JP2008000419A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing a player from using a plurality of game machines by making it possible to execute games only in the case where the games are actually started by the player. <P>SOLUTION: Output signals are changed from the input operation of game start operation, the execution of lottery games are started from the change of the output signals, the start information capable of specifying the number of times capable of continuously executing the lottery games is stored, the start information is increased such that the number of times capable of executing the lottery games while digesting the game value even though the lottery games are executed, it is shown that the number of times capable of executing the lottery games is not zero by the start information, and the start information is reduced so as to reduce the number of times executing the lottery games provided that the lottery games are not executed to newly start the lottery games, when it is detected that the input operation is newly done by the change of the output signals. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that executes a lottery game for a predetermined time by a predetermined game start operation and gives a player a privilege corresponding to the game result of the lottery game.

Conventionally, apart from the start switch, stop button, and bet button, a bet button and a rotatable handle 17 are arranged in the operation handle portion, and by rotating the handle 17, the rotating cylinder 1 automatically rotates, There is known a slot machine in which the rotating cylinder 1 stops at an arbitrary time after the cylinder 1 rotates normally (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-333052

  Such a gaming machine has a good operability because a series of gaming operations from a betting operation of a medal and a rotation start operation of a reel to a stop of the reel can be performed only by pushing the bet button while turning the operation handle portion. There are advantages.

  However, even if there is no player in front of the gaming machine, for example, if the operation handle portion and the bet button are fixed in the operating state with the match stick shaft or the like interposed therebetween, the game can be performed without performing a series of gaming operations. Can be executed continuously. Therefore, there is a possibility that a single player may play a plurality of gaming machines at the same time by holding them, and other players may not be able to play a game and feel dissatisfied.

  Therefore, the present invention determines an operation signal for a game start operation, and enables a game to be executed only when the game start is actually operated by the player, so that one player can have a plurality of gaming machines. It is an object to provide a gaming machine that prevents the player from holding the game.

  According to a typical embodiment of the present invention, a predetermined game start operation digests the game value held in the gaming machine and executes the lottery game for a predetermined time, and the player is related to the game result of the lottery game. A gaming machine provided with a bonus granting means for granting a bonus to the input operation unit that performs an input operation of the game start operation, and an operation detection unit that changes an output signal based on the input operation of the input operation unit; A game control means for starting execution of the lottery game based on a change in the output signal, and the game control means stores start information capable of specifying the number of times the lottery game can be continuously executed. The starting information storage means, and when the input operation unit is newly detected as a result of a change in the output signal, the game value is digested and the number of times that the lottery game can be executed is increased. Start Start information update means for performing start information increase update processing for updating information, and the start information indicates that the number of times that the lottery game can be executed is not 0, and the lottery game is not being executed, Lottery game starting means for updating the start information to newly start the lottery game so as to reduce the number of times that the lottery game can be executed, and the start information updating means includes the lottery game being executed. Also, the starting information increase update process is performed.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, when the input operation unit is fixed, the output signal output from the operation detection unit does not change. When there is no player, the output signal output from the operation detection unit is Since the lottery game is not executed because it cannot be changed, the occupation of a plurality of gaming machines by one player can be prevented. In addition, even during the lottery game, the memory for starting the lottery game can be added by operating the input operation unit. Thereby, compared with a gaming machine that accepts an input operation after waiting for the completion of the lottery game, the player can perform a plurality of game start operations at an arbitrary timing, and the operability is good.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a hinge on the left side, and a front panel 3 that can be opened and closed in a single-opening manner with the hinge as an axis. A rectangular main opening 32 that is horizontally long is formed slightly above the center of the front panel 3 of the front panel 3. A sub-opening 33 that is laterally long and smaller than the main opening 32 is formed below the main opening 32. Below the sub opening 33, a bill accepting machine 2 and a prize dispenser 4 are provided.

  On the back side of the front panel 3, a main light source unit (not shown) having substantially the same shape and area as the main opening 32 and a sub light source unit (not shown) having substantially the same shape and area as the sub opening 33 are provided. Is placed.

  On the front surface of the main light source unit, a main LCD 5a for displaying a game image of the main game and a transmission plate 6a made of glass or transparent resin for protecting the main LCD 5a are arranged. The main light source unit includes a backlight (light source) (not shown) that irradiates the main LCD 5a from the back side.

  Similarly, on the front surface of the sub light source unit, a sub LCD 5b exemplified as a display unit for displaying a sub game variable display image and the like, and a transmission plate 6b made of glass or transparent resin for protecting the sub LCD 5b are arranged. The The sub light source unit includes a backlight (light source) (not shown) that irradiates the sub LCD 5b from the back side.

  The gaming machine 1 changes the displayed symbol (identification information) on each display screen (variable display), stops the change of the displayed symbol (stops display), produces a variable display game, etc. Is displayed.

  A display screen (window) like the main screen 51 is provided on the display screen displayed by the main LCD 5a, and an effect of the main game that is started by the operation of the game start button 24 by the player on the main screen 51 is displayed. Is done. The main game is a game that gives an opportunity to start a sub-game to be described later. By limiting the number of executions per unit time of the main game, the consumption of valuable value can be controlled.

  On the main screen 51, a target second character 55 on the upper right of the main screen 51 and a first character 53 of a shell that flies at the target second character 55, which are images related to the main game, are displayed. .

  Further, the display screen displayed by the sub LCD 5 b is provided with a display screen (window) such as the sub screen 71, and the sub game is executed on the sub screen 71. The sub screen 71 is an image related to the sub game, and a variable display area 73 (eg, “7”, “7”, “7”, etc.) including three symbols is displayed.

  Above the main opening 32, a decoration unit 8 is provided for displaying effects and information related to the variable display game. When an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine 1, a pilot lamp (not shown) provided in the decoration unit 8 is turned on and a message to that effect is displayed. The decoration unit 8 is controlled by the main game control device 100 (see FIG. 2), and the display content changes.

  A decorative light emitting device (not shown) made up of a lamp, an LED, or the like is provided at a key point of the front panel 3. The decorative light emitting device emits light corresponding to the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 when a big hit state or abnormality occurs.

  A speaker (sound output device) (not shown) is provided above the decoration portion 8. The speaker is controlled by the sub display control device 250 (see FIG. 2) and outputs a sound effect in the big hit state to improve the fun of the game.

  The banknote accepting machine 2 includes a slot 21, a game start button 24, and a banknote determination device (not shown). The bill accepting machine 2 is a device that accepts a bill inserted by the player into the insertion slot 21.

  The insertion slot 21 receives bills inserted by the player. When the banknote accepting machine 2 accepts the banknote, a banknote acceptance signal is transmitted to the main game control device 100 via the I / O port 110.

  The game start button 24 is a button for instructing the start of the game when operated by the player. When the game start switch 24A, which is an operation detection unit, detects the operation of the game start button 24 by the player, a detection signal (output signal) is output.

  A banknote determination apparatus is an apparatus which determines the authenticity and money amount of a banknote.

  The prize payer 4 includes a payout exit 41 for paying a prize to a player. The prize dispenser 4 is an apparatus that dispenses prizes to the player according to the game result. When the payout machine 4 detects a payout command signal output from the main game control device 100, the payout machine 4 pays out a predetermined prize (for example, a gift certificate) stored in the prize hangar from the payout exit 41. A prize is paid out when a specific prize (specific valuable value) is obtained or when a given prize reaches a predetermined amount.

  FIG. 2 shows a main part of the control system centering on the main game control device 100, the main LCD control device 150, the sub game control device 200, and the sub display control device 250 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

  The control system of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a main game control device 100, a main LCD control device 150, a sub game control device 200, and a sub display control device 250.

  The main game control device 100 is a control device that performs overall control of the game (control processing of the progress of the entire game, control processing of the progress of the main game, and control of other control devices and each controlled device). RAM 113, communication port 114, and I / O port 110. The main game control device 100 functions as game control means.

  The CPU 111 is an arithmetic processing unit that controls the game control of the main game and the control of the entire gaming machine. The ROM 112 is a memory that stores invariant information for game control of the main game and control of the entire gaming machine. The RAM 113 is a memory that stores a program and control data for executing control processing and is used as a work area during control. The communication port 114 and the I / O port 110 are input / output ports for the main game control apparatus 100 to transmit / receive signals to / from other devices.

  These CPU 111, ROM 112, RAM 113, communication port 114, and I / O port 110 are connected by a bus. The bus is configured by an address bus and a data bus used by the CPU 111 for reading and writing data.

  The CPU 111 includes a calculation unit and performs various calculation processes for game control. The ROM 112 stores a program for executing control processing and control data (for example, a determination value for lottery).

  The RAM 113 stores a lottery random number storage area generated by the CPU 111, and other various data (for example, the number of credits (value value) received by the gaming machine 1 when the player inserts banknotes, and the prize (special value) acquired by the player A storage area for temporarily storing a valuable value) and the like, and a work area for temporarily storing data necessary for the operation of the CPU 111.

  The I / O port 110 includes a low-pass filter and a buffer gate, and functions as an input / output interface from the game start switch 24 </ b> A, the bill accepting machine 2, and the prize dispenser 4. Further, the I / O port 110 functions as an input / output interface for transmitting / receiving various signals such as a start signal, a count signal, and a special prize signal to / from the sub game control device 200 via the relay board 300.

  The communication port 114 is connected to the main LCD control device 150. The communication port 114 transmits a main display control command signal regarding display of the main game from the CPU 111 to the main LCD control device 150 and receives a response signal.

  The main game control device 100 is connected to the game start switch 24 </ b> A, the bill accepting machine 2, and the prize dispenser 4 via the I / O port 110. The game start switch 24A is a switch that detects that the game start button 24 has been operated.

  From the main game control device 100 to the main LCD control device 150, the CPU 111 and the communication port 114, as a main display control command signal, a main game effect pattern command for designating the effect pattern of the main game, and display of the standby screen in the customer waiting state Demo display command for instructing, main game result command for instructing the result mode of the main game, jackpot command for instructing display during jackpot, credit number display command for instructing display of remaining value of received value, award awarded An award display command for instructing the display of the amount of payment, a settlement display command for instructing the display of the settlement state, an error command for instructing display of the error contents in error, a recovery method from the error, and the like are transmitted.

  The sub game control device 200 is a control device for controlling a sub game, and includes a game microcomputer 201, an input interface 202, an output interface 203, and an external communication terminal 204. The sub game control device 200 functions as a slave game control means.

  The gaming microcomputer 201 includes a CPU that controls the game control of the subgame, a ROM that stores invariant information for the game control of the subgame, and a RAM that is used as a work area during the game control of the subgame. Further, the gaming microcomputer 201 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM are housed in one IC package.

  An identification number uniquely set in the gaming microcomputer 201 can be output from the external communication terminal 204, and an inspection device or a management computer (so-called hall control) is connected to the external communication terminal 204. be able to.

  The inspection apparatus can detect an illegal act such as replacement or modification of the gaming microcomputer 201 based on the identification number of the gaming microcomputer 201. The management computer can identify the gaming machine by the identification number of the gaming microcomputer 201.

  The gaming microcomputer 201 receives a start signal and a count signal via the input interface 202 and performs various processes such as a big hit lottery.

  In addition, the gaming microcomputer 201 transmits a display control command signal according to the sub display control device 250 via the output interface 203 to cause the sub display control device 250 to generate a display image related to the sub game.

  Receiving the start signal, the sub game control device 200 extracts the sub-game random number counter value at the timing of receiving the start signal. The extracted random number counter value is stored in the sub game start storage area in the sub game control device 200 with a predetermined number (for example, 4) as an upper limit. The sub game control device 200 executes the sub game based on the random number counter value.

  Also, if the result of the sub game is to generate a special prize, the sub game control apparatus 200 changes the gaming state to the special prize state (big hit state), and the main game control apparatus 110 is awarded a special prize via the output interface 203. In addition to outputting a signal, a sub display control command signal for causing the sub display control device 250 to start displaying the big hit effect of the sub game is output.

  In addition, the sub game control device 200 receives either a predetermined number of count signals transmitted from the main game control device 100 (for example, 15 × 9 = 135) or an elapse of a predetermined time. ) Is completed, the special prize state is terminated, the output of the special prize signal to the main game control device 100 is stopped, and the sub display control command signal for causing the sub display control device 250 to end the display of the big hit effect of the sub game is issued. Output.

  Specifically, when the sub game control device 200 receives the start signal, the sub LCD 5b starts a sub game (variable display game) in which the symbol displayed on the sub screen 71 changes, and an image related to the sub game is displayed. The

  When the start signal is received at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the sub game random number counter value extracted at the start signal reception timing is a winning value), the sub game has a predetermined symbol combination ( For example, the game stops when three symbols displayed on the sub-screen 71 are aligned, that is, a jackpot symbol), and the result of the subgame is a jackpot.

  Further, the game microcomputer 201 transmits a special prize signal to the main game control device 100 via the relay board 300 to notify the main game control device 100 of the big hit of the sub game.

  When the main game control apparatus 100 receives the special prize signal transmitted from the sub game control apparatus 200, the main game control apparatus 100 outputs a prize payout signal to the prize payout apparatus 4 (see step S303 in FIG. 5). That is, a predetermined prize is given to the player by the big hit of the sub game.

  From the sub game control device 200 to the sub display control device 250, the game microcomputer 201 and the output interface 203 are used to change the display control command signal as a change pattern command, a symbol command, a symbol stop command, a start memory display command, and a demonstration display command. A jackpot command, an error command, etc. are transmitted. Further, a command signal for changing the display mode according to a difference in the gaming state such as the normal gaming state, the probability variation state, the variation time shortening state or the like is transmitted.

  Communication from the sub game control device 200 to the sub display control device 250 is a unidirectional connection, and a response from the sub display control device 250 to the sub game control device 200 is not communicated. This is to eliminate illegal signal input to the sub game control device 200.

  The sub display control device 250 functions as display control means together with the main game control device 100, the main LCD control device 150, and the sub game control device 200, and specifically controls the generation of the display image of the sub game and the display of the sub LCD 5b. To do. The sub display control device 250 includes a gaming microcomputer 251, an input interface 252, an output interface 253, a GDP (Graphic Display Processor) 256, and an image ROM 257.

  The gaming microcomputer 251 includes a CPU that controls display control of the subgame, invariant information for display control of the subgame (for example, control data for the image data (display control sequence data corresponding to the change display command, etc. A ROM that stores model-dependent data))) for which data is specified for each model and a RAM provided with a work area for display control of the subgame are provided. Further, the gaming microcomputer 251 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM are housed in one IC package.

  The image ROM 257 is a memory that stores image data (symbol data, background image data, moving image character data, texture data, etc.).

  The CPU provided in the gaming microcomputer 251 is an arithmetic processing unit for display control. The CPU executes the program stored in the ROM included in the gaming microcomputer 251 and thereby executes image control information for the variable display game according to the gaming state based on the signal transmitted from the sub gaming control device 200. (Symbol display information composed of sprite data, polygon data, etc., background screen information, video object screen information, etc.) is calculated. Then, the CPU instructs the GDP 256 to generate an image signal to be displayed on the sub LCD 5b.

  The GDP 256 draws an image (polygon image or normal bitmap image) based on the image data stored in the image ROM 257 and the contents calculated by the game microcomputer 251. For example, when a polygon image is drawn, the polygon image is drawn and a predetermined texture is pasted on each polygon and stored in a frame buffer included in the GDP 256. The frame buffer temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the sub LCD 5b.

  The GDP 256 also performs drawing processing such as point drawing, line drawing, triangle drawing, texture mapping, alpha blending, shading processing (such as glow shading), and hidden surface removal (such as Z buffer processing). The image signal subjected to these drawing processes is stored in a frame buffer provided in the GDP 256.

  Then, the GDP 256 transmits the image stored in the frame buffer to the sub LCD 5b through the output interface 253 at a predetermined timing (timing based on the vertical synchronization signal V_SYNC and the horizontal synchronization signal H_SYNC).

  Here, a plurality of frame buffers are set, and the GDP 256 can be superimposed on an arbitrary image and output.

  An oscillator (not shown) that supplies a clock signal is connected to the GDP 256. The clock signal generated by the oscillator defines the operating period of the GDP 256. Also, a vertical synchronization signal (V_SYNC) and a horizontal synchronization signal (H_SYNC) are generated based on the clock signal output from the oscillator, and are output as timing signals to the sub LCD 5b via the output interface 253.

  The output interface 253 converts the image related to the sub game generated by the sub display control device 250 into a video signal and outputs the video signal to the sub LCD 5b.

  The sub display control device 250 is connected to an LED and a lamp (not shown) provided in the gaming machine 1. The sub display control device 250 controls these LEDs and lamps to perform decoration according to the gaming state of the sub game.

  The sub display control device 250 is connected to a speaker that outputs sound effects based on a control signal transmitted from the sub display control device 250.

  The main LCD control device 150 functions as a display control device together with the main game control device 100, the sub game control device 200, and the sub display control device 250, and is connected to the main LCD 5a. Specifically, the main LCD control device 150 controls generation of a display image of the main game and display of the main LCD 5a.

  The main LCD control device 150 is connected to the main game control device 100 and receives a control signal from the main game control device 100. The connection is a unidirectional connection from the main game control device 100 to the main LCD control device 150.

  The main LCD control device 150 has the same configuration as the sub display control device 250. Therefore, the description of the configuration of the main LCD control device 150 is omitted.

  The relay board 300 relays transmission and reception of signals between the main game control device 100 and the sub game control device 200.

  Specifically, the relay board 300 has various information related to the execution of the subgame game and the image display in the gaming machine 1, for example, a start signal for instructing the execution start of the subgame, a count signal for proceeding the display display of the subgame, It relays a signal for transmitting / receiving a special prize signal for instructing that a big game has been won as a result of internal lottery in the sub game, a video signal for displaying a display image of the sub game, and the like. Note that the relay substrate 300 may be provided with a photocoupler that removes noise from each signal and shapes the waveform of the signal.

  A power supply device (not shown) of the gaming machine includes a backup power supply unit and a power failure monitoring circuit in addition to the power supply circuit. When detecting the voltage drop of the power supply device, the power failure monitoring circuit sequentially outputs a power failure detection signal and a reset signal to the main game control device 100, the sub game control device 200, and the like.

  When the main game control device 100 or the like receives a power failure detection signal, the main game control device 100 or the like performs a predetermined power failure process, and when receiving a reset signal, stops the operation of the CPU. The backup power supply unit supplies backup power to the RAM of the main game control device 100 and the like, so that the number of credits, specific value and game data (game state information indicating a game state such as jackpot, start signal, special prize signal and count signal) Etc.), etc.

  In the present embodiment, the main game control device 100 and the main LCD control device 150 are connected via the communication port 114 and a communication port provided in the main LCD control device 150 (not shown). The communication port 114 and the main LCD control device 150 may be directly connected by a bus without using the communication port. In this case, the bus is constituted by an address bus and a data bus used for reading and writing data.

  In this embodiment, since the sub game control device 200 is provided separately from the main game control device 100, the sub game control device 200 having a function of determining the result of the sub game (variable display game) is provided. Since it can be separated from the main game control device 100 that determines the result of the main game (lottery game), the processing load of the main game control device can be reduced.

  Here, the operation of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  When a player inserts a banknote into the insertion slot 21, the banknote determination device provided in communication with the insertion slot 21 determines the authenticity and amount of the banknote, and the inserted banknote is a regular banknote. Will accept this bill. When the banknote accepting machine 2 accepts the banknote, a banknote acceptance signal is transmitted to the main game control device 100 via the I / O port 110.

  When the CPU 111 receives a bill acceptance signal transmitted from the bill acceptor 2, the CPU 111 adds the number of credits corresponding to the amount of the accepted bill to the RAM 113. In addition, the CPU 111 outputs a display control signal for adding the display of the balance of the number of credits displayed on the main LCD 5 a to the main LCD control device 150.

  The banknote accepted by the banknote accepting machine 2 is stored in a banknote storage (not shown). Further, the current credit amount is displayed at a predetermined position (for example, upper left) of the main screen 51. A balance display unit composed of a 7-segment LED or a liquid crystal display may be provided, and the current credit number may be displayed on the balance display unit.

  Note that the gaming machine 1 provides a game by accepting a bill, but is not limited to this, and is not limited to a coin, a valuable medium such as a predetermined coin or medal that is given a value capable of executing the game, or a prepaid card. The game may be provided based on the recorded valuable data having a value capable of executing the game.

  Here, the prepaid card is a card on which valuable data is recorded using magnetism, IC (integrated circuit) or the like. In this case, a card unit that communicates with the insertion slot 21 and reads / writes information stored in a prepaid card or the like is provided. The gaming machine 1 may accept the value of the valuable data by reading out the valuable data stored in the prepaid card by the card unit.

  Further, a game may be provided by using an ID card having a uniquely defined ID number and a server that manages valuable data. In this case, the ID number of the ID card possessed by the player is associated with the valuable data possessed by the player. And the gaming machine 1 has the valuable data by reading the ID number of the ID card inserted into the gaming machine 1 by the player by the card unit and subtracting the valuable value stored in the server corresponding to the ID number. You may accept value.

  By operating the game start button 24, the player can execute a game while consuming a predetermined number of credits (for example, one credit) corresponding to one game. If the remaining number of credits is less than “1”, which is the minimum number of credits required for one game (minimum required number), the player cannot execute the game.

  Then, when the game start switch 24A detects the operation of the game start button 24 by the player, the level of the detection signal output from the game start switch 24A changes. When the CPU 111 detects a change in the detection signal for detecting the operation of the game start button 24 output from the game start switch 24A via the I / O port 110, the credit stored in the RAM 113 is subtracted by a number corresponding to one game. Then, the start memory of the main game is increased, and the main game is executed while subtracting the start memory of the main game later. Further, the CPU 111 outputs a display control signal for instructing subtraction of the display of the balance of the credit amount displayed on the main LCD 5 a to the main LCD control device 150.

  In the main game, as shown in FIG. 1, a first character 53 simulating a bullet of a cannon displayed on the upper right portion of the display screen on the main screen 51 is the first simulating a target displayed on the upper left portion of the display screen. A state of flying toward the second character 55 is displayed. A game in which whether or not the first character 53 hits the second character 55 is determined by lottery is executed as the main game. When the first character 53 hits the second character 55, the sub game is executed on the sub screen 71.

  Further, when the player operates the game start button 24 and the execution of the main game is started, the CPU 111 determines whether the game is a success or a game failure, that is, the first character 53 of the cannon bullet is the target second character 55. A random number for lottery that determines whether or not to hit is extracted. Then, the CPU 111 compares the extracted random number value with the winning value, and performs a lottery to determine whether the random value is a winning value of the main game. It should be noted that most of the random number values used for the main game lottery are constituted by winning values, and outliers may be extracted with a low probability (for example, 1/20).

  Instead of generating internal lottery random numbers by software processing executed by the CPU 111, a random number generator for generating random numbers is provided in the main game control device 100, and lottery random numbers output from the random number generator are used. You may draw lots.

  Based on the result of the lottery, the CPU 111 controls the execution of the main game displayed on the main screen 51.

  When the result of the main game is a game success, a start signal instructing the start of the sub game is transmitted from the I / O port 110 to the sub game control device 200 via the relay board 300.

  When the result of the main game is a game success, a main display control command signal for instructing an image for producing the main game for displaying an image corresponding to the game success on the main LCD 5a is displayed on the main LCD control device 150. Via the communication port 114. On the other hand, when the result of the main game is a game failure, a main display control command signal for instructing an image for producing the main game for displaying an image corresponding to the game failure on the main LCD 5a is sent to the main LCD control device 150. Sent.

  The main LCD 5a displays an image corresponding to the result of the main game lottery based on the main display control command signal.

  When the sub game control device 200 receives the start signal transmitted from the main game control device 100, the sub game control device 200 executes the sub game.

  In the sub game, as shown in FIG. 1, an effect of the sub game executed according to the result of the main game is displayed on the sub screen 71. The sub game is a game for determining whether to give a prize to a player.

  The display areas provided on the left, middle, and right of the variable display area 73 displayed in the sub screen 71 of the sub LCD 5b include symbols (for example, numbers from “0” to “9” and “A”. , The display of 12 types of symbols (“B”) is changed, and a variable display game as a sub game is played.

  Then, the gaming machine 1 is transmitted from the main game control device 100 by the sub game control device 200 to be described later (specifically, when the start of the sub game due to the success of the main game is determined at a predetermined timing). When the sub game random number counter value extracted when the start signal is detected is a winning value, the sub game is displayed in a predetermined symbol combination (for example, the variable display area 73 of the sub screen 71). The game is stopped in a state where three symbols are aligned, that is, a jackpot symbol), and the result of the sub game is a jackpot state.

  Then, the sub game control device 200 receives a special signal from the output interface 203 of the sub game control device 200 toward the I / O port 110 of the main game control device 100 through the relay board 300 during the special prize period. Send.

  When the main game control device 100 receives the special prize signal, it outputs a payout command signal. Further, the result of the sub game is output from the main game control device 100 to the main LCD control device 150 via the communication port 114 based on the special prize signal.

  Thereafter, the sub game control device 200 ends the sub-game big hit state and stops outputting the special prize signal.

  In addition, on the sub screen 71, an image based on the progress of the game (for example, a big hit display which is a display for notifying that the result of the sub game is a big hit, a fanfare display or a sub game which is a display for producing a big hit of the sub game) Ending display or the like indicating that the big hit effect is finished and the next sub game is displayed is displayed.

  When the result of the sub game is a big hit state, a prize is awarded to the player. Specifically, prizes such as gift certificates stored in the prize storage are automatically paid out from the payout exit 41 by the prize dispenser 4 that has received the payout command signal from the main game control device 100.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1 is configured to automatically pay out a prize based on the big hit of the subgame. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a prize payout button (not shown) and a prize payout machine 4 are provided. A prize payout switch (not shown) connected to the prize payout button is provided, and the player waits for detection of a detection signal output from the prize payout switch to detect the operation of the prize payout button. The prize stored in the prize hangar may be paid out from the payout exit according to the acquired specific value.

  In this case, the prize dispenser 4 transmits a prize dispense signal to the main game control apparatus 100 via the I / O port 110, and the CPU 111 receives the prize dispense signal transmitted from the prize dispenser 4 in the RAM 113. A specific valuable value storage area may be provided, and the number of specific valuable values corresponding to the paid out prize may be subtracted from the specific valuable value stored in the specific valuable value storage area. Further, the CPU 111 may output a display control signal for subtracting the display of the balance of the specific value displayed on the main LCD 5 a to the main LCD control device 150.

  In this case, the current specific value may be displayed at a predetermined position (for example, upper right) of the main screen 51. In addition to the main LCD 5a, a balance display unit including a 7-segment LED or a liquid crystal display may be provided, and the current specific value may be displayed on the balance display unit.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the main game control process according to the first embodiment of this invention. This main game control process is executed by the CPU 111 provided in the main game control device 100.

  When the power to the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 111 first clears the RAM 113, executes an initialization process for setting initial values in various control parameters (S101), and advances the process to step S102.

  Next, in step S102, the CPU 111 determines whether there is a main game start memory number that is the number of main game start memories stored in the RAM 113 (whether it exceeds 0). If there is no stored main game start storage number, the CPU 111 repeats the process of step S102. On the other hand, if there is a stored main game start storage number (exceeds 0), the process proceeds to step S103.

  Here, in the main game start memory, one random number is extracted from the game random number counter (lottery counter) when the game start switch 24A detects one operation of the game start button 24 by the player. , Stored as a lottery counter extraction value, and one main game can be executed later for each stored random number. Details will be described later in the main game control timer process of FIG. 4 and the game random number counter update process of FIG. 6A.

  Next, the CPU 111 executes a process of subtracting the main game start memory number and shifting the game random number stored as the main game start memory (S103). Here, the main game start storage number is the number of times the subsequent main game can be continuously executed, and corresponds to the number of random numbers stored in the RAM 113 as the lottery counter extraction value. In addition, in the process of shifting the game random number, the first stored random number stored in the RAM 113 as the lottery counter extracted value is taken out as the determination target counter, so that the first stored random number is obtained. It is deleted from the RAM 113.

  Then, the CPU 111 determines whether the main game is successful or unsuccessful depending on whether the value extracted as the determination target counter is a winning value (S104). When the determination target counter value is a winning value, the CPU 111 stores main game winning information in the RAM 113. Based on the main game winning information, a start signal is output from the main game control device 100 to the sub game control device 200 in step S107 described later.

  Thereafter, the CPU 111 executes an image display output process for effect display of the main game on the main LCD 5a (S105). Specifically, the CPU 111 confirms the presence / absence of main game winning information stored in the RAM 113, and the result of the main game prepared in advance in the image ROM (not shown) included in the main LCD control device 150 (game success). Or, an effect pattern corresponding to the game failure) is selected. Thereafter, CPU 111 transmits a control signal edited corresponding to the selected effect pattern to main LCD control device 150.

  Next, if the determined result of the main game is not winning (game success), the process proceeds to step S108. On the other hand, if the determined result of the main game is a win (game success), the CPU 111 outputs a start signal (S107), and the process proceeds to step S108. The sub game control device 200 executes the sub game based on the output start signal (see FIG. 7).

  In step S108, the CPU 111 executes a game interval adjustment process. In this game interval adjustment process, the CPU 111 sets a predetermined time limit (for example, 4 seconds), updates the time limit timer, and determines whether or not the time limit timer is up.

  The game interval adjustment process is provided to limit the number of games executed within a predetermined time. When the time limit timer expires, the CPU 111 sets the time limit timer again, and then returns the process to step S101. On the other hand, if the time limit timer has not expired, the CPU 111 repeats the process of step S108. Thereby, the execution of the main game is not started until the time limit timer expires.

  For example, when the set time is set to 4 seconds, there will be 4 seconds or more from a lottery of a main game to a lottery of the next main game. Thereby, the number of executions of the main game can be limited to, for example, 15 times or less per minute.

  Therefore, an interval of a certain time or more is ensured from the start of execution of a certain main game to the start of execution of the next main game, and the number of main game executions per unit time is limited. Thereby, it is possible to limit the amount of money consumed by the player around a certain time to a certain amount or less.

  Note that the number of execution times of the main game per unit time by the time limit timer may be limited at other timings.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the main game control timer interrupt process according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the main game control timer interrupt process, when a timer interrupt occurs at a predetermined time period (for example, every 1 millisecond) by the CPU 111 provided in the main game control apparatus 100, the main game control timer interrupt process is repeatedly executed. .

  First, the CPU 111 performs a game random number counter update process (S201). The game random number counter update processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 6A.

  Next, CPU111 determines whether insertion of the banknote by the player was detected (S202). If it is not detected that the bill has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S206. On the other hand, when the insertion of a banknote is detected, the authenticity and amount of the inserted banknote are determined, and when the banknote is authentic, a credit (valuable for executing a game) according to the amount of the inserted banknote (Value) is added and stored in the RAM 113 (S203), and the process proceeds to step S204.

  Next, the CPU 111 determines whether or not the upper limit value of the main game start storage number exceeds a predetermined value (for example, 4) (S204). If the upper limit value of the main game start storage number does not exceed the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S206. On the other hand, if the upper limit value of the main game start memory number exceeds a predetermined value, the CPU 111 updates the upper limit value of the main game start memory number by subtracting 1 (S205), and the process proceeds to step S206.

  The upper limit value of the main game start memory number is reset to an initial value (for example, 8) when the sub game is a big hit and a prize is paid to the player (described later in step S304 in FIG. 5). Each time a bill is inserted, it is decremented by one. That is, when the consumption of banknotes (valuable value) from the previous big hit is increased, it is determined that the player is losing, and the upper limit value of the main game start memory number is lowered to reduce the main game start number. Suppresses storing a large number of game start memories. As a result, since it is impossible to convert the credit into the main game start memory in a short time, the rate of credit decrease is suppressed and the frequency of bill insertion is reduced. Therefore, the rate at which the losing player consumes the banknote is slower than the rate at which the winning player consumes the game value so that the losing player does not consume the banknote in a short time. Can be considered.

  Note that the upper limit value of the main game start storage number may be determined by another method in consideration of the state of consumption of valuable value and the state of payout of prizes. For example, the consumption amount of the valuable value is counted, the amount of prizes paid out is counted, and the upper limit value of the main game start storage number may be determined after determining the player's win / loss based on the difference. .

  In step S206, the CPU 111 determines whether the rising edge of the output signal from the game start switch 24A has been detected. When the rising edge of the output signal of the game start switch 24A is not detected, the main game control timer interrupt process is terminated and the process returns to the main game control process (FIG. 3). On the other hand, if the rising edge of the output signal from the game start switch 24A is detected, the process proceeds to step S207.

  In step S207, the CPU 111 detects a rising time of the output signal of the game start switch 24A this time, a specified time (for example, 201) that is a time for the game random number counter to make a round from the rise of the output signal of the previous game start switch 24A. It is determined whether milliseconds have elapsed. If the specified time has not elapsed, the main game control timer interrupt process is terminated, and the process returns to the main game control process (FIG. 3). On the other hand, if the specified time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S208.

  In step S208, the CPU 111 determines whether or not the number of credits stored in the RAM 113 is zero. When the balance of the number of credits is 0, the main game control timer interrupt process is terminated and the process returns to the main game control process (FIG. 3). On the other hand, when the balance of the number of credits is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S209.

  In step S209, the CPU 111 determines whether or not the main game start memory number is less than the upper limit value of the main game start memory number. The main game start storage number is the number of times the subsequent main game can be continuously executed, and corresponds to the number of random numbers stored in the RAM 113 as the lottery counter extraction value. If the main game start memory number is not less than the upper limit value of the main game start memory number, the main game control timer interrupt process is terminated and the process returns to the main game control process (FIG. 3). On the other hand, if the main game start memory number is less than the upper limit value of the main game start memory number, the process proceeds to step S210.

  Thereafter, the CPU 111 subtracts a predetermined unit necessary for executing one game from the balance of the number of credits, adds 1 to the main game start memory number (S210), and extracts the value of the game random number counter. The main game start memory is stored in the RAM 113 (S211), and after the series of processes (start information increase update process) from step S210 to step S211 is completed, the main game control timer interrupt process is terminated and the main game control process is completed. Return to (Fig. 3). The game random number counter will be described later in the game random number counter update process of FIG. 6A.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the main game control special prize interrupt process according to the first embodiment of this invention. This main game control timer interrupt process is executed by generating an interrupt when the main game control device 100 detects a special signal transmitted from the sub game control device 200 by the CPU 111 provided in the main game control device 100. The

  First, the CPU 111 outputs a count signal once to the sub game control device 200 (S301), and determines whether or not a special signal from the sub game control device 200 is detected. When the special prize signal is detected, the CPU 111 returns the process to step S301. On the other hand, when no special prize signal is detected, the CPU 111 advances the process to step S303.

  In step S303, the CPU 111 pays a predetermined prize (for example, a gift certificate) from the payout exit 41 within a range of the awarded prize after giving a specific prize based on the big hit of the sub game (see FIG. 7). put out.

  Here, the count signal output in step S301 is determined from the main game control device 100 to the sub game control device 200 in order to determine whether or not the main game control device 100 or the sub game control device 200 has been illegally exchanged. Is a signal output toward the. When the number of detected count signals reaches a predetermined number, the sub game control device 200 ends the sub game jackpot display.

  Also, the main game control device 100 can know that the sub-game big hit effect by the sub game control device 200 has ended because the special signal is no longer detected. Accordingly, when the special prize signal is no longer detected in step S302, the CPU 111 determines that the sub-game big hit effect has ended, and executes the payout of the prize in step S303.

  In step S304, the CPU 111 sets the upper limit value of the main game start storage number to 8.

  Thereafter, the main game control special prize interrupt process is terminated, and the process returns to the main game control process (FIG. 3).

  FIG. 6A is a flowchart of the game random number counter update process (step S201 in FIG. 4) according to the first embodiment of this invention. This game random number counter update process is executed by the CPU 111 provided in the main game control device 100.

  First, the CPU 111 adds an addition value P (P is a positive integer, for example, 1) to the value of the game random number counter (S401). As a result, the random number counter is updated by incrementing by P for each unit of game control (for each interrupt signal).

  Next, the CPU 111 determines whether or not the value of the game random number counter updated in step S401 exceeds an upper limit value (for example, 200) (S402). When the value of the game random number counter exceeds the upper limit value (for example, when the random number counter value becomes 201), “upper limit value + 1” is subtracted from the game random number counter (S403), and then the game random number counter The update process is terminated, and the process returns to the main game control timer interrupt process (FIG. 3). On the other hand, if the value of the game random number counter does not exceed the upper limit value, the game random number counter update process is terminated and the process returns to the main game control timer interrupt process (FIG. 3).

  That is, assuming that the random number counter circulates 201 values between 0 and 200, when the addition value P is 1, from 0 (initial value) to 1 → 2 →... → 199 → It increases by 1 like 200. Then, when the value of the random number counter becomes 200, it next returns to 0 again, and is again updated by adding 1 from 1 again.

Further, when the addition value P is 2, it becomes 2 → 4 →... → 198 → 200 from 0 (initial value), but if 2 is added to 200, it becomes 202 and exceeds the upper limit of 200. , 201 is updated to 1, which is the result of subtracting the upper limit value 200 + 1 = 201, and the addition of 2 is repeated again 3 → 5 →... → 199 → (201 subtraction of 201 from the upper limit value) 0 →. →
The update goes around and repeats.

  The added value P and the number of values that the random number counter can take must be mathematically relatively prime. For example, when the random number counter circulates 201 values between 0 and 200, assuming that the addition value P is 3, which is a divisor of 201, 0 → 3 → 6 →... → 198 → 201 → 3 (204 −201) → 6 →..., And the counter value is biased.

  Since the game random number counter (lottery counter) is updated for each interrupt signal generated every 1 millisecond, the time required to circulate all 201 values (specified time) is 1 × 201. = 201 milliseconds.

  FIG. 6B is a flowchart of a main process of game control of the sub game according to the first embodiment of this invention. The main process of the game control of the sub game is executed by the game microcomputer 201 of the sub game control apparatus 200.

  When the power to the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the gaming microcomputer 201 executes, for example, initialization processing for setting initial values for various control parameters (S501), and sets the sub gaming control device 200 to an initial state. To do. Subsequently, random number update processing 1 (S502) is performed. Thereafter, the random number update process 1 is repeated.

  This random number update process 1 (S502) is a process for updating an initial value of a random number update process 2 described later.

  Explaining this process, the process executed by the gaming microcomputer 201 includes several random number processes. For example, when a start signal output from the main game control device 100 is detected, a process of extracting a random number for a lottery for deriving an aspect of a corresponding sub game result is included.

  In addition, a process of extracting a random number may be included in order to impart randomness to the effect or decoration when the sub game is advanced based on the lottery result.

  As an example of these lottery processes, the value of the counter is incremented by 1 in a predetermined time period (for example, 1 millisecond period) between 0 and 249, and is returned to 0 again when the value exceeds 249. There is. This random number update process corresponds to the random number update process 2 (S605 in FIG. 7).

  This counter value is extracted when the sub game control device 200 detects the start signal output from the main game control device 200 described above.

  However, random numbers depend on the randomness of the random number extraction timing, and if the above processing is repeated, the random number values extracted at a cycle of 250 milliseconds will be the same value, reducing the randomness. To do. Therefore, randomness is further given by agitating the counter value in the random number update process 1.

  Instead of starting the update of the counter value in the above-described example from 0 each time, the value obtained in the random number update process 1 is updated as the initial value of the counter value, and when the update is completed after the counter has made one round, The new value obtained by the random number update process 1 is set as the initial value of the next counter.

  In this way, the initial value when the counter value fluctuates is updated one after another. Since the random number update period in the random number update process 1 is different from the random number update period in the random number update process 2, the randomness of the counter described above can be increased.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process for game control according to the first embodiment of this invention. This timer interrupt process is executed by the game microcomputer 201 provided in the sub game control apparatus 200.

  After power is turned on to the gaming machine, a main process (see FIG. 6B) of sub game gaming control is executed. When a timer interrupt occurs at a predetermined time period (for example, every 1 millisecond), the timer interrupt process is repeatedly executed. The processes of S601 to S610 are not necessarily performed every time an interrupt occurs.

  For example, the input process (S602) monitors the input signal every time, but the output process (S603) may be executed every other interrupt occurrence. That is, instead of completing all the processes in one interrupt process, the interrupt process may be repeatedly executed a plurality of times to complete a series of game control processes.

  First, the gaming microcomputer 201 sets interrupt prohibition and saves the register (S601).

  Thereafter, the gaming microcomputer 201 performs processing such as waveform shaping on the start signal, the count signal, and the like output from the main game control device 100 input via the input interface 202, and determines the input information (S602). .

  Thereafter, the gaming microcomputer 201 outputs data relating to game control such as a special prize signal to a predetermined output destination (the main game control device 100 or the like) via the output interface 203 (S603).

  Thereafter, the gaming microcomputer 201 performs a command transmission process for outputting a control signal to be described later to the sub-display control device 250 (S604).

  After that, the gaming microcomputer 201 uses each random number counter such as a subgame random number counter for determining whether or not the subgame (variable display game) is won, and effects or decorations when the subgame is advanced (variable display pattern). And random number update processing 2 for incrementing the value of each random number counter for imparting randomness to each other (S605).

  Thereafter, the gaming microcomputer 201 performs an error monitoring process for monitoring whether there is no fraud or whether the sub game is being executed normally in relation to the execution of the sub game (S606).

  Thereafter, the gaming microcomputer 201 detects the presence or absence of input of a start signal, a count signal, and the like output from the main game control device 100, and updates the count number of the sub game start memory according to the result. Processing is performed (S607).

  When the start signal is detected in the input determination process, if the maximum number (for example, 4) of sub game start memories is not stored, the gaming microcomputer 201 generates the game in step S505 based on the start signal. Referring to the sub game random number counter value, one sub game random number counter value is newly added and stored as the sub game start memory, and 1 is added to the current sub game start memory number.

  On the other hand, when the sub game start memory is stored up to the maximum number, the gaming microcomputer 201 does not store the sub game random number counter value based on the start signal and does not update the sub game start memory number.

  When the count signal is detected in the input determination process, the gaming microcomputer 201 adds 1 to the count storage number that is the cumulative value of the detected number of count signals in the current big hit state based on the count signal. To do.

  Thereafter, a game process (S608) for controlling the progress of the sub game is executed.

  As described above, in the game process, when the execution result of the main game is a game success, the gaming microcomputer 201 stores the sub game start memory based on the detection of the start signal transmitted from the main game control device 100. It is determined whether or not the sub game random number counter value stored as (the random number related to the result of the sub game extracted and stored in step S607) is hit, and processing for changing the display of the symbol displayed on the sub LCD 5b is performed.

  If the sub-game random number counter value stored in the sub-game start memory is a winning value, the symbol that is changed and displayed (variably displayed) in the sub-game stops at the winning symbol, and a big hit state related to the sub-game is entered. Further, when the big hit state is reached, a special prize signal is transmitted to the main game control device 100, and a predetermined prize is given to the player.

  Thereafter, the gaming microcomputer 201 performs external information editing processing for editing the board external information for outputting the state of the gaming machine to the management computer connected via the external communication terminal 204 (S609). The board external information includes information related to the progress state of the variable display game, such as whether the symbol is confirmed, whether it is a big hit state, whether the probability is changing, or the like.

  Thereafter, the gaming microcomputer 201 performs processing for restoring the temporarily saved register and processing for setting permission of the interrupt that has been prohibited (S610), ends the timer interrupt processing, and performs main processing of the sub game. Return to (FIG. 6B).

  The gaming microcomputer 201 repeats the random number update process 1 (S502 in FIG. 6B) until the next timer interrupt occurs.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the sub game display control process according to the first embodiment of this invention, and is executed by the gaming microcomputer 251 provided in the sub display control device 250.

  First, when the gaming microcomputer 251 receives the slave display control command signal transmitted from the sub game control device 200, the gaming microcomputer 251 performs reception data analysis processing for developing a display control sequence from the received slave display control command signal (S701). ).

  Then, the gaming microcomputer 251 generates a display control sequence based on the analysis result of the command of the slave display control command signal in step S701 (S702). The display control sequence is display control data that defines how display contents are controlled according to the elapsed time of display.

  Thereafter, the gaming microcomputer 251 follows the generated display control sequence to display character data (for example, character data represented as sprite data having a predetermined pixel size) or attribute data (character data to be displayed). Enlarging / reducing, moving direction / moving speed, and data for designating which one is to be displayed on the front side when a plurality of characters are overlapped, transparency, etc. are determined.

  Thereafter, the gaming microcomputer 251 performs a data transfer process for transferring display data and attribute data to the GDP 256 (S703).

  The GDP 256 receives the transferred data and expands the image data in a frame buffer provided in the GDP 256.

  Thereafter, the gaming microcomputer 251 waits until the vertical synchronization flag is set and adjusts the timing (S704).

  Thereafter, when a vertical synchronization signal is transmitted from the sub LCD 5b and the vertical synchronization flag is set, the gaming microcomputer 251 transmits a drawing command to the GDP 256 (S705). The GDP 256 receives the drawing command and outputs the display image data (display unit image information) stored in the frame buffer to the sub LCD 5b.

  Thereafter, the gaming microcomputer 251 clears the vertical synchronization flag, and then ends the sub game display control process.

  FIG. 9 is an operation timing chart of the gaming machine 1 based on the operation of the game start button 24 according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the present embodiment, the output signal and start signal of the game start switch 24A are output as level signals.

  When the game start button 24 is operated (first time) by the player, the game start switch 24A is once turned on. Then, when detecting that the state of the game start switch 24A has changed from OFF to ON by the rise of the level of the output signal output from the game start switch 24A, the main game control device 100 stores the main game start memory. Since the number is equal to or less than the upper limit number (for example, 4) of the main game start memory, the credit is decremented by one unit (30 → 29) and the main game start memory number is incremented by 1 (0 → 1). Immediately thereafter, the main game control apparatus 100 subtracts 1 (1 → 0) from the main game start memory number and executes the main game. Thereafter, when the player releases the game start button 24, the game start switch 24A returns to OFF (the same applies hereinafter). In this way, when the game start button 24 is operated, the state of the game start switch 24A changes from off to on. The gaming machine 1 detects a game start operation by the player based on the change from off to on.

  Next, when the game start button 24 is operated (second time) by the player, the game start switch 24A is once turned on. When it is detected that the game start switch 24A is turned on, the main game control device 100 has already executed the main game, and the main game start memory number is the upper limit number (for example, 4) of the main game start memory. Since it is below, 1 unit of credit is subtracted (29 → 28) and 1 is added to the main game start memory number (0 → 1).

  Next, since the result of the main game based on the first operation is “winning” (game success), the main game control device 100 stops the main game and temporarily outputs a start signal. Then, in the sub game control apparatus 200, the sub game is executed based on the ON output of the start signal.

  Next, when the game start button 24 is operated (third time) by the player, the game start switch 24A is once turned on. When the main game control device 100 detects that the game start switch 24A is turned on, the main game control device 100 does not execute the main game, but the main game start memory number is less than or equal to the upper limit number of the main game start memory. Subtract 1 unit (28 → 27) and add 1 (1 → 2) to the main game start memory number. At this time, since the specified time (201 milliseconds) has not elapsed since the start of the previous main game, the main game is not executed even if there is a main game start memory. This is because when a value is extracted from the game random number counter at the timing when the game start button 24 is operated, two or more random number values are extracted within a specified time required for the game random number counter to make a round. This is to prevent this from happening. If two or more random number values are extracted within a specified time, the independence between the extracted random number values is not guaranteed, so that the fairness of the lottery game is lost.

  Next, after the lapse of the specified time from the start of the previous main game, the main game control device 100 subtracts 1 (2 → 1) the main game start memory number and executes the main game.

  Next, when the game start button 24 is operated (fourth time) by the player, the game start switch 24A is once turned on. Then, in response to the game start switch 24A being turned on, the main game control device 100 has already executed the main game, and the main game start memory number is less than or equal to the upper limit number of the main game start memory. Subtract 1 unit (27 → 26) and add 1 (1 → 2) to the main game start memory number.

  Similarly, when the game start button 24 is operated (fifth time) by the player, the main game control device 100 subtracts one credit (26 → 25) and adds 1 to the main game start memory number (2 → 2). 3) Do.

  Next, since the result of the main game based on the second operation is “winning” (game success), the main game control device 100 stops the main game and temporarily outputs a start signal. Then, in the sub game control apparatus 200, the sub game is executed based on the ON output of the start signal.

  Next, the main game control device 100 subtracts 1 (3 → 2) from the main game start memory number and executes the main game. After that, the main game control device 100 consumes the main game start memory (2 → 1) and executes the main game even if the player does not operate the game start button 24.

  In this embodiment, the output signal is output as a level signal. However, the output signal is not limited to this and may be output as a bit string composed of 0 and 1. Further, in this embodiment, the game start switch 24A detects a game start operation by the player based on the change from off to on (rise), but is not limited to this, and changes from on to off. The game start operation by the player may be detected based on what is done (falling).

  As described above, when the game start button 24 is fixed while being operated, the main game is not executed. However, every time the player newly operates the game start button 24, the operation is stored as a main game start memory. By executing the main game while digesting the start-up memory later, for example, it is possible to prevent a single player from occupying a plurality of gaming machines by fixing the operation unit, and the operability of the game start operation by the player Can be improved.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, when the game start button 24 is fixed in a depressed state, the level signal output from the game start switch 24A does not change and there is a player. Since it is determined that this is not the case, and the lottery game is not executed, the occupation of a plurality of gaming machines by one player can be prevented. In addition, even when a lottery game is being executed, the start operation memory of the lottery game can be added by operating the input operation unit, so that the operability is better than a gaming machine that accepts an input operation after waiting for the completion of the lottery game.

  Also, if the losing player consumes the game value slower than the winning player consumes the game value, the losing player consumes the valuable value in a short time. You can be careful not to.

  Further, when the value of the game random number counter is extracted based on the detection of the operation of the game start button 24 by the game start switch 24A within the specified time, the independence of the extracted random number value is not guaranteed and the random number value is biased. Although there is a high possibility that it will occur, by extracting a predetermined interval from the detection of the operation of a certain game start button 24 by the game start switch 24A to the detection of the operation of the next game start button 24, Generation of bias can be prevented.

  Further, since the sub game control device 200 having the function of determining the result of the sub game can be separated from the main game control device 100, the processing load on the main game control device 100 can be reduced.

<Modification of First Embodiment>
Here, a modification of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  This modification is different from FIG. 6A in that, in the game random number counter update process, the circulation detection value of the game random number counter changes every time the counter makes a round.

  In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure same as 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the game random number counter update process (step S201 in FIG. 4) according to the modification of the first embodiment of this invention.

  In this modification, as shown in FIG. 9, the rotation detection value of the game random number counter (the initial value when the counter value makes a round, and the reference value when the counter value makes a round) Changes with each round.

  This game random number counter update process is executed by the CPU 111 provided in the main game control device 100.

  First, the CPU 111 adds an addition value P (P is a positive integer. For example, 1) to the value of the game random number counter (S801). As a result, the random number counter is updated by incrementing by P for each unit of game control (for each interrupt signal).

  Next, the CPU 111 determines whether or not the value of the game random number counter updated in step S801 exceeds an upper limit value (for example, 200) (S802). If the value of the game random number counter does not exceed the upper limit value, the game random number counter update process is terminated and the process returns to the main game control timer interrupt process (FIG. 3). On the other hand, when the value of the game random number counter exceeds the upper limit value (for example, when the game random number counter value becomes 201), the CPU 111 subtracts “upper limit value + 1” from the game random number counter (S803). ), The process proceeds to step S804.

  In step S804, the CPU 111 determines whether or not the value of the game random number counter is a circulation detection value. If the value of the game random number counter is not the lap detection value, the game random number counter update process is terminated and the process returns to the main game control timer interrupt process (FIG. 3). On the other hand, if the value of the game random number counter is the lap detection value, the process proceeds to step S805. Note that the rotation detection value is set (initialized) to, for example, 0 in the first routine after the power is turned on.

  Here, the circulation detection value is a numerical value obtained by taking a counter updated at a timing other than the update timing of the game random number counter and converting it to a numerical value in the range of 0 to 200. For example, a value obtained by taking in a value such as a refresh register of the CPU 111 and converting it to a range of 0 to 200 is used.

  In step S805, the CPU 111 acquires a new rotation detection value, and stores the acquired rotation detection value in the RAM 113 (S805). Specifically, the CPU 111 transmits a request signal to a random number generation circuit (not shown), acquires a random number value from the random number generation circuit, and the random value does not exceed the upper limit value (for example, 200) of the random number counter. In this case, the random number value is directly used as a new round detection value. On the other hand, if the obtained random number value exceeds the upper limit of the random number counter, the upper bit (upper digit) of the random value is discarded and the lower bit (lower digit) part of the random value is replaced. A new round detection value is used.

  Next, the CPU 111 sets the lap detection value stored in step S805 in the game random number counter (S806). That is, the random number counter starts counting from this new round detection value. Thereafter, the game random number counter update process is terminated, and the process returns to the main game control timer interrupt process (FIG. 3).

  That is, assuming that the random number counter circulates 201 values between 0 and 200, when the addition value P is 1, from 0 (initial value) to 1 → 2 →... → 199 → It increases by 1 like 200. Then, when the value of the random number counter becomes 200, the rotation detection value is detected. Here, when 55 is detected as the rotation detection value, the process returns to 55 and is updated by adding one by one, such as 56 → 57 →. When it reaches 200, it returns to 0 and is updated by incrementing by one up to the value just before the rotation detection value, such as 1 → 2 →... → 53 → 54.

  Next to 54, the round detection value is detected, the value of the random number counter is updated once from the newly detected round detection value, and thereafter the detection of the round detection value and the update in which the counter value makes a round are alternated. Repeated.

  Further, when the addition value P is 2, it becomes 2 → 4 →... → 198 → 200 from 0 (initial value), but if 2 is added to 200, it becomes 202 and exceeds the upper limit of 200. , Detecting the round detection value. Here, when 55 is detected as the rotation detection value, the process returns to 55 next, and is updated by adding 2 by 2 as 57 → 59 →. Next to 199 is 201, which exceeds the upper limit of 200, so the upper limit of +1 201 is subtracted to 0.

  When the counter value reaches 54 in a round, the next value is 56, which exceeds the circulation detection value 55, and the circulation detection value is detected again. Next, while adding two by two, the value of the random number counter is updated in a round from the value, and thereafter, the detection of the round detection value and the update in which the counter value is cycled are repeated alternately.

  As in FIG. 6A, the addition value P and the upper limit value must be mathematically relatively prime. This is because the counter value is biased.

  As described above, according to the present modification, the random number counter circulates in a range ranging from a predetermined lower limit value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 200), and is updated by the addition value P. The rotation detection value, which is the initial value of, is replaced. Therefore, even if the fraudster analyzes the update timing of the random number counter based on the control signal from the game control device 20, the value of the random number counter is not calculated unless the random number counter value is changed based on the change of the lap detection value. Cannot be known, and the analysis for this fraud is very difficult.

  That is, for example, the input timing of the illegal signal to the main game control device 100 (the timing at which the random number counter takes a predetermined jackpot value) from the control signals to the various controlled devices (for example, the slave display control signal to the sub LCD 5b). Even if an attempt is made to determine the value, the value of the random number counter at the transmission timing of the control signal to the various controlled devices changes, and therefore cannot be determined. Therefore, an illegal act that artificially manipulates the occurrence of a big hit (occurrence of a specific gaming state) becomes extremely difficult, and the illegal act can be effectively prevented.

  In the random number counter, the lap detection value that is the initial value of the lap is changed for each cycle. Even in this case, one cycle is counted until the lap detection value is returned (for example, 201 counts). Since there is no change, the probability of jackpot (the probability that the random number counter value fetched into the random number storage area for the jackpot determination takes a predetermined jackpot value) is the same as when there is no change in the lap detection value. . That is, the big hit occurs with a predetermined correct probability.

(Second Embodiment)
The second embodiment is different in that a game start operation unit 124 is provided instead of the game start button 24 that allows the player to start the main game on the gaming machine 1.

  In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure same as 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the game start operation unit 124 according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes an operation table (not shown) in a part of the front panel 3. The game start operation unit 24 of the present embodiment is arranged on this operation table and accepts a game start operation by the player.

  The game start operation unit 124 includes a rotation operation unit 1241, a rotation shaft 1243, and a rotation member 1245.

  The rotation operation unit 1241 protrudes from the upper surface of the operation table of the gaming machine 1 and is connected to a rotation shaft 1243 provided inside the gaming machine 1. In addition, the rotation operation unit 1241 includes an operation recess 1241a in which a player puts his / her finger to perform a rotation operation. The player performs a game start operation by putting a finger in the operation recess 1241a and rotating the rotation operation unit 1241. Further, the player can continuously perform a rotation operation as a game start operation.

  The rotation shaft 1243 includes a rotation member 1245 that rotates around the rotation shaft 1243 as the rotation shaft 1243 rotates. The rotating member 1245 is made of a ferromagnetic material such as iron, for example.

  A proximity switch 1247 (operation detection unit) that detects the approach of the rotation member 1245 in a non-contact manner is provided near the rotation track of the rotation member 1245. The output signal of the proximity switch 1247 is input to the main game control device 100 instead of the output signal of the game start switch 24A in the first embodiment. The proximity switch 1247 detects the rotation of the rotation shaft 1243 including the rotation member 1245 by using a change in magnetic flux density when the rotation member 1245 made of a magnetic material approaches. That is, the magnetic flux density around the proximity switch 1247 changes as the rotating member 1245 passes through the vicinity 1247a of the proximity switch 1247. This change in magnetic flux density is detected as a change in signal, and the rotation of the rotation shaft 1243 is detected.

  The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment detects a turning operation of the turning operation unit 1241 by the player as a game start operation by detecting the turning of the turning shaft 1243. Further, as described above, when the player continuously performs the rotation operation as the game start operation, the rotation of the rotation shaft 1243 can be detected continuously. In this case, it is detected that there is one game start operation for each rotation of the rotating shaft 1243. The correspondence relationship between the number of rotations of the rotation shaft 1243 and the number of game start operations is not limited to one-to-one, and a plurality of (for example, two) game start operations are detected each time one rotation of the rotation shaft 1243 is detected. You may detect as there was. Furthermore, the rotation speed of the rotation shaft 1243 may be detected for each rotation speed other than one rotation (for example, two rotations or 1/2 rotation).

  In this embodiment, the turning operation of the turning operation unit 1241 by the player is detected by the turning member 1245 and the proximity switch 1247 made of a ferromagnetic material. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may provide a light-emitting device and a photo sensor so that the rotation track | orbit of the moving member 1245 may be pinched | interposed. That is, based on the rotation of the rotation shaft 1243, the rotation member blocks light emitted from the light emitting device toward the photosensor. Each time this light is blocked, the detection signal output from the photosensor changes. A rotation operation of the rotation operation unit 1241 by the player may be detected by a change in a detection signal output from the photosensor.

  Further, a stopper (not shown) that restricts the rotation of the rotation operation unit 1241 beyond a certain angle may be provided on the rotation operation unit 1241 or the rotation shaft 1243. That is, by limiting the rotation range of the rotation operation unit 1241 to less than a certain angle (for example, 180 degrees), the player can perform a clockwise rotation operation and a counterclockwise rotation operation within a certain angle. The game start operation may be repeated alternately.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment described above, when the rotation operation unit 1241 is not operated, it is output from the proximity switch 1247. If the signal does not change and there is no player, the lottery game is not executed, so that it is possible to prevent a single player from occupying a plurality of gaming machines. In addition, even during the lottery game execution, the rotation operation unit 1241 can be operated to add the lottery game start memory, so that the operability is higher than that of a gaming machine that accepts an input operation after waiting for the completion of the lottery game. good.

  Further, since the load applied to the rotation operation unit 1241 during the rotation operation is less than that of the configuration in which the pressing operation is performed, the player's fatigue is light and the life of the rotation operation unit 1241 (input operation unit) is reduced. Too long.

(Third embodiment)
In the third embodiment, the main game control device 100 directly performs the lottery and execution of the sub game based on the operation of the game start button 24. Therefore, it differs from the first embodiment in that the main game does not exist and the sub game control device 200 is omitted. Also, the point that the sub game functions as a lottery game instead of the main game is different from the first embodiment.

  In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure same as 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing the main part of the control system centering on the main game control device 100, the main LCD control device 150, and the sub display control device 250 of the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. .

  The control system of the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention includes a main game control device 100, a main LCD control device 150, and a sub display control device 250.

  The main game control device 100 of the present embodiment is a control device that performs overall control of the game, but unlike the first embodiment, performs a control process of the progress of the subgame. The main game control device 100 functions as a main game control device.

  In addition, the CPU 111 included in the main game control device 100 transmits a display control command signal according to the sub display control device 250 via the I / O port 110 to cause the sub display control device 250 to generate a display image related to the sub game. .

  From the main game control device 100 to the sub display control device 250, a change pattern command, a symbol command, a symbol stop command, a start memory display command, a demonstration display command, a jackpot as a slave display control command signal via the I / O port 110 Commands and error commands are transmitted. Further, a command signal for changing the display mode according to a difference in the gaming state such as the normal gaming state, the probability variation state, the variation time shortening state or the like is transmitted.

  For example, when the result of the sub game is to generate a special prize, the main game control apparatus 100 transitions the gaming state to the special prize state (big hit state), and the sub display control apparatus 250 via the I / O port 110. The secondary display control command signal for starting the big game effect display of the sub game is output.

  Communication from the main game control device 100 to the sub display control device 250 is a unidirectional connection, and a response from the sub display control device 250 to the main game control device 100 is not communicated. This is to eliminate unauthorized signal input to the main game control device 100.

  In the present embodiment, the main game control device 100 and the main LCD control device 150 are connected via the communication port 114 and a communication port provided in the main LCD control device 150 (not shown). The communication port 114 and the main LCD control device 150 may be directly connected by a bus without using the communication port. In this case, the bus is constituted by an address bus and a data bus used for reading and writing data.

  In the present embodiment, the main LCD control device 150 is provided separately from the main game control device 100 and the sub display control device 250, but the main LCD control device 150 is provided as the main game control device 100 or the sub display control device. 250 may be integrated.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart of main game control processing according to the third embodiment of this invention. This main game control process is executed by the CPU 111 provided in the main game control device 100.

  When the power to the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 111 first clears the RAM 113, executes an initialization process for setting initial values for various control parameters (S801), and advances the process to step S802.

  Next, in step S <b> 802, the CPU 111 determines whether or not the sub game start storage number, which is the number of sub game start storages stored in the RAM 113, exceeds zero. If there is no stored sub game start storage number, the CPU 111 repeats the process of step S802. On the other hand, if the stored number of stored subgame starts exceeds 0, the process proceeds to step S803.

  Here, in the sub game start memory, one random number is extracted from the game random number counter (lottery counter) when the game start switch 24A detects one operation of the game start button 24 by the player. , Stored as a lottery counter extraction value, and one subgame can be executed later for each stored random number. The sub game start memory stores the lottery counter extracted value extracted in step S211 in the sub game by executing the main game control timer process of FIG. 4 described in the first embodiment at a predetermined interrupt timing. It is stored as a random number for jackpot determination.

  Next, the CPU 111 executes a process of subtracting the sub game start memory number and shifting the game random number stored as the sub game start memory (S803). Here, the sub game start storage number is the number of times that the subsequent sub games can be continuously executed, and corresponds to the number of random numbers stored in the RAM 113 as the lottery counter extraction value. In addition, in the process of shifting the game random number, the first stored random number stored in the RAM 113 as the lottery counter extracted value is taken out as the determination target counter, so that the first stored random number is obtained. It is deleted from the RAM 113.

  Then, the CPU 111 determines whether the sub game is a big hit or not depending on whether the value extracted as the determination target counter is a big hit value (S804). In addition, since the jackpot value of the sub game of this embodiment is only one, the probability is 1/201 and it is a jackpot.

  When the determination target counter value is a big hit value, the CPU 111 stores the sub game winning information in the RAM 113. Based on the sub game winning information, a control signal for displaying the result of the sub game is output from the main game control device 100 to the main LCD control device 150 and the sub display control device 250 in step S806 or S808 described later. .

  Next, the CPU 111 determines whether or not the result of the sub game determined in step S804 is a big hit (S805). If the result of the sub game is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S808. On the other hand, if the result of the sub game is out of order, the CPU 111 outputs a sub display control command signal for variable display when the result of the sub game is out of control to the sub display control device 250 (S806).

  Specifically, the CPU 111 confirms the presence / absence of the sub game winning information stored in the RAM 113, and produces a variable display effect corresponding to the sub game loss prepared in advance in the image ROM 257 provided in the sub display control device 250. Select a pattern. Thereafter, the CPU 111 transmits a control signal edited corresponding to the selected effect pattern to the sub display control device 250.

  Thereafter, the display waits for the stop display of the fluctuation display of the sub game deviation (S807), and after the stop display, the process proceeds to step S814.

  In step S <b> 808, the CPU 111 outputs a sub display control command signal for variable display when the result of the sub game is a big hit to the sub display control device 250.

  Specifically, the CPU 111 checks the presence / absence of the sub game winning information stored in the RAM 113, and selects an effect pattern corresponding to the big hit of the sub game prepared in advance in the image ROM 257 provided in the sub display control device 250. To do. Thereafter, CPU 111 transmits a control signal edited corresponding to the selected effect pattern to sub-display control device 250.

  After that, it waits for the stop display of the big game variation display of the sub game (S809), and after the stop display, the process proceeds to step S810.

  In step S810, CPU 111 outputs a sub display control command signal for displaying an image that produces a big hit of the sub game on sub LCD 5b to sub display control device 250.

  Next, after giving a specific prize based on the big hit of the sub game, the CPU 111 sets the upper limit value of the main game start memory number to 8 (S812).

  As a result, the losing player consumes the game value at a slower rate than the winning player consumes the game value, and the losing player consumes the valuable value in a short time. You can be careful not to stray.

  Next, the CPU 111 outputs a sub display control command signal for displaying a normal image related to the sub game to the sub LCD 5b to the sub display control device 250 for execution of the next sub game (S813).

  In step S814, the CPU 111 determines whether or not the number of credits stored in the RAM 113 is 0, that is, the number of credits is less than “1”, which is the minimum number of credits required for one game (minimum required number). It is determined whether or not. If the balance of credits is not 0, that is, if the number of credits is greater than or equal to the minimum necessary number, the process proceeds to step S817. On the other hand, if the balance of credits is 0, that is, if the number of credits is less than the minimum required number, the process proceeds to step S815.

  In step S815, the CPU 111 determines whether there is a counter value (random number value) stored as the sub game start memory that is equal to the counter value for which the sub game is a big hit. If there is no unsettled subgame start memory that results in a big game, the subgame losing notification message 12 (to be described later in FIG. 15) is displayed, and the subgame lottery whose execution is suspended is displayed. The result is notified (S816). In this embodiment, the display of the subgame miss notification message is always performed if the condition is satisfied, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined whether or not the message is displayed by lottery. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S817.

  In step S817, the CPU 111 executes a delay process until the display time of the display content of the sub LCD 5b elapses.

  In this delay processing, the CPU 111 has a display time for displaying the display content of the sub LCD 5b as information in advance, and sets this display time in the display time timer. Then, the display time timer is updated, and the display time timer update process is repeated until the display time timer expires. Thereby, the display time of the sub LCD 5b is secured until the display time timer expires. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S802.

  FIG. 14 is an operation timing chart of the gaming machine 1 based on the operation of the game start button 24 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the output signal of the game start switch 24A is output as a level signal.

  When the game start button 24 is operated (first time) by the player, the game start switch 24A is once turned on. Then, when it is detected that the game start switch 24A is turned on by the rise of the level of the output signal output from the game start switch 24A, the main game control device 100 determines that the sub game start memory count is sub game start. Since the number is less than the upper limit (for example, 4), the credit is decremented by one unit (30 → 29), and the sub game start storage number is incremented by 1 (0 → 1). Immediately after that, the main game control device 100 subtracts 1 from the sub game start memory number (1 → 0) and executes the sub game. Thereafter, when the player releases the game start button 24, the game start switch 24A returns to OFF (the same applies hereinafter). In this way, when the game start button 24 is operated, the state of the game start switch 24A changes from off to on. The gaming machine 1 detects a game start operation by the player based on the change from off to on.

  Next, when the game start button 24 is operated (second time) by the player, the game start switch 24A is once turned on. When it is detected that the game start switch 24A is turned on, the main game control apparatus 100 has already executed the sub game, and the sub game start memory number is the upper limit number of sub game start memories (for example, 4). Since it is below, the credit is decremented by one unit (29 → 28), and the sub game start storage number is incremented by 1 (0 → 1).

  Next, when the game start button 24 is operated (third time) by the player, the game start switch 24A is once turned on. When the main game control device 100 detects that the game start switch 24A is turned on, the sub game is not executed, but the sub game start memory number is less than or equal to the upper limit number of the sub game start memory. Subtract 1 unit (28 → 27) and add 1 (1 → 2) to the sub game start memory number.

  Next, the main game control apparatus 100 subtracts 1 (2 → 1) from the sub game start memory number and executes the sub game.

  Next, when the game start button 24 is operated (fourth time) by the player, the game start switch 24A is once turned on. When it is detected that the game start switch 24A is turned on, the main game control apparatus 100 has already executed the sub game, and the sub game start memory number is less than or equal to the upper limit number of the main game start memory. Subtract 1 unit (27 → 26) and add 1 (1 → 2) to the sub game start memory number.

  After that, the main game control device 100 consumes the sub game start memory (2 → 1) and executes the sub game even if the player does not operate the game start button 24.

  In this embodiment, the output signal is output as a level signal. However, the output signal is not limited to this and may be output as a bit string composed of 0 and 1. In the present embodiment, the game start operation by the player is detected based on the state of the game start switch 24A changing from off to on. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game start switch 24A changes from on to off. Based on this, a game start operation by the player may be detected.

  Thus, based on the operation of the game start button 24 by the player, it is stored as a subgame start memory. Accordingly, for example, by fixing the operation unit, it is possible to improve the operability of the game start operation by the player while preventing one player from occupying a plurality of gaming machines.

  In the present embodiment, the main game control device 100 directly draws and executes the result of the sub game based on the operation of the game start switch 24A. Compared to a multi-purpose gaming machine, there is an advantage that the game content is simple and easy for the player to understand.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of the display content of the sub LCD 5b when the sub game deviation notification message 12 is displayed according to the third embodiment of this invention.

  The CPU 111 determines that the sub display control device 250 determines that the number of credits is 0 (step S814 in FIG. 13), and the random number values stored as the sub game start memory are all out of place. A sub display command control signal for displaying on the sub LCD 5b a sub game outage notification message 12 (for example, “Unfortunately, there is no possibility of winning this time. Please add a new credit”). Output.

  As a result, the random number values stored in the sub game start memory currently stored for the player are all outliers, and the sub games executed based on the currently stored sub game start memory are all out of place. (Step S816 in FIG. 13).

  In this way, the sub game miss notification message 12 is sent to the player after the sub game has been executed and the sub game lottery result has been stored before execution of the sub game that is stored and stored as sub game start memory. Since the notification is made, the player can recognize in advance whether or not a new number of credits should be added, and the operating rate of the gaming machine 1 can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1 notifies only when the random values stored as the sub game start memory are all out of place, but the game machine 1 is not limited to this, and the game machine 1 stores the sub game start memory. When the random number value stored as includes a jackpot value, it may be notified that the jackpot value is included.

  As described above, according to the third embodiment of the present invention, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment described above, whether or not to give a privilege to a player is directly determined by the result of the lottery game. As a result, a gaming machine with easy-to-understand game progress can be realized.

  Further, the sub game miss notification message 12 notifies the player of the lottery result of the sub game before the execution of the sub game that has already been successful and is stored as the sub game start memory and execution is suspended. Therefore, the player can recognize in advance whether or not a new number of credits should be added, and the operating rate of the gaming machine 1 can be improved.

  The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description of the invention described above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a front view of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the control system of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the main game control process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the main game control timer interruption process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the main game control special prize interruption process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the game random number counter update process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the main process of the game control of the sub game of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the game control of the subgame of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the sub game display control process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an operation | movement timing chart of the game machine based on operation of the game start button of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the game random number counter update process of the modification of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the game start operation part of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of the control system of the gaming machine of the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the main game control process of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an operation | movement timing chart of the game machine based on operation of the game start button of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the display content of a sub LCD at the time of the display of the sub game deviation notification message of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine 5a main LCD
5b Sub LCD
24 game start button 24A game start switch 51 main screen 71 sub screen 100 main game control device 110 I / O port 111 CPU
112 ROM
113 RAM
114 Communication Port 124 Game Start Operation Unit 150 Main LCD Control Device 200 Sub Game Control Device 201 Game Microcomputer 202 Input Interface 203 Output Interface 204 External Communication Terminal 250 Sub Display Control Device 251 Game Microcomputer 252 Input Interface 253 Output Interface 256 GDP
257 Image ROM

Claims (7)

With a predetermined game start operation, the game value held in the gaming machine is digested, a lottery game is executed for a predetermined time, and a privilege granting unit for granting a privilege to the player in relation to the game result of the lottery game is provided A gaming machine,
An input operation unit for performing an input operation of the game start operation;
An operation detection unit that changes an output signal based on an input operation of the input operation unit;
Game control means for starting execution of the lottery game based on the change in the output signal;
With
The game control means includes
Start information storage means for storing start information capable of specifying the number of times the lottery game can be continuously executed;
Start information that updates the start information so as to digest the game value and increase the number of times that the lottery game can be executed when it is detected that the input operation unit is newly input by a change in the output signal Starting information updating means for performing an increasing update process;
The start information is updated to reduce the number of times that the lottery game can be executed on condition that the start information indicates that the number of times that the lottery game can be executed is not 0 and the lottery game is not being executed. A lottery game starting means for newly starting a lottery game;
With
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the starting information updating means performs the starting information increase updating process even when the lottery game is being executed. Provided with a valuable value converting means for converting a predetermined valuable value into the gaming value;
The upper limit value of the number of times that the lottery game can be continuously executed based on the start information corresponds to the value of the value converted by the valuable value conversion unit, or the value of the privilege value given by the privilege grant unit. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine changes in accordance with the size. The starting information updating means extracts one or more values from a lottery counter set so that all values within a predetermined range can be obtained within a specified time when the starting information increase updating process is performed. Including a lottery counter extraction means for storing as a counter extraction value for
The game control means includes game result determination means for determining a game result of the lottery game based on the stored lottery counter extraction value,
The start information update means performs the current start information increase update process only when the output signal output from the operation detector changes after the lapse of the specified time since the previous start information increase update process. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. Game value storage means for storing the number of held game values;
Pre-game result notifying means for notifying the result of the lottery game executed based on the start information stored in the start information storage means before the lottery game is executed,
The said prior game result alerting | reporting means alert | reports when the number of the game values memorize | stored in the said game value memory | storage means is less than the minimum required number which can perform the said auxiliary | assistant game, It is characterized by the above-mentioned. The gaming machine according to any one of the above. The input operation unit is configured by a rotation operation unit that can be rotated by a player,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the operation detection unit changes the output signal when the rotation operation unit is rotated by a player. A main game control device comprising the game control means;
A secondary game control device that is provided separately from the main game control device and controls the execution of a variable display game different from the lottery game based on the result of the lottery game controlled by the game control means;
A display unit for displaying an image for producing the variable display game;
A slave display control device that generates display unit image information for displaying an image for producing the variable display game based on a slave display control command signal transmitted from the slave game control device, and outputs the display unit image information to the display unit;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: A main game control device comprising the game control means;
A display unit for displaying an image for producing the lottery game;
A slave display control device for generating display part image information for displaying an image for producing the lottery game and outputting the display part image information to the display part;
With
6. The image for producing the lottery game is displayed on the display unit by transmitting a slave display control command signal from the master game control device to the slave display control device. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.

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