JP2011016024A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To address such a problem that according to a conventional game machine, although the player is informed of the fact that a big hit prize is caused by the inner lottery, the player is not informed of the kind of a small hit prize.SOLUTION: Prize determination (probability lottery processing) is carried out by determining to which prize group in a prize determining table a random number value generated by a random number generator 36 and specified by a sampling circuit 37 pertain (step 103). When a small prize winning flag is erected as a result of the internal lottery (step 104), a processing of emitting small hit informing sound is carried out (step 105). According to the informing sound emitting processing, a speaker drive circuit 43 is controlled by CPU 31 and the speaker 39 emits informing sound A to D in accordance with the kind of the hit flag of the small hit prize.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a winning mode is determined by random lottery and a small winning prize is generated.

  Conventionally, there is, for example, a slot machine as this type of gaming machine. In a general slot machine, as shown in FIG. 22A, three reels 3, 4, and 5 are arranged in three rows behind the front panel 2. Various symbols are drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 3 to 5, and these symbols are illuminated from the back by a built-in light source (backlight) (not shown) provided for each reel, and are formed on the front panel 2. It is observed through each window 6, 7, 8. This is the window has marked the five pay lines, the slot machine game is carried out by any of whether the combination of the predetermined symbol on the winning line are aligned.

  The game is started when a player inserts a medal into the slot, and when the medal is inserted into the slot, all the backlights are turned on as shown in FIG. When the player has not performed a medal insertion operation or the like for a certain period after the game ends, all the backlights are turned off as shown in FIG. The reels 3 to 5 are rotated according to the operation of the start lever by the player, and the symbols are rotated and displayed in the row direction on the windows 6 to 8. When each reel 3-5 reaches a certain speed, the operation of each stop button provided corresponding to each reel 3-5 becomes effective.

  The player operates each stop button while observing the moving symbols, stops the rotation of the reels 3 to 5, and tries to stop and display the desired symbols on any winning line. The reels 3 to 5 stop rotating according to the operation timing of each stop button. When a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on any winning line at the time of the stop, a winning corresponding to the symbol combination is obtained.

  The winning mode includes a big win, a middle win, a small win, and the like. The big win and the middle win are generated when three symbols “7” and three predetermined character symbols are arranged on the winning line. A special game such as a big bonus game (BB game) can be performed in the jackpot winning prize, and a regular bonus game (RB game) can be played in the middle winning prize, and a large amount of coins can be obtained. Also, a small winning prize occurs when three symbols such as “cherry” and “bell” are arranged on the winning line, and in this small winning prize, several medals can be obtained. FIG. 5C shows a case where the symbols “bells” are aligned with the center winning line, and in this case, the backlight blinks.

  Such prize mode is determined by random number lottery is performed immediately after the start lever is operated, already unsettled before the reels is stopped operated by the player. This random number lottery is performed by a winning mode determining means configured inside the gaming machine. When the jackpot winning is determined by the random lottery, a lamp provided on the front panel of the device is turned on, and the player is notified that the jackpot winning has been generated by the internal lottery of the machine. Thereafter, the rotation of each reel is controlled to stop according to the player's stop button operation, and a winning combination occurs when the winning symbol combination determined by random number lottery is stopped and displayed on the winning line (for example, patent document) 1).

JP-8-117390 discloses

  However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, the player is notified that the big winning prize is generated by the internal lottery, but is not notified that the small winning prize is generated by the internal lottery. For this reason, it was not known that the small winning prize was determined by random lottery inside the machine until the symbols were actually stopped and displayed on each window. Therefore, when a small winning prize is determined by the internal lottery, the player cannot grasp the internal lottery result in advance, so what kind of symbols should be aligned on the winning line when stopping the reel rotation for the first time? I couldn't know if it was good.

  Further, in the above conventional gaming machine, the internal lottery result in which the big winning prize is generated is notified only by lighting the lamp, and there is no fun in gaming.

  Furthermore, during the bonus game, it was impossible to notify the player that a small win was generated.

  In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to easily operate a stop button.

  The present invention has been made to achieve the above object, and this object is achieved by the following inventions (1) and (A1) to (A6).

(1) a winning mode determining means having a probability table composed of a plurality of winning modes, and when the extracted random number belongs to any one of the winning modes in the probability table, a winning mode determining means for establishing a winning flag of the winning mode to which it belongs; ,
A variable display device for displaying various symbols on a plurality of reels, and stopping and displaying a symbol combination corresponding to the winning mode determined by the winning mode determining means on the activated winning line;
A start lever for starting variable display of the variable display device;
A plurality of stop buttons for stopping the plurality of reels for each reel;
In a gaming machine comprising notifying means for notifying a player that the winning flag has been established,
A plurality of types of demonstration lottery tables having lottery value information for determining one notification mode among a plurality of notification modes by random number lottery, and one demo lottery table among the plurality of types of demonstration lottery tables A ROM for storing a game state at that time and a demo lottery table selection table for selecting according to the winning flag established at that time by the winning mode determining means;
The winning mode determining means includes a plurality of small win winning modes that are completed in the game in which the winning flag is established and the winning flag is not carried over to the next game, and a winning corresponding to the winning flag after the winning flag is established. The winning flag has a plurality of bonus winning modes that are carried over to the next game until the mode occurs, and even if the bonus winning mode is being won internally, the lottery winning mode is selected by lottery,
The notification means includes
Immediately after the operation of the start lever, a notification selection lottery process is performed, and among the plurality of types of demo lottery tables, one demo lottery table is referred to the demo lottery table selection table, the gaming state at that time and the winnings Select according to the winning flag established at that time by the mode determining means,
The gaming state is a gaming state that is a general game in which none of the plurality of bonus winning modes is carried over, and a gaming state that is in the middle of any of the plurality of bonus winning modes, depending on the type of bonus winning mode. Including game states that are different per inside,
The demo lottery table selection table corresponds to a demo lottery table with different table numbers for each small winning pattern over all gaming states,
With reference to each lottery value stored for each notification mode in the selected demonstration lottery table, the lottery value referred to and the extracted random number value are calculated, and the lottery value at which this calculation result becomes a predetermined result is calculated. In the display mode corresponding to the selected notification mode, selecting the allocated notification mode,
A winning flag corresponding to the small winning pattern is displayed between the start of rotation of the plurality of reels by the operation of the start lever and the operation of any one of the plurality of stop buttons. Informing the player that it has been established with a predetermined probability,
When the gaming state is different, the demo lottery table is referred to the demo lottery table to be referred to even if the winning flag corresponding to the small win winning mode established by the winning mode determining unit is the same winning flag. A gaming machine characterized in that the stored lottery values are different.

(A1) a winning mode determining means having a probability table composed of a plurality of winning modes, and when the extracted random number belongs to any one of the winning modes in the probability table, a winning mode determining means for establishing a winning flag of the winning mode to which it belongs; ,
A variable display device for displaying various symbols on a plurality of reels, and stopping and displaying a symbol combination corresponding to the winning mode determined by the winning mode determining means on the activated winning line;
A start lever for starting variable display of the variable display device;
A plurality of stop buttons for stopping the plurality of reels for each reel;
Informing means for informing the player that the winning flag has been established;
In a gaming machine equipped with
The winning mode determining means includes a small winning mode in which the winning flag is not carried over to the next game after the winning flag is established, and a winning mode corresponding to the winning flag after the winning flag is established. A bonus winning mode in which the winning flag is carried over to the next game until it is generated, and even if the bonus winning mode is being won internally, the lottery winning mode is selected,
The informing means has a demo lottery table selection table in which a demo lottery table type is assigned for each combination of a gaming state and the winning flag, and the winning flag established by the gaming state and the winning mode determining means The lottery value stored in the selected demo lottery table is referred to for each notification mode, the lottery value referenced and the extracted random number value are calculated. In a notification mode assigned to the lottery value with a predetermined result, the player is notified that a winning flag corresponding to the winning mode has been established,
Of the notifications by the notification means, the notification notifying that the winning flag corresponding to the small winning prize mode is established is also performed when the bonus game is executed after the bonus winning mode is generated. To play.

(A2) The winning mode determined by the winning mode determining means includes a plurality of types of bonus winning modes, and the game state includes a winning flag corresponding to the plurality of types of bonus winning modes carried over. Game state is included,
The gaming machine according to (A1) above, wherein the lottery value stored in the demo lottery table referred to by the notification means is different for each specific gaming state.

(A3) The winning mode determining means has a plurality of small winning prize modes, and the notifying means also notifies a plurality of types of winning flags corresponding to the plurality of small winning patterns. The gaming machine according to (A1) above.

(A4) The gaming machine according to (A1), wherein the notification unit performs the notification by sound.

(A5) The gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A4), wherein the notification means also notifies the establishment of a winning flag corresponding to the bonus winning mode.

(A6) a plurality of reels whose rotation starts by operation of the start lever;
A plurality of stop buttons that are arranged corresponding to the plurality of reels, respectively, and stop the rotation of the plurality of reels according to the player's operation;
A winning mode determining means for performing random lottery for a plurality of winning modes and establishing a winning flag corresponding to the winning mode;
Informing means for informing the player that the winning flag has been established;
In a gaming machine equipped with
A plurality of types of demonstration lottery tables having lottery value information for determining one of the plurality of notification modes by random number lottery, and one demo lottery table of the plurality of types of demonstration lottery tables, The game state at that time and a demonstration lottery table selection table for selecting according to the winning flag established at that time by the winning mode determining means further comprises means for storing,
The winning mode determining means includes a small winning mode in which the winning flag is not carried over to the next game after the winning flag is established, and a winning mode corresponding to the winning flag after the winning flag is established. A bonus winning mode in which the winning flag is carried over to the next game until it occurs,
Even during the internal winning of this bonus winning mode, a lottery of the small winning mode is performed,
The notification means performs a notification selection lottery process immediately after the operation of the start lever, and refers to one demonstration lottery table among the plurality of types of demonstration lottery tables with reference to the demo lottery table selection table. According to the winning flag established at that time by the gaming state and the winning mode determining means,
The bonus winning mode includes a big bonus winning mode in which a big bonus game that gives a lot of profits to a player and a regular bonus that gives a lot of profits to a player but less profits than the big bonus game. Includes regular bonus prizes that allow you to play games,
The gaming state includes a medium gaming state per BB internal winning in the big bonus winning mode, a middle gaming state per RB internal winning in the regular bonus winning mode, and a medium gaming state per BB internal And at least a general gaming state in which the bonus game is not executed, and is not in the middle gaming state inside the RB,
The demo lottery table selection table corresponds to a demo lottery table with different table numbers for each small winning pattern over all gaming states,
The plurality of notification modes include a notification mode in which notification by the notification unit is not performed,
The demonstration lottery table corresponding to the small winning prize mode selects the notification mode in which the notification is not performed with a first probability in the general gaming state, and the first gaming state in the middle gaming state in the BB A notification mode in which the notification is not performed with a second probability lower than the probability is selected, and the notification is not performed with a third probability lower than the second probability in the middle gaming state within the RB. Configured to select an aspect,
The lottery value stored for each notification mode is referred to the demo lottery table selected by the demo lottery table selection table, the lottery value referenced and the extracted random number value are calculated, and the calculation result is a predetermined result. In the display mode corresponding to the selected notification mode, the start lever is selected unless the notification mode assigned to the lottery value is selected and the selected notification mode is a notification mode in which the notification is not performed. A predetermined probability that the winning flag corresponding to the small winning prize mode is established between the selection of the notification mode by the operation and the operation of any one of the plurality of stop buttons. A gaming machine characterized by informing the player at

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to know in advance that a small winning prize has been generated by internal lottery by a notification sound generated by the notification means, lighting of a reel back lamp that is controlled by the notification means, etc. The player can easily operate the stop button. Further, if the notification means is configured to notify the player of the type of the small winning prize, the stop button operation by the player can be performed more easily. In addition, the player can listen to the notification sound when the predictive notification of the small winning prize is given and can enjoy watching the display mode of the lamp, and the interest of the game is increased. If the notification is made with a predetermined probability, the joy of the notification will increase and the interest of the game will be further improved.

  Further, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to notify the player that a small winning prize has occurred even when a bonus winning mode is generated and a bonus game is being executed.

It is a front view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to the first, second and third embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a rotary reel unit of the slot machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the rotation reel which comprises the rotation reel unit shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a view showing a state in which a pay line written on a display window of the slot machine shown in FIG. 1 is sequentially activated. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main control circuit configuration of the slot machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 10 shows a winning probability table used in the gaming process of the slot machine according to the first, second, and third embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a view showing symbol tables used for game processing of the slot machine according to the first, second and third embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a first flowchart showing a gaming process of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a second flowchart showing a gaming process of the slot machine according to the first, second and third embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a timing chart showing timings at which notification sounds are output in the gaming process of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the winning mode alert | report selection lottery probability table used for the game process of the slot machine by the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a first flowchart showing a gaming process of the slot machine according to the second and third embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 22 is a timing chart showing the timing of each part of the circuit in the game processing of the slot machine according to the second and third embodiments of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the reel back lamp by which lighting control is carried out by alerting | reporting means in the game processing of the slot machine by the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the demonstration lottery table selection table used for the game process of the slot machine by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 1st demonstration lottery table used for the game processing of the slot machine by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 2nd demonstration lottery table used for the game processing of the slot machine by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 3rd demonstration lottery table used for the game processing of the slot machine by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. (A) shows the contents of the game state status (GMLVSTS) storage area stored in the RAM of the slot machine according to the third embodiment, and (b) shows the contents of the flag counter (FLGCTR) storage area stored in the RAM. FIG. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the reel back lamp by which lighting control is carried out by alerting | reporting means in the game processing of the slot machine by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the information selection lottery process in the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the lighting state of the reel back lamp in the conventional slot machine.

  Next, a first embodiment in which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  Three reels 3, 4 and 5 constituting a variable display device are rotatably provided behind the front panel 2 of the slot machine 1. On the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 3, 4, and 5, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols (hereinafter referred to as symbols) is drawn. Three of these symbols are observed through the display windows 6, 7, 8 in front of the slot machine 1. In addition, on the lower right side of the display windows 6, 7, and 8, a slot 9 for a player to insert medals is provided.

  Each reel 3 to 5 is configured as a rotary reel unit shown in FIG. 2, and is attached to a frame 51 via a bracket 52. Each of the reels 3 to 5 has a reel band 54 attached to the outer periphery of the reel drum 53. The symbol row is drawn on the outer circumferential surface of the reel band 54. Each bracket 52 is provided with a stepping motor 55, and each of the reels 3 to 5 is rotated by driving the motor 55.

  The structure of each of the reels 3 to 5 is shown in FIG. In the figure, the same parts as those in FIG. A lamp case 56 is provided inside the reel drum 53 behind the reel band 54, and back lamps 57 a, 57 b, 57 c are respectively attached to the three rooms of the lamp case 56. These back lamps 57 a to 57 c are mounted on a substrate 58 as shown in FIG. 3B, and the substrate 58 is attached to the back of the lamp case 56. A photo sensor 59 is attached to the bracket 52. The photo sensor 59 detects that the shielding plate 60 provided on the reel drum 53 passes through the photo sensor 59 as the reel drum 53 rotates.

  Each of the back lamps 57a to 57c is individually controlled to be lit by a lamp driving circuit 48 described later. When the back lamps 57a to 57c are turned on, among the symbols drawn on the reel band 54, three symbols located at the front of each back lamp 57 are individually illuminated from behind, and the display windows 6 to 8 are illuminated. Three symbols are projected on each.

  In addition, in the display windows 6 to 8 shown in FIG. 1, three horizontal lines (center L1 and upper and lower L2A, L2B) and two diagonal lines (diagonal downward L3A, diagonally upward L3B) are marked. Prior to the start of the game, when the player inserts one medal into the medal slot 9, only the central winning line L1 on each reel 3 to 5 is activated as shown in FIG. 4 (a). The When two medals are inserted into the insertion slot 9, upper and lower winning lines L2A and L2B are added to this, and three horizontal winning lines L1, L2A and L2B are activated as shown in FIG. Is done. When three medals are inserted into the insertion slot 9, all winning lines L1, L2A, L2B, L3A and L3B are activated as shown in FIG.

  Note that the circles in the figure represent symbols drawn on the reels 3 to 5. Enabling such winning line, each winning line Enable line display located at the end ramp 23 (see FIG. 1) by lighting, are displayed to the player.

  A 1 BET switch 10, a 2 BET switch 11, and a Max BET switch 12 are provided on the lower left side of the display windows 6-8. When medals are credited in the credit amount display section 13, instead of inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 9, one push operation of these 1 BET switch 10, 2 BET switch 11 and Max BET switch 12 is performed once. One, two and three medals are bet on the game, respectively. The credit number display unit 13 is composed of a number of 7-segment LEDs corresponding to the number of digits of the numerical value to be displayed, and displays the number of medals currently credited.

  Below these BET switches 10-12, a credit / payment changeover switch (C / P switch) 14 and a start lever 15 are provided, and stop buttons 16, 17, 18 is provided. By pressing the C / P switch 14, the medal credit / payout (PLAY CREDIT / PAY OUT) can be switched.

  By the lever operation of the start lever 15, the rotation of the reels 3, 4, and 5 starts simultaneously. The stop buttons 16, 17, 18 are arranged corresponding to the reels 3, 4, 5. When the rotation speeds of the reels 3 to 5 reach a certain speed, the operation of the stop buttons 16 to 18 is validated. The stop buttons 16 to 18 are activated according to the player's push button operation. Stop rotating.

  In addition, a sound transmission hole 19 and a medal tray 20 are provided at the lower front portion of the slot machine 1. The sound transmission hole 19 is for outputting sound generated from a speaker housed inside the device to the outside. The medal tray 20 stores medals paid out from the medal payout opening 21. In addition, a payout display section 22 showing how many medals are paid out for each winning is provided in the upper front portion of the slot machine 1.

  A liquid crystal display unit 24 is provided on the right front panel 2 of each reel 3, 4, 5. The liquid crystal display unit 24 is a display device that displays the rotation of the reels 3, 4, 5, displays a game history, and provides effects during a bonus game.

  Figure 5 shows a circuit configuration including a control unit for controlling the game processing operation in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment, peripheral devices electrically connected thereto and (actuator).

  The control unit includes a microcomputer 30 (hereinafter referred to as a microcomputer) as a main component, and is configured by adding a circuit for sampling random numbers. 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. The CPU 31 extracts a random number from a clock pulse generation circuit 34 and a frequency divider 35 that generate a reference clock pulse, a random number generator 36 that is a random number generation means for generating a certain range of random numbers, and a generated random number. A random number sampling circuit 37 which is a random number extracting means for connecting is connected.

  The main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 55 that rotate the reels 3, 4, 5, a hopper 38 that stores medals, a liquid crystal display unit 24, a speaker 39, and a back lamp 57a-57c. These are driven by a motor drive circuit 40, a hopper drive circuit 41, a display drive circuit 42, a speaker drive circuit 43, and a lamp drive circuit 48, respectively. These drive circuits 40 to 43 and 48 are connected to the CPU 31 via the I / O port of the microcomputer 30. Each stepping motor 55 is energized by the motor drive circuit 40 in the 1-2 phase, and rotates once when a 400-pulse drive signal is supplied.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control signal includes a start switch 15S for detecting the operation of the start lever 15 and a medal inserted from the medal slot 9. The inserted medal sensor 9S for detecting the C / P switch 14 described above. There is also a photo sensor 59 and a reel position detection circuit 44 that receives the output pulse signal from the photo sensor 59 and detects the rotational position of each reel 3, 4, 5.

  The photo sensor 59 detects the shielding plate 60 and generates a reset pulse every time each reel 3, 4, 5 rotates once. This reset pulse is given to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 44. The RAM 33 stores a count value corresponding to the rotation position within one rotation range for each of the reels 3 to 5. When the CPU 31 receives the reset pulse, the count value formed in the RAM 33 is stored as “ Clear to 0 ”. By this clearing process, the deviation generated between the movement display of each symbol and the rotation of each stepping motor 55 is eliminated every rotation.

  Further, the input signal generating means includes a reel stop signal circuit 45 and a payout completion signal generating circuit 46. The reel stop signal circuit 45 generates a signal for stopping the corresponding reels 3, 4, 5 when the stop buttons 16, 17, 18 are pressed. Further, the medal detection unit 47 counts the number of medals paid out from the hopper 38, and the payout completion signal generation circuit 46 determines that the medal count value actually paid out inputted from the medal detection unit 47 is the predetermined payout number data. When it reaches, the CPU 31 outputs a signal notifying the completion of the medal payout.

  In the ROM 32, the procedure of game processing executed in the slot machine 1 is stored as a sequence program, and a winning probability table, a symbol table, a winning symbol combination table, and the like are separately stored.

  The winning probability table constitutes random number classifying means for dividing the random number extracted by the sampling circuit 37 into each winning mode, and stores data for dividing a predetermined range of random numbers generated by the random number generator 36 into each winning mode. is doing. Such a winning probability table is configured as shown in FIG. 6, for example. In the figure, a1 to a3, b1 to b3, c1 to c3, d1 to d3, e1 to e3, f1 to f3, g1 to g3 are preset numerical data, and the random numbers extracted by the sampling circuit 37 are represented by each. Used when partitioning into a winning mode. This data uses a combination of numerical values “a1 to g1” when the number of inserted medals is one, “a2 to g2” when two, and “a3 to g3” when three. It is done.

  These numbers are usually set to a magnitude relationship of “a <b <c <d <e <f <g”, and if the extracted random number value is less than a, it becomes a big win (big hit) and “BB” is won. A flag stands. Also, if the extracted random value is greater than or equal to a and less than b, it becomes a middle win (medium hit) and the “RB” winning flag is set. Also, if the extracted random number value is not less than b and less than f, a small winning prize (small hit) is obtained. In this case, if b or more and less than c, the “watermelon” winning flag is set, and if c or more and less than d, Is a “bell” winning flag, a “four cherry” winning flag is set when d is less than e and a “two cherry” winning flag is set when e is less than f. Further, if the extracted random number value is less than or f g Standing is "replay" winning flag, without winning if more g "loss" winning flag is set.

  In other words, the winning mode is determined by which numerical value range one sampled random number value belongs to, and is represented by a total of eight types of winning flags including “losing” and “replay”. Here, the random number generator 36, the sampling circuit 37, the winning probability table and the microcomputer 30 constitute a winning mode determining means. Since various hits occur with the probability according to the data setting of the winning probability table, for example, the total medal within the business hours of the day without being extremely influenced by the skill of the player The payment rate is kept almost constant.

  The symbol table is conceptually shown in FIG. This symbol table associates the rotational positions of the reels 3 to 5 with the symbols, and represents a symbol row with symbols. In this symbol table, a symbol code corresponding to the code number is stored for each reel 3 to 5. The code number is sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each of the reels 3 to 5 with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated. The symbol code indicates a symbol provided corresponding to each code number.

  Further, in the winning symbol combination table, symbols constituting “reach eyes” that indicate to the player that a symbol code of each winning symbol combination shown in the payout display section 22 and a flag indicating that a specific game has occurred are established. A combination symbol code, a prize determination code representing each prize, a prize medal payout number, and the like are stored. The winning symbol combination table, the first reel 3, the second reel 4 are referred when the stop control of the third reel 5, and when performing winning is confirmed after all reels are stopped.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine controlled by the microcomputer 30 in this embodiment will be described.

  8 and 9 are flowcharts showing the outline of this game process.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal BET has been made (see step 101 in FIG. 8). This determination is “YES” when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 9 and a detection signal is input from the medal sensor 9S, or when a signal is input from the BET switches 10, 11, and 12. In this case, it is next determined whether or not a start signal is input from the start switch 15S by operating the start lever 15 (step 102).

  When this determination is “YES”, a winning determination (probability lottery process) is performed by the above-described winning mode determining means (step 103). The timing at which the winning determination is made is shown in the timing chart of FIG. 10E, and is performed when the start lever 15 shown in FIG. 10D is operated. As described above, the winning determination is performed by determining which winning group the one random number value generated by the random number generator 36 and specified by the sampling circuit 37 belongs to in the winning probability table. .

  The winning mode determined by the winning mode determining means is represented by the type of winning flag. There are eight types of winning flags: “losing”, “two cherries”, “four cherries”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “replay”, “RB” and “BB”. Among these winning flags, the “two cherry”, “four cherry”, “bell” and “watermelon” flags are set when a small winning prize is won as a result of the internal lottery. In addition, "RB" flag If you elected to the winning hit in the result of the internal lottery, "BB" flag stands when was elected to the results jackpot prize of internal lottery.

  The small win prize winning flag is valid only in the game of the time, and is not carried over to the next game performed by inserting a new medal. That is, the small win winning mode is completed in the game in which the small win winning flag is set by the winning mode determining means. On the other hand, the RB winning flag and the BB winning flag are carried over several times. In other words, once the RB winning flag or the BB winning flag is set by the winning mode determining means, the game state (inside the RB) is usually set until the RB winning or BB winning flag is generated. Followed by hitting and hitting inside BB). When the RB winning occurs, the gaming state is in the RB operation and an RB game described later is performed, and when the BB winning occurs, the gaming state is the BB operating and the BB game described later is performed.

  Next, as a result of the winning determination, it is determined whether or not a small win winning flag is set (step 104). If the small winning prize winning flag is set, then the small winning prize notification sound output processing (step 105) is performed. On the other hand, if the small win winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step 106 to be described later. In the notification sound output process of step 105, the speaker drive circuit 43 is controlled by the CPU 31, and the notification sounds A to D corresponding to the type of the small winning prize winning flag are output from the speaker 39.

  That is, when the small winning prize winning flag is “2 cherries”, the notification sound A is output from the speaker 39, and when “4 cherries”, “Bell”, and “Watermelon”, the notification sounds B and C, respectively. And D are output from the speaker 39. These notification sounds are transmitted to the player through a sound transmission hole 19 below the front of the device. Here, the speaker drive circuit 43, the speaker 39, and the microcomputer 30 constitute notification means for notifying the small winning prize winning. The timing at which the small winning winning notification sounds A to D are output is shown in FIG. 10A, and is output for the time t1 immediately after the lottery timing shown in FIG.

  Next, the reels 3, 4, 5 are rotated (step 106), and subsequently, the reels 3, 4, 5 are stopped (step 107). This reel stop control is performed according to the type of winning flag set as a result of winning determination. That is, when the winning flag is “losing”, the motor drive circuit 40 is controlled by the CPU 31, and the reels 3 to 5 are stopped and controlled so that no winning symbol combination is arranged on any of the activated winning lines. .

  When the winning flag is “two cherries”, the CPU 31 controls the motor drive circuit 40 and the reels 3 to 5 are arranged so that the combinations of the symbols “cherry” are aligned on any of the activated pay lines. The stop is controlled. When the winning flag is “4 cherries”, the reels 3 to 5 are controlled to stop so that the combinations of the symbols “cherry” are aligned on the two activated pay lines. When the winning flag is “bell” or “watermelon”, the reels 3 to 5 are controlled to stop so that the combinations of the symbols “bell” and “watermelon” are aligned on any of the activated winning lines. .

  Further, when the winning flag is “RB” or “BB”, the reels 3 to 5 are controlled to stop so that the symbol “7” or a predetermined character / symbol combination is arranged on one of the activated pay lines. Is done.

  However, these stop controls are not all performed by the machine, but the operation timing of each stop button 16-18 by the player is also questioned. That is, even if the winning winning flag is set as a result of the internal lottery, if the stop buttons 16 to 18 are not operated at a predetermined timing by the player, the winning symbol combinations are not aligned on the activated winning line, and no winning occurs.

  Therefore, it is next determined with reference to the winning symbol combination table whether or not the display when the reels are stopped is a predetermined winning symbol combination (step 108). If no winning is obtained, “NO” is determined, and the process returns to the first step 101. If the result of the winning determination is a replay game (replay), the process returns to the operation waiting process for the start lever 15 in step 102 (step 109). When the winning is not a replay game, the CPU 31 controls the hopper driving circuit 41, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the coin tray 20 by the hopper 38 (FIG. 9, step 110).

  For example, two medals are paid out in the case of a small winning prize of “2 cherries”, and 4 medals are paid out in the case of a small winning prize of “4 cherries”. Also, six medals are paid out in the case of “Bell” small win, and eight medals are paid out in the case of “Watermelon” small win. Further, in the case of the big hit winning of “BB” and “RB”, 15 medals are paid out respectively.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a BB game has occurred (step 111). If a BB game has occurred, the BB game is executed (step 112). In this BB game, a general game and a bonus game can be set multiple times. In a general game during a BB game, a small winning prize occurs with a high probability. The bonus game is a game in which a plurality of high payout games are combined into one set. Also in this general game in the BB game, when the winning flag for the small winning prize is set by the internal lottery, the notification sound corresponding to the winning mode is output from the speaker 39 as described above.

  If the BB game has not occurred, it is determined whether or not the RB game has occurred (step 113). If the RB game has occurred, the RB game is executed (step 114). In this RB game, the above bonus game can be performed once. Therefore, in the small win, only a few medals can be obtained as described above, but in the RB game and the BB game, a large number of medals can be obtained because the game can be performed many times in this way. It is.

  Thereafter, the above-described processing is repeated and a slot machine game is performed. At this time, the start lever 15 needs to be operated at an interval of time t2, for example, 4.1 seconds. For example, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), when the next lever operation is performed within the time t2 from the previous start lever operation, a reel rotation impossible sound is output from the speaker 39 at the timing shown in FIG. 10 (b). Here, FIG. 6C shows the state of rotation of the reel that stops last in the previous game, and this reel starts to rotate after time t2 has elapsed since the start of the previous game. In such a case, a small win winning notification sound for the next game is also output after the time t2.

  According to the present embodiment, the player listens to the notification sounds A to D output from the speaker 39 to indicate that the small winning prize is generated by the internal lottery, and operates the stop buttons 16 to 18. You can know in advance before doing. Accordingly, the operation of the stop buttons 16 to 18 can be performed with the aim of stopping and displaying the small winning symbol shown in the payout display portion 22. If this small winning prize winning notification is not performed, the player does not know which symbols should be stopped and displayed on the reels 3 to 5, but according to the present embodiment, the types of symbols to be stopped and displayed are narrowed down. And the stop button operation becomes easy.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the small winning prize winning notification means generates a plurality of sounds A to D corresponding to the small winning prize mode on a one-to-one basis, and notifies the player of the type of the small winning prize. It has become. For this reason, it is possible to know in advance which of the small winning prizes in the small winning prize has been won, and the operation of the stop buttons 16 to 18 can be aimed to stop and display only the winning symbols from the beginning. Therefore, the stop button operation can be performed more easily.

  In addition, since the notification sounds A to D are sounded when the small winning prize winning flag is set, the player can enjoy the sound. For example, by making each notification sound a cry of an animal, such as an elephant scream such as “Paoh” as the notification sound A and a tiger scream such as “Gaoh” as the notification sound B, the fun of the notification sound increases. The interest of slot machine games is improved.

  In the above embodiment, the internal lottery winning notification sound is configured to output a plurality of types corresponding to each type of small winning prize in a one-to-one manner, but it is not necessarily required to correspond to the one-to-one. For example, there are two types of notification sounds A and B, and when the small winning prize is determined by the winning mode determining means, the notification sound A is output from the speaker 39, and when the big winning prize is determined, the notification sound B is output from the speaker. It is good also as a structure output from 39. In this case, it is possible to know from the difference between the notification sounds A and B that the winning flag for winning a small win has been set. However, it is not possible to know about the types of small wins.

  Also with this configuration, it is possible to know in advance that the small win winning flag has been set by internal lottery, and it is possible to narrow down the types of symbols to be stopped and displayed on the reels 3 to 5. Therefore, the stop button can be operated easily, and the notification sound can be enjoyed.

  Next, a second embodiment in which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described.

  Configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment are different from each point configuration and next slot machine according to the first embodiment described above, the configuration other than the above are the same as the slot machine according to the above embodiment.

  That is, in the slot machine according to the above-described embodiment, when a small winning prize is drawn in the probability lottery process (FIG. 8, step 103), the small winning prize is always notified to the player by the notification means. However, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, even if a small winning prize is drawn in the probability lottery process, the small winning prize is not necessarily notified. Further, even if a winning mode other than the small winning prize is determined by the winning mode determining means, there is a case where the small hit winning is notified in advance. In the above embodiment, the notification means is configured by the speaker 39, but in this embodiment, the notification means is configured by the back lamps 57a to 57c of the reels 3 to 5.

  The slot machine according to this embodiment will be described in detail below.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, a winning mode notification selection lottery probability table is stored in the ROM 32. This notification selection lottery probability table is referred to when notifying the player of the winning mode determined by the winning mode determining means with a predetermined probability.

  The notification selection lottery probability table illustrated in FIG. 11 is shown corresponding to the probability table of three bets in the winning probability table shown in FIG. That is, the upper of the informing selection lottery probability table, respective values of the numerical data a3~g3 a hit partition data during three bet shown in FIG. 6 is shown. Also, in the lower part, each value of the notification section data at the time of three-game betting general game is shown. Here, the random number generator 36 generates a random number in the range of 0 to 65535 (= 216).

  According to the table, if a random number in the range of 0 to 200 is extracted by the sampling circuit 37 at the time of winning determination, the internal lottery result becomes a big win and the “BB” winning flag is set and the range of 201 to 380 is set. If a random number is extracted by the sampling circuit 37, the internal lottery result is a medium win and the “RB” winning flag is set. Similarly, if a random number in the range of 381 to 10000 is extracted, a small winning prize winning flag for each role is set, and if a random number in the range of 10001 to 18000 is extracted, a “replay” winning flag is set. If a random number in the range of 18001 to 65535 is extracted, a “losing” winning flag is set.

  Further, if a random number in the range of 381 to 770 or 20381 to 20800 is extracted by the sampling circuit 37 at the time of winning determination, the “watermelon” winning flag is notified. That is, when it is extracted random number in the range of 381 to 770 is "watermelon" winning flag stood the prize mode informing of "watermelon" winning flag is performed. In addition, even when a random number in the range of 20381 to 20800 is extracted and the “losing” winning flag is set, the winning mode notification of the “watermelon” winning flag is performed. On the other hand, even if a random number in the range of 771 to 800 is extracted and the “watermelon” winning flag is set, the random number in this range is outside the range of the “watermelon” winning flag notification section data, so the “watermelon” winning flag No winning mode notification is performed.

  That is, even if the “watermelon” winning flag is notified of the winning mode, the “watermelon” winning flag is not necessarily set by the internal lottery, and the “watermelon” winning flag is notified. Even if it is not, the “watermelon” winning flag is not necessarily set by the internal lottery. The winning mode notification of the “watermelon” winning flag is performed under a predetermined reliability. In the case of the table shown in FIG. 11, this winning mode notification is performed when the “watermelon” winning flag is set. The probability is 390/810, which is about 48% {(390 of 381 to 770) / (sum of 390 of 381 to 770 and 420 of 20381 to 20800)}. In addition, when the “watermelon” winning flag is not set, the probability that this winning mode notification is performed is 420/810, which is about 52%. As a result, the winning mode notification is shifted with a probability of about 52%.

  Such a winning mode notification is similarly performed for each of the other winning flags for the small win, the “BB” and “RB” winning flags for the big win and the middle winning, and the “replay” winning flag. However, the reliability of the winning mode notification need not be one rate for all the combinations, and may vary depending on the number of inserted medals and the gaming state. For example, in the table shown in FIG. 11, the probability that the “bell” winning flag is notified is about 91% at 1000/1100, and the probability that the notification is off is about 9% at 100/1100.

  Next, game processing according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. 12 and a timing chart shown in FIG.

  Steps 121 to 123 in the flowchart are the same as 101 to 103 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 8 of the first embodiment. First, the CPU 31 determines the presence or absence of a medal BET (step 121). If there is a medal BET, it is then determined whether or not the start lever 15 has been operated (step 122). If this operation has been performed, the probability lottery process (step 123) described above is performed. The winning mode is determined. Next, the reels 3, 4 and 5 are rotated (step 124).

  When the operation of the start lever 15 is performed at the timing shown in FIG. 13 (h), each reel 3-5 the figure (a), (b), in response to operation of the start lever 15 as shown in (c) Rotate all at once. Further, the probability lottery process of step 123 is performed at the timing shown in FIG.

  Next, following this probability lottery process, a winning mode notification selection lottery process is performed (step 125). This notification selection lottery timing is performed at the timing shown in FIG. 13J and is performed immediately after the start lever 15 is operated. As described above, the notification mode selection lottery process of the winning mode is performed using the notification selection lottery probability table illustrated in FIG. 11, and one random number value specified by the sampling circuit 37 at the time of winning determination is notified to the probability table. This is performed by determining to which partition of the partition data the value belongs. This notification selection lottery result is also written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33, and when the winning mode is notified as a sign, a notification flag is set in step 125. This notification flag that is set also represents the type of winning mode to be notified.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the small winning prize notification flag is set by the notification selection lottery process, that is, whether or not the sampled random number value is a value belonging to the small winning prize notification section data (step 126). If the sampled random number value belongs to the small winning prize notification section data and the small winning prize notification flag is set, then the reel lamp lighting control process (step 127) is performed. On the other hand, if the small winning prize notification flag is not set, the process proceeds to step 128.

  In the first embodiment described above, the flag that is referred to when the small-award winning predictor is notified is the small-award winning flag, but in this embodiment, the small-award winning notification flag is referred to when the predictor is notified. . Therefore, as described above, the small winning prize is notified under a predetermined reliability, and the notification may be hit or may be missed. In addition, even when the lost winning mode is determined by the winning mode determining means, the small hit winning predictor may be notified.

  In the reel lamp lighting control process of step 127, the lamp driving circuit 48 is controlled by the CPU 31, and the respective back lamps 57a to 57c of the first reel 3 are controlled to be lighted according to the type of the small winning prize notification flag. Here, the lamp driving circuit 48, each of the back lamps 57a to 57c, and the microcomputer 30 constitute notification means for notifying a small hit prize. Further, the back lamps 57a to 57c built in the reels 3 to 5 are lit at the same time when a medal is inserted.

  For example, in the case where the “two cherries” small hitting predictive sign notification flag is set, the first reel 3 is at the timing shown in FIG. 13G corresponding to the notification selection lottery timing shown in FIG. Only the upper back lamp 57a is turned off as shown in FIG. At this time, the first reel 3, the second reel 4, and the third reel 5 continue to rotate. Further, when the “four cherries” small hitting predictive warning notification flag is set, only the back lamp 57b of the interruption of the first reel 3 is shown in FIG. The light is turned off as shown in FIG. Further, when the “BELL” small hitting prize predictor notification flag is set, only the lower back lamp 57c of the first reel 3 at the timing according to the notification selection lottery timing is as shown in FIG. Turns off. Further, when the “watermelon” small hitting predictive warning notification flag is set, all the back lamps 57a to 57c of the first reel 3 are shown in FIG. So that it is turned off.

  Thereafter, stop control of the reels 3, 4 and 5 is performed (step 128). This reel stop is performed, for example, at the timing shown in FIGS. 13D, 13E, and 13F, and each button operation of the first reel stop button 16, the second reel stop button 17, and the third reel stop button 18 is performed. Done later. Here, for convenience, the first reel stop button 16, the second reel stop button 17, and the third reel stop button 18 are operated in this order, and the reels 3 to 5 are the first reel 3, the second reel 4, and the fourth reel. The case of stopping in the order of three reels is described. However, the stop order of the reels 3 to 5 is not limited to this. For example, a random operation order such as the first reel stop button 16, the third reel stop button 18, and the second reel stop button 17 is used. You may make it stop by.

  Next, it is determined by referring to the winning symbol combination table whether the display at the time of reel stop is a predetermined winning symbol combination (step 129). If no winning is obtained, the process returns to the first step 121. If the result of the winning determination is a replay game, the process returns to the operation waiting process for the start lever 15 in step 122 (step 130).

  The subsequent processing is similarly performed according to steps 110 to 114 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 9 described in the first embodiment.

  According to the present embodiment as described above, among the back lamps 57a to 57c of the respective reels 3 to 5 that are normally lit when the start lever 15 is operated, the player uses the back lamps 57a to 57c of the first reel 3. By visually recognizing that the light is extinguished, it is possible to know that an indication of the sign of small winning prize has been performed. Accordingly, since a small winning prize is notified in advance before each of the stop buttons 16 to 18 is operated, the operation of the stop buttons 16 to 18 stops and displays the small winning prize symbol shown on the payout display unit 22. It can be done like that.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the notification means controls lighting of the respective back lamps 57a to 57c of the first reel 3 in four modes corresponding to the small win winning mode in a one-to-one manner. It is configured to notify the person in advance. For this reason, the player can know in advance which of the small winning prizes has a high probability of winning, and the operation of the stop buttons 16 to 18 stops and displays only the winning symbols from the beginning. You can aim. Moreover, since each back lamp 57a-57c lights in various aspects, the player can also enjoy this display aspect.

  Also, notification of the small hit prize mode is not conducted with respect to all internal lottery result is performed at a predetermined probability shown in the informing selection lottery probability table (refer to FIG. 11). In addition, a winning mode different from the winning mode determined by the winning mode determining means may be notified with a predetermined probability. Therefore, the small winning pattern may be notified to the player or may not be notified. Therefore, now informed of the small hit prize mode is expected by the player, when a notification is joy than ever, interest for games can be improved.

  In the description of the above embodiment, the back lamps 57a to 57c of the first reel 3 are controlled to be individually turned on to notify the type of the small winning prize mode. The back lamps 57a to 57c may be controlled to be turned on at the same time to notify the type of the small winning prize mode. For example, in the case of the “2 cherries” small hit prize predictor notification, the three back lamps 57a to 57c of the first reel 3 are simultaneously turned off. The three back lamps 57a to 57c of the reel 4 are turned off simultaneously. Further, in the case of “Bell” small win winning predictor notification, the three back lamps 57a to 57c of the third reel 5 are simultaneously turned off, and in the case of “Watermelon” small hit winning predictor notification, All the back lamps 57a to 57c are turned off simultaneously.

  Further, in the description of the above embodiment, the notification means has described the configuration that notifies the sign of the small win winning mode even when the “losing” winning mode is determined by the winning mode determining unit. When the winning mode is determined, the predictive notification of the small win winning mode is not performed, but only when the small winning mode is determined, this may be notified with a predetermined probability.

  Further, in the first embodiment described above, the small winning prize mode and the type thereof are described as a configuration in which a plurality of sounds output from the speaker 39 are notified. However, as in the second embodiment, each back It is also possible to employ a configuration in which the lamps 57a to 57c are controlled to be turned on in a plurality of modes and notified. Further, in the first embodiment described above, a configuration has been described in which a warning notification is made with a plurality of sounds whenever a small winning prize winning flag is set. However, a notification selection lottery probability table (FIG. 11) as described in the second embodiment. It is good also as a structure which alert | reports the sign of a small winning prize with a predetermined probability using reference.

  Next, a third embodiment in which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described.

  The configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment is different from the configuration of the slot machine according to the second embodiment described above in the following points, and the other configurations are the same as those of the slot machine according to the second embodiment described above. is there. That is, the slot machine according to the third embodiment is different from the second embodiment in the contents of the notification selection lottery process (FIG. 12, step 125) and the reel lamp lighting control process (step 127). . Accordingly, the tables stored in the ROM 32 of the control circuit are also different.

  In the slot machine according to the second embodiment, in the notification selection lottery process, the winning mode to be notified is selected with reference to the notification selection probability lottery table (see FIG. 11), and the notification information corresponding to this winning mode is selected. A warning was given. However, in the slot machine notification selection lottery process according to the third embodiment, as will be described later, the demo lottery table selection table is referred to, and the demo lottery table is selected according to the gaming state and the winning mode. Further, the selected demonstration lottery table is referred to, notification information is selected according to the lottery random number, and a sign notification is performed.

  Further, in the slot machine according to the second embodiment, the reel lamp lighting control process, the respective back lamps 57a~57c the first reel 3 is performed individually lighting control. However, in the slot machine according to the third embodiment, as described later, each of the back lamps 57a to 57c is controlled to be turned on simultaneously for each of the reels 3 to 5.

  The slot machine according to the third embodiment will be described in detail below.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, the demo lottery table selection table shown in FIG. 15 and the demo lottery tables shown in FIGS. 16 to 18 are stored in the ROM 32. The demo lottery table selection table and the demo lottery table constitute notification mode selection means for selecting the type of reel back lamp turn-off pattern that the notification means controls to light according to the winning mode determined by the winning mode determination unit.

  The demo lottery table selection table is determined based on the game status and the winning flag. 0-No. This is for selecting 17 demo lottery tables. The gaming state is determined by referring to the gaming state status (GMLVSTS) storage area shown in FIG. The GMLVTS storage area is stored in the RAM 33 as 1-byte data. The gaming state is stored in bits 0 to 4, and the gaming state in which data is set to 1 and turned on is the gaming state at that time. As shown in GMLVSTS, there are five types of game states: “RB in operation”, “BB in operation”, “General game”, “RB hits inside” and “BB hits inside”.

  The winning flag is determined by referring to the flag counter (FLGCTR) storage area shown in FIG. This FLGCTR storage area is also stored in the RAM 33 as 1-byte data. The winning flag at that time is indicated by 1 byte data of 00 to 07 in hexadecimal.

  For example, if the data of bit 2 of GMLVSTS is set to 1 (04H) and the data of FLGCTR is 02H, the game state is a general game and the winning flag is 4 cherries. Therefore, the demo lottery table at that time is No. from the demo lottery table selection table. It becomes 2 demonstration lottery tables. This No. The demo lottery table 2 is shown in FIG. 16, and the type of reel lamp extinguishing pattern is selected by lottery described later using the lottery values shown in the table. For example, no. When the combination of the lottery value 49 column is selected in the demo lottery table 2, the reel lamp extinguishing pattern becomes pattern 2.

  In the above case where the game state status is general game and the flag counter is 4 cherries, No. When the combination of the field of the lottery value 30 in the lowermost column is selected in the demo lottery table of 2, the reel lamp extinguishing pattern becomes the pattern 3. Also, data of the bit 2 of GMLVSTS is set to 1, if the data of FLGCTR is 04H, gaming state winning flag becomes watermelon in general game. The demo lottery table at this time is No. from the demo lottery table selection table. 4 demo lottery tables.

  This No. The demo lottery table 4 is also shown in FIG. 16. When the lottery value 14 column is selected by lottery from the table, the reel lamp extinguishing pattern at this time also becomes the pattern 3 in the reel lamp extinction pattern. That is, even in a game in which different winning flags are established, the same predictive notification pattern may appear depending on the value of the predictive notification pattern determination random number.

  Type of winning flag in this way, but is informed to the player depending on the type of the reel lamp extinguishing pattern determined by the game state at that time, the reliability is not uniform. For example, even if the prediction notification of winning the four cherry flag during the general game is performed as described above, the four cherry flag is not necessarily won at that time. In other words, the probability that a predictive notification is given when the four cherry flag is won during the general game is X (= 0 to 100)%, and the four cherry flag is won during the general game. The probability that the warning notification is performed even though there is not is (100−X)%.

  Similarly to the second embodiment, also in this embodiment, the lamp driving circuit 48, the back lamps 57a to 57c, and the microcomputer 30 produce the display of each reel 3 to 5 and determine the winning mode with a predetermined probability. Informing means for informing is provided. There are five display modes produced by the notification means.

  The first display mode is a display mode of “no reel lamp extinguishing pattern”, and the notifying unit remains on without turning off the back lamps 57a to 57c of the reels 3 to 5 immediately after the start lever 15 is operated. To the state. The second display mode is a display mode of “reel lamp turn-off pattern 1” shown in FIG. 20A, and the back lamps 57a to 57c of the first reel 3 are turned off immediately after the start lever 15 is operated. The third display mode is a display mode of “reel lamp turn-off pattern 2” shown in FIG. 5B, and the back lamps 57a to 57c of the second reel 4 are turned off immediately after the start lever 15 is operated. The fourth display mode is a display mode of “reel lamp turn-off pattern 3” shown in FIG. 5C, and immediately after the start lever 15 is operated, the back lamps 57a to 57c of the third reel 5 are turned off. The fifth display mode is a display mode of “reel lamp turn-off pattern 4” shown in FIG. 4D, and immediately after the start lever 15 is operated, the back lamps 57a to 57c of all the reels 3 to 5 are turned off.

  The back lamps 57a to 57c built in the reels 3 to 5 are all turned on at the same time when medals are inserted.

  In the display mode of “no reel lamp turn-off pattern”, the flag counter in the demo lottery table selection table becomes “out”, and the demo lottery table No. 17 is selected, or the flag counter becomes “replay”, and the demo lottery table No. Appears with high probability when 0 is selected. The display mode of “reel lamp turn-off pattern 1” corresponds to “two cherries” small winning prize, the flag counter becomes “two cherries” in the demo lottery table selection table, and the demo lottery table No. 1, No. 1 5, no. 9, no. Appears with high probability when 13 is selected. Further, the display mode of “reel lamp turn-off pattern 2” corresponds to “4 cherries” small winning prize, the flag counter becomes “4 cherries” in the demo lottery table selection table, and the demo lottery table No. 2 is displayed. 2, no. 6, no. 10, no. Appears with high probability when 14 is selected.

  Further, the display mode of “reel lamp turn-off pattern 3” corresponds to “bell” small win winning, the flag counter becomes “bell” in the demo lottery table selection table, and the demo lottery table No. 3 is displayed. 3, No. 7, no. 11, no. Appears with high probability when 15 is selected. Further, the display mode of “reel lamp turn-off pattern 4” corresponds to “watermelon” small winning prize, the flag counter becomes “watermelon” in the demo lottery table selection table, and the demo lottery table No. 4 is displayed. 4, no. 8, no. 12, no. Appears with high probability when 16 is selected.

  The game process according to the present embodiment is also represented in the same manner as the flowchart shown in FIG. 12 and the flowchart shown in FIG. 9 used in the second embodiment described above. Next, the game processing according to this embodiment will be described with reference to these flowcharts and the timing chart shown in FIG.

  Also in this embodiment, first, the CPU 31 determines the presence / absence of a medal BET (FIG. 12, step 121). If there is a medal BET, it is then determined whether or not the start lever 15 has been operated (step 122). If this operation has been performed, the probability lottery process (step 123) described above is performed. The winning mode is determined. Next, the reels 3, 4 and 5 are rotated (step 124).

  Next, a notification selection lottery process of a winning mode is performed (step 125). This notification selection lottery timing is performed at the timing shown in FIG. 13 (j) as described above, and is performed immediately after the start lever 15 is operated. This notification selection lottery process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, the GMLVSTS area (see FIG. 19A) stored in the RAM 33 is referred to and the gaming state at that time is grasped (FIG. 21, step 201). Next, the data stored in the FLGCTR area is referred to grasp the type of winning flag (step 202). Next, referring to the demo lottery table selection table (see FIG. 15), No. is determined based on the gaming state at that time and the type of winning flag. 0-No. Any one of the 17 demo lottery tables is selected (step 203). Next, a count value C is extracted at an arbitrary timing from a counter for refreshing the RAM 33 at regular time intervals (step 204).

  The count value C changes in the range of 0 to 127, and a random number lottery for selecting the notification mode is performed using the extracted count value C. That is, from the count value C, the top lottery value R in the demo lottery table selected in step 203 is subtracted, and whether the subtraction result A (= CR) is positive or negative is determined (step 205). When the subtraction result A does not become negative, the lottery value at the next stage of the table is set to the lottery value R (step 206), and then A-R is subtracted and the result A (= AR) ) Is determined (step 207). This calculation is performed until the subtraction result A becomes negative, and when it becomes negative, the reel lamp turn-off pattern in the lottery value R column is selected as an effect mode in which an indication is given (step 208).

  For example, when a 4-cherry flag is won during a general game, as described above, No. The two demonstration lottery tables are selected, and the display mode selection lottery process at this time is performed as follows. First, assuming that 15 is extracted as the refresh counter value C in step 204, the subtraction of CR in step 205 first sets the top lottery value 3 to the lottery value R, and the subtraction result A = 15-3. = 12. Since the subtraction result A is positive, the next lottery value 10 in the table is set to the lottery value R, and whether the subtraction result A = 12 + 10 = 2 is determined. Since the subtraction result A is also positive, the next lottery value 5 in the table is set to the lottery value R, and whether the subtraction result A = 2-5 = −3 is determined as positive or negative. Since the subtraction result A is negative, the reel lamp extinguishing pattern 1 in the lottery value 5 column is selected as the predictive notification mode.

  This notification selection lottery result is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33, and a notification flag is set in step 125. Here, when “no reel lamp turn-off pattern” is selected as the predictive notification mode, the notification flag is not set. In addition, when “reel lamp turn-off pattern 1” is selected as the sign notification mode, the “two cherries” small winning prize notification flag is set, and “reel lamp turn-off pattern 2” is selected as the sign notification mode. In this case, the “4 cherries” small win prize notification flag is set. Further, when “reel lamp turn-off pattern 3” is selected as the sign notification mode, the “bell” small winning prize notification flag is set, and when “reel lamp turn-off pattern 4” is selected as the sign notification mode. The “watermelon” small winning prize notification flag is set.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the small winning prize notification flag is set by the notification selection lottery process (FIG. 12, step 126). If the small winning prize notification flag is set, then the reel lamp lighting control process (step 127) is performed. On the other hand, if the small winning prize notification flag is not set, the process proceeds to step 128.

  In the reel lamp lighting control process of step 127, the lamp drive circuit 48 is controlled by the CPU 31, and the back lamps 57a to 57c of the reels 3 to 5 are controlled to be lighted according to the type of the winning notification flag.

  For example, if the sign informing flag is set as a prize small hit "2 cherry" at the timing shown in the figure corresponding to the informing selection lottery timing shown in FIG. 13 (j) (g), the first reel Each of the three back lamps 57a to 57c is turned off as shown in FIG. At this time, the first reel 3, the second reel 4, and the third reel 5 continue to rotate. As described above, this display mode corresponds to “reel lamp turn-off pattern 1” and appears with a high probability when “two cherries” are small hits. Further, when the predictive notification flag is set as a “four cherry” small win, each of the back lamps 57a to 57c of the second reel 4 is displayed at the same timing corresponding to the notification selection lottery timing. It is turned off as shown in b). This display mode corresponds to the “reel lamp turn-off pattern 2”, and appears with a high probability when “four cherries” are small hits.

  Also, if the sign informing flag is set as a prize small hit "bell" is a similar timing corresponding to the informing selection lottery timing, the respective back lamps 57a~57c the third reel 5 in FIG. 20 (c) As shown in FIG. This display mode corresponds to the “reel lamp turn-off pattern 3”, and appears with a high probability when the “bell” is small hit. When the predictive notification flag is set as a “watermelon” small win, the back lamps 57a to 57c of all the reels 3 to 5 are displayed at the same timing corresponding to the notification selection lottery timing as shown in FIG. The light is turned off as shown in FIG. This display mode corresponds to the “reel lamp extinguishing pattern 4” and appears with a high probability when the “watermelon” is small hit.

  Thereafter, stop control of the reels 3, 4 and 5 is performed (FIG. 12, step 128). This reel stop is performed, for example, at the timing shown in FIGS. 13D, 13E, and 13F, and each button operation of the first reel stop button 16, the second reel stop button 17, and the third reel stop button 18 is performed. Done later.

  Next, it is determined by referring to the winning symbol combination table whether the display at the time of reel stop is a predetermined winning symbol combination (step 129). If no winning is obtained, the process returns to the first step 121. If the result of the winning determination is a replay game, the process returns to the operation waiting process for the start lever 15 in step 122 (step 130).

  The subsequent processing is similarly performed according to steps 110 to 114 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 9 described in the first embodiment.

  According to this embodiment as well, the player can visually recognize that the back lamps 57a to 57c of the reels 3 to 5 that are normally lit when the start lever 15 is operated are extinguished, thereby predicting a small winning prize. You can know that the notification has been made. Accordingly, since a small winning prize is notified in advance before each of the stop buttons 16 to 18 is operated, the operation of the stop buttons 16 to 18 stops and displays the small winning prize symbol shown on the payout display unit 22. It can be done like that.

  Further, in this embodiment, the notification means controls the lighting of the back lamps 57a to 57c of the reels 3 to 5 in a manner corresponding to the small win winning mode in a one-to-one manner. It is the structure which notifies a warning in advance. For this reason, the player can know in advance which of the small winning prizes has a high probability of winning, and the operation of the stop buttons 16 to 18 stops and displays only the winning symbols from the beginning. You can aim. Moreover, since each back lamp 57a-57c lights in various aspects, the player can also enjoy this display aspect.

  In addition, the notification of the small winning pattern is not performed for all the internal lottery results, but is performed with a predetermined probability by random lottery using a demo lottery table (see FIGS. 16 to 18). In addition, a winning mode different from the winning mode determined by the winning mode determining means may be notified with a predetermined probability. Therefore, the small winning pattern may be notified to the player or may not be notified. Therefore, now informed of the small hit prize mode is expected by the player, when a notification is joy than ever, interest for games can be improved.

  Also in the above embodiment, when a winning mode other than the small winning prize is determined, the predictive notification of the small winning pattern is not performed, but only when the small winning pattern is determined, this is notified with a predetermined probability. It is good also as a structure.

  Even with each of these configurations, the same effects as those of the above embodiments can be obtained.

  In each of the above embodiments, the case where the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a slot machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine, You may apply to an amusement machine.

  When the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine, a start lever operation in the slot machine of the above embodiments, the prize mode determination random number extracted, the reel rotation start, the game will flow like, in the pachinko machine, to a particular winning hole It is replaced with a game flow such as winning a pachinko ball, extracting a random number for determining a winning mode, and starting rotation of a slot machine / reel incorporated in a pachinko machine. In the slot machines of the above embodiments, the payout of medals performed when the reel symbol is stopped and displayed in a certain manner, the pachinko machine opens a variable winning device such as an attacker or tulip, It can be replaced by giving a privilege on a pachinko game like giving a lot of balls to a player.

1 ··· Slot machine 2 · · Front panel 3, 4, 5 · · First, second and third reels 6, 7, 8 · · Windows 9 · · Slots 10, 11, 12 · · BET switch 13 .. Credit number display section 14. Credit / settlement changeover switch 15. Start levers 16, 17, 18. Stop button 19 Sound transmission hole 20 Medal tray 21 Medal payout port 22 Dividend display Section 23..Activation line display lamp 24..Liquid crystal display sections L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, L3B..Winning lines 57a, 57b, 57c..Back lamp

Claims (1)

A winning mode determining means for establishing a winning flag of the winning mode when the extracted random number belongs to any of the winning modes in the probability table;
A variable display device for displaying various symbols on a plurality of reels, and stopping and displaying a symbol combination corresponding to the winning mode determined by the winning mode determining means on the activated winning line;
A start lever for starting variable display of the variable display device;
A plurality of stop buttons for stopping the plurality of reels for each reel;
In a gaming machine comprising notifying means for notifying a player that the winning flag has been established,
A plurality of types of demonstration lottery tables having lottery value information for determining one notification mode among a plurality of notification modes by random number lottery, and one demo lottery table among the plurality of types of demonstration lottery tables A ROM for storing a game state at that time and a demo lottery table selection table for selecting according to the winning flag established at that time by the winning mode determining means;
The winning mode determining means includes a plurality of small win winning modes that are completed in the game in which the winning flag is established and the winning flag is not carried over to the next game, and a winning corresponding to the winning flag after the winning flag is established. The winning flag has a plurality of bonus winning modes that are carried over to the next game until the mode occurs, and even if the bonus winning mode is being won internally, the lottery winning mode is selected by lottery,
The notification means includes
Immediately after the operation of the start lever, a notification selection lottery process is performed, and among the plurality of types of demo lottery tables, one demo lottery table is referred to the demo lottery table selection table, the gaming state at that time and the winnings Select according to the winning flag established at that time by the mode determining means,
The gaming state is a gaming state that is a general game in which none of the plurality of bonus winning modes is carried over, and a gaming state that is in the middle of any of the plurality of bonus winning modes, depending on the type of bonus winning mode. Including game states that are different per inside,
The demo lottery table selection table corresponds to a demo lottery table with different table numbers for each small winning pattern over all gaming states,
With reference to each lottery value stored for each notification mode in the selected demonstration lottery table, the lottery value referred to and the extracted random number value are calculated, and the lottery value at which this calculation result becomes a predetermined result is calculated. In the display mode corresponding to the selected notification mode, selecting the allocated notification mode,
A winning flag corresponding to the small winning pattern is displayed between the start of rotation of the plurality of reels by the operation of the start lever and the operation of any one of the plurality of stop buttons. Informing the player that it has been established with a predetermined probability,
When the gaming state is different, the demo lottery table is referred to the demo lottery table to be referred to even if the winning flag corresponding to the small win winning mode established by the winning mode determining unit is the same winning flag. A gaming machine characterized in that the stored lottery values are different.

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