JP2009018126A - Game machine, winning lottery method for game machine and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide new game properties such as allowing a player to optionally shoot at a specific winning combination by changing the content of a lottery process according to the pressing direction of a start switch of a game machine. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has a winning lottery means for executing a lottery based on a signal of the start switch configured to be operated both upward and downward and determining the winning based on the result of the lottery. The winning lottery means comprises a first random number acquisition part for acquiring a random number value to be used for the lottery by receiving signals from a first sensor to detect that the start switch is pressed downward; a second random number acquisition part for acquiring a random number value to be used for the lottery by receiving signals from a second sensor to detect that the start switch is pressed upward; and a determination part for determining winning of the random number value extracted either from the first or second random number acquisition part by referring to a winning determination table. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine, a winning lottery method for a gaming machine, and a program. In particular, the present invention relates to a technique for switching the lottery method according to the direction in which the start switch is pressed.

  A gaming machine such as a slot machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “gaming machine”) is provided with a medal slot so that a player can enjoy a game by inserting a predetermined number of medals. The medals necessary for the game can be borrowed with a medal lending machine provided in the game hall, and the game can be started by inserting it into the medal slot of a desired gaming machine.

  The gaming machine is provided with a start switch for playing a game. An outline of the structure will be described with reference to FIG.

  16A is a view of the start switch 134 as viewed from above the gaming machine, and FIGS. 16B and 16C are cross-sectional views of the start switch 134 taken along the line AA in FIG. 16A. Yes, (b) shows the non-operating time (off time), and (c) shows the operating time (on time). The start switch 134 is supported so as to move up and down around a fulcrum 134d described later. Here, “upper” means the direction of the upper end of the gaming machine, and “lower” means the direction of the lower end of the gaming machine. “Upper” and “Lower” are normal high and low positions as viewed from the start switch 134. Both ends of the lever 134b move in the opposite directions around the fulcrum 134d. Unless otherwise specified, when the knob 134a is moved "up", the start switch 134 or the lever 134b is moved "up". .

  In these drawings, 130 indicates a door of a gaming machine, and 134 indicates a start switch (see also the description of the embodiment of the invention for reference numerals 130 and 134).

  The start switch 134 detects, for example, a spherical knob 134a that is touched directly by the player, a lever (for example, a bar-like member) 134b that is a movable portion that is movable when the knob 134a is operated, and the movement of the lever 134b. A sensor 134c for outputting an hour signal, and a fulcrum 134d for supporting the lever 134b in the middle thereof (for example, at the door 130). The sensor 134c is, for example, a photo interrupter that is an optical sensor. In the photo interrupter, a light emitting unit 134c-LED and a light receiving unit 134c-PD are arranged to face each other in a case having a detection groove, and an object passing between the detection grooves is detected without contact.

  When the start switch 134 is not operated (off), as shown in FIG. 16 (b), the end of the lever 134b (the end opposite to the knob 134a is located inside the door 130). The light is interrupted between the light emitting unit 134c-LED and the light receiving unit 134c-PD to block the light.

  When the start switch 134 is operated (on), the knob 134a is pushed down as shown in FIG. The start switch 134 rotates about a fulcrum 134d provided at substantially the middle thereof, and the end of the lever 134b (the end opposite to the knob 134a) is raised, and between the light emitting unit 134c-LED and the light receiving unit 134c-PD. As a result, the light receiving unit 134c-PD receives the light from the light emitting unit 134c-LED and outputs a signal. At this time, it is determined that the start switch 134 has been operated (turned on).

  Note that the lever 134b of the start switch 134 moves not only downwardly as shown in FIG. 16C but also upwards. Also in this case, the light receiving unit 134c-PD similarly outputs a signal.

The operation of the conventional gaming machine was as follows.
First, when the start switch 134 is operated, the start switch 134 is turned on. In response to this, a lottery process is performed by the winning lottery means inside the gaming machine. Here, when a predetermined combination is won, a winning flag is set. The rotating reel starts to rotate. When the stop switch is operated, the stop switch is turned on. Then, the rotation of the corresponding rotating reel is stopped. After the stop switches corresponding to all the rotating reels are operated, whether or not the winning symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the effective winning line while the winning flag is established, that is, whether or not the winning is confirmed Is determined. When it is determined that the winning is confirmed, a medal corresponding to the winning symbol is paid out.

  For example, when the evaluation of the lottery process is out of place, it is set so that the predetermined symbols are not aligned (so-called kicking), and when winning, the predetermined symbols are aligned on the condition that the stop switch is pressed at a predetermined timing. (So-called pull-in). In other words, only when winning in the lottery process, medals are paid out by winning a winning pattern under a predetermined condition, but when not winning, medals are paid out regardless of how the stop switch is operated. There is no. This is to keep the medal payout at a certain probability. In order to realize this, a random number generator is used in the lottery process.

  In the conventional gaming machine, the output signal of the start switch 134 is the same regardless of which direction the start switch 134 is moved up and down, and as a result, the contents of the lottery process are not changed.

JP, 2001-293207, A Game control device suitable for reducing the burden on a game control program is indicated. A predetermined numerical range is divided into a plurality of groups, a group to which the random number value belongs is determined from among the plurality of groups, and it is determined whether or not the jackpot value in the determined group matches the random value. Thereby, since the number of determinations can be reduced in the lottery for determining whether or not the special prize state or the probability variation is caused, the burden on the game control program can be relatively reduced as compared with the conventional case.

  As described above, in the conventional gaming machine, the contents of the lottery process are the same regardless of the pressing direction of the start switch.

  The present invention provides a gaming machine and a game capable of providing a new game property such that a player can arbitrarily hit a specific role by changing the contents of a lottery process according to the direction in which the start switch is pressed. It aims at providing the winning lottery method and program of the machine.

This invention relates to a gaming machine comprising a predetermined lottery means for performing a lottery based on a predetermined switch and a signal from the predetermined switch and performing a winning determination based on the result of the lottery.
The predetermined switch is configured to be operable in at least a first direction and a second direction different from each other.
The winning lottery means
A first random number acquisition unit that receives a signal indicating that the predetermined switch has been operated in the first direction and acquires a random value used in the lottery;
Receiving a signal indicating that the predetermined switch has been operated in the second direction, and acquiring a random number value used for the lottery;
A winning determination table in which the correspondence between the random value related to the lottery and the winning is stored in advance;
A determination unit that determines whether or not the random number value extracted by the first random number acquisition unit or the second random number acquisition unit is won by referring to the winning determination table;
The range of random number values acquired by the second random number acquisition unit is limited compared to the range of random number values acquired by the first random number acquisition unit.

The predetermined switch includes a fulcrum, a lever supported by the fulcrum and moving in at least the first direction and the second direction, an operation knob provided at an end of the lever, and other levers. A first sensor provided near the end of the lever for detecting that the lever has moved in the first direction, and a lever provided near the other end of the lever for moving the lever in the second direction. A second sensor for detecting
The first sensor outputs a signal indicating that the predetermined switch has been operated in the first direction;
The second sensor may output a signal indicating that the predetermined switch has been operated in the second direction.

A regulation mechanism for regulating the lever so as not to move in the second direction;
You may make it the restriction | limiting by the said restriction | limiting mechanism is cancelled | released when it will be in the state of a predetermined game.

The present invention includes a predetermined switch configured to be operable in at least a first direction and a second direction different from each other, performs lottery based on a signal from the predetermined switch, and determines a winning based on a result of the lottery A winning lottery method for gaming machines that perform
A first random number acquisition step of receiving a signal indicating that the predetermined switch has been operated in the first direction and acquiring a random value used in the lottery;
A second random number acquisition step of receiving a signal indicating that the predetermined switch has been operated in the second direction and acquiring a random value used in the lottery;
Selecting the random number value extracted in the first random number acquisition step or the second random number acquisition step;
Determining whether or not the selected random number value has been won with reference to a winning determination table in which the correspondence between the random value related to the lottery and winning is stored in advance,
The range of random number values acquired in the second random number acquisition step is limited compared to the range of random number values acquired in the first random number acquisition step.

The present invention includes a predetermined switch configured to be operable in at least a first direction and a second direction different from each other, performs lottery based on a signal from the predetermined switch, and determines a winning based on a result of the lottery A program for causing a computer to execute a winning lottery method for a gaming machine that performs
A first random number acquisition step of receiving a signal indicating that the predetermined switch has been operated in the first direction and acquiring a random value used in the lottery;
A second random number acquisition step of receiving a signal indicating that the predetermined switch has been operated in the second direction and acquiring a random value used in the lottery;
Selecting the random number value extracted in the first random number acquisition step or the second random number acquisition step;
A step of determining whether or not the selected random number value has been won with reference to a winning determination table in which a correspondence relationship between the random value related to the lottery and the winning is stored in advance, and
The range of random number values acquired in the second random number acquisition step is limited compared to the range of random number values acquired in the first random number acquisition step.

This invention relates to a gaming machine comprising a predetermined lottery means for performing a lottery based on a predetermined switch and a signal from the predetermined switch and performing a winning determination based on the result of the lottery.
The predetermined switch is configured to be operable in at least a first direction and a second direction different from each other.
Winning lottery means
A random number acquisition unit that receives a signal indicating that the predetermined switch has been operated in the first direction or the second direction, and acquires a random value used in the lottery;
A first winning determination table and a second winning determination table in which the correspondence between the random value related to the lottery and the winning is stored in advance;
Whether or not the random number value extracted by the random number acquisition unit is won is determined by referring to either the first winning determination table or the second winning determination table according to the operation direction of the predetermined switch. A determination unit that performs,
The correspondence relationship between the random number value related to the lottery in the second winning determination table and the winning is different from the correspondence relationship between the random value related to the lottery in the first winning determination table and the winning.

The present invention includes a predetermined switch configured to be operable in at least a first direction and a second direction different from each other, performs lottery based on a signal from the predetermined switch, and determines a winning based on a result of the lottery A winning lottery method for gaming machines that perform
Receiving a signal indicating that the predetermined switch has been operated in the first direction or the second direction, and obtaining a random value used in the lottery;
Selecting either the first winning determination table or the second winning determination table storing in advance the correspondence between the random number value related to the lottery and the winning according to the operation direction of the predetermined switch;
Determining whether or not the random value is won by referring to either the selected first winning determination table or the second winning determination table,
The correspondence relationship between the random number value related to the lottery in the second winning determination table and the winning is different from the correspondence relationship between the random value related to the lottery in the first winning determination table and the winning.

The present invention includes a predetermined switch configured to be operable in at least a first direction and a second direction different from each other, performs lottery based on a signal from the predetermined switch, and determines a winning based on a result of the lottery A program for causing a computer to execute a winning lottery method for a gaming machine that performs
Receiving a signal indicating that the predetermined switch has been operated in the first direction or the second direction, and obtaining a random value used in the lottery;
Selecting either the first winning determination table or the second winning determination table storing in advance the correspondence between the random number value related to the lottery and the winning according to the operation direction of the predetermined switch;
Determining whether or not the random value is won with reference to either the selected first winning determination table or the second winning determination table; and
The correspondence relationship between the random number value related to the lottery in the second winning determination table and the winning is different from the correspondence relationship between the random value related to the lottery in the first winning determination table and the winning.

The program according to the present invention is recorded on a recording medium, for example.
Examples of the medium include EPROM device, flash memory device, flexible disk, hard disk, magnetic tape, magneto-optical disk, CD (including CD-ROM and Video-CD), DVD (DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, DVD- RAM), ROM cartridge, RAM memory cartridge with battery backup, flash memory cartridge, nonvolatile RAM cartridge, and the like.

  A medium is a medium in which information (mainly digital data, a program) is recorded by some physical means, and allows a processing device such as a computer or a dedicated processor to perform a predetermined function. is there.

  According to the present invention, since the lottery process is changed according to the operation direction of the switch used for the lottery, it is possible to provide a new game characteristic that the player can arbitrarily aim at the specific combination.

Embodiment 1 of the Invention
A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
1 is a front view of the gaming machine showing a state in which the door is closed, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine showing a state in which the door is opened 180 degrees.

  1 and 2, reference numeral 100 denotes a gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 100 can be opened and closed by a hinge or the like on the gaming machine main body 120 and one side of the front surface of the gaming machine main body 120. And an attached door 130. As shown in FIG. 1, a game display unit 131 is provided in the center of the front surface of the door 130, and a medal insertion slot 132 for a player to insert medals is provided in the lower right corner of the game display unit 131. Further, a reject button 133 for forcibly discharging a clogged medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 132 to the outside of the gaming machine 100 is provided below the medal insertion slot 132.

  A start switch 134 for starting a game is provided at the lower left of the game display unit 131, and three stop buttons 140 are provided corresponding to the three reels. At the center of the lower end of the door, a medal payout opening 135 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine main body 120 is fixed to the inner bottom surface, stores a plurality of medals therein, and stores the stored medals in one payout port 135 provided on the front surface of the door 130. A hopper device 121 is provided for paying out each one. An upper portion of the hopper device 121 is provided with a hopper tank 122 that opens upward and stores a plurality of medals therein. Inside the gaming machine main body 120, a reel unit 203 including three rotating reels is installed at a position where the game display unit 131 comes when the door 130 is closed. The game display unit 131 is provided with an opening through which a player can see the symbols of each rotating reel of the reel unit 203. A power supply unit 205 is provided between the upper hopper unit 121 and the reel unit 203.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the medal (coin) selector 1 is attached to the back side of the door 130 on the back side of the medal slot 132 provided on the front surface of the door 130. This medal selector 1 rolls the medal toward the hopper device 121 while detecting the passage of the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 132, and has a different diameter medal or iron or iron whose outer diameter is different from the predetermined dimension. This is an apparatus for selecting and removing illegal medals made of an alloy and selecting and eliminating a predetermined number or more of medals that can be inserted per game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a lead-out path 136 that covers the lower side and communicates with the payout port 135 of the door 130 is provided below the medal selector 1. The medals distributed by the medal selector 1 are returned to the player from the payout port 135 via the derivation path 136.

  A player who wants to enjoy a game with a gaming machine can first borrow a medal, which is a game medium, from a medal lending machine (not shown) or the like, and insert a medal directly into the medal insertion slot 132 of the medal insertion device. The start switch 134 is a lever positioned obliquely below the rotary reel, and starts driving the reel unit 203 on condition that a game medal is inserted. The drive of the reel unit 203 is stopped by the stop switch 140. The reel unit is composed of three rotating reels. Each rotating reel includes a rotating drum made of a synthetic resin and a tape-like reel tape attached around the rotating drum. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the invention.
In FIG. 3, reference numerals 200 and 201 denote a main board and a sub board, each incorporating a CPU, ROM and RAM, respectively. The main board 200 performs medal insertion, payout, reel control, winning process, and the like. The sub-board 201 performs processing such as effect display. Reference numeral 202 denotes an operation unit including switches such as a start switch 134, a stop switch 140, and a bet switch without reference numerals. A reel unit 203 includes three rotating reels. Reference numeral 204 denotes an effect display unit including internal lighting of the reel of the game display unit 131, electrical decoration, a liquid crystal display device, a speaker, and the like. The effect display unit 204 notifies the winning combination and the pressing order. 121 is a hopper device for paying out stored medals one by one to a payout port 135 provided on the front surface of the door 130.

  Although the operation unit 202 includes several switches as described above, only the start switch 134 directly related to the embodiment of the invention is clearly shown in FIG.

  The main board 200 is for performing an internal lottery based on the output signal of the start switch 134, and processing such as reel rotation / stop and medal payout. The main board 200 includes a CPU that performs a control operation according to a preset program, a ROM that is a storage unit that stores the program, and a RAM that temporarily stores processing results and the like.

  The main board 200 includes a winning lottery means 200a that performs a lottery based on a signal from the start switch 134 and performs a winning determination based on the result of the lottery. The start switch 134 according to the first embodiment of the invention is configured to be operable in at least a first direction and a second direction (for example, “down” and “up”) that are different from each other. A first press signal is output when operated, and a second press signal is output when operated in the second direction. The winning lottery means 200a receives the first pressing signal and the second pressing signal, and performs a winning lottery process unique to the first embodiment of the invention. The start switch 134 and the winning lottery means 200a according to the first embodiment of the invention will be described in detail later.

  The sub-board 201 is for receiving a command signal from the main board 200 and notifying the result of the internal lottery and performing various effects. The sub-board 201 includes a CPU that performs a control operation in accordance with a preset program corresponding to the command signal, a ROM that is a storage unit that stores the program, and a RAM that temporarily stores processing results.

  The ROM of the main board 200 stores the game processing procedure executed by the gaming machine as a sequence program, and stores a winning determination table, a symbol table, a winning symbol combination table, and the like. ing. The winning determination table is divided so as to divide the random value extracted by the random number acquisition unit (random number generator and random number extractor) into each winning mode, and from among a certain range of numerical values generated by the random number acquisition unit Data for dividing the extracted random value into each winning mode is stored. That is, the winning determination table has an area that is divided for each winning mode corresponding to the entire area of random numbers taken by the random number acquisition unit. For example, a range of 0 to a certain number is divided into a plurality, one division (region) is excluded, and the other division (region) is set as winning 1, winning 2,.

  The random number acquisition unit is a random number generation function (random number generator) that generates pseudo random numbers by updating the numerical values in a certain range at high speed, and receives random numbers from the generated random numbers in response to the player's operation. A sampling function (random number extractor) for extraction is provided. As a specific example, it is composed of a counter and a latch. In this specification, “random number” means the whole series of values generated by the random number acquisition unit, and “random number” means any value arbitrarily extracted from the series of random numbers. And For example, when the random number acquisition unit generates arbitrary numerical values such as r1, r2, r3, r4, r5,..., The whole of r1, r2, r3, r4, r5,. (To be precise, a random number sequence), and a sampled value (for example, r3, usually one value is extracted) is a random value. In the following description, “random number value” is also referred to as “random number data”.

  The extracted random number data is collated with each of the winning determination area data divided for each winning mode in all areas corresponding to the random number generated from the random number acquisition unit, and the selected random number data is assigned to the winning mode to which the extracted random number data belongs. The corresponding winning is determined. For example, it is determined which category (region) in the winning determination table the extracted random value belongs to, and if the category is, for example, a category of winning 1, it is determined as “winning 1”. Similarly, if the extracted random number value belongs to a category (area) that is out of the winning determination table 6, it is determined as “out”. For example, when the evaluation of the lottery process is out of place, it is set so that the predetermined symbols are not aligned (so-called kicking), and when winning, the predetermined symbols are aligned on the condition that the stop switch is pressed at a predetermined timing. (So-called pull-in). And if predetermined symbols are prepared, medals corresponding to winning symbols are paid out. Various winnings are generated with the probability according to the data setting of the winning determination table and the stop control of the symbol is performed. For example, the business hours of the day are not influenced by the skill of the player. The total medal payment rate is maintained almost constant.

  The structure of the start switch 134 will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 4A is a view of the start switch 134 as seen from above the gaming machine.
FIG. 4A shows the arrangement of photo interrupters (sensors) 134c included in the start switch 134. FIG. The start switch 134 according to the first embodiment of the invention includes a first sensor 134c1 that detects an operation in the first direction (for example, pressing down “down”) and an operation in the second direction (for example, “ The second sensor 134c2 for detecting “push up” (hereinafter referred to as “push” without distinguishing between “push” and “push”) is provided with two photointerrupters in FIG. The position is the same. Therefore, in FIG. 4A, only one sensor is shown, and the reference numeral is simply 134c or the like.

  4B is a cross-sectional view of the start switch 134 taken along the line AA in FIG. 4A. The first sensor 134c1 is provided above the lever 134b, and the second sensor 134c2 is provided below the lever 134b.

  4 (a) and 4 (b), 130 indicates a door of the gaming machine. The start switch 134 detects, for example, a spherical knob 134a that is touched directly by the player, a lever (for example, a bar-like member) 134b that is a movable portion that is movable when the knob 134a is operated, and the movement of the lever 134b. Two sensors 134c1 and 134c2 that output signals at times, and a fulcrum 134d that supports the lever 134b in the middle thereof (for example, at the location of the door 130). The sensor 134c is, for example, a photo interrupter that is an optical sensor. In the photo interrupter, a light emitting unit 134c-LED and a light receiving unit 134c-PD are arranged to face each other in a case having a detection groove, and an object passing between the detection grooves is detected without contact.

  A lever is a rod and is a member, typically a bar, that can freely rotate around an axis passing through a certain point. A knob is a handle, and is a protruding part of an object that is attached to touch with a hand. The knob 134a may be integrated with the lever 134b.

  The start switch 134 is supported so as to move up and down around a fulcrum 134d. Here, “up” means the direction of the upper end of the gaming machine, and “lower” means the direction of the lower end of the gaming machine. The upper and lower positions are normal high and low positions as viewed from the start switch 134. Both ends of the lever 134b move in the opposite directions around the fulcrum 134d. Unless otherwise specified, when the knob 134a is moved downward (upward), the start switch 134 or the lever 134b is moved downward (upward). And

  As shown in FIG. 4B, the lever 134b is horizontal when the start switch 134 is in the “middle” state (when not operated / off). 130 is located outside of the two photo interrupters 134c1 and 134c2. That is, since the end of the lever 134b does not block any light between the light emitting units 134c-LED1 and 134c-LED2 and the light receiving units 134c-PD1 and 134c-PD2 of the two photointerrupters 134c1 and 134c2, the start switch 134 is off. The conventional start switch outputs a signal when light is no longer blocked. This operation is the reverse of FIG. 4, but the operation is the same except that the logic of the signal is inverted, and any output signal can be handled in the same way.

  When the start switch 134 is in the “down” state (during operation / on), as shown in FIG. 5A, the knob 134a is lowered, the end of the lever 134b enters the first sensor 134c1, and the end is Since the light between the light emitting unit 134c-LED1 and the light receiving unit 134c-PD1 is shielded, the start switch 134 is on. That is, the first pressing signal in FIG. 3 is output.

  When the start switch 134 is in the “up” state (during operation / on), as shown in FIG. 5B, the knob 134 a is raised, the end of the lever 134 b enters the second sensor 134 c 2, and the end is Since the light between the light emitting unit 134c-LED2 and the light receiving unit 134c-PD2 is shielded, the start switch 134 is on. That is, the second pressing signal in FIG. 3 is output.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the winning lottery means according to the first embodiment of the invention. At least some of the functions of the winning lottery means (for example, the determination unit 5 and the winning determination table 6) are realized by executing the program stored in the ROM of the main board 200 by the same CPU or by hardware such as an IC. The

  The winning determination table 6 has an area divided for each winning mode corresponding to the entire area of random numbers taken by the random number generator 3. For example, a range of 0 to a certain number is divided into a plurality, one division (region) is excluded, and the other division (region) is set as winning 1, winning 2,.

  The determination unit 5 refers to the extracted random number data with the lottery probability data in the winning determination table 6. That is, the extracted random number data is collated with each of the winning determination area data divided for each winning mode in the entire random number area, and the winning corresponding to the winning mode to which the extracted random number data belongs is determined. For example, it is determined which category (region) of the winning determination table 6 the extracted random number value belongs to, and if the category is, for example, a category of winning 1, it is determined as “winning 1”. Similarly, if the extracted random number value belongs to a category (area) that is out of the winning determination table 6, it is determined as “out”.

  For example, when the evaluation of the lottery process is out of place, it is set so that the predetermined symbols are not aligned (so-called kicking), and when winning, the predetermined symbols are aligned on the condition that the stop switch is pressed at a predetermined timing. (So-called pull-in). And if predetermined symbols are prepared, medals corresponding to winning symbols are paid out.

  RND1 is a first random number acquisition unit that acquires a random number based on a signal from the first sensor 134c1. RND2 is a second random number acquisition unit that acquires a random number based on a signal from the second sensor 134c2.

  The range of random number values acquired by the second random number acquisition unit RND2 is limited compared to the range of random number values acquired by the first random number acquisition unit RND1. For example, the second random number acquisition unit RND2 that acquires a random number in the pressing direction “up” acquires a 1-byte random number in the range of 0 to 255, and the first random number acquisition unit RND1 that acquires a random number in the pressing direction “down” , 2 byte random number in the range of 0 to 65535 is acquired. As a result, there is a difference in the lottery method according to the pressing direction.

  For example, when the contents of the winning determination table 6 are as shown in FIG. 7, when the normal “down” is pressed, a lottery is performed using the range of 0 to 65535. Therefore, the winning combination of AT lottery, replay, small role, or bonus is won (in FIG. 7, the display of losing is omitted). On the other hand, when “Up” is pressed, since a lottery is performed using the range of 0 to 255, only the AT lottery or the replay is won. In the example of FIG. 7, the probability of winning the AT lottery is very high (AT is an abbreviation of assist time. Even if a specific small role is established, there is no refund unless the player arranges the reel symbols. In order to ensure payout by a small role, after a big bonus is completed (or when it is established) or any other occasion, a lot of assist time is drawn, and if this is won, a specific small role is established for a certain game. This is a function that teaches the player how to operate with some action).

  The gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is equipped with an AT lottery high probability state, and in the above state and a state (navigation state) of navigating (notifying) the start switch pressing direction, the pressing direction is “Up” is navigated (notified). A player can acquire an AT with a very high probability by simply following the navigation. That is, when “up” is pressed, a lottery is performed in the range of 0 to 255 shown in FIG. 7, and the probability of winning the AAT lottery is very high.

  The lottery process of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

S1: Check the status (sub-management status) managing the AT and its lottery.
S2: As a result of the confirmation of the state, it is determined whether or not the start switch lever pressing direction navigation is performed. If it is in this state (YES in S2), the lever pressing direction “up” is navigated.
S4: Determine the lever pressing direction. In the case of “below” (YES in S4), the winning combination is lottery with a 2-byte random number as usual (S5). In the case of “up” (NO in S4), the winning combination is drawn by a one-byte random number (S6).

  According to the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the invention, the range of random numbers drawn by hardware changes depending on the lever pressing direction, and provides a new game characteristic that can hit a specific role depending on the configuration of the lottery area. be able to.

According to the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, for example, the following games can be provided.
Normally, the game is played with the lever “down” operation (normal role: 8 bells or BB role is the main). At specific times (for example, 100 games after the bonus ends), the “up” operation (AT role: 2 cherries) Or replay is the main).

  In this example, it is easy to win the AT game if the AT role is drawn at a specific time (AT lottery high probability state), and it is difficult to win the AT game if the AT role is normally drawn. A player can select a counter and play a game like a “down” operation or “up” operation at a specific time. Further, only the bottom is valid at normal times, and the top is also valid at specific times, so that the game can be developed by selecting a desired direction according to the situation.

Embodiment 2 of the Invention
The winning lottery means according to the first embodiment of the present invention has two random number acquisition units. The winning lottery means according to the second embodiment of the invention has two winning determination tables, and has the same effects as those of the first embodiment of the invention.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram of the winning lottery means according to the second embodiment of the invention. 9, parts that are the same as those shown in FIG. 6 are given the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

  The random number acquisition unit RND in FIG. 9 acquires a random number using a signal from either the first sensor 134c1 or the second sensor 134c2. That is, even if the lever is operated to “up” or “down”, the random number acquisition unit RND acquires a similar random number (2-byte random number).

  The first winning determination table 6-1 is used for lottery processing when the lever is operated "down", and the second winning determination table 6-2 is used for lottery processing when the lever is operated "up". It is done.

  FIG. 10 shows an example of the contents of the first winning determination table 6-1 and the second winning determination table 6-2. The first winning determination table 6-1 is the same as that in FIG. 7, but the second winning determination table 6-2 is a 0-255 (1 byte) portion of the first winning determination table 6-1. It is expanded to a range of 65535 (2 bytes). Even if the obtained random numbers are the same (2 bytes), the table used for the determination is different, and therefore the result of the lottery process is the same as in the first embodiment.

Embodiment 3 of the Invention
The movement of the start switch 134 to “up” can be restricted and moved to “up” only at a specific time, and a special lottery process can be executed at that time.

  FIG. 11 shows a block diagram of a gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the invention. In FIG. 11, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those shown in FIG. 3, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In FIG. 11, a regulation signal is output from the main board 200 to the start switch 134. When the restriction signal is valid, the start switch 134 cannot be pressed “up”. The main board 200 invalidates the restriction signal in a predetermined case (for example, 100 games after the bonus ends). At this time, the winning lottery means 200a of the main board 200 can control the execution of the processing of the first and second embodiments.

  FIG. 12 is a block diagram of the winning lottery means according to the second embodiment of the invention. In FIG. 12, the same reference numerals are given to the same parts as those shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 12, the regulating mechanism 30a physically regulates its movement by bringing the protruding portion into contact with the lever 134b.

  The structure of the start switch 134 according to the third embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In these drawings, the same components as those shown in FIG. 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In FIGS. 13 to 15, reference numeral 30 a denotes a restriction mechanism provided in the start switch 134.

  The photo interrupter 134c is also provided in the conventional start switch 134, but the regulating mechanism 30a is provided in the start switch 134 according to Embodiment 3 of the invention. If the photo interrupter 134c and the restriction mechanism 30a are shown at the same time, the drawing becomes complicated, and therefore, they are shown separately in FIGS.

  Specifically, the restriction mechanism 30a is a solenoid 30a-1 including a restriction bar 30a-2 that contacts the upper side of the end of the lever 134b (the side where the photo interrupter 134c is provided). When the solenoid 30a-1 is driven, as shown in FIG. 13B, the regulation bar 30a-2 protrudes and presses the lever 134b, thereby regulating the swinging of the lever 134b.

The regulation bar 30a-2 is formed in a pin shape, and is fitted with a coil spring (not shown) for return. When the solenoid 30a-1 is driven, the regulation bar 30a-2 is pulled into the interior, and the swing regulation is released. When the drive of the solenoid 30a-1 is stopped, the restriction bar 30a-2 quickly protrudes outside the solenoid 30a-1 by the return force of the coil spring, and the swing of the lever 134b is restricted. Instead of providing a return coil spring, the regulating bar 30a-2 may be protruded by driving the solenoid 30a-1 in the reverse direction.
The restriction mechanism 30a is merely an example.

  In a state where the restriction bar 30a-2 protrudes outside the solenoid 30a-1 (FIG. 13B), the knob 134a cannot be pushed “up”, but can be pushed down “down” (FIG. 14). ).

  In a state where the restriction bar 30a-2 is pulled into the solenoid 30a-1 (FIG. 15A), the knob 134a may be pressed “up” (FIG. 15B) or “down”. (FIG. 14).

  In the first to third embodiments of the present invention, the case where the start switch 134 is pressed “up” and “down” is described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, “left” and “right” may be used. Moreover, it is not limited to two directions. Four directions of “up”, “down”, “left”, and “right” or directions other than these can be included. The number of random number acquisition circuits or winning determination tables may be increased according to the number of directions.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the invention described in the claims, and these are also included in the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.

It is a front view of a gaming machine (slot machine) showing a state in which the door is closed. It is a front view of the gaming machine showing a state where the door is opened 180 degrees. It is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the invention. It is the top view and sectional drawing of the start switch which concern on Embodiment 1 of invention. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing of the start switch which concerns on Embodiment 1 of invention. It is a functional block diagram of the winning lottery means according to the first embodiment of the invention. It is explanatory drawing of the winning determination table which concerns on Embodiment 1 of invention. It is a flowchart of the winning lottery process of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the invention. It is a functional block diagram of the winning lottery means according to the second embodiment of the invention. It is explanatory drawing of the winning determination table which concerns on Embodiment 2 of invention. It is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the invention. It is a functional block diagram of the winning lottery means according to the third embodiment of the invention. It is the top view and sectional drawing of the start switch which concern on Embodiment 3 of invention. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing of the start switch which concerns on Embodiment 3 of invention. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing of the start switch which concerns on Embodiment 3 of invention. It is explanatory drawing of the conventional start switch.

Explanation of symbols

5 determination unit 6 winning determination table 6-1 first winning determination table 6-2 second winning determination table 30a regulating mechanism 134 start switch 134a knob 134b lever 134c1 first sensor 134c2 second sensor 134d fulcrum 200 main board 200a winning lottery means RND random number acquisition unit RND1 first random number acquisition unit RND2 second random number acquisition unit

Claims (8)

In a gaming machine provided with a predetermined lottery means for performing a lottery based on a predetermined switch and a signal from the predetermined switch and performing a winning determination based on the result of the lottery,
The predetermined switch is configured to be operable in at least a first direction and a second direction different from each other.
The winning lottery means
A first random number acquisition unit that receives a signal indicating that the predetermined switch has been operated in the first direction and acquires a random value used in the lottery;
Receiving a signal indicating that the predetermined switch has been operated in the second direction, and acquiring a random number value used for the lottery;
A winning determination table in which the correspondence between the random value related to the lottery and the winning is stored in advance;
A determination unit that determines whether or not the random number value extracted by the first random number acquisition unit or the second random number acquisition unit is won by referring to the winning determination table;
The range of the random number value acquired by the second random number acquisition unit is limited as compared to the range of the random value acquired by the first random number acquisition unit. The predetermined switch includes a fulcrum, a lever supported by the fulcrum and moving in at least the first direction and the second direction, an operation knob provided at an end of the lever, and other levers. A first sensor provided near the end of the lever for detecting that the lever has moved in the first direction, and a lever provided near the other end of the lever for moving the lever in the second direction. A second sensor for detecting
The first sensor outputs a signal indicating that the predetermined switch has been operated in the first direction;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second sensor outputs a signal indicating that the predetermined switch has been operated in the second direction. A regulation mechanism for regulating the lever so as not to move in the second direction;
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the restriction by the restriction mechanism is released when a predetermined gaming state is reached. A gaming machine having a predetermined switch configured to be operable in at least a first direction and a second direction different from each other, performing a lottery based on a signal from the predetermined switch, and determining a winning based on a result of the lottery The winning lottery method of
A first random number acquisition step of receiving a signal indicating that the predetermined switch has been operated in the first direction and acquiring a random value used in the lottery;
A second random number acquisition step of receiving a signal indicating that the predetermined switch has been operated in the second direction and acquiring a random value used in the lottery;
Selecting the random number value extracted in the first random number acquisition step or the second random number acquisition step;
Determining whether or not the selected random number value has been won with reference to a winning determination table in which the correspondence between the random value related to the lottery and winning is stored in advance,
A winning lottery method for a gaming machine, characterized in that the range of random value acquired in the second random number acquiring step is limited as compared with the range of random value acquired in the first random number acquiring step. A gaming machine having a predetermined switch configured to be operable in at least a first direction and a second direction different from each other, performing a lottery based on a signal from the predetermined switch, and determining a winning based on a result of the lottery A program for causing a computer to execute the winning lottery method of
A first random number acquisition step of receiving a signal indicating that the predetermined switch has been operated in the first direction and acquiring a random value used in the lottery;
A second random number acquisition step of receiving a signal indicating that the predetermined switch has been operated in the second direction and acquiring a random value used in the lottery;
Selecting the random number value extracted in the first random number acquisition step or the second random number acquisition step;
A step of determining whether or not the selected random number value has been won with reference to a winning determination table in which a correspondence relationship between the random value related to the lottery and the winning is stored in advance, and
The program which limits the range of the random value acquired in the said 2nd random number acquisition step compared with the range of the random value acquired in the said 1st random number acquisition step. In a gaming machine provided with a predetermined lottery means for performing a lottery based on a predetermined switch and a signal from the predetermined switch and performing a winning determination based on the result of the lottery,
The predetermined switch is configured to be operable in at least a first direction and a second direction different from each other.
Winning lottery means
A random number acquisition unit that receives a signal indicating that the predetermined switch has been operated in the first direction or the second direction, and acquires a random value used in the lottery;
A first winning determination table and a second winning determination table in which the correspondence between the random value related to the lottery and the winning is stored in advance;
Whether or not the random number value extracted by the random number acquisition unit is won is determined by referring to either the first winning determination table or the second winning determination table according to the operation direction of the predetermined switch. A determination unit that performs,
The gaming machine characterized in that the correspondence between the random value related to the lottery in the second winning determination table and the winning is different from the random number related to the lottery in the first winning determination table. A gaming machine having a predetermined switch configured to be operable in at least a first direction and a second direction different from each other, performing a lottery based on a signal from the predetermined switch, and determining a winning based on a result of the lottery The winning lottery method of
Receiving a signal indicating that the predetermined switch has been operated in the first direction or the second direction, and obtaining a random value used in the lottery;
Selecting either the first winning determination table or the second winning determination table storing in advance the correspondence between the random number value related to the lottery and the winning according to the operation direction of the predetermined switch;
Determining whether or not the random value is won by referring to either the selected first winning determination table or the second winning determination table,
The winning lottery of the gaming machine, wherein the random number value related to the lottery in the second winning determination table and the correspondence relationship of the winning are different from the random number value related to the lottery in the first winning determination table and the winning relationship Method. A gaming machine having a predetermined switch configured to be operable in at least a first direction and a second direction different from each other, performing a lottery based on a signal from the predetermined switch, and determining a winning based on a result of the lottery A program for causing a computer to execute the winning lottery method of
Receiving a signal indicating that the predetermined switch has been operated in the first direction or the second direction, and obtaining a random value used in the lottery;
Selecting either the first winning determination table or the second winning determination table storing in advance the correspondence between the random number value related to the lottery and the winning according to the operation direction of the predetermined switch;
Determining whether or not the random value is won with reference to either the selected first winning determination table or the second winning determination table; and
The random number value related to the lottery in the second winning determination table and the correspondence relationship of the winning are different from the random number value related to the lottery in the first winning determination table and the winning relationship.

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