JP2007135968A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To effectively prevent the breakage of a bet switch by blocking the successive pushing of the switch after the betting by players. <P>SOLUTION: When the display of a cast game medium display part 35A displays the maximum number of cast game media, if the operation signal of the bet switch 40 is received beyond the counts predetermined, a controller 4 works a put-out device 5 to put out the game media below the maximum number of cast game media outside the game machine involved while making the cast game medium display part 35A display the value determined by the subtraction of the number of those thus put out from the total number of those cast. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention is a gaming machine that starts a game by inserting a gaming medium, and can store a certain number of gaming media as credits in the gaming machine, and the credits can be replaced by the gaming game media by operating a bet switch. It is related with the game machine currently formed.

In this type of gaming machine, such as a slot machine, a standby switch during the game, for example, while the rotating reel is accelerated to a constant speed, or when a medal is paid out due to winning, etc. An operation signal from an operation means such as a start switch is not accepted (invalidated).
On the other hand, since a player who wants to start the next game quickly hits the operation switch many times even though the operation signal is invalid, there is a problem that the consumption of the switches becomes intense. In order to solve this problem, an invention that absorbs an impact when the bet button is pressed (see Patent Document 1) or an invention that physically restricts the stop button from being pressed (see Patent Document 2) Has been devised.
JP 2004-113477 A Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-245592

However, in the invention described in Patent Document 1, it is not possible to urge the player not to repeatedly hit the bet switch. In the invention described in Patent Document 2, the player tries to forcefully press the switch in the fixed state. There is a risk of damage.
Therefore, the present invention pays attention to the bet switch that is operated first at the start of the game, and creates a situation that is inconvenient for the player if it is excessively hit repeatedly to draw the player's attention and repeatedly hit it. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can suppress and effectively prevent breakage of a switch.

The present invention has been made to achieve the above-described object, and features of the present invention will be described below with reference to embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings.
In addition, the code | symbol in parenthesis shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
(Feature point)
(Claim 1)
The invention described in claim 1 is characterized by the following points.
That is, the invention described in claim 1 includes a game medium input port (34), a payout device (hopper unit 5) for paying out game media, and a game medium input from the game medium input port (34). A game medium detection device (medal sensor 38) for detecting, and a thrown-up game medium display unit (bet display unit 35A) for displaying the maximum number that can be thrown into one game as the number of thrown-in game media; A storage game medium display unit (credit display unit 35B) for displaying up to a certain number as the number of stored game media when a game medium is inserted exceeding the maximum number of input game media; A plurality of rotating reels (20) on which symbols are displayed, a start switch (50) for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels (20), and the rotating reel (20) being rotated are individually stopped. Stop switch for (60), The display of the input game medium display unit (35A) is displayed by adding a predetermined number by the above operation, and the display of the stored game medium display unit (35B) is subtracted by the same number so that the game medium is input. Bet switch (40) and the operation of the bet switch (40) to reset the display of the stored game medium display unit (35B) and to pay out the game medium according to the number of displays from the payout device (5) to the outside of the gaming machine. Based on the detection signal from the switch (70) and the game medium detection device (38), the operation signal from the start switch (50), stop switch (60), bet switch (40), and checkout switch (70) And at least a control device (4) for controlling the operation of the rotating reel (20), the payout device (5) and the display of the input game medium display unit (35A) and the stored game medium display unit (35B). I have. The operation of the start switch (50) is effective when the input of at least one or more game media is displayed on the input game media display section (35A) by the input of game media or the operation of the bet switch (40). Thus, the present invention relates to a gaming machine formed so that a winning is achieved when the symbols of the plurality of rotating reels (20) can be stopped in a predetermined manner by operating the stop switch (60).

The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that plays a game by inserting gaming media, such as a slot machine or a parrot gaming machine. Here, the “game medium” includes medals, game balls (pachinko balls), coins, and the like used for games.
The gaming machine according to the present invention is formed so as to be capable of so-called “credit”, and stores a larger number of gaming media in advance in the gaming machine than the input gaming media necessary for playing the game. Can do. It is possible to display up to the maximum number of game media (for example, 3) that can be thrown in to play a game, and it is the throwing game that displays to the player that the game media has been thrown in for a game to be played in the future. This is a medium display portion, so-called bet display portion (35A). In addition, the stored game medium display unit, that is, the credit display unit (35B) displays the number of game media input to the gaming machine in advance for use after the next game. The bet switch (40) causes the number of game media that have been input to the gaming machine in advance to be used for playing the game.

The payout device (5) can be a hopper device capable of storing game media, but is not limited thereto. For example, a device for taking in game media circulating inside an island facility of a game arcade and paying out from the game machine may be used.
The control device (4) is a so-called control board, and may be capable of controlling effects associated with the game in addition to controlling the operation of the gaming machine.
Note that “the operation of the start switch (50) becomes effective” means that the rotation of the rotating reel (20) can be started by the start switch (50). For example, the switch is in an energized state. This includes outputting an operation signal and enabling an operation signal of the energized switch to be output to the control device (4). This is not necessarily the same as outputting a “start signal” for rotating the rotary reel (20) based on the operation of the start switch (50).

In the present invention, the control device (4), when the display of the input game medium display unit (35A) displays the maximum number of input game media, displays the operation signal of the bet switch (40). When the number of times received in advance exceeds the predetermined number of game media, the payout device (5) causes the game media not exceeding the maximum number of input game media to be paid out to the outside of the gaming machine and the input game media display unit (35A) The display is subtracted by the number related to payout.
Here, “below the maximum number of inserted game media” means, for example, up to 3 when the maximum number of input game media is “3”.
(Function)
In the present invention, when the game medium is credited at the start of the game (when a predetermined game start condition such as the end of the previous game is satisfied), that is, the display of the stored game medium display unit (35B) is one or more. In this case, the display of the inserted game medium display unit (35A) is added based on the operation of the bet switch (40). In this case, “1” may be added for each operation (for example, pressing) of the bet switch 40, or the maximum number of game media that can be inserted is added by one operation. May be.

  When the bet switch (40) is operated even though the display of the input game medium display unit (35A) displays the maximum number of input game media, the control device (4) is provided. The number-of-presses measuring means (151) counts the number of times the operation signal is received. When the count value exceeds a predetermined number, the payout device (5) is operated to pay out the inserted game medium and the display of the input game medium display section (35A) is subtracted. That is, the bet is canceled. In this case, the display of the inserted game medium display unit (35A) may be decremented by “1” for each operation of the bet switch (40). If the number is subtracted, the player is more effective in avoiding repeated hits. As a result, it is handled that the game media necessary for playing the game are not yet inserted, and thereafter, the game media is displayed again or the bet switch (40) is operated to input the game media display section (35A). The game cannot be started unless a predetermined insertion display is displayed.

By forming in this way, if the bet switch (40) is excessively struck, smooth progress of the game is hindered, so the player should avoid the bet switch (40) struck repeatedly and thus prevent the switch from being damaged. Can do.
The “predetermined number of times” at which the bet is canceled is preferably set to a number of times that does not hinder the breakage of the switch, for example, about three times, in consideration of the case where the player excessively operates the switch. .
(Claim 2)
The invention described in claim 2 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1 described above.

That is, in the invention according to claim 2, the control device (4) pays out the game medium by receiving the operation signal of the bet switch (40) after the display of the maximum number of game media input, and displays the game media display section ( After subtracting the display of 35A), even if the operation signal of the bet switch (40) is received, the display of the input game medium display unit (35A) and the stored game medium display unit (35B) is not changed. Only when the detection signal of the game medium detection device (38) is received, the display of the input game medium display unit (35A) or the stored game medium display unit (35B) is added.
In the present invention, when the bet switch (40) is repeatedly hit more than necessary, the bet is canceled, and thereafter, the game can be started only by manually inserting the game medium.

According to the present invention, not only is the bet paid out due to excessive betting of the bet switch (40), but the bet is not made by the operation of the bet switch (40). The game cannot be resumed unless the display (35A) is displayed. In order to avoid such trouble, it is considered that the player avoids hitting the bet switch (40) as much as possible, which is more effective for preventing repeated hits and preventing damage.
(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1 described above.

That is, in the invention according to claim 3, the control device (4) is configured so that the payout device (5) is paying out the game media by receiving the operation signal of the bet switch after the maximum number of game media is displayed. Further, when an operation signal of the bet switch (40) is received, at least one or more game media are paid out from the payout device (5) to the outside of the gaming machine and the inserted game media display section ( 35A) or the stored game medium display unit (35B) is displayed by subtracting the number corresponding to the payout.
The present invention is formed so that the number of game media to be canceled is added when the bet switch (40) is further operated while the game media canceled by repeated hitting of the bet switch (40) is paid out. It is. In the present invention, if the number of payouts exceeds the maximum bet number due to repeated betting of the bet switch (40) during cancellation payout, the game media stored as credits is stored in the checkout switch (70). Regardless, it will be refunded.

According to the present invention, not only bets but also credited game media are paid out one after another by excessive hitting of the bet switch (40). In order to avoid such waste, it is considered that the player avoids hitting the bet switch (40) as much as possible, which is more effective for preventing repeated hits and preventing damage.
(Claim 4)
The invention described in claim 4 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 3.
That is, in the invention according to claim 4, the control device (4) is configured such that, even when the payout device (5) is paying out the game medium, the throwing game (5) receives the operation signal of the bet switch (40). The display of the medium display unit (35A) and the stored game medium display unit (35B) is not changed.

Here, “do not change the display” means that the display of the input game medium display unit (35A) is not added and the display of the stored game medium display unit (35B) is not subtracted.
The present invention is configured so that the bet switch (40) is disabled during bet or credit cancellation. By forming in this way, the progress of the game is further delayed, so that the effect of suppressing repeated hits for the player is further enhanced.

  Since the present invention is configured as described above, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can alert a player and suppress consecutive hits and effectively prevent the bet switch from being damaged.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, taking a slot machine as an example.
(Explanation of drawings)
1 to 8 show an embodiment of the present invention.
1 is an external front view of the slot machine S, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing input, output, and control of the slot machine, and FIGS. 3 to 8 are flowcharts showing the operation of the slot machine.
(Slot Machine S)
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine S has a box-shaped housing 1, and a front door 3 is attached to the front surface of the housing 1. Further, inside the housing 1, a reel unit 2 having a rotating reel 20, a control device 4 for controlling the overall operation of the slot machine S, and a hopper unit for storing and paying out game medals. 5 is built-in.

The front door 3 is a plate-like door in which a display window facing the player side is formed, and a symbol display window 30 through which the symbols of the three rotary reels 20 can be seen is located at the upper center of the display window. Is formed. A substantially central portion of the front door 3 below the symbol display window 30 is a counter-like operation portion provided with operation means for operating the slot machine S. Further, a medal discharge port 36 for discharging a payout medal or a refund medal and a medal tray 39 for storing medals discharged from the medal discharge port 36 are formed at the lower part of the front door 3.
On the front of the operation unit, there are also a start switch 50 for starting the rotation of the rotary reel 20, a stop switch 60 provided corresponding to each rotary reel 20 and for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 20, and the operation unit. On the upper left side of the above, a bet switch 40 for replacing medals stored as credits with insertion of medals and a settlement switch 70 for paying back credit medals are provided. On the right side of the operation unit, a medal slot 34 for inserting game medals is formed.

Further, below the medal slot 34, on the back side of the front door 3 (inside the housing), the game medal inserted from the medal slot 34 is detected by the medal sensor 38 (see FIG. 2), A medal selector 37 for transferring various game medals to the hopper unit 5 is provided.
Below the symbol display window 30, a bet display unit 35A for displaying the number of bets and a credit display unit 35B for displaying the number of credit medals are provided. The bet display part 35A is composed of three light emitting display parts, and the credit display part 35B is a display part capable of displaying numbers by a liquid crystal display, a 7-segment LED, or the like.
Here, the bet number is the number of medals to be started in the game to be started, and the slot machine S inserts one to three medals, thereby enabling effective winnings corresponding to the respective number of medals. A line is set. The credit means that medals for use in subsequent games are stored in the gaming machine in advance, and the slot machine S is inserted into the medal insertion slot 34 and passed through the medal selector 37. A maximum of 50 game medals to be paid out by winning a prize can be stored inside the gaming machine.

Specifically, when a game medal is inserted from the medal slot 34, first, up to three cards are displayed on the bet display portion 35A. That is, each time one medal is inserted, the light emitting display section is turned on one by one. The fourth and subsequent medals are added and displayed on the credit display unit 35B. Further, even when the winning combination with medal payout wins, the display of the credit display unit 35B is added. When the display on the credit display unit 35B becomes “50”, the inserted medals thereafter are canceled by the medal selector 37 and paid back to the medal tray 39, and the payout medals by winning a prize are paid out from the hopper unit 5 to the medal tray 39.
Further, when the bet switch 40 is operated, the bet number is displayed on the bet display portion 35A and the display on the credit display portion 35B is subtracted. Here, as shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine S is provided with only one bet switch 40, and three bets (max bets) are made by pressing the bet switch 40 once. It is a switch dedicated for hanging 3 sheets.

In the present embodiment, even if the bet display is displayed on the bet display portion 35A, if the bet switch 40 is pressed more than a predetermined number of times, the bet medal or credit medal is canceled and paid out. The details are described later.
Further, the installation position and display form of the bet display unit 35A and the display form are not limited to those illustrated. For example, a winning line that is effective in accordance with the number of pieces to be inserted is clearly indicated by causing a lamp provided near the symbol display window 30 to emit light or displaying a winning line on an EL plate provided on the surface of the symbol display window 30. Such a configuration is also included in the bet display portion 35A.

  In addition to the above, the slot machine S is provided with an effect display unit for performing various effects such as notifying the player of a prize or the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, a lamp 32, a speaker 33, and an image display device 31 are provided. The lamp 32 and the speaker 33 are for notifying a winning or the like by lighting or blinking of a light emitter or generating a winning sound. The image display device 31 is for displaying a prize notification and other effects using LEDs, a dot matrix, a liquid crystal screen, and the like. Note that the image display device 31 is not limited to the above-described one. For example, a rotation reel dedicated to the effect may be provided, and the effect may be displayed by the design of the reel, characters, or the like.

In the slot machine S, when a game medal is inserted or when the game medal is credited, the operation of the start switch 50 is valid on the condition that the bet switch 40 is operated. 20 starts rotating. Then, each rotary reel 20 is stopped by operating the stop switch 60, and when the symbols visible from the symbol display window 30 when all the rotary reels 20 are stopped are in a predetermined winning mode, a prize is awarded. It is formed so that medals can be paid out or advantageous games can be started.
(Control device 4)
The control device 4 is configured around a CPU, and includes a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like. The number of CPUs is not limited to one and may be controlled by two or more CPUs. Further, the CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O, and the like may be integrated to form a one chip. Then, when the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, the game control device 80 and the effect control device 90 are configured as shown in FIG.

The game control device 80 mainly controls the game, and the effect control device 90 mainly controls the effect. The medal sensor 38, the bet switch 40, the start switch 50, the stop switch 60, and the settlement switch 70 are connected to the input stage of the control device 4.
As shown in FIG. 2, the output stage of the control device 4 includes a reel unit 2, a hopper unit 5, a bet display unit 35A, a credit display unit 35B, an image display device 31 as an effect display unit, a lamp 32, and a speaker. 33 is connected.
(Game control device 80)
Next, the game control device 80 will be described in detail.

The game control device 80 is for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 20 by operating the start switch 50 and the stop switch 60. The game control device 80 functions as the following means (1) to (6).
(1) Medal insertion control means 100
(2) Winning lottery 110
(3) Reel control means 120
(4) Winning determination means 130
(5) Hopper control means 140
(6) Input invalid control means 150
Note that the game control means 81 is not limited to the means (1) to (6) described above, and may include other means.

(Medal insertion control means 100)
The medal insertion control means 100 controls the display of the bet display unit 35A and the credit display unit 35B based on the medal detection signal from the medal sensor 38 or the operation signal of the bet switch 40, and allows the game to be started (betting). Output a signal). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, it has the following means: (1) Bet display control means 101
(2) Credit display control means 102
(3) Bet signal output means 103
The medal insertion control means 100 may have means other than those described above.

(Bet display control means 101)
The bet display control means 101 is for controlling the display of the bet display unit 35A.
Specifically, when the medal sensor 38 normally detects a medal, the detection is determined to be a medal insertion, and the display of the bet display portion 35A is added and displayed. When there is a predetermined display on the bet display portion 35A, a game corresponding to the number of bets can be started. That is, if the other game start conditions are satisfied, the operation of the start switch 50 becomes effective. If credit is given, the display on the bet display portion 35A is added and displayed based on the bet signal. Thereby, the operation of the bet switch 40 is treated as medal insertion.

Further, when a bet medal is canceled based on a payout signal from the input invalidation control means 150 described later, the display of the bet display unit 35A is reset (zero cleared). As a result, there is no multiplied medal, and it is necessary to insert more medals or operate the bet switch 40 again to start the game.
(Credit display control means 102)
The credit display control means 102 controls the display of the credit display unit 35B and outputs a predetermined credit excess signal.
Specifically, when the detection signal is received from the medal sensor 38 exceeding the maximum display number (3) of the bet display unit 35A, the display of the credit display unit 35B is added and displayed from “4”, and the winning determination is made. Based on the winning signal from the means 130, the number corresponding to the number of payouts by winning is displayed. Further, when the operation signal of the bet switch 40 or the payout signal from the insertion invalid control means 150 is received, the display on the credit display unit 35B is subtracted by a predetermined number (for example, 3). Then, based on the operation signal of the settlement switch 70, the display of the credit display unit 35B is reset.

Furthermore, when the credit exceeds 50, the credit display control means 102 outputs an excess credit signal to the medal selector 37 and the winning determination means 130. As a result, the cancel device of the medal selector 37 is activated, and medals inserted into the medal slot 34 exceeding the maximum possible credit number are canceled by the medal selector 37. Further, the winning determination means 84 that has received the credit excess signal operates the hopper unit 5 by the hopper control means 140 to pay out the winning medals from the medal discharge port 36 to the medal tray 39.
(Bet signal output means 103)
The bet signal output means 103 is for outputting an effective operation signal of the bet switch 40. Similar to the medal insertion signal, the bet signal is a signal as a condition for starting the game. Based on the bet signal, the display of the bet display unit 35A and the credit display unit 35B is changed, and the start switch 50 is operated. Becomes effective.

  When the bet signal output means 103 detects the operation of the bet switch 40 (return from pressing or returning) during the effective pressing period of the bet switch 40, the detecting device (not shown) provided in the bet switch 40 detects In addition, a bet signal is output. Here, the valid period of time when the bet switch 40 is pressed is from the end of the previous game until the display of the bet display portion 35A is added and displayed by the operation of the bet switch 40. Even if a bet operation signal is received before the end of the previous game, for example, while the rotary reel 20 is rotating or during the payout of medals from the hopper unit 5, the bet signal is not output and the bet switch 40 is not considered operated (invalid Will be treated). The same applies when a bet operation signal is received when the maximum bet display has already been made on the bet display portion 35A (three lamps are lit).

If the bet switch 40 is operated more than a predetermined number of times when the maximum bet display is displayed on the bet display portion 35A, the bet medal is canceled by the operation of the insertion invalid control means 150, and the hopper unit The medal is paid out from 5. Even if a bet operation signal is received during the payout, no bet signal is output.
(Winning lottery means 110)
The winning lottery means 110 performs a lottery for determining whether or not it is a win based on a predetermined lottery probability. The lottery for winning determination is performed when the start switch 50 is operated. Then, the random number extraction means obtains the extracted random number data from the random numbers generated by the random number generation means, and the selected random number data and the winning area having the winning area of each winning item in the entire random number area taken by the random number generating means. The winning table corresponding to the winning area to which the extracted random number data belongs is determined by comparing with the determination table.

Here, the winning includes a payout combination with payout of game medals, a zero-sheet combination without paying out game medals, and a special win combination with payout of game medals and shifting to an advantageous game. When a payout player wins, a game medal corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. When a zero-card player wins, no game medal is paid out, but instead, the next game is performed without inserting a medal. Can do. When the special winning combination wins, a special game such as a regular bonus game or a big bonus game is started after a predetermined number of medals are paid out.
Note that the winning lottery means 110 has a plurality of winning determination tables, and the winning determination table is selectively used depending on the setting of the slot machine S, the number of bets of medals, or the gaming state (normal game or special game). .

(Reel control means 120)
The reel control means 120 rotates the rotating reel 20 based on the operation of the start switch 50, and recognizes the current position of the symbol based on the detection signal of the reel rotation detection sensor (not shown) while the winning lottery means 110 This is for controlling the stop of the rotary reel 20 based on the lottery result and the operation timing of the stop switch 60.
Specifically, the reel control means 120 has a start signal output means and a stop signal output means, although not particularly shown, and when the display on the bet display unit 35A is “1” or more, or a medal insertion control means. When 100 outputs a bet signal and when the hopper unit 5 satisfies a predetermined condition such as not paying out medals, a start signal based on the operation signal of the start switch 50 (starts driving the drive motor of the reel unit 2) Signal) to output the rotating reel 20.

  Further, when any stop switch 60 is operated while the rotating reel 20 is rotating at a constant speed (that is, excluding the acceleration period), a stop signal based on the operation signal of the stop switch 60 (drive of the reel unit 2) A signal for stopping the driving of the motor) is output, and the rotation of the rotary reel 20 is stopped. At this time, if the lottery result stored in the determination storage means 115 is lost, kick control is performed so that the symbols of the three rotating reels 20 do not match any winning aspect, and the lottery result is a predetermined result. In the case of winning the winning combination, kicking and pulling-in control is performed so that the symbols of the three rotating reels 20 are in the winning mode related to the winning as much as possible. These controls are performed by delaying the time until the rotating reel 20 stops by shifting the timing of receiving the operation signal of the stop switch 60 and outputting the stop signal.

(Winning determination means 130)
The winning determination means 130 determines whether or not the winning symbol of the three rotating reels 20 can be stopped in the winning manner by operating the stop switch 60 when the lottery result of the winning determination is winning. If it is possible to stop in the winning mode, the winning is determined. When the prize is accompanied by a medal payout, a game medal payout signal is output to the medal insertion control means 100 and the hopper unit 5, and in the case of a special prize such as a bonus game win, the winning judgment means 110 is determined to win. This is to change the table and start a special game.

(Hopper control means 140)
The hopper control means 140 is for operating the hopper unit 5 based on the medal payout signal from the winning determination means 130, the operation signal of the settlement switch 70, and the output signal from the input invalidation control means 150 described below. Is.
(Input invalid control means 150)
The insertion invalidation control means 150 is for canceling a bet or credit and handling a case where no medal has been inserted when the bet switch 40 is repeatedly hit after the operation of the bet switch 40 and before the start switch 50 is operated. is there. The input invalid control means 150 includes the following means (1) and (2) as shown in FIG.

(1) Press count measuring means 151
(2) Dispensing signal output means 152
Note that the input invalid control means 150 may include means other than those described above.
(Press count measurement means 151)
The number-of-presses measuring means 151 is for measuring the number of operations of the bet switch 40 until the start switch 50 is operated. Specifically, the number-of-presses measurement unit 151 counts the number of times a bet operation signal is received after the bet signal is output (that is, after the bet display unit 35A is displayed), and resets the count value when the start switch 50 receives the operation signal. It is formed to do.

(Discharge signal output means 152)
The payout signal output means 152 is for outputting a payout signal to the medal insertion control means 100 and the hopper control means 140 when the count value of the number-of-presses measurement means 151 reaches a predetermined numerical value K. is there. Here, the K value is preferably a numerical value that is not inconvenient when the player repeatedly hits the bet switch 40 and is effective in preventing damage, for example, about three times.
When a payout signal is output from the insertion invalidation control means 150, the hopper control means 140 pays out a predetermined number, for example, three medals from the hopper unit 5, and the medal insertion control means 100 is used for the bet display part 35A or the credit display part. The display of 35B is subtracted by the number of paid-out sheets. As a result, there is no medal insertion, which is a condition for starting the game, and the start operation procedure (medal insertion or bet switch 40 pressing) must be performed again to start the game.

(Operation of slot machine S)
Next, an outline of a single game flow of the slot machine S having the above-described configuration will be described based on the flow of FIGS. 3 to 8 by dividing it into a first operation example to a third operation example. In the figure, “K” represents the number of operations of the bet switch 40 in which the bet is canceled by the insertion invalidation control unit 150, and “n” represents the count value of the number-of-presses measurement unit 151, both of which are natural numbers. .
(First operation example)
A first operation example is shown in FIGS.

In the first operation example, the bet is canceled by repeatedly hitting the bet switch 40.
First, in step 100 of FIG. 3, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted. This is determined by a medal detection signal from the medal sensor 38 of the medal selector 37. By the way, the medal selector 37 is in a canceled state until the end of the previous game (all reels stopped. In the case of winning with a medal payout), the medal selector 37 is counted even if a medal is inserted into the medal slot 34. Not. If no medal is inserted, the process proceeds to the next step 101.

In step 101, it is determined whether or not credit has been given. That is, it is determined whether or not the display on the credit display unit 35B is “1” or more. If there is no credit, the process returns to step 100. On the other hand, if there is a credit, the process proceeds to the next step 102.
In step 102, it is determined whether or not the bet switch 40 is turned on. More precisely, it is determined whether or not a bet signal has been output. If the bet switch 40 is not ON, the process proceeds to step 103.
In step 103, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 70 is turned on. If the settlement switch 70 is not ON, the process returns to step 100.

In step 100, if a medal is inserted, the process proceeds to step 105.
In step 105, the display of the bet display unit 35A is added. If the display of the bet display unit 35A is already "3", the display of the credit display unit 35B is added. Incidentally, when the display on the credit display unit 35B becomes “50”, the canceling device of the medal selector 37 is activated, so that the medal cannot be inserted. Then, the process proceeds to Step 106.
If the bet switch 40 is turned ON in step 102, the process proceeds to step 104.
In step 104, the display of the bet display unit 35A is added, and the display of the credit display unit 35B is subtracted. Then, the process proceeds to Step 106.

In step 106, it is determined whether or not the start switch 50 is turned on. If the start switch 50 is not turned ON, the process proceeds to the next step 107.
In step 107, it is determined whether or not the bet switch 40 is turned on. Here, the determination is made based on the presence or absence of a bet operation signal. If the bet switch 40 is not turned ON, the process proceeds to the next step 108.
In step 108, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 70 is turned on. If the settlement switch 70 is not ON, the process returns to step 100.
If the start switch 50 is turned on in step 106, the process proceeds to step 200 in FIG.

In step 200, n = 0. That is, the count value of the press count measuring means 151 is reset. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
In step 201, the display of the bet display unit 35A is reset. As a result, the bet medal is used for the game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.
In step 202, a lottery process for winning determination by the winning lottery means 110 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.
In step 203, the rotary reel 20 starts to rotate. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.

In step 204, it is determined whether any one of the stop switches 60 is turned on. If the stop switch 60 is not turned ON, the process returns to step 203. If any one of the stop switches 60 is turned on, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, the rotating reel 20 corresponding to the operated stop switch 60 is stopped. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.
In step 206, it is determined whether all the rotating reels 20 have stopped. If all the rotating reels 20 are not stopped, that is, if there are rotating reels 20 that are rotating, the process returns to step 204. On the other hand, if all the rotating reels 20 are stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 207.

In step 207, it is determined whether or not a prize has been won. If there is no winning, the game ends. When winning, the process proceeds to the next step 208.
In step 208, medals are paid out and other winning processes are performed. Then, the game ends.
If the bet switch 40 is turned on in step 107 in FIG. 3, the process proceeds to step 300 in FIG.
In step 300, n = n + 1. That is, the number-of-presses measurement unit 151 adds “1” to the count value. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 301.

In step 301, it is determined whether n = K. That is, it is determined whether or not the number of operations of the bet switch 40 has reached a predetermined number K (for example, three times). If n = K is not satisfied, the process returns to step 106 in FIG. That is, when the number of operations of the bet switch 40 is within K times, the bet is not canceled, and the display on the bet display portion 35A remains unchanged. Therefore, the game can be continued by operating the start switch 50. On the other hand, if n = K, the process proceeds to the next step 302.
In step 302, three medals are paid out from the hopper unit 5. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 303.

In step 303, the display of the bet display unit 35A is reset. As a result, the winning medal for the game to be performed is canceled. Then, the game ends. That is, in order to play a game, it is necessary to insert a medal again or operate the bet switch 40 to display a bet on the bet display portion 35A.
If the settlement switch 70 is operated in step 108 in FIG. 3, the process proceeds to step 400 in FIG.
In step 400, medals corresponding to the number of credits are paid out from the hopper unit 5. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 401.

In step 401, the display of the credit display unit 35B is reset. Then, the game ends.
(Second operation example)
In the second operation example, after a bet is canceled by repeatedly hitting the bet switch 40, a game cannot be played unless a medal is manually inserted.
Here, in the second operation example, when the start switch 50 is operated without continuously betting the bet switch 40 from the start of the game, and when the settlement switch 70 is operated, the first operation example Since it is the same as FIG. 3, FIG. 4 and FIG. In the second operation example, when the bet switch 40 is further operated after the bet is displayed (step 107 in FIG. 3 is Yes), the operation flow is as shown in FIG.

First, in step 500 in FIG. 7, n = n + 1 is set. That is, the number-of-presses measurement unit 151 adds “1” to the count value. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 501.
In step 501, it is determined whether n = K. If n = K is not satisfied, the process returns to step 106 in FIG. 3 showing the first operation example. On the other hand, if n = K, the process proceeds to the next step 502.
In step 502, three medals are paid out from the hopper unit 5. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 503.
In step 503, the display of the bet display unit 35A is reset. As a result, the winning medal for the game to be performed is canceled. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 504. In step 504, it is determined whether or not the medal sensor 38 is turned on. That is, it is determined whether or not a medal is inserted from the medal slot 37. If the medal sensor 38 is not turned ON, the process returns to step 504. That is, even if the bet switch 40 is operated here, the operation signal is invalid. On the other hand, if the medal sensor 38 is turned on, the process proceeds to the next step 505.

In step 505, the display of the bet display unit 35A is added. Then, the process returns to step 106 in FIG.
As described above, in the second operation example, when a bet is canceled by repeatedly hitting the bet switch 40, the bet display unit 35A is not displayed depending on the operation of the bet switch 40 unless a medal is inserted thereafter. In other words, it is not considered a medal insertion. Therefore, the player refrains from repeatedly hitting the bet switch 40 in order to avoid the trouble of hand-in.
(Third example of operation)
In the third operation example, when the bet switch 40 is repeatedly hit while the cancel medal is paid out by the bet switch 40 being repeatedly hit, the number of cancellations is added.

Here, of the third operation example, when the start switch 50 is operated without repeatedly hitting the bet switch 40 from the start of the game, and when the settlement switch 70 is operated, the first operation example Since it is the same as FIG. 3, FIG. 4 and FIG. In the third operation example, when the bet switch 40 is further operated after the bet is displayed (when step 107 in FIG. 3 is Yes), the operation flow is as shown in FIG.
First, in step 600 in FIG. 8, n = n + 1 is set. That is, the number-of-presses measurement unit 151 adds “1” to the count value. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 601.
In step 601, it is determined whether n = K. If n = K is not satisfied, the process returns to step 106 in FIG. 3 showing the first operation example. On the other hand, if n = K, the process proceeds to the next step 602.

In step 602, medals are paid out. Specifically, the payout signal output means 152 outputs a signal for causing the hopper control means 140 to pay out three medals. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 603.
In step 603, it is determined whether or not the payout has been completed. Specifically, whether the hopper control means 140 has received a number of detection signals related to cancellation from a payout sensor (not shown) provided in the hopper unit 5 or whether the drive motor of the hopper unit 5 is being driven. Judging. If the payout has not ended yet (the hopper unit 5 is operating), the process proceeds to the next step 604.

In step 604, it is determined whether or not the bet switch 40 is turned on. If the bet switch 40 is not turned ON, the process returns to step 602. On the other hand, if the bet switch 40 is turned on, the process proceeds to the next step 605. Since the bet signal is not output by the operation signal of the bet switch 40, the display of the bet display unit 35A and the credit display unit 35B is not changed (not considered to be a medal insertion).
In step 605, the number of medals paid out for cancellation is added. Specifically, the payout signal output means 152 outputs an additional payout signal to the hopper control means 140. The hopper control means 140 adds the requested number to the remaining value of the payout number and stores it. Then, the process returns to step 602. That is, the hopper unit 5 pays out medals based on the added value.

If the payout is completed in step 603, the process proceeds to step 606.
In step 606, the display of the bet display unit 35A is reset, and when three or more medals are canceled due to the addition of cancellation, the display of the credit display unit 35B is subtracted. Then, the process returns to step 106 in FIG.
As described above, in the third operation example, during the bet cancellation, it is undecided how many medals will be finally paid out depending on whether or not the bet switch 40 is operated. Therefore, the bet display unit 35A or the credit display unit 35B The display is changed after all cancel medals are paid out.

In step 602, the bet need not be canceled by “3”. For example, only “1” may be canceled at first, and the number of cancels may be added by “1” in step 605 each time the bet switch 40 is operated thereafter. On the other hand, the bet cancellation in steps 502 and 503 in the second operation example is effective in canceling the max bet in order to impose a penalty that a game cannot be performed unless a medal is inserted.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the bet switch 40 is pressed many times before the start switch 50 is operated even though the bet switch 40 is operated to indicate the intention to insert medals. In this case, the bet medals and credit medals are paid out to the medal tray 69, so that it is possible to call the player's attention and recommend continuous hitting. In addition, the bet switch 40 is configured so that the operation is disabled (the bet signal is not output) while the cancel medal is paid out. Therefore, the player avoids repeated hits due to the troublesome delay of the progress of the game. Thus, the bet switch 40 can be prevented from being damaged.

Further, in the second operation example, when the bet switch 40 is repeatedly hit, it is requested to insert a medal again in order to play a game. Alternatively, in the third operation example, if the bet switch 40 is repeatedly hit while canceling the medal, Since there is a possibility that not only bets but also credits may be canceled, the player is further burdened with restarting the game, and it is possible to further prevent the bet switch 40 from being repeatedly hit and prevent the switch from being damaged.
In the present invention, a slot machine other than a three-seat dedicated machine (having only one max bet switch), for example, a bet switch for one bet and two bets in addition to for a max bet. You may use it for what you have. In this case, the maximum number of times that the maximum bet switch is pressed may be counted, or the number of times one of the switches is pressed is counted to cancel the number of bets corresponding to the switch. You may form so that it may do.

  The present invention can also be applied to gaming machines other than slot machines. For example, the present invention can be applied to a parrot game machine that uses a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game medium to perform a game similar to a slot machine.

FIG. 4 is an external front view of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an input, output and control device of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the action | operation of the slot machine in embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flowchart which shows a 1st operation example. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a continuation of FIG. 3. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a continuation of FIG. 3. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a continuation of FIG. 3. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of an operation | movement of the slot machine in embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd operation example. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of an operation | movement of the slot machine in embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flowchart which shows a 3rd operation example.

Explanation of symbols

S slot machine 1 housing 2 reel unit 3 front door 4 control board 5 hopper unit
20-turn reel
30 Symbol display window 31 Image display
32 lamps 33 speakers
34 Medal slot 35A Bet display area (Insertion game media display area)
35B Credit display (stored game media display)
36 Medal outlet 37 Medal selector
38 Medal sensor 39 Medal tray
40 Bet switch 50 Start switch
60 Stop switch 70 Checkout switch
80 Game control device 90 Production control device
100 medal insertion control means 101 bet display control means
102 Credit display control means 103 Bet signal output means
110 winning lottery means 120 reel control means
130 Winning judgment means 140 Hopper control means
150 Input invalid control means 151 Press count measurement means
152 Discharge signal output means

Claims (4)

A game media slot,
A payout device for paying out game media;
A game medium detecting device for detecting a game medium input from the game medium input port;
An input game medium display unit for displaying as the number of input game media up to the maximum number that can be input in one game;
A storage game medium display section for displaying up to a certain number as the number of stored game media when game media are input exceeding the maximum number of input game media;
A plurality of rotating reels having a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface;
A start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels;
A stop switch for individually stopping the rotating reels in rotation;
A bet switch for displaying a display of the input game medium display unit as a result of the operation, and displaying the stored game medium display unit as a subtraction by the same number as the added value so that the game medium is input. When,
A settlement switch for resetting the display of the stored game medium display unit by the operation, and for paying out game media related to the number of displays from the payout device to the outside of the gaming machine,
Based on the detection signal from the game medium detection device and the operation signals from the start switch, stop switch, bet switch, and checkout switch, the rotary reel, the operation of the payout device, the input game medium display unit, and the storage game medium A control device for controlling the display of the display unit,
The operation of the start switch becomes effective when the input of at least one game medium is displayed on the input game medium display unit by the input of the game medium or the operation of the bet switch, and the plurality of the plurality of the plurality of the start switches are operated by the operation of the stop switch. In a gaming machine formed so as to be awarded when the design of the rotating reel can be stopped in a predetermined manner,
The controller is
In the case where the display of the input game medium display unit displays the maximum number of input game media, if the operation signal of the bet switch is received more than a predetermined number of times, the maximum input game is received from the payout device. A gaming machine characterized in that game media equal to or less than the number of media are paid out to the outside of the gaming machine, and the display of the input gaming media display unit is displayed by subtraction for the number related to payout.   The control device, after receiving the operation signal of the bet switch after displaying the maximum number of inserted game media, pays out the game media and subtracts the display of the input game media display unit, and then displays the operation signal of the bet switch. Even if it is received, the display of the input game medium display unit and the stored game medium display unit is not changed, and only when the detection signal of the game medium detection device is received, the input game medium display unit or the stored game medium display unit 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display is added.   The control device, when the payout device receives a bet switch operation signal while paying out a game medium by receiving a bet switch operation signal after the maximum number of game media is displayed, At least one or more game media is paid out to the outside of the gaming machine as an additional amount from the device, and the display of the input game media display unit or the display of the stored game media display unit is displayed by subtraction by the number related to the payout. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   While the payout device is paying out the game media, the control device does not change the display of the inserted game media display unit and the stored game media display unit even if the operation signal of the bet switch is received. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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