JP2007229339A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine for improving interests of a player. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine is provided with a pattern display means, a start switch, a stop switch, an information output device and a controller. The controller is provided with an output control means for controlling outputs of an information output device based on that a winning lottery means for deciding an winning combination by lottery starting with an operation of the start switch; an variable display time counting means for starting to count the time starting with the beginning of the variable display of the pattern display means; an information data storage means for storing the information output in an information output device; and the information stored by the information data storage means. The output control means selects warning information according to the lottery result of the winning lottery means and outputs the warning information in the information output device under condition that the counting time of the variable display time counting means is reached a prescribed time and patterns of the pattern display means are variably displayed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more specifically, in accordance with the lottery result of the winning lottery means on the condition that the symbol display means is variably displayed even after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display of the symbol display means. The present invention relates to a slot machine where different effects are performed.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine, a slot machine including three rotating reels having a plurality of symbols displayed on a peripheral surface is known.
The slot machine includes a start switch for rotating three rotating reels, and a stop switch provided for each rotating reel and for stopping the rotated rotating reels. In the slot machine, when the start switch is operated, the three rotating reels start to rotate all at once, and the winning combination lottery is performed by the winning lottery means. When the displayed combination of symbols is aligned on the winning effective line, the winning is confirmed and a predetermined profit is given to the player.

Further, a technique is disclosed in which, when the winning combination is won as a result of the lottery means, the player is notified of the winning combination by the image display device before the stop switch is operated (patent) Reference 1).
JP 2000-296206 A

By the way, in the slot machine as described above, by notifying the player of the winning combination by the image display device before the stop switch is operated, it is possible to increase a sense of expectation related to winning the symbol of the winning combination. In recent years, however, there has been a problem that such announcements are getting bored by players.
Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine that enhances the interest of a player.

(Claim 1)
(Feature point)
The invention according to claim 1 includes a symbol display means (7) for variably displaying or stopping a plurality of symbols, and a start switch for variably displaying the symbols of the symbol display means (7) which are stopped and displayed. (53), a stop switch (54) for stopping and displaying the symbol of the symbol display means (7) that is variably displayed, an information output device (8) for outputting predetermined information, and using these And a control device (10) for controlling the game, the control device (10), the winning switch consisting of a combination of symbols of the symbol display means (7) that stopped the variable display, the start switch (53) Winning lottery means (130) for determining by lottery when triggered by the operation, variable display time timing means (140) for starting timing with the start of variable display of the symbol display means (7), and information output device Information data storage means (210) for storing a plurality of information to be output to (8), and information data storage; Output control means (220) for controlling the output of the information output device (8) based on information stored in the means (210), and the information data storage means (210) includes the information output device (8). A plurality of warning information for prompting the operation of the stop switch (54) is stored as information to be output to the output control means (220), and the output control means (220) reaches the predetermined time when the time measured by the variable display time counting means (140) is reached. The warning information is selected according to the lottery result of the winning lottery means (130) on the condition that the symbol of the symbol display means (7) is variably displayed, and this warning information is sent to the information output device (8). The present invention relates to a slot machine (S) characterized by outputting.

Specifically, the “slot machine (S)” includes, for example, a revolving game machine that uses a game medal or a pachinko ball to play a game.
The “symbol display means (7)” is for variably displaying or stopping a plurality of symbols. Here, in order to “variably display or stop displaying a plurality of symbols”, when the rotating reel (23) having a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface is used as the symbol display means (7), the rotating reel (23 ) Is rotated by a drive motor, and when a liquid crystal display device or CRT is used, it is performed by image control.
The “information output device (8)” is for outputting predetermined information. Specific examples include an image display device (34), a speaker (35), a lamp (33), and the like.

The “control device (10)” is for controlling the operation of the device provided in the slot machine (S) and the content of the game. As a control apparatus (10), the board | substrate provided with electronic components, such as CPU, ROM, RAM, and I / O, etc. are mentioned, for example.
The “winning lottery means (130)” is used to determine the winning combination consisting of the symbol combination of the symbol display means (7) that has stopped the variable display by lottery triggered by the operation of the start switch (53). . Specifically, for example, a value extracted from the random number generated by the random number generation means (131) triggered by the operation of the start switch (53) and each random number generated by the random number generation means (131) are won by the winning combination. Is compared with the winning determination table (133) to which whether the winning combination is assigned or not is determined in advance before the symbol display means (7) starts to change.

The “variable display time counting means (140)” is for starting the timing when the symbol display means (7) starts the variable display. More specifically, when the symbol display means (7) is stopped and displayed, when the start switch (53) is operated after the game medal is inserted, the symbol display means (7) starts the variable display, The variable display time measuring means (140) is formed so as to start measuring time.
The “information data storage means (210)” is for storing a plurality of information to be output to the information output device (8). Specifically, for example, image data displayed on the image display device (34), sound data generated from the speaker (35), blink pattern data of the lamp (33), and the like are stored.

The information data storage means (210) stores a plurality of warning information for prompting the operation of the stop switch (54) as information to be output to the information output device (8).
Specifically, the “warning information” is, for example, an image of a warning message displayed on the image display device (34), a warning sound or warning announcement generated from the speaker (35), or a blinking pattern of the lamp (33). Etc.
The `` output control means (220) '' is selected on the condition that the time measured by the fluctuation display time counting means (140) has reached a predetermined time and the symbol of the symbol display means (7) is displayed in a variable manner. Warning information is selected according to the lottery result of the lottery means (130), and this warning information is output to the information output device (8). In other words, even when the symbol display means (7) starts to fluctuate and reaches a predetermined time, when the symbol on the symbol display means (7) is variably displayed, the output control means (220) The warning information stored in the information data storage means (210) is selected according to the lottery result of the lottery means (130), and the output of the information output device (8) is controlled based on the warning information.

  Specifically, for example, when the information data storage means (210) stores two types of warning information, the winning lottery means (130) performs lottery for the winning role when the start switch (53) is operated, When the lottery result is “winning the winning role”, the output control means (220) reaches the predetermined time of the variable display time counting means (140) and the design of the symbol display means (7) fluctuates. On the condition that it is displayed, first warning information is selected from the information data storage means (210), and this first warning information is output to the information output device (8). Alternatively, when the start switch (53) is operated, the winning lottery means (130) performs the lottery for the winning role, and when the lottery result is `` losing '', the output control means (220) is the variable display time counting means (140 ), The second warning information is selected from the information data storage means (210) on the condition that the predetermined time has been reached and the symbols on the symbol display means (7) are displayed in a variable manner. Two warning information can be output to the information output device (8).

(Function)
According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the symbol on the symbol display means (7) is variably displayed even after the predetermined time has elapsed since the symbol display means (7) started the variability display, The information output device (8) outputs different warning information according to the lottery result of the winning lottery means (130). That is, it is possible to notify the player using the warning information that the lottery result of the winning lottery means (130) is a winning combination.
(Claim 2)
(Feature point)
In addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1, the information output device (8) is configured using an image display device (34), and the information data storage means (210) includes: Information other than the warning information is also stored, and when the output control means (220) causes the image display device (34) to output the warning information, the control device (10) is triggered by the operation of a predetermined switch. The present invention relates to a slot machine (S) characterized by comprising output switching means (230) for switching the warning information output from the display device (34) to other information.

Specifically, for example, a liquid crystal display device, a CRT, or the like can be used as the “image display device (34)”. The image display device (34) displays an image for prompting the operation of the stop switch (54) as warning information. Here, the “image for prompting the operation of the stop switch (54)” is referred to as a “warning image”.
Specifically, the “other information” includes, for example, notification of the game state, notification of the lottery result of the winning combination, notification of the operation order of the stop switch (54), and the like. Here, an image output to the image display device (34) as other information is referred to as “another image”.
The “output switching means (230)” is output by the image display device (34) when a predetermined switch is operated when the output control means (220) outputs warning information to the image display device (34). Switch warning information to other information. More specifically, when a warning image is displayed on the image display device (34), the output switching means (230) changes the display of the image display device (34) from the warning image when a predetermined switch is operated. It is formed so as to switch to the image.

The “predetermined switch” may be provided with a dedicated switch for switching the warning information to other information, or a switch that performs other functions (for example, stop switch (54), changeover switch (37), etc.) You may let them.
(Function)
According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the warning image is displayed on the image display device (34), the display of the image display device (34) is changed from the warning image to another when the predetermined switch is operated. It is designed to switch to an image.
(Claim 3)
(Feature point)
In addition to the features of the invention described in claim 2, the control device (10) is configured so that the output control means (220) causes the image display device (34) to output warning information. The switching time counting means (150) for starting timing in response to the operation of a predetermined switch, the output switching means (230), the time measured by the switching time timing means (150) reaches a predetermined time, and Related to the slot machine (S), characterized in that the other information output by the image display device (34) is switched to warning information on the condition that the symbol of the symbol display means (7) is variably displayed It is.

The `` switching time counting means (150) '' is for starting the timing triggered by the operation of a predetermined switch when the output control means (220) is outputting warning information to the image display device (34). is there. More specifically, when a warning image is displayed on the image display device (34), the output switching means (230) changes the display of the image display device (34) from the warning image when a predetermined switch is operated. And the switching time counting means (150) is configured to start timing.
The `` output switching means (230) '' displays an image on the condition that the time measured by the switching time counting means (150) has reached a predetermined time and the symbols on the symbol display means (7) are variably displayed. Other information output from the device (34) is switched to warning information.

Specifically, for example, when a warning image is displayed on the image display device (34), the output switching means (230) warns the display of the image display device (34) when a predetermined switch is operated. Switch from one image to another. After that, even when the time measured by the switching time counting means (150) reaches 10 seconds, when the symbol on the symbol display means (7) is variably displayed, the output switching means (230) is displayed on the image display device (34). ) Display can be switched from another image to a warning image.
(Function)
According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the warning image is displayed on the image display device (34), the display of the image display device (34) is changed from the warning image to another when the predetermined switch is operated. Switch to the image. After that, even when the time measured by the switching time measuring means (150) reaches a predetermined time, when the design of the design display means (7) is variably displayed, the display of the image display device (34) displays another image. To the warning image.

(Claim 1)
According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the symbol on the symbol display means is variably displayed even after a predetermined time has elapsed since the symbol display means started the variability display, the information output device Different warning information is output according to the lottery result of the lottery means. That is, the lottery result of the winning lottery means can be notified to the player using the warning information. Thereby, the player can predict the lottery result before operating the stop switch, and can increase the expectation related to winning the symbol of the winning combination.
(Claim 2)
According to the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention, when a warning image is displayed on the image display device, the display on the image display device is switched from the warning image to another image when a predetermined switch is operated. It has become. Thereby, the warning image displayed on the image display device can be canceled and another image can be displayed, and the player can obtain information on the other image.
(Claim 3)
According to invention of Claim 3, in addition to the effect of invention of Claim 2, there exist the following effects.
That is, according to the third aspect of the present invention, when a warning image is displayed on the image display device, the display on the image display device is switched from the warning image to another image when a predetermined switch is operated. After that, even when the time measured by the switching time counting means reaches a predetermined time, the display of the image display device is switched from another image to a warning image when the symbol display means is variably displayed. Yes. Thus, even if the warning image displayed on the image display device is canceled, when the symbol on the symbol display means continues to be displayed in a variable manner, the warning image is displayed again on the image display device. Information can be obtained.

The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Explanation of drawings)
1 to 7 show an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the slot machine S. FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front door 3 of the slot machine S is removed. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of input, control and output of the control device 10 of the slot machine S. 4 to 6 are flowcharts showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine S. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an outline of the winning lottery process by the winning lottery means 130 in the operation of the slot machine S.

The “front” refers to a surface in the slot machine S that faces when a player plays a game. “Right side” means the right side when viewed from the player facing the front of the slot machine S, and “left side” means the left side when viewed from the player facing the front of the slot machine S. Further, “front side” means the front side of the slot machine S, and “back side” means the back side of the slot machine S.
(Slot Machine S)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine S as a gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a housing 1 having a front opening 11 at least on the front side, and is detachable and fixable inside the housing 1. And a front door 3 that covers the front opening 11 of the housing 1 so as to be openable and closable.

The front door 3 includes an upper door 30 that covers the upper opening portion 13 of the housing 1 so that it can be opened and closed, and a lower door 40 that covers the lower opening portion 14 of the housing 1 so that it can be opened and closed.
(Case 1)
As shown in FIG. 2, the housing 1 is formed in a box shape that opens to the front side consisting of a bottom plate 15, left and right side plates 16B and 16A, a top plate 17 and a back plate (not shown). Has been. Further, the right side plate 16A and the left side plate 16B are provided with an intermediate plate 12 so as to be horizontal at the approximate center in the height direction of the housing 1.
A power supply device 4 is fixed on the upper surface of the bottom plate 15 to supply electricity to each component. In addition, a power switch for switching on / off of the power supply, a setting key switch for switching ON / OFF of setting change, and a setting change switch for changing setting values are provided on the front surface of the power supply device 4 Etc. are provided. Further, on the upper surface of the bottom plate 15, a payout device 5 for storing medals inside and for paying out the stored medals to the medal tray 43 is installed. The power supply device 4 and the dispensing device 5 are not necessarily replaced when the replacement unit 2 is replaced, and can be left installed in the housing 1 at the time of replacement.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a housing side hinge 18 for engaging and rotating the lower door 40 is provided at the front side edge below the middle plate 12 of the left side plate 16B. Two are provided at intervals.
Further, on the inner surface above the middle plate 12 of the right side plate 16A and the inner surface above the middle plate 12 of the left side plate 16B, an engagement clip 26 for fixing the replacement unit 2 is provided.
(Replacement unit 2)
As shown in FIG. 2, the exchange unit 2 includes a frame body 21 for installing or fixing various components, and a reel unit 22 and a substrate unit 24A fixed to the frame body 21.

The frame body 21 is made of a rectangular metal frame, supports the reel unit 22 and the substrate unit 24A, and enables them to be handled integrally. In addition, two vertical frame-side hinges 25 are provided in the vertical frame on the left side of the front surface of the frame body 21 so as to engage the upper door 30 and support it rotatably. Further, the left and right vertical frames on the front side of the frame body 21 are respectively provided with engagement hooks 27 for fixing to the engagement clips 26 of the housing 1. The frame body 21 may be capable of supporting and fixing other components.
The reel unit 22 includes a plurality of rotating reels 23 as symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols in the periphery, and a drive motor for rotating the rotating reels 23, although not particularly illustrated.

The substrate unit 24A is a substrate case in which a substrate including electronic components such as a CPU, ROM, RAM, and I / O is stored in a substrate case. The board unit 24A functions as the game control device 100 for controlling the game of the slot machine S.
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the replacement unit 2 is placed on the middle plate 12 and stored in the housing 1. Then, the replacement unit 2 is fixed inside the housing 1 by hooking the engagement hook 27 on the engagement clip 26 and stopping it.
(Upper door 30)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the upper door 30 is a plate-like door for closing the opening upper portion 13 of the housing 1 so as to be openable and closable. Further, the upper door 30 is formed to be rotatable and lockable to the frame body 21 of the replacement unit 2. Further, the upper door 30 is provided with a symbol display window 31 through which the symbol of the rotary reel 23 can be seen from the front side at a substantially central portion.

An image display device 34 is provided above the symbol display window 31 as shown in FIG. The image display device 34 displays an image of information such as a winning symbol arrangement and a game history, an image informing a game state and a lottery result of a winning combination, an image (warning image) for prompting an operation of the stop switch 54, and the like. It is for display. Specifically, for example, a liquid crystal display device or a CRT can be used as the image display device 34.
A changeover switch 37 is provided on the right side of the outer frame of the image display device 34. The changeover switch 37 is for changing the image displayed on the image display device 34. In addition, a lamp 33 for performing notification or the like is provided around the image display device 34.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a numerical value display section 32 for displaying a set value and the number of credit medals is provided below the symbol display window 31 using a 7-segment display or a liquid crystal display device. ing.
Here, the credit is stored in the slot machine S for medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 42 and transferred to the payout device 5 as regular medals by the medal selector 6 or medals paid out by a predetermined winning. It is. In the present embodiment, up to 50 sheets can be credited.
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a substrate unit 24 </ b> B is provided on the upper rear surface of the upper door 30. The board unit 24B functions as an effect control device 200 for controlling the effects of the slot machine S.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, speakers 35 for outputting various sounds are provided on the left and right of the upper part of the back surface of the upper door 30. In addition, two upper door hinges 36 that can be engaged with a frame body hinge 25 provided on the frame body 21 are provided at the left rear surface end portion of the upper door 30 at intervals in the vertical direction.
The upper door 30 may be formed so as to be attached to the side plate 16 of the housing 1.
(Lower door 40)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the lower door 40 is a door for closing the opening lower portion 14 of the housing 1 so as to be freely opened and closed. Further, the lower door 40 is formed to be rotatable and lockable on the front side edge below the middle plate 12 of the left side plate 16B. Then, the upper surface of the lower door 40 protrudes to the near side from the lower end of the upper door 30 when the door is closed so that the lower door 40 is opened before the upper door 30.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, an operation unit 50 for operating the slot machine S is provided on the upper portion of the lower door 40. Here, as the operation unit 50, a bet switch 51 for reducing the number of credit medals and replacing it with medals, a settlement switch 52 for paying out the stored inserted medals, and a start switch for starting the rotation of the rotary reel 23 53, a stop switch 54 for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 23 is provided.
As shown in FIG. 1, a medal slot 42 for inserting medals is provided on the upper right side of the lower door 40. In addition, a medal payout port 41 for discharging medals from the inside of the slot machine S and a medal tray 43 for storing medals discharged from the medal payout port 41 are formed at the lower part of the lower door 40. Yes. Further, a front panel 45 for displaying game contents and other information is attached between the operation unit 50 and the medal tray 43.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a medal selector 6 is provided on the back surface of the lower door 40 for determining whether the medal is correct or not while guiding the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 42. Further, on the back surface of the lower door 40, a medal derivation portion 44 that opens below the medal selector 6 and communicates with the medal payout port 41 is provided.
In addition, two lower door side hinges 46 that can be engaged with the case side hinges 18 provided on the left side plate 16B of the case 1 are provided at the left rear surface end of the lower door 40 at intervals in the vertical direction. It has been.
(Control device 10)
Next, the control device 10 of the slot machine S will be described with reference to FIG.

The control device 10 causes the game control device 100 to control the rotation and stop of the rotating reel 23 by operating the start switch 53 and the stop switch 54, and to perform an effect based on various signals from the game control device 100. The production control device 200 is provided.
The game control device 100 includes a normal game control means 110 for controlling a normal game, a special game control means 120 for controlling a special game, a winning lottery means 130 for performing a lottery related to winning, and a rotating reel 23. Switching time to start timing when a predetermined switch is operated when the variable display time counting means 140 and the output control means 220 are outputting warning information to the image display device 34. Time measuring means 150 is provided. Note that the game control apparatus 100 may include means other than those described above.

The effect control device 200 includes an information data storage unit 210 that stores information to be output to the information output device 8, and an output control for controlling the output of the information output device 8 based on information stored in the information data storage unit 210. Means 220 and output switching means 230 for switching information output by the image display device 34 are provided. The production control device 200 may have means other than those described above.
The information output device 8 is for outputting predetermined information. In the present embodiment, a lamp 33, a speaker 35, and an image display device 34 are provided.
(Input stage)
As shown in FIG. 3, five parts of a medal selector 6, a bet switch 51, a settlement switch 52, a start switch 53, and a stop switch 54 are connected to the input stage of the control device 10. The input stage is not limited to the above parts.

(Output stage)
As shown in FIG. 3, the output stage of the control device 10 has four parts: a rotating reel 23, a payout device 5, a numerical display unit 32, and an information output device 8 (lamp 33, speaker 35 and image display device 34). Is connected. The output stage is not limited to the above parts.
(Normal game control means 110)
The normal game control means 110 is for causing a normal game to be performed.
That is, when the start switch 53 is operated on the condition that a medal is inserted or the bet switch 51 is pressed, or on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game at the time of “Replay”, the drive motor is driven and three The rotating reel 23 starts to rotate.

Thereafter, when one of the stop switches 54 is operated, the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 23 is stopped.
When all three stop switches 54 have been operated, the rotation of the three rotary reels 23 is stopped. At this time, when a preset symbol is stopped on the winning line of the symbol display window 31, a predetermined number of medals are paid out via the payout device 5. In addition, you may credit instead of paying out a medal.
Winning is accompanied by paying out medals by winning a prize, and there is no small role winning to give the player a profit, special winning to give the player even more profit than this small role winning, and no medal payout, “Replay” that allows a game to be played again without newly inserting medals is provided. When the lottery result is won for any combination, a winning flag corresponding to the winning is established. Then, when the lottery result is a special win, a special win flag is established. During the special win flag, a combination of stop symbols of the rotating reel 23 is set to a predetermined special win symbol (for example, a winning prize). It is formed so that a special game advantageous to the player can be performed on the condition that the game matches the match of “7” on the active line.

On the other hand, if the special winning flag is established by lottery, but the combination of the stop symbols of the rotating reel 23 does not match the special winning symbol, the right to establish the special winning flag is carried over to the subsequent games. Has been.
Note that the winning flag for the small role is set so that the right to establish the winning flag is not carried over to the next game when the winning flag is not awarded in the game in which the winning flag is established.
(Special game control means 120)
The special game control means 120 is for causing the player to perform a special game that is advantageous based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means 130.

The special game is roughly divided into the following games.
(1) Specific introduction game (BB game)
(2) Specific game (RB game)
(3) Specified winning game (JAC game)
Note that a specific game, for example, an RB game, may be performed during a specific introduction game, for example, a BB game, or may be performed independently when not in a BB game. The specific winning game, so-called JAC game, is played during the RB game. Further, the special game is not limited to the above-described games (1) to (3).

As shown in FIG. 3, the special game control means 120 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Specific introduction game control means 121
(2) Specific game control means 122
(Specific introduction game control means 121)
The specific introduction game control means 121 is for controlling the BB game.
Specifically, in the normal game, although not shown, for example, when three symbols such as “7” are arranged on the winning line, for example, 15 medals are paid out through the payout device 5. At this time, the BB game is started.

When shifting to the BB game, it is started by inserting a maximum of three medals as in a normal game, and when the rotation of the three rotating reels 23 is stopped, whether or not the winning symbols are aligned on the winning line In this way, the medals are paid out.
Therefore, during the BB game, a lottery including a small role is performed every time as in a normal game. However, when the specific winning symbols for shifting to the RB game are arranged on the winning line during the BB game, the game shifts to the RB game thereafter.
Normally, during the BB game, the transition to the RB game is performed, for example, up to three times. Therefore, after the first RB game is finished, the same as the normal game as described above. A lottery and control are performed.

In the BB game, the BB game is ended when the RB game in the BB game is completed at a predetermined maximum number of times, for example, 3 times, or the normal game in the BB game is ended at a predetermined maximum number of times, for example, 30 times at the maximum. It is.
(Specific game control means 122)
The specific game control means 101 is for controlling the RB game.
Specifically, when a transition is made to the RB game, one medal is inserted, and a specific winning game that is awarded when a predetermined symbol of the rotating reel 23 is aligned on the center line of the symbol display window 31 is performed. is there. In the RB game, a specific winning game for determining whether or not to win can be performed up to 12 times, of which a maximum of 8 times can be won. In other words, the RB game is ended by winning a maximum of 8 times or by ending a specific winning game of a maximum of 12 times.

(Winning lottery means 130)
The winning lottery means 130 performs a lottery regarding the winning using a random number. As a result of the lottery performed by the winning lottery means 130, a winning flag is established when a predetermined winning combination is won, and a combination of stop symbols of the rotating reel 23 is determined in advance during the winning flag is established. The game is set on the condition that it matches, and the player is given a medal payout or special game profit.
As shown in FIG. 3, the winning lottery means 130 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Random number generation means 131
(2) Random number extraction means 132
(3) Winning determination table 133
(4) Winning determination table selection means 134
(5) Winning determination means 135
The winning lottery means 130 is not limited to the above means.

(Random number generator 131)
The random number generation means 131 generates a random number for winning lottery within a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal number).
(Random number extraction means 132)
The random number extraction means 132 is for extracting one numerical value from the random number generated by the random number generation means 131 under a predetermined condition (for example, operation of the start switch 53). The extracted numerical value is used as extracted random number data.
Here, the “random number generating means 131” is configured by using a counter that can add a certain number of numbers one by one at a high speed in addition to the one that can generate a random number by an average sampling method as a soft random number. You can also For example, a counter in which numbers in the range of 0 to 16383 are sequentially repeated about 7 million times per second can be considered. The “random number extracting means 132” reads the counter number at the timing when the start switch 53 is pressed.

When formed in this way, although the “random number generating means 131” does not generate random numbers, the numbers extracted by the “random number extracting means 132” have a distribution like random numbers. As described above, a means for obtaining a numerical value indicating a distribution such as a random number as a result is considered to be included in the “random number generating means 131” or the “random number extracting means 132”.
(Winning judgment table 133)
The winning determination table 133 is a table in which each of the random numbers generated by the random number generating means 131 is assigned to one of the winning combinations. Specifically, the winning determination table 133 includes a special game winning area, a small role winning area, a re-game winning area, and a lost area.

The winning determination table 133 is provided with a normal game winning determination table and a special gaming winning determination table, although not particularly shown. In addition, the winning determination table 113 is provided with a plurality of different methods for allocating whether the winning combination is winning or losing according to the set value of the game of the slot machine S and the betting number of medals.
(Winning determination table selection means 134)
The determination table selection means 134 is for selecting the winning determination table 133 in accordance with the game setting value, the number of medals bet, and the game state. For example, when an RB wins, a winning determination table 133 for special games is selected, and the winning determination means 135 performs a winning determination using the winning determination table 133.

(Winning determination means 135)
The winning determination means 135 is for comparing the extracted random number data extracted by the random number extracting means 132 with the winning determination table 133 selected by the winning determination table selecting means 134 and determining the winning. Specifically, the winning determination area data consisting of the winning area of each winning combination is compared with the extracted random number data, and if the extracted random number data belongs to a predetermined winning area, the winning corresponding to the winning area is determined. If the extracted random number data does not belong to any winning area, “lost” is determined.
(Variation display time measuring means 140)
The variable display time counting means 140 is for starting the timing when the rotation of the rotary reel 23 is started. More specifically, when the rotating reel 23 is stopped, when the start switch 53 is operated after inserting a medal or the like, the three rotating reels 23 start rotating at the same time, and the fluctuation display time counting means 140 Is shaped to start timing.

(Switching time counting means 150)
The switching time counting means 150 is used to start timing when a predetermined switch is operated when the output control means 220 outputs warning information to the image display device 34.
Specifically, when the warning image is displayed on the image display device 34, the output switching means 230 triggers the display of the image display device 34 from the warning image to another when the stop switch 54 or the changeover switch 37 is operated. In addition to switching to an image, the switching time counting means 150 is configured to start timing.
Further, in the present embodiment, the stop switch 54 and the changeover switch 37 are used as the predetermined switches, but other switches may be used.

(Information data storage means 210)
The information data storage means 210 is for storing a plurality of information to be output by the information output device 8. Specifically, data such as an image displayed on the image display device 34, a sound generated from the speaker 35, a blinking pattern of the lamp 33, and the like are stored.
In addition, the information data storage unit 210 stores two types of warning information for prompting the operation of the stop switch 54 as information to be output to the information output device 8. Specifically, the “warning information” is a warning image displayed on the image display device 34, a warning sound or warning announcement output from the speaker 35, a blinking pattern of the lamp 33, or the like.

Further, in the present embodiment, the information data storage unit 120 includes the first warning image to be displayed on the image display device 34 as the first warning information, the first warning sound output from the speaker 35, and the lighting of the lamp 33. Remember. In addition, a second warning image to be displayed on the image display unit 34, a second warning sound output from the speaker 35, and a blinking pattern of the lamp 33 are stored as the second warning information.
The information data storage unit 210 also stores information other than the warning information. Specifically, the “other information” stores a notification of a game state, a notification of a lottery result of a winning combination, a notification of an operation order of the stop switch 54, and the like. In addition to the above, the information data storage unit 210 also stores images such as a symbol arrangement, a winning symbol arrangement, a game history, etc. of the rotating reel 23 as other information output to the image display device 34.

In the present embodiment, the information data storage unit 210 is configured to store two types of warning information, but more warning information may be stored than two types. Further, the warning information output to the information output device 8 may be different depending on the winning combination.
(Output control means 220)
The output control means 220 is for controlling the output of the information output device 8 based on the information stored in the information data storage means 210. Specifically, the output control means 220 is the winning lottery means 130 on the condition that the time measured by the fluctuation display time counting means 140 has reached a predetermined time and the rotation of all the rotating reels 23 has not stopped. The warning information is selected according to the lottery result and the information output device 8 is made to output the warning information. In other words, when the start switch 53 is operated and all the reels 23 have not stopped rotating even after a predetermined time has elapsed since the three reels 23 started rotating all at once, output control is performed. The means 220 selects the warning information stored in the information data storage means 210 in accordance with the lottery result of the winning lottery means 130, and controls the output of the information output device 8 based on the warning information.

  More specifically, when the start switch 53 is operated, the winning lottery means 130 performs the lottery for the winning role, and when the lottery result is “losing”, the time displayed by the variable display time counting means 140 reaches 3 minutes, and The output control means 220 selects the first warning information from the information data storage means 210 and outputs the first warning information to the information output device 8 on condition that the rotation of all the rotary reels 23 has not stopped. . Alternatively, when the start switch 53 is operated, the winning lottery means 130 draws the winning combination, and when the lottery result is “winning the winning combination”, the time display of the variable display means reaches 3 minutes, and all On the condition that the rotation of the rotary reel 23 is not stopped, the output control means 220 selects the second warning information from the information data storage means 210 and causes the information output device 8 to output the second warning information. Is formed.

In the present embodiment, one time measurement time is set as “a predetermined time when the time measurement time of the variable display time measurement means 140 has reached”, which is a condition for causing the information output device 8 to output warning information. It may be more than two timings.
(Output switching means 230)
The output switching means 230 is for switching the information that the output control means 220 outputs to the image display device 34. Specifically, the output switching unit 230 outputs the warning information output by the image display device 34 when a predetermined switch is operated when the output control unit 220 outputs the warning information to the image display device 34. Is for switching to other information. In other words, when the warning image is displayed on the image display device 34, the output switching means 230 changes the display of the image display device 34 from the warning image to another image when the stop switch 54 or the changeover switch 37 is operated. It is formed to switch.

Further, the output switching means 230 is output by the image display device 34 on the condition that the time measured by the switching time counting means 150 reaches a predetermined time and the rotation of all the rotary reels 23 is not stopped. Switch other information to warning information.
Specifically, when a warning image is displayed on the image display device 34, the output switching unit 230 switches the display of the image display device 34 from the warning image to another image when a predetermined switch is operated. After that, even when the time measured by the switching time counting means 150 reaches 10 seconds, when the rotation of all the rotating reels 23 is not stopped, the output switching means 230 changes the display of the image display device 34 from another image. It is formed to switch to a warning image.

(Operation of slot machine S)
Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine S according to the present embodiment will be described using the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
When the start switch 53 is operated in step 100, the process proceeds to step 101.
In step 101, a winning lottery process is performed by the winning lottery means 130. Then, the process proceeds to Step 102.
In step 102, the three rotary reels 23 start to rotate all at once. Then, the process proceeds to Step 103.

In step 103, the variable display time counting means 140 starts timing. Then, the process proceeds to Step 104.
In step 104, it is determined whether or not all the rotation reels 23 have stopped rotating. If it is determined that the rotation of all the rotary reels 23 has not stopped, the process proceeds to step 105. If it is determined that the rotation of all the rotating reels 23 has stopped, the process proceeds to step 107.
In step 105, it is determined whether or not the time measured by the variable display time measuring means 140 has reached 3 minutes. If it is determined that the time measured by the variable display time counting means 140 has reached 3 minutes, the routine proceeds to step 106. If it is determined that the time measured by the variable display time measuring means 140 has not reached 3 minutes, the process returns to step 104.

In step 106, it is determined whether or not a winning flag is established. If it is determined that the winning flag is not established, the process proceeds to step 108. If it is determined that the winning flag is established, the process proceeds to step 118.
In step 107, the time keeping time of the fluctuation display time keeping means 140 is reset. Then, the game ends.
In step 108, the output control means 220 selects the first warning information from the information data storage means 210 and causes the information output device 8 to output the first warning information. Specifically, the first warning image is displayed on the image display device 34, the first warning sound is output from the speaker 35, and the lamp 33 is turned on. Then, the process proceeds to Step 109.

In step 109, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 54 or the changeover switch 37 has been operated. If the stop switch 54 or the changeover switch 37 is operated, the process proceeds to step 110. If the stop switch 54 or the changeover switch 37 is not operated, the process returns to step 109.
In step 110, the output switching means 230 cancels the first warning image of the image display device 34, switches to another image, and silences the first warning sound output from the speaker. Then, the process proceeds to Step 111.
In step 111, the switching time counting means 150 starts timing. Then, the process proceeds to step 112.

In step 112, it is determined whether or not all the rotation reels 23 have stopped rotating. If it is determined that the rotation of all the rotating reels 23 has not stopped, the process proceeds to step 113. If it is determined that the rotation of all the rotary reels 23 has stopped, the process proceeds to step 115.
In step 113, it is determined whether or not the time measured by the switching time measuring means 150 has reached 10 seconds. If it is determined that the time measured by the switching time counting means 150 has reached 10 seconds, the process proceeds to step 114. If it is determined that the time measured by the switching time measuring means 150 has not reached 10 seconds, the process returns to step 112.

In step 114, the time keeping time of the switching time keeping means 150 is reset. Then, the process returns to step 108.
In step 115, the lamp 33 is turned off. Then, the process proceeds to Step 116.
In step 116, the time keeping time of the fluctuation display time keeping means 140 is reset. Then, the process proceeds to Step 117.
In step 117, the time keeping time of the switching time keeping means 150 is reset. Then, the game ends.
In step 118, the output control means 220 selects the second warning information from the information data storage means 210 and causes the information output device 8 to output the second warning information. Specifically, the second warning image is displayed on the image display device 34, the second warning sound is output from the speaker 35, and the lamp 33 is blinked. Then, the process proceeds to Step 119.

In step 119, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 54 or the changeover switch 37 has been operated. If the stop switch 54 or the changeover switch 37 is operated, the process proceeds to step 120. If the stop switch 54 or the changeover switch 37 is not operated, the process returns to step 119.
In step 120, the output switching means 230 cancels the second warning image of the image display device 34, switches to another image, and silences the second warning sound output from the speaker. Then, the process proceeds to step 121.
In step 121, the switching time counting means 150 starts timing. Then, the process proceeds to Step 122.

In step 122, it is determined whether or not all the rotation reels 23 have stopped rotating. If it is determined that the rotation of all the rotary reels 23 has not stopped, the process proceeds to step 123. If it is determined that the rotation of all the rotary reels 23 has stopped, the process proceeds to step 125.
In step 123, it is determined whether or not the time measured by the switching time measuring means 150 has reached 10 seconds. If it is determined that the time measured by the switching time measuring means 150 has reached 10 seconds, the process proceeds to step 124. If it is determined that the time measured by the switching time measuring means 150 has not reached 10 seconds, the process returns to step 122.

In step 124, the time measured by the switching time measuring means 150 is reset. Then, the process returns to step 118.
In step 125, the lamp 33 is turned off. Then, the process proceeds to Step 126.
In step 126, the time keeping time of the fluctuation display time keeping means 140 is reset. Then, the process proceeds to Step 127.
In step 127, the time keeping time of the switching time keeping means 150 is reset. Then, the game ends.
The winning lottery process in step 101 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

In step 200, one numerical value is extracted by the random number extraction unit 132 from the random number generated by the random number generation unit 131 of the winning lottery unit 130. Then, the process proceeds to step 201.
In step 201, the extracted numerical value is stored in the random number extraction means 132. Then, the process proceeds to Step 202.
In step 202, the winning determination means 135 compares the numerical value extracted by the random number extracting means 132 with the winning determination area data of the winning determination table 133 selected by the winning determination table selecting means 134. Then, the process proceeds to Step 203.
In step 203, the winning determination means 135 determines in which region of the winning determination table 113 the numerical value extracted by the random number extraction means 132 is included, and the evaluation of the lottery process is determined. Then, the process proceeds to step 204.

In step 204, a predetermined symbol kicking and a predetermined symbol pull-in are set. Then, the lottery process ends.
In the present embodiment, the output switching means 230 displays the image display on the condition that the time measured by the switching time counting means 150 reaches a predetermined time and the rotation of all the rotary reels 23 is not stopped. The other information output by the device 34 is switched to the warning information, but a predetermined switch such as the stop switch 54 and the changeover switch 37 is operated without providing the switching time counting means 150 in the control device 10. Each time, the time measured by the variable display time measuring means 140 may be reset and a new time measurement may be started.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the rotation of the rotary reel 23 is not stopped even after a predetermined time has elapsed since the rotary reel 23 started to rotate, the information output device 8 selects the winning lottery. Depending on the lottery result of the means 130, different warning information is output. That is, the lottery result of the winning lottery means 130 can be notified to the player using the warning information. Thereby, the player can predict the lottery result before operating the stop switch 54, and the expectation related to winning the symbol of the winning combination can be enhanced.
Further, when a warning image is displayed on the image display device 34, the display on the image display device 34 is switched from the warning image to another image when the stop switch 54 or the changeover switch 37 is operated. Accordingly, the warning image displayed on the image display device 34 can be canceled and another image can be displayed, and the player can obtain information on the other image.

  Further, by operating the stop switch 54 or the changeover switch 37 to switch the display of the image display device 34 from the warning image to another image, even if the time measured by the switching time measuring means 150 reaches a predetermined time, When the rotation of the rotary reel 23 is not stopped, the display on the image display device 34 is switched from another image to a warning image. Thus, even if the warning image displayed on the image display device 34 is canceled, if the rotation of the rotating reel 23 is not stopped, the warning image is displayed again on the image display device 34. Information can be obtained.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the front door of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of the input of the control apparatus of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, control, and an output. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the winning lottery process by the winning lottery means in the operation of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

S slot machine 1 chassis
2 Replacement unit 3 Front door
4 Power supply 5 Dispensing device
6 Medal selector 7 Symbol display means
8 Information output device 10 Control device
11 Opening 12 Middle plate
13 Upper opening 14 Lower opening
15 Bottom plate 16 Side plate
17 Top plate 18 Housing side hinge
21 Frame 22 Reel unit
23 Rotating reel 24 Board unit
25 Frame side hinge 26 Engagement clip
27 Hook part
30 Upper door 31 Symbol display window
32 Numeric display 33 Lamp
34 Image display device 35 Speaker
36 Upper door hinge 37 Changeover switch
40 Lower door 41 Medals outlet
42 Medal slot 43 Medal tray
44 Medal derivation section 45 Front panel
46 Lower door hinge
50 Operation section 51 Bet switch
52 Checkout switch 53 Start switch
54 Stop switch
100 Game control device 110 Normal game control device
120 Special game control means 121 Specially introduced game control means
122 Specific game control means
130 Winning lottery means 131 Random number generating means
132 Random number extraction means 133 Winning judgment table
134 Winning judgment table selection means 135 Winning judgment means
140 Time display unit for variable display 150 Time unit for switching time
200 Production control device 210 Information data storage means
220 Output control means 230 Output switching means

Claims (3)

A symbol display means for variably displaying or stopping a plurality of symbols;
A start switch for variably displaying the symbols displayed on the symbol display means,
A stop switch for stopping and displaying the symbols of the symbol display means that is variably displayed;
An information output device for outputting predetermined information;
And a control device for controlling the game using these,
The control device
A winning lottery means for determining a winning combination comprising a combination of symbols of the symbol display means for which the variable display has been stopped, by lottery triggered by an operation of the start switch;
Fluctuation display time counting means for starting timing with the start of variable display of the symbol display means,
Information data storage means for storing a plurality of information to be output to the information output device;
Output control means for controlling the output of the information output device based on the information stored in the information data storage means,
The information data storage means stores a plurality of warning information for prompting the operation of the stop switch as information to be output to the information output device,
The output control means outputs warning information according to the lottery result of the winning lottery means on the condition that the time measured by the variable display time timer means reaches a predetermined time and the symbol of the symbol display means is variably displayed. A slot machine that selects and outputs the warning information to an information output device. The information output device is configured using an image display device,
The information data storage means also stores information other than the warning information,
The control device is an output switching means for switching the warning information output from the image display device to other information when a predetermined switch is operated when the output control means outputs the warning information to the image display device. The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising: The control device includes a switching time timing unit that starts timing when a predetermined switch is operated when the output control unit outputs warning information to the image display device.
The output switching means warns other information output by the image display device on the condition that the time measured by the switching time counting means reaches a predetermined time and the symbols on the symbol display means are variably displayed. The slot machine according to claim 2, wherein the slot machine is switched to information.

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