JP2009201776A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine equipped with a presentation device capable of executing presentation in a state full of amusement with stereoscopic movement. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine 1 includes a casing 60 to open/close a front door 2. The front door 2 has a reel unit 3, a liquid crystal display part 5a, and a presentation device 6. The presentation device 6 is disposed in the front face of the liquid crystal display part 5a, and a plurality of ornament objects D can be convected inside the presentation device. The presentation device 6 has a pair of transparent plates 6a and 6b, frame boards 6c-6f, and a blower device 62. The pair of transparent plates 6a and 6b are rectangular-shaped. The frame boards 6c-6f surround the pair of transparent plates 6a and 6b in such a way that a prescribed gap is formed between the pair of transparent plates 6a and 6b. The blower device 62 blows air from the bottom of the frame board 6c so that the plurality of ornament objects D can be floated. A subordinate control circuit 72 controls the blower device 62 in response to a prescribed presentation in the liquid crystal display part 5a. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine. In particular, the present invention relates to a gaming machine equipped with a production device that produces a three-dimensionally moving and richly entertaining state and gives the player expectation and interest.

  Generally, slot machines or pachislot machines are known as this type of gaming machine. For example, the slot machine includes a variable display device having a plurality of rotating reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer periphery. A combination of symbols when each reel stops is a predetermined stop mode (symbol combination: for example, a mode in which the same symbols are aligned), and a game medium such as coins or medals is paid out. It has become. And when winning a prize, taking into consideration various contingencies, the player's individual skill has an element that cannot completely control the game result.

  In such a gaming machine, in order to establish a winning in which medals or coins are paid out along with a predetermined combination of symbols along an activated winning line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”), A combination of symbols indicating that a winning combination of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) is won by a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”). The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the player can stop at the active line.

  In other words, no matter how much the internal winning is made, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, the winning of the internal winning combination cannot be established. In other words, a technique (game operation skill) for performing the stop operation with good timing is required. An operation with a high specific gravity of technical intervention called so-called “promotion” is necessary. Further, in such a gaming machine, even if the stop operation is performed in a timely manner, it is not possible to stop the symbol combination indicating the winning combination of the combination that is not internally won to the effective line. Therefore, the player is highly interested in what role is played in the gaming machine.

  In order to respond to the interest and expectation of such a player, there are a plurality of frame regions surrounding each of these display regions in a frame shape around the plurality of display regions in the image display device that displays the symbol sequence, A gaming machine has been invented in which, before a predetermined effect is performed on an image display device, an effect notification for notifying the effect is performed using each frame area (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In the gaming machine according to Patent Document 1, it is said that the player is excitedly watching the performance notice in the frame area with an expectation, and the fun of the game is further improved. In addition, since these frame areas are areas that the player always watches during the game, the effect announcement performed using these frame areas can make the player recognize the effects to be performed in an easy-to-understand manner. At the same time, it is given as a very effective and clear sub-production, and it can give a greater excitement and expectation to the player.
JP 2005-95413 A

  However, the gaming machine according to Patent Document 1 lacks interest and is easily bored because the frame area only has a flat and lighted display of the internal winning notice. Therefore, for example, there is a demand for a gaming machine capable of producing a notice of internal winning in a state of three-dimensional movement and richness of interest. The above can be said to be the subject of the present invention.

  An object of this invention is to provide the game machine provided with the production | presentation apparatus which can produce in the state rich in the interest which has three-dimensional movement.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present inventor houses a plurality of ornaments inside a sealing body that surrounds a pair of transparent plates formed in a substantially rectangular shape with a frame plate, and from the bottom surface of the sealing body. A staging device that floats and convects a plurality of decorative objects can be constructed by blowing air, and the staging device can be placed in front of the image display device to produce a three-dimensionally moving and highly entertaining state. Based on this, a gaming machine having the following new production device has been invented.

  (1) A gaming machine including a casing that opens and closes a front door provided with an operation portion protruding in a trapezoidal shape, wherein the front door displays a plurality of symbols and rotates a plurality of reels of the operation portion. A variable display device arranged behind and capable of stopping these reels on a predetermined display line, an image display device arranged on the upper part of the operation unit and capable of displaying an effect image, and a front surface of the image display device And a rendering device arranged to convect a plurality of decorative objects inside, and the housing controls the operation of the variable display device, and the image display is instructed by the main control device. Sub-control means for controlling the effect image of the device, wherein the effect device includes a pair of transparent plates formed in a substantially rectangular shape, and the pair of transparent plates so that the transparent plates have a predetermined interval. The frame that surrounds the bottom of the frame and the bottom of the frame An air blower that floats the plurality of decorations and the sub-control unit controls the air blower in response to a predetermined effect of the image display device. Machine.

  The gaming machine according to the invention of (1) includes a housing that opens and closes the front door. The front door is provided with an operation portion that protrudes in a trapezoidal shape. The front door has a variable display device, an image display device, and an effect device. In the variable display device, a plurality of reels that display and rotate a plurality of symbols are arranged behind the operation unit, and these reels can be stopped on a predetermined display line. The image display device is arranged on the upper part of the operation unit and can display an effect image. The effect device is arranged on the front surface of the image display device and can convect a plurality of decorative objects inside.

  In the gaming machine according to the invention of (1), the housing has a main control means and a sub-control means. The control means controls the operation of the variable display device. The sub-control means is instructed by the main control means to control the effect image of the image display device.

  In the gaming machine according to the invention of (1), the rendering device has a pair of transparent plates, a frame plate, and a blower. The pair of transparent plates are formed in a substantially rectangular shape. The frame plate surrounds the pair of transparent plates so that the pair of transparent plates have a predetermined interval. The blower blows air from the bottom surface of the frame plate to float a plurality of decorations. The sub-control means controls the blower in response to a predetermined effect of the image display device.

  Here, a start device (for example, a start lever) for starting rotation of a plurality of reels simultaneously by a player's operation may be disposed in the operation unit, and a plurality of rotating symbol rows are displayed by a player's operation. A stop device (for example, a stop button) for stopping on the line is arranged.

  The image display device is preferably a liquid crystal display device that does not protrude much behind the front door. A transparent display window may be provided on the front surface of the liquid crystal display device. By enclosing the periphery of the pair of transparent plates formed in a substantially rectangular shape with a frame plate, it is possible to configure a sealed body that accommodates a plurality of ornaments therein.

  The blower device may include a fan unit disposed behind the front door, and a plurality of ventilation holes may be provided on the bottom surface of the frame plate. When the fan unit blows air to the ventilation holes, a plurality of decorations are provided. Can be suspended. If the air of appropriate pressure is discharged from the plurality of ventilation holes, the suspended decoration falls to the bottom surface of the frame plate by its own weight and floats again. The blower is preferably configured such that a plurality of decorative objects are convected and dispersed.

  Here, the blower device may be constituted by a box-shaped fan unit provided with an axial fan motor, or may be constituted by a cylindrical fan unit provided with a blower fan motor. The ornament can be convected inside, and a plurality of ornaments can be retained on the bottom surface.

  For example, in the gaming machine according to the invention of (1), a plurality of ornaments can be convected to the inside of the production device so as to notify the winning result of the internal lottery, which is a winning combination that can acquire a large amount of game media. A plurality of ornaments can be convected inside the production device so as to congratulate the prize when winning.

  The effect device can observe the effect screen of the image display device through the pair of transparent plates because the pair of transparent plates face the image display device. Since the sub-control means controls the blower in response to the predetermined effect of the image display device, a synergistic effect of the effect of the effect of the effect screen of the image display device and the plurality of ornaments can be expected.

  The gaming machine according to the invention of (1) accommodates a plurality of ornaments inside a sealing body that surrounds a pair of transparent plates formed in a substantially rectangular shape with a frame plate, and blows air from the bottom surface of the sealing body. By constructing an effect device that floats and convects a plurality of decorative objects, and by arranging this effect device on the front of the image display device, it can be produced in a highly interesting state with three-dimensional movement, It is possible to give the player an interest and expectation different from the conventional one.

  (2) The game machine according to (1), wherein the rendering device includes a plurality of light emitting elements for illuminating the plurality of ornaments convection inside.

  In the gaming machine according to the invention of (2), it is preferable that a plurality of light emitting elements (for example, LEDs) are lit to illuminate the plurality of ornaments when the plurality of ornaments are convectioned inside. Can produce a dramatic production.

  (3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), wherein the main control means commands the sub-control means to control the effect of the effect device in a special game state advantageous to a player. .

  Here, the special game state refers to a so-called bonus state or big bonus state in which more gaming media can be acquired in the slot machine than in the normal game state, and is a game state advantageous to the player. In a special gaming state, players are generally more excited.

  Controlling the effect of the effect device includes convection of a plurality of ornaments inside, and illumination of the plurality of ornaments convection inside. In the gaming machine according to the invention of (3), by controlling the production of the production device when the special game state has been entered, the player is captured by the feeling as if the player is attracting attention. Can be enjoyed even more.

  (4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the decoration includes a color film piece, a specific shape film piece, a foam material, a lightweight cloth, and a decoration tape piece.

  The color film piece may be a color metal piece or a transparent film piece. The specific shape film piece may be a petal, an animal, a geometric shape, or the like. The white foam can be associated with snow. The lightweight fabric is preferably a glittering material such as silk. The decorative tape piece may be a color tape, a clear tape, or a metal wire. Only one kind of these ornaments may be accommodated in the production device, and appropriate types may be mixed, and various productions such as looking into the kaleidoscope are possible.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention accommodates a plurality of ornaments inside a sealing body that surrounds a pair of transparent plates formed in a substantially rectangular shape with a frame plate and blows air from the bottom surface of the sealing body. By creating an effect device that floats and convects the decorations of this, and arranging this effect device on the front of the image display device, it is possible to produce an interesting and three-dimensional movement, so that the player It can give a different interest and expectation.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective external view showing an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the rendering device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the rendering device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment, with the housing portion omitted.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of symbols arranged on a reel provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a view showing a symbol arrangement table provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table determination table provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment.

  FIG. 8 is a view showing a general gaming state internal lottery table provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 9 shows an RB gaming state internal lottery table provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a view showing an internal lottery table for RT operation provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an internal winning combination determination table provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 13 is a view showing a bonus operating time table provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a stop table determination table provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a stop table provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment.

  FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a sub control circuit of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 17 is a main flowchart showing the processing of the control circuit of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 18 is a main flowchart following FIG.

  First, the configuration of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. The gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a so-called pachislot machine. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium such as a card that stores information on gaming value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, gaming balls, or tokens. However, in the following description, medals are used.

  In FIG. 1, the main body 4 constitutes the entire gaming machine 1. The main body 4 includes a front door 2 and a housing 60 that opens and closes the front door. A pair of frame lamps 120L and 120R that can emit light in a plurality of colors are provided on the left and right sides of the front surface of the front door 2, respectively.

  In FIG. 1, a pair of frame lamps 120L and 120R is an existing light emitting diode (LED), organic electroluminescence (organic EL), or the like as long as it can emit at least a plurality of colors such as green, yellow, blue, and red. A light emitting element may be sufficient.

  In FIG. 1, three vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided at substantially the center of the front surface of the front door 2. These display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in the diagonal direction as display lines.

  In FIG. 1, these display lines 8 a to 8 e are activated by operating the BET switch 11 or inserting medals into the insertion slot 22. The fact that the display line has been activated is displayed by turning on the BET lamp 9.

  Here, the display lines 8a to 8e are related to the success or failure of the combination. Specifically, the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination are stopped and displayed side by side at a predetermined position corresponding to one of the active lines (the activated display lines), thereby the predetermined combination. Is established.

  In FIG. 1, the front door 2 is provided with an operation unit 10 that protrudes in a trapezoidal shape. The front door 2 has a reel unit 3 that serves as a variable display device. In the reel unit 3, a plurality of reels 3 </ b> L, 3 </ b> C, and 3 </ b> R that display and rotate a plurality of symbols are arranged behind the operation unit 10. The reel unit 3 can stop the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R on predetermined display lines 8a to 8e. The symbols of 3L, 3C, and 3R can be visually recognized from the outside of the gaming machine 1 through the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Further, each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute) and variably displays a plurality of symbol rows.

  In FIG. 1 or 3, a liquid crystal display unit 5 a serving as an image display device capable of displaying an effect image is provided above the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. The liquid crystal display unit 5a has a display surface larger than the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and can provide an effect by image display.

  In FIG. 1 or FIG. 3, the rendering device 6 is arranged on the upper surface of the liquid crystal display unit 5a. The stage device 6 can convect a plurality of decorations D inside. In addition, a pair of speakers 9L and 9R are provided on the top of the rendering device 6. The pair of speakers 9L and 9R can produce effects such as sound effects and sounds.

  A BET lamp 9 is provided on the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. The BET lamp 9 is turned on when a required number of medals for playing one game (unit game) are inserted and all (5) display lines are activated. In the present embodiment, the number of medals required to play one game varies depending on the game situation. In a normal state where a bonus that makes it easy for a player to win medals is not activated, three medals are required to play one game. On the other hand, in the state where the bonus is operating, two medals are required to play one game.

  In FIG. 1, an operation unit 10 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. An insertion port 22 for inserting medals is provided on the right side of the substantially horizontal plane of the operation unit 10. A BET switch 11 is provided on the substantially horizontal plane of the operation unit 10 on the left side.

  In FIG. 1, when the BET switch 11 is pressed, the number of medals provided for one game (that is, three when the bonus is not activated and two when the bonus is activated). Is put into the gaming machine 1 and a predetermined display line is activated. The operation of the BET switch 11 and the operation of inserting a medal into the insertion slot 22 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the operation unit 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the payout port 15 at the lower front. The paid-out medals are stored in the receiving part 16. On the right side of the C / P switch 14 is a start lever 6L that rotates the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the player's turning operation and starts displaying the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. It is mounted so as to be rotatable within an angular range.

  Stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that stop the rotations of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a player's pressing operation are disposed at the approximate center of the front surface of the operation unit 10, respectively. In this embodiment, the unit game basically starts when the start lever 6L is operated and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

  In the present embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button pressing operation) performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating is referred to as “first stop operation” and “first stop operation”. A stop operation performed later is referred to as a “second stop operation”, and a stop operation performed after the “second stop operation” is referred to as a “third stop operation”.

  In front of the lower portion of the front door 2, a payout opening 15 for paying out medals and a receiving portion 16 for storing the payout medals are provided. In addition, a decorative panel (waist panel) 20 having a design corresponding to the motif of the gaming machine is disposed between the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R and the receiving portion 16 on the front surface of the lower portion of the front door 2. .

  Next, the configuration of the rendering device provided in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. In FIG. 2, the rendering device 6 includes a pair of transparent plates 6 a and 6 b, a plurality of frame plates 6 c to 6 f, and a blower 62. The pair of transparent plates 6a and 6b are formed in a substantially rectangular shape.

  In FIG. 2, the plurality of frame plates 6 c to 6 f surround the pair of transparent plates 6 a and 6 b so that the pair of transparent plates 6 a and 6 b provide a predetermined interval (see FIG. 3). The blower 62 can blow the air from the bottom surface of the frame plate 6c to float a plurality of decorations D. And the sealing body 61 which accommodates the some ornament D inside is comprised by enclosing the circumference | surroundings of a pair of transparent board 6a * 6b formed in the substantially rectangular shape with the frame boards 6c-6f.

  In FIG. 2, the blower 62 includes a box-shaped fan unit 621 disposed behind the front door 2 (see FIG. 3). The fan unit 621 includes three axial fan motors 62a. When the axial fan motor 62a is driven, air can be blown from the three tubular exhaust ports 622.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 2, a plurality of ventilation holes 61c are provided on the bottom surface of the frame plate 6c. These ventilation holes 61 c communicate with the three tubular intake ports 612. The substantially L-shaped flexible pipe 63 connects the intake port 612 and the exhaust port 622. One end of the pipe 63 is inserted through a through hole 64 provided in the front door 2 (see FIG. 3).

  In FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, when the air is blown from the fan unit 621 to the plurality of ventilation holes 61c, the plurality of decorations D can be floated. If wind of appropriate pressure is discharged from the plurality of ventilation holes 61c, the floating decoration falls to the bottom surface of the frame plate 6c by its own weight and floats again. The blower 62 is configured such that a plurality of decorative objects D are convected and dispersed. FIG. 3 shows a state in which a plurality of decorations D stay on the bottom surface of the sealing body 61 without the axial fan motor 62a being driven.

  In FIG. 2, the rendering device 6 has a plurality of light emitting elements 65 for illuminating a plurality of decorative objects D convection inside. These light emitting elements 65 may be LEDs, for example, and are attached to the frame plate 6d.

  Next, an example of symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “0” to “20” and stored (stored) in the ROM 32 (see FIG. 5). On each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, “Red 7 (design 91)”, “BAR (design 92)”, “Watermelon (design 93)”, “Bell (design 94)”, “Blue cherry (design 95) ) "," Red Cherry (symbol 96) "," Yellow Cherry (symbol 97) "," Replay (symbol 98) ", and" Blank (symbol 99) ". Yes. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Here, BB1 (Big Bonus 1), BB2 (Big Bonus 2), watermelon, bell, blue cherry, red cherry, yellow cherry, and replay are provided in the role of this embodiment.

  BB1 and BB2 are accessory continuous action devices according to the first type special accessory. The “special feature continuous operation device related to the first type special feature” is a device capable of continuously operating the first type special feature, which is activated when a specific symbol combination is displayed, This means that the operation is terminated when specified.

  “Type 1 special character” is a character that increases the number of symbol combinations related to winnings per prescribed number or increases the probability that a conditional device related to winnings per prescribed number will operate. When the game is played, it means that the operation can be continued until a game result not exceeding 12 times is obtained.

  “Winning” means displaying a predetermined combination of symbols necessary to win a medal.

  Hereinafter, BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as “bonus”. The blue cherry, red cherry, and yellow cherry are collectively referred to as “cherry”. Also, watermelon, cherry, and bell are collectively called “small role”.

  The combination (combination data) is basically control information in which a medal and a symbol combination given to the player are associated with each other in advance. Stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and switching (transition) of the game state It is used to give game value.

  In the gaming state of the present embodiment, the expected value of the so-called “play rate” (the number of medals to be paid out to the player with respect to the number of medals inserted to play the game) is “1”. There is an RB gaming state that is larger than that, and a general gaming state in which the expected value of the “race rate” is smaller than “1”. The gaming state can be basically distinguished by the type of the internal lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination. Specifically, the gaming state can be distinguished by the type of a role that may be won internally, the probability of internal winning, and the like.

  The RB gaming state is a gaming state constituted by a game in which the first type special character is operating.

  The RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the RB operating flag. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state. The condition that the RB operating flag is updated to ON is that the BB operating flag is updated to ON. The “BB operating flag” is a general term for the BB1 operating flag and the BB2 operating flag. That is, “the BB operating flag is updated to ON” means that either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is updated to ON.

  The condition that the RB operating flag is updated to OFF is that the game possible number counter becomes “0”, the winning possible number counter becomes “0”, or the BB operating flag is updated OFF. That is. The “gameable number counter” refers to the number of unit games that can be performed in the RB gaming state, and is defined as 12 in this embodiment. The “winning possible number counter” refers to the number of possible winnings in the RB gaming state, and is defined as 8 in this embodiment.

  The BB1 operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB1 operating flag is in an advantageous state, and whether or not the BB2 operating flag is in an advantageous state generated when the BB2 is established. This is information for identification. The condition for updating these BB operating flags to be on is that BB is satisfied. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to OFF is that the number of medals paid out exceeds the payable number. “Payable amount” means the number of medals that can be paid out in a game (game) from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until the BB operating flag is updated to off. In the example, it is defined as 465 sheets.

  Here, the relationship between the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off will be described. When BB is established, the BB operating flag is updated to ON. When the BB operating flag is updated to ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON. When either the game possible number counter or the winning number counter becomes “0”, the RB operating flag is updated to OFF. If the BB operating flag is ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON again.

  When the condition that the BB operating flag is updated to OFF is satisfied, the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. However, when the BB operating flag is updated to OFF, the RB operating flag is OFF. Updated to Therefore, when the BB operating flag is on, the RB operating flag is updated to on. That is, after BB is established, the RB gaming state is maintained until the BB operating flag is updated to OFF.

  The general gaming state is a gaming state when both the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are off. The general gaming state is composed of an RT operation in which a so-called replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”) operates and an RT inactive in which the RT does not operate. RT operates for 1500 unit games on condition that the operation of BB ends.

  In addition, the general gaming state is composed of a flag between which a bonus is carried over and a non-flag between which a bonus is not carried. A “carryover combination” means a combination in which the corresponding symbol combinations are allowed to be arranged along the active line over one or more games. Between the flags, the symbol combinations corresponding to the bonus are aligned along the active line. Is allowed across one or more games. In addition, there is no internal winning for the bonus between the flags, and there is a possibility that the bonus is internally won for the non-flag, so even between the same general gaming state, the flag and non-flag are different. A gaming state. In the present embodiment, RT ends on the condition that switching is performed between non-flags and between flags.

  To summarize the above, RT is activated when the bonus operation is terminated, and normally, switching between non-flags is performed between the flags, and RT is terminated. When a bonus is established as a display combination, the bonus is activated and switched to the RB gaming state. When the bonus operation is completed, the RT is activated again.

  If the RT does not move between the flags while the 1500 game is performed, the game state is in the non-RT operation state. In addition, when the power main switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and initialization at the start of the game is performed, the general gaming state in which RT is not operating is also entered.

  Whether or not the RT is operating can be identified by turning on or off the RT operating flag. The RT operating flag is information for identifying whether the RT is operating. The condition that the RT operating flag is updated to ON is that the operation of the bonus is completed, and the condition that the RT operating flag is updated to OFF is that the above-described non-flag is switched between the flags. One unit game is performed and winning a cherry to be described later (the display combination is cherry).

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control system of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described. In FIG. 5, a control circuit serving as a control means includes a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and the main control circuit 71. And a sub-control circuit 72 that controls the fan unit 621, the light emitting element 65, the pair of speakers 9L and 9R, the LEDs 101, and the lamps 102 based on the transmitted control command.

  In FIG. 5, the main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to 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 storage means.

  Connected to the CPU 31 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. 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 ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 has an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 8 to 10) used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6L is operated (start operation). A stop table (see FIG. 15) for determining the stop mode is stored. The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 stores various control commands (commands) for transmission to the sub control circuit 72.

  The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33, and various storage areas are provided. The RAM 33 stores, for example, information on internal winning combinations and carryover combinations.

  In FIG. 5, in this embodiment, a date is set by operating an operation unit 17 connected to the sub control circuit 72 by an employee of the game hall. In addition, the volume control unit 103 connected to the sub-control circuit 72 is operated by an employee of the game hall, and the volume output from the pair of speakers 9L and 9R is adjusted.

  In the control circuit of FIG. 5, as the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30, a BET lamp 9 and medals are stored, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to a command from the hopper driving circuit 41. There are a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 and stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R that rotationally drive the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  Further, a motor driving circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper driving circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, and a lamp driving circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamp 9 are connected to the output section of the CPU 31. Yes. 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.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, a stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, a BET switch 11, and a C / P switch 14. , A medal sensor 22S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

  In FIG. 5, the start switch 6S detects an operation of the start lever 6L and outputs a start command signal (a signal for commanding the start of the game). The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the insertion slot 22. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate stop command signals (signals for instructing to stop changing the symbol display) in response to operations of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 receives a pulse signal from a reel rotation sensor (not shown) and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51S generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  In FIG. 5, a random number generator 36 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range (random number range), and a sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6L is operated. . By using the random numbers sampled in this way, an internal winning combination is determined based on an internal lottery table stored in the ROM 32, for example.

  The internal winning combination (internal winning combination data) is basically information for identifying a stop control mode and identifying a combination that can be displayed (a winning combination). Therefore, in the internal winning combination, the corresponding symbol combination and the medal given to the player are indirectly associated with each other through the stop control mode and display combination corresponding to the internal winning combination.

  In FIG. 5, after the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. . From the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 33 stores a count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  A symbol arrangement table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol arrangement table, code numbers given sequentially for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated, and corresponding code numbers are provided. And a symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with each other.

  Furthermore, a symbol combination table (see FIG. 12) is stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination for winning a combination (winning, etc.), a medal payout number for winning, and a winning determination code (establishing determining code) representing the winning (establishment) are associated with each other. . The symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop and when winning confirmation (confirmation of display combination) after all reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped. The The display combination (display combination data) is basically a combination (established combination) corresponding to the symbol combination arranged along the effective line. A medal corresponding to the display combination is awarded to the player.

  With the configuration as described above, first, the CPU 31 performs random number sampling at the timing when the player operates the start lever 6L, performs internal lottery processing based on the result of this random number sampling, and determines an internal winning combination. Next, the CPU 31 stops the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on the timing at which the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, respectively.

  If the stop mode (that is, the winning mode) indicating the winning of the internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process is reached, the CPU 31 transmits a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. . At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and inputs a medal payout completion signal to the CPU 31 when the counted value reaches a designated number. Thereby, CPU31 stops the drive of the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41, and complete | finishes a medal payout process.

  Next, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol arrangement table includes symbol information drawn on the reel outer peripheral surface corresponding to the symbol positions (code numbers) of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Based on the symbol arrangement table and the symbol combination table, a combination of symbols arranged along each effective line can be grasped.

  Next, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal lottery table determination table includes information on the type of the internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state and information on the number of lotteries. Here, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the general gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 8) is selected, and “8” is determined as the number of lotteries. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, the RB gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 9) is selected, and “5” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  “Number of lotteries” is the number of times processing necessary to determine an internal winning combination. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the random number value is within a predetermined range (a numerical range defined by a lower limit value and an upper limit value corresponding to the winning number, which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10). It is the number of times to do. However, even if the gaming state is the general gaming state, the number of lotteries determined to be “8” is updated to “6” when it is between the flags. Even if the gaming state is the general gaming state, if the RT is in operation, the RT lotting internal lottery table (see FIG. 10) is selected instead of the general gaming state internal lottery table.

  Next, the internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 8 shows an internal lottery table for the general gaming state, which is referred to when the gaming state is the general gaming state and the RT is not operating. FIG. 9 shows an internal lottery table for RB gaming state, which is referred to when the gaming state is the RB gaming state. FIG. 10 shows an internal lottery table for RT operation, which is referred to when the gaming state is the general gaming state and the RT operation is in progress.

  The internal lottery table includes information on a numerical range defined by a lower limit value and an upper limit value corresponding to the winning number. The internal lottery tables of FIGS. 8 to 10 show information corresponding to the case where the set value is “1”, but actually, information corresponding to each of the set values is provided. The set value is an index for distinguishing the degree of the player's advantage. In this embodiment, the set value is set as 1, the set 4 more advantageous than the set 1, and more advantageous than the set 4. There are four stages of setting 6 and setting H which is more advantageous than setting 6. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 11, since the winning number corresponds to the winning combination, the internal lottery table is defined by an upper limit value and a lower limit value corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations. It can be said that it has information of a certain numerical range.

  In the determination of the winning number based on the internal lottery table (lottery), the lower limit of the random number corresponding to the winning number until the winning number becomes “0” in descending order from the same winning number as the number of times determined for each gaming state. It is determined whether the value is within a numerical range defined by the value and the upper limit value. If the random number value is within the numerical range, the winning number corresponding to this numerical range is won. Further, the number of times of determining whether or not it is within the numerical range defined by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number is the same as the number of lotteries determined in the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 7).

  If the random number is never within the numerical range defined by the lower limit and the upper limit until the winning number becomes “0”, the winning number is “0” and the internal winning combination is lost. The internal winning combination lose indicates that the internal lottery did not win the combination associated with the player's profit. Also, the loss in this embodiment is not a role associated with the game value. In addition, the symbol combination corresponding to the loss as the internal winning combination can be considered as an arbitrary symbol combination different from the symbol combinations corresponding to the plurality of predetermined combinations. It is assumed that the symbol combination corresponding to is not provided.

  In addition, it is determined whether or not the winning number is “0” in descending order from the winning number, and the numerical range defined by the upper limit value and the lower limit value corresponding to each of the plurality of roles is overlapped. Therefore, a plurality of combinations may be determined as internal winning combinations. An internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number, gaming state, setting value, and internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 11).

  For example, the case where the general gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 8 is referred will be described. When the random number value extracted from the range of 0 to 65535 is 20000, first, a random number value R (20000) −lower limit value L (21535) is calculated for the winning number 8. The calculation result is “0” or less. Therefore, since the random number value is not within the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number 8 (L ≦ R ≦ U), if the extracted random number value is 20000, the winning number 8 is unfair.

  Next, a random value R (20000) −lower limit value L (19935) is calculated for the winning number 7. The calculation result is “0” or more. Next, the random value R (20000) −the upper limit value U (20013) is calculated. The calculation result is “0” or less. Therefore, since the random number value is in the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 7 (L ≦ R ≦ U), if the extracted random number value is 20000, the winning number 7 is won. When the winning number 7 is won, based on the internal winning combination determination table, BB1 corresponding to the winning number 7 becomes the internal winning combination.

  As described above, the calculation of the random number value R (20000) −the lower limit value L and the calculation of the random number value R (20000) −the upper limit value U are repeated until the winning number becomes 6 to 0, thereby winning number 6 It is determined whether or not each of ˜0 is won. If the extracted random number value is 20000, the winning number 4 is won, and the other winning numbers are invalid. Therefore, when the extracted random number value is 20000, winning numbers 4 and 7 are won, and red cherry and BB1 corresponding to these winning numbers are internal winning combinations.

  Here, the internal lottery table will be examined in more detail. Referring to the general gaming state internal lottery table of FIG. 8, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 4 includes the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 7. Therefore, when the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, BB1 may be determined as the internal winning combination in addition to the red cherry. The internal lottery table for RT operation shown in FIG. 10 has the same configuration. When red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, BB1 may be determined as the internal winning combination in addition to the red cherry. is there.

  Referring to the general gaming state internal lottery table in FIG. 8, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 5 includes the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 8. Therefore, when the yellow cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, BB2 may be determined as the internal winning combination in addition to the yellow cherry. The internal lottery table for RT operation in FIG. 10 has the same configuration. When yellow cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, BB2 may be determined as the internal winning combination in addition to this yellow cherry. is there.

  Note that the number of lotteries is changed to “6” between the flags. Thereby, there is no case where the winning numbers 7 and 8 are won between the flags. Therefore, between the flags, BB1 and BB2 are not determined as internal winning combinations.

  In addition, comparing the internal lottery table for general gaming state and the internal lottery table for RT operation, when using the internal lottery table for RT operation, compared to using the internal lottery table for general gaming state The numerical range corresponding to the winning number 6 is wide (that is, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is high). Therefore, it is possible to obtain the advantage that the unit game can be advanced during the RT operation without inserting a medal with a higher probability than during the RT non-operation.

  Next, an internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal winning combination determination table includes information (data) of an internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number. The internal winning combination data is represented in binary. The internal symbol combination 1 and the internal symbol combination 2 shown corresponding to the winning number are information for identifying the internal symbol combination and are each 1-byte data. In particular, the internal winning combination 2 is related to the carryover combination.

  For example, when the winning number is “0”, 00000000 (internal winning combination 1) and 00000000 (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is losing. When the winning number is “1”, 00000001 (internal winning combination 1) and 00000000 (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is “bell”. When the winning number is 2, 00000010 (internal winning combination 1) and 00000000 (internal winning combination 2) are determined as the internal winning combination data. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is “watermelon”. The same applies to cases where the winning number is 3-8.

  The data of the internal lottery combination 1 and the data of the internal lottery combination 2 determined as described above are stored in the internal symbol combination 1 storage area (not shown) and the internal symbol combination 2 storage area (not shown). .

  Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol combination table includes a display combination corresponding to a combination of symbols stopped and displayed at each of the three symbol stop positions connected by one active line, and information on the number of payouts corresponding to the display combination. This symbol combination table is referred to when the payout number is determined according to the symbol combination displayed along the active line after all reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

  When “bell-bell-bell” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes “bell” and 10 medals are paid out. When “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” are arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes “watermelon” and five medals are paid out.

  When “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes “Replay”, and medals are automatically inserted.

  When “blue cherry-ANY-ANY” is arranged along the center line 8c among the five active lines, the display combination is blue cherry (middle) and four medals are paid out. On the other hand, when “blue cherry-ANY-ANY” is arranged along the effective lines except for the center line 8c among the five effective lines, the display combination is blue cherry (corner). At this time, the symbol combination “blue cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” is established on the two effective lines (either the top line 8b and the cross-down line 8e or the bottom line 8d and the cross-up line 8a). . Therefore, when the display combination is blue cherry (corner), medals twice as many as the payout number when the display combination is blue cherry (medium), that is, eight medals are paid out. The same applies when the internal winning combination is red cherry or yellow cherry.

  When “red 7-red 7-red 7” are arranged along the valid line, the display combination is BB1, and the BB operating flag is turned on to activate BB. At this time, the gaming state shifts to the RB gaming state. When “BAR-BAR-BAR” is arranged along the effective line, the display combination becomes BB2, and BB operates as in the case where the display combination is BB1.

  Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The bonus operation time table mainly includes information necessary when the bonus operates, but also includes information necessary when the RT operates. Specifically, each display combination includes information on an operating flag, an RT game number counter, a bonus end number counter, a game possible number counter, and a winning number counter. This bonus operation time table is referred to in the BB operation processing, for example.

  The “active flag” is information for identifying an operating game state (current game state). The operating flag of the present embodiment includes an RB operating flag for identifying whether or not the RB gaming state is operating, a BB operating flag for identifying whether or not the BB is operating, There is an RT operating flag for identifying whether the RT is operating or not.

  The BB operating flag includes a BB1 operating flag that is updated to ON when BB1 is established as a display combination, and a BB2 operating flag that is updated to ON when BB2 is established as a display combination. Yes.

  The “RT game number counter” refers to the number of remaining unit games in which RT operates. In this embodiment, when RT is activated by the end of BB, “1500” is set in the RT game number counter. This value is decremented by 1 for each unit game.

  The “bonus end number counter” means the number of remaining medals that can be paid out when the bonus is operating. In this embodiment, when the bonus is activated, “465” is set in the bonus end number counter. This value is subtracted for each unit game by the number of medals paid out.

  The “gameable number counter” refers to the number of remaining unit games that can be performed in the RB gaming state. In this embodiment, when the RB is activated, “12” is set in the possible game number counter. This value is decremented by 1 for each unit game.

  The “winning possible number counter” means the number of times that a winning can be won in the RB gaming state, more specifically, the number of remaining unit games in which a combination of symbols corresponding to a small role can be displayed in the RB gaming state. . In this embodiment, when the RB is activated, “8” is set in the winning possible number counter. This value is decremented by 1 every time a prize is won.

  Next, the stop table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the stop table determination table, the type of stop table corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined. That is, the types of stop tables corresponding to the data stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area are defined. In this embodiment, the internal winning combination is not limited to one type, and includes a plurality of types.

  The stop table is provided with information that defines the mode of stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Specifically, information on the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player (for example, information on the stop position of the symbol, information on the number of sliding symbols). I have. Each stop table is basically configured so that a corresponding internal winning combination can be established as a display combination.

  For example, if 00000100 is stored in the internal symbol combination 1 storage area and 00000000 is stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area, the internal symbol combination is blue cherry, and the stop table corresponding to this internal symbol combination is It is a stop table for blue cherries (see FIG. 15). The blue cherry stop table is configured to be able to be established with the blue cherry as a display role.

  When the internal winning combination does not correspond to any of the internal winning combinations specified in the stop table determination table, the corresponding stop table is a stop table for losing. This lost stop table is configured such that a symbol combination different from the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table (see FIG. 12) is displayed on the active line.

  Next, the stop table will be described with reference to FIG. This stop table is used when stop control is performed on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the pressing operation on the condition that the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed.

  FIG. 15 shows a stop table for blue cherry, which is referred to when the internal winning combination is blue cherry. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the stop table is provided about each internal winning combination.

  In the stop table, information on the number of sliding frames corresponding to the stop start positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is defined. The “stop start position” refers to the position of the symbol on the center line 8c when the stop operation is performed. More specifically, when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are pressed, the center of the symbol is above the middle symbol stop position, and the center is The symbol position closest to the middle symbol stop position.

  The “sliding frame number” is the number of symbols moved in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated and before the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop. Say. For example, in the blue cherry stop table shown in FIG. 15, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the stop start position “3” of the left reel 3L is “4”. Referring to FIG. 6, the symbol corresponding to the code number “3” of the left reel 3L is “watermelon (symbol 93)”, and the symbol corresponding to the code number “7” is “bell (symbol 94)”. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the left stop button 7L is operated when the “watermelon (symbol 93)” with the code number “3” reaches the position of the center line 8c, the middle of the left display window 4L is displayed. The left reel 3L can be controlled to stop so that “bell (symbol 94)” is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position.

  In this embodiment, the number of symbols (maximum number of symbols) that can be moved in the display window after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated and before the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped. The number of sliding frames) is defined as “4”.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, a display mode in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R when the blue cherry is determined as the internal winning combination will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 12, in the left reel 3L, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the blue cherry is “blue cherry”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 6, in the left reel 3 </ b> L, the code number corresponding to “blue cherry” is one place of “19”. Therefore, regarding the symbol stop position of the symbol corresponding to the code number “19”, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “15” to “19”, “blue cherry” is displayed on the left. Stop at the symbol stop position in the middle of the window 4L. When the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “14” or “20”, “blue cherry” stops at the upper or lower symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the left reel is “0” to “13”, even if the blue cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, the “blue cherry” is displayed on the left display window. There is no case of stopping at the 4L symbol stop position. Therefore, in order to establish the blue cherry as the display combination, it is required to appropriately operate the stop button 7L in addition to the blue cherry being determined as the internal winning combination.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 5, the sub-control circuit 72 controls the effects of video, sound, light, or a combination of these, and controls the progression of a series of games such as determination of internal winning combination and reel control. The main control circuit 71 is configured as an entity on a separate circuit board.

  The main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 are electrically connected by, for example, a wiring harness. The sub control circuit 72 performs various processes such as determination and execution of effect contents based on various commands (such as a start command) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. As described above, communication between the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and the sub control circuit 72 sends commands and information to the main control circuit 71. And so on.

  In FIG. 16, the sub control circuit 72 includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85 (including a frame buffer 86), a driver 87, a DSP 88, an audio RAM 89, a D / A converter 90, and An amplifier 91 is included.

  Based on the various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71, the sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program stored in the sub ROM 82. 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 control program of the sub CPU 81.

  The sub ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A sub CPU control program (not shown) is stored in the program storage area. Specifically, an operating system, a device driver, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102, a pair of A sound control task for controlling the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R, a drawing task for controlling the video display on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, and the like are included.

  The data storage area includes a table storage area for storing various tables such as an effect lottery table, a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, a video sound based on the animation data, and a start lever 6L. A voice control data storage area for storing sound data such as operation sounds, an LED / lamp control data storage area for storing light lighting patterns, and the like.

  The sub RAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the sub CPU 81 executes a control program. The sub RAM 83 stores various information such as a production state transition number and a production number. The sub RAM 83 also has a storage area for storing an internal winning combination. Therefore, the sub control circuit 72 can also determine the internal winning combination, display combination, carryover combination, and operating flag.

  The rendering processor 84 is connected to the sub CPU 81 and generates an image corresponding to the content of the effect determined by the sub CPU 81 based on a command output from the sub CPU 81. Data necessary for a task performed by the rendering processor 84 is expanded in the drawing RAM 85 at the time of activation. The generated video is displayed by the liquid crystal display unit 5a via the driver 87.

  The DSP 88 is connected to the sub CPU 81 and outputs sound data from a pair of speakers 9L and 9R including video sound data (described later) and operation sound data (described later) based on a command output from the sub CPU 81. Data). The sound data determined here is stored in a sound storage area provided in the audio RAM 89.

  The D / A converter 90 is connected to the DSP 88 and converts the sound data stored in the sound storage area as digital data into analog sound. The amplifier 91 is an amplifier that amplifies the sound converted to analog by the D / A converter 90 and outputs the amplified sound from the pair of speakers 9L and 9R.

  The sub CPU 81 is connected with LEDs 101 and lamps 102, and outputs light based on an output signal transmitted from the sub CPU 81.

  Further, a fan unit 621 is connected to the sub CPU 81, and a plurality of axial fan motors 62a are driven based on an output signal transmitted from the sub CPU 81 (see FIG. 2). In addition, a plurality of light emitting elements 65 are connected to the sub CPU 81, and light is output based on an output signal transmitted from the sub CPU 81.

  Next, the control operation of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the main flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  In FIG. 17, first, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (at the start of the game) (step S1). In step S1, specifically, the contents stored in the RAM 33 are initialized, the communication data is initialized, and the like. Subsequently, the predetermined stored contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (step S2), and the process proceeds to step S3. In step S2, specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used in the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, and the sequence program of the next game is started. Specify the address.

  In step S3, a bonus operation monitoring process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4. In the bonus operation monitoring process of step S3, when the BB operating flag is on, a process of updating the RB operating flag to on so that the RB gaming state is continued even after the RB gaming state ends. Do. In step S4, medal insertion / start check processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5. In the medal insertion / start check processing in step S4, processing such as updating the number of BETs is performed based on input from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 22S, or the BET switch 11.

  In step S5, a game medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S6. In step S6, a random number for lottery is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S7. The random number extracted in the process of step S7 is used in the internal lottery process of step S8 described later. In step S7, a gaming state monitoring process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8. In the gaming state monitoring process of step S7, it is determined whether or not the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the gaming state transition condition is satisfied, the gaming state is transitioned, and the gaming state transition condition is If it is not determined that is satisfied, the current gaming state is maintained.

  In step S8, an internal lottery process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9. In step S9, RT game number counter (main) update processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S10. This RT game number counter (main) is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. Note that the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment also includes an RT game number counter (sub). This RT game number counter (sub) is provided in a predetermined area of a work RAM (not shown) of the sub control circuit 72.

  In step S10, a game start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S11. This game start command includes information such as a game state and an internal winning combination. In particular, the internal winning combination information includes data of the internal winning combination 1 storage area and data of the internal winning combination 2 storage area. In step S11, a reel stop initial setting process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S12, it is determined whether or not “4.1” seconds have elapsed since the previous game started. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S14, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S13. In step S13, a wait process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S14. In this process, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting the game of the player is performed until a predetermined time (for example, a predetermined second (such as 4.1 seconds)) elapses after the previous game is started.

  In step S14, a game monitoring timer is set, and the process proceeds to step S15. This game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R regardless of the stop operation of the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. In step S15, the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and the process proceeds to step S16.

  In step S16, a reel stop permission command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S17. In step S17, stop control processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S18 in FIG.

  In step S18 of FIG. 18, a display combination search process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S19. In the display combination search process in step S18, a process for setting a flag for identifying the display combination (the established combination) based on the pattern stop mode of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R is performed. In step S19, an error check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S20. In step S20, a display combination establishment command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S21. This display combination establishment command includes information on the established display combination.

  In step S21, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S22. In step S22, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the payout number, and the process proceeds to step S23. In the process of step S22, on the condition that the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, a process for subtracting a value corresponding to the payout number from the bonus end number counter is performed.

  In step S23, a payout end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S24. In step S24, it is determined whether either the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S25, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S26.

  In step S25, a bonus end check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S27. In the bonus end check process in step S25, whether or not the number of games in the RB gaming state (the number of games) has exceeded the number of games that can be played (for example, 12 times), It is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter has become “0” or less. If it is determined that at least one condition is satisfied, the bonus is terminated.

  In step S26, a bonus operation check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S27. In the bonus operation check process in step S26, on the condition that the display combination is BB1 or BB2, the corresponding operating flag is turned on to operate the bonus. At this time, the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state. In step S27, a replay operation check process is performed, and the process returns to step S2 in FIG. In the replay operation check process of step S27, on the condition that the display combination is replay, the same number as the number of coins inserted for the current game is set (automatically charged) in the automatic coining counter. The automatic insertion counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 33.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. In FIG. 1 or FIG. 5, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present invention, a housing 60 has a main control circuit 71, a sub control circuit 72, and a rendering device 6. The main control circuit 71 can control the operation of the reel unit 3 serving as a variable display device. The sub-control circuit 72 is commanded to the main control circuit 71 and can control the effect image of the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  In FIG. 2, the rendering device 6 includes a pair of transparent plates 6 a and 6 b, a plurality of frame plates 6 c to 6 f, and a blower 62. The pair of transparent plates 6a and 6b are formed in a substantially rectangular shape. The plurality of frame plates 6c to 6f surround the pair of transparent plates 6a and 6b so that the pair of transparent plates 6a and 6b provide a predetermined interval. The blower 62 blows air from the bottom surface of the frame plate 6c to float the plurality of decorations D. The sub control circuit 72 controls the blower 62 in response to a predetermined effect of the liquid crystal display unit 5a (see FIG. 3).

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the internal lottery is executed by the internal lottery process at the timing when the player starts the start lever 6L. Next, referring to the result of the internal lottery, the notice mode is set, and the sub control circuit 72 controls the effect of the effect device 6.

  1 to 3, the blower 62 includes a fan unit 621 disposed behind the front door 2, and a plurality of ventilation holes 61c are provided on the bottom surface of the frame plate 6c. And if it ventilates from the fan unit 621 to the some ventilation hole 61c, the some decoration D can be floated. If wind of appropriate pressure is discharged from the plurality of ventilation holes 61c, the suspended decoration D falls to the bottom surface of the frame plate by its own weight and floats again. The blower 62 is configured such that a plurality of decorative objects D are convected and dispersed.

  Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, when a plurality of axial fan motors 62 a are driven, a plurality of decorations D can be convected inside the sealing body 61. When the driving of the plurality of axial fan motors 62 a is stopped, the plurality of decorative objects D can be retained on the bottom surface of the sealing body 61.

  For example, the gaming machine 1 according to the present invention can also convection a plurality of decorations D into the production device 6 so as to give a notice of the winning result of the internal lottery, and can be used as a winning combination that can acquire a large amount of game media. A plurality of ornaments D can be convected inside the effect device 6 so as to congratulate the winning when winning.

  Here, since the pair of transparent plates 6a and 6b face the liquid crystal display portion 5a, the effect device 6 can observe the effect screen of the liquid crystal display portion 5a through the pair of transparent plates 6a and 6b. Since the sub-control circuit 72 controls the blower 62 in response to the predetermined effect of the liquid crystal display unit 5a, a synergistic effect of the effect with the effect screen of the liquid crystal display unit 5a and the plurality of decorations D is expected. it can.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the present invention accommodates a plurality of ornaments D in a sealing body 61 that surrounds a pair of transparent plates 6a and 6b formed in a substantially rectangular shape with frame plates 6c to 6f (see FIG. 2). Furthermore, the rendering device 6 is configured to float and convect a plurality of decorative objects D by blowing air from the bottom surface of the sealing body 61 (see FIG. 1). And, by providing the production device 6 in front of the liquid crystal display unit 5a, it is possible to produce a three-dimensionally moving and interesting state, giving the player an interest and expectation different from conventional ones. Can do.

  Further, in FIG. 1, the rendering device 6 has a plurality of light emitting elements 65 for illuminating a plurality of ornaments D convection inside, so that the plurality of ornaments D are inside the sealing body 61. When the convection is performed, the plurality of light emitting elements 65 are turned on and the plurality of decorations D are illuminated, so that a glittering effect can be realized.

  Here, the main control circuit 71 may instruct the sub-control circuit 72 to control the effect of the effect device 6 in a special game state such as BB (Big Bonus) that is advantageous to the player. The special gaming state refers to a so-called bonus state or big bonus state in which more game media can be acquired than the normal gaming state in a slot machine or a pachislot machine, and is a gaming state advantageous for the player. In a special gaming state, players are generally more excited.

  Controlling the effect of the effect device 6 described above includes convection of a plurality of ornaments D inside the effect device 6, and illuminating the plurality of ornaments D convection inside with a plurality of light emitting elements 65. Contains.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the present invention controls the production of the production device 6 in response to the entry into the special gaming state, so that the player is caught by the sensation as if he is attracting attention. You can enjoy even more.

  1 and 3 may include a color film piece, a specific shape film piece, a foam material, a lightweight cloth, and a decorative tape piece.

  The color film piece may be a color metal piece or a transparent film piece. The specific shape film piece may be a petal, an animal, a geometric shape, or the like. The white foam can be associated with snow. The lightweight fabric is preferably a glittering material such as silk. The decorative tape piece may be a color tape, a clear tape, or a metal wire. Only one kind of these decorations D may be accommodated in the effecting device 6, and appropriate kinds may be mixed, and various effects such as looking into the kaleidoscope are possible.

1 is a perspective external view showing an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a rendering device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a perspective exploded view of a rendering device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment, with a housing portion omitted. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol arranged on the reel with which the gaming machine by the said embodiment is equipped. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit of the game machine by the said embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table with which the gaming machine by the said embodiment is equipped. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table determination table with which the gaming machine by the said embodiment is equipped. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for general game states with which the gaming machine by the said embodiment is equipped. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB game states with which the gaming machine by the said embodiment is equipped. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT operation | movement with which the gaming machine by the said embodiment is equipped. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table with which the game machine by the said embodiment is equipped. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table with which the gaming machine by the said embodiment is equipped. It is a figure which shows the table at the time of the bonus operation | movement with which the gaming machine by the said embodiment is equipped. It is a figure which shows the stop table determination table with which the gaming machine by the said embodiment is equipped. It is a figure which shows the stop table with which the game machine by the said embodiment is equipped. It is a block diagram which shows the sub control circuit of the game machine by the said embodiment. It is a main flowchart which shows the process of the control circuit of the game machine by the said embodiment. It is a main flowchart following FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine 2 front door 3 reel unit (variable display device)
3L / 3C / 3R reel 5a Liquid crystal display (screen display device)
6 Production devices 6a and 6b A pair of transparent plates 6c to 6f Frame plate 10 Operation unit 60 Housing 62 Blower device 71 Main control circuit (control means)
72 Sub control circuit (sub control means)
D decoration

Claims (4)

A gaming machine comprising a casing that opens and closes a front door provided with an operation portion protruding in a trapezoidal shape,
The front door includes a variable display device capable of arranging a plurality of reels that rotate by displaying a plurality of symbols behind the operation unit and can stop the reels on a predetermined display line, and an upper portion of the operation unit. And an image display device capable of displaying an effect image and an effect device arranged in front of the image display device to convect a plurality of decorative objects inside,
The housing includes main control means for controlling the operation of the variable display device, and sub-control means for commanding the main control means to control the effect image of the image display device,
The rendering device sends air from a pair of transparent plates formed in a substantially rectangular shape, a frame plate surrounding the pair of transparent plates so that the transparent plates have a predetermined interval, and a bottom surface of the frame plate. An air blower for floating the plurality of ornaments,
The sub-control means controls the air blower in response to a predetermined effect of the image display device.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the stage device has a plurality of light emitting elements for illuminating the plurality of ornaments convection inside.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the main control means instructs the sub-control means to control the effect of the effect device in a special game state advantageous to the player.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the decoration includes a color film piece, a specific shape film piece, a foam material, a lightweight cloth, and a decoration tape piece.

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