JP2008086591A - Game machine with nap mode in automatic play - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of eliminating fatigue, stress and drowsiness accumulated by continuing a game for a long period of time and producing a profit by allowing players to continue the game for a long time. <P>SOLUTION: A slot machine 10 executes a game in response to the receiving of a start operation of the game from a player, after detecting a signal of the operation input of an automatic play switch 170, shifts to the automatic play mode for automatically executing the game and, on conditions that the game is executed in the automatic play mode and the switch operation input signal for tilting the backrest 52 of a reclining seat 300 is detected, transmits a signal of tilting the backrest 52 to a seat control device 126. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a nap mode during auto play.

  Conventionally, when a player wants to interrupt a game on a gaming machine for a meal or a break, the progress of the game is temporarily stopped by operating the interruption switch of the gaming machine. For this reason, the amusement store could not obtain the profits for the progress of the game.

Therefore, even when the player is physically separated from the gaming machine, a gaming machine having an auto play function has appeared as a gaming machine that can secure profits by automatically proceeding without stopping the progress of the game. This gaming machine is to shift to the auto play mode when the player physically leaves the gaming machine for a meal or a break. Such a gaming machine is disclosed in Patent Document 1.
US Pat. No. 6012983

  However, the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 shifts to the auto play mode when the player physically leaves the gaming machine, and thus removes fatigue and the like accumulated by continuing the game for a long time. In addition, it was difficult to take a break without leaving the gaming machine. Thus, the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 has room for further improvement in order to remove player fatigue and the like.

  Therefore, the present invention makes it possible for the player to lie down on the seat. For example, by taking a nap, the player can eliminate fatigue, stress and sleepiness accumulated by continuing the game for a long time. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of earning profits by continuously performing the game.

  According to the present invention, a reclining seat having at least a seating portion and a backrest, a seat control device that controls tilting of the backrest of the reclining seat, a switch for tilting the backrest of the reclining seat, and a game start signal An auto play switch for shifting to an auto play mode in which the game is executed by automatically performing transmission and detection, and a game is executed in response to a start operation of the game from the player. By detecting a signal, the seat shifts to the auto play mode, the game is executed in the auto play mode, and the operation input signal of the switch for defeating the backrest is detected. In the control device, the reclining seat Gaming machine is provided, characterized in that it comprises a game controller for transmitting a signal to defeat the lean, the.

  According to this, this gaming machine shifts to an auto play mode in which a game is automatically executed by detecting a signal of an operation input of the auto play switch, and executes the game in the auto play mode; A signal for tilting the backrest of the reclining seat is transmitted to the seat control device on the condition that the signal of the operation input of the switch for tilting the backrest of the reclining seat is detected.

  Thereby, for example, when the player selects an auto play mode in which the game is automatically executed, the player can lie down on the seat and take a nap, thereby playing the game for a long time. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can eliminate the accumulated fatigue, stress, and drowsiness by continuing, and allow the game to be continued for a long time, thereby earning profits.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, a reclining seat having at least a seating portion and a backrest, a seat control device that controls the tilting of the backrest of the reclining seat, a switch for tilting the backrest of the reclining seat, and execution of a game A credit number counting device for counting the number of credits necessary for the game, an auto play switch for shifting to an auto play mode for executing a game by automatically transmitting and detecting a game start signal, and a game from a player The game is executed in response to a start operation of the auto play switch, the operation input signal of the auto play switch is detected, the auto play mode is entered, the game is executed in the auto play mode, and the credit count Count by device The seat control device is tilted with the backrest of the reclining seat on the condition that the number of credits received is equal to or greater than a predetermined number and that an operation input signal of a switch for tilting the backrest is detected. There is provided a gaming machine comprising a game controller for transmitting a signal.

  According to this, this gaming machine shifts to an auto play mode in which a game is automatically executed by detecting an operation input signal, the game is executed in the auto play mode, and the number of credits is increased. A signal for tilting the backrest of the reclining seat is transmitted to the seat control device on condition that the number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number and a signal of a switch operation input for tilting the backrest of the reclining seat is detected.

  Thereby, when the player selects the auto play mode, for example, the player can continue playing the game while taking a nap under the condition that the number of credits is 100 or more. By appropriately setting this predetermined number, it is possible to adjust the time until the number of credits becomes zero and the game is finished, and to secure an appropriate time for the player to take a nap and recover from fatigue. be able to.

  Further, according to the present invention, a reclining seat having at least a seating portion and a backrest, a seat control device that controls tilting of the backrest of the reclining seat, a switch for tilting the backrest of the reclining seat, and a player A game is executed in response to a game start operation, and when a bonus game advantageous to the player is started, a transition is made to a free spin mode in which the game is automatically executed, and the game is executed in the free spin mode. And a game controller that transmits a signal for tilting the backrest of the reclining seat to the seat control device on the condition that a signal of an operation input of a switch for tilting the backrest is detected. A gaming machine is provided.

  According to this, when the bonus game advantageous to the player starts, the gaming machine automatically shifts to the free spin mode in which the game is executed, executes the game in the free spin mode, and the reclining seat. A signal for tilting the backrest of the reclining seat is transmitted to the seat control device on the condition that an operation input signal for a switch for tilting the backrest of the reclining seat is detected.

  As a result, when the bonus game starts and enters the free spin mode, it becomes possible for the player to lie down on the seat and accumulate by continuing the game for a long time by taking a nap. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can eliminate tiredness, stress, and drowsiness, and can continue to play games for a long time to earn revenue.

  According to the present invention, when the player selects the auto play mode in which the game is automatically executed, the player can lie down on the seat and take a nap, thereby It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can eliminate the tiredness, stress and drowsiness that are accumulated by continuing the game, and can continue to play the game for a long time to earn revenue.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 shows that the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention is connected to a reclining seat 300 (seat mode). The slot machine 10 and the reclining seat 300 are connected via a connection cord 55.
FIG. 2 is a view showing that the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention is connected to the reclining seat 300 (bed mode). The slot machine 10 and the reclining seat 300 are connected via a connection cord 55.

  The reclining seat 300 can adjust the mode in multiple stages between the seat mode shown in FIG. 1 and the bed mode shown in FIG.

  The reclining seat 300 includes a seat portion 51, a backrest 52 attached to the seat portion 51 so that the angle can be changed, a headrest 53 provided on the top of the backrest 52, and the seat portion 51. A pair of side arms 54 provided on the seat surface and at positions on both sides of the backrest 52.

  The reclining seat 300 can tilt the backrest 52 by receiving a control signal from the seat control device 126 (see FIG. 7), and changes from the seat mode shown in FIG. 1 to the bed mode shown in FIG. 2 to form a bed. .

  When the reclining seat 300 is set to the bed mode, the front side of the side arm 54 is rotated upward slightly.

  The seat surface of the seat portion 51, the lower portion of the backrest 52 (abutting against the waist of the player), and the headrest 53 each have a bag body into which air can be injected, and when air is injected into these bag bodies by an air pump. The surface is raised so that it can be supported while corresponding to the unevenness of the user's body surface.

In FIG. 1, when the reclining seat 300 is in the seat mode, the player can perform an input operation of the slot machine 10 by sitting on the seat portion 51.
In FIG. 2, when the reclining seat 300 is in the bed mode, the player can lie down on the reclining seat 300.

  With reference to FIG. 3, the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 12 and a main door 42.

  The housing 12 has an open surface facing the player, and is installed, for example, at a predetermined place in a casino. Inside the housing 12, a control device 100 (see FIG. 7) for electrically controlling the slot machine 10 and a hopper 44 (see FIG. 7) for controlling the insertion, storage and payout of coins (game media). 7) and the like.

  The main door 42 is a member for covering the inside of the housing 12 so as not to be exposed to the outside. The main door 42 is pivotally attached to the left side when viewed from the front of the housing 12, and the main door 42 is rotated in the front-rear direction with the pivoted portion as a fulcrum, so that the opened state and the closed state are provided. It can be switched freely. A liquid crystal display device 30 is provided in the approximate center of the main door 42.

  The liquid crystal display device 30 is a means for displaying various images relating to the game including effect images and notification images, and the player can play the game while visually recognizing the various images displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30. Go ahead. The liquid crystal display device 30 includes a transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (see FIGS. 5 and 6). The transparent liquid crystal panel 34 can be partially or completely switched to a transparent / non-transparent state and can display various images. The detailed configuration of the liquid crystal display device 30 will be described later.

  On the back side of the liquid crystal display device 30, five mechanical reels 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, and 3E (see FIG. 4), each of which has a plurality of types of symbols drawn on each outer peripheral surface, are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. It has been. The mechanical reels 3A to 3E constitute a plurality of symbol display means and a plurality of symbol fluctuation control means together with stepping motors 45, 45B, 45C, 45D, 45E (see FIG. 7), which will be described later, On the outer peripheral surface, a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the basic game and including bonus trigger symbols are drawn. These various symbols on each of the mechanical reels 3A to 3E are visible when the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 is in a transparent state.

  A substantially horizontal operation unit 21 is provided below the liquid crystal display device 30. A coin insertion slot 22 for inserting coins into the slot machine 10 is provided on the right side of the operation unit 21. On the other hand, on the left side of the operation unit 21, it is determined which of 9 winning lines L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, L8, and L9, which will be described later, to be activated, and the activated winning line. A BET switch 23 for selecting the number of coins as a game medium to bet on a line (hereinafter simply referred to as “effective line”), and the number of coins bet on the above-mentioned effective line in the previous game A spin / repeat / bet switch 24 is provided to play the game again without any change. By pressing the BET switch 23 or the spin / repeat / bet switch 24, the number of coins bet on the active line is determined according to the operation.

  In the operation unit 21, a start switch 25 is provided on the left side of the BET switch 23 as a game start receiving unit that receives a player's basic game start operation for each game. A pressing operation on one of the start switch 25 and the spin / repeat / bet switch 24 serves as a trigger for starting the game, and the rotation of the five mechanical reels 3A to 3E is started in a predetermined manner.

  Even if there is no pressing operation to any one of the start switch 25 and the spin / repeat / bet switch 24, the auto rotation of the five mechanical reels 3A to 3E is automatically started in a predetermined manner. There are play mode and free spin mode. In order to shift to the auto play mode, the player can make a transition by pressing the auto play switch 170 provided in the operation unit 21. In order to shift to the free spin mode, the transition can be made by starting a bonus game. It should be noted that when the mode is switched to the auto play mode, the free spin mode, or the like, input operations from other players are not accepted.

  On the other hand, in the operation unit 21, a payout switch 26 is provided in the vicinity of the coin insertion slot 22. When the player presses the payout switch 26, the inserted coins are paid out from a coin payout opening 27 opened at the lower front of the main door 42, and the paid out coins are stored in the coin tray 28. Above the coin tray 28 and on both the left and right sides of the coin payout port 27, sound effects emitted from the speakers 41 (see FIG. 7) housed in the housing 12 are transmitted to the outside of the housing 12. A sound outlet 29 is provided for propagating to the sound source. The casing 12 is provided with an external connection terminal (not shown) for connecting a connection cord 55 for electrical connection with the reclining seat 300.

  Referring to FIG. 4, the liquid crystal display device 30 includes a front panel 31 and a transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (see FIGS. 5 and 6) provided on the back surface of the front panel 31. The front panel 31 includes a transparent display surface 31a and a pattern formation region 31b on which a pattern is formed. The image information displayed on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 provided on the back surface of the front panel 31 can be viewed through the display surface 31 a of the front panel 31. On the other hand, when the area of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 covering the front of the five mechanical reels 3A to 3E is in a transparent state, the symbols of the five mechanical reels 3A to 3E are visually recognized via the display surface 31a. be able to.

  On the back side on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 30, various display units such as a payout number display unit 18, a credit number display unit 19, and a BET number display unit 20 are provided. In addition, as for the pattern formation area 31b of the front panel 31, the part which covers the front of the said various display parts 18-20 is transparent, and the display content of the said various display parts 18-20 is visually recognizable.

  The slot machine 10 has nine pay lines L1 to L9. These winning lines L1 to L9 extend so as to pass one symbol of each mechanical reel 3A to 3E when the rotation of all the mechanical reels 3A to 3E is stopped.

Specifically, the first pay line L1 includes the upper symbol of the first mechanical reel 3A, the middle symbol of the second mechanical reel 3B, the lower symbol of the third mechanical reel 3C, It extends so as to pass through the middle symbol of the fourth mechanical reel 3D and the upper symbol of the fifth mechanical reel 3E.

  The second winning line L2 includes the upper symbol of the first mechanical reel 3A and the second mechanical reel 3B, the middle symbol of the third mechanical reel 3C, the fourth mechanical reel 3D and the fifth mechanical reel. It extends so as to pass through the lower symbol of the reel 3E.

  The third pay line L3 extends in a straight line along the horizontal direction so as to pass through the upper symbols of all the mechanical reels 3A to 3E.

  The fourth pay line L4 includes a middle symbol of the first mechanical reel 3A, a lower symbol of the second mechanical reel 3B, a middle symbol of the third mechanical reel 3C, and a fourth mechanical reel 3D. The upper symbol and the middle symbol of the fifth mechanical reel 3E extend so as to pass through.

  The fifth pay line L5 extends in a straight line along the horizontal direction so as to pass through the middle symbols of all the mechanical reels 3A to 3E.

  The sixth pay line L6 includes the middle symbol of the first mechanical reel 3A, the upper symbol of the second mechanical reel 3B, the middle symbol of the third mechanical reel 3C, and the fourth mechanical reel 3D. It extends so as to pass through the lower symbol and the middle symbol of the fifth mechanical reel 3E.

  The seventh winning line L7 extends in a straight line along the horizontal direction so as to pass through the symbols on the lower stage of all the mechanical reels 3A to 3E.

  The eighth pay line L8 includes a lower symbol of the first mechanical reel 3A and the second mechanical reel 3B, a middle symbol of the third mechanical reel 3C, a fourth mechanical reel 3D, and a fifth mechanical reel. It extends to pass through the upper symbol of the reel 3E.

  The ninth pay line L9 includes a lower symbol of the first mechanical reel 3A, a middle symbol of the second mechanical reel 3B, an upper symbol of the third mechanical reel 3C, and a fourth mechanical reel 3D. The middle symbol and the lower symbol of the fifth mechanical reel 3E extend so as to pass through.

  When the BET switch 23 is pressed once, for example, the third pay line L3, the fifth pay line L5, and the seventh pay line L7 are activated and one coin is taken in as a credit medal.

  When the BET switch 23 is pressed twice, in addition to the above three lines, for example, the first winning line L1, the fourth winning line L4, and the eighth winning line L8 are activated and two sheets are activated. Coins are taken in as credit medals.

  When the BET switch 23 is pressed three times, in addition to the above six lines, for example, the second winning line L2, the sixth winning line L6, and the ninth winning line L9 are activated and three sheets are displayed. Coins are taken in as credit medals.

  The payout number display unit 18 is for displaying the number of coins to be paid out when winning is established. The credit amount display section 19 is for displaying the number of coin credits stored in the slot machine 10. The BET display unit 20 is for displaying the number of BETs, which is the number of coins bet on the active line. The various display units 18 to 20 include a 7-segment display. Alternatively, the various display units 18 to 20 may display images on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34.

  Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, the liquid crystal display device 30 functions as an image display means for displaying a game image related to a basic game. Therefore, the liquid crystal display device 30 includes a front panel 31 including a touch panel 32 and a display plate 33, a transparent liquid crystal panel 34, a light guide plate 35, a reflection film 36, and fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b and 38a and 38b which are so-called white light sources. , Lamp holders 39a, 39b, 39c, 39d, 39e, 39f, 39g, 39h and a table carrier package (TCP) on which an IC for driving a transparent liquid crystal panel is mounted. Note that the TCP is configured by a flexible substrate (not shown) or the like connected to the terminal portion of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34, although not particularly shown in FIGS.

  The liquid crystal display device 30 is provided in front of the display area of the mechanical reels 3A to 3E (front side of the display surface 31a) across the mechanical reels 3A to 3E. The mechanical reels 3 </ b> A to 3 </ b> E and the liquid crystal display device 30 are provided at a predetermined interval.

  The touch panel 32 is made of a transparent member. The display board 33 is comprised by the transparent member, and the picture etc. are formed in this display board 33 in the position etc. corresponding to the area | region between said various display parts 18-20. That is, the area where the pattern or the like of the display board 33 is formed is the pattern formation area 31b of the front panel 31, and the area where the pattern or the like of the display board 33 is not formed is the display surface 31a of the front panel 31. (See FIG. 4). Alternatively, the entire surface of the front panel 31 may be used as the display surface 31a without forming the pattern formation region 31b on the front panel 31. In this case, no pattern is formed on the display board 33 or the display board 33 may be omitted.

  5 and 6, it is noted that electrical circuits that operate the various display units 18 to 20 arranged on the back side of the display plate 33 are not shown.

  The transparent liquid crystal panel 34 is formed by sealing liquid crystal in a gap between a transparent substrate such as a glass plate on which a thin film transistor layer is formed and a transparent substrate facing the transparent substrate. The display mode of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 is set to normally white. “Normally white” means white display (light transmitted to the display surface side is visible from the outside) in a state where the liquid crystal is not driven. As described above, by adopting the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 set to normally white, even when a situation where the liquid crystal cannot be driven occurs, the symbols of the mechanical reels 3A to 3E are displayed in a variable manner. Since the stop display can be visually recognized, the player can continue the game. That is, even when the above situation occurs, it is possible to play a game centered on the symbol variable display mode and stop display mode on each of the mechanical reels 3A to 3E.

  The light guide plate 35 is for guiding light from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b to the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (in other words, illuminating the transparent liquid crystal panel 34), and is provided on the back side of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34. It is composed of a transparent member (having a light guiding function) such as an acrylic resin having a thickness of about 2 cm.

  The reflective film 36 is, for example, a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film formed with a silver vapor deposition film, and reflects the light introduced into the light guide plate 35 toward the front side of the light guide plate 35. The reflective film 36 includes a reflective area 36A and a non-reflective area (transmissive area) 36B. The non-reflective region 36 </ b> B is formed of a transparent material, and is provided in a region including a portion that covers the front of the mechanical reels 3 </ b> A to 3 </ b> E of the front panel 31.

  The fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b are disposed along the upper end and the lower end of the light guide plate 35, and both ends thereof are supported by lamp holders 39a, 39b, 39g, and 39h. Light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 37 a and 37 b is reflected by the reflection area 36 </ b> A of the reflection film 36 to illuminate the transparent liquid crystal panel 34. On the other hand, the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b are disposed toward the mechanical reels 3A to 3E at the upper and lower positions on the back side of the reflection film 36, and both ends thereof are supported by lamp holders 39c, 39d and 39e, 39f. . Light emitted from these fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b, reflected by the surfaces of the mechanical reels 3A to 3E and incident on the non-reflective region 36B illuminates the transparent liquid crystal panel 34. As described above, in the liquid crystal display device 30, the light irradiated from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b and further reflected from the reflection region 36A of the reflective film 36 and the light irradiated from the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b and further mechanical reels. The light reflected by the surfaces 3A to 3E and incident on the non-reflective region 36B illuminates the transparent liquid crystal panel 34. Therefore, the region of the liquid crystal display device 30 corresponding to the non-reflective region 36B of the reflective film 36 is a region that switches to a transparent / non-transparent state depending on whether or not the liquid crystal is being driven. The area of the liquid crystal display device corresponding to the area 36A is in a non-transparent state regardless of whether or not the liquid crystal is driven.

  In this slot machine 10, only a partial area of the display surface of the liquid crystal display device 30 is an area that switches to a transparent / non-transparent state, but the entire area of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 30 is transparent / non-transparent. It does not matter as a switching area. As described above, when the entire region of the liquid crystal display device 30 is a region that is switched to the transmissive state or the non-transmissive state, the reflective film 36 may be all the non-reflective region 36B or the reflective film 36 may be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the control device 100 is a microcomputer, and includes an interface circuit group 102, an input / output bus 104, a CPU 106, a ROM 108, a RAM 110, a communication interface circuit 111, a random number generator 112, and a motor drive circuit. 120, a speaker drive circuit 122, a hopper drive circuit 124, a seat control device 126, a display unit drive circuit 128, and a display / input control device 200.

  The interface circuit group 102 is connected to an input / output bus 104, and the input / output bus 104 inputs and outputs data signals or address signals to the CPU 106.

  A start switch 25 is connected to the interface circuit group 102. The game start signal output from the start switch 25 is converted into a predetermined signal in the interface circuit group 102 and then supplied to the input / output bus 104.

  A BET switch 23, a spin / repeat / bet switch 24 and a payout switch 26 are also connected to the interface circuit group 102. The switching signals output from these switches 23, 24 and 26 are also supplied to the interface circuit group 102, converted into predetermined signals by the interface circuit group 102, and then supplied to the input / output bus 104.

  An auto play switch 170 is also connected to the interface circuit group 102. A signal output from the auto play switch 170 is converted into a predetermined signal in the interface circuit group 102 and then supplied to the input / output bus 104.

  A coin sensor 43 is also connected to the interface circuit group 102. The coin sensor 43 is a sensor for detecting a coin inserted into the coin insertion slot 22, and is provided in association with the coin insertion slot 22. The sensing signal output from the coin sensor 43 is also supplied to the interface circuit group 102, converted into a predetermined signal by the interface circuit group 102, and then supplied to the input / output bus 104.

  A reel position detection circuit 46 is also connected to the interface circuit group 102. The reel position detection circuit 46 is a circuit for detecting the rotation position of each mechanical reel 3A to 3E based on a pulse signal from a reel rotation position sensor (not shown). The detection signal is also supplied to the interface circuit group 102, converted into a predetermined signal by the interface circuit group 102, and then supplied to the input / output bus 104.

  A ROM 108 and a RAM 110 are also connected to the input / output bus 104.

  The CPU 106 functions as basic game control means. Therefore, the CPU 106 reads the basic game program and executes the basic game when the start operation of the basic game is received by the start switch 25. The basic game program drives each of the stepping motors 45A to 45E to rotate all the mechanical reels 3A to 3E, thereby starting the change display of the symbols of the reels 3A to 3E, and then the stepping motors 45A to 45E. When the drive is stopped and the rotation of all the mechanical reels 3A to 3E is started to stop the variable display of the symbols of the reels 3A to 3E, and the combination of the stop symbols at that time indicates a winning combination , It is programmed to pay out coins according to the winning combination.

  The ROM 108 has a control program that controls the slot machine 10 in an integrated manner, a program for executing the routine shown in FIG. 9 (hereinafter referred to as “routine execution program”), initial data for executing the control program, In addition, various data tables used in the lottery are stored. The routine execution program includes the basic game program and the like.

  The RAM 110 temporarily stores flags and variable values used in the control program.

  A communication interface circuit 111 is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The communication interface circuit 111 is a circuit for communicating with a server or the like via various communication line networks including a public telephone line network and a LAN.

  A random number generator 112 for generating random numbers is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The random number generator 112 generates a random number included in a certain range of numerical values, for example, “0” to “65535 (2 to the 16th power-1)”. Alternatively, a random number may be generated by the arithmetic processing of the CPU 106.

  A motor drive circuit 120 for driving the stepping motors 45A to 45E and a display unit drive circuit 128 for driving the various display units 18 to 20 are also connected to the input / output bus 104. The CPU 106 controls the operations of the various display units 18 to 20 and the stepping motors 45A to 45E via the motor drive circuit 120 and the display unit drive circuit 128 in response to occurrence of a predetermined event.

  A seat control device 126 for controlling the reclining seat 300 is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The CPU 106 controls the operation of the reclining seat 300 via the seat control device 126 in response to occurrence of a predetermined event. The operation includes at least tilting and raising the backrest 52 of the reclining seat 300.

  A speaker drive circuit 122 for driving the speaker 41 is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The CPU 106 reads the sound data stored in the ROM 108 and transmits the read sound data to the speaker drive circuit 122 via the input / output bus 104. Thereby, a predetermined sound effect is emitted from the speaker 41.

  A hopper driving circuit 124 for driving the hopper 44 is also connected to the input / output bus 104. When the payout signal from the payout switch 26 is input, the CPU 106 outputs a drive signal to the hopper drive circuit 124 via the input / output bus 104. Accordingly, the hopper 44 pays out coins corresponding to the remaining number of credits stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110 at that time.

  A display / input control device 200 is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The CPU 106 generates an image display command corresponding to the game state and the game result, and outputs the generated image display command to the display / input control device 200 via the input / output bus 104. When an image display command from the CPU 106 is input, the display / input control device 200 generates a drive signal for driving the liquid crystal display device 30 based on the input image display command, and uses the generated drive signal. Output to the liquid crystal display device 30. As a result, a predetermined image is displayed on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 of the liquid crystal display device 30. The display / input control device 200 transmits a signal received by the touch panel 32 on the liquid crystal display device 30 as an input signal to the CPU 106 via the input / output bus 104.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the display / input control device 200 is a sub-microcomputer that performs image display processing and input control from the touch panel 32, and includes an interface circuit 202, an input / output bus 204, a CPU 206, a ROM 208, and a RAM 210. , VDP 212, video RAM 214, image data ROM 216, drive circuit 218, and touch panel control circuit 220.

  The interface circuit 202 is connected to the input / output bus 204. The image display command output from the CPU 106 on the control device 100 side is supplied to the input / output bus 204 via the interface circuit 202. The input / output bus 204 inputs / outputs data signals or address signals to / from the CPU 206.

  A ROM 208 and a RAM 210 are also connected to the input / output bus 204. The ROM 208 stores a display control program for generating a drive signal to be supplied to the liquid crystal display device 30 based on an image display command from the CPU 106 on the control device 100 side. On the other hand, the RAM 210 stores values of flags and variables used in the display control program.

  A VDP 212 is also connected to the input / output bus 204. The VDP 212 includes a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, a palette circuit, and the like, and is a processing device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 30. The VDP 212 is a video RAM 214 for storing image data in accordance with an image display command from the CPU 106 on the control device 100 side, and various image data including the above-described effect image data and the like. A ROM 216 is connected. Further, a drive circuit 218 that outputs a drive signal for driving the liquid crystal display device 30 is also connected to the VDP 212.

  The CPU 206 reads out and executes a display control program stored in the ROM 208, thereby storing image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 in the video RAM 214 in accordance with an image display command from the CPU 106 on the control device 100 side. Let The image display command includes various image display commands including a display command for the effect image.

  The image data ROM 216 stores various image data including the data of the effect image.

  The touch panel control circuit 220 receives a signal pressed on the touch panel 32 functioning as a touch switch on the liquid crystal display device 30, and transmits the signal to the CPU 106 via the input / output bus 204.

  As is apparent from the above description, in the present embodiment, the various processes described in the appended claims can be performed in various ways according to the programs stored in the ROM 108 and the ROM 108. It can be said that the control device 100 includes the CPU 106 that performs control, the RAM 110 that functions as a working area of the CPU 106, and the display / input control device 200 that controls driving of the liquid crystal display device 30. When interpreted in a narrow sense, the contents of processing executed by the display / input control device 200 including the CPU 206, ROM 208, RAM 210, VDP 212, video RAM 214, image data ROM 216, drive circuit 218, and touch panel control circuit 220. Is also included. This will become clearer from the flow of the processing operation of the slot machine 10 described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 12.

  9 and 12 show a routine for controlling the slot machine 10 executed by the control device 100 described above. The series of routines shown in FIGS. 9 and 12 are called and executed at a predetermined timing from the main program of the slot machine 10, which is executed in advance.

  In the following, the slot machine 10 is activated in advance, and on the other hand, the variables used in the CPU 106 on the control device 100 side are initialized to predetermined values, so that the slot machine 10 is in steady operation. And

  First, the flow of processing operations of the slot machine 10 that controls the reclining seat 300 in the auto play mode will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 1, the CPU 106 on the control device 100 side determines whether or not the credit that is the remaining number of coins inserted by the player remains (whether or not the credit number is “1” or more). Specifically, the CPU 106 reads the number of credits stored in the RAM 110 and performs processing based on the read number of credits. If the number of credits is “0”, the CPU 106 cannot start the game, and thus ends this routine without performing any processing. On the other hand, if the number of credits is “1” or more, the CPU 106 determines that credits remain and moves the process to step S2.

  In step S <b> 2, the CPU 106 determines whether an operation input signal of the auto play switch 170 has been detected. Specifically, CPU 106 determines whether or not a signal transmitted by an operation input of auto play switch 170 has been received. If an operation input signal for the auto play switch 170 is detected, the CPU 106 moves the process to step S3, and if no operation input signal for the auto play switch 170 is detected, the process moves to step S2.

  In step S3, the CPU 106 shifts to the auto play mode and shifts the processing to step S4. Specifically, the CPU 106 detects a game start signal automatically output without operating the start switch 25, and executes the basic game.

  In step S4, the CPU 106 determines whether the number of credits is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. Specifically, the CPU 106 reads the number of credits stored in the RAM 110, and determines whether or not it is a predetermined number or more. If the number is not less than the predetermined number, the CPU 106 moves the process to step S5, and if not, the process moves to step S4.

  In step S5, the CPU 106 displays the reclining selection screen 1 (see FIG. 10), and the process proceeds to step S6.

  The reclining selection screen 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The reclining selection screen 1 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 by the CPU 106 via the display / input control device 200, and the player sees the display of “Auto play mode rush! Do you lean back?” With the hand 400, the “Yes” button 401 or the “No” button 402 can be operated via the touch panel 32.

  Returning to FIG. 9, in step S <b> 6, the CPU 106 determines whether a switch operation input signal for tilting the backrest 52 is detected. Specifically, when the CPU 106 receives a signal output by the player operating the “Yes” button 401 from the touch panel control circuit 220, the CPU 106 determines that the backrest 52 has been selected. The process moves to step S7. On the other hand, when the CPU 106 receives a signal output from the touch panel control circuit 220 when the player operates the “No” button 402, the CPU 106 determines that the backrest 52 is not selected and steps the processing. Move to S8.

  In step S <b> 7, the CPU 106 transmits a signal for tilting the backrest 52. Specifically, the CPU 106 transmits a signal for tilting the backrest 52 to the seat control device 126, tilts the backrest 52 provided in the reclining seat 300 backward via the seat control device 126, and moves the process to step S8. . The backrest 52 may be manually tilted.

  In step S8, the CPU 106 displays an auto play mode notification screen (see FIG. 11), and the process proceeds to step S9.

  The auto play mode notification screen shown in FIG. 11 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 via the display / input control device 200 when the CPU 106 receives a signal transmitted by an operation input of the auto play switch 170. The CPU 106 displays “currently in auto play mode” and informs other players that the auto play mode has been selected.

  Returning to FIG. 9, in step S <b> 9, the CPU 106 determines whether or not a credit that is the remaining number of coins inserted by the player remains (whether or not the credit number is “1” or more). The specific determination method of the CPU 106 is as described above. If CPU 106 determines that credits remain, the process proceeds to step S9. If CPU 106 determines that no credits remain, the process proceeds to step S10.

  In step S <b> 10, the CPU 106 raises the backrest 52. Specifically, the CPU 106 raises the backrest 52 provided to the reclining seat 300 forward via the seat control device 126. The backrest 52 may be manually raised. When the process in step S10 ends, the CPU 106 ends this routine.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the flow of the processing operation of the slot machine 10 that controls the reclining seat 300 in the free spin mode will be described.

  In step S <b> 11, the CPU 106 on the control device 100 side determines whether or not a credit that is the remaining number of coins inserted by the player remains (whether or not the credit number is “1” or more). Specifically, the CPU 106 reads the number of credits stored in the RAM 110 and performs processing based on the read number of credits. If the number of credits is “0”, the CPU 106 cannot start the game, and thus ends this routine without performing any processing. On the other hand, when the number of credits is “1” or more, the CPU 106 determines that credits remain, and moves the process to step S12.

  In step S12, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the free spin mode has been entered due to the start of the bonus game. Specifically, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the bonus game has started. In the case of shifting to the free spin mode, the CPU 106 shifts the processing to step S13, and in the case of not shifting to the free spin mode, the processing shifts to step S12.

  In step S13, the CPU 106 displays the reclining selection screen 2 (see FIG. 13), and moves the process to step S14.

  The reclining selection screen 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The reclining selection screen 2 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 by the CPU 106 via the display / input control device 200, and the player displays “BONUS! Entering free spin mode! Do you lean back?” The user can operate the “Yes” button 401 or the “No” button 402 via the touch panel 32 with the hand 400.

  Returning to FIG. 12, in step S <b> 14, the CPU 106 determines whether a switch operation input signal for tilting the backrest 52 is detected. Specifically, when the CPU 106 receives a signal output by the player operating the “Yes” button 401 from the touch panel control circuit 220, the CPU 106 determines that the backrest 52 has been selected. The process moves to step S15. On the other hand, when the CPU 106 receives a signal output from the touch panel control circuit 220 when the player operates the “No” button 402, the CPU 106 determines that the backrest 52 is not selected and steps the processing. Move to S16.

  In step S <b> 15, the CPU 106 transmits a signal for tilting the backrest 52. Specifically, the CPU 106 transmits a signal for tilting the backrest 52 to the seat control device 126, tilts the backrest 52 provided in the reclining seat 300 backward via the seat control device 126, and moves the process to step S16. . The backrest 52 may be manually tilted.

  In step S16, the CPU 106 displays a free spin mode notification screen (see FIG. 14), and the process proceeds to step S17.

  The CPU 106 displays the free spin mode notification screen shown in FIG. 14 on the liquid crystal display device 30 via the display / input control device 200. The display / input control device 200 displays “currently in free spin mode”, and notifies other players that it has entered the free spin mode.

  Returning to FIG. 12, in step S17, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the free spin mode has ended. Specifically, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the bonus game has ended. If the CPU 106 determines that the free spin mode has ended, it moves the process to step S18, and if it determines that the free spin mode has not ended, it moves the process to step S17.

  In step S <b> 18, the CPU 106 raises the backrest 52. Specifically, the CPU 106 raises the backrest 52 provided to the reclining seat 300 forward via the seat control device 126. The backrest 52 may be manually raised. When the process in step S18 ends, the CPU 106 ends this routine.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 10 including the reclining seat 300 having at least the seat portion 51 and the backrest 52 automatically executes the game by detecting the operation input signal of the auto play switch 170. The backrest 52 of the reclining seat 300 can be tilted by shifting to the auto play mode and detecting a switch operation input signal for tilting the backrest 52. As a result, when the player selects the auto play mode, it becomes possible for the player to lie down on the seat, and by taking a nap, fatigue and stress accumulated by continuing the game for a long time. In addition, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of eliminating the drowsiness and allowing the game to be continued for a long time so as to earn revenue.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 10 detects the operation input signal of the auto play switch 170, thereby shifting to the auto play mode and detecting the operation input signal of the switch for tilting the backrest 52. And the backrest 52 of the reclining seat 300 can be brought down on the condition that the number of credits is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. As a result, for example, the player can continue playing the game while taking a nap under the condition that the number of credits is 100 or more. By appropriately setting this predetermined number, it is possible to adjust the time until the number of credits becomes zero and the game is finished, and to secure an appropriate time for the player to take a nap and recover from fatigue. be able to.

  Further, in this embodiment, the slot machine 10 shifts to a free spin mode in which a game is automatically executed when a bonus game advantageous to the player starts, and an operation input of a switch for defeating the backrest 52 is performed. The backrest 52 of the reclining seat 300 can be tilted on condition that a signal is detected. As a result, when the bonus game starts and enters the free spin mode, the player can lie down on the seat and accumulate by continuing the game for a long time by taking a nap. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can eliminate tiredness, stress, and drowsiness, and can continue to play games for a long time to earn revenue.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the slot machine 10 raises the backrest 52 after the game is over when the backrest 52 is defeated in the auto play mode. When the number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10), the backrest 52 may be raised. As a result, the slot machine 10 can wake up the player who is taking a nap and insert credits by raising the backrest 52 when the game may end because the remaining credit amount is small. And the game can be continued.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the slot machine 10 can tilt the backrest 52 by operating the “Yes” button 401 on the liquid crystal display device 30. As a result, the player can select whether to tilt the backrest 52 backward by operating the “Yes” button 401 on the liquid crystal display device 30. Therefore, if the user chooses to defeat the backrest 52, he can take a nap by lying down. Further, when it is desired to keep track of the progress of the game without taking a nap, it is possible to operate the “No” button 402 on the liquid crystal display device 30 and not select to tilt the backrest 52 backward.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine has been described. However, the present invention can be similarly applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko machines.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a mechanical reel slot machine has been described. However, the present invention can also be applied to a so-called simulation reel slot machine.

  It goes without saying that various design changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims attached to this specification.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not restricted to embodiment mentioned above. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a figure showing that the slot machine concerning an embodiment of the invention is connected with a reclining seat (seat mode). It is a figure showing that the slot machine concerning an embodiment of the invention is connected with a reclining seat (bed mode). It is a perspective view showing the appearance composition of the slot machine concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is an enlarged front view which expands and shows the display area of the slot machine. It is a perspective view which shows the schematic structure of the liquid crystal display device of the slot machine in the state seen from the back side. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a partial configuration of the liquid crystal display device illustrated in FIG. 5. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the control apparatus of the slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the display / input control apparatus of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a processing operation of the slot machine which controls the reclining seat in auto play mode. It is a figure which shows the reclining selection screen. It is a figure which shows an auto play mode alerting | reporting screen. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of processing operation of the slot machine which controls the reclining seat in free spin mode. It is a figure which shows the reclining selection screen. It is a figure which shows a free spin mode alerting | reporting screen.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Slot machine 3A-3E Mechanical reel 30 Liquid crystal display device 34 Transparent liquid crystal panel 100 Control apparatus 102 Interface circuit group 104 I / O bus 106 CPU
108 ROM
110 RAM
126 Sheet control device 200 Display / input control device 202 Interface circuit 204 I / O bus 206 CPU
208 ROM
210 RAM
212 VDP
214 Video RAM
216 Image data ROM
218 Drive circuit 300 Reclining seat L1-L9 Effective line

Claims (6)

A reclining seat having at least a seating portion and a backrest;
A seat control device for controlling the tilting back of the reclining seat;
A switch for defeating the backrest of the reclining seat;
An auto play switch for shifting to an auto play mode for executing a game by automatically transmitting and detecting a game start signal;
Executing a game in response to a game start operation from a player, detecting an operation input signal of the auto play switch, shifting to the auto play mode, and executing the game in the auto play mode; A game controller, comprising: a game controller that transmits a signal for tilting the backrest of the reclining seat to the seat control device on the condition that a signal of an operation input of a switch for tilting the backrest is detected. Machine. A reclining seat having at least a seating portion and a backrest;
A seat control device for controlling the tilting back of the reclining seat;
A switch for defeating the backrest of the reclining seat;
A credit number counting device that counts the number of credits required to run the game;
An auto play switch for shifting to an auto play mode for executing a game by automatically transmitting and detecting a game start signal;
Executing a game in response to a game start operation from a player, detecting an operation input signal of the auto play switch, shifting to the auto play mode, and executing the game in the auto play mode; On the condition that the number of credits counted by the credit number counting device is equal to or greater than a predetermined number and detecting a signal of an operation input of a switch for defeating the backrest, the seat control device, And a game controller that transmits a signal for tilting the backrest of the reclining seat. A reclining seat having at least a seating portion and a backrest;
A seat control device for controlling the tilting back of the reclining seat;
A switch for defeating the backrest of the reclining seat;
The game is executed in response to a game start operation from the player, and when a bonus game advantageous to the player starts, the game automatically enters the free spin mode in which the game is executed, and the game is executed in the free spin mode. And a game controller that transmits a signal for tilting the backrest of the reclining seat to the seat control device on the condition that a signal of an operation input of a switch for tilting the backrest is detected. A featured gaming machine. A reclining seat having at least a seating portion and a backrest;
A seat control device for controlling the tilting back of the reclining seat;
A switch for defeating the backrest of the reclining seat;
In a gaming machine comprising an auto play switch for shifting to an auto play mode for executing a game by automatically transmitting and detecting a game start signal, the game controller proceeds the game,
Executing a game in response to a game start operation from a player;
A step of shifting to the auto play mode by detecting a signal of an operation input of the auto play switch;
A signal for tilting the backrest of the reclining seat is transmitted to the seat control device on condition that the game is executed in the auto play mode and a signal of a switch operation input for tilting the backrest is detected. And a method comprising: A reclining seat having at least a seating portion and a backrest;
A seat control device for controlling the tilting back of the reclining seat;
A switch for defeating the backrest of the reclining seat;
A credit number counting device that counts the number of credits necessary to run the game;
In a gaming machine comprising an auto play switch for shifting to an auto play mode for executing a game by automatically transmitting and detecting a game start signal, the game controller proceeds the game,
Executing a game in response to a game start operation from a player;
A step of shifting to the auto play mode by detecting a signal of an operation input of the auto play switch;
Detecting a game input in the auto play mode, the number of credits counted by the credit number counting device being equal to or greater than a predetermined number, and a switch operation input signal for tilting the backrest And a step of transmitting a signal to tilt the backrest of the reclining seat to the seat control device. A reclining seat having at least a seating portion and a backrest;
A seat control device for controlling the tilting back of the reclining seat;
In a gaming machine comprising a switch for defeating the backrest of the reclining seat, a game controller is a method for advancing the game,
Executing a game in response to a game start operation from a player;
A transition to a free spin mode in which a game is automatically executed when a bonus game advantageous to the player starts;
A signal for tilting the backrest of the reclining seat is transmitted to the seat control device on condition that the game is executed in the free spin mode and a signal of a switch operation input for tilting the backrest is detected. And a method comprising:

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