JP2009101002A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A plurality of first stop operation means for performing a corresponding reel stop operation in response to an external operation, are arranged close to each other, and the combined outer shape is identified with the outer shape of the first stop operation means. By providing a plurality of second stop operation means configured as described above, a gaming machine is provided in which a plurality of reels can be stopped by one operation and a game can be advanced quickly.
The gaming machine 1 includes stop buttons 7L and 7C for outputting a stop command signal for instructing to stop the change display of symbols of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and 3S according to an operation from the outside, Stop buttons 7R and 7S that are arranged close to each other, are configured so that the combined outer shape is identical to the outer shape of stop buttons 7L and 7C, and that output a stop command signal in response to an external operation; It is set as the structure provided with.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with second stop operation means arranged close to each other.

  In general, in a game store where a pachislot gaming machine or the like is installed, various effects and notification means are tried according to the operation of the gaming machine. And, it is general that the player advances the game by controlling the stop of one reel by the operation of one stop operation button by operating from the outside, basically pushing with the finger etc. Is. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for invalidating input when a plurality of stop operation buttons are input simultaneously. According to this, the stop control of one reel is performed by the operation of one stop operation button.

  However, since games such as pachislot games continue for a relatively long time, when a stop button is operated to stop a reel, a single stop operation button is used to stop multiple reels. There are also players who want to advance the game quickly. This is particularly noticeable in gaming machines where a large number of reels are installed.

  In this regard, Patent Document 2 discloses a gaming machine in which a stop button for stopping a main reel and a stop button for stopping a sub-reel are independently arranged in a semicircular shape in the reverse direction and close to each other. Has been. According to this, the stop button for stopping the main reel and the stop button for stopping the sub reel can be operated simultaneously and individually, and the stop timing of the main reel and the sub reel can be selected and stopped. It can be done.

JP 2000-107344 A JP 2007-087991 A

  However, this is merely to stop the sub reel for production at a desired timing, and not to stop a plurality of main reels simultaneously.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to solve the above-described problem, and a plurality of first stop operation means for performing a corresponding reel stop operation in response to an external operation, and a combined outer shape arranged close to each other. By providing a plurality of second stop operation means configured to be identified with the outer shape of the first stop operation means, a single operation can be performed to stop a plurality of reels without impairing the tempo. An object is to provide a gaming machine capable of proceeding with a game.

Means and effects for solving the problems

  The gaming machine of the present invention is based on a game start command means for outputting a game start command signal in response to an operation, and a plurality of types of symbols based on detecting the game start signal output from the game start command means. Fluctuation display means for variably displaying the configured identification information, a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the game start signal and the game state output from the game start command means, and an external A plurality of first stop operation means for outputting a stop command signal for instructing stop of the variation display of the identification information of the variation display means corresponding to the operation, are arranged close to each other, and the combined outer shape Is configured to be identified with the outer shape of the first stop operation means, and a plurality of second stop operation means for outputting the stop command signal in response to an external operation, and detecting the stop command signal. Depending on, characterized by comprising a stop control means for stopping the variable display of identification information of said variable display means corresponding to the stop command signal.

  According to said structure, since the 2nd stop operation means is arrange | positioned adjacent to each other, the 2nd stop operation means can be operated simultaneously and separately at a player's desired timing. Further, since the outer shape including the second stop operation means is configured to be the same as the outer shape of the first stop operation means, the player continuously connects the first stop operation means and the second stop operation means. Can be operated without losing the tempo. As a result, the variation display of the identification information of the plurality of variation display means can be stopped by one operation without losing the tempo, so that the player can advance the game quickly.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the second stop operation means may have a semicircular shape, and an outer shape including the second stop operation means may be a circular shape. .

  According to the above configuration, the second stop operation means has a semicircular shape, and the outer shape combined with the second stop operation means has a circular shape. By pressing the combined portion, the change display of the identification information of the plurality of change display means can be stopped by one operation without impairing the tempo. Thus, the player can individually operate the second stop operation means by pressing the semicircular second stop operation means, and presses the combined portion of the semicircular second stop operation means. By doing so, the plurality of second stop operation means can be operated at the same time, so that the plurality of second stop operation means can be pushed apart at a timing desired by the player.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, one of the second stop operation means has an annular shape, and one of the second stop operation means has a second stop operation means having the annular shape. It may be characterized by being provided inside.

  According to the above configuration, since the second stop operation means having the annular shape and the second stop operation means provided therein are provided, the player can use the second stop operation means having the annular shape. Then, by pressing the proximity portion of the second stop operation means provided therein, the change display of the identification information of the plurality of change display means can be stopped by one operation without impairing the tempo. Thus, the player can individually operate the second stop operation means by pressing the second stop operation means having the annular shape or the second stop operation means provided therein, Since the second stop operation means can be operated simultaneously by pressing the adjacent portion of the second stop operation means having the shape and the second stop operation means provided therein, at a player's desired timing A plurality of second stop operation means can be pushed apart.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the second stop operation means may include a cover member that covers at least the operation surface of the second stop operation means and has elasticity.

  According to the above configuration, since the cover member covers the operation surface of the second stop operation means, it is impossible to understand from the outside that the second stop operation means are provided close to each other. Can do. In addition, since the cover has elasticity, a plurality of second stop operation means can be operated simultaneously and individually, apart from the position intended by the player, due to the portion pressed against the cover surface and the change in force. Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult to push the plurality of second stop operation means, and it is possible to give the player various operation feelings when operating the second stop operation means.

(Embodiment 1)
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a so-called “pachi-slot machine”, and the player is configured so that a specific winning mode is established based on the symbols displayed by stopping the variable display of a plurality of symbols on the winning line. The variable display can be stopped by detecting this operation. The gaming machine is a game that uses a game medium such as a card that stores information on game value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, and game balls. In the explanation, the explanation will be made using medals as game media and game values.

(Composition of gaming machine)
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of the gaming machine 1. A liquid crystal display device 5 is installed in front of the cabinet 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1. The liquid crystal display device 5 can display pseudo reels synchronized with four reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and 3S, which will be described later, and effect images by characters and the like.

  A reel display window 2 a that opens obliquely upward is formed below the liquid crystal display device 5. In the back of the reel display window 2a, four reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and 3S are provided as variable display means. As shown in the symbol arrangement table of FIG. 3, each of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols on its outer peripheral surface. The symbol row consists of a plurality of types of symbols with code numbers “00” to “20”. Specifically, the pattern includes “red 7” 120, “blue 7” 126, “plum” 122, “BAR” 124, “watermelon” 123, “Replay” 121, and “cherry” 125. The reel 3 </ b> S includes a “star” symbol 130 and a “blank” 131.

  Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rpm). “Red 7” 120 and “Blue 7” 126 in the symbol sequence are set as constituting a specific winning mode. Here, the specific winning mode means a winning mode in which a bonus of BB (big bonus) or RB (regular bonus) described later is established.

  Each of the symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and 3S can be visually recognized from the front of the cabinet 3 in a vertical direction, a total of 12 symbols. Further, five pay lines are set corresponding to the stop positions of the nine symbols that can be visually recognized on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. That is, a top line, a center line, and a bottom line that horizontally traverse three symbols arranged in the vertical direction, a cross down line, and a cross up line that traverse in an oblique direction are provided. Each of these pay lines may be displayed so as to be visible to the player or may not be displayed.

  By operating a 1-BET button 11 and a maximum BET button 12, which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22, one winning line (center line only), 2 At the time of betting (the 1-BET button 11 is operated twice (pressed) or two medals are inserted), three (in addition to the center line, the top line and the bottom line), the maximum number (three in this embodiment) At the time of betting, 5 (3 in addition to 2 betting, cross-down line, cross-up line) are activated. The winning line is related to the success or failure of the winning combination. Specifically, the winning combination of the predetermined combination is established by stopping and displaying the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination in a predetermined position corresponding to any activated winning line. Will be. In the following description, the activated winning line may be referred to as an activated line.

  On the left side of the reel display window 2a, a display unit 17 for displaying the number of payouts and the number of credits is provided. The display unit 17 is a 7-segment display and displays a numerical value of up to 4 digits. The left two-digit portion displays the number of stored medals (number of credits), and the right two-digit portion displays the number of medals paid out when a winning is established.

  On the right side of the display unit 17, a medal insertion lamp 18, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, and a maximum BET lamp 9c are provided. The medal insertion lamp 18 blinks when the medal insertion can be accepted. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are lit according to the number of medals (hereinafter, also referred to as BET number) bet to play one game (unit game). Note that one game ends when all reels are stopped, or when medals are paid out, when medals are paid out.

  A game start display lamp 19 and a replay lamp 20 are provided on the left side of the display unit 17. The game start display lamp 19 is lit when at least one of the winning lines is activated. The replay lamp 20 is turned on when winning a “replay” described later. That is, when the replay lamp 20 is lit, the game can be started without inserting medals.

  A pedestal portion 10 having a horizontal surface is formed below the reel display window 2a and the display portion 17. On the left side of the pedestal 10, a 1-BET button 11 and a maximum BET button 12 are provided. The 1-BET button 11 makes one of the credited medals bet on the game by one pressing operation, and two of the credited medals by two pressing operations. The number of bets on the game. The maximum BET button 12 sets the maximum number of bets that can be bet on one game (three in this embodiment) to be bet on the game. By operating the BET buttons 11 and 12, the above-described winning line is activated.

  Further, a stored medal settlement button 14 (hereinafter referred to as a C / P button 14) is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal portion 10 to switch credit / payout of medals acquired by the player by a push operation. Yes. When “payout” is selected by switching the C / P button 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the medals received are stored in the medal receiving unit 16. On the other hand, when “credit” is selected, the number of medals is stored as credits in a memory (for example, a RAM 33 described later) provided in the gaming machine 1.

  On the right side of the C / P button 14, a start lever 6 as a game start command means for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and 3S by a player's operation is rotatably attached within a predetermined angle range. Yes. At the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10, there are four stop buttons 7L and 7C serving as first stop operation means for stopping rotation of four reels 3L, 3C, 3R and 3S, which will be described later, and a second stop. Stop buttons 7R and 7S as operation means are provided on the operation panel 90.

  A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal 10. Further, speakers 21L and 21R are provided on the left and right above the cabinet 2, and LED lamps 29 are provided between the speakers 21L and 21R so as to flash, etc. in accordance with the effects according to the gaming state. It has become. Further, a speaker 21B is also provided on the right side of the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front.

  Here, the structure of the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a front panel composed of a protective glass and a display plate, a transparent liquid crystal panel, a light guide plate, a reflective film, a so-called white light source fluorescent lamp, a lamp holder, and an IC for driving the transparent liquid crystal panel. It consists of a table carrier package (TCP), and TCP is comprised by the flexible substrate etc. which were connected to the terminal part of the transparent liquid crystal panel.

(Stop button 7L ・ 7C ・ 7R ・ 7S structure)
FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the structure of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and 7S on the operation panel 90. FIG. 2A is a plan view of the operation panel 90, and FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view of the operation panel 90. FIG.

  The operation panel 90 is attached from the inside of the cabinet 2 to the front surface of the cabinet 2. The operation panel 90 has a housing 93 in which a hole for inserting the stop button members 99, 99R, and 99S is fixed to the cabinet 2 by the engagement piece 94. Further, a front panel 97 having a stop button receiving recess 95 and a stop button insertion hole 96 formed thereon is attached to the upper part, and finally, the stop button members 99, 99R, and 99S into which the spring member 98 is inserted from the upper part of the front panel 97. It is configured by being inserted and assembled up to the housing 93.

  The stop button member 99 of the stop button 7L is formed with a light shielding piece portion 100 and a stop button insertion portion 101. On the other hand, a displacement sensor 102 is provided at a predetermined position of the substrate 91 for detecting the displacement of the light shielding piece portion 100 due to the pressing of the stop button 7L composed of the stop button member 99 or the like. The structure of the stop button 7C is the same.

  The stop button members 99R and 99S of the stop buttons 7R and 7S are respectively formed with light shielding pieces 100R and 100S and stop button insertion portions 101R and 101S. The stop button member 99R and the stop button member 99S are illustrated in FIG. 2 (A) and 2 (B), each has a semicircular shape in the opposite direction, and the combined shape of the stop button member 99R and the stop button member 99S is circular. On the other hand, at predetermined positions of the substrate 91, displacement sensors 102R and 102S for detecting the displacement of the light shielding pieces 100R and 100S due to the pressing of the stop buttons 7R and 7S constituted by the stop button members 99R and 99S, respectively. Is provided.

  As described above, the stop buttons 7R and 7S as the second stop operation means have a semicircular shape, and the outer shape including the stop buttons 7R and 7S has a circular shape. The reels 3R and 3S can be stopped without losing the tempo by one operation by pressing the combined portion of the stop buttons 7R and 7S. Thus, the player can individually operate the stop buttons 7R and 7S by pressing the semi-circular stop buttons 7R and 7S. Since the stop buttons 7R and 7S can be operated at the same time by pressing, the stop buttons 7R and 7S can be pressed separately at a timing desired by the player.

(Electric configuration of gaming machine 1: main control circuit 71)
Operation of the gaming machine 1 configured as described above is controlled by a main control circuit 71 provided on the main board and a sub control circuit 72 provided on the sub board, as shown in FIG. The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are main board side storage means.

  Connected to the CPU 31 as a winning combination determining means are a clock pulse generation circuit 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be sampled. The random number generator 36 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range. The sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. Then, the CPU 31 as the winning combination determining means determines the internal winning combination based on the random numbers sampled by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32. ing.

  As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The main actuators whose operation is controlled by the control signal from the microcomputer 30 are various lamps (BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, replay lamp 20, game start display lamp 19, medal insertion lamp 18), display Part 17, the above-mentioned hopper (including a driving part for paying out) 40 for storing medals and paying out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41, and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and 3S are rotationally driven. Stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and 49S.

  Further, the motor driving circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and 49S, the hopper driving circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, the lamp driving circuit 45 for driving and controlling various lamps, and the display unit 17 are driven and controlled. A display unit driving circuit 48 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31 via the I / O port 38. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31, and controls the operation of each actuator.

  Further, the main control circuit 71 as a stop control means is connected to an input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for generating a control command. Main input signal generating means include a start switch 6S, a 1-BET button 11, a maximum BET button 12, a C / P button 14, a inserted medal sensor 22S, a reel stop signal circuit 46 as stop control means, and a reel position detection circuit. 50, a payout completion signal circuit 51. These are also connected to the CPU 31 via the I / O port 38.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The inserted medal sensor 22 </ b> S detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal and a start signal to the motor drive circuit 39 in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R, 7S detected by the displacement sensors 102, 102R, 102S. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, 3S to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting the completion of medal payout when the count value (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) of the medal detection unit 40s reaches the designated number data.

  Various information is temporarily stored in the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. For example, the game state being executed, the number of inserted medals, game data, and the like are stored. On the other hand, the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 determines the reel stop mode according to the operation of a probability lottery table or stop button used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation). Various data tables such as a stop table group for the purpose, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the like are stored. The ROM 32 stores a program for executing each processing routine described later.

  Note that the RAM 33 and the ROM 32 may use storage media such as an HDD, a RAM, and a flash memory.

(Electric configuration of the gaming machine 1: sub-control circuit 72)
The main control circuit 71 is connected to the sub control circuit 72 so that commands and information can be output in one direction. As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control circuit 72 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on control commands (commands) from the main control circuit 71, sound output control from the speakers 21L, 21R, and 21B, and LED lamps. It is configured to perform production control such as 29 output control.

  The sub-control circuit 72 is configured on a sub-board different from the main board constituting the main control circuit 71, and includes a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “sub-microcomputer”) 73 as a main component, and displays on the liquid crystal display device 5. An image control circuit 81 as control means, a sound source IC 78 for controlling sound output from the speakers 21L, 21R, and 21B, a power amplifier 79 as an amplifier, and an LED drive circuit 77 for driving the LED lamp 29 are provided.

  The image control circuit 81 includes an image control IC 82, an image control work RAM 83, an image ROM 86, and a video RAM 87. The image control IC 82 determines the display contents on the liquid crystal display device 5 according to the image control program based on the parameters set by the sub microcomputer 73. The image control work RAM 83 is configured as temporary storage means (buffer) when the image control program is executed by the image control IC 82. The image ROM 86 stores dot data for forming an image. The video RAM 87 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 82 forms an image. The sub control circuit 72 does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the sub CPU 74.

  The sub microcomputer 73 includes a sub CPU 74, a program ROM 75 as a sub board side storage unit, and a work RAM 76. The work RAM 76 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 74 executes the control program. The program ROM 75 stores a control program such as a processing routine executed by the sub CPU 74.

(Game state)
The gaming machine 1 configured as described above causes four types of game states to appear: “general gaming state”, “RB gaming state”, “BB gaming state”, and “replay time gaming state”. Each of these “four types” of game states basically includes the types of roles that may be won internally, the probability of internally winning replays, the types of bonuses that can be established, and internal winnings. It is distinguished by the relationship with winning a prize.

  The “general gaming state” basically means a gaming state in which an expected value of a so-called “participation rate” (a gaming value given to a player with respect to a unit gaming value bet on a game) is smaller than “1”. This is a gaming state that is most disadvantageous for the player as compared to other gaming states.

  The “BB gaming state” is generated when the BB is won internally and the BB is won in the “general gaming state” or the “replay time gaming state”. The BB winning is established by placing “red 7-red 7-red 7-star” or “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7-star” along the active line in the “general gaming state”. The “BB gaming state” ends when the payout of a predetermined number of medals is completed.

  The “RB gaming state” has a higher expected value of the payout rate than the “general gaming state”, and is the most advantageous gaming state for the player as compared to other gaming states. The “RB gaming state” occurs when an RB (regular bonus) is won in the “general gaming state”, “replay time gaming state”, or “BB gaming state”. RB winning is established by placing “red 7-red 7-blue 7-star” along the active line in the general gaming state or the BB gaming state. The transition between the game states is performed when a combination of bonus symbols is displayed on the winning line.

  The “replay time gaming state” is a gaming state that occurs after the “BB gaming state” or the “RB gaming state”. In the “replay time gaming state”, the probability of winning a replay where the next game can be performed without inserting a medal is higher than in the “general gaming state”. That is, in the “replay time gaming state”, there is a higher possibility that a game can be played without reducing the number of medals than in the “general gaming state”, so that the number of medals can be increased little by little. In addition, the “replay time gaming state” is terminated when winning the “cherry small role” and shifts to the “general gaming state”.

  In the “replay time gaming state”, a notification effect for navigating the player so as not to win the “cherry small role” may be executed.

(Pattern combination and number of payouts)
Next, a description will be given of the relationship between the gaming state, the symbol combination indicating the winning and the number of medals paid out. In the general gaming state, “BB”, “RB”, “Replay”, “Watermelon Minor”, “BAR Minor”, “Cherry Minor” and “Plum Minor” There is a possibility of winning a prize. “BB” is established by arranging “red 7-red 7-red 7-star” or “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7-star” along the active line. “RB” is established by arranging “red 7-red 7-blue 7-star” along the active line. The payout number of these medals is “0”. “Replay” is established by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay-star”. When a re-game winning is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals. In the case of watermelon, BAR, cherry, and plum small roles, 6, 10, 6, and 6 medals are paid out, respectively.

  In the BB gaming state, there is a possibility of winning “RB”, “Watermelon Minor”, “BAR Minor”, “Cherry Minor” and “Plum Minor”. In the RB gaming state, there is a possibility of winning a small role of “re-game”, “watermelon”, “BAR”, “cherry”, and “plum”. In the case of watermelon, BAR, cherry, and plum small roles, six, ten, six, and six medals are paid out, respectively.

(Operation of main control circuit 71: scene of game execution)
In the above configuration, the operation of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  First, when the power is turned on, the gaming machine 1 is in a state where a game can be executed by executing the main routine of FIG. 6 in the main control circuit 71, and a reset routine (not shown) is executed in the sub control circuit 72. By executing each independently, it becomes possible to display the effect image of the liquid crystal display device 5 and the like.

  Specifically, when a main routine or the like is executed by the main control circuit 71, as shown in FIG. 6, after the initialization at the start of the game is performed (S1), a predetermined storage in the RAM 33 at the end of the game is performed. The contents are erased (S2).

  Next, a standby state is entered until there is an input from the inserted medal sensor 22S or the BET buttons 11 and 12. If there is an input, a medal insertion signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (S3). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the start switch 6S is turned on by operating the start lever 6 (S4). If the start switch 6S is not turned on (S4, NO), S4 is re-executed and waits until the start lever 6 is operated. On the other hand, when the start switch 6S is turned on (S4, YES), execution is shifted to reel rotation processing (S5), and then a random number for lottery is extracted (S6). Then, by executing the game state monitoring process, the game state such as the bonus game state such as the BB game state / RB game state, the general game state, and the replay time (RT) game state in the current game is confirmed and set ( S7). That is, the game state of the current game is set to any one of the bonus game state such as the BB game state and the RB game state, the general game state, and the replay time (RT) game state.

  When the game state of the current game is confirmed (S7), in the probability lottery process based on the probability lottery table (not shown), an internal winning combination corresponding to the gaming state is lottered (S8), and information on the selected internal winning combination is obtained. Stored in the sub-control circuit 72. In the present embodiment, a small combination and a bonus can be drawn simultaneously, and in the RT gaming state, the winning probability of the replay combination is set to a value increased.

  When the internal winning combination is determined, stop table group selection processing is executed (S9). Then, after the reel rotation stop process is executed and the number of sliding frames is determined at the timing when any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and 7S is operated, the reel rotation is stopped by the number of sliding frames. (S10). Details of the reel rotation stop process will be described later.

  Thereafter, the winning combination (the winning combination) is identified based on the symbol stop state of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and 3S by winning determination (winning search) (S11). In this embodiment, it is assumed that there is a carryover of the bonus flag, but no carryover of the small part flag and no stock of the bonus flag.

  Then, a medal credit or payout is performed according to the gaming state (S12). There is no payout at the time of winning a bonus, and payout is made only at the time of winning a small role.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a bonus gaming state such as a BB gaming state or an RB gaming state (S13). When the gaming state is not a bonus gaming state such as a BB gaming state or an RB gaming state (S13, NO), “red 7-red 7-red 7-star”, “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7-star” It is determined whether or not a bonus such as “mark” has been won (S14). Therefore, if a bonus is won (S14, YES), a bonus start signal is output to the sub-control circuit 72 (S15), and S2 is re-executed. When the game is re-executed, the bonus game state is set when the game state monitoring process for the next game is executed (see S7). On the other hand, if the bonus has not been won (S14, NO), it is determined whether or not the RT has ended (S16), such as when the number of RTs becomes “0” or a cherry is won. Therefore, if RT has not ended (S16, NO), the number of RTs stored in the RAM 33 is subtracted and S2 is re-executed. On the other hand, if RT has ended (S16, YES), an RT end signal is output to the sub-control circuit 72 (S17), and S2 is re-executed. When the game is re-executed, the game state monitoring process at the time of the next game is set to the general game state (see S7).

  On the other hand, if the game state is a bonus game state such as a BB game state or an RB game state in S13 (S13, YES), a bonus “payout number check process” is performed (S18). It should be noted that the bonus gaming state ends when a predetermined payout number is reached in the bonus “payout number check process”.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the bonus is over (S19). If it is determined that the bonus is not over (S19, NO), S2 is re-executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the bonus is over (S19, YES), it is determined whether RT has been started (S20). Therefore, if RT has not started (S20, NO), a bonus end signal is output to the sub-control circuit 72 (S22), and S2 is re-executed. When the game is re-executed, the game state monitoring process at the time of the next game is set to the general game state (see S7). On the other hand, when RT is started (S20, YES), an RT start signal is output to the sub-control circuit 72 (S21), and S2 is re-executed. Note that a predetermined number of RTs is set according to the type of bonus. When S2 is re-executed, the RT gaming state is set when the gaming state monitoring process for the next game is executed (see S7).

(Reel rotation stop processing)
Next, FIG. 7 shows a flowchart of the reel rotation stop process, which will be described. FIG. 7 shows details of the reel rotation stop process (S10 in FIG. 6) of the main routine in the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and 7S is effectively pressed (A1). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a stop signal is output from the reel stop signal circuit 46 in response to the detection of the pressing operation of each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and 7S by the displacement sensors 102, 102R, and 102S. . If no stop signal is output from the reel stop signal circuit 46 (A1, NO), A1 is repeated to wait for a stop signal output.

  On the other hand, when a stop signal is output from the reel stop signal circuit 46 (A1, YES), it is determined whether or not the plurality of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and 7S are pressed simultaneously (A2). Specifically, whether or not a plurality of stop signals are simultaneously output from the reel stop signal circuit 46 in response to detection of the pressing operation of each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and 7S by the displacement sensors 102, 102R, and 102S. to decide. If a plurality of stop signals are not simultaneously output from the reel stop signal circuit 46 (A2, NO), a stop table is selected from a stop table group (not shown) based on the received stop signal, the selected stop table, The number of sliding symbols is determined based on the stop operation position and the stop control position (A4).

  Here, the “stop table” indicates the “stop operation position” and “stop control position” of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and 3S. The “stop operation position” is a symbol (specifically, a position that is located on the center line when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and 7S provided for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and 3S are operated. Represents the code number of the symbol whose symbol center is located above the center line and whose center is closest to the center line position. The “stop control position” represents a code number of a symbol that is stopped and displayed at the center line position when the reel on which the stop operation has been performed is stopped.

  On the other hand, when a plurality of stop signals are simultaneously output from the reel stop signal circuit 46 (A2, YES), stop signals generated by pressing the stop operation buttons are assigned stop signals with a priority of 7L> 7C> 7R> 7S. Process (A3). And the process which determines the above-mentioned number of sliding frames is performed (A4).

  Following the process of determining the number of sliding symbols in A4, the planned stop position is determined based on the determined number of sliding symbols and the current symbol position (A5). Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop signal (A6).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a rotating reel (whether all reels have stopped) (A7). If there is a rotating reel (A7, YES), the process returns to A1. On the other hand, when there is no rotating reel (A7, NO), the CPU 31 transmits an all-reel stop signal indicating that all the reels are stopped (A8). This completes the reel rotation stop process.

  Thus, since the stop buttons 7R and 7S are arranged close to each other, the stop buttons 7R and 7S can be operated simultaneously and individually at a timing desired by the player. Further, since the outer shape of the stop buttons 7R and 7S is configured so as to be identical to the outer shape of the stop buttons 7L and 7C, the player can connect the stop buttons 7L and 7C and the stop buttons 7R and 7S continuously. Can be operated without losing the tempo. As a result, the change display of the reels 3R and 3S can be stopped without impairing the tempo by simultaneous operation of one stop button 7R and 7S, so that the player can advance the game quickly.

(Operation of sub-control circuit 72)
As described above, when a game is being performed, the sub-control circuit 72 displays an effect image on the liquid crystal display device 5 by executing a reset routine (not shown). For example, if the game is being interrupted, a demonstration screen is displayed as an effect image on the liquid crystal display device 5, and if the game is being played, an effect image corresponding to a pseudo reel or a game state is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Further, the sub control circuit 72 causes the speakers 21L, 21R, and 21B to output effect sound effects by executing a reset routine. For example, if the game is interrupted, a demonstration sound effect is emitted from the speakers 21L, 21R, and 21B as an effect sound effect, and if the game is in progress, an effect sound effect corresponding to the gaming state is output from the speakers 21L, 21R, and 21B. Be emitted.

(Embodiment 2)
A feature of the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment is that a stop button 7S as one of the second stop operation means has an annular shape, and a stop button 7R as another second stop operation means has The other configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment because it is provided in the stop button 7S having an annular shape.

(Structure of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and 7S in the second embodiment)
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the structure of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and 7S on the operation panel 200 in the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment. 8A is a plan view of operation panel 200 in Embodiment 2, and FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view of operation panel 200. The stop buttons 7L and 7C in the second embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment, and will be described below with a focus on the stop buttons 7R and 7S.

  The operation panel 200 is attached from the inside of the cabinet 2 to the front surface of the cabinet 2. The operation panel 200 includes a housing 205 in which a hole for inserting the stop button members 203 and 204 is inserted into the substrate container 202 in which the substrate 201 is accommodated, and is fixed to the cabinet 2 by an engagement piece (not shown). A front panel 208 having a stop button receiving recess 206 and a stop button insertion hole 207 formed thereon is attached to the upper portion thereof. Finally, the stop button members 203 and 204 into which the spring members 209 and 210 are inserted are housing from the upper portion of the front panel 208. It is configured by inserting up to 205 and assembling. This is the same as in the first embodiment.

  The stop button members 203 and 204 of the stop buttons 7R and 7S are respectively formed with light-shielding pieces 211 and 212 and stop button insertion portions 213 and 214. The stop button member 204 is formed as shown in FIG. As shown in (B), the stop button 7R is formed in an annular shape so as to surround the stop button member 203 when viewed from the front, and the stop button member 203 is provided so as to be surrounded by the stop button member 204. . On the other hand, displacement sensors 215 and 216 for detecting the displacement of the light shielding pieces 211 and 212 due to the pressing of the stop buttons 7R and 7S constituted by the stop button members 203 and 204 are provided at predetermined positions on the substrate 201, respectively. Is provided.

  Thus, since the gaming machine 1 includes the stop button 7S having an annular shape and the stop button 7R provided therein, the player can select the stop button 7S having an annular shape, By pressing the proximity portion of the stop button 7R provided on the display, the change display of the symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and 3S can be stopped by one operation without impairing the tempo. Accordingly, the player can individually operate the stop buttons 7R and 7S by pressing the stop button 7S having an annular shape or the stop button 7R provided therein, and the stop having an annular shape can be operated. By pressing the close portion of the button 7S and the stop button 7R provided therein, the stop buttons 7R and 7S can be operated simultaneously, so that a plurality of stop buttons 7R and 7S can be operated at a player's desired timing. Can be pushed apart.

  Further, the stop buttons 7R and 7S are arranged at positions that are most easily operated with the thumb or the index finger. As described above, the stop button 7S having an annular shape and the stop button 7R provided in the stop button 7S are independent of each other. In the stop buttons 7S and 7R, the inner periphery of the stop button 7S is along the outer periphery of the stop button 7R.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, the relationship between the raised height of the outer peripheral edge of the stop button 7R and the raised height of the inner peripheral edge of the stop button 7S is as follows. It is formed higher than the inner peripheral edge of the adjacent stop button 7S. The vicinity of the boundary between the stop button 7R and the stop button 7S is not an extreme step but a gently curved step.

  Further, the stop button 7R is slightly higher in the central portion than the outer peripheral edge, and is gently curved from the outer peripheral edge to the central portion. The stop button 7S is formed such that the outer peripheral edge is higher than the inner peripheral edge, and the height of the outer peripheral part is approximately the same as the height of the central part of the stop button 7R.

  Thus, since the outer peripheral edge of the stop button 7R is higher than the inner peripheral edge of the adjacent stop button 7S, even when the fingertip touches the entire operation surface of the stop button 7R when pressing the stop button 7R, The stop button 7S is not operated, and erroneous operation can be prevented. Further, when the stop button 7S is operated, if the outer peripheral edge side is pressed, the stop button 7R is not operated, and an erroneous operation can be prevented.

  Further, since the outer peripheral edge of the stop button 7S is raised higher than the inner peripheral edge, even when the stop button 7S is pressed, the fingertip touches this raised portion, so that the stop button 7R can be prevented from being touched. Operability can be improved.

(Embodiment 3)
A feature of the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment is that a cover member 300 serving as a cover member that covers the operation surface of the stop operation buttons 7R and 7S in the first or second embodiment and has elasticity is provided. The other configurations are the same as those of the second embodiment.

(Structure of Stop Buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, 7S in Embodiment 3)
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the structure of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and 7S on the operation panel 301 in the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment. FIG. 9A is a plan view of operation panel 301 in Embodiment 3, and FIG. 9B is a cross-sectional view of operation panel 301. The structure of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and 7S in the third embodiment is the same as that in the second embodiment, and will be described below with a focus on the cover member 300.

  As described above in the second embodiment, the stop button 7S having an annular shape and the stop button 7R provided in the stop button 7S are independent from each other. Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the relationship between the raised height of the outer peripheral edge of the stop button 7R and the raised height of the inner peripheral edge of the stop button 7S is as follows. It is formed higher than the inner peripheral edge of the adjacent stop button 7S. The vicinity of the boundary between the stop button 7R and the stop button 7S is not an extreme step but a gently curved step.

  Further, the stop button 7R is slightly higher in the central portion than the outer peripheral edge, and is gently curved from the outer peripheral edge to the central portion. The stop button 7S is formed such that the outer peripheral edge is higher than the inner peripheral edge, and the height of the outer peripheral part is approximately the same as the height of the central part of the stop button 7R.

  9A and 9B, a cover member 300 that covers the operation surface of the stop buttons 7R and 7S is provided on the entire surface of the stop buttons 7R and 7S. Specifically, the cover member 300 is covered so as to come into contact with the outer peripheral edge of the stop button 7S and the central portion of the stop button 7R. The cover member 300 is made of an elastic resin material. If the cover member has elasticity, rubber, ABS resin, soft resin, etc. may be used.

  As described above, since the cover member 300 covers the operation surface of the stop buttons 7R and 7S, it is not possible to recognize that the stop buttons 7R and 7S are provided close to each other from the outside. . Further, since the cover member 300 has elasticity, the stop buttons 7R and 7S can be operated individually and simultaneously separately from the position intended by the player due to the portion pressed against the surface of the cover member 300 and the change in force. it can. Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult to push the stop buttons 7R and 7S, and it is possible to give the player various operational feelings when operating the stop buttons 7R and 7S.

(Outline of this embodiment)
As described above, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is output from the game start command means (start lever 6, start switch 6S, etc.) that outputs a game start command signal according to the operation, and the game start command means. Based on the detection of the game start signal, a plurality of types of symbols (“red 7” 120, “blue 7” 126, “plum” 122, “BAR” 124, “watermelon” 123, “Replay” 121, Fluctuating display means (reels 3L, 3C, 3R, 3S, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, 49S, etc.) that display the identification information composed of “cherry” 125, “star” 130, “blank” 131) ) And a winning combination determining means (main control circuit 71, CP) for determining a winning combination based on the game start signal and the game state output from the game start command means 31) and a plurality of first stop operation means (stop buttons 7L and 7C) for outputting a stop command signal for instructing to stop the variable display of the identification information of the variable display means corresponding to an operation from the outside. Are arranged in close proximity to each other, and are configured such that the combined outer shape is identified with the outer shape of the first stop operation means, and a plurality of stop command signals are output in response to an external operation. Second stop operation means (stop buttons 7R and 7S) and stop control means for stopping the change display of the identification information of the change display means corresponding to the stop command signal in response to detection of the stop command signal ( Main control circuit 71, reel stop signal circuit 46, etc.).

  According to said structure, since the 2nd stop operation means is arrange | positioned adjacent to each other, the 2nd stop operation means can be operated simultaneously and separately at a player's desired timing. Further, since the outer shape including the second stop operation means is configured to be the same as the outer shape of the first stop operation means, the player continuously connects the first stop operation means and the second stop operation means. Can be operated without losing the tempo. As a result, the variation display of the identification information of the plurality of variation display means can be stopped by one operation without losing the tempo, so that the player can advance the game quickly.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, the second stop operation means has a semicircular shape, and the outer shape combined with the second stop operation means has a circular shape.

  According to the above configuration, the second stop operation means has a semicircular shape, and the outer shape combined with the second stop operation means has a circular shape. By pressing the combined portion, the change display of the identification information of the plurality of change display means can be stopped by one operation without impairing the tempo. Thus, the player can individually operate the second stop operation means by pressing the semicircular second stop operation means, and presses the combined portion of the semicircular second stop operation means. By doing so, the plurality of second stop operation means can be operated at the same time, so that the plurality of second stop operation means can be pushed apart at a timing desired by the player.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present invention, one of the second stop operation means has an annular shape, and one of the second stop operation means has a second stop operation having the annular shape. It is good also as a structure provided in the means.

  According to the above configuration, since the second stop operation means having the annular shape and the second stop operation means provided therein are provided, the player can use the second stop operation means having the annular shape. Then, by pressing the proximity portion of the second stop operation means provided therein, the change display of the identification information of the plurality of change display means can be stopped by one operation without impairing the tempo. Thus, the player can individually operate the second stop operation means by pressing the second stop operation means having the annular shape or the second stop operation means provided therein, Since the second stop operation means can be operated simultaneously by pressing the adjacent portion of the second stop operation means having the shape and the second stop operation means provided therein, at a player's desired timing A plurality of second stop operation means can be pushed apart.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present invention, the second stop operation means may include a cover member (cover member 300) that covers at least the operation surface of the second stop operation means and has elasticity. Good.

  According to the above configuration, since the cover member covers the operation surface of the second stop operation means, it is impossible to understand from the outside that the second stop operation means are provided close to each other. Can do. In addition, since the cover has elasticity, a plurality of second stop operation means can be operated simultaneously and individually, apart from the position intended by the player, due to the portion pressed against the cover surface and the change in force. Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult to push the plurality of second stop operation means, and it is possible to give the player various operation feelings when operating the second stop operation means.

(Modification of this embodiment)
As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated based on suitable embodiment, this invention is not limited to this, A game machine adds the following structure to the structure in the above-mentioned embodiment, or duplication. , May be provided.

  For example, in the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the stop buttons 7R and 7S as the second stop operation means are arranged close to each other, and the combined outer shape is the same as the outer shape of the stop buttons 7L and 7C. Although it is configured to be viewed, a stop button as the second stop operation means may be arranged at the position of the stop button of the stop buttons 7L and 7C.

  In this case, the game machine manufacturer can arrange a stop button as the second stop operation means for convenience, according to the contents of the presentation and the contents of the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where there are four reels (reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and 3S) is described. The same configuration as the illustrated second stop operation means may be provided at the position of the stop buttons 7L and 7C corresponding to the reels.

  In this case, according to the number of reels of the gaming machine, the gaming machine manufacturer can arrange a stop button as the second stopping operation means for convenience.

  Further, the stop buttons 7R and 7S as the second stop operation means have a semicircular shape, and the outer shape of the stop buttons 7R and 7S is configured to be circular.

  In this case, since the combined shape of the stop button 7R and the stop button 7S is a circular shape similar to that of the conventional stop button, a conventional gaming machine can be used. For this reason, the gaming machine manufacturer can minimize the change in appearance and can minimize the cost.

  The gaming machine also has a game value providing means for providing a player with a game value when a predetermined game result is displayed, and an internal winning combination for determining a predetermined combination as an internal winning combination based on a game start command signal. Specific to the determination means, the stop control means for displaying the winning mode on the variation display means based on the internal winning combination, the effect display control means for displaying the effect mode related to the game on the effect display means, and the game result display means Before the game result is displayed, the notice display control means for displaying the notice mode on the notice display means that the specific game result may be displayed, and the specific game result is displayed on the game result display means. Before the display, a notice display control means for displaying a notice mode on the notice display means that a specific game result is displayed, a display control means for controlling the display of the game result display means, and a game result display hand Alternatively, a display stop command means provided at a position where the player can operate to output a stop command signal for stopping a variable display of a part or all of the variable display means, and an internal winning combination determining means in a predetermined unit game. Internal winning combination carry-over means to carry over a specific combination determined as an internal winning combination as an internal winning combination in the next unit game, and a specific to store and store a specific combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means as an internal winning combination There may be provided at least one combination accumulating unit and at least one accumulated specific combination winning unit that uses a specific combination stored and stored by the specific combination storing unit as an internal winning combination.

  Here, the above-mentioned “game result display means” includes a change display means, an effect display means, a notice display means, and the like. They may be separate display devices, or may be predetermined display units (sprites, 3D objects having different depths) provided in a single display device. Further, they may be displayed in an overlapping manner. Further, one or more sounds, 1 or more lights, 1 or more colors, 1 or more images, 1 or more odors, or any one of one or more feels (vibration, pressure) The player may be notified by a plurality or all of them.

  The “game value giving means” includes advantageous state generating means such as a program for giving (paying out) game values (coins), and also includes payout of award media, recording on a magnetic card, and game score addition.

  The “display control means” includes a stop control means, an effect display control means, a notice display control means, and the like. It may be provided on a single substrate, may be provided on a plurality of separate substrates, or the stop control means may be provided on the same substrate as the internal winning combination determining means. Furthermore, the effect display control means and the notification display control means may be provided on a separate board from the internal winning combination determining means. (It may be a separate body.)

  The “variable display means” displays a still image, a moving image, and the like, and is composed of one or a plurality of symbol display units that display a moving display using a reel or a disk, and variably display or stop a plurality of types of symbols. . For example, a pachislot machine or video slot symbol, a pachinko special symbol, a sound diagram, a judgment symbol, or the like is displayed. Moreover, what is necessary is just to display a specific winning mode as a game result.

  The “display stop command means” may output a signal for stopping one, a plurality, or all of the variable display, such as an effect display means, a fluctuation display means, a notice display means, etc. One may be provided corresponding to the part (the display part is a symbol display part or the like). Alternatively, a plurality of display units may be provided corresponding to one display unit (the display unit is a symbol display unit or the like).

  The “advantageous state generating means” may be anything as long as it continues to be advantageous to the player during a plurality of game units. For example, a program for performing generation determination, continuation determination, midway end determination, generation, continuation, end, and the like. The “internal winning combination determining means” includes an internal winning combination lottery means, an internal winning combination carry over means, a specific combination accumulating means, an accumulated specific combination winning means, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the “game machine” includes a pachinko machine, a pachislot machine, a video slot, and the like. The “game result” includes a winning mode, a losing mode, a production mode, a notification mode, and the like. The “specific winning mode” includes a specific symbol display (such as “3” and “7”), a specific symbol combination display (such as “777” and “776”), and a specific symbol among a plurality of symbols. Are included (single cherry, double cherry, etc.).

  The “disappearance mode” includes modes other than the winning mode displayed on the variation display means, the production mode, the notification mode, and the like. The “predetermined game result” includes a winning mode and the like. “Direction mode” is a mode in which waiting for customers, during game, between games, winning (front, middle, rear), advantageous state (front, middle, rear), etc., or their game information (game guidance) Including the notification mode and other modes, characters such as “big hit”, “bonus”, “out”, and the number of continuations of the advantageous state are also included.

  The “notice mode” includes a mode for notifying a player that a predetermined internal winning combination or a specific internal winning combination may be determined, a mode for notifying a player, and a production mode thereof. . “Do n’t you? ","bell? ”,“ A big hit? ], “Bonus winning? ], "Game procedure navigation function win? ”Etc. are also included. The “notification mode” is a mode in which the player is notified that a predetermined internal winning combination or a specific internal winning combination has been determined, or a predetermined internal winning combination or a specific internal winning combination is not determined. This includes a mode for notifying the player of this, and a production mode. “Big hit confirmed”, “Bonus confirmed”, “Outgoed confirmed”, “Bell confirmed”, “Game procedure navigation function win? ”Etc. are also included.

  “Aspect” includes one or more symbol (moving / still) images, one or more character (moving / still) images, one or more background (moving / still) images, one or more balloons (moving / still) ) Image, one or more characters, one figure, predetermined operation of one or more movable objects, etc. One or more lamps are lit, blinking, etc. One or more speaker sounds are included. “Game information” includes game concept (background), game rules, operation explanation, reach eyes, chance eyes, explanation of roles / replays, explanation of advantageous states (BB, RB, SB, etc.), advantageous states (BB, RB) Etc.), probability, and the number of games elapsed since a predetermined time (bonus, BB, RB, predetermined operation, etc.).

  The “game start command means” includes a start lever, a switch such as a spin button, a game medium input, a symbol start port (gate), and the like. The “display stop command means” includes a button, a lever, a program (time measuring means), and the like. “Design display means” includes CRT, LCD, plasma display, 7-segment display, dot matrix, lamp, LED, fluorescent lamp, EL, electronic paper, flexible LED, flexible liquid crystal, liquid crystal projector, reel, disk, movable object, etc. including. The thing with which they were provided in plural, the thing with which they were combined, etc. are included.

  The “internal winning combination” includes one or more combinations determined as an internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means from a plurality of combinations. The “winning combination” includes a combination in which a winning mode corresponding to the internal winning combination is displayed. “Game value” includes payout of award media (coins, medals, game balls), game result storage media (predetermined writing to a magnetic card, etc., replay, score addition, occurrence of advantageous state, etc.) (Prize medium) ”includes coins, medals, game balls, money, banknotes, magnetic cards, and the like.

  In addition, one or more of the following may be applied as a combination in a pachislot or the like. A single bonus or internal winning combination in which the probability that the small winning combination is determined to be an internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means is high for only one unit game (1 game). Regular bonus that determines the chance that the small role will be determined as an internal winning combination is high only during multiple unit games, and the probability that the internal winning combination determination means determines the regular bonus as an internal winning combination only during multiple unit games An internal winning combination navigating function for notifying information regarding the big bonus having a high probability and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means before the operation of the display stop command means by the player. A push order navigating function for notifying information related to the stop pattern selected by the stop pattern selection means before the player operates the display stop command means. A game procedure navigation function for notifying a game procedure that is advantageous to a player.

  For example, the internal winning combination navigating function described above is a reel stop pattern (for example, the first left reel is first notified before the left, middle, and right reel stop buttons corresponding to the left reel, middle reel, and right reel are stopped. , Then stop the middle reel, and finally stop the right reel, similarly left reel stop → right reel stop → middle reel stop pattern, middle reel stop → right reel stop → left reel stop pattern, 6 types of left reel stop → left reel stop → right reel stop pattern, right reel stop → left reel stop → middle reel stop pattern, right reel stop → middle reel stop → left reel stop pattern, etc.) In addition, a reel stop navigating function or the like in which a predetermined winning mode is obtained in the fluctuation display means by stopping the right reel stop button is included. The reel stop navigation function is a predetermined time (for example, first, second, third, etc.) without navigating the stop order of all reels (including image display means for variably displaying symbols other than reels). It also includes a navigation function for notifying the player of the reel to be stopped. In addition, the variable display means may include a predetermined winning mode when the reel is stopped in a state where a predetermined symbol is displayed on the reel to be stopped a predetermined time. Also included is a function for stopping a symbol with a minimum movement (or a substantially minimum fluctuation) from an output of a stop command signal from a display stop command means by a player, and a replay that can start a game of one unit game without inserting a game medium.

  In addition, one unit game may be applied as follows, for example. From the output of the game start command signal from the game start command means to the display of the game result. From the operation of the start lever until the game result is displayed on the fluctuation display means (predetermined display means). From the operation of the start lever until a specific display (for example, specific character information, a specific character, a specific image) is displayed on a predetermined display means. It is configured to output a game start command signal when the bet button is operated by the player, or when the game medal is inserted by the player, etc., and the change display means from the operation of the bet button or the insertion of the game medal Until the game result is displayed. It is configured to output a game start command signal when the bet button is operated by the player, or when a game medal is inserted by the player, etc., and a predetermined display is made from the operation of the bet button or insertion of the game medal. Until a specific display is displayed on the means. From the time when the symbol starting means for outputting the game start command signal detects winning or passing of a game medium (for example, a game ball) until the game result is displayed on the fluctuation display means (predetermined display means). A specific display (for example, specific character information, specific character, specific image) is displayed on the predetermined display means after the symbol starting means for outputting the game start command signal detects winning or passing of the game medium. Until. In addition, a plurality of unit games of continuous or intermittent multiple times may be applied to the plurality of unit games.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachislot gaming apparatus has been described, but the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines (for example, a pachinko gaming apparatus, a slot machine, etc.).

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but only specific examples have been illustrated, and the present invention is not particularly limited. Specific configurations and the like can be appropriately changed in design. It should be noted that the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. (A) It is a top view of the operation panel which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. (B) It is A-A 'sectional drawing of the operation panel which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a symbol arrangement | sequence table which concerns on this embodiment. It is a block diagram of the main control circuit concerning this embodiment. It is a block diagram of the sub control circuit concerning this embodiment. It is a flowchart of a main routine. It is a flowchart of a reel rotation stop process. (A) It is a top view of the operation panel which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. (B) It is BB 'sectional drawing of the operation panel which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. (A) It is a top view of the operation panel which concerns on Embodiment 3. FIG. (B) It is CC 'sectional drawing of the operation panel which concerns on Embodiment 3. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine 3L, 3C, 3R, 3S reel 6 start lever 6S start switch 7L, 7C, 7R, 7S stop button 31 CPU
46 Reel stop signal circuit 49L / 49C / 49R / 49S Stepping motor 71 Main control circuit 90 Operation panel

Claims (4)

A game start command means for outputting a game start command signal according to the operation;
Based on the detection of the game start signal output from the game start command means, fluctuation display means for variably displaying identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols,
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the gaming start signal and the gaming state output from the gaming start command means;
A plurality of first stop operation means for outputting a stop command signal for instructing stop of the variation display of the identification information of the variation display means corresponding to an external operation;
A plurality of second outputs arranged close to each other and configured such that the combined outer shape is identified with the outer shape of the first stop operation means, and outputs the stop command signal in response to an external operation. Stop operation means;
In response to detecting the stop command signal, stop control means for stopping the variation display of the identification information of the variation display means corresponding to the stop command signal;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second stop operation means has a semicircular shape, and a combined outer shape of the second stop operation means has a circular shape. One of the second stop operating means has an annular shape,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein one of the second stop operation means is provided in the second stop operation means having an annular shape. The said 2nd stop operation means is provided with the cover member which covers at least the operation surface of the said 2nd stop operation means, and has elasticity, The any one of Claim 1 thru | or 3 characterized by the above-mentioned. Game machines.

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