottery process by the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a lottery count determination table employed by the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in the drawing, the lottery count determination table stores the lottery count for each gaming state (general gaming state, internal winning state, BB general gaming state, RB gaming state) in association with each other. Here, the internal winning state means that BB or RB is internally won, but “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” or “Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7” is not yet available. Or the state where RB is not materialized. Further, the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state are states in which BB or RB is established, respectively. The general gaming state refers to a state other than the above three states.

  Further, the number of lotteries refers to the number of times in the probability lottery process for determining whether or not a random value is won with reference to the probability lottery table. The method of using the number of lotteries will be described in the probability lottery process described later.

  Next, an example of the probability lottery table employed by the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a probability lottery table (BET number: 3) employed by the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the probability lottery table stores winning numbers (0 to 6) corresponding to seven winning combinations (including losers), which will be described later, and lottery values for each gaming state. . The lottery value is used to determine whether or not the lottery value is won by taking a difference from the random value in the probability lottery process.

  Next, an example of the internal winning combination determination table employed by the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an internal winning combination determination table employed by the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, in the general gaming state, there are cases where BB, RB, replay, watermelon small part, bell small part and cherry small part are internally won.

  Here, when BB is won internally (when BB is carried over), “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” may be arranged along the active line on condition that the winning combination for stopping becomes BB. Permissible. In addition, when RB is won internally (when RB is carried over), "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7" is allowed to line up along the active line on condition that the winning combination for stopping becomes RB Is done.

  In the internal winning state, there may be cases where the replay, the watermelon small part, the bell small part, and the cherry small part are internally won. In the internal winning combination (internal winning combination data), the corresponding symbol combination and the profit given to the player are indirectly associated with each other through the stop control mode or display combination corresponding to the internal winning combination. ing.

  In the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state, there are cases where a replay, a watermelon small part, a bell small part, and a cherry small part are internally won.

  Next, an example of the stop table referred to in the stop control process by the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a stop table employed by the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment.

  In the same figure, an example of a BB prize-winning table representing a stop table that allows a BB prize to be awarded when red 7 is aligned with the center line in the BB internal winning state.

  As shown in the figure, the stop table is a stop operation position that represents the code number of the symbol at the position where the player actually performed the stop operation for each of the left, middle, and right reels (reels 3L, 3C, 3R). And the code number (see FIG. 2) of the symbol to be displayed in a stopped state and the number of sliding symbols at the time of the stopped display are stored in association with each other.

  For example, when the stop operation is performed at the position of 8 on the right reel, the symbol (red 7) corresponding to code number 6 is stopped and displayed on the center line by sliding two frames. Yes.

  When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position for which no numerical value is set in the stop control position, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled so that a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed.

  This process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  As shown in the figure, when a stop operation is performed at positions 1-5, 11-15, and 21 other than the stop operation position where the red 7 BB can be won, the code number 1 or It represents that the symbol (blue 7) corresponding to 11 or 21 is stopped and displayed on the center line.

  Thus, in the BB internal winning state, when the red 7 is not aligned, the rotation of the reel 3R is controlled so that the blue 7 is always stopped and displayed, so the player is in the BB internal winning state. I can recognize that. In the first embodiment, the set of symbols arranged in this way is called “reach eyes”.

  Next, an example of the relationship between the internal winning combination and the stop table will be described. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the correspondence between the internal winning combination and the stop table.

  In the same figure, it is shown that the stop table referred to in each gaming state is different corresponding to the seven internal winning combinations including the loss. Note that this figure illustrates only the general gaming state and the internal winning state, but corresponding stop tables are also defined for other gaming states.

  Next, an example of the effect execution lottery table and the effect type selection table referred to in the game information related process by the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an effect execution lottery table employed by the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the effect execution lottery table stores the execution availability indicating whether or not to execute the effect and the random number range indicating the range of winning values by random numbers in association with each other. The effect execution lottery table is used when drawing whether or not to execute the effect according to the random number generated by the random number generator 36.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an effect type selection table employed by the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the effect type selection table stores an effect type indicating the effect type (sound or light) and a random number range indicating the range of winning values by random numbers in association with each other. The effect type selection table is used when selecting the effect type according to the random number generated by the random number generator 36.

  Next, the control operation of the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 14 is a main flowchart showing a control operation of the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, in the main control circuit 71, first, after the CPU 31 performs initialization processing at the start of the game (initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, etc.) (step S1401), Predetermined storage contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game (for example, storage contents of the storage area storing the internal winning combination) are erased (step S1402). Specifically, data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, 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 designated, .

  Thereafter, medal insertion / start check processing such as updating the number of BETs based on the input of signals from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 10S or the BET switch 13S is performed (step S1403), and the pressure applied to the start switch 6S is determined. A pressure level detection process to be detected is executed (step S1404).

  Next, a random number for lottery used for the probability lottery process is extracted (step S1405), and it is determined whether the state is a bonus gaming state (BB general gaming state or RB gaming state), internal winning state or general gaming state. A game state monitoring process to be monitored is performed (step S1406), and a probability lottery process for determining an internal winning combination in the bonus game state, the internal winning state or the general gaming state based on the probability lottery table (step S1407).

  Next, a stop table determination process for determining a stop table to be referred to in the stop control process according to the gaming state is executed (step S1408), and the effect of the game information, which is information related to the game, is set according to the gaming state. Game information related processing is executed (step S1409).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not “4.1 seconds” or more have elapsed since the start of the previous reel rotation (step S1410). If “4.1 seconds” or more have not elapsed (step S1410: NO). Then, a game start waiting time digest process (wait process) is performed (step S1411). If “4.1 seconds” or more have elapsed (step S1410: YES), the process proceeds to step S1412. That is, the game start operation by the player is invalidated until a predetermined time (4.1 seconds) elapses after the previous game is started.

  Thereafter, a game monitoring timer including an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R regardless of the player's stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is set (step S1412). The start of rotation of all reels is requested (step S1413).

  Next, a reel stop permission command is set (step S1414), and stop control processing for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is executed (step S1415). Subsequently, a display combination specifying process for setting a flag for identifying a display combination (a winning combination) based on a symbol stop mode in the symbol display area is performed (step S1416).

  Next, an error check process for determining whether or not there is an inconsistency in the display combination is executed (step S1417), and a display combination command including information on the display combination is transmitted (step S1418).

  Then, after performing the medal payout process (step S1419), a payout end command is transmitted (step S1420), and a BB operating flag or an RB operating flag which is information for identifying whether or not the bonus gaming state is set. It is determined whether (hereinafter referred to as “bonus operating flag”) is on (in bonus game state) or not (step S1421). As a result, if the bonus operating flag is off (not in the bonus gaming state) (step S1421: NO), a bonus (BB or RB) operation check process is performed (step S1422), and the process returns to step S1402 and the next Repeat the game process.

  On the other hand, if the bonus operating flag is on (step S1421: YES), whether the number of games in the bonus game state (game number) has exceeded the possible number of games (e.g., 8 times) or not in the bonus game state. A bonus (BB or RB) end check process is performed to check whether or not the established number of times exceeds the number of possible winnings (for example, 12 times) (step S1423), and the process returns to step S1402 to repeat the next game process.

  Here, although not shown in FIG. 14, when the BB operation flag is on, the payout number of medals in the BB general gaming state is updated to check whether or not the prescribed number has been exceeded. BB end Perform check processing.

  Next, the medal acceptance / start check process shown in step S1403 of FIG. 14 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of medal acceptance / start check processing.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an automatic insertion request that is output when the replay is won (step S1501). If there is an automatic insertion request (step S1501: YES), the insertion permission flag and the settlement permission flag are determined. Etc. are set (step S1502). After setting the flag or when there is no automatic insertion request (step S1501: NO), it is determined whether or not both the credit counter and the medal counter are 0 (step S1503).

  If both the credit counter and the medal counter are not 0 (step S1503: NO), the settlement switch check process is executed because the settlement is possible (step S1504).

  When both the credit counter and the medal counter are 0 (step S1503: YES), or after executing the settlement switch check process (step S1504), it is determined whether or not the insertion permission flag is on (step S1505).

  If the insertion permission flag is on (step S1505: YES), a medal insertion check is performed to determine whether or not a medal has been inserted (step S1506), and a medal insertion signal transmission process is performed (step S1507).

  When the insertion permission flag is not on (step S1505: NO), or after executing the medal insertion signal transmission process (step S1507), the medal insertion number check process for checking whether the medal insertion is within a predetermined range. Is executed (step S1508).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the start switch 6S is on (step S1509). If the start switch 6S is not on (step S1509: NO), the process returns to the confirmation process of the credit counter and the medal counter and the process is repeated (step S1503).

  If the start switch 6S is on (step S1509: YES), the medal acceptance / start check process is terminated.

  Next, the pressure level detection process shown in step S1405 of FIG. 14 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of pressure level detection processing.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a signal from the pressure sensor 20S is detected (step S1601). If a signal is detected (step S1601: YES), whether or not the pressure level is strong, that is, predetermined. It is determined whether or not it is greater than the threshold value (step S1602).

  If the pressure level is strong (step S1602: YES), the pressure level is set to “strong” and stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM (step S1603). If the pressure level is not strong (step S1602: NO), the pressure level is set to “weak” and stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM (step S1604).

  Note that the pressure sensor 20S itself may be configured to determine whether the pressure level is high or low and to output a signal indicating whether the pressure level is strong or weak. In addition, the pressure level is not limited to two levels, strong or weak, but three or more or stepless levels are detected, and the production is changed to three or more steps or stepless according to the detected pressure level. You may comprise.

  In step S1601, when a signal from the pressure sensor 20S is not detected (step S1601: NO), or after pressure level information is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM (steps S1603 and S1604), pressure level detection processing Exit.

  Next, the gaming state monitoring process shown in step S1406 of FIG. 14 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the gaming state monitoring process.

  As shown in the figure, the CPU 31 first determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S1701). If the RB operating flag is on (step S1701: YES), the gaming state RB gaming state is set (step S1702), and the gaming state monitoring process is terminated.

  If the RB operating flag is not on (step S1701: NO), it is determined whether the BB operating flag is on (step S1703). If the BB operating flag is on (step S1703: YES), the BB general gaming state is set as the gaming state (step S1704), and the gaming state monitoring process is terminated.

  If the BB operating flag is not ON (step S1703: NO), it is determined whether a carryover combination is set (step S1705). If a carryover combination is set (step S1705: YES), As the gaming state, the BB or RB internal winning state is set according to the carryover combination (step S1706), and the gaming state monitoring process is terminated.

  When the carryover combination is not set (step S1705: NO), the general gaming state is set as the gaming state (step S1707), and the gaming state monitoring process is terminated.

  Through these series of processes, any one of the RB gaming state, the BB general gaming state, the internal winning state, or the general gaming state is set. Therefore, in the probability lottery process shown in step S1407 in FIG. The role will be decided.

  Next, the probability lottery process shown in step S1407 of FIG. 14 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the probability lottery process.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the lottery count determination table as shown in FIG. 6 and acquires the lottery count corresponding to the gaming state (step S1801). Next, the random number generated by the random number generator 36 is acquired (step S1802), and 1 is set as the initial value of the winning number (step S1803).

  Subsequently, with reference to a probability lottery table as shown in FIG. 7, a lottery value corresponding to the gaming state and the winning number is acquired (step S1804). For example, when a lottery value as shown in FIG. 7 is set in the probability lottery table, when the gaming state is the general gaming state and the winning number is 1, 400 is acquired as the lottery value.

  Next, it is determined from the random number value and the lottery value whether or not the winning is made (step S1805). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value obtained by subtracting the lottery value from the random value is a negative (negative) value. If the negative value is determined, it is determined that the winning is made.

  If it is determined that the winning is not made (step S1805: NO), 1 is added to the winning number (step S1806), and it is determined whether or not the number of lotteries is satisfied (step S1807). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the winning number matches the number of lotteries.

  If it is determined that the number of lotteries is not satisfied (step S1807: NO), a lottery value corresponding to the next winning number is acquired, and the winning determination process is repeated (steps S1804 and S1805).

  In the second and subsequent winning determination processing, a value obtained by subtracting the lottery value from the random value is calculated as a new random value, and the next lottery value acquired is subtracted from the calculated random number value. Is determined (step S1805).

  For example, when 1000 is obtained as the random value in the general gaming state (step S1802), 400 is obtained as the first lottery value corresponding to the winning number 1 (step S1804). In this case, since the value obtained by subtracting the lottery value from the random number value is a positive value (1000−400 = 600), it is determined that the winning is not made (step S1805: NO).

  Accordingly, the lottery value 4800 corresponding to the next winning number 2 is acquired from the probability lottery table (step S1804), and the value obtained by subtracting the lottery value 4800 from the new random number value 600 becomes a negative value, so it is determined that the winning is won. (Step S1805: YES).

  If it is determined in step S1807 that the number of lotteries is satisfied, 0 is set as the winning number (step S1808). As shown in the internal winning combination determination table of FIG. 8, the winning number 0 corresponds to a loss.

  After the winning number is set to 0 (step S1808) or after it is determined that any combination is won in step S1805 (step S1805: YES), refer to the internal winning combination determination table as shown in FIG. Then, an internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number and the gaming state is acquired (step S1809).

  Next, it is determined whether or not BB or RB is included in the acquired internal winning combination (step S1810). If included (step S1810: YES), the carryover combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is set (step S1810). S1811).

  If it is determined that BB or RB is not included in the internal winning combination (step S1810: NO), or the carryover combination is set, the probability lottery process is terminated.

  Next, the game information related process shown in step S1409 of FIG. 14 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of game information related processing.

  First, the CPU 31 clears all previous information stored in the RAM (step S1901). Next, it is determined whether or not a specific internal winning combination (for example, BB) among the plurality of internal winning combinations is internal winning (step S1902), and if it is not internal winning (step S1902: NO) The game information related process is terminated.

  Note that the determination process in step S1902 may be omitted, and the production may be set regardless of whether there is an internal winning. Moreover, you may comprise not only determining an internal winning but determining that it is staying in a specific gaming state. This makes it possible to know in which gaming state the player is currently staying.

  When a specific combination is won internally (step S1902: YES), referring to the effect execution lottery table as shown in FIG. 12, the random number generator 36 generates a random number (range is 0 to 255). By acquiring the availability of execution, the availability of performance execution is selected by lottery (step S1903).

  Next, it is determined whether or not winning is performed, that is, whether or not “execute performance” is acquired (step S1904). If not winning (step S1904: NO), the game information related processing is terminated. To do. In addition, it may be configured to always execute an effect without performing a lottery of whether or not the effect can be performed.

  In the case of winning (step S1904: YES), the effect type (sound) corresponding to the random number (range 0 to 255) generated by the random number generator 36 is referred to with reference to the effect type selection table as shown in FIG. Or the light), the effect type is acquired (step S1905).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the effect type is a sound (step S1906). If the effect type is a sound (step S1906: YES), an effect execution command is stored in a predetermined storage area (RAM) with the effect type set to “sound”. (Step S1907), the game information related process is terminated. If the effect type is not a sound, that is, if the effect type is light, the effect type is set to “light” and the effect execution command is stored in a predetermined storage area (RAM) (step S1908), and the game information related processing is terminated. To do. In addition, you may comprise so that the production | generation of sound and light may be performed together, without performing lottery of production | presentation type.

  Next, the stop control process shown in step S1415 of FIG. 14 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of the stop control processing.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether one of the stop buttons of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is “ON” (step S2001), and when the stop switch remains “OFF” (step S2001). S2001: NO), it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0” (step S2002). If the value of the automatic stop timer is not “0” (step S2002: NO), the process returns to the stop switch-on determination process and the process is repeated.

  If the value of the automatic stop timer is “0” (step S2002: YES), the reel on the right side of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R is set as the target of stop control (step S2003). Next, it is determined whether or not it is the third stop, that is, whether or not the reel is the reel that stops last (step S2004). If it is the third stop (step S2004: YES), the player's Regardless of the operation, an automatic third stop process for automatically stopping the last reel is executed (step S2005).

  After execution of the automatic third stop process (step S2005) or when any stop switch is turned “ON” in step S2001 (step S2001: YES), the stop table as shown in FIG. 9 is referred to. Then, a sliding frame number determination process for determining the number of frames on which the reels are slid before stopping is executed (step S2006).

  Next, a reel stop command is transmitted (step S2007), and after waiting for the reel to rotate by the number of sliding frames determined in the sliding frame number determination process (step S2008), a request to stop the actual reel rotation is transmitted. (Step S2009). The reel stop command includes information such as a stop reel number and a stop sound output request.

  Next, it is determined whether or not all the reels are stopped (step S2010). If all the reels are not stopped (step S2010: NO), the process returns to the first step and is repeated (step S2001). If it is determined that all reels have been stopped (step S2010: YES), the stop control process is terminated.

  Next, interrupt processing executed at regular intervals (1.1173 ms) by the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the interrupt processing.

  First, input port check processing for monitoring the state of medal insertion, start switch 6S, etc. is executed (step S2101). Next, a communication data transmission process for transmitting information such as an internal winning state, a stop table, and a pressure level to the sub-control circuit 72 is executed (step S2102).

  Next, a reel control process for driving and stopping the reel is executed (step S2103). Subsequently, a 7SEG driving process is executed to display a 7-segment LED for displaying the number of credits, the number of payouts, and the like (step S2104).

  Thereafter, lamp driving processing for driving various lamps (step S2105) and timer management processing for managing timers such as an automatic stop timer are executed (step S2106), and the interrupt processing is terminated.

  Note that the above-described processing is not necessarily performed every fixed time, and only necessary processing is executed according to the gaming state at that time. In the communication data transmission process, only necessary information is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 according to the gaming state and the like. For example, when the input operation of the start switch 6S is performed, the pressure level information set in each process such as the above-described pressure level detection process, gaming state information, internal winning flag information, performance execution availability information or performance type information, etc. A command acquired from a predetermined area of the RAM and including the acquired information is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72.

  Next, the operation of the effect execution process executed by the sub control circuit 72 of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. The effect execution process is a process executed on the side of the sub-control circuit 72 that receives the effect execution command when the effect execution command is transmitted in the communication data transmission process in the interrupt process of the main control circuit 71. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the effect execution process.

  First, the CPU in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an effect execution command has been received (step S2201). If it is determined that it has been received (step S2201: YES), the effect type is sound. It is determined whether or not (step S2202).

  If it is determined that the effect type is sound (step S2202: YES), it is determined whether the pressure level is “strong” (step S2203), and if it is “strong” (step S2203: YES). Then, a louder sound than usual is output to the speakers 9L and 9R (step S2204).

  If it is determined that the pressure level is not “strong” (step S2203: NO), a sound having a normal volume is output to the speakers 9L and 9R (step S2205).

  After the sound is output to the speakers 9L and 9R or when it is determined in step S2202 that the effect type is not sound (step S2202: NO), it is determined whether or not the effect type is light (step S2206). .

  When it is determined that the effect type is light (step S2206: YES), it is determined whether the pressure level is “strong” (step S2207), and when it is “strong” (step S2207: YES). Then, light having a larger light emission amount than normal is output to the LEDs 101 or the lamps 102 (step S2208).

  If it is determined that the pressure level is not “strong” (step S2207: NO), a normal light emission amount of light is output to the LEDs 101 or the lamps 102 (step S2209).

  The production by sound output or light emission ends with the reception of the communication signal from the main control circuit 71 at an arbitrary timing until the start of the next game (clearing the designated RAM area at the end of the game in step S1402). .

  In the above-described example, only the sound volume is changed according to the pressure level. In addition to this, it is configured to change all output modes when outputting sounds such as the pitch and tone color. be able to. Alternatively, the sound may be output to only some speakers, or the sound output direction may be changed. Furthermore, it may be configured to output that a predetermined internal winning combination is won by voice.

  As in the case of sound, the light output mode is not limited to the change in the light emission amount, and any output mode such as the amount of light and the color of the light can be changed. For example, as described above, among the LEDs constituting the lamps 16L and 16R installed on the left and right of the front door 2 of the pachislot machine 1, the number of LEDs to be emitted may be changed according to the pressure level. Good. Further, among all the lamps 102 including the lamps 16L and 16R, the range and combination of the lamps that emit light may be changed according to the pressure level.

  Furthermore, in the above-described example, the output mode for the LEDs 101, the lamps 102, or the speakers 9L and 9R controlled by the sound / lamp control circuit 72b is changed, but the liquid crystal display device 131 controlled by the image control circuit 72a is changed. The output mode may be changed. For example, the type of video output to the liquid crystal display device 131, the video display range, the display position, and the like can be changed in accordance with the pressure level. Specifically, the main character displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131 can be changed, a predetermined liquid crystal display stage can be switched, or the complete notification mode and the normal notification mode can be switched.

  In the above example, the output mode of various output devices (the liquid crystal display device 131, the speakers 9L and 9R, the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 including the lamps 16L and 16R) connected to the sub-control circuit 72 is changed. However, the output mode for the output devices such as the BET lamp 17 and the display unit 18 connected to the main control circuit 71 may be changed. In this case, the main control circuit 71 corresponds to the output control means in the present invention.

  Thus, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the sound output from the speaker or the light output to the lamp or the panel display unit according to the pressure when the start lever is pressed, or The output mode of the video output to the liquid crystal display unit can be changed. For this reason, excitement increases as the game progresses, and it is possible to produce a gaming machine that more directly reflects the player's psychological state of operating the start lever with power.

  In addition, since the output mode can be changed according to the internal winning status, the player can indirectly know that it is in the internal winning status due to the change in production, and has a sense of expectation. It becomes possible to face the game.

(Second Embodiment)
In the pachislot machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the sound output from the speakers 9L, 9R when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped according to the pressure when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed. Alternatively, the output mode of the light output to the lamps 16L, 16R or the panel display unit 2a or the video output to the liquid crystal display unit 2b is changed.

  In the first embodiment, the pressure sensor 20S detects the pressure when the start switch 6S is pressed. In the second embodiment, the pressure sensor 20S presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. The point which detects the pressure when it is done is different from the first embodiment. Since other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  Next, the control operation of the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 23 is a main flowchart showing a control operation of the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1 according to the second embodiment.

  The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the pressure level detection process is executed not in the main flowchart but in the stop control process. That is, the flowchart obtained by deleting the pressure level detection process of step S1404 in the main flowchart (steps S1401 to S1423) of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 14 is the main flowchart of the second embodiment shown in FIG. This corresponds to the flowchart (step S2301 to step S2322). Since the other processing flow is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  However, in the second embodiment, the processing content of the stop control process is different from that of the first embodiment. Therefore, details of the stop control process will be described below. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of the stop control processing.

  In the second embodiment, the point of detecting the pressure when the stop button (any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) operated during the third stop operation is pressed is the first implementation. (Step S2411, step S2412). Since the other processes (steps S2401 to S2410) are the same as the processes from step S2001 to step S2010 in the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  If any stop switch is turned “ON” in step S2401 (step S2401: YES), whether or not it is a third stop operation, that is, whether or not the reel is the reel that stops last. (Step S2411), and if it is the third stop operation (step S2411: YES), a pressure level detection process for detecting the pressure applied to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is executed (step S2412). Since the content of the pressure level detection process is the same as the pressure level detection process shown in FIG. 16 in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  After the pressure level detection process is executed or when it is determined in step S2411 that the operation is not the third stop operation (step S2411: NO), the sliding frame number determination process is executed (step S2406). In the second embodiment, the content of the sliding frame number determination process is different from that of the first embodiment (described later). The subsequent processing is the same as in the first embodiment.

  Next, the sliding frame number determination process in the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the sliding frame number determination processing.

  First, with reference to a stop table as shown in FIG. 9, the number of frames on which the reels are slid before stopping is determined (step S2501). Next, it is determined whether or not the operation is the third stop operation (step S2502). If the operation is the third stop operation (step S2502: YES), whether or not a predetermined combination, for example, bonus or red 7 is being won internally. Is determined (step S2503).

  If the predetermined combination is being won internally (step S2503: YES), it is determined whether red 7 is tempered (aligned) on a predetermined line (step S2504). If red 7 has reached the predetermined line (step S2504: YES), it is determined whether or not a stop operation has been performed outside the red 7 pull-in range (step S2505).

  When a stop operation is performed outside the red 7 pull-in range (step S2505: YES), for example, referring to a stop table as shown in FIG. 10, blue 7 stops on the right reel (reel 3R). A predetermined number of sliding frames is determined (step S2506). In this way, the above reach is established.

  Therefore, next, reach eye information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (step S2507). In the second embodiment, referring to the reach eye information set here, it is possible to change the effect when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are stopped according to the establishment / non-establishment of the reach eye.

  Next, the operation of the effect execution process executed by the sub control circuit 72 of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, an effect execution process is executed when a reel stop command is received. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the effect execution process.

  First, the CPU in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the reel stop command at the time of the third stop has been received (step S2601). If it is determined that it has been received (step S2601: YES), It is determined whether or not a light emission effect is being performed (step S2602). In the second embodiment, the reel stop command includes pressure level information in addition to information such as a stop reel number and a stop sound output request.

  In addition to the reel stop command at the time of the third stop, the presentation may be executed when the reel stop command for the first reel or / and the reel stop command for the second reel are received. .

  When it is determined that the light emission effect is being performed (step S2602: YES), it is determined whether or not the pressure level is “strong” (step S2603), and when it is “strong” (step S2603: YES). Then, it is determined whether or not reach eye information exists (step S2604).

  If the reach information is present (step S2604: YES), the light emission effect is changed so as to emit light larger than the current light (step S2605). Note that the determination process in step S2604 may be omitted, and the production may be changed regardless of the presence or absence of reach eyes.

  After changing the light emission effect, or when it is determined in step S2602 that the light emission effect is not performed (step S2602: NO), or when it is determined in step S2603 that the pressure level is not “strong” (step S2603: NO), or when it is determined in step S2604 that the reach information is not present (step S2604: NO), the following processing is performed in order to produce a sound effect.

  That is, first, it is determined whether or not the pressure level is “strong” (step S2606). If it is “strong” (step S2606: YES), it is determined whether or not reach eye information exists (step S2606: YES). Step S2607).

  If the reach information is present (step S2607: YES), a reel stop sound is requested to be output, and a louder volume or a special effect sound than usual is output to the speakers 9L and 9R (step S2608).

  When the reach information is not present (step S2607: NO), or when it is determined in step S2606 that the pressure level is not “strong” (step S2606: NO), a reel stop sound is requested to be output, and the normal volume is set. Or a normal production sound is output to the speakers 9L and 9R (step S2609).

  As in the first embodiment, the output mode for the liquid crystal display device 131 may be changed according to the pressure when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed. Further, in the above example, the effect at the time of stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is changed, but according to the pressing pressure level of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R as in the first embodiment. The LED 101, the lamps 102 including the lamps 16L and 16R, the speakers 9L and 9R, or any effects on the liquid crystal display device 131 may be changed.

  Thus, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the output mode of light, sound, or video when the reel is stopped can be changed according to the pressure when the stop button is pressed. For this reason, excitement increases as the game progresses, and it is possible to produce a gaming machine that more directly reflects the player's psychological state of operating the stop button with great force.

(Third embodiment)
In the pachislot machine 1 according to the third embodiment, the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R or the lamps 16L and 16R or the panel display unit 2a is output according to the pressure when the BET button 13 is pressed. The output mode of the light or the video output to the liquid crystal display unit 2b is changed.

  The third embodiment differs from the first and second embodiments in that the pressure sensor 20S detects the pressure when the BET button 13 is pressed. Since other configurations are the same as those of the first and second embodiments, description thereof is omitted.

  The BET button 13 is a so-called MAXBET button. However, a 1-BET button or a 2-BET button may be provided, and the presentation may be changed according to the pressure when these buttons are pressed. .

  Further, the main flowchart showing the control operation of the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1 according to the third embodiment is the same as that of the pachislot machine 1 according to the second embodiment, so that the description thereof is omitted.

  However, in the third embodiment, the processing contents of the medal acceptance / start check process are different from those in the second embodiment. The details of the medal acceptance / start check process will be described below. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of medal acceptance / start check processing.

  Since the automatic insertion check process, the settlement switch check process, and the medal insertion check process from step S2701 to step S2706 are the same as the process from step S1501 to step S1506 in the second embodiment, description thereof is omitted.

  In step S2706, after executing the medal insertion check, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a BET operation (step S2707). If it is a BET operation (step S2707: YES), a pressure level detection process for detecting the pressure applied to the BET button 13 is executed (step S2708). Since the content of the pressure level detection process is the same as the pressure level detection process shown in FIG. 16 in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  After the execution of the pressure level detection process or when it is determined in step S2707 that the BET operation is not performed (step S2707: NO), a medal insertion signal transmission process is executed (step S2709).

  Since the medal insertion signal transmission processing, medal insertion number check processing, and start switch check processing from step S2709 to step S2711 are the same as the processing from step S1507 to step S1509 in the second embodiment, description thereof is omitted. .

  Next, the operation of the effect execution process executed by the sub control circuit 72 of the pachislot machine 1 according to the third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, the effect execution process is executed when a medal insertion signal is received. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the effect execution process.

  First, the CPU in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a medal insertion signal has been received (step S2801). If it is determined that it has been received (step S2801: YES), the pressure level is “strong”. It is determined whether or not (step S2802). Note that the medal insertion signal includes information such as the number of inserted medals and a request for outputting a medal insertion sound.

  When the pressure level is “strong” (step S2802: YES), it is determined whether or not the internal winning state is set (step S2803). Whether or not the internal winning state, in the game information related processing of the main flowchart of the main control circuit 71, when internal winning is stored, information indicating the internal winning state is stored in a predetermined storage area (RAM), This can be determined by referring to the information.

  When it is in the internal winning state (step S2803: YES), a louder sound than usual or a special effect sound is output to the speakers 9L and 9R (step S2804).

  When it is not in the internal winning state (step S2803: NO), or when it is determined in step S2802 that the pressure level is not “strong” (step S2802: NO), a normal volume or a normal effect sound is sent to the speakers 9L and 9R. A sound is output (step S2805).

  The production by sound output ends when reception of the communication signal from the main control circuit 71 is completed when the medal insertion operation is completed.

  As in the first embodiment, the output mode for the liquid crystal display device 131 may be changed according to the pressure when the BET button 13 is pressed. In the above example, only the sound effect generally performed when the BET button 13 is pressed is changed. However, as in the first embodiment, according to the pressing pressure level of the BET button 13, You may comprise so that all the effects with respect to LED 101, the lamps 102 including lamp 16L * 16R, the speaker 9L * 9R, or the liquid crystal display device 131 may be changed.

  Thus, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the third embodiment, the output mode of light, sound, or video when the reel is stopped can be changed according to the pressure when the BET button is pressed. For this reason, excitement increases as the game progresses, and it is possible to produce a gaming machine that more directly reflects the player's psychological state of operating the BET button with great force.

  In the first to third embodiments, the effect is changed according to the pressure when the start lever, the stop button, or the BET button is pressed. However, the target for detecting the pressure is limited to these levers or buttons. Any button or the like used in a normal game in a gaming machine can be used.

  In the first to third embodiments, the case where the present invention is applied to the pachislot machine 1 that uses a medal as a game medium is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the reel is started. The present invention can be similarly applied to other gaming machines that are rotated by a lever and stopped by a stop button or the like.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention is suitable for a gaming machine that is operated by an operating means such as a lever or a button and can detect a pressure applied to the operating means.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the pachislot machine concerning 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the symbol represented on the reel used in 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of a pachislot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of a sub control circuit. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and the payout number. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the lottery number determination table which the pachislot machine concerning 1st Embodiment employ | adopts. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the probability lottery table which the pachislot machine concerning 1st Embodiment employ | adopts. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table which the pachislot machine concerning 1st Embodiment employ | adopts. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop table which the pachislot machine concerning 1st Embodiment employ | adopts. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the table used in the stop control process of the reach eye of the pachislot machine concerning 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a response | compatibility with an internal winning combination and a stop table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation execution lottery table which the pachislot machine concerning 1st Embodiment employ | adopts. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation type selection table which the pachislot machine concerning 1st Embodiment employ | adopts. It is a main flowchart which shows the control action of the main control circuit of the pachislot machine concerning 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a medal reception / start check process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a pressure level detection process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a game state monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a probability lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a game information related process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a stop control process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an effect execution process. It is a main flowchart which shows the control action of the main control circuit of the pachislot machine concerning 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a stop control process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a sliding frame number determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an effect execution process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a medal reception / start check process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an effect execution process.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachislot machine 2 Front door 2a Panel display part 2b Liquid crystal display part 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4 Base part 5 Medal receiving part 6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 7LS, 7CS, 7RS Stop switch 9L, 9R Speaker 10 Medal slot 10S Medal sensor 13 BET button 13S BET switch 14 C / P button 14S C / P switch 15 Medal payout port 16L, 16R Lamp 18 Display unit 20S Pressure sensor 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
34 clock pulse generation circuit 35 frequency divider 36 random number generator 37 sampling circuit 39 motor drive circuit 40 hopper 40S medal detection unit 41 hopper drive circuit 45 lamp drive circuit 48 display unit drive circuit 49L, 49C, 49R stepping motor 50 reel position detection Circuit 51 Dispensing completion signal circuit 71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 72b Sound / lamp control circuit 72a Image control circuit 81 Image control microcomputer 82 Serial port 83 Program ROM
84 Work RAM
85 Calendar IC
86 Image control IC
87 Control RAM
88 Image ROM
89 Video RAM
91 Sound / lamp control microcomputer 92 Serial port 93 Program ROM
94 Work RAM
95 Sound source IC
96 Power amplifier 97 Sound source ROM
101 LED 102 Lamps 103 Volume Control Unit 131 Liquid Crystal Display Device

Claims (3)

A start lever for starting rotation driving of a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn;
A plurality of stop buttons for stopping the plurality of reels driven to rotate;
A bet button for loading the stored game media into the gaming machine;
Game information output means for outputting game information, which is information relating to the game, to the player;
Pressure detecting means for detecting pressure applied to at least one of the start lever, the stop button, or the bet button;
A game machine comprising: output control means for changing an output mode of the game information to the game information output means according to the pressure detected by the pressure detection means. It further comprises an internal winning combination lottery means for drawing one of a plurality of internal winning combinations using random numbers.
The output control means determines whether or not it is an internal winning state indicating a state in which a specific internal winning combination is determined among a plurality of internal winning combinations by the internal winning combination lottery means, and is in the internal winning state. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein an output mode for the game information output unit is changed according to the pressure detected by the pressure detection unit. The game information output means outputs the game information by at least one of sound, light or video,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the output control means changes at least one of sound, light or video output modes with respect to the gaming information output means.

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