JP2014076282A - Reel type game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a reel type game machine capable of preventing malfunction of an AT (Assist Time) by a fraud using radio waves.SOLUTION: A main control board of a reel type game machine, upon executing an internal lottery, transmits to a performance image control board, winning symbol combination information representing a winning symbol combination, then stops all the reels, and transmits established symbol combination information representing the established symbol combination. When the established symbol combination information is normal, the performance image control board determines whether or not a replay is established based thereon (S510) and, when the replay is established, increments a rush counter representing the number of continuous occurrences of the replay (S520). However, when the established symbol combination information is abnormal, the performance image control board determines whether or not the replay is won, on the basis of the winning symbol combination information (S565), when the replay is won, increments the rush counter (S520), and when the replay is not won, clears the rush counter (S555). When the rush counter reaches a prescribed value, the reel type game machine, triggered thereby, actuates the AT (S545).

Description

  The present invention relates to a rotating game machine.

  Conventionally, in a spinning machine, when a required number of medals are inserted or a BET switch is operated, the game is started according to the operation of the start lever, an internal lottery is performed, and Starts rotating. Then, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination (winning winning combination) lined up in the internal lottery is arranged on the active line by operating the stop button, the winning combination is established.

  Generally, as these combinations, a small combination to which a maximum of about 15 medals are awarded, a replay to which a right to play a game is given again, and a BB (Big Bonus) that can acquire a large number of medals in a short time ), RB (regular bonus) and the like are known. This BB or RB ends when the number of medals given to the player falls within a predetermined range, and BB can acquire more medals than RB. In addition to this, there is also known a push order small combination in which a combination of symbols is always arranged on an active line when a stop button is operated in a predetermined order and a combination is established.

  It also has a function called Assist Time (AT) that notifies the type of the winning combination, or, when the winning combination is a push order small combination, notifies the operation order of the stop button. Then, a spinning-type game machine that determines whether or not to operate an AT by lottery is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

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  Also, in recent years, the AT start conditions have become more complicated, and a spinning-type game machine in which the AT operates when a specific combination (for example, replay) is established continuously for a predetermined number of times is known. However, fraudulent behavior called radio wave got that causes the AT to malfunction by irradiating radio waves to such a revolving game machine frequently occurs.

  More specifically, in this type of spinning machine, the main control unit performs internal lottery and rotation control of the spinning cylinder, and the main control unit controls the sub-control unit by winning a prize or operating a stop button. The established combination (established combination) is transmitted. Then, the sub-control device counts the number of consecutive establishments of a specific combination based on the establishment combination received from the main control unit, and activates the AT when the number of consecutive establishments reaches a predetermined value. Announcement production is performed based on the winning combination received.

  In addition, as a noise countermeasure, the sub-control device counts the number of consecutive successes when a communication error occurs between the main control device and the sub-control device and the winning combination cannot be determined by the sub-control device. It is the composition which maintains a value.

  On the other hand, in the radio wave goto, when a specific role is not established, a communication error is generated by radiating a radio wave, and the continuous establishment of the specific role is interrupted, but the sub control device Maintain the count value of the number of consecutive successes. As a result, every time a specific combination occurs once, the number of continuous establishment of the specific combination can be counted, and the AT can be caused to malfunction.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a swivel-type gaming machine that can prevent AT malfunction due to radio wave goto.

  The invention according to claim 1 made in view of the above problems includes a start lever, a plurality of spinning cylinders each having a plurality of types of symbols drawn thereon, a plurality of stop buttons corresponding to the respective spinning cylinders, The present invention relates to a revolving game machine including a main control device that advances a game in response to operations of a start lever and a stop button, and a sub-control device that produces an effect in response to a signal from the main control device.

  Then, the main control device wins the internal lottery for the random number extracting means for extracting a random number according to the operation of the start lever, the internal lottery means for executing the internal lottery based on the extracted random number, and the sub-control device. The winning combination transmitting means for transmitting the winning combination signal indicating the winning combination which is the winning combination, the rotation starting means for rotating the rotating cylinder according to the operation of the start lever, and the corresponding rotating cylinder stopped according to the operation of the stop button When the rotation stop means to be turned and the rotation of all the spinning cylinders are stopped, the winning combination signal indicating the winning combination which is established by arranging the symbols corresponding to the winning combination on the effective line is given to the sub-control device. A winning combination transmitting means for transmitting; and a granting means for giving a game value to the player in accordance with the winning combination.

  Further, the sub-control device determines whether the winning combination indicated by the winning combination signal is a specific combination when the winning combination signal determining means for determining whether or not the winning combination signal is normal and when the positive determination is made by the winning combination signal determining means. If the affirmative determination is made by the winning combination determination means that determines whether or not the winning combination is determined, the number of consecutive establishments of a specific combination is counted, and if the determination is negative, the number of consecutive establishments is cleared. A first update means, and a start means for starting an assist time in which a notice effect is produced, which is an effect of notifying the winning combination indicated by the winning combination signal, when the number of consecutive establishments reaches a predetermined number of times; When a negative determination is made by the winning combination signal determining means, a winning combination determining means for determining whether or not the winning combination indicated by the winning combination signal received prior to the determined winning combination signal is a specific combination; With .

Furthermore, the first updating means counts the number of consecutive establishments when an affirmative determination is made by the winning combination determination means, and clears the number of consecutive establishments when a negative determination is made.
Further, the sub-control device makes a negative determination by the winning combination signal determining unit when a negative determination is made by the winning combination signal determining unit that determines whether or not the winning combination signal is normal and the winning combination signal determining unit. And the number of consecutive abnormalities, which is the number of times that the abnormality of both the winning combination signal and the subsequent winning combination signal has occurred, and when the positive determination is made by the winning combination signal determining means, And a second updating means for clearing and a clear means for clearing the number of consecutive establishments when the number of consecutive abnormalities reaches a predetermined number.

  According to such a configuration, when the game is started by operating the start lever and an internal lottery is performed, a winning combination signal indicating a winning combination in the internal lottery is transmitted from the main control device to the sub-control device. . When all the spinning cylinders are stopped by operating the stop button, a winning combination signal indicating a winning combination is transmitted from the main control device to the sub-control device.

  Further, when the winning combination signal is normal, the number of consecutive formations of a specific combination is counted based on the winning combination signal. On the other hand, if the winning combination signal is abnormal, it is determined whether or not a specific combination is won by internal lottery based on the winning combination signal. If a specific combination is won, the number of consecutive formations is counted. If it is not won, the number of consecutive establishments is cleared. Then, the AT (assist time) is activated when the number of consecutive establishments of the specific combination reaches a predetermined number.

  For this reason, when a radio wave is irradiated after the game starts and the sub-control device cannot receive the winning combination signal normally, the specific winning combination is not won and there is no possibility that the specific winning combination will be established. Always clears the number of consecutive succession of a specific combination.

  Therefore, even if the reception of the winning combination signal is obstructed by the radio wave, the number of consecutive formations of the specific combination is not maintained or counted even though the specific combination is not formed. Can prevent malfunction.

  In addition, there is a possibility that reception of the winning combination signal may be hindered by noise, but if the winning combination signal is not normally received by the sub-control device, The number of consecutive establishments is counted by assuming that a combination is established.

  Therefore, it is possible to accurately count the number of consecutive successes, prevent an AT malfunction due to noise, and reliably operate the AT when a specific role is won or established continuously for a predetermined number of times. Will be possible, and there will be no disadvantage to players who are not doing radio waves.

  In addition, if radio waves are irradiated from the time when the start lever is operated until all the spinning cylinders stop, reception of both the winning combination signal and the winning combination signal is disturbed, and in the sub control device, It becomes impossible to count the number of consecutive establishments of a specific combination.

  And it is very unlikely that the reception of both the winning combination signal and the winning combination signal in the same game will be disturbed by noise, and if such a game occurs continuously, fraudulent acts such as radio wave gotoy will be performed. It is highly probable that

  On the other hand, according to the swivel type gaming machine according to claim 1, when a game in which an abnormality occurs in both the winning combination signal and the winning combination signal is continuously generated, fraudulent acts such as radio wave goto are performed. The number of consecutive formations of a specific combination is cleared assuming that it is being performed. For this reason, it is possible to reliably prevent the AT from malfunctioning due to an illegal act.

  In addition, as described in claim 2, as a winning combination in the internal lottery, a push order small combination serving as a winning combination is provided by operating each stop button in an order specific to the winning combination. In the notification effect, when the winning combination signal indicates the push order small combination, a unique order related to the push order small combination may be notified.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reliably establish a pushing order small part during AT, and it is possible to acquire a lot of game value by AT, so that it is possible to enhance the interest of the game, On the other hand, it is thought that it is likely to be targeted as a target of radio waves.

On the other hand, in the swivel type gaming machine according to claim 2, it is possible to prevent malfunction of AT due to radio wave goto for the reasons described above, and it is possible to prevent radio wave goto while enhancing the interest of the game.
By the way, there are a winning combination that is always established without performing a pressing, such as replay, and a winning combination that may not be achieved without performing a pressing. Regarding the latter winning combination, there is a case where the contents indicated by the winning combination signal and the winning combination signal do not match (the winning combination signal indicates the winning of a predetermined combination, but the winning combination signal indicates a loss). is there.

  For this reason, when such a combination is a specific combination, the winning combination signal cannot be normally received. Therefore, when the number of consecutive formations of the specific combination is counted based on the winning combination signal, the specific combination is not performed. There is a case where the number of continuous establishment is counted even though is not actually established. As a result, the AT malfunctions, giving an unreasonable gaming value to the player, and the pachinko parlor may be damaged.

  Therefore, as a winning combination in the internal lottery, it becomes a winning combination without operating the stop button at the timing so that a specific symbol stops on the active line while visually checking the rotating drum A fixed combination is provided, and the specific combination may be a fixed combination.

  According to such a configuration, when the winning combination signal indicates a specific combination, since the winning combination signal always indicates a specific combination, even if the winning combination signal cannot be received normally, Therefore, it is possible to accurately determine the establishment of a specific combination based on the winning combination signal.

  As a result, even if normal reception of the winning combination signal is obstructed by radio wave or noise, the sub-control device can accurately count the number of consecutive formations of a specific combination, so that the AT is operated appropriately. Can prevent damage to pachinko parlors.

It is a front view of a rotating type game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a rotating type game machine. It is a table | surface which shows the kind of winning combination. It is a flowchart of a main process. It is a flowchart of a success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart of a winning combination internal lottery process. It is a flowchart of a reel stop process. It is a flowchart of a reel stop process. It is a flowchart of a reel stop process. It is a flowchart of a reel stop process. It is a flowchart of a reel fluctuation start effect process. It is a flowchart of AT operation processing. It is a flowchart of a penalty generation process.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and can take various forms as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[Description of configuration]
As shown in FIG. 1, a display panel 3 having a display window 2 (which can display an effective area of a 3 × 3 stop symbol) is installed on the front surface of the swivel type gaming machine 1 of this embodiment. Yes.

  Behind the display window 2, a rotating mechanism unit (not shown) having three reels 4 (left reel 4L, middle reel 4C, and right reel 4R in order from the left) is disposed. Three of the symbols can be visually recognized from the display window 2. Further, around the display window 2, a bed lamp 5, a plurality of digital display devices 6 and the like are arranged.

  Below the display window 2, there are a bet switch 7, a start lever 8, three stop buttons 9 (a left stop button 9L, a middle stop button 9C, a right stop button 9R in order from the left), a medal slot 10, and the like. An operation unit 11 is provided. And the lower structure part 14 provided with the saucer 12, the speaker box 13, etc. is provided in the lowest part.

The left stop button 9L, middle stop button 9C, and right stop button 9R correspond to the left reel 4L, middle reel 4C, and right reel 4R, respectively.
In addition, a display screen (effect image display device 33) for performing various effects is provided above the display window.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the swivel type gaming machine 1, and the main control board 20 includes a one-chip microcomputer, an input port, an output port, and the like.
The main control board 20 includes an operation signal for the bet switch 7, an operation signal for the settlement switch 16, a medal detection signal for the medal detection switch 10a provided in the medal insertion slot 10, an operation signal for the start lever 8, and stop buttons 9L to 9R. Operation signal, a signal from a position detection sensor 21 for detecting the position of each reel 4, and the like.

  On the output side of the main control board 20, a gate solenoid 22 for paying out medals, a credit display device 23, a bet number display device 24, a payout medal number display device 25, and a reel 4 are rotated. Drive motors 26L to 26R, floodlight lamps 27L to 27R, and a relay board 30 are connected (the credit display device 23, the bet number display device 24, and the payout medal number display device 25 are the digital display devices described above. 6).

  The main control board 20 displays and drives the credit display device 23, the bet number display device 24, and the payout medal number display device 25 based on the operation signal of the bet switch 7 and the like by the microcomputer operating according to the program. It controls the rotation and stop of the motor 26 and the lighting and extinguishing of the floodlight 27.

  A sound / lamp control board 31 is connected to the relay board 30, and the main control board 20 sends a command to the sound / lamp control board 31 via the relay board 30, thereby outputting sound output such as sound effects and electric power. Controls lighting and extinguishing of decorations. The main control board 20 may be configured to allow only one-way communication from the relay board 30.

  The sound / lamp control board 31 is connected to an effect image control board 32 for controlling the effect image display device 33. The effect image control board 32 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 20 to the relay board 30 via the sound / lamp control board 31 and data generated by the sound / lamp control board 31 based on the command. And the effect image display device 33 is controlled accordingly.

Note that the payout medal number display device 25 may be eliminated and the display may be performed by the effect image display device 33.
Further, a payout control board 40 is connected to the main control board 20 as a bidirectional communication circuit, and the payout control board 40 operates the acquired medal payout device 41 based on the payout request data received from the main control board 20. To pay out medals. At that time, the payout control board 40 counts the number of medals to be paid out based on the detection signal of the payout detection switch 42.

  In addition, for example, 21 symbols are drawn on each of the reels 4L to 4R. These symbols are, for example, “BB (Big Bonus) symbol”, “Watermelon symbol”, “Cherry symbol”, “Bell”. There are 5 types of “design” and “replay design”.

[Description of operation]
Next, the operation of the swivel type gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.
In this spinning machine 1, BB and small roles Bell A to F, watermelon, cherry, and replay are provided as the roles to be won by internal lottery, and these roles are won by internal lottery. If not, it will be lost (see FIG. 3). In addition, hereinafter, the winning combination by the internal lottery will be described as the winning combination, and the corresponding combination is arranged on the active line formed on the display window 2 and the state in which the game value is given is defined as the winning combination. Describe.

  In the present embodiment, each of the bells A to F is configured as a push order small combination in which the order (push order) for operating the stop button 9 is uniquely set, and the winning combination is the bell A to F. In this case, when the stop button 9 is operated in the corresponding pressing order, the bell symbols are always arranged on the active line regardless of the timing of pressing the stop button 9, and the winning combination is established.

  In addition, in this spinning-type gaming machine 1, there is provided an AT (assist time) in which a push order navigation effect for notifying a corresponding push order is provided when a bell is won by internal lottery, and a replay is predetermined. The AT is triggered by the occurrence of the occurrence continuously.

  Specifically, replays are further classified into a plurality of types, and when a specific type of replay (special replay) becomes a winning role, the transition to RT where the probability of winning a replay by internal lottery is increased To do. When shifting to this RT, the probability that replay will occur continuously increases and the AT becomes easier to operate. Note that, for example, RT may be terminated on condition that a predetermined number of games have been digested or a predetermined winning combination is won.

Of course, the probability is very low, but if it is not RT, replay may be established for a predetermined number of times.
In addition to this, for example, winning a specific small role (or a specific type of small role if the small role is further classified into multiple types) or that the small role has been established. It is good also as a structure which act | operates AT in response to.

  Further, in this embodiment, during the normal state (a state that is not BB or AT), forward pressing (operating the stop button 9 in the order of left, middle, and right) or pinching pressing (in order of left, right, and middle). It is prohibited to operate the stop button 9 in a pressing order other than operating the stop button 9 (irregular pressing). When an irregular push is made, there is a penalty (details will be described later) that the AT will not operate for a certain period of time.

Hereinafter, the operation of the rotating game machine 1 will be described in detail with a focus on the operation when the AT operates.
(1) Main Process First, the main process performed on the main control board 20 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In addition, this process is performed periodically (for example, 2 ms period) during operation of the rotating type gaming machine 1.

In S100, the main control board 20 accepts insertion of medals, and bets medals in response to insertion of medals and operation of the bet switch 7.
That is, the main control board 20 detects the insertion of medals based on the detection signal from the medal detection switch 10a. When the MAX bet (three medals bet) is not placed, the main control board 20 sequentially bets the inserted medals. In a state where the MAX bet is placed, the number of credits is incremented by one every time a medal is inserted. When the number of credits reaches 50, even if medals are inserted, the number of credits is not added and the medals are discharged to the tray 12.

  If an operation of the bet switch 7 is detected, a MAX bet is made and 3 is subtracted from the credit number (if the credit number is less than three, all credited medals are bet).

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to play a game only in a state where a MAX bet is placed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game can be performed even in a state where one or two medals are bet. It is good also as a structure which can perform.

In subsequent S105, the main control board 20 starts a game in response to the operation of the start lever 8, performs an appropriateness determination process in which an internal lottery or the like is performed, and the process proceeds to S110.
In S110, the main control board 20 performs a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel 4 according to the operation of the stop button 9, and the process proceeds to S115.

  In S115, the main control board 20 displays a number of medals corresponding to the small role when the symbols corresponding to the selected small role are arranged on the active line and the small role becomes a winning combination. A medal payout process for giving (award medal) to the player is performed, and the process proceeds to S120.

  When award medals are awarded, if the number of credits is 50 or less, the number of prize medals is added to the number of credits. When the number of credits exceeds 50, the prize medals are discharged to the tray 12. .

In S120, the main control board 20 performs a game state control process for starting or ending BB or RT, and proceeds to S100.
In the game state control process, when BB becomes a winning combination, BB is started, and when the number of award medals in BB reaches a predetermined number, BB is ended.

  Also, for example, when a special replay becomes a winning combination, a lottery is performed, and when the lottery is won, the process shifts to RT. If RT termination conditions are satisfied during RT, RT is terminated.

(2) About the go / no-go determination process Next, the go / no-go determination process for performing an internal lottery or the like in accordance with the operation of the start lever 8 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is called from the main process.

  In S150, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the start lever effective condition (a condition that a MAX bet is placed by inserting a medal or an operation of the bet switch 7 or a replay is established in the previous game) is satisfied. If the determination is positive and a positive determination is obtained (S150: Yes), the process proceeds to S155. If a negative determination is obtained (S150: No), the process ends.

  In S155, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the start lever 8 has been operated. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S155: Yes), the process proceeds to S160, and a negative determination is obtained. In this case (S155: No), this process is terminated.

In S160, the main control board 20 extracts the winning random number used for the internal lottery, and performs the winning combination internal lottery process using the extracted winning random number (S165).
In subsequent S170, the main control board 20 performs a reel fluctuation start process for starting the rotation of the reels 4L to 4R, and ends this process.

  In the reel variation start process, the main control board 20 first determines whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of rotation of the reels 4L to 4R in the previous game. If 4.1 seconds have elapsed, the drive motors 26L to 26R are operated to start the rotation of the reels 4L to 4R. If 4.1 seconds have not elapsed, the previous rotation Wait for 4.1 seconds from the start, and then start to rotate the reels 4L to 4R.

The stop button 9 is activated after the rotation speeds of all the reels 4 become constant.
(3) Winner Internal Lottery Process Next, a winning combination internal lottery process for performing an internal lottery based on a random number for success or failure will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is called from the success / failure determination process.

  In S200, the main control board 20 refers to a bonus flag, which is a winning combination flag indicating that BB has been won, and determines whether or not BB has been won. When the BB is not won (when the bonus flag = 0) (S200: Yes), the process proceeds to S205, and when the BB is won (S200: No). ), The process proceeds to S215.

  In S205, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the random number is a winning value of BB (whether or not BB is won). When an affirmative determination is obtained (S205: Yes), the process proceeds to S210, and when a negative determination is obtained (S205: No), the process proceeds to S215.

In S210, the main control board 20 sets a bonus flag, and proceeds to S260.
In S215, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the random number is a winning value of the cherry (whether or not the cherry is won). When an affirmative determination is obtained (S215: Yes), the process proceeds to S220, and when a negative determination is obtained (S215: No), the process proceeds to S225.

In S220, the main control board 20 sets a cherry flag, which is a winning combination flag indicating that a cherry is won, and the process proceeds to S260.
In S225, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the winning random number is a winning value of the watermelon (whether or not the watermelon has been won). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S225: Yes), the process proceeds to S230. If a negative determination is obtained (S225: No), the process proceeds to S235.

In S230, the main control board 20 sets a watermelon flag that is a winning combination flag indicating that the watermelon is won, and the process proceeds to S260.
In S235, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the winning random number is a winning value of the bells A to F (whether or not the bells A to F are won). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S235: Yes), the process proceeds to S240, and if a negative determination is obtained (S235: No), the process proceeds to S245.

  In S240, the main control board 20 sets a bell flag, which is a winning combination flag indicating the winning of the bell, and proceeds to S260. There are six types of bell flags corresponding to the bells A to F, the bell A flag to the bell F flag, and the bell flag corresponding to the type of the selected bell is set.

  In S245, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the winning random number is a winning value for replay (whether or not the replay is won). When an affirmative determination is obtained (S245: Yes), the process proceeds to S250, and when a negative determination is obtained (S245: No), the process proceeds to S255.

In S250, the main control board 20 sets a replay flag which is a winning combination flag indicating winning for replay, and proceeds to S260.
On the other hand, in S255, the main control board 20 sets a loss flag, and proceeds to S260.

  In S260, the main control board 20 sends the winning combination information, which is a command indicating the presence / absence of a winning combination and the type of winning combination, to the sound / lamp control board 31 and the effect image control board 32 via the relay board 30. Send this to finish this process.

(4) Reel Stop Process Next, the reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel 4 in response to the operation of the stop button 9 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. This process is called from the main process.

  In S300, the main control board 20 determines whether or not at least one of the reels 4L to 4R is rotating. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S302, and when a negative determination is obtained (S300: No), this process ends.

  In S302, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the stop button 9 has been activated. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S302: Yes), the process proceeds to S308 and a negative determination is obtained. If so (S302: No), the process proceeds to S304.

  In S304, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the rotation speeds of all the reels 4L to 4R are constant. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S304: Yes), the process proceeds to S306, and when a negative determination is obtained (S304: No), this process ends.

In S306, the main control board 20 enables the stop button 9 and shifts the process to S308.
In S308, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the left stop button 9L is in the ON state (pressed state). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S308: Yes), the process proceeds to S310. If the determination is negative (S308: No), the process proceeds to S322 (FIG. 8).

  In S310, the main control board 20 determines whether the left stop button 9L is valid (whether the left reel 4L is rotating). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S310: Yes), the process proceeds to S312. If a negative determination is obtained (S310: No), this process ends.

  In S312, the main control board 20 performs a left reel stop process for stopping the left reel 4L. In this left reel stop process, so-called pull-in control is performed, and when the internal lottery is won, the stop position of the left reel 4L is arranged so that the symbols corresponding to the winning combination indicated by the winning combination flag are arranged on the active line. Is adjusted.

  Specifically, when the winning combination is a replay, the replay symbol of the left reel 4L is always stopped on the active line, and when the winning combination is a bell, if the pushing order is appropriate, the left reel The 4L bell symbol is always stopped on the active line. Further, when the winning combination is other than replay or bell, when the corresponding symbol of the left reel 4L is located within the predetermined number of frames from the effective line at the operation timing of the left stop button 9L. The symbol is stopped on the active line.

  In subsequent S314, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the left stop button 9L is in an OFF state (a state in which the pressing is released), and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S314: Yes), S316 When a negative determination is obtained (S314: No), the process proceeds to S314.

In S316, the main control board 20 invalidates the operation of the left stop button 9L and shifts the process to S318.
In step S318, the main control board 20 instructs the sound / lamp control board 31 and the effect image control board 32 that the left reel 4L is stopped and a command indicating the symbols stopped on each effective line. A stop signal is transmitted, and the process proceeds to S320.

  In S320, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the rotating reel 4 is present. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S320: Yes), the present process is terminated and a negative determination is obtained. If so (S320: No), the process proceeds to S350 (FIG. 10).

  On the other hand, in S322 (FIG. 8) which is shifted when the left stop button 9L is not in the ON state, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the middle stop button 9C is in the ON state, and a positive determination is obtained. (S322: Yes), the process proceeds to S324, and if a negative determination is obtained (S322: No), the process proceeds to S336 (FIG. 9).

  In S324, the main control board 20 determines whether the middle stop button 9C is valid (whether the middle reel 4C is rotating). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S324: Yes), the process proceeds to S326, and if a negative determination is obtained (S324: No), this process ends.

  In S326, the main control board 20 performs a middle reel stop process for stopping the middle reel 4L. In the middle reel stop process, as with the left reel 4L, the stop position of the middle reel 4C is adjusted by pull-in control so that the symbols corresponding to the winning combination are arranged on the active line.

  In subsequent S328, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the middle stop button 9C is in the OFF state, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S328: Yes), the process proceeds to S330 and is denied. If the determination is obtained (S328: No), the process proceeds to S328.

In S330, the main control board 20 invalidates the operation of the middle stop button 9C and shifts the process to S332.
In S332, the main control board 20 is a command for the sound / lamp control board 31 and the effect image control board 32 to indicate that the middle reel 4C is stopped and a command indicating the symbols stopped on each effective line. A stop signal is transmitted, and the process proceeds to S334.

  In S334, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the rotating reel 4 is present. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S334: Yes), the present process is terminated and a negative determination is obtained. If so (S334: No), the process proceeds to S350 (FIG. 10).

  Further, in S336 (FIG. 9) which is shifted when the middle stop button 9C is not in the ON state, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the right stop button 9R is in the ON state, and a positive determination is obtained. (S336: Yes), the process proceeds to S338, and if a negative determination is obtained (S336: No), this process ends.

  In S338, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the right stop button 9R is valid (whether or not the right reel 4R is rotating). When an affirmative determination is obtained (S338: Yes), the process proceeds to S340, and when a negative determination is obtained (S338: No), this process ends.

  In S340, the main control board 20 performs a right reel stop process for stopping the right reel 4R. In this right reel stop process, as with the other reels, the stop position of the right reel 4R is adjusted by pull-in control so that the symbols corresponding to the winning combination are arranged on the active line.

  In subsequent S342, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the right stop button 9R is in the OFF state, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S342: Yes), the process proceeds to S344 and is denied. If the determination is obtained (S342: No), the process proceeds to S342.

In S344, the main control board 20 invalidates the operation of the right stop button 9R, and proceeds to S346.
In S346, the main control board 20 instructs the sound and lamp control board 31 and the effect image control board 32 that the right reel 4R is stopped and a right reel which is a command indicating a symbol stopped on each effective line. A stop signal is transmitted, and the process proceeds to S348.

  In S348, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the rotating reel 4 is present. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S348: Yes), the present process ends and a negative determination is obtained. If so (S348: No), the process proceeds to S350 (FIG. 10).

  In S350 (FIG. 10) that shifts when all the reels are stopped, the main control board 20 determines whether or not a winning combination has occurred (whether or not a symbol corresponding to the winning combination is arranged on the active line). Is determined based on the detection result of the position detection sensor 21). When an affirmative determination is obtained (S350: Yes), the process proceeds to S352, and when a negative determination is obtained (S350: No), the process proceeds to S354.

  In S352, the main control board 20 performs processing corresponding to the winning combination, such as setting a prize medal based on the establishment of the small role, setting the same BET number as the previous game based on the establishment of the replay, and in S354, losing. Process corresponding to.

  In subsequent S356, the main control board 20 is a command indicating the presence / absence of the winning combination and the type of the winning combination to the sound / lamp control board 31 and the effect image control board 32 via the relay board 30. The information is transmitted, and the process proceeds to S358.

  The sound / lamp control board 31 and the effect image control board 32 perform various effects via the various lamps 31a, the speaker 31b, and the effect image display device 33 based on the winning combination information.

In S358, the main control board 20 clears the winning combination flags other than the bonus flag, and ends this processing.
(5) Reel Fluctuation Start Effect Processing Next, the reel variation start effect processing for performing various effects according to the presence / absence of a winning combination and the type of winning combination after the game is started by operating the start lever 8 is shown in FIG. This will be described with reference to the flowchart described in the above. This process is periodically executed on the effect image control board 32.

  In S400, the effect image control board 32 determines whether or not the winning combination information is received from the main control board 20, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S400: Yes), the process proceeds to S405. If a negative determination is obtained (S400: No), the process is terminated.

  In S405, the effect image control board 32 determines whether the received winning combination information is normal. Specifically, for example, when the value of the corresponding winning information is not in a predetermined range, or when a communication error occurs when receiving the corresponding winning information, the corresponding winning information is regarded as abnormal. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S405: Yes), the process proceeds to S410, and when a negative determination is obtained (S405: No), this process ends.

  In S410, the effect image control board 32 sets a winning combination flag indicating that the winning combination information has been received, stores the winning combination information in the RAM in subsequent S415, and shifts the processing to S420.

  In S420, the effect image control board 32 determines whether or not it is during AT, and when an affirmative determination is obtained (S420: Yes), the process proceeds to S425 and when a negative determination is obtained. (S420: No), the process proceeds to S435.

  In S425, the effect image control board 32 determines whether or not the winning combination is a bell, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S425: Yes), the process proceeds to S430 and a negative determination is obtained. If so (S425: No), the process proceeds to S435.

  In S430, the effect image control board 32 determines the push order corresponding to the type of the winning bell, and performs the push order navigation effect that displays the push order on the effect image display device 33. finish.

  On the other hand, in S435, the effect image control board 32 performs the effect according to the presence / absence and type of the winning combination indicated by the winning combination information in the effect image display device 33, and ends this processing. During the AT, when the winning combination other than the bell occurs, the effect image control board 32 may perform a notification effect that notifies the type of the corresponding winning combination.

(6) AT Operation Process Next, an AT operation process for operating the AT when a replay is continuously established for a predetermined number of times will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is periodically executed on the effect image control board 32.

  In S500, the effect image control board 32 determines whether or not the winning combination information is received from the main control board 20, and when an affirmative determination is obtained (S500: Yes), the process proceeds to S505. If a negative determination is obtained (S500: No), this process ends.

  In S505, the effect image control board 32 determines whether the received winning combination information is normal. Specifically, for example, when the value of the winning combination information is not in a predetermined range, or when a communication error occurs when receiving the winning combination information, the winning combination information is regarded as abnormal. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S505: Yes), the process proceeds to S510, and when a negative determination is obtained (S505: No), the process proceeds to S560.

  In S510, the effect image control board 32 determines whether the winning combination is a replay based on the received winning combination information. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S515, and when a negative determination is obtained (S510: No), the process proceeds to S555.

  In S515, the effect image control board 32 initializes a clear counter that indicates the number of times that a game in which an abnormality has occurred both at the time of receiving winning combination information and at the time of receiving winning combination information, and performs the process in S520. Transition.

In S520, the effect image control board 32 increments a rush counter that indicates the number of times that the game in which the replay has been established is continuously generated, and the process proceeds to S525.
In S525, the effect image control board 32 determines whether or not a replay has been established for three consecutive games (whether or not the value of the inrush counter is 3). When an affirmative determination is obtained (S525: Yes), the process proceeds to S530, and when a negative determination is obtained (S525: No), the process proceeds to S540.

  In S530, the effect image control board 32 determines whether or not to operate the AT by an AT lottery using random numbers. When the AT lottery is won (S535: Yes), the process proceeds to S545. When the AT lottery is not won (S535: No), the process ends.

  On the other hand, in S540, the effect image control board 32 determines whether or not a replay has been established for four consecutive games (whether or not the value of the rush counter is 4). When an affirmative determination is obtained (S540: Yes), the process proceeds to S545, and when a negative determination is obtained (S540: No), this process ends.

  In S545, the effect image control board 32 operates the AT when it is not in the penalty state described later. Then, after the entry counter is initialized (S550), this process is terminated.

  In step S555, where the received winning combination information indicates that replay has not been established, the effect image control board 32 initializes the inrush counter and the clear counter, and ends this processing.

  Further, in S560 that is shifted when the received winning combination information is abnormal, the effect image control board 32 determines whether or not the winning combination information is normally received in the same game (whether or not the winning combination flag is 1). judge. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S560: Yes), the process proceeds to S565, and when a negative determination is obtained (S560: No), the process proceeds to S570.

  In S565, the effect image control board 32 determines whether or not the replay is won based on the winning combination information received in the same game stored in the RAM. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S565: Yes), the process proceeds to S515, and when a negative determination is obtained (S565: No), the process proceeds to S555.

  On the other hand, in S570, the effect image control board 32 increments the clear counter. If a game in which an abnormality occurs both when receiving winning combination information and when receiving winning combination information occurs twice consecutively (when the value of the clear counter is 2) (S570: Yes) The process proceeds to S555, and in other cases (S570: No), this process ends.

(7) Reel stop process Next, FIG. 13 shows a penalty generation process that penalizes the player when the stop button 9 is operated in a pressing order other than the normal pressing or the pinching pressing in the normal state. This will be described using the described flowchart. This process is periodically executed on the effect image control board 32.

  In S600, the effect image control board 32 determines whether or not the middle reel stop signal or the right reel stop signal is received from the main control board 20. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S605, and when a negative determination is obtained (S600: No), this process ends.

  In S605, the effect image control board 32 determines whether the received middle reel stop signal or right reel stop signal is the first reel stop signal received after the game is started (after receiving the winning combination information). . When an affirmative determination is obtained (S605: Yes), the process proceeds to S610, and when a negative determination is obtained (S605: No), this process ends.

  In S610, the effect image control board 32 determines whether or not it is in a normal state, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S610: Yes), the process proceeds to S615 and a negative determination is obtained. (S610: No), this processing is terminated.

In S615, the effect image control board 32 enters a penalty state in which the operation of the AT is prohibited until a predetermined number of games are performed, and the present process ends.
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In the swivel type gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the AT is activated when three or more games in which replay is established continue.

Further, in the spinning cylinder type gaming machine 1, when the game is started by operating the start lever 8, winning combination information indicating a winning combination is transmitted from the main control board 20 to the effect image control board 32.
Thereafter, when the left to right stop buttons 9L to 9R are sequentially operated, all the reels 4 are stopped, but when the stop button 9 to be operated third is pressed and turned on, all the reels 4 are stopped. As a result, the winning combination can be grasped. When the pressing of the stop button 9 is released and the stop button 9 is turned off, the established combination information indicating the established combination is transmitted from the main control board 20 to the effect image control board 32.

  For this reason, the player can grasp whether or not replay is established when the third stop button 9 is pressed. If replay is not established, radio wave irradiation is started while the stop button 9 is kept pressed, and then the stop button 9 is released to show a winning combination other than replay. Reception of the winning combination information can be hindered.

  Here, if the spinning-reel-type game machine 1 is not able to receive the winning combination information normally for noise countermeasures as in the conventional case, the value of the inrush counter (the number of consecutive replays) is maintained. Suppose that it becomes the composition to do. In such a case, by obstructing reception of the winning combination information by the above-described method, only the inrush counter is incremented and the AT malfunctions even though the replay is established only once. Is possible.

  On the other hand, in the effect image control board 32 of the swivel type gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the winning combination information is normal, the entry counter is incremented based on the winning combination information. On the other hand, if the winning combination information is abnormal, it is determined whether or not the replay is won based on the winning combination information, and if the replay is won, the entry counter is incremented and the winning combination is not won In this case, the inrush counter is cleared. The AT is activated when the inrush counter reaches a predetermined value.

  For this reason, even if the radio wave is irradiated in the state where the third stop button 9 is pressed and the winning combination information cannot be normally received by the effect image control board 32, the inrush counter is incremented when the replay is established. If the replay is not established, the inrush counter is cleared. Therefore, malfunction of AT can be prevented.

  In addition, reception of the winning combination information may be hindered by noise, but when the winning combination information indicates the winning of the replay, the replay is always the winning combination. For this reason, it is possible to accurately count the number of consecutive replays, prevent AT malfunctions, operate ATs normally, and give disadvantages to players who are not engaged in radio waves. There is no.

[Other Embodiments]
(1) In the swivel type gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the AT is activated when the replay is continuously established three times or more. However, the present invention is not limited to the replay, and other small roles are continuously established. It is good also as a structure which AT operates in response to that. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

  Note that the small role that triggers the operation of the AT due to the continuous establishment corresponds to the so-called eye-pushing (revolving reel 4 being viewed through the display window 2 when a forward push or a pinch push is made. It is desirable that the role can be established without performing the operation of the stop button 9 in anticipation of the timing at which the symbols are arranged on the active line. In this embodiment, the replay corresponds to such a small role. However, in addition to the replay, such a small role is newly provided and the AT is activated when the small role is continuously established. good.

  By doing this, the winning combination indicated by the winning combination information can be matched with the winning combination indicated by the winning combination information, and even when the winning combination information cannot be normally received, the number of consecutive established is accurately determined. Can be counted.

  Further, in this embodiment, the bell is configured as a push order small combination, but a small combination other than the bell is configured as a push order small combination, and a push order navigation effect is performed when the small combination is won during AT. It is good also as a structure. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

  (2) Further, in the case of the swivel type gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the normal state, a forward push or a pinch push is permitted, and the stop button 9 is operated in any other push order. Is penalized and the AT operation is prohibited for a certain period of time. However, it may be configured to allow only forward pressing in the normal state. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

  In such a case, the AT may be actuated when the bell A, which is always established by forward pressing, is continuously formed without performing the pressing. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

  (3) Also, in the winning combination internal lottery processing of the present embodiment, if BB is won (when the bonus flag is set), whether or not a small role (cherry, watermelon, bell, replay) is won. Is not determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which it is determined whether or not a small role has been won when BB is won, and the BB and the small role can be won. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

  (4) Also, in the reel stop process of the present embodiment, the timing of notification effect that the BB is not established due to the stop of all reels but the bonus flag is set (the operated stop button 9 is OFF) When the stop button 9 is operated, each stop button 9 is changed to the OFF state when each stop button 9 is operated. The control is simplified by transmitting a reel stop signal from the main control board 20 to the sound / lamp control board 31 and the effect image control board 32.

However, when the first or second stop button 9 is operated, the reels are transferred from the main control board 20 to the effect image control board 32 and the like based on these operations (without waiting for the OFF state). A stop signal may be transmitted.
Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

  (5) In addition, the turning type gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the AT does not operate when it is in a penalty state due to an irregular push, and in S545 of the AT operation processing, when it is not in the penalty state As long as the AT works.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, during the penalty state, the rush counter may not be incremented even if replay is continuously established. In addition, the rush counter is cleared by shifting to the penalty state. It is good also as a structure. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which does not perform AT operation processing during a penalty state.

Even in such a case, the AT can be operated only when it is not in a penalty state.
[Correspondence with Claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims is shown.

The main control board 20 corresponds to the main control apparatus, and the effect image control board 32 corresponds to the sub-control apparatus.
Further, S115 and S120 of the main process correspond to the giving means.
In addition, S160 of the success / failure determination process corresponds to a random number extraction unit, S165 corresponds to an internal lottery unit, and S170 corresponds to a rotation start unit.

Further, S260 of the winning combination internal lottery process corresponds to the winning combination transmitting means.
Further, the reel stop processing S312, S326, and S340 correspond to the rotation stop means, and S356 corresponds to the winning combination transmission means.

Further, S405 of the reel variation start effect process corresponds to a winning combination signal determination unit.
Also, S505 of the AT operation process is the winning combination signal determining means, S510 is the winning combination determining means, S515 is the second updating means, S520 is the first updating means, S545 is the starting means, and S555 is the first. S565 corresponds to the second update means and clear means, S565 corresponds to the winning combination determination means, and S570 corresponds to the second update means.

  In addition, the winning combination signal corresponds to winning combination information, the winning combination signal corresponds to established winning combination information, the replay corresponds to a specific combination, and the push order navigation effect corresponds to a notification effect.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Revolving type game machine, 2 ... Display window, 3 ... Display panel, 4 ... Reel, 5 ... Bet lamp, 6 ... Digital display device, 7 ... Bet switch, 8 ... Start lever, 9 ... Stop button, 10 ... Medal insertion slot, 10a ... medal detection switch, 11 ... operation unit, 12 ... tray, 13 ... speaker box, 14 ... lower structure, 16 ... settlement switch, 20 ... main control board, 21 ... position detection sensor, 22 ... gate Solenoid, 23 ... credit display device, 24 ... bet number display device, 25 ... payout medal number display device, 26 ... drive motor, 27 ... floodlight lamp, 30 ... relay board, 31 ... sound / lamp control board, 32 ... production Image control board, 33 ... effect image display device, 40 ... payout control board, 41 ... acquired medal payout device, 42 ... payout detection switch.

Claims (2)

A game according to the operation of the start lever, the plurality of spinning cylinders each having a plurality of types of symbols drawn thereon, the plurality of stop buttons corresponding to the respective spinning cylinders, and the start lever and the stop button A revolving type gaming machine comprising a main control device to be advanced and a sub-control device that produces an effect according to a signal from the main control device,
The main control device, random number extraction means for extracting a random number in response to the operation of the start lever,
Internal lottery means for executing an internal lottery based on the extracted random number;
A winning combination transmitting means for transmitting a winning combination signal indicating a winning combination that is a winning combination in the internal lottery to the sub-control device;
Rotation starting means for rotating the rotating drum according to the operation of the start lever;
Rotation stop means for stopping the corresponding cylinder according to the operation of the stop button;
When the rotation of all the spinning cylinders is stopped, a winning combination signal indicating a winning combination that is a winning combination formed by arranging the symbols corresponding to the winning combination on the active line is transmitted to the sub-control device. A winning combination transmission means;
Providing means for giving a game value to a player according to the winning combination,
The sub-control device includes a winning combination signal determining unit that determines whether the winning combination signal is normal,
When the affirmative determination is made by the winning combination signal determining means, a winning combination determining means for determining whether or not the winning combination indicated by the winning combination signal is a specific combination;
When an affirmative determination is made by the winning combination determination means, a first update means that counts the number of consecutive formations of the specific combination and clears the number of consecutive formations when a negative determination is made;
Start means for starting an assist time in which a notice effect that is the effect of notifying the winning combination indicated by the winning combination signal is performed when the number of consecutive establishments reaches a predetermined number of times,
When a negative determination is made by the winning combination signal determination means, a winning is determined that determines whether the winning combination indicated by the winning combination signal received prior to the winning combination signal for which the negative determination has been made is the specific combination. A role determining means,
The first update means further counts the number of consecutive establishments when an affirmative determination is made by the winning combination determination means, and clears the number of consecutive establishments when a negative determination is made,
The sub-control device
A winning combination signal determining means for determining whether or not the winning combination signal is normal;
In the case where a negative determination is made by the winning combination signal determination unit, if a negative determination is made by the winning combination signal determination unit, an abnormality in both the winning combination signal and the subsequent winning combination signal is continuously generated. A second updating unit that counts the number of consecutive abnormalities, and when the award determination is made by the winning combination signal determining unit,
When the number of consecutive abnormalities reaches a predetermined number of times, clearing means for clearing the number of consecutive successes,
It is further provided with a swivel type game machine. In the rotary type gaming machine according to claim 1,
As a winning combination in the internal lottery, by operating each stop button in an order specific to the winning combination, a push order small combination serving as the winning combination is provided,
In the notification effect, when the winning combination signal indicates the push order small combination, the unique order related to the push order small combination is notified,
A spinning cylinder game machine.

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