JP2007267809A - Drum type game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a drum type game machine which makes a player in the game machine interested more by having a decoration effect which cannot be obtained by only a liquid crystal screen. <P>SOLUTION: The drum type game machine which performs a variation display game of patterns by the rotation or stop of a plurality of rotation drums which respectively display a plurality of kinds of symbols arranged in the peripheral direction is provided with a display performance device 11 in the neighborhood of the pattern display window. The display performance device 11 is provided with: liquid crystal screens 11e, 11e which can be moved at least to the right or left; and a three-dimensional object 11r arranged behind the liquid crystal screens and whose posture or operation can be changed. By moving the liquid crystal screens 11e, the three-dimensional object 11r becomes visible. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a rotating type gaming machine represented by a pachislot machine, and more particularly to a rotating type gaming machine provided with a display effect device that can enhance the interest of a player.

  In recent years, not only pachinko machines but also pachinko machines called pachislot machines have been actively used in conventional pachinko halls and pachislot halls. In a game in a revolving game machine, for example, when a player inserts a predetermined number of medals (game media) and then operates a start lever, a plurality of rotating drums start rotating, and a plurality of types displayed on the rotating drum The change display game for changing the design of is started. Simultaneously with the operation of the start lever, a bonus game and an internal winning lottery of a small role are performed.

  When the variable display game is started, the player operates a plurality of push button type stop switches provided corresponding to the plurality of rotating drums in order to align the specific symbols on the effective line. Stop the rotating drum at the target position.

  When, for example, red 7 symbols and blue 7 symbols are arranged on the active line as specific symbols, a big bonus game mode (BB game mode), which is the most advantageous game mode for the player, is entered. In this big bonus game (BB game), a small role game is consumed a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) or a regular bonus game (RB game or a jack game) is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, three times). The BB game mode continues, and as a result, a large number of medals of about 300 to 700 are paid out.

  In addition, when the bar symbols are arranged on the active line as the specific symbols, the RB game is executed only once, and although it does not reach the BB game, about 100 tens of medals can be obtained. For a player, winning a bonus game is the biggest concern in the revolving game.

  As can be seen, the pachi-slot machine is a gaming machine that changes to an advantageous state in which a player can acquire a large amount of medals as game media when a bonus occurs in a variable display game.

  The bonus that is particularly important in terms of the software of the variable display game is usually determined by an internal winning lottery performed simultaneously with the operation of the start lever, and is usually not greatly affected by the player's luck and skill. That is, when a bonus game is won in the internal lottery, the rotary drum is controlled to be drawn in an advantageous manner to the player, and the specific symbols are easily arranged on the active line. On the other hand, when the bonus game is not allocated in the internal lottery, avoidance control such as forcibly removing the specific symbols arranged on the active line is performed on the rotating drum.

  For this reason, for the player, the lottery result in the internal lottery is the biggest concern, and the probability that a bonus game can be obtained is the amount of the payout rate set for each gaming machine. Since it is dominated by the stage setting value, it is also a big concern to find a gaming machine with a high setting value. And in order to respond to the former interests, the lottery results in the internal lottery have been announced to the player in various forms, and this has helped give the player a sense of expectation and tension.

  As one method of such notification, a liquid crystal screen provided for the player's visual appeal in the vicinity of the display portion of the rotating drum is known (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-97566 A

  However, the liquid crystal screen can change the content of the image in various ways, but it is not so-called three-dimensional. Therefore, it is hoped that a gaming machine equipped with a notice means that can attract attention and attract the attention of the player is expected. It was rare.

  Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a swivel type gaming machine that has a decorative effect that cannot be realized with a liquid crystal screen and can further enhance the interest of a player of the gaming machine.

  In order to achieve the above object, the spinning machine of the present invention performs a symbol change display game by rotating and stopping a plurality of rotating drums each displaying a plurality of types of symbols arranged in the circumferential direction. In a swivel-type game machine in which a display effect device is provided in the vicinity of a display window, the display effect device can be moved to at least one of the left and right sides, and the posture or operation arranged behind the liquid crystal screen A configuration is adopted in which the three-dimensional object can be visually recognized by movement of the liquid crystal screen.

  The liquid crystal screen is preferably composed of left and right halves so that a three-dimensional object can be visually recognized at the center rear after the movement of each half to the left and right.

  It is desirable that the three-dimensional object is freely movable. Further, it is desirable that a stage is provided at the rear of the liquid crystal screen, and that the three-dimensional object is changed in posture or movement on the stage.

  The swivel-type gaming machine of the present invention comprises a liquid crystal screen in which a display effect device is movable to at least one of the left and right sides, and a three-dimensional object that is disposed behind the liquid crystal screen and whose posture or operation can be changed. Since the three-dimensional object can be visually recognized by the movement of the three-dimensional object, in addition to visually recognizing the image on the liquid crystal screen, the three-dimensional object can be visually recognized, so that it is possible to provide an amusement machine rich in entertainment.

  In the case where the three-dimensional object can be changed in posture or movement, a gaming machine with more interest can be provided.

  In the case where a stage is provided behind the liquid crystal screen and the three-dimensional object is changed in posture or motion on the stage, it is possible to provide an even more interesting gaming machine.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  First, the external appearance and basic structure of the spinning machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a swivel type gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a side view of the same type of swivel type organic machine, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a design panel used for the front door.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the swivel type gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a pachislot machine. This spinning cylinder type gaming machine 1 includes a casing 1a having a rotating drum built in a rectangular box and a front door 1b attached to the front side of the casing 1a so as to be freely opened and closed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the housing 1 a that is the main body of the rotating type gaming machine 1 has a drum portion 2 built in the middle portion. The drum unit 2 includes three vertical rotating drums arranged side by side, that is, a left drum 2a, a middle drum 2b, and a right drum 2c. Each rotating drum is provided with a rotating drum symbol display LED, which emits light (turns on and blinks) or turns off according to various effects. In addition, in the case of a special swivel-type game machine (for example, a rodeo pachislot machine “Kaiji”) mainly for display on a pachinko machine or a liquid crystal display device, a small drum portion 2 is attached to the front door 1b. .

  Below the drum portion 2 in the housing 1a, a medal payout device 18 (medal hopper 18) is provided, and a power source portion 170 is provided on the side of the medal payout device 18. The power supply unit 170 is equipped with a power switch 170c. By turning on the power switch 170c, power is supplied to each circuit block, and after the initial check and initial setting, the variation display game is executed.

  The power supply unit 170 is provided with a setting key switch 170a and an error release switch 170b together with the power switch 170c. The setting key switch 170a is also referred to as a setting change permission switch, and is used when performing stage setting and stage confirmation of the payout rate. By inserting the operation key into the key hole 170d and rotating it, it is possible to change from OFF to ON state or vice versa. The error cancel switch 170b is used when setting the stage of the payout rate or canceling the game stop due to an error.

  The front door 1b, which can also be referred to as the face of a rotating game machine, is attached to the front side of the housing 1a so as to be openable and closable by a single hinge connection. The front door 1b is required to have a distinctive metal feeling for the creation of a high-class feel and design requirements, such as ordinary chrome plating, dark chrome plating, genuine hard gold plating, metalizing (satin plating) and satin tone. (Plating) etc. are added to the resin material to create gorgeousness.

  In a conspicuous portion from the middle stage of the front door 1b to the upper side thereof, a square window into which a rectangular transparent panel 21 is fitted is provided. A design panel 22 is attached to the square window so as to be positioned behind the transparent panel 21.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the design panel 22 has an upper surface portion 22a on which a display effect device attaching portion 22j for attaching a display effect device 11 (or video device) for performing various effects according to the game situation is formed, and the symbol display window 3 And a bottom surface portion 22d formed of a bottom surface portion 22c to which the light emitting display device is attached. The bottom surface portion 22d is bent inward, and together with the left side surface portion 22e and the right side surface portion 22f connected by the bottom surface portion 22d, has a substantially box shape and forms a recessed space.

  On the bottom surface portion 22d, a three-dimensionally decorated ornament 23 or a three-dimensional electric drive 24 driven in accordance with the progress of the game (for example, an electric type used for mere production irrespective of the internal winning combination) A toy, an openable door, or a jackpot that opens when certain conditions such as jackpots and jackpots are met, and is also known as a big prize opening.Various types such as feathers, boxes, and tulips There is a shape.) Is provided.

  An upper mounting portion 22g and a lower mounting portion 22h in which a plurality of mounting holes for mounting the design panel 22 to the front door 1b are formed are connected to the upper side and the lower side of the bottom surface portion 22d. By sticking a decorative seal to the five inner surfaces composed of the bottom surface portion 22d, the left side surface portion 22e, and the right side surface portion 22f of the three-surface structure, in particular, the bottom surface portion 22d has three substantially flat surfaces. However, since the decorative object 23 and the electric drive object 24 are provided, it is natural that there are some irregularities.

  A square symbol display window 3 is provided on the inner surface 22 b of the design panel 22. With this symbol display window 3, the symbol affixed to the drum portion 2 can be viewed through the transparent panel 21. In the symbol display window 3, there are a total of five effective lines including three effective lines extending in the horizontal direction and two effective lines intersecting in the oblique direction. The left drum 2a, the intermediate drum 2b, and the intermediate drum 2b And a line connecting the right drum 2c are prominently displayed. A rotating part line display LED is embedded below the effective line, and lights or blinks when winning.

  The display LED block 4 is provided on the lower surface portion 22c located below the middle surface portion 22b provided with the symbol display window 3. The display LED block 4 is composed of a display LED group of an insertion number LED 4a, a medal storage number display LED 4b, a medal payout number display LED 4c, and a navigation LED 4d.

  The number-of-insertions LED 4a displays the number of game medals inserted from a game medal slot 5 to be described later, or the number of game medals inserted by a max bet button 8 or 1 bet button 7 to be described later. The medal stored number display LED 4b displays the number of stored game medals (number of credits) within a range of, for example, a predetermined maximum number of 50, and performs a payout effect display when the stored medals are settled.

  The medal payout number display LED 4c displays the number of payout medals at the time of winning a prize, and also displays the stage setting value of the payout rate and an error code when an error occurs during the stop. The medal payout number display LED 4c displays a stage setting value of the payout rate, and the value is incremented by 1 every time the error cancel switch 170b is pressed, and then returns to “1” after “6” is displayed. (See FIG. 3).

  The navigation LED 4d displays various effects according to the game situation. For example, it displays the power level of the characters, the number or degree of destruction of machine guns and bombs deployed in fighters, and a volume level display (generally known as an equalizer) corresponding to sound effects. A small liquid crystal display device may be used for navigation.

  The display effect device 11 attached to the display effect device attachment part 22j of the upper surface portion 22a combines the liquid crystal screens 11e and 11e that also serve as the opening and closing doors and a three-dimensional object (not shown) arranged at the back of the door. It has a composite structure, and can express a three-dimensional effect that cannot be expressed only with a liquid crystal screen. This display effect device 11 is one of the main parts of the rotary gaming machine of this embodiment, and will be described in detail later.

  The front door 1b and the design panel 22 are formed by integrally molding a resin material with a mold. In general, injection molding, extrusion molding, foam molding, vacuum molding, or the like is used as a molding method.

  The resin materials include ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), PE (polyethylene), PP (polypropylene), PS (polystyrene), engineering plastic PA (polyamide [nylon]), PC (polycarbonate) and POM. (Polyacetal), PPE (polyphenylene ether), PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate), super engineering plastics PPS (polyphenylene sulfide), LCP (liquid crystal polymer), PSF (polysulfone) , PES (polyethersulfone), PAR (polyarylate) and thermosetting phenolic resin, melamine resin, epoxy resin, unsaturated polyester resin, polyurethane, urea resin are used .

  The design panel 22 shown in FIG. 4 (B) is different from that in FIG. 4 (A) in that an uppermost surface portion 22i is provided as a further bent surface (a collar). The provision of the uppermost surface portion 22i is advantageous in that the attached display effect device 11 can be easily seen by the player and the design panel itself is further strengthened.

  Further, the front door 1b is located below the square window in which the transparent panel 21 is fitted, the game medal slot 5, the clearing button 6, the 1 bed button 7, the max bed button 8, the start lever 9, and the stop button. Part 10, door key hole 14, special button 19 and inserted medal jam return button 28 are provided. These are intensively arranged in the operation part in front of the middle part of the front door 1b.

  The game medal slot 5 is where a game medal (a game medium, sometimes called a coin) for starting a variable display game for rotating and stopping the drum unit 2 (rotating drum) is inserted. It should be noted that the medal insertion display LEDs 5a and 5b are provided on both sides of the game medal slot 5, and when the medal cannot be inserted, it is red (first color), while one medal can be inserted and the game When it is added and displayed, it is lit in blue (second color), and when it is added and displayed on the medal storage device, it is lit in green (third color). If the medal cannot be inserted, it may be turned off.

  The settlement button 6 is used for the activation and release of a medal storage device (not shown) and the settlement of inserted medals and stored medals.

  The 1-bet button 7 is used when inserting one stored medal in the medal storage device in order to play a game. The max bet button 8 is used when the maximum number of three stored medals in the medal storage device is inserted in order to play a game. Note that an LED is provided inside the max bet button 3, and lights up when the max bet button 3 is operable.

  The start lever 9 is a part of the rotation rotation instructing means, and is used when starting the drum unit 2 all at once after inserting a predetermined number of game medals for playing a game. The start lever 9 is used to determine a desired set value selected from the step values 1 to 6 when performing the step setting of the payout rate. The start lever 9 is configured to be operated in the up / down / left / right directions. An operation direction indicating a start signal and four operation directions (up / down, left / right) from a start SW sensor and an operation direction sensor, which will be described later, respectively. Output a signal. That is, the start lever 9 corresponds to direction input means for the player to input a desired direction, and the operation direction sensor corresponds to input direction detection means for detecting the direction input by the direction input means. However, the number of operation directions to be detected is not limited to four, and an eight-direction detection or an angle of 360 degrees may be strictly detected by adding diagonal directions between the upper, lower, left, and right sides.

  The stop button portion 10 is used when stopping the rotating drum portion 2 and is disposed at the front center portion of the operation portion so as to be easily operated. The stop button section 10 is provided with three buttons, a left stop button 10a, a middle stop button 10b, and a right stop button 10c, which are stop switches, arranged side by side, and these operations are performed while the drum section 2 is rotating. Thus, the left drum 2a, middle drum 2b, and right drum 2c corresponding to each button can be stopped. When the stop button portion is operable, the LEDs built in the stop button 10a, the stop button 10b, and the stop button 10c are lit.

  The door key hole 14 is used when opening the front door 1b of the swivel-type gaming machine main body 1 with a door key, or when releasing a stop and releasing a game stop due to an error.

  The special button 19 is used to display various games displayed on the display effect device 11 and information required in accordance with the video effect (for example, input information such as a fighter aircraft gun operation, a bomb drop, a character moving direction, etc.) Used for input by the player himself. Note that the information input by the special button 19 is given to a sub-board (sub-block), which will be described later, and is used only for various images and sound effects, and does not affect the game result.

  The inserted medal jam return button 28 is used when returning a game medal to a game medal selector (not shown) through which the game medal passes following the game medal slot 5.

  The front door 1b further includes a speaker unit 12 and a game state display LED unit 13 arranged so as to surround the transparent panel 21 and the operation unit. The speaker unit 12 is composed of four speakers, an upper left speaker 12a, an upper right speaker 12b, which are arranged at the top of the front door 1b, and a lower left speaker 12c and a lower right speaker 12d, which are arranged below the operation unit. A warning sound is generated while changing the sound effect and the step set value according to. Although not shown, a protective speaker grill is actually attached so as to cover the entire upper surfaces of the lower left speaker 12c and the lower right speaker 12d.

  The gaming state display LED unit 13 includes an upper state display LED 13a provided at the top of the display effect device 11, an upper left state display LED 13b, an upper right state display LED 13c, a left middle state display LED 13d, and a right middle It consists of a status display LED 13e, a lower left status display LED 13f, and a lower right status display LED 13g, and effectively performs various light effects. In addition, while the step set value is being changed, blinking is repeated as a warning display.

  A tray 15 is provided at the bottom of the front door 1b. The tray 15 is a part for temporarily storing game medals paid out from the medal payout device 18 (medal hopper 18) through the medal payout port 16, and can receive up to several hundred pieces.

  On the other hand, a logo panel portion 17 is provided at the top of the front door 1b. The logo panel unit 17 is used to display various trademarks such as “NET” (Next Entertainment Trend) which is the name of the applicant or a model name.

  Reference numeral 20 denotes an accessory case provided between the lower left speaker 12c and the lower right speaker 12d for arbitrarily placing items required by the player such as banknotes (for example, thousand yen bills), handkerchiefs, cigarettes, and lighters. Used for.

  The above is the description of the external appearance and basic structure of the spinning cylinder game machine. Next, the structure of the main mechanical components in the rotating type gaming machine will be described.

  5 is a block diagram of the drum unit, FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a control circuit system for controlling the drum unit, and FIG. 7 is a symbol arrangement table of the drum.

  The drum section 2 provided in the casing 1a of the rotating type gaming machine includes three vertical rotary drums arranged on the same axis, that is, a left drum 2a, a middle drum 2b, and a right drum 2c. The three rotary drums are independently driven to rotate by step motors 30a, 30b, and 30c, and are comprehensively controlled for rotation via a main control unit described later. For this rotation control, each drum is provided with drum sensors 31a, 31b and 31c each consisting of one photo interrupter, and the rotational position of each drum is grasped by the output from each sensor.

  On the outer circumferential surface of each drum, a left swirl belt 32a, a middle swirl belt 32b, and a right swirl belt 32c on which a plurality of types of patterns are drawn are attached so as to make a round around the outer circumferential surface. In more detail, 21 differently arranged symbols are drawn on each swirl belt. The symbols include “Red 7” and “Blue 7” big bonus symbols, crosses that trigger the release of stock big bonuses and regular bonuses, and lottery triggers for mode transition from a low probability state to a high probability state. There are cherry and watermelon, and bell and replay with the reverse function.

  In the variable display game, if the same symbol is displayed on the window 3 along the active line, a win is awarded. In addition, the star mark, + mark, plum mark (black circle mark) and triangle mark in the figure are shown for convenience and are different from actual ones.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a rotating start device including a start lever. FIG. 8 (A) is a side sectional view showing a state in which the start lever is attached to a rotating type gaming machine, and FIG. 8 (B) is a start lever. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a positional relationship between each detection sensor (start SW sensor and operation direction sensor).

  The start lever 9 is formed of a hollow spherical transparent plastic, and includes a grip 9a as a grip portion including a nut 61 fixed to an opening, and a tubular or cylindrical member. Or it is comprised by the shaft 9b as an arm part in which the step was formed. A male thread is formed at the tip (outer end) of the shaft 9b, the nut 61 of the grip 9a can be screwed, and the grip 9a is mounted so as to be pressed against the flange 62 of the shaft 9b. Further, a sliding body 64 having a sleeve 63 and an outer spherical surface is loosely fitted on the shaft 9b. The sliding body 64 is in contact with a spherical receiving seat 66 formed in a through-hole of an attachment member 65 that is screwed and fixed to a frame (not shown) of the swivel type gaming machine body 1.

  The compression spring 67 is mounted between a spring seat 68 fixed to the mounting member 65 and a disc seat 70 that is in contact with and locked to a retaining ring 69 fitted to the shaft 9b. The force in the right direction in the figure is applied. Further, the shaft 9b is pressed rightward by this urging force, and this force presses the sliding body 64 against the spherical receiving seat 66 via the flange 62 and the sleeve 63, so that no force is applied to the grip 9a. The start lever 9 is elastically held at a horizontal neutral position and can pull or rotate the shaft 9b against the compression spring 67.

  At the rear end (inner end portion) of the shaft 9b, a start SW sensor 110 and an operation direction sensor 111 (for example, optically detecting the displacement of the rear end of the shaft 9b and detecting “ON” are provided. “Photosensors” are provided in close proximity. However, as long as the displacement of the shaft 9b is detected, a magnetic sensor or a mechanical sensor may be used.

  The start SW sensor 110 generates a start signal regardless of which direction the start lever 9 is operated up, down, left, or right, and outputs the start signal to a main control unit described later. The operation direction sensor 111 includes four sensors 11U, 111D, 111R, and 111L that output signals corresponding to the up, down, left, and right directions in which the start lever 9 is operated. Although it enters directly, it is not input at all to the main control part, so it has no effect on the game result. Therefore, the configuration of the invention of the present application does not violate the Act on the Regulation of Customs Business, etc. and the Optimization of Business (Last Amendment: Law No. 55 of May 30, Heisei 15) .

  The sensor 111U is an upward sensor, and is a sensor that detects that the start lever 9 has been operated upward. The sensor 111D is a downward sensor, and is a sensor that detects that the start lever 9 has been operated downward. The sensor 111R is a right direction sensor, and is a sensor that detects that the start lever 9 has been operated rightward. The sensor 111L is a left direction sensor, and is a sensor that detects that the start lever 9 has been operated in the left direction.

  FIG. 9 is a longitudinal sectional view of a stop button provided as a stop switch in the stop button portion.

  As described above, the stop button portion 10 is provided on the front door 1b of the swivel type gaming machine, and includes three push button type stop buttons 10a, 10b, and 10c arranged side by side. The three stop buttons 10a, 10b, and 10c are stop switches corresponding to the three rotary drums 2a, 2b, and 2c in the drum unit 2. Each stop button has a sleeve 101 that is fitted and fixed to the front door 1b, and an operation unit 102 that is inserted into the sleeve 101. The operation unit 102 is a cylindrical body whose front side is closed, and is movable in the central axis direction within the sleeve 101. The operation portion 102 is prevented from coming out to the front side when the claw portion 103 provided at the base end portion thereof is engaged with a part of the sleeve 101, and is arranged in this state in this state. The coil spring 104 is urged toward the front side by being elastically pressed toward the front side.

  In the sleeve 101, an annular electromagnet 105 is further provided behind the operation unit 102, and a stop button sensor 120 is provided inside the electromagnet 105. The electromagnet 105 and the stop button sensor 120 are fixed members attached to a circular base plate 106 attached to the proximal end portion of the sleeve 101. On the other hand, a movable permanent magnet 107 that moves in the axial direction together with the operation unit 102 is attached to the proximal end portion of the operation unit 102 so as to be positioned on the front side of the fixed electromagnet 105.

  When an external force is applied to the operation unit 102, the permanent magnet 107 is separated from the electromagnet 105. When the operation unit 102 is pushed to the opposite side against the urging force of the spring 104, the stop button sensor 120 responds and provides an operation signal to a main control unit described later. Further, when the operation unit 102 is pushed to the opposite side, the permanent magnet 107 comes into contact with the electromagnet 105. At this time, if the electromagnet 105 is energized in the direction in which the permanent magnet 107 is attracted, the pushed operation unit 102 is attracted to the electromagnet 105 and held in the pushed state. If the electromagnet 105 is not energized, the operation unit 102 automatically returns to the original initial position by stopping pushing.

  For the three stop buttons 10a, 10b, and 10c, a sub-control unit, which will be described later, receives a lottery result from the main control unit and selectively selects each electromagnet 105 of the stop buttons 10a, 10b, and 10c based on the lottery result. Send energization command to. Accordingly, the stop buttons 10a, 10b, and 10c are selectively held at the push-in positions based on the contents of the lottery results sent from the main control unit, and the lottery results are notified and displayed. Specific contents 9 of the notification / display using the stop buttons 10a, 10b, 10c will be described in detail later.

  FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a mechanical configuration of the display effect device, and FIG. 11 is a front view showing a state in which the left and right halves of the liquid crystal screen of the display effect device are moved left and right.

  The display effect device 11 has a configuration in which a pair of left and right liquid crystal screens 11e and 11e is used for a display panel, and a three-dimensional object 11r whose posture or operation can be changed is disposed behind the display screen. The pair of left and right liquid crystal screens 11e, 11e constitutes a sliding double door, which forms a continuous display screen in a closed state where both are combined, and passes through the rectangular transparent portion provided on the front cover. It becomes visible from. On the other hand, in the open state, the liquid crystal screens 11e and 11e are slid and moved from the closed state to both sides, are hidden behind the front cover, and are provided on the back side of the transparent part through the rectangular transparent part provided on the front cover. The stage 11s and the three-dimensional object 11r arranged on the stage 11s are visible from the front side. In this open state, the three-dimensional object 11r can move or change the posture on the stage 11s.

  Next, the configuration of the control system of the rotating type gaming machine will be described. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing the overall structure of the control circuit system of the swivel type gaming machine.

  The control circuit system of the spinning machine is roughly divided into a main block (main board: a part not enclosed by a broken line) and a sub block (sub board: a part enclosed by a broken line). The main block controls the game result, and the sub block controls the game progress and the control of various effects of the result notification / display. The signal from the main block is output to the sub block, but on the contrary, no signal can be received from the sub block to the main block. This is for the purpose of countermeasures against Goto, and is stipulated by laws related to customs business regulations and business optimization.

  This control circuit system has a main control unit 100 composed of an integrated one-chip microcomputer (LE4280B-PA-G1 manufactured by EL Tech Co.) on which a microprocessor incorporating a CPU is mounted. The main control unit 100 includes a ROM 100a that stores a control program that describes a predetermined data table area and a control procedure of the entire apparatus, and a RAM 100b (RWM: RWM: a counter, a register, and the like that temporarily stores information necessary for control. Also called rewritable memory).

  The main control unit 100 has an input system start SW sensor 110 (start switch sensor 110), a stop button sensor 120 in the stop button unit 10, and medal detection via an I / O port (not shown). The sensor 130, the bet button sensor 140, and the stage setting unit 150 are connected, and the main control unit 100 is configured to be able to receive input signals from these input systems.

  The main control unit 100 is also connected to the drum unit 2 as an input / output system, the medal payout device 18 and the display LED block 4 as an output system via an I / O port (not shown). The control unit 100 is configured to be able to control these devices.

  Furthermore, the main control unit 100 is connected to the sub-control unit 160 via an I / O port (not shown), and control data (for example, coin insertion data and winning status data) necessary for various control of the sub-blocks. , Data indicating the switch operation state of the step setting unit, step set value) is output to the sub-control unit 160. The sub-control unit 160 also stores the history information of the step set values in the built-in RAM, and the history information is backed up by a battery, so it will not disappear even if the main power is turned off.

  Similar to the main control unit 100, the sub-control unit 160 is an integrated one-chip microcomputer equipped with a microprocessor with a built-in CPU, and a ROM (FIG. And a RAM (not shown) that temporarily stores information necessary for control received from the main control unit 100. The sub-control unit 160 starts a timer based on the data indicating the switch operation state of the stage setting unit, and if it does not turn ON or OFF even after a predetermined time has elapsed, an abnormality occurs in the sound, light, and liquid crystal display. Inform.

  In particular, the sub control unit 160 transmits the step set value selected according to the operation of the setting change switch of the store clerk after the step set value stored in the RAM 100b is not within a predetermined range and the main control unit 100 generates a warning. When the latest step set value stored in the built-in RAM matches the step set value that has been transmitted, the fact that they have been matched is displayed or notified. For example, the sub-control unit 160 displays “matched with the stage setting value at the time of opening” on the display effect device 11 and generates a beep sound from the speaker unit 12, or sounds “the stage setting value at the time of opening”. "I matched." Is repeated. After that, when the step setting unit 150 is operated in a state where the sub control unit 160 displays or notifies that the sub control unit 160 matches, the main control unit 100 newly stores the transmitted step setting value in the RAM 102, The winning of the variable display game is determined using the newly stored step setting value.

  The sub control unit 160 is connected to an input SW unit 25 (input switch unit 25), a time measuring unit 26, an operation direction sensor 111, and a special button sensor 112, which are input systems. The sub-control unit 160 is connected to the display effect device 11, which is an output system, the speaker unit 12, the game state display LED unit 13, and the electromagnet 105 provided in each stop button in the stop button unit 10. The sub-control unit 160 is configured to receive input signals from each device and to output various data and signals to each device to perform various controls.

  Among these devices, the medal detection sensor 130 outputs a number of pulse signals corresponding to the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 5, and the main control unit 100 receives this pulse signal and displays the LED block 4. Control is performed so that the number of credits increased by the number corresponding to the number of pulses is displayed on the medal stored number display LED 4b.

  The bet button detection sensor 140 outputs a pulse signal in accordance with the operation of the 1 bet button 7 or the max bet button 8, and the main control unit 100 controls the display of the number of inserted LEDs 4a so as to correspond to the obtained pulse signal. To do.

  The stage setting unit 150 performs a stage setting operation for the payout rate, which will be described later, so that the hall side has a stage value of 1 to 6 depending on the event, the release at the opening of a new model and the recovery status for profit improvement. A desired set value can be selected.

  The input SW unit (input switch unit) 25 performs setting of a warning mode when a stage setting operation of the payout rate is performed, and setting of a time zone in which a warning is generated or not generated. The warning mode includes three modes: an on state or an off state of a warning generation function, and a timer state in which a warning is generated only during a set time period. The input SW unit 25 includes an initialization switch for initializing the sub-block and a volume switch used for switching the volume of the speaker unit 12, and functions when both are pressed simultaneously. ing.

  The timekeeping unit 26 is a radio clock that receives absolute time data from a satellite or the like and records the accurate time, and outputs the time measured to the sub-control unit 160.

  The operation direction sensor 111 outputs a direction signal corresponding to the up / down / left / right direction in which the start lever 9 is operated, and the sub-control unit 160 receives the direction signal, and performs various video effects and winning notifications according to the direction signal. Are displayed on the display effect device 11 and sound effects are generated from the speaker unit 12.

  The special button sensor 112 outputs an ON signal (for example, a HIGH signal) when the special button 19 is operated, and the sub-control unit 160 displays various games and their video effects and winning notifications according to the timing of receiving the ON signal. Are displayed on the display effect device 11 and sound effects such as bomb dropping and machine gun operation are generated from the speaker unit 12.

  When the player operates the start lever 9 after inserting a predetermined number of medals, the start SW sensor 110 outputs a start signal, and the main control unit 100 receives a random number lottery (internal lottery) etc. triggered by the reception of the start signal. In addition, the drive pulse signal is output to the drum unit 2 to start the fluctuation display game, and the stop timing of the drum unit 2 is controlled based on the lottery result. That is, the internal lottery means and the stop control means in the present invention are configured in the main control unit 100. The game performed by operating the start lever 9 once is a one-game variable display game, and the player aims to increase the medal by acquiring a bonus game (big bonus or regular bonus). , Repeat the game.

  When the predetermined combination is established in the variable display game and the medal is paid out, the main control unit 100 displays the payout number on the medal payout number display LED 4c in the display LED block 4, and uses this as the credit number. In addition, the medal storage number display LED 4b is displayed. When the payout operation is performed with the settlement button 6 or when the number of credits exceeds, for example, the maximum number of 50, the main control unit 100 controls the medal payout device 18 so that the required number of medals can be obtained as medals. It is discharged from the payout opening 16 and accumulated in the tray 15.

  Further, the main control unit 100 outputs control data related to internal winnings to the sub-control unit 160 when a small role is established, or in particular, when a bonus game is won internally. When the sub-control unit 160 receives control data from the main control unit 100, the sub-control unit 160 notifies the game state display LED unit 13 by lighting control and generates a sound effect from the speaker unit 12 (not shown). Various notifications such as notifications by selectively holding the three stop buttons 10a, 10b, and 10c in the stop button unit 10, and publicly known by controlling and displaying characters and background images in the display screen of the display effect device 11. It is configured to perform the production notification operation. That is, the switch control means in the present invention is configured in the sub-control unit 160.

  Next, the detailed structure of the main part in the control circuit system of the rotating type gaming machine will be described with respect to the drum part 2, the display effect device 11, and the internal lottery means configured in the main control part 100.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams of pull-in control and avoidance control, which are typical controls in the drum section.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, particularly FIG. 6, the drum unit 2 includes step motors 30a, 30b, and 30c for controlling rotation of the three drums of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c. The stepping motors 30a, 30b and 30c are driven in response to the driving pulse signal from the main control unit 100, and when the driving pulse signal is continuously supplied to the three phases, suction force is generated and stopped. It has become.

  The step motors 30a, 30b, and 30c are four-phase 1-2 excitation methods, have a step number of 252 steps / rotation (1.42 degrees / step), and just when the main control unit 100 inputs a drive pulse signal of 504 pulses. Each index signal (reference position signal) is returned by one revolution from each of the rotating cylinder sensors 31a, 31b, and 31c formed of a photo interrupter that is rotated once and is provided for each drum. The position of can be accurately grasped. That is, the resolution by the input pulse is 0.714 (degrees / pulse). When the resolution is further increased, the rotational position can be grasped in detail by managing the time from the input pulse to the next input pulse and the rotational speed.

  Thus, the cylinder sensors 31a, 31b, and 31c are provided for the step motors 30a, 30b, and 30c, respectively, and one index pulse is returned from each cylinder sensor in response to one rotation of the step motor. Therefore, the main control unit 100 grasps the symbol number and the rotation angle (24 divisions / symbol) based on the number of the index signal and the output drive pulse signal, and considers the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. It is always possible to recognize whether it reaches the effective line of each drum after a certain amount of time has passed.

  Then, the main control unit 100 receives the start signal of the variable display game, and when the lottery result is won and the winning combination is established, the main control unit 100 draws in the drawing so that the symbols of the winning combination are aligned on the active line ( 13A and 13B are performed.

  For example, in the state where the symbols “7, 7” are aligned on the effective line diagonally to the lower right of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b where the big bonus combination is won internally, the pattern within 4 frames from this effective line When the stop button 10c is operated in a state where “7” is positioned (see FIG. 11A), the main control unit 100 forcibly aligns this on the valid line and sets “7, 7, 7”. Pull-in control is performed so that the combination is achieved (see FIG. 13B).

  On the other hand, even if any winning combination is established by lottery, if a predetermined symbol corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed on the active line, it is not advantageous to the player. For example, a big bonus game (BB game) is not started unless it is displayed as shown in FIG. This pull-in control is performed not only on the right drum 2c but also on the symbols of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b.

  In the example of FIG. 13, the symbol “7” of the right drum 2 c is just 4 frames above and is placed on the effective line as a target of the pull-in control. However, this pull-in control is not limited to four frames, and the number of pull-in frames can be increased / decreased by software control so as to be adapted to the design specifications or legal regulations.

  The main control unit 100 also receives the start signal of the variable display game, and when the lottery result is lost and the combination is not established, the winning combination (bonus or small combination) is not arranged on the active line. The avoidance control (FIGS. 14A and 14B) is performed.

  For example, when the big bonus combination is not elected internally and the symbols “7, 7” are aligned on the right diagonally lower effective line of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b (so-called “reach state”) In the case where the stop button 10c is operated in a state where the symbol "7" is located within one frame from the effective line by the "eye push" (for example, called "bita push") 14A), the main control unit 100 forcibly shifts the symbol “7” to the previous position so that “7, 7, 7” is not aligned on the active line. Avoidance control is performed (see FIG. 14B). This avoidance control is performed not only for the right drum 2c but also for the symbols of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b.

  FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the drive unit of the display effect device, and FIG. 16 is a conceptual diagram showing the storage state of the effect pattern data table stored in the ROM of the drive unit.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the drive unit of the display effect device 11 includes a command receiving unit 11a, a display effect control unit 11b (including a ROM 11c and a RAM 11d), video drive units 11e 'and 11e' of the left and right display panels 11e and 11e, and An operation driving unit 11e ″ and an operation driving unit 11r ′ for the three-dimensional object 11r are provided. The unit 11e ″ drives the display panels 11e and 11e to open and close. The operation driving unit 11r ′ of the three-dimensional object 11r causes the three-dimensional object 11r to perform a mechanical operation such as movement or posture change. The effect command is composed of 1-byte length mode data and 1-byte length event data, and stores an effect pattern that is the effect content.

  When the sub-control unit 160 receives control data necessary for various controls from the main control unit 100, the sub-control unit 160 transmits an appropriate effect command corresponding to the control data to the display effect device 11 side, and the command receiving unit 11a transmits the effect command. Receive and pass to the display effect control unit 11b.

  Upon receiving the video effect command, the display effect control unit 11b reads out the video effect pattern corresponding to the video effect command from the ROM 11c, expands the data in the RAM 11d, and displays it in the video drive units 11e 'and 11e' of the left and right display panels 11e and 11e. By transmitting, the video presentation according to the video presentation command is displayed on the screens of the display panels 11e and 11e in the closed state. For example, when the sub-control unit 160 transmits ($ Y0 $ 00) as an effect command, the display panels 11e and 11e display “night effect pattern 0” (second display stage that mainly indicates that it is in the second state). It is supposed to be displayed. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 160 transmits ($ Z0 $ 00) as an effect command, the display panels 11e and 11e display “daytime effect pattern 0” (first display stage that mainly indicates that it is in the first state). It is supposed to be displayed. Therefore, the player is anxious to display a daytime stage that mainly indicates a high probability state during the game.

  Also, when the display effect control unit 11b receives the display panel opening command, it reads it from the ROM 11c, expands the data in the RAM 11d, and sends it to the operation driving unit 11e ″. As a result, the display panels 11e and 11e are opened separately on both sides. When the operation effect command is received in this state, the video effect pattern corresponding to the operation effect command is read from the ROM 11c and is expanded in the RAM 11d, and the three-dimensional object is displayed. The three-dimensional motion effect corresponding to the motion effect command is executed by the three-dimensional object 11r on the stage 11s by transmitting it to the motion drive unit 11r ′ of 11r, so that a three-dimensional effect that cannot be expressed only by the liquid crystal screen can be expressed. become.

  FIG. 17 is a conceptual diagram of a lottery table stored in the ROM of the main control unit, FIG. 18 is a detailed conceptual diagram of the lottery table, and FIG. 19 is a payout showing a relationship between a combination of symbols and the number of medals obtained in a general game. It is a table.

  The lottery table for performing the internal lottery is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 100a in the main control unit 100, and shows the relationship between the winning combination and the random number used for the symbol lottery in the low probability state and the high probability state. It prescribes.

  For example, in the case of the swivel type gaming machine of the present embodiment, the random value takes a value of 0 to 65535 at random, and when the start lever 9 draws a symbol in accordance with the operation timing in a low probability state, the random value If is in the range of 0 to m1, the big bonus (BB) symbol is won. Similarly, when a symbol is drawn in a high probability state, if the random value is in the range of 0 to n1, the big bonus symbol is won, but since the relationship is m1 <n1, the higher probability state Big bonus symbols are easier to win than in the low probability state.

  In addition, the probability of winning a cross symbol that triggers the release of regular bonus symbols and stock bonus games (a bonus game won with a random lottery, with a maximum stock of, for example, 255) However, since m3 <n2 and m5 <n3, the bonus symbols are easier to win in the high probability state.

  If a bonus symbol or a cross symbol is won, flag 1 is set in the flag area of the RAM 100b and it is not cleared until the symbols are aligned on the active line. You can enter a Dracula mission (a big hit sign mode). However, even if the cross symbols are not aligned on the active line, the Dracula mission is automatically started when the predetermined number of games is consumed.

  On the other hand, for the convenience of explanation, the probability that the cherry symbol and watermelon symbol, which are the lottery triggers for mode transition to the high probability state, and the bell symbol and replay symbol having the opposite function are won is the same for both the high probability state and the low probability state. Yes.

  Therefore, regardless of the probability state, if the random number drawn is in the range of m6 to m7, the cherry symbol is present, the watermelon symbol is in the range of m8 to m9, and the bell symbol is in the range of m10 to m11. If it is in the range of m12 to m13, the replay symbol is won, and if it is a random number other than this, the stock bonus is won or the net is lost. Note that the number of stock bonuses is managed as an 8-bit value, and a maximum of 255 pieces can be stored. In addition, when a pure loss occurs, an RB (regular bonus) is immediately released.

  Normally, the numerical values of m1 to m13 and n1 to n3 are appropriately set in consideration of legal regulations and game characteristics, but the BB winning probability is about “1/300” and the RB winning probability is “1/500”. The winning probability of the cross is about “1/100”, the winning probability of cherry and watermelon is about “1/50”, and the winning probability of bell and replay is about “1/7”.

  As shown in FIG. 18, as the lottery table, six lottery tables corresponding to the stage setting values 1 to 6 for the payout rate (labeled as setting 1 to setting 6 in FIG. 18) and the number of inserted medals. 1, lottery table 2... There is a lottery table 6, and the main control unit selects a lottery table according to the stage setting value and the number of inserted medals set by the stage setting unit 150. Performs internal lottery for roles. Note that the expected value that the bonus game is won in the internal lottery is the lottery table 1 <the lottery table 2 <... <The lottery table 6, as described in the low probability state and the high probability state. A high setting stand is required.

  As shown in FIG. 19, BB (Big Bonus) is a role name when “Red 7” or “Blue 7” BB symbols are aligned on the active line, and when these are aligned, 15 medals are obtained. At the same time, the flag 1 is set in the corresponding flag area to enter the big bonus game (BB game: operation of the accessory continuous operation device).

  RB (Regular Bonus) is an irregular name, but it is the title when the RB symbols of “Red 7, Red 7, Cross” or “Blue 7, Blue 7, Cross” are aligned on the effective line. 15 medals are acquired, and a flag 1 is set in the corresponding flag area to enter a regular bonus game (RB game: operation of a first type special character).

  When watermelon symbols or cherry symbols are aligned on the active line, 5 or 2 medals are obtained respectively, and when in a low probability state, a promotion lottery for shifting to a high probability state is performed. It is carried out. In addition, when shifting from the low probability state to the high probability state, the screen display is switched from the night screen (second display stage) to the day screen (first display stage) on one of the watermelon or cherry symbols determined by lottery. It is done. Even when the low-probability state shifts to the high-probability state, the second display stage may be switched to the first display stage only when the screen display switching lottery is won.

  When the bell symbols are aligned on the active line, nine medals are obtained, and when in the high probability state, a relegation lottery for shifting to the low probability state is performed.

  Replay is the title when the replay symbols are aligned on the active line. Normally, no medal is acquired, flag 1 is set in the flag area, and the replay operation is performed by operating the start lever 9 of the player. To lower the flag (that is, 0). In other words, the next game can be played without inserting medals, while when in a high probability state, a demotion lottery for shifting to a low probability state is performed.

  In addition, as a result of the lottery of bell symbols or replay symbols being demoted, if the transition from the high probability state to the low probability state, one of the bell symbols or replay symbols determined in the lottery, from the day screen (first display stage) The screen display can be switched to the night screen (second display stage). Even when the high-probability state shifts to the low-probability state, the first display stage may be switched to the second display stage only when the lottery for screen display switching is won.

  This figure does not show a cross symbol, but it has only a function that serves as a lottery opportunity to release a stock bonus, and the number of medals earned is zero even if the cross symbols are aligned.

  The above is the configuration of the rotating game machine. Next, the operation of the swivel type gaming machine will be described in detail with reference to flowcharts and the like.

  First, in a state in which the spinning machine is shipped from the factory, the warning mode is “ON” as a default, and the lowest step setting value is “1”.

  The game hall side supplies power to each circuit block by opening the front door of the swivel type gaming machine main body 1 and turning on the power switch 170c before allowing the player to play. Checking and initial setting (for example, writing the stage setting value “1” stored in the ROM 100a and the initial value of the control data to the RAM 100b) are performed, the sub-control unit 160 sets the warning mode to “ON”, and the front door When 1b is closed, a variable display game can be played. Even if the game hall side opens the front door 1b again and operates the input SW unit 25 (operation for simultaneously pressing the initialization switch and the volume switch) in this game-ready state, the sub-control unit 160 is not connected to the main control unit. Since the control data indicating the stage setting mode for the payout rate is not received from 100, the warning mode is not changed from the “on state” to another state (“off state” or “timer state”). Therefore, there is a specific effect that Goto and the like cannot easily change the warning mode.

  It is assumed that the game hall side is changing the setting of the payout rate for the grand opening, the opening of a new store or an event in this setting state.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the main operation processing procedure in the spinning cylinder game machine.

  An employee of the game hall opens the front door 1b of the swivel type gaming machine, turns off the power switch 170c provided in front of the housing 1a, inserts a setting change key into the setting key switch 170a, When the power switch 170c is turned on again by turning to the ON state (refer to the enlarged key switch for setting in FIG. 3), power is supplied to each circuit block, and after initial setting and initial check are performed, In step S200, the control unit 100 determines whether the setting key switch 170a is in an ON state.

  If the main control unit 100 is in the ON state, the main control unit 100 calls the setting change subroutine in step S210 and then proceeds to step S211. If not, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S211.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a setting change subroutine.

  When the main control unit 100 calls the setting change subroutine, in step S500, the main control unit 100 transmits control data indicating the start of the step setting mode to the sub control unit 160. “1” is read and “1” is displayed on the medal payout number display LED 4c (see FIG. 3).

  In step S520, the main control unit 100 accepts a stage setting change operation by the error release switch 170b, displays the changed stage setting on the medal payout number display LED 4c (see FIG. 3), and in step S530, the start lever 9 moves. It is determined whether or not an operation has been performed.

  If the start lever 9 is not operated in step S530, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S520 and repeats the step setting change operation. On the other hand, if the start lever 9 is operated, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S540.

  In step S540, the main control unit 100 writes the selected step set value (for example, the maximum value “6”) and initializes other control data stored in the RAM 102 (control data stored in the ROM 100a). The initial value is written in the RAM 100b), and the written stage setting value is output to the sub-control unit 160, and the process proceeds to step S550. The sub-control unit 160 also stores the step set value and its history information in the built-in RAM backed up by the battery.

  In step S550, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the step setting change operation has been performed again. If the operation has been performed, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S520 and repeats the step setting change operation. If not, the process proceeds to step S560.

  In step S560, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the setting key switch 170a is in an OFF state (refer to the setting key switch enlarged view in FIG. 3). If it remains in the ON state, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S550. On the other hand, if it is in the OFF state, the process proceeds to step S570.

  In step S570, the main control unit 100 transmits control data indicating the end of the step setting mode to the sub control unit 160, and ends this setting change subroutine.

  Here, returning to FIG. 20, the description of the main operation processing procedure in the swivel type gaming machine of the present embodiment will be continued.

  As described above, the game hall side inputs the stage setting value “6” of the payout rate before making the player play, hits the start lever 9 once to confirm the setting value, and turns off the setting key switch 170a. Then, the main control unit 100 sets the set value to “6” in step S211 and executes a hardware abnormality check (initial setting). Note that important game data (for example, stock bonus data) and flags such as BB and RB may not be cleared. In that case, BB and RB continue as they are even after the setting is changed. The stock will not run out.

  In the same step, the main control unit 100 draws and determines the number of games (the number of released games) and the probability state until the bonus game is released according to the step set value. For example, the main control unit 100 performs random lottery for the number of released games to any number from 1 to 1300 games and for the probability state to be either high or low, depending on the stage setting value (value of 1 to 6). The probability of being advantageous or unfavorable for the player is distributed, and here, it is assumed that the number of released games has become a low probability state with 500 games as a result of the lottery.

  In addition, the main control unit 100, in the same step, selects a small role for switching the display stage of the display effect device 11 from among cherry and watermelon, which are small roles used for the promotion lottery from the low probability state to the high probability state. A lottery for (first lottery small role) is executed (promotional small role function sorting lottery). In this lottery, it is assumed that the probability that Cherry becomes the first lottery role is 90%, and that Cherry becomes the first lottery role and watermelon becomes the second lottery role.

  In the same step, the main control unit 100, in the same step, out of the bells and replays, which are the small roles used for the relegation lottery from the high probability state to the low probability state, changes the display stage of the display effect device 11 (the first role) (3 lottery small roles) is executed (relegation small role function distribution lottery). In this lottery, it is assumed that there is a 90% probability that Bell will be the third lottery role, and that Bell is the third lottery role and the replay is the fourth lottery role. However, these small role function sorting lotteries may be performed between the end of one variation display game and the start of the next variation display game. The effect is that the first lottery and second lottery, and the third lottery and fourth lottery are not fixed, so that the player can demonstrate imagination and reasoning about the internal state accordingly. It is possible to improve the game performance of the swing type gaming machine.

  Then, when the main control unit 100 outputs control data to the sub-control unit 160 in order to set display of the initial screen in the same step, as described above, since the big hit probability is in a low probability state, for example, the sub-control When the unit 160 transmits ($ Y0 $ 01) as an effect command, the display effect device 11 is a second display stage mainly showing that the display panel 11e is in the second state, and the full moon in the night sky, Dracula Castle “Night effect pattern 1” composed of the screen of the graveyard is displayed (refer to FIG. 22A “normal screen of night”).

  Next, the main control unit 100 determines in step S212 whether there is an abnormality in the conduction state of the two input ports (first input port and second input port) of the setting key switch 170a (two-contact switch). If there is an abnormality, the process proceeds to step S221 after calling the abnormality processing subroutine in step S220. On the other hand, if there is no abnormality, the process proceeds to step S221.

  In this abnormality processing subroutine, the main control unit 100 does not accept coin insertion and start lever operation when the two setting key switch detection circuits are both non-conductive in a state where the game is not started ( At the same time, data indicating the switch operation state of the stage setting unit is transmitted to the sub-control unit 160.

  When the sub-control unit 160 receives the data, the sub-control unit 160 starts a timer, and when the predetermined time of about 1 to 3 seconds has not passed, the sub-control unit 160 generates an abnormality in the sound, light, and liquid crystal display by the notification unit 38. When the abnormality is canceled by the operation of the store clerk, the abnormality notification is terminated and the process proceeds to step S221. In other words, when a Goto or the like improperly operates the setting key switch 170a, a warning notification is always given.

  Next, in step S221, the main control unit 100 confirms whether or not the player has inserted a required number of game medals by the medal detection sensor 130 or the bet button sensor 140, and has inserted a predetermined number. In this case, the process proceeds to step S222, but if not input, the process returns to step S221 via step S212 and waits until there is an input operation (that is, steps S212 and S221 are looped).

  Next, in step S222, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not to output control data indicating that a game medal has been inserted, and outputs control data to the sub-control unit 160 only once per game. After that, the process proceeds to step S230.

  When receiving the control data, the sub-control unit 160 determines in step S223 whether or not to display the direction in which the start lever 9 should be operated, and if so, after calling the direction display processing subroutine. While the process proceeds to step S230, if not displayed, the process proceeds to step S230 as it is.

  For example, in step S223, the sub-control unit 160 performs a lottery with a winning probability of about 5% to 10%, and determines that a display effect is performed if the winning is made. In addition, the lottery is performed with a difference in the winning probability according to the probability state so that the winning probability is about 1% to 2% in the low probability state and the winning probability is about 25% to 50% in the high probability state. (In other words, if a lottery is performed so that the display effect is more likely to be won in a higher probability state than in a low probability state), it is in a high probability state or in a low probability state depending on the frequency of the direction display effect. The player can be very enthusiastic about the subsequent variable display game.

  FIGS. 23A to 23C are schematic diagrams of effect screens displayed on the display effect device 11, particularly the liquid crystal screens 11 e and 11 e, and show a state in which the direction display processing subroutine is executed and the direction display effect is performed. ing.

  FIG. 23 (A) shows a case where only a left arrow is additionally displayed on the “daytime normal screen” shown in FIG. 22 (B), indicating that the player should operate the start lever 9 to the left. It appeals to. It should be noted that not only the left direction but also right and vertical arrows are displayed as appropriate.

  When the lottery is already over and the bonus game is won, as shown in FIGS. 23 (B) and 21 (C), a direction display effect different from the normal arrow (for example, direction display) If the characters “BONUS” are displayed on the arrows, or if the premier character Princess Sarah or the like performs an operation direction), the player can be excited and moved.

  Here, returning to FIG. 20 again, the description of the main operation processing procedure in the spinning cylinder game machine of this embodiment will be continued.

  In step S230, the main control unit 100 checks whether or not the player has started the variable display game by operating the start lever, and if started, the process proceeds to step S240, but must be started. For example, the process returns to step S212 and waits until there is a start operation (that is, loops from step S212 to step S230).

  Next, the main control unit 100 executes main processing of the variable display game in step S240. For example, when the player operates the start lever 9 after inserting a predetermined number of medals, a start signal is output from the start SW sensor 110, so that the step set value data stored in the work RAM area is first 0 to 0. It is confirmed whether or not it is within a range of 5 (the step set values displayed on the medal payout number display LED 4c correspond to 1 to 6 respectively).

  If the stage setting value is not within the predetermined range, the main control unit 100 gives a warning (character display of “EE” error, light emission and warning sound) by the display effect device 11, the speaker unit 12, and the game state display LED unit 13. While it is generated and error processing is performed, if it is within a predetermined range, a random number lottery described below is performed to continue the variable display game.

  When this “EE” error occurs, a store clerk, such as a pachinko hall, operates the setting change switch, selects one step set value from a predetermined range, and stores it in the RAM 100b. The control unit 100 determines the winning of the variable display game using the newly stored stage setting value. Further, when the step setting value is newly stored in the RAM 100b, the main control unit 100 does not display the step setting value on the medal payout number display LED 4c. On the other hand, it is indirectly displayed by a sound or video corresponding to the step set value (for example, in the case of the step set value “1”, a sound of “beep” or one bat is displayed on the display effect device 11). Is done. The control data stored in the RAM 100b is rewritten to the initial value of the control data stored in the ROM 100a and reset (initialized).

  In another embodiment, when an “EE” error occurs, when a store clerk such as a pachinko hall operates a setting change switch and selects one of the step set values from a predetermined range, the sub-control unit 160 When the step set value received from the main control unit 100 matches the step set value stored in the built-in RAM, the fact that they match is displayed or notified. For example, the sub-control unit 160 displays “matched the stage setting value at the time of opening” on the display effect device 11, generates a beep sound from the speaker unit 12, or sounds “the stage at the time of opening the store”. Repeated the notification that “It matches the set value.” Thereafter, when the step setting unit 150 is operated in a state where the sub control unit 160 displays or notifies that the sub control unit 160 matches, the main control unit 100 newly stores the transmitted step setting value in the RAM 100b, The winning of the variable display game is determined using the newly stored step setting value. By doing so, the player can continue the game with peace of mind.

  Then, if the step set value is within a predetermined range, the main control unit 100 performs random lottery in accordance with the reception timing of the start signal, compares the random lottery value with the lottery table in the low probability state, It is determined whether or not a prize has been won (see the description of FIGS. 17 to 18).

  Next, the main control unit 100 rotates the drum unit 2 all at once, and a plurality of symbols displayed on the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c (in this embodiment, each drum has (21 symbols are displayed) is started to change, and a lottery result command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 160.

  Based on the lottery result command and the up / down / left / right direction signal output from the operation direction sensor 111 when the start lever 9 is operated, the sub-control unit 160 causes the display effect device 11 to respond to the random number lottery result and the operation direction. The notice is displayed and the player is alerted.

  For example, when the big bonus or regular bonus is won in the state where the direction display effect is not performed, the Dracula mission in the jackpot sign mode is started and the Dracula Castle gate is enlarged and displayed (see FIG. 24A). ) Open the closed door after entering the Dracula Castle (see FIGS. 24B and 24C), and display the luxurious temple in Dracula Castle (see FIG. 24D). Such a gate opening operation of Dracula Castle is made visible by moving the pair of left and right liquid crystal screens 11e, 11e to the left and right so that the inside of the castle can be seen. In addition, as a premier announcement display, a three-dimensional doll of the premier character “Sailor Princess” appears as a three-dimensional object from the center of the stage, along with the cry of “Olya” of the character ’s butler and the sound effect of “Tirolorolone” ( (Not shown).

  In addition, when performing notification display of cherry or watermelon or bell or replay, which is called a rare small role, red, green, or yellow or silver bats are displayed as “bass, bass” before the stop button unit 10 is operated. A sound effect of “, Bass” is displayed along with the appearance of flying from the Dracula Castle displayed at the center of the liquid crystal screens 11e, 11e, while no special notice is displayed in the case of a loss. However, even in the case of losing, in order to improve the gameability by giving the player a sense of tension, a black bat that means losing is used as necessary on the liquid crystal screen 11e, 11e may be skipped.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 160 receives the lottery result command and the direction signal in a state where the player has performed the direction display effect before performing the start operation of the variable display game, a plurality of items related to the result of the internal lottery are received. The video effects to be displayed are selected from the video effects according to the direction indicated by the direction signal, and are displayed on the liquid crystal screens 11e and 11e of the display effect device 11.

  For example, the sub-control unit 160 displays the direction to be input on the display device when the player operates the start lever 9 in the left direction in the display state of FIG. If the direction detected by the detection means coincides with the direction displayed on the display device), the display screen is scrolled in the detected direction, and based on the lottery result command, cherry or watermelon or bell or replay of the winning small part Display the symbol and notify the player. When the bonus game is won by the lottery result command, the bonus game is played without scrolling the display screen in a direction different from the detected direction (that is, the direction other than the left) or without scrolling the display screen. A video effect indicating the winning is displayed on the liquid crystal screens 11e and 11e of the display effect device 11.

  Conversely, in the display state of FIG. 23A, when the player operates the start lever 9 in a direction other than the left direction (that is, the direction to be input is displayed on the display device and detected by the input direction detecting means). If the displayed direction does not match the direction displayed on the display device), the player can display the winning small role cherry, watermelon, bell or replay symbol based on the lottery result command without scrolling the display screen. To announce. When the bonus game is won by the lottery result command, the display screen is scrolled in the detected direction or the direction to be input (that is, the left direction), and an effect indicating that the bonus game is won is displayed on the display effect device 11. To run.

  Further, the sub-control unit 160 displays the direction to be input on the display device when the player operates the start lever 9 in the left direction in the display state of FIG. 23B or FIG. 23C. And when the direction detected by the input direction detecting means coincides with the direction displayed on the display device), the display screen is scrolled in the detected direction and an effect indicating that the bonus game is won is displayed. 11 (see FIG. 25A or FIG. 25B). On the other hand, if the player operates the start lever 9 in the other direction even though the bonus game is won and the direction to be input is displayed on the display device, the bonus game is invalidated. It may be. By doing so, it is possible to give the player a sense of tension. Alternatively, the bonus game winning invalidity may be displayed once, and then the bonus game may be won again.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 (A) to 25 (C), the direction display effects may be displayed simultaneously by selecting a plurality of directions from four directions (up, down, left and right) instead of only one direction (for example, arrows Means two to four).

  In the swivel type gaming machine of the present embodiment, an effect notification using the stop button unit 10 is performed separately from the effect notification of the lottery result using the display effect device 11 as described above. That is, in step S230, the main control unit 100 checks whether or not the player has operated the start lever 9 to start the variable display game, and if it has started, proceeds to step S240 and displays the variable display. While starting the game, a lottery result command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 160. Based on the lottery result command and the up / down / left / right direction signal output from the operation direction sensor 111 when the start lever 9 is operated, the sub-control unit 160 causes the display effect device 11 to respond to the random number lottery result and the operation direction. At the same time, an effect notification using the three stop buttons 10a, 10b and 10c in the stop button unit 10 is performed.

  For this button effect notification, the sub-control unit 160 executes the next button effect routine when a lottery result command is sent from the main control unit 100. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of a button effect routine.

  In the button effect routine, the sub control unit 160 takes in the lottery result in step S700. Next, in step S710, it is determined whether or not the lottery result is successful. If the lottery result is out, this routine ends. When the lottery result is a win, the process proceeds to step S720, and it is determined whether or not the stop button sensor 120 in the first stop button 10a is in an on state. When the first stop button 10a is operated and the stop button sensor 120 is turned on, the electromagnet 105 in the first stop button 10a is energized in the next step S730. As a result, the operation unit 102 pushed in by the first stop button 10a does not return to the original position but is held in the pushed state.

  Next, the sub-control unit 160 determines whether the lottery result is a big bonus or a regular bonus in step S740. If the lottery result is neither a big bonus nor a regular bonus, the game ends. If the lottery result is either a big bonus or a regular bonus, the process proceeds to the next step S750, and it is determined whether or not the stop button sensor 120 in the second stop button 10b is in an ON state. When the stop button sensor 120 is switched on, the electromagnet 105 in the second stop button 10b is energized in the next step S760. As a result, the operation unit 102 pushed in by the second stop button 10b does not return to the original position but is held in the pushed state.

  Next, the sub-control unit 160 determines whether the lottery result is a big bonus in step S770. If the lottery result is not a big bonus, the process ends. If the lottery result is a big bonus, the electromagnet 105 provided on the third stop button 10c is set in the energization standby state, and the stop button sensor 120 in the third stop button 10c is turned on in the next step S770. Determine whether or not. When the stop button sensor 120 is switched on, the electromagnet 105 is energized in the next step S780. As a result, the operation unit 102 pushed in by the third stop button 10c does not return to the original position but is held in the pushed state.

  When the sub control unit 160 controls the above procedure, the stop button unit 10 performs the following button effect notification. FIG. 27 is a timing chart showing the winning notification operation of the three stop buttons 10a, 10b, and 10c in the stop button unit 100.

  If the lottery result executed by the main control unit 100 is out of place, the electromagnets 105 in the three stop buttons 10a, 10b, 10c are not activated. Therefore, in any of the stop buttons 10a, 10b, and 10c, the operation unit 102 is pushed in only while the operation unit 102 is pressed, and the operation unit 102 returns to the original position when the fingertip is released. It only performs normal operations.

  On the other hand, when the lottery result is some sort of winning, when the first stop button 10a is pushed, it is held at the pushed position. At this stage, there is a possibility that a big bonus game or a regular bonus game is won, and the player has a great expectation. Next, the second stop button 10b is pushed in. If the stop button 10b is also held in the pushed position, at least the regular bonus game may be won and the big bonus game may be won. For this reason, the player's expectation is further expanded. Finally, the player presses the third stop button 10c. If the big bonus game is won, the stop button 10c is also held at the pressed position, and the player is convinced of the win. Push-in hold continues until the next game starts. When the next game starts, the stop button that has been pushed in returns to the original position to prepare for the next game.

  As described above, according to the winning notification using the three stop buttons 10a, 10b, and 10c, the sense of expectation swells in stages, so the player's sense of tension and satisfaction are considerably high. In addition, the winning notification by the stop buttons 10a, 10b, and 10c is different from the notification by image display and sound, and is accompanied by the three-dimensional operation of the stop buttons 10a, 10b, and 10c, and can be notified through a tactile sense. For this reason, a player's sense of tension and expectation are greatly increased.

  When the operation of the stop buttons 10a, 10b, 10c is finished, the rotation of the rotary drums 2a, 2b, 2c is stopped in the drum unit 2. At this time, if the winning combination is established as a result of the internal lottery in step S240, the main control unit 100 becomes a pull-in control for aligning the symbols of the winning combination on the active line, or conversely loses. If the winning combination is not established, avoidance control is performed to prevent the winning combination (bonus or small combination) from being arranged on the active line (see FIGS. 13 and 14).

  In each variation display game of the general game, the main control unit 100 wins if the same symbol is displayed on the window unit 3 along the active line, and in accordance with the payout table shown in FIG. Generally, it is called “medal hopper”) and discharged from the medal payout outlet 16, and the process proceeds to step S250. In the big bonus game (BB game), one set of RB games (Jack game or first-class special object) is immediately repeated in 6 games, and when the number of acquired games exceeds 375, the BB game mode Exit. In the regular bonus game (RB game), six jack games are executed, and the RB game mode is terminated.

  Next, in step S250, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not a lottery winning combination has been established as a result of the internal lottery. If it is established, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S260 and calls a promotion display stage processing subroutine. On the other hand, if not established, the process returns to step S212 and the same processing is repeated.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the promotion display stage processing subroutine.

  When the main control unit 100 enters this subroutine, in step S300, the lottery winning combination (cherry or cherry) that triggers the lottery for shifting the mode to the high probability state in which the winning probability is a low probability state in step S300. If it is not a low-probability and promoted lottery winning combination, the process is terminated and the subroutine is exited. On the other hand, if it is an promoted lottery winning combination, the process proceeds to step S310.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S310, the main control unit 100 performs a mode transition lottery from the low probability state to the high probability state, and if it is lost, the main control unit 100 ends and exits this subroutine (that is, maintains the low probability state). If it is a win, the mode shifts to the high probability state in step S320, and then the flow shifts to step S330.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S330, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the promoted lottery prize is the first lottery prize (in this case, cherry) for switching the display stage of the display device. Otherwise, the process ends and exits from this subroutine. On the other hand, if it is the first drawing lotion, the process proceeds to step S340.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S340, the main control unit 100 performs screen display switching lottery from the night stage to the day stage (that is, from the second display stage to the first display stage). If the player wins the game (ie, keeps the night stage), the clock is displayed in full screen in step S350, and the clock hands are displayed at high speed with the sound effect “Khan, Khan, Khan, Wow Wow”. Then, the screen is switched to the daytime stage and the process is terminated (see “Normal Daytime Screen” in FIG. 22B). In this subroutine, step S340 for performing screen display switching lottery is provided, but step S340 is eliminated and the process proceeds to step S350 without executing display switching lottery. All screen displays may be switched.

  After exiting the promotion display stage processing subroutine, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S270 in FIG. 20 and calls the demote display stage processing subroutine (FIG. 29).

It is a front view of a rotating type game machine. It is a side view of a rotating type game machine. It is a front view of a housing | casing. It is a perspective view of a design panel. It is a block diagram of a drum part. It is a block diagram of the control circuit system which controls a drum part. It is a symbol arrangement table of the drum. It is explanatory drawing of a rotation rotation starter. It is a vertical side view of a push button. It is the schematic of a display production apparatus. It is a front view in the state where the liquid crystal screen left and right halves of the display effect device have moved left and right. It is a block diagram of the control circuit system of a rotating type game machine. It is explanatory drawing of the drawing-in control in a drum part. It is explanatory drawing of the avoidance control in a drum part. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the drive part of a display effect apparatus. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the memory | storage state of an effect pattern data table. It is a conceptual diagram of a lottery table. It is a detailed conceptual diagram of a lottery table. It is a dividend table. It is a flowchart which shows the main operation | movement process procedure of a rotating type game machine. It is a flowchart which shows a setting change subroutine. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is a flowchart of a button production subroutine. It is a timing chart which shows operation | movement of a stop button. It is a flowchart of a promotion display stage processing subroutine. It is a flowchart of a demotion display stage processing subroutine.

Explanation of symbols

1-turn-type gaming machine 1a Housing 1b Front door 2 Drum part 2a Left drum 2b Middle drum 2c Right drum 3 Symbol display window 4 Display LED block 4a Number of inserted LEDs
4b Medal storage number display LED
4c Medal payout number display LED
4d Navigation LED
5 Medal insertion slot 5a Medal insertion display LED
5b Medal insertion indicator LED
6 Settlement button 7 1 bet button 8 Max bet button 9 Start lever (rotating cylinder rotation starting device)
9a Grip 9b Shaft 9e Joystick 10 Stop button part 101 Sleeve 102 Operation part 103 Claw part 104 Spring 105 Electromagnet 106 Base plate 107 Permanent magnet 108 Claw part 10a Left stop button (stop switch)
10b Middle stop button (stop switch)
10c Right stop button (stop switch)
11 Display effect device 11a Command receiving unit 11b Display effect control unit 11c ROM
11d RAM
11e Display panel (LCD screen)
11s Stage 11r Three-dimensional object 12 Speaker unit 12a Upper left speaker 12b Upper right speaker 12c Lower left speaker 12d Lower right speaker 13 Game state display LED unit 14 Door keyhole 15 Receptacle 16 Medal payout port 17 Logo panel unit 18 Medal payout device 19 Special button 20 Small box Section 21 Transparent panel 22 Design panel 23 Decoration 24 Electric drive 25 Input SW section 26 Timing section 28 Inserted medal clogging return button 30a Step motor (for left drum)
30b Step motor (for medium drum)
30c step motor (for right drum)
31a Revolving sensor (for left drum)
31b Cylinder sensor (for medium drum)
31c Cylinder sensor (for right drum)
32a Left swirl belt 32b Middle swirl belt 32c Right swirl belt 100 Main controller 100a ROM
100b RAM
110 Start SW sensor 111 Operation direction sensor 111U Up direction sensor 111D Down direction sensor 111R Right direction sensor 111L Left direction sensor 112 Special button sensor 120 Stop button sensor 130 Medal detection sensor 140 Bet button sensor 150 Step setting unit 160 Sub control unit 170 Power supply 170a Setting key switch 170b Error release switch 170c Power switch 170d Keyhole

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the spinning machine according to the present invention displays a variation of symbols by rotating / stopping a plurality of rotating drums each of which displays a plurality of types of symbols in the circumferential direction and is always displayed in a symbol display window. In a rotating game machine in which a game is performed and a display effect device is provided in the vicinity of the symbol display window, the display effect device is a pair of left and right liquid crystal screens that can be slid and moved separately on the left and right sides, and a liquid crystal screen A pair of left and right liquid crystal screens that form a single continuous display screen in a combined closed state, and a rectangular transparent provided on the front cover. The liquid crystal screen is hidden behind the front cover and is a square provided on the front cover in an open state that is slid and moved from the closed state to both sides while being visible from the front side through the part. Through the transparent part, the stage provided on the back side of the transparent part and the three-dimensional object arranged on the stage are made visible from the front side, and the three-dimensional object moves or moves on the stage in this open state. It is possible to change it.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the spinning machine according to the present invention displays a variation of symbols by rotating / stopping a plurality of rotating drums each of which displays a plurality of types of symbols in the circumferential direction and is always displayed in a symbol display window. perform a game in the vicinity to the display effect device is provided comprising reel-type gaming machine of the symbol display window, the display effect device, left and right and a pair of LCD slidable movement divided into left and right sides, the liquid crystal A three-dimensional object that can be changed in posture or operation arranged at the rear of the screen, a display effect control unit that includes a ROM and a RAM, a liquid crystal screen drive unit that opens and closes the liquid crystal screen, and a three-dimensional object that moves or changes its posture. and a three-dimensional object drive unit to execute a mechanical operation, the LCD screen pair constitutes a single continuous display screen in a closed state coalesced, passed through the transparent portion of the square that is provided on the front cover While the visible from the front side, the display effect control unit receives a display panel open command, in the open state in which slides are divided into both sides from the closed state by the LCD driver, the LCD screen the front cover The stage provided on the back side of the transparent part and the three-dimensional object arranged on the stage can be seen from the front side through the rectangular transparent part provided on the front cover, and the display effect control. When the unit receives the motion effect command in this state, the video effect pattern corresponding to the motion effect command is read from the ROM, developed in the RAM, and transmitted to the three-dimensional object driving unit. It is possible to move or change the posture on the stage in a state.

Claims (4)

A rotating game machine in which a display variation device is provided in the vicinity of the symbol display window for performing a symbol variation display game by rotating / stopping a plurality of rotating drums each displaying a plurality of symbols arranged in the circumferential direction. In
The display effect device includes a liquid crystal screen movable to at least one of the left and right sides, and a three-dimensional object that can be changed in posture or operation disposed behind the liquid crystal screen, and the three-dimensional object is moved by moving the liquid crystal screen. A rotatory game machine characterized by being made visible.   2. A rotating type game machine according to claim 1, wherein said liquid crystal screen is composed of left and right half halves, and a three-dimensional object can be visually recognized at the center rear after the movement of each half to the left and right. Gaming machine. In the rotary type gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A swivel-type game machine in which the three-dimensional object can freely appear and disappear. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A revolving game machine in which a stage is provided between a projector and a screen, and the three-dimensional object is changed in posture or operation on the stage.