JP2008296042A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine by which a game player can continue the game by feeling no boredom. <P>SOLUTION: A light source is installed on the inside of reels. This game machine is constituted in such a manner that by a displaying surface for visually checking the reels, the game player can visually check identification information images when the light source irradiates it with light. When the light source does not radiate light, the game player cannot visually check the identification information images. The game machine by this way is provided. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a slot game machine, a reel provided inside the game machine is driven to rotate, and the game situation changes depending on the contents when the identification information image drawn on the reel is stopped and displayed. Yes.

  For example, a slot gaming machine has three built-in reels that are visible to the player from the front of the gaming machine. As described above, identification information images are drawn on these reels, and the player plays a game while expecting that the combination of the identification information images will be a combination that is advantageous to him / her. .

  On the other hand, some recent slot machines have a reel that rotates in the horizontal direction above the slot machine, for example, in addition to the three reels described above. In such a slot game machine, a future gaming state in the slot game machine is predicted depending on the type of the identification information pattern when the reel is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the conventional slot game machine, various effects using the reel are devised, and the game can be performed without being bored for the player.

  However, among various effects using these reels, there are those that have a particularly slow rotation speed. In such slot machines, the movement of the identification information image drawn on the reels can be easily seen by the player. Some of them can easily know the current or future gaming state.

  In this way, if the player can easily grasp the gaming state, the player can grasp the next gaming state where the reel is likely to be stopped and displayed, so the player immediately feels praise, and consequently the game You may even feel bored and stop playing.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to continue playing without feeling bored.

  In the present invention, a light source is provided in the inner part of the reel, and the display surface for visually recognizing the reel allows the player to visually recognize the identification information image when the light source emits light, and the light source emits light. When not, a gaming machine configured so that the player cannot visually recognize the identification information image is provided.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A symbol sequence on which a plurality of types of identification information images necessary for a game are drawn, and a display surface for making the identification information image drawn on the symbol sequence visible to a player, A gaming machine in which a game that can shift to a state advantageous to the player according to the identification information image when the identification information image is stopped and displayed is performed, and at the back of the symbol row, with respect to the display surface A light source for irradiating light, and the display surface can be viewed by the player when the light source irradiates light, and when the light source does not irradiate light. A gaming machine formed so that a player cannot visually recognize the identification information image.

  According to the present invention, “a symbol row on which a plurality of types of identification information images necessary for a game are drawn, and a display surface for making the identification information image drawn on the symbol row visible to a player. A gaming machine in which a game that can shift to a state advantageous to the player is performed according to the identification information image when the identification information image is stopped and displayed. A light source for irradiating light to the surface is provided, and the display surface is such that the player can visually recognize the identification information image when the light source irradiates light, and the light source irradiates light. When not, the player can be configured so that the player cannot visually recognize the identification information image ”.

  By configuring in this way, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the content of the identification information image that is stopped and displayed until the light source is irradiated is not known. It is impossible to know whether it is moving to an advantageous state or not. This gives the player a great sense of hope and excitement.

  (2) The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the display surface is subjected to smoke processing.

  According to the present invention, the display surface can be configured to be “smoke-processed”. Thereby, the effect described in (1) can be realized more easily.

  According to the present invention, "a symbol sequence on which a plurality of types of identification information images necessary for a game are drawn, and a display surface for making the identification information image drawn on the symbol sequence visible to a player; A gaming machine in which a game that can shift to a state advantageous to a player is performed according to the identification information image when the identification information image is stopped and displayed, A light source for irradiating light to the display surface is provided, and the display surface can be visually recognized by the player when the light source emits light, and the light source emits light. It is configured that the player is formed so that the player cannot visually recognize the identification information image when it is not irradiated.

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

  [Configuration] FIG. 1 shows an outline of the slot gaming machine 10.

  Three vertically long rectangular display windows 14L, 14C, and 14R are provided on the front surface of the housing 12 forming the entire slot gaming machine 10. These display windows 14L, 14C, 14R have five winning lines, that is, three horizontally (center L1, up and down L2A, L2B) and two diagonally (diagonally downward L3A, obliquely upward L3B). The winning line is established. On the left end and the right end of these pay lines L1, L2A, L2B, L3A and L3B, there are a pay line (hereinafter referred to as an active line) activated by the number of inserted medals, and the number of medals bet. Are displayed in order from the top, such as “3”, “2”, “1”, “2”, “3”.

  When the player operates the 1-BET switch 20, one of the five winning lines, for example, the winning line L1 is activated, and when the 2-BET switch 22 is operated, of the five winning lines. When three winning lines L1, L2A and L2B, for example, are activated and the maximum BET switch 24 is operated, all five winning lines, that is, L1, L2A, L2B, L3A and L3B are activated. The activated winning line is clearly indicated by turning on an effective line display lamp 44 (see FIG. 7) provided on the back of the betting number display unit 18.

  Inside the housing 12, three reels 26L, 26C, and 26R on which images of a plurality of types of symbols are drawn are rotatably provided on each outer peripheral surface. Each of these reels 26L, 26C, and 26R is provided so as to be visible through the display windows 14L, 14C, and 14R described above. As will be described later, in the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R, in the display windows 14L, 14C, and 14R, the symbol images (see FIG. 2) drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R move from top to bottom. It is driven to rotate.

  A substantially horizontal pedestal portion 28 is provided below the display windows 14L, 14C, and 14R described above, and a display device 30 including a liquid crystal display panel is provided at the center thereof. On the display device 30, the number of medals acquired by the player himself is displayed.

  On the right side of the display device 30, there is provided a medal slot 31 through which a large number of medals can be inserted at once.

  Also, on the left side of the display device 30, a 1-BET switch 20 for placing only one of the already inserted medals into a game bet is already inserted by a single push operation. The 2-BET switch 22 for targeting only two of the medals being gamed and the maximum number of medals that can be used for one game among the already inserted medals A maximum BET switch 24 is provided for the purpose. By pushing these BET switches 20, 22 or 24, the above-described winning line is activated according to the pushed BET switch. The game can be started by pressing the 1-BET switch 20, the 2-BET switch 22, or the maximum BET switch 24 as described above.

  A start lever 32 is tiltably provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal portion 28. When the player tilts the start lever 32, the rotation of the three reels 26L, 26C, and 26R described above is started all at once. When the three reels 26L, 26C, and 26R rotate, the symbol images drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R are displayed variably in the display windows 14L, 14C, and 14R, respectively. Become.

  When the rotation speeds of the three reels 26L, 26C, and 26R described above reach a constant speed, an operation by a player on stop buttons 34L, 34C, and 34R described later becomes effective.

  Three stop buttons 34L, 34C, and 34R are provided in the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 28. The stop button 34L corresponds to the reel 26L, the stop button 34C corresponds to the reel 26C, and the stop button 34R corresponds to the reel 26R. When the player pushes the stop button 34L, the reel 26L stops. When the player pushes the stop button 34C, the reel 26C stops, and when the player pushes the stop button 34R. The reel 26R is stopped.

  When the reel 26L, the reel 26C, and the reel 26R are stopped, the symbol images (see FIG. 2) drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reel 26L, the reel 26C, and the reel 26R are the above-described winning lines L1, L2A, L2B, It is controlled to be positioned and displayed at L3A and L3B.

  On the left side of the start lever 32, a payout button 36a is provided. When the player pushes the payout button 36a, the inserted medal is paid out from the medal payout port 38 at the lower front, and the payout medal is stored in the medal receiving portion 40.

  On the upper side of the medal receiving portion 40, a sound transmission port is provided for outputting sound emitted from a speaker 42 (see FIG. 7) housed inside the housing 12 to the outside of the housing 12.

  Each of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R described above has a predetermined number of, for example, 21 images of a plurality of types of symbols on the outer peripheral surface. Each of these symbols is assigned a code number of “0” to “20”, and the relationship between the symbol image and the code number is stored in a ROM 108 described later as a data table.

  As will be described later, this data table is used when associating the rotational angle positions of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R with the design image. For example, when the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R are stopped, the winning lines of the display windows 14L, 14C, and 14R are referred to by referring to the data table based on the information on the rotational angle positions of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R. It is possible to specify an image of a symbol that is stopped and displayed on L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, and L3B.

  The ROM 108 also stores a winning symbol combination table showing a relationship between a combination of symbols to be awarded as a winning combination and a payout number of medals to be paid out when the symbol combination is achieved. The combination of symbols and the payout number of medals to be paid out will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Hereinafter, the gaming state in the slot game will be described. There are three types of game states in the slot game: games in the normal game state, games in the regular bonus state (hereinafter referred to as RB game), and games in the big bonus state (hereinafter referred to as BB game). The BB game is a game in “a state advantageous to the player”, and, as will be described later, the game in the normal game state is shifted to a game in the “state advantageous to the player”.

  In the game in the normal gaming state, when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line becomes a predetermined combination, for example, “three shaku balls”-“three shaku balls”-“three shaku balls” When a combination such as “Large”-“Large”-“Large” is made, it is determined that a small win is won, and a predetermined number of medals (see FIG. 3) are paid out to the player, and one game is completed. .

  Also, when a combination of different symbols on the active line, for example, a combination of “large fireworks”-“large fireworks”-“large fireworks”, the game is played once again without inserting medals. It becomes so-called replay and replay that can be performed.

  Furthermore, when it does not correspond to any combination of the winning symbol combination table on the active line, it becomes “disappear”.

  Furthermore, when a combination of symbols such as symbols “7”-“7”-“7” of the same color is stopped and displayed on the active line, the game shifts to a BB game described later.

  When a combination of symbols such as “HANABI”-“HANABI”-“HANABI” is stopped and displayed on the active line, the game proceeds to an RB game described later.

  As described above, the RB game described above is a game that is executed when a combination of symbols such as “HANABI”-“HANABI”-“HANABI” are arranged on the active line during the game in the normal gaming state. In this RB game, a single medal game called a JAC game can be played a plurality of times. In this JAC game, when a combination of “large fireworks”-“large fireworks”-“large fireworks”, etc. are arranged on the active line L1, a predetermined number, for example, 15 medals are paid out for winning the JAC game. Although “missing” occurs in the JAC game, the JAC game occurs with a high probability of about 9/10. This RB game is terminated when, for example, JAC game winnings occur eight times, or when the total number of JAC games executed during the RB game reaches, for example, twelve times, and the game returns to the normal gaming state.

  On the other hand, in the BB game described above, a combination of an RB game and a game called a general game can be played a plurality of times. When shifting to the BB game, first, a general game is executed. In the general game during the BB game, “displacement” may also occur. For example, “three shaku balls” — “three shaku balls” — “three shaku balls”, “large” — “large” — “large” The small hits due to combinations of the above occur with a higher probability than the game in the normal gaming state described above. Further, in the general game during the BB game, a small hit may be generated by a combination of symbols that does not occur in the game in the normal game state.

  In the general game in the BB game, when a combination of “large fireworks”-“large fireworks”-“large fireworks” is arranged, a predetermined number of medals (see FIG. 3) are paid out, and then a plurality of bonus games. It shifts to the RB game which can perform. In the BB game, for example, when the bonus game winning is generated 8 times or the total number of bonus games executed during the RB game reaches, for example, 12 times, the first set of BB games is ended.

  When the first RB game ends, the general game in the BB game described above is performed again, and when a combination of “large fireworks”-“large fireworks”-“large fireworks” occurs in this general game, then again The RB game described above is performed.

  The BB game is a repeated game in which a general game and an RB game are set as one set. When this set of games is played a predetermined number of times, for example, three times, the BB game is ended and the game is returned to the normal game state. However, even if the total number of games in the general gaming state exceeds a predetermined number, for example, 30 during the BB game, the BB game is ended and the game is returned to the normal gaming state.

  A belt reel display window 71 is provided above the slot gaming machine 10. A belt reel 131 (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, is provided inside the belt reel display window 71. The player can confirm the current gaming state by confirming the symbol drawn on the belt reel 131 displayed from the belt reel display window 71.

  FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the internal structure of the slot gaming machine 10 as viewed from above when the belt reel display window 71 is cut horizontally.

  Inside the band reel display window 71, a band reel 131 having a circular cross section and an effect lamp 132 are provided. The belt reel 131 is provided with a shaft at its center, and is configured to be driven to rotate about this shaft. A plurality of symbols are drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the belt reel 131, and these symbols are projected onto the belt reel display window 71 when light is irradiated from the inside of the belt reel 131 by the effect lamp 132. .

  5 and 6 show examples of symbols drawn on the belt reel 131. FIG. 5 and 6 show some of a plurality of symbols drawn on the belt reel 131. FIG.

  FIG. 5 shows a star-shaped pattern drawn on the belt reel 131. The star-shaped symbol is stopped so as to be positioned in the immediate vicinity of the belt reel display window 71, and when the effect lamp 132 is irradiated, the image is projected onto the belt reel display window 71. FIG. 6 shows a character pattern drawn on the belt reel 131. This character symbol is also projected on the belt reel display window 71 and visually recognized by the player, like the star symbol in FIG.

  Note that these star symbols and character symbols are displayed so as to imply the current gaming state. Specifically, when a star-shaped symbol is displayed, there is a chance that the BB game can be aligned, or when a character symbol is displayed, there is a possibility that some small role can be aligned. It will be higher.

  Here, the belt reel display window 71 is formed by subjecting its surface to smoke treatment. By performing the smoke process, in the slot gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the symbols drawn on the belt reel 131 are not visible to the player unless the effect lamp 132 is irradiated with light. In the slot gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect lamp 132 is irradiated after the belt reel 131 has finished rotating.

  Accordingly, the player cannot recognize his current gaming state until the rotation of the belt reel 131 is completed and the effect lamp 132 is irradiated. Compared to the above, it is possible to play a game with more sense of expectation and excitement.

  Next, FIG. 7 shows a block diagram showing a configuration of a main control circuit including a control circuit for controlling the slot gaming machine 10 and peripheral devices electrically connected thereto.

  The start lever 32 described above is connected to the interface circuit group 102 of the main control circuit 100, and the interface circuit group 102 is connected to the input / output bus 104. The start signal generated from the start lever 32 is converted into a desired signal in the interface circuit group 102 and then supplied to the input / output bus 104. The input / output bus 104 is configured to input / output data signals or address signals to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as a main CPU) 106.

  The interface circuit group 102 is also connected to stop buttons 34L, 34C, 34R, 1-BET switch 20, 2-BET switch 22, maximum BET switch 24, and payout buttons 36a and 36b. Signals generated from these buttons and switches are also supplied to the interface circuit group 102, converted into desired signals, and then supplied to the input / output bus 104.

  Furthermore, a medal counter 52 and a medal passage sensor 54 are also connected to the interface circuit group 102. Signals generated from these counters and sensors are also supplied to the interface circuit group 102, converted into desired signals, and then supplied to the input / output bus 104.

  A ROM (read only memory) 108 and a RAM (random access memory) 110 are also connected to the input / output bus 104 described above. The ROM 108 stores a control program that controls the overall flow of the slot machine. Further, the ROM 108 stores initial data for executing the control program. Furthermore, the above-described data table, winning symbol combination table, and winning mode table described later are also stored.

  Further, the RAM 110 temporarily stores flags and variable values used in the control program described above.

  The input / output bus 104 is also provided with a random number generator 112 for generating random numbers. The random number generator 112 generates a random number included in a certain range of numerical values, for example, 0 to 16383 (2 to the 15th power). Note that the random number may be generated by the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 106.

  A motor drive circuit 114 is connected to the input / output bus 104. The motor drive circuit 114 is connected to stepping motors 62L, 62C, and 62R that rotationally drive each of the three reels 26L, 26C, and 26R. Each of the stepping motors 62L, 62C, and 62R is provided inside the three reels 26L, 26C, and 26R, and the rotation shafts of the stepping motors 62L, 62C, and 62R are the rotation centers of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R. The reels 26L, 26C, 26R are provided in the stepping motors 62L, 62C, 62R.

  The drive control command issued from the main CPU 106 is converted into a drive signal by the motor drive circuit 114, and the drive signal is supplied to the stepping motors 62L, 62C, 62R. The drive control command includes a rotation speed command, and performs rotation control and stop control of the stepping motors 62L, 62C, and 62R, and also performs rotation speed control.

  As described above, the main CPU 106 controls the stepping motors 62L, 62C, and 62R, thereby performing the rotation control and stop control of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R, and the rotation speed.

  Each of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R is provided with a rotation angle position sensor (not shown) for detecting the rotation angle position of each reel. The rotation angle position sensor is a reel rotation angle position detection circuit 116. It is connected to the. When a signal indicating the rotation angle position of each of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R is generated from the rotation angle position sensor, the signal is supplied to the reel rotation angle position detection circuit 116, converted into a predetermined signal, and then input / output bus 104. To be supplied.

  The main CPU 106 calculates the code number of the symbol from the supplied rotation angle position, and identifies the symbol image displayed in each of the display windows 14L, 14C, 14R by referring to the data table described above. Can do it.

  A lamp driving circuit 118 for driving the effective line display lamp 44 is also connected to the input / output bus 104, and the main CPU 106 is issued from the 1-BET switch 20, the 2-BET switch 22, or the maximum BET switch 24. A drive command is issued to the lamp drive circuit 118 according to the signal, and the effective line display lamp 44 is driven to light according to the drive command.

  Further, a sub control circuit 130 is also connected to the input / output bus 104. As shown in FIG. 7, the sub control circuit 130 is a circuit for controlling the display device 30, the speaker 42, the belt reel 131, and the effect lamp 132 described above. A block diagram of the sub-control circuit 130 is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the sub control circuit 130 includes a sub CPU 1310, a sub RAM 1320, a sub ROM 1330, an image control circuit 120 that drives the display device 30, a sound source IC 1340, a power amplifier 1350, and a motor that controls the belt reel 131. A lamp driving circuit 1370 for controlling the driving circuit 1360 and the effect lamp 132 is mounted.

  The sub CPU 1310 reads image data, character data, and the like stored in the image ROM 1210, controls the image control IC 1220, and displays a predetermined display image on the display device 30. Further, the sub CPU 1310 reads out audio data stored in the sound ROM 1380 and supplies the data to the power amplifier 1350 via the sound source IC 1340. By doing so, a predetermined sound is emitted from the speaker 42.

  The sub control circuit 130 receives the start command signal from the main control circuit 100 and controls the belt reel 131. In the sub control circuit 130, the belt reel 131 is subjected to rotation control and stop control by the motor drive circuit 1360 that receives the control signal of the sub CPU 1310, and at the same time, the rotation speed is controlled. The effect lamp 132 is turned on and off by a lamp driving circuit 1370 that receives a control signal from the sub CPU 1310.

  [Operation] Next, control operations of the main control circuit 100 and the main CPU 106 will be described with reference to main flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, the main CPU 106 performs an initialization process before starting the game (step S11).

  Specifically, the main CPU 106 performs processing for deleting data such as communication data. When the initialization process is completed, the main CPU 106 executes the process of step S12.

  Next, the main CPU 106 executes processing for clearing the RAM at the end of the game (step S12).

  Specifically, the main CPU 106 clears the status and communication data of the previous game stored in the RAM 110, writes game parameters necessary for the game, sets the start address of the sequence program, and the like. When the process of clearing the RAM at the end of the game ends, the main CPU 106 executes the process of step S13.

  Next, the main CPU 106 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic medal insertion (step S13).

  To determine whether or not there is an automatic insertion of medals, that is, to determine whether or not a replay prize has been won in the previous game. The main CPU 106 refers to the game data recorded in the RAM 110 to make this determination. In this process, if it is determined that there has been an automatic input, the main CPU 106 shifts the process to step S14. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no automatic input, the main CPU 106 shifts the processing to step S15.

  Next, the main CPU 106 executes a process for automatically inserting game medals for the insertion request (step S14).

  In this process, the main CPU 106 performs a process such that the slot gaming machine 10 can start a game. That is, a process of changing to a state in which medals necessary for the next game are inserted is performed. When the process of automatically inserting medals for the insertion request is completed, the main CPU 106 shifts the process to step S16.

  Next, in step S15, the main CPU 106 executes processing for inserting game medals.

  In this process, the main CPU 106 determines whether or not a new medal has been inserted, that is, whether or not a signal has been input from the medal passage sensor 54 when the player has inserted a medal into the medal slot 31. It is determined whether or not there is an input due to the BET switches 20, 22, and 24 being operated. When the process of inserting game medals is completed, the main CPU 106 shifts the process to step S16.

  Next, the main CPU 106 executes a process of determining whether or not the start switch is on (step S16).

  In this process, the main CPU 106 determines whether or not there is an input by operating the start lever 32. In this process, if the main CPU 106 determines that the start switch is on, the process proceeds to step S17. On the other hand, when the main CPU 106 determines that the start switch is not on, the process of step S16 is performed again.

  Next, the main CPU 106 performs processing to determine whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous game (step S17).

  In this process, a process is performed in which a timer (not shown) built in the main CPU 106 determines whether or not the result of the time measured from the end of the previous game is 4.1 seconds or more. If it is determined that the time is 4.1 seconds or longer, the main CPU 106 shifts the processing to step S19. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time is not longer than 4.1 seconds, the main CPU 106 shifts the processing to step S18.

  Next, the main CPU 106 performs a process of digesting the game start waiting time (step S18).

  This process is a process for digesting the remaining waiting time when 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the previous game ended. When the process for digesting the waiting time is completed, the main CPU 106 shifts the process to step S19.

  Next, the main CPU 106 executes a process of setting one game monitoring timer (step S19).

  In this process, the main CPU 106 sets a timer built in the main CPU 106 and starts measuring time to monitor one game. When the process for setting one game monitoring timer is completed, the main CPU 106 shifts the process to step S31 (see FIG. 10).

  Next, the main CPU 106 executes a probability lottery process (step S31).

  In this process, first, a random number for lottery is extracted using the random number generator 112, and the internal winning combination to which the extracted random value corresponds is determined and determined. Further, the stop table to be used is also determined according to the internal winning combination determined in this process. These processes are performed based on instructions from the main CPU 106. When the probability lottery process ends, the main CPU 106 shifts the process to step S32.

  Next, the main CPU 106 executes a process of rotating the reel (step S32).

  In this process, the main CPU 106 controls the motor drive circuit 114 to perform control to rotate the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R. In this control, acceleration processing is performed from the state where the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R are stopped, and after reaching a certain speed, constant speed rotation processing is performed. The stop buttons 34L, 34C, 34R are validated on the condition that this constant speed rotation state has been reached, and the reels 26L, 26C, 26R can be stopped. When the reel rotating process is completed, the main CPU 106 shifts the process to step S33.

  Next, the main CPU 106 executes processing for transmitting a start command (step S33).

  In this process, the main CPU 106 performs a process of transmitting game information of the main control circuit 100 at the start of the game to the sub control circuit 130. As a command to be transmitted, a winning flag determined in the probability lottery process, a current gaming state, a stop table number determined according to the winning flag, and the like are transmitted.

  Next, the main CPU 106 executes processing for determining whether or not the stop button is on (step S34).

  In this process, the main CPU 106 determines whether or not any of the stop buttons 34L, 34C, and 34R is operated, that is, a stop signal sent when the stop button 34L, 34C, and 34R is operated by the player. Determine presence or absence. If it is determined in this process that the stop button is on, the main CPU 106 shifts the process to step S36. On the other hand, if it is determined in this process that the stop button is not on, the main CPU 106 shifts the process to step S35.

  Next, the main CPU 106 executes processing for determining whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is 0 (step S35).

  Here, “automatic stop” means that the reels 26L, 26C, 34R, 26C, 34R are not operated even when a certain period of time (for example, 40 seconds) has elapsed since the reel starts rotating, even if the stop buttons 34L, 34C, 34R are not operated. This is a process of automatically performing stop control even when 26R is rotating. In this process, when it is determined that the value of the automatic stop timer is not 0, the main CPU 106 returns the process to S34 again. On the other hand, in this process, when it is determined that the value of the automatic stop timer is 0, the main CPU 106 shifts the process to step S36.

  Next, the main CPU 106 executes a process for determining the number of sliding frames (step S36).

  In this process, the number of sliding frames on the reel corresponding to the stop button that has been stopped is determined. Here, the “sliding frame number” refers to the symbol position displayed on the display windows 14L, 14C, 14R when the stop buttons 34L, 34C, 34R are operated (this is referred to as “stop operation position”). This refers to the number of symbols (number of frames) to be slid by stopping the reel by sliding the symbol (the position where the reel actually stopped is called “stop position”). The number of sliding frames is determined based on the result of the lottery performed in the previous probability lottery process (step S31). When the process for determining the number of sliding frames is completed, the main CPU 106 shifts the process to step S37.

  Next, the main CPU 106 performs a process of rotating and stopping the reels by the number of sliding frames (step S37).

  In this process, the main CPU 106 controls the motor drive circuit 114 so as to stop after rotating by the number of sliding frames determined in the previous step S36. When the process for stopping the reels is completed, the main CPU 106 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 130, and then moves the process to step S38.

  Next, the main CPU 106 executes a process for determining whether or not all reels have been stopped (step S38).

  In this process, when it is determined that all the reels are not stopped, the main CPU 106 returns the process to step S34. On the other hand, if it is determined in this process that all the reels are stopped, the main CPU 106 shifts the process to step S39 and performs a process of transmitting a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 130. When the process of transmitting the reel stop command to the sub control circuit 130 is completed, the main CPU 106 shifts the process to step S41 (see FIG. 11).

  Next, the main CPU 106 executes a winning search process (step S41).

  In this winning search process, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop mode displayed on the display windows 14L, 14C, and 14R indicates that a winning has been established. Processing for storing the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 110 is performed. Specifically, the determination is performed by comparing the code number of the symbol on the center line L1 with the winning symbol combination table stored in the ROM. When the winning search process ends, the main CPU 106 shifts the process to step S42.

  Next, the main CPU 106 executes processing for determining whether or not the winning flag is normal (step S42).

  In this process, the main CPU 106 collates whether the winning flag matches the winning flag, and determines whether or not the current winning is normal. In this process, if it is determined that the winning is normal, the main CPU 106 shifts the process to step S43. On the other hand, if it is determined in this process that the winning is not normal, the main CPU 106 shifts the process to step S43.

  Next, the main CPU 106 executes processing for displaying an illegal error (step S43).

  The illegal error display is displayed when it is determined in step S42 that the winning flag is not normal, and is a process performed based on an instruction from the main CPU 106. If an illegal error is displayed, the game cannot be started unless the gaming state of the slot gaming machine 10 is returned to normal.

  If the winning flag is normal, game medal storage or payout processing is then performed according to the type of winning combination and gaming state established (step S44). When the medal payout process is completed, the main CPU 106 shifts the process to step S45.

  Next, the main CPU 106 executes a process for updating the gaming state (step S45).

  Here, the process of updating the game state is a process performed to shift to the new game state when the game state is changed by the end of the current game. Such processing is necessary, for example, when the final prize of the bonus game, when the bonus is won internally in this game, or when the symbol stops as “7-7-7” on the active line. In some cases, a bonus game starts. When the process for updating the gaming state is completed, the main CPU 106 shifts the process to step S46.

  Next, the main CPU 106 performs a process of transmitting a command indicating that one game has ended to the sub-control circuit 130 (step S46).

  In this process, the main CPU 106 performs a process of transmitting the type of winning winning combination, the gaming state, and the like to the sub-control circuit 130 as a “1 game end command”. When the above process ends, the main CPU 106 shifts the process to step S12 again.

  Next, various command reception processes performed on the sub-control circuit 130 side will be described with reference to FIGS.

  To summarize the processing in the sub control circuit 130, the sub CPU 1310 mounted on the sub control circuit 130 checks the reception flag of the sub RAM 1320 and confirms the command transmitted from the main control circuit 100. Here, the game information related to the main control circuit 100 stored in the reception flag includes the start command generated by the operation of the start lever 32 and the rotating reels 26L, 26C, and 26R as described above. A reel stop command generated by operating the stop buttons 34L, 34C, 34R to stop, and a one-game end command generated after a medal payout is made when all reels stop and win a prize. Various presentation processes are executed according to each command.

  First, the start command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 1310 performs a process of determining whether or not a start command has been received (step S51).

  In this process, the sub CPU 1310 checks the reception flag of the sub RAM 1320 and determines whether a start command is received. If it is determined in this step that the start command has not been received, the sub CPU 1310 immediately ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if it is determined in this step that the start command is received, the sub CPU 1310 shifts the process to step S52.

  Next, the sub CPU 1310 executes an effect control process at the start (step S52).

  Specifically, the effect control process at the start is to perform an effect control process in response to a decision to enter a bonus game. As an effect method, the belt reel 131 is driven to rotate, the effect lamp 132 built in the slot game machine 10 is turned on, and an image drawn on the belt reel 131 is projected onto the belt reel display window 71. As described above, since the belt reel display window 71 is smoked, the player knows the current game situation until the rotation of the belt reel 131 stops and an image is projected onto the belt reel display window 71. I can't. Note that when the process of step S54 ends, the sub CPU 1310 immediately ends this subroutine.

  By performing the processing in this step, the player plays a game while expecting that the current game situation is advantageous to him, and this increases the sense of expectation. Thereby, the slot game machine of the present invention can bring a sense of expectation and excitement to the player.

  Next, the reel stop command receiving process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 1310 performs a process of determining whether or not a reel stop command has been received (step S53).

  If it is determined in this step that the reel stop command has not been received, the sub CPU 1310 immediately ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reel stop command has been received, the sub CPU 1310 shifts the processing to step S54.

  Next, the sub CPU 1310 executes an effect control process when the reels are stopped (step S54).

  In this process, the stop order is notified during the bonus game, and an effect corresponding to the consistency between the notification content and the actual stop operation is performed. This effect is performed via the display device 30 or the speaker 42. Note that when the process of step S54 ends, the sub CPU 1310 immediately ends this subroutine.

  Next, the one-game end command receiving process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 1310 executes processing for determining whether or not a one-game end command has been received (step S55).

  In this step, when it is determined that the one-game end command has not been received, the sub CPU 1310 shifts the process to step S51 again. On the other hand, if it is determined that the one-game end command has been received, the sub CPU 1310 shifts the process to step S56.

  Next, the sub CPU 1310 executes an effect control process at the end of one game (step S56).

  In this process, for example, during a bonus game, the number of remaining games and the number of medals acquired are updated. When the above processing ends, the sub CPU 1310 immediately ends this subroutine.

  According to the slot game machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, since the smoke processing is performed on the belt reel display window 71, the identification information image drawn on the belt reel 131 is in a state that the player can always visually recognize. Disappear. As a result, the image drawn on the belt reel 131 implying the current gaming situation is not displayed until the belt reel 131 is stopped, so that the player may shift to a game state advantageous to him / her. The game can be continued while enjoying the expectation and excitement.

  In the above embodiment, the present invention is described as being used for the so-called fourth reel (band reel 131 in the present embodiment), but the present invention is not limited to this and is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine. A plurality of reels (reels 26L, 26C, and 26R in this embodiment) may be used.

  Moreover, although the embodiment and effect mentioned above enumerate what is suitable for this invention, the effect by implementing this invention is not restricted to what was mentioned above.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the slot game machine of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol sequence of the identification information image drawn on the reel of the slot gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the combination and payout number corresponding to the winning symbol combination of the slot gaming machine of this embodiment. It is sectional drawing for demonstrating the inside of the 4th reel of the slot game machine of this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows an example of the identification information image drawn on the 4th reel of the slot gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows an example of the identification information image drawn on the 4th reel of the slot gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control circuit of the slot game machine of this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of the slot game machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main process of the main control circuit in the slot game machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart following FIG. 9 of the present embodiment. It is a flowchart following FIG. 10 of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the start command reception process in the sub-control circuit of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the reel stop command reception process in the sub-control circuit of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of 1 game end command reception processing in the sub-control circuit of this embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

  10 slot gaming machine 14L, 14C, 14R display window 26L, 26C, 26R reel 30 display device 34L, 34C, 34R stop button 62L, 62C, 62R stepping motor 71 belt reel display window 100 main control circuit 106 main CPU 114 motor drive circuit 116 Reel rotation angle position detection circuit 130 Sub control circuit 131 Band reel 132 Production lamp 1310 Sub CPU 1320 Sub RAM 1330 Sub ROM 1360 Motor drive circuit 1370 Lamp drive circuit 1380 Sound ROM

Claims (2)

  A plurality of types of identification information images necessary for a game, and a display surface for allowing a player to visually recognize the identification information images drawn in the symbol sequence, the identification information image Is a game machine in which a game that can shift to a state advantageous to the player is performed according to the identification information image when the display is stopped, and light is applied to the display surface at the back of the symbol row A light source for irradiating is provided, and the display surface allows the player to visually recognize the identification information image when the light source irradiates light, and when the light source does not irradiate the light, A gaming machine, wherein the identification information image is formed so as to be invisible.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display surface is subjected to smoke processing.

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