JP2016022099A - Reel type game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a reel type game machine which can mitigate an error in an operation by a player irrespective of a position of a liquid crystal display device, and the like.SOLUTION: A reel type game machine includes a first straight line passing vertically at a middle point of a lateral width L of a display area, a second straight line passing vertically at a middle point of a lateral width M of game result display means, and a third straight line passing vertically at a middle point of a lateral width N of stop means. If the first straight line and the second straight line are positioned on the same line, and game information display means, the game result display means, and the stop means are arranged in positions where the third straight line is not positioned on the same line, the game information display means displays stop operation information related to an operation of a stop button, at a position corresponding to each reel in the display area.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10C

Description

  The present invention relates to a rotating game machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a revolving type gaming machine is known in which a player can acquire a small role by informing a stop button operation procedure using a liquid crystal display device or a decorative lamp.

  For example, in the spinning cylinder game machine of Patent Document 1, when the push order replay is won internally, an operation procedure notification effect (push order navigation) for notifying numerically the stop operation order of each reel is executed (Patent Document 1). / Paragraph 0130, FIG. 10).

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  However, in recent years, an increasing number of models are equipped with large decorations and movable bodies on the upper part of the housing of the gaming machine, and there are some in which the liquid crystal display device or the reel is arranged at a position shifted from the center of the housing. Due to the effect of this shift, even if the push navigation is displayed on the liquid crystal display device, there is a possibility that the player will make a mistake in the operation.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a swivel-type gaming machine capable of reducing a player's operation error regardless of the position of a member such as a liquid crystal display device or a reel. Objective.

  1st invention has the game information display means which has a display area which can display information about a game, and a plurality of spinning cylinders which display a plurality of kinds of symbols, and a game result by a combination of symbols when rotation of each spinning cylinder is stopped And a stop means comprising a plurality of stop buttons provided corresponding to each of the spinning cylinders so as to individually stop the rotation of the spinning cylinders. A straight line passing through the middle point of the lateral width L of the display area in the vertical direction is defined as a first straight line, a straight line passing through the midpoint of the lateral width M of the game result display means in the vertical direction is defined as a second straight line, A straight line passing through the middle point of the width N in the vertical direction is a third straight line, and the game information display means and the game result display means are arranged such that the first straight line and the second straight line are located on the same straight line. The stopping means is such that the third straight line is the same. Are arranged at positions that do not line, the game information display means, and displaying a stop operation information about the operation of the stop button at a position corresponding to each time the barrel in the display area.

  The second invention has a game information display means having a display area capable of displaying information relating to a game, and a plurality of spinning cylinders displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a game result is obtained by a combination of symbols when rotation of each spinning cylinder is stopped. And a stop means comprising a plurality of stop buttons provided corresponding to each of the spinning cylinders so as to individually stop the rotation of the spinning cylinders. A straight line passing through the middle point of the lateral width L of the display area in the vertical direction is defined as a first straight line, a straight line passing through the midpoint of the lateral width M of the game result display means in the vertical direction is defined as a second straight line, A straight line passing through the middle point of the width N in the vertical direction is a third straight line, and the game information display means and the game result display means are arranged such that the first straight line and the second straight line are located on the same straight line. The stopping means is such that the third straight line is the same. Are arranged at positions that do not line, the game information display means, and displaying a stop operation information about the operation of the stop button at a position corresponding to each stop button in the display area.

  The third invention is the same as the first or second invention, in which the second straight line and the third straight line are the same when the lateral distance D between the two straight lines is smaller than the lateral width S of each of the rotary cylinders. It is characterized by being located on a straight line.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce a player's operation error regardless of the position of a member such as a liquid crystal display device.

The perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the swivel type game machine of an Example. The figure which showed the effective winning line. The figure which showed all the designs used. The figure which showed the symbol arrangement | sequence of each drum. The block diagram which shows the control apparatus of the swivel type game machine of an Example. The block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the main control board of FIG. 4, and an effect control board. Correspondence table (1) of winning combination and number of payouts. Correspondence table (2) of winning combination and number of payouts. Correspondence table (3) of winning combination and number of payouts. Correspondence table of winning roles and winning roles. The figure explaining the positional relationship of a liquid crystal display device, a spinning device, and a stop button. The figure explaining the horizontal width of a liquid crystal display device (display area). The figure explaining the width of a rotating drum apparatus. The figure explaining the width of a stop button. Example of push order navigation display (case 1). Example of push order navigation display (case 3). Example of push order navigation display (case 5). Example of push order navigation display (case 8). Example of push order navigation display (case 9). An example of push order navigation display (case 11). The flowchart which shows the main process performed by the main control side. The flowchart which shows the internal lottery process in FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing reel effect processing in FIG. 11. The flowchart which shows the rotation rotation start setting process in FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a spinning cylinder stop process in FIG. 11. 12 is a flowchart showing a winning determination process in FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing on the main control side. The flowchart which shows the main process performed by the sub-control side. 7 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing on the sub-control side. An example of push order navigation display (reference example).

  First, the outline | summary of the spinning cylinder type game machine of embodiment is demonstrated.

  The spinning machine of the first embodiment has game information display means having a display area capable of displaying information related to a game, and a plurality of spinning cylinders that display a plurality of types of symbols, and when each spinning cylinder stops rotating. A game result display means for displaying a game result by a combination of symbols, and a stop means comprising a plurality of stop buttons provided corresponding to each spinning cylinder so as to individually stop the rotation of the spinning cylinder. A rotating type gaming machine, wherein a straight line passing through the middle point of the lateral width L of the display area in the vertical direction is a first straight line, and a straight line passing through the middle point of the lateral width M of the game result display means is a second straight line. A straight line passing through the middle point of the width N of the stopping means in the vertical direction is a third straight line, and the game information display means and the game result display means are such that the first straight line and the second straight line are on the same straight line. The stopping means is arranged to be located at 3 straight lines are arranged in positions that do not said collinear, the game information display means displays the stop operation information about the operation of the stop button at a position corresponding to each time the barrel in the display area.

  The spinning machine according to the first embodiment is a combination of game information display means (a liquid crystal display device to be described later) for displaying information related to a game such as “push order navigation” and a design when the rotation of the spinning cylinder is stopped. A game result display means for displaying the result (a spinning device described later) and a stopping means (a spinning rotation stop button described later) for individually stopping the rotation of the spinning cylinder are provided.

  Here, when the horizontal width of the display area of the game information display means is L, a straight line passing through the middle point (position of L / 2) in the vertical direction is defined as a first straight line. For example, when a part of the display area is hidden by a decorative body or a movable body, the lateral width of the visually recognizable part may be set to L.

  Similarly, when the horizontal width of the game result display means is M, a straight line passing through the midpoint (position of M / 2) in the vertical direction is defined as the second straight line. Generally, there are three revolving cylinders of a revolving game machine, but there are also ones provided with 4 revolving cylinders. In this case, let M be the width of the four spinning cylinders.

  When the game information display means and the game result display means are arranged such that the first straight line and the second straight line are on the same straight line, and the stop means is arranged at a position where the third straight line is not on the same straight line, only the stop means is shifted in the left-right direction. It becomes the position. At this time, it is difficult to understand the operation procedure depending on the display mode of the stop operation information (a push order navigation display described later). Accordingly, the stop operation information is displayed at a position corresponding to each cylinder in the display area. Thereby, the player's operation error can be reduced regardless of the position of the member.

  The spinning machine of the second embodiment has a game information display means having a display area capable of displaying information related to a game, and a plurality of spinning cylinders that display a plurality of types of symbols. A game result display means for displaying a game result by a combination of symbols, and a stop means comprising a plurality of stop buttons provided corresponding to each spinning cylinder so as to individually stop the rotation of the spinning cylinder. A rotating type gaming machine, wherein a straight line passing through the middle point of the lateral width L of the display area in the vertical direction is a first straight line, and a straight line passing through the middle point of the lateral width M of the game result display means is a second straight line. A straight line passing through the middle point of the width N of the stopping means in the vertical direction is a third straight line, and the game information display means and the game result display means are such that the first straight line and the second straight line are on the same straight line. The stopping means is arranged to be located at 3 straight lines are arranged in positions that do not the straight line the game information display means displays the stop operation information about the operation of the stop button at a position corresponding to each stop button in the display area.

  Also in the spinning-reel type gaming machine of the second embodiment, the game information display means and the game result display means have the first straight line and the second straight line on the same straight line, and the stop means has the third straight line not on the same straight line. Place in position.

  Here, the stop operation information can be displayed at a position corresponding to each stop button in the display area. Also by this, it is possible to reduce a player's operation error regardless of the position of each member.

  In the above-described embodiment, it is preferable that the second straight line and the third straight line are located on the same straight line when a lateral distance D between the two straight lines is smaller than a lateral width S of each cylinder.

  In this embodiment, when the lateral distance D between the second straight line and the third straight line is smaller than the lateral width S of each cylinder, the deviation width between the game result display means and the stopping means is relatively small. In such a case, it is assumed that the second straight line and the third straight line are on the same straight line. Thereby, the reference | standard of whether it can be said to be on the same straight line is clarified, and when each member is not arrange | positioned on the same straight line, the display position of stop operation information can be adjusted.

  Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, details of the swivel type gaming machine of the embodiment will be described.

<1. Mechanical configuration>
FIG. 1 shows an external appearance of a rotating type gaming machine. First, the swivel type gaming machine includes a housing 1 for storing various gaming parts to be used for games, and a front door 2 attached to the front side of the housing 1 so as to be openable and closable.

  The front door 2 is provided with a rotary drum visually recognizing portion 3 at substantially the center thereof, and the rotary drums (reels) 5a, 5b, and 5c are provided side by side so as to be visible from the player side. ing.

  Each of the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c has a symbol arrangement band (see FIG. 3) in which a plurality of types of symbols are applied to the outer periphery thereof, and displays a game result by a combination of symbols when the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c are stopped. A body device 210 is configured.

  Although details of the symbol arrangement band will be described later, 21 frames of symbols constituting the role are arranged in the rotation direction in the rotating cylinders 5a to 5c. In particular, there is no restriction on the design, and various designs can be adopted.

  The rotating cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c are configured to be rotationally driven by the rotating cylinder drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c (see FIG. 4), each of which is a pulse motor, and the rotating cylinders 5a to 5c rotate to The symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The spinning device 210 including the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c corresponds to the “game result display means” of the present invention.

  Note that the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c are not limited to mechanical spinning cylinders that are physically rotated or stopped using an electrical drive source such as the spinning cylinder drive motors 211a to 211c, and are similar to liquid crystal display devices. It may also be a dramatic rotator displayed on a display device and rotated or stopped on the image. The number of revolving cylinders is not limited to three, and may be four or more.

  A winning line 3a is applied to the spinning cylinder visual recognition section 3 so as to cross the center. On the winning line (hereinafter referred to as “effective winning line”) 3a, the winning combination is confirmed and stopped when the combination of symbols when the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c are stopped matches the winning combination in the internal lottery. A game medal corresponding to the symbol combination is awarded to the player.

  A liquid crystal display device 4 (LCD unit) is provided on the upper part of the rotating cylinder visual recognition unit 3 as a display device mounted on the back side of the front door 2. Further, the liquid crystal screen 4 a of the liquid crystal display device 4 is formed in a rectangular shape that is slightly smaller than the rotating cylinder visual recognition unit 3. The player can visually recognize the liquid crystal screen 4a from the front side. The liquid crystal display device 4 corresponds to “game information display means” of the present invention.

  On the liquid crystal screen 4a, images and moving images (effects) associated with the game are displayed. The liquid crystal display device 4 functions as an effect device that displays effects. In the AT (assist time) or ART (assist replay time) gaming state in which the player is notified of the operating procedure in order to win the winning combination, it functions as a main informing means.

  In the embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 4 is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be an image display device using electronic paper, a plasma display (PDP), etc., a rotary drum, a display device with 7 segments, Alternatively, a combination of these may be used.

  In addition, movable bodies 6a and 6b having a hand shape are provided at a position covering a part of the liquid crystal screen 4a. The movable bodies 6a and 6b operate as effects according to the progress of the game. Specifically, one or both of the movable bodies 6a and 6b drop at high speed to a position below the liquid crystal screen 4a.

  Next, a medal slot 7 for inserting a game medal as a game medium to be used for a game is provided at a step portion below the reel visual recognition part 3. Further, a range stored in a storage device (a device having a function of storing game medals inserted into a gaming machine or game medals acquired by winning and storing the number of stored medals by an electromagnetic method), that is, A MAXBET button 8 is provided which can pseudo-insert a maximum number of game medals at a time within the credited range.

  Furthermore, there are provided a cross key 9 used for checking the game history and adjusting the volume, and an effect button 10 for enabling the operation when the operation is prompted on the liquid crystal screen 4a. For example, when the player operates the effect button 10, the image being executed on the liquid crystal screen 4a changes, or the above-described movable bodies 6a and 6b operate.

  Next, on both the left and right sides of the swivel visual recognition unit 3, there are provided decorative lamp units 13 for producing effects associated with the game by decorating the light according to the light emission color and light emission mode (flashing / lighting, increase / decrease of light emission intensity, etc.) It has been. The decorative lamp unit 13 can notify the player of an operation procedure for acquiring the winning combination in the AT gaming state.

  An operation panel 14 provided in a horizontally long shape on the lower side of the rotating cylinder visual recognition unit 3 includes a rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 for rotating the rotating cylinders 5a to 5c all at once, and the rotating cylinders 5a, 5b, 5c. Rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, 12c (hereinafter referred to collectively as “rotating cylinder rotation stop button 12”) are provided. Further, a stored medal settlement button 15 is provided on the left side of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 to return and settle the stored game medals.

  The above-mentioned rotating cylinder rotation stop button 12 (corresponding to the “stop means” of the present invention) is provided with a light emitting device (LED) for notifying the player whether or not the operation is effective. The LED is configured to notify whether the operation is valid or invalid according to the light emission mode (emission color, lighting, blinking, extinguishing, etc.) of the LED.

  Further, below the operation panel unit 14, there is provided a decorative panel unit 17 which is provided with colors and patterns for appealing the appeal of the gaming machine. Furthermore, a horizontally long medal tray 18 that is integrally attached to the front door 2 is provided below the decorative panel portion 17, and this medal tray 18 is connected to a game medal payout device (a hopper unit 500 described later). A game medal payout opening 19 is provided for discharging the paid out game medals and the returned game medals to the front side.

  Speakers 16 are provided on both sides of the front door upper part and the front door lower part of the front door 2 as sound output units for outputting performance sound effects accompanying the game to the outside. The speaker 16 can also notify the player of the operation procedure for acquiring the winning combination in the AT gaming state.

  Next, FIG. 2A shows an effective winning line of the spinning cylinder type gaming machine. As shown in the figure, the middle straight line (broken line) is the only effective winning line. For example, in the case of winning the bell role in the internal lottery, when the symbol combination is arranged on the middle straight line, a prize is won and a predetermined number of game medals are awarded. In the above case, the winning combination of the bell in the internal lottery is called a winning combination, and when actually winning, the winning combination becomes the winning combination.

  Next, FIG. 2B shows all symbols constituting the winning combination. As shown in the figure, there are 10 types of symbols that make up the game. “Bar”, “Red 7”, and “Blue 7” are usually used as symbols that make up the bonus. However, since this spinning machine has no big bonus or regular bonus, these symbols are mainly used. A small role is formed (details will be described later).

  There are two types of watermelon patterns, “Watermelon 1” and “Watermelon 2”, which constitute various small roles in addition to “Watermelon role”. In addition, there are two types of cherry designs, “Cherry 1” and “Cherry 2”, which constitute various small roles in addition to “Cherry role”. “Replay”, “bell”, and “blank” are each one type.

  Next, FIG. 3 shows a developed view of the symbol arrangement band of each cylinder. The left column is the spinning drum 5a of the spinning cylinder game machine of FIG. 1, the middle row is the same spinning drum 5b, and the right column is the symbol layout corresponding to the spinning drum 5c. Each column has 21 frames, and frame numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned from the bottom.

  The player operates the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c for the spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c that vary in each game, and stops the fluctuation. When a predetermined symbol combination is arranged on the effective winning line, a game medal corresponding to the combination is paid out.

<2. Circuit configuration>
(2-1. Overall configuration)
Next, the control system of the rotary type gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a control device of the spinning cylinder game machine according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the swing type gaming machine has a main control board 400 that controls the overall game operation, and a sub-control that receives a control command from the main control board 400 and controls effects by image, light, or sound. The unit 410 and the power supply board 440 that generates and supplies power necessary for the gaming machine from an external power supply are mainly configured.

  Specifically, the sub-control unit 410 includes an effect control board 420 for controlling the effect apparatus and a liquid crystal control board 460, and the liquid crystal display apparatus 4 as an image display apparatus is connected to the liquid crystal control board 460. Has been. In addition, when power is turned on to the swivel-type game machine, the power board 440 transmits a power-on signal indicating that the power is turned on to each control board.

  The main control board 400 has a medal detection sensor 7 a for detecting a game medal from the medal slot 7, a MAXBET switch 8 a for detecting the operation of the MAXBET button 8, and a rotation rotation start lever 11 on the main control board 400. A rotating rotation start switch 11a for detecting an operation, a stored medal settlement switch 15a for detecting an operation of a stored medal settlement button 15, and a stop switch board 360 are connected, and signals are input from these switches and the like.

  In addition, the stop switch board 360 is provided inside the rotating cylinder rotation stop switches 12a ′, 12b ′, and 12c ′ that detect the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c, and the rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c. Provided LEDs (not shown) are mounted.

  Further, the main control board 400 includes a spinning cylinder drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c for rotating the spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c of the spinning cylinder 210 via the rotary relay board 330, and a spinning cylinder position detection sensor. 212a, 212b, and 212c are connected to the sensors (sensors provided in each of the spinning cylinders to detect the position of the symbol and the rotation of the spinning cylinder).

  The main control board 400 controls the rotating drum drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c to realize the rotating operation of the rotating drums 5a to 5c and the stopping operation of stopping the rotating drums 5a to 5c at target positions.

  A hopper unit 500 is connected to the main control board 400 via a payout relay board 350. In the hopper unit 500, a payout control board 450, a medal payout sensor 520, and a hopper motor 510 are arranged.

  The payout control board 450 controls driving of the hopper motor 510 based on a payout control command related to payout of game medals transmitted from the main control board 400, and pays out a desired number of game medals. The game medals that have been paid out are detected by a medal payout sensor 520.

  Further, a full detection sensor 600 is connected to the main control board 400 via a payout relay board 350. This is a sensor attached to a sub tank (not shown), and outputs a full detection signal when a game medal is full and cannot be accepted any more.

  Further, the external control terminal board 310 is connected to the main control board 400. The external concentration terminal board 310 transmits predetermined game information to the hall computer HC that comprehensively manages the gaming machines in the entire hall.

  Further, a rotating drum setting board 430 is connected to the main control board 400. The reel setting board 430 is a setting key switch for inserting a setting key possessed by a person concerned with the hall, and changes the “setting” that changes the game play rate on condition that the setting key is inserted. A reset switch or the like is provided for canceling an abnormal state in the game operation (not shown). The rotating drum setting board 430 detects the operation of each switch described above and outputs the signal.

  An effect control board 420 and a liquid crystal control board 460 connected via the effect I / F board 340 are connected to the main control board 400. The effect control board 420 is a control board that receives a control command from the main control board 400 and controls the speaker 16 and the LED board 380. In addition, the effect control board 420 receives a control command transmitted from the main control board 400 and transmits a liquid crystal control command associated therewith to the liquid crystal control board 460.

  In response to the liquid crystal control command, the liquid crystal control board 460 drives and controls the liquid crystal display device 4 to display an image according to the content of the effect, thereby realizing an effect by the image. The liquid crystal control board 460 includes a liquid crystal control CPU, a liquid crystal control RAM, a liquid crystal control ROM, an image ROM, a video RAM, an image IC, etc. (not shown).

  Based on the liquid crystal control command, the liquid crystal control CPU determines the contents of the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 4 by the image control program stored in the liquid crystal control ROM. The liquid crystal control RAM is used as a work area for temporarily storing data (flags and variable values used in the program) when the liquid crystal control CPU executes the image control program.

  The image IC reads out image data in accordance with the effect determined by the liquid crystal control CPU from the image ROM, forms an image, and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 4. The video RAM is used as a work area for temporarily storing data generated when the image IC forms an image.

  In this embodiment, the effect control board 420 and the liquid crystal control board 460 are separate boards, but they are integrally configured as an effect section having the functions of these boards and mounted on one board. Also good.

(2-2. Main control board)
Next, the circuit configuration of the main control board 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control board 400 is a control board that governs overall control of gaming operations of the swivel type gaming machine.

  The main control board 400 is connected to the I / O port circuit 402, the counter circuit 403, and the main control board 400 for inputting / outputting signals to / from each board connected to the main control board 400, centering on the one-chip microcomputer 401. I / F (interface) circuits 404 to 406 that mediate exchange of signals with a connected external peripheral board, a motor drive circuit 407, and a switch input circuit 408 are provided.

  The operation control of the game in the spinning type gaming machine is performed by the above-described circuits in cooperation with each other centering on the one-chip microcomputer 401. Further, the one-chip microcomputer 401 controls the overall game operation by transmitting a control signal (including a control command) for controlling the game operation to the peripheral board.

  The one-chip microcomputer 401 includes a main ROM 401a, a main RAM 401b, and a main CPU 401c. Further, a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) 401d having a function of generating a pulse output with a constant period and a function of measuring time, and an interrupt controller circuit 401e for giving an interrupt signal to the main CPU 401c are provided.

  The main ROM 401a is used for a plurality of types of stop control used in the stop control of the rotating cylinder, in addition to a game operation control program (a program storing how to operate the rotating game machine itself). A stop control table, a lottery value table used when determining a winning combination by lottery, a payout number data table in which a payout number corresponding to a winning combination is defined, and the like are stored.

  The main RAM 401b is used as a work area for temporarily storing data (flags and variable values used in the program) when the main CPU 401c executes the gaming operation control program.

  The main CPU 401c uses the CTC 401d to exhibit a timekeeping function, etc., and executes the game operation control program stored in the main ROM 401a to perform general processing related to the progress of the game.

  The counter circuit 403 includes a random number generation circuit that generates a random number within a certain range in hardware, and a sampling circuit that samples a random number value at a predetermined timing from the random number generation circuit (not shown). The main CPU 401c sends an instruction to the sampling circuit according to the processing state, thereby acquiring the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit as an internal lottery random value.

  As the I / F circuit, an I / F circuit 404 with the effect control board 420, an I / F circuit 405 with the game relay board 370, and an I / F circuit 406 with other boards are arranged. Signals from various switches and sensors arranged in the gaming machine main body are input to the switch input circuit 408 of the I / F circuit 405.

  Further, the motor drive circuit 407 outputs a control signal for controlling the driving of the rotating drum drive motors 211a to 211c under the control of the one-chip microcomputer 401. The rotation control and stop control of the rotating cylinders 5a to 5c are performed by a one-chip microcomputer 401 and a motor drive circuit 407, which constitute stop control means.

  Next, rotation control of the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c by the stop control device will be described. The motor drive circuit 407 outputs drive pulse signals to the rotary drum drive motors 211a to 211c under the control of the one-chip microcomputer 401.

  The motor drive circuit 407 generates the output phase pattern 504 times (the number of steps of one symbol is set to rotate once by the 1-2 phase excitation method) as the drive pulse signal necessary for rotating the cylinders 5a to 5c once. 24 counts, and there are 21 positions to advance the symbol by one frame), and the rotation of the rotating cylinders 5a to 5c is controlled.

  In addition, detection signals from the rotation position detection sensors 212a, 212b, and 212c are input to the one-chip microcomputer 401. These detection signals are input to the one-chip microcomputer 401 as reset signals indicating the reference positions of the cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c.

  The one-chip microcomputer 401 clears the rotating exciter output counter that counts the number of outputs of the output phase pattern to be supplied to the rotating drum drive motors 211a to 211c when the reset signal is input. While sequentially updating the output counter, the motor driving circuit 407 is controlled to realize the rotation operation of the rotating drums 5a to 5c.

  The one-chip microcomputer 401 grasps the number of symbol steps from the reference position by monitoring the count values of the rotating cylinder excitation output counters of the rotating cylinders 5a to 5c, and determines the reference position (in the embodiment, the lower position in the frame). To identify which symbol is moving.

  Next, stop control of the rotating drums 5a to 5c will be described. The one-chip microcomputer 401 refers to a lottery result obtained by the lottery means and a stop control table (not shown) that defines a stop control pattern corresponding to the lottery result, and each time the rotation rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c are operated. The type of symbols to be stopped on the active winning line is determined.

  Then, the output phase pattern signal to the spinning cylinder drive motors 211a to 211c is controlled so that the determined symbol is stopped on the effective winning line within the predetermined number of drawn frames, and the spinning cylinders 5a to 5a are moved to the target positions. 5c is stopped.

  Specifically, at the timing when the rotation rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c are operated, the symbol information (stop operation symbol number) existing at the reference position at this time is acquired, and the stop operation symbol number and the lottery result are obtained. Based on the corresponding stop control table, the number of symbols to be drawn is determined, and the rotating drum is stopped.

  If the difference between the symbol constituting the winning combination and the stop operation symbol number is within a predetermined number of drawn frames (up to four in the embodiment), the symbol constituting the winning combination is placed on the predetermined effective winning line. The turning cylinder is controlled to be retracted.

  In addition, since the symbol stopped on the effective winning line is automatically determined from the symbol stopped at the above-mentioned reference position, which symbol is stopped on the effective winning line of the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c is grasped every time the rotating cylinder stops. Can be done.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in accordance with the timing of the stop operation of the spinning cylinder by the player, the stop control of the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c is performed within the range of the maximum number of draws in order to match the winning combination as much as possible on the effective winning line. Done.

(2-3. Production control board)
Next, the effect control board 420 of the sub control unit 410 will be described. The effect control board 420 is a control board that controls the speaker 16, the LED board 380, and the liquid crystal control board 460.

  The effect control board 420 is similar to the I / O port circuit 422 and the counter circuit 403 that input and output signals to and from the effect I / F board 340 connected to the effect control board 420 with the one-chip microcomputer 421 as the center. A counter circuit 423 having the above functions.

  The one-chip microcomputer 421 includes a sub-ROM 421a, a sub-RAM 421b, and a sub-CPU 421c. In addition, an interrupt signal is sent to the CTC 421d and the sub-CPU 421c having a function of generating periodic interrupts, a pulse output of a fixed period, and a time measurement function. An interrupt controller circuit 421e is provided.

  The one-chip microcomputer 421 selects a desired effect pattern from the effect pattern table based on the control command transmitted from the main control board 400. Then, a light emission command for LED control, a voice command for speaker control, a liquid crystal control command, and the like necessary for displaying the selected effect pattern are output.

  In the sub ROM 421a, there is an effect pattern table (not shown) that defines the content of the effect accompanying the game, in addition to the effect control program (a program describing how to operate the effect device such as the liquid crystal display device 4). It is remembered.

  Further, the sub RAM 421b is used as a work area for temporarily storing data when the sub CPU 421c executes the effect control program.

  Similar to the main CPU 401c, the sub CPU 421c uses the CTC 421d to exhibit a clocking function and a timer interrupt function, and executes the above-described effect control program stored in the sub ROM 421a to control various effect devices, and to display liquid crystal A liquid crystal control command is transmitted to the control board 460.

  Similar to the counter circuit 403, the counter circuit 423 includes a random number generation circuit and a sampling circuit (not shown). The sub CPU 421c sends an instruction to the sampling circuit according to the effect processing state, thereby acquiring the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit as the effect random number value.

<3. Various tables>
(3-1. Correspondence table of winning combination and number of payouts: FIGS. 6A to 6C)
6A to 6C are correspondence tables of winning combinations and payout numbers of the swivel type gaming machine. The role names in the table indicate winning combinations, and there are a total of 82 types, 31 categories from “CBB” to “Chance C”.

  “Combination composition” in the table indicates a symbol combination of winning combination. For example, in the case of “CBB”, the left column corresponding to the rotating cylinder 5a is “blue 7”, the middle column corresponding to the rotating cylinder 5b is “Cherry 2”, and the right column corresponding to the rotating cylinder 5c is “blank”. . In the following, the role composition is expressed as “blue 7, cherry 2, blank”.

  There are three types of “type” in the table: “act”, “replay”, and “winning”. “Activation” is a role that triggers a transition to a specific gaming state, and no gaming medal is paid out. In addition, “re-game” is a role in which a game can be played again, and there is no payout. The “winning” is a role in which a payout according to the number of bets, that is, a payout of game medals can be obtained.

  “Payout” in the table is the number of payouts, and “2” and “3” indicate the number of medals bet in the game. In the spinning-reel game machine of the embodiment, the game is based on the number of bets of 3 in the normal game state and AT game state (pseudo bonus game state) and 2 in the CBB game state.

[Bonus role]
As a bonus combination, there is a category number “CBB”. As described above, the role composition of “CBB” is “Blue 7 / Cherry 2 / Blank”, and no game medal is paid out.

  The bonus combination is allowed to carry over the winning flag to the next game. In other words, even if the player cannot win the symbol combination on the effective winning line in the game won in the bonus combination, the winning combination will not be lost and the combination of the bonus combination will be stopped in the next and subsequent games. Can be made.

  In the case of the revolving type gaming machine of the embodiment, “CBB” is won with a high probability (for example, 1 / 4.5), but if the bonus combination cannot be arranged in the bonus winning game, the winning flag is carried over to the next game. . When the CBB is in an internal winning state, it shifts to an RT (replay time) game in which the winning probability of “re-game player” described later increases.

  In this RT game, reel control is performed so that the “re-game” and other small roles are preferentially awarded, so that the player cannot arrange the bonus roles as long as the small role is won. In other words, the normal game of this spinning machine is always performed with the bonus combination winning flag carried over.

[Re-playing role]
There are a total of 22 types of replaying players (replays) with division numbers 2 to 14 (see FIG. 6A). The re-game player is a player who can start the next game by simulating the same number of game medals inserted in the current game when winning.

  That is, the player can give a predetermined game start condition and start the next game without inserting a game medal (including pseudo insertion from credit). In the point that the player can play the next game without reducing the game medals, the player has a game value like the game medals.

  In addition to the combination of replay symbols such as “Replay / Replay / Replay”, all the symbols such as “Watermelon 1 / Cherry 1 / Bell” and “Watermelon 1 / Blank / Bell” are not available. There are also combinations.

  The role names “chance replay 1” and “chance replay 2” correspond to “weak rare roles” that can trigger the transition to an advantageous gaming state. Also, the role names “Red 7 complete replay 1” to “Red 7 complete replay 3” are also special re-playing roles, and enter the AT gaming state through winning of these roles.

  For example, when a condition for shifting to AT gaming is established by lottery of the sub-control means, and the role names “Red 7 Match Replay 1” to “Red 7 Match Replay 3” are won, an operation is performed so that Red 7 can be aligned. The procedure is announced. When the player performs an operation according to this operation procedure, red 7 is actually aligned on the effective pay line, and then the AT game starts.

[Bell role]
There are a total of 26 types of bells with division numbers 15 to 24 (see FIGS. 6A and 6B). In addition to the combination of bell symbols such as “Bell Bell Bell”, there are combinations such as “Replay Bell Replay” that do not have all the symbols. The payout of the bell role is 9 or 3 in the normal game state and the AT game state (the role name “middle bell 1”, “lower right bell 1”).

  “Belle Hazle” with division numbers 17 to 24 also belongs to the bell role. In particular, in the normal gaming state, when the “push order bell” related to the operation procedure of the rotation rotation stop button 12 (hereinafter referred to as “stop button”) is won, there is no notification of the operation procedure, so the procedure is incorrect. It becomes. However, if a stop operation is performed at a timing at which a bell-haze symbol can be pulled in, this is won. It should be noted that one Belhaze is paid out in the normal gaming state and the AT gaming state.

[As watermelon]
There are a total of 11 types of watermelon roles with division number 25 (see FIGS. 6B and 6C). There are two types of watermelon designs, but there are combinations that include bells and cherries as well as combinations of these watermelon designs.

  The watermelon combination corresponds to a “weak rare combination” or a “strong rare combination” that can be an opportunity to shift to an advantageous gaming state. The number of watermelon payouts is 3 in the normal gaming state and the AT gaming state.

[Cherry role]
There are a total of 19 types of cherry roles with division numbers 26 to 28 (see FIG. 6C). There are also two types of cherry symbols, but the role composition is a combination mainly including symbols such as “Cherry 1”, “Bar”, “Watermelon 2” and the like.

  The cherry role also corresponds to a “weak rare role” or a “strong rare role” that can be an opportunity to shift to an advantageous gaming state. In addition, the payout of the cherry role is one in the normal gaming state and the AT gaming state.

[Chance role]
Finally, there are a total of three kinds of chance combinations (section numbers 29 to 31) (see FIG. 6C). There are three types of role names “Chance 1”, “Chance 2” and “Chance 3”, and the role composition is “Replay Watermelon 2 Blank”, “Bell Watermelon 2 Replay” and “Blank Cherry 2”, respectively. “Blank”.

  The chance combination corresponds to a “strong rare combination” that can be an opportunity to shift to an advantageous gaming state. The chance combination is paid out in the normal gaming state and the AT gaming state.

(3-2. Correspondence table of winning roles and winning roles: Fig. 7)
FIG. 7 is a correspondence table of the winning combination and winning combination of the spinning cylinder game machine. Here, the winning combination is indicated by a division number in FIGS.

  In the normal gaming state, there is a possibility that a total of 46 types of numbers “1” to “46” may be won, and the winning combination depends on the winning combination. In some cases, a non-winning (pure loss) number “0” is selected. On the other hand, during the bonus, the number “47” is “CBB”.

  For example, in the case of “normal replay 1” with the number “1”, since the division numbers are “2” to “6”, the division names “normal replay A” to “normal replay E” are operated by the player. One of the winning combinations corresponding to is won (see FIG. 6A).

  In the case of “middle left and right 9 bell 1” of the number “26”, the division numbers are “15”, “17”, and “23”. This is a so-called push order bell in which nine payouts are obtained by operating the stop button in the order of “middle”, “left”, and “right”. Since the operation procedure is notified during the AT game, the “middle bell” of the division number “15” can be won by the player operating according to the notification.

  On the other hand, if the operation procedure is wrong, a “left bell loser A” with a division number “17” or a “middle bell loser” with a division number “23” can be won (see FIGS. 6A and 6B).

  Specifically, when the first stop operation coincides with the procedure (“middle” button operation), control is performed so that “bell” is pulled into the middle stage of the rotating drum 5b, so that “bell” actually stops, The possibility of winning "Bell" remains. However, if the operation procedure is mistaken next (for example, “right” button operation), the reel control target is changed to “middle bell loss”, and therefore “replay” or “watermelon 2” is drawn into the middle stage of the rotating drum 5c. This eliminates the possibility of winning the “middle bell”.

  If “watermelon 1” or “watermelon 2” stops in the middle stage of the rotating drum 5a by the last stop operation (“left” button operation), “middle bell lose” is won. On the other hand, if "Watermelon 1" or "Watermelon 2" does not stop, it will come off.

  If the procedure is wrong in the first stop operation (for example, “left” button operation), for example, “replay” is controlled to be pulled into the middle stage of the rotating cylinder 5a. "Will no longer win, but there is still a possibility that" Left Bell Hazle A "will win.

  Numbers “40” to “45” are rare roles with low winning probabilities. When a rare combination is won, a winning notification or some advance notice is usually generated in the liquid crystal screen 4a, so that the player can arrange corresponding winning combinations.

<4. Positional relationship of each member and navigation display in push order>
(4-1. Positional relationship of each member: FIG. 8)
Next, the positional relationship among the liquid crystal display device, the rotating device, and the rotating device rotation stop button (hereinafter referred to as a stop button) will be described with reference to FIG. The members of the liquid crystal display device and the like vary in size and arrangement depending on the model, and there are various combinations.

  First, a case where the center lines of the liquid crystal display device and the spinning device are not shifted will be described. In this case, it can be further classified according to whether or not the center line of the liquid crystal display device and the stop button is shifted.

  As shown in the figure, when the center lines of the liquid crystal display device, the spinning device, and the stop button are not shifted, that is, when they all match, the liquid crystal display device is smaller than the entire reel width (case 1). ), There are three cases where the width of the entire reel and the width of the liquid crystal display device are the same (case 2), and when the liquid crystal display device is larger than the width of the entire reel (case 3).

  Although details will be described later, even when the center lines of the liquid crystal display device, the spinning device, and the stop button are all coincident, a navigation display (hereinafter referred to as “push order navigation”) that informs the acquisition procedure of the push order bell, etc. Depending on the mode, it is difficult for the player to understand the procedure. Therefore, in the spinning cylinder type gaming machine of the embodiment, the push order navigation is displayed in an appropriate manner according to the position of the liquid crystal display device, the spinning device, the stop button, and the like.

  In addition, when the center line of a liquid crystal display device and a spinning device corresponds, and the center line of a liquid crystal display device and a stop button also corresponds, only the center line of a spinning device and a stop button does not shift | deviate.

  Further, when the center lines of the liquid crystal display device and the spinning device coincide with each other and the center lines of the liquid crystal display device and the stop button are shifted, the center lines of the spinning device and the stop button do not coincide with each other. The combinations that cannot occur as described above are hatched in the figure.

  Next, when the center lines of the liquid crystal display device and the spinning device coincide with each other and the center lines of the liquid crystal display device and the stop button are shifted, the center lines of the spinning device and the stop button are inevitably shifted. .

  As shown in the figure, when the center line of the stop button is different from the others, when the liquid crystal display device is smaller than the entire reel width (case 4), the total reel width and the liquid crystal display device width are the same. There are three cases (case 5) and cases where the liquid crystal display device is larger than the entire reel width (case 6).

  Cases 4 to 6 are not uncommon because there are many models in which a sub liquid crystal and a stage for the production are provided on the right side of the cylinder. Further, depending on the display mode of the push order navigation, the procedure is more difficult for the player to understand than in the above cases 1 to 3, and a response is required.

  Next, the case where the center lines of the liquid crystal display device and the spinning device are displaced will be described. In this case, the case can be further divided depending on whether or not the center line of the liquid crystal display device and the stop button is shifted.

  First, the center line of the liquid crystal display device is different from the center line of the rotator device, but if the center line of the liquid crystal display device and the stop button is the same, the center line of the rotator device and the stop button is inevitably shifted. Come. That is, since the combination of the center line of the spinning device and the stop button cannot occur, it is shown as a hatched line in the figure.

  As shown in the figure, when the center line of the spinning device is deviated from the others, the liquid crystal display device is small compared to the total reel width (case 7), and the liquid crystal display device compared to the total reel width. There are two cases (case 8).

  Next, if the center line of the liquid crystal display device and the rotating device is shifted, and the center line of the liquid crystal display device and the stop button is also shifted, whether or not the center line of the liquid crystal display device and the stop button is shifted Can be divided.

  As shown in the figure, when the center line of the liquid crystal display device is deviated from the others, the liquid crystal display device is small compared to the total reel width (case 9), and the liquid crystal display device compared to the total reel width. There are two cases (case 10).

  Finally, when the center lines of the liquid crystal display device, the spinning device, and the stop button are all deviated from each other, the liquid crystal display device is smaller than the total reel width (case 11), and compared with the total reel width. There are two cases where the liquid crystal display device is large (case 12).

  For example, when the decorative body is arranged around the liquid crystal display device, the center line of the liquid crystal display device, the spinning device, and the stop button may be shifted. In such a case, an error in the operation of the player can be reduced by displaying the navigation display for the center spinning cylinder directly above (or directly below) the spinning cylinder.

(4-2. Display Area, Revolving Device, Width of Stop Button: FIGS. 9A to 9C)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 9A to 9C, the display area of the liquid crystal display device, the width of the spinning device, and the stop button will be described.

  First, FIG. 9A shows an example of a liquid crystal display device. FIG. 9A (a) shows the normal liquid crystal display device 4 as shown in FIG. 1, and the horizontal width L is the horizontal width of the display area excluding the outer frame and the edge portion. A straight line (broken line in the figure) passing through the middle point of the horizontal width L (position of L / 2) corresponds to the first straight line of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 9A (b), there is also a rotating type gaming machine in which a decorative lamp portion 13 'is arranged at the upper right of the display area. In such a case, the horizontal width L is the horizontal width of the part of the display area where the whole is visible. A straight line (broken line in the figure) passing through the middle point of the lateral width L in the vertical direction is the first straight line. Note that the width L is similarly defined when a decorative object such as a doll or a movable object such as a shutter is arranged instead of the decorative lamp portion 13 ′.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9A (c), there is also a swivel type gaming machine in which two liquid crystal display devices 4r and 4l are arranged in parallel. In such a case, the horizontal width L is the width between the left end of the display area of the left liquid crystal display device 4l and the right end of the display area of the right liquid crystal display device 4r.

  Similarly, since a straight line (broken line in the figure) passing through the middle point of the lateral width L in the vertical direction is the first straight line, the first straight line passes through the vicinity of the middle between the liquid crystal display device 4l and the liquid crystal display device 4r. Note that the horizontal width L is similarly defined when a decorative body is arranged on the upper surface of one liquid crystal display device or when the display area is divided into two or more by partitioning with a plate.

  Next, FIG. 9B shows an example of a spinning device. FIG. 9B (a) shows three ordinary rotating cylinders 210 as shown in FIG. 1, but the lateral width M is determined between the left end of the left rotating cylinder 5a and the right end of the right rotating cylinder 5c. The interval between them is the width. A straight line (broken line in the figure) passing through the middle point (position of M / 2) in the horizontal direction M corresponds to the second straight line of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 9B (b), there is also a spinning-type game machine having four spinning cylinders. In such a case, the horizontal width M is defined as the width between the left end of the leftmost rotating cylinder 5a and the right end of the rightmost rotating cylinder 5d. And since the straight line (broken line in the figure) passing through the middle point of the lateral width M in the vertical direction is the second straight line, the second straight line passes through the vicinity of the middle between the rotating drum 5b and the rotating drum 5c.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9B (c), there is also a rotary-type game machine in which one of the rotary cylinders is an effect rotary. Here, the leftmost cylinder 5a 'is used for production, and operates in conjunction with the rightmost cylinder 5d. In such a case, the horizontal width M is defined as a distance between the left end portion of the rotating drum 5b, which is an actual rotating drum, and the right end portion of the rotating drum 5d. A straight line (broken line in the figure) passing through the middle point of the lateral width M in the vertical direction becomes the second straight line, and therefore the second straight line passes over the rotating drum 5c.

  Even when there are five or more rotating drums or when the intervals between the rotating drums are not uniform, the horizontal width M is the width between the left end portion of the leftmost rotating drum and the right end portion of the rightmost rotating drum. Also, when the production cylinder is sandwiched between the actual cylinders, the horizontal width M is similarly defined.

  Next, FIG. 9C shows an example of a stop button. FIG. 9C (a) shows three normal stop buttons 12 as shown in FIG. 1, but the width N is between the left end of the left stop button 12a and the right end of the right stop button 12c. The interval is defined as the width. A straight line (broken line in the figure) passing through the middle point (position N / 2) in the horizontal width N corresponds to the third straight line of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 9C (b), there is also a rotating type gaming machine provided with four stop buttons. In such a case, the horizontal width N is the width between the left end of the leftmost stop button 12a and the right end of the rightmost stop button 12d. Since a straight line (broken line in the figure) passing through the middle point of the width N in the vertical direction is the third straight line, the third straight line passes near the middle of the stop button 12b and the stop button 12c.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9C (c), there is a rotating type gaming machine in which the intervals of the stop buttons are not uniform. Also in such a case, the horizontal width N is the width between the left end of the leftmost stop button 12a and the right end of the rightmost stop button 12c. A straight line (broken line in the figure) passing through the middle point of the lateral width N in the vertical direction is the third straight line.

  When the first to third straight lines are defined as described above and these straight lines are arranged on a straight line, it is assumed that there is no deviation in the arrangement of the members. On the other hand, when these straight lines are not on a straight line, it can be said that each member is shifted. However, in the following embodiments, it is assumed that each member is displaced mainly when the displacement between the straight lines is larger than the width of one cylinder.

(4-3. Example of Push Order Navigation Display: FIGS. 10A to 10F)
Next, an example of push order navigation display will be described with reference to FIG. 10A. In the following, an example of push order navigation display that is difficult to understand at first will be shown and compared with the embodiment.

  First, in FIG. 10A, the width of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 4 is narrower than the width of the spinning device 210 (the total reel width), and the center line (first straight line to first line) of the display area, the spinning device 210 and the stop button 12. 3 lines) are on the same line, and therefore corresponds to case 1 in FIG.

  In FIG. 10A (a), there is a navigation display for the right stop button 12c on the upper part of the center spinning cylinder 5b, but there is also a central stop button 12b on the center line, so the player moves to the spinning cylinder 5b. It may be mistaken for the corresponding navigation display. In particular, when the numbers in the pressing order are displayed one by one, it can be said that the display is very difficult to understand.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10A (b), the upper part of the rotating cylinder 5b in the display area is used as a navigation display area for the stop button 12b (rotating cylinder 5b). Further, the display area is divided into approximately three parts, and the navigation display for the left stop button 12a is displayed in the left area, and the navigation display for the right stop button 12c is displayed in the right area.

  More specifically, it is desirable that the navigation display for the left stop button 12a is located above the spinning cylinder 5a in the display area or directly above the stop button 12a as shown. Here, the navigation display for the right stop button 12c is desirably directly above the stop button 12c. In this way, even if the size of the navigation display is slightly different, the player does not mistake the push order.

  Next, another embodiment of the push order navigation display will be described with reference to FIGS. 10B to 10E. In the following, in order to explain some cases of FIG. 8, the sizes and shapes of the liquid crystal display device 4, the rotary drum device 210, and the stop button 12 are appropriately changed, and the movable bodies 6a and 6b are omitted in the drawing.

  First, FIG. 10B shows that the width of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 4 is wider than the width of the spinning device 210 (the total reel width), and the center line (first to third) of the display region, the spinning device 210 and the stop button 12. 8 corresponds to Case 3 in FIG.

  Since the liquid crystal display device 4 of this example is large-sized, there are many effects produced by characters in addition to displaying the number of AT games and the number of game medals acquired. In FIG. 10B (a), the numeral “1” is shown as the push order navigation display. However, since it is just above the spinning cylinders 5b and 5c, it is difficult to understand which navigation display corresponds to which spinning cylinder.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10B (b), the upper part of the rotating cylinder 5b in the display area is used as a navigation display area for the stop button 12b (rotating cylinder 5b). Again, the display area is divided into approximately three equal parts, the navigation display for the left stop button 12a is displayed in the left area, and the navigation display for the right stop button 12c is displayed in the right area. Further, the navigation display for the left stop button 12a is directly above the spinning cylinder 5a (stop button 12a) in the display area, and the navigation display for the right stop button 12c is directly above the spinning cylinder 5c (stop button 12c). Also good.

  In this way, even if the size of the navigation display is slightly different, the player does not mistake the push order. Since the liquid crystal display device 4 is large, information such as effects and the number of game medals acquired can be displayed simultaneously with the navigation display.

  Next, in FIG. 10C, the width of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 4 and the width of the spinning device 210 (the total reel width) are the same, and the center line (first and second straight lines) of the display region and the spinning device 210. Are on the same straight line.

  Further, on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 4 and the spinning device 210, there is provided a decorative lamp portion 13 ′ that is lit in a specific gaming state, and a sub liquid crystal display device 4 ′ that notifies a rare role winning or bonus expectation. . Since the center line (third straight line) of the stop button 12 is shifted from the center line of the rotating drum device 210, it corresponds to the case 5 of FIG. 8 (an embodiment of the present invention).

  The fact that the stop button 12 is displaced means that a relationship of D> S is established when the lateral width S of one cylinder is compared with the distance D between the second straight line and the third straight line. That is, when D ≦ S, the deviation is relatively small, so the second straight line and the third straight line are regarded as being located on the same straight line.

  In FIG. 10C (a), the numbers “1” and “!” Are shown as the push navigation display, but “1” is just above the spinning cylinders 5a and 5b. As a result, it is difficult for the player to understand which of the spinning cylinders corresponds to the navigation display.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10C (b), the upper part of the rotating cylinder 5b in the display area is used as a navigation display area for the stop button 12b (rotating cylinder 5b). Further, the display area is divided into approximately three parts, and the navigation display for the left stop button 12a is displayed in the left area, and the navigation display for the right stop button 12c is displayed in the right area.

  It is easier to understand if the navigation display for the left stop button 12a is displayed so that the navigation display for the right stop button 12c is directly above the spinning cylinder 5c. Alternatively, the navigation display may be displayed near the right side so that the navigation display is positioned immediately above each stop button. In this way, even if the size of the navigation display is slightly different or not all the pressing order is displayed, the player will not be confused as to which stop button or spinning cylinder corresponds to the display. .

  In addition, there is also a rotating type gaming machine in which the rotating device 210 as shown in FIG. 10B is very small. In this case, since the lateral width S of the rotating drum is also reduced, the relationship of D> S is easily established. However, if it is not necessary to adjust the position of the navigation display, the position may be displayed as it is. That is, depending on the size of the lateral width S of the rotating drum, it may be regarded as being on the same straight line up to D ≦ 2S.

  On the other hand, when the rotating device 210 is large and the width S of the rotating device is large, the relationship of D> S is not easily established, but the position of the navigation display may be adjusted. For example, when the horizontal width S is 8.0 cm or more, the position of the navigation display is adjusted even if the condition D ≦ S on the same straight line is satisfied.

  Next, FIG. 10D shows that the width of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 4 is wider than the width of the reeling device 210 (the total reel width), and the center line (first and third straight lines) of the stop button 12 is the same. It is on a straight line.

  In addition, on the right side of the spinning device 210, there is provided a production spinning cylinder 5d 'for notifying the winning of a bonus or rare combination. Since the center line (second straight line) of the spinning device 210 is shifted from the center line of the liquid crystal display device 4, it corresponds to the case 8 in FIG.

  The fact that the rotating device 210 is displaced means that a relationship of D> S is established when the lateral width S of one rotating device is compared with the distance D between the first straight line and the second straight line. That is, when D ≦ S, the deviation is relatively small, and therefore the first straight line and the second straight line are regarded as being located on the same straight line. Note that, depending on the size of the lateral width S of the rotating drum, D ≦ 2S may be regarded as being on the same straight line.

  In FIG. 10D (a), the numbers “1” and “2” are shown as the push navigation display, but “1” is just above the spinning cylinders 5b and 5c, and is directly below the navigation display. There is a left stop button 12a. As a result, it is difficult for the player to understand which of the spinning cylinders corresponds to the navigation display.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10D (b), the upper part of the stop button 12b in the display area is used as the navigation display area of the stop button 12b. The navigation display for the left stop button 12a is displayed in the area above the stop button 12a, and the navigation display for the right stop button 12c is displayed in the area above the stop button 12c. The navigation display may be displayed near the left side so that the navigation display is positioned directly above each cylinder.

  In this way, even if the left and right navigation displays are slightly deviated from the position of the carousel or the size of the navigation display is different, the player does not mistake the pressing order. Note that information such as the number of game medals acquired is preferably displayed in an empty area of the liquid crystal display device 4.

  Next, FIG. 10E shows that the width of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 4 is narrower than the width of the spinning device 210 (total reel width), and the center line (second and third straight lines) of the spinning device 210 and the stop button 12. Are on the same straight line.

  Here, a flower-shaped decorative body 6 ′ is provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 4. Since the center line (first straight line) of the display area is shifted from the center line of the rotating drum device 210, it corresponds to the case 9 in FIG. Note that the decorative body 6 ′ may include a lamp for notifying confirmation of a bonus or the like.

  The fact that the liquid crystal display device 4 is displaced means that a relationship of D> S is established when the lateral width S of one cylinder is compared with the distance D between the first straight line and the second straight line. That is, when D ≦ S, the deviation is relatively small, and therefore the first straight line and the second straight line are regarded as being located on the same straight line. Note that, depending on the size of the lateral width S of the rotating drum, D ≦ 2S may be regarded as being on the same straight line.

  In FIG. 10E (a), the numbers “1” to “3” are displayed as the push order navigation display, but “1” is just above the rotating cylinders 5b and 5c, and right below the navigation display. There is a stop button 12c. As a result, it is difficult for the player to understand which of the spinning cylinders corresponds to the navigation display.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10E (b), the upper part of the stop button 12b in the display area is used as a navigation display area for the stop button 12b. Further, the navigation display for the left stop button 12a is displayed close to the left so that it is as close as possible to the upper side of the stop button 12c and the navigation display for the right stop button 12c is displayed as close as possible to the upper side of the stop button 12c. The position may be adjusted so that the corresponding navigation display is displayed on the upper side of each cylinder.

  In this way, even if the left and right navigation displays are slightly deviated from the position of the carousel or the size of the navigation display is different, the player does not mistake the pressing order. The liquid crystal display device 4 can execute information and effects such as the number of game medals acquired.

  Finally, FIG. 10F shows that the width of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 4 is narrower than the width of the spinning device 210 (the total reel width), and the center line (first to first) of the display region, the spinning device 210 and the stop button 12. The three straight lines) correspond to the case 11 in FIG. 8 that is not on the same straight line.

  The fact that the liquid crystal display device 4 (stop button 12) is displaced means that the relationship of D> S when the lateral width S of one cylinder is compared with the distance D between the first straight line (third straight line) and the second straight line. It means that there is. That is, when D ≦ S, the shift is relatively small, so that the first straight line (third straight line) and the second straight line are regarded as being located on the same straight line. Note that, depending on the size of the lateral width S of the rotating drum, D ≦ 2S may be regarded as being on the same straight line.

  In FIG. 10F (a), the numbers “1” and “!” Are shown as the push navigation display, but “1” is just above the spinning cylinders 5a and 5b. As a result, it is difficult for the player to understand which of the spinning cylinders corresponds to the navigation display.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10F (b), the upper part of the rotating cylinder 5b in the display area is used as a navigation display area for the stop button 12b (rotating cylinder 5b). Further, the navigation display for the left stop button 12a is adjusted and displayed as much as possible so that the navigation display for the right stop button 12c is on the upper side of the rotating cylinder 5c, while the navigation display for the right stop button 12c is on the upper side of the rotating cylinder 5c.

  The position may be adjusted so that a corresponding navigation display is displayed above each stop button. A part of the navigation display is displayed on the upper side of the corresponding spinning cylinder, but the other part can be displayed on the upper side of the corresponding stop button.

  In this way, even if the left and right navigation displays are slightly deviated from the position of the carousel or the size of the navigation display is different, the player does not mistake the pressing order. In FIGS. 10C to 10F described above, an example of the shift of each member is shown. However, when the shift is performed in the opposite direction, the display mode of the navigation display is also adapted thereto.

  In addition to this, there are navigation displays that display characters such as “right” and “middle”, and those that display images of symbols to be stopped. Even in such a case, by displaying the navigation display at a position corresponding to the spinning cylinder or the stop button, it is possible to reduce an operation error by the player.

<5. Control processing by main control board>
(5-1. Main process on the main control side: FIG. 11)
Next, contents of main processing on the main control side executed by the main control board 400 of the embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing main processing on the main control side performed by the main control board 400 (hereinafter referred to as main control means) in accordance with the game operation control program. The main control means performs the processing of step S11 to step S27 described below when the power-on processing is completed normally.

  First, the main control means performs a RAM initialization process (step S11). This is a process for securing a work area necessary for clearing a predetermined work area and starting the next game. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S12, the main control means performs a game state flag generation process. This is a process for managing and controlling the transition of the gaming state. That is, a game state status, an operating flag, a bonus flag, a general game flag, and the like are set as flags according to the game state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, the main control means performs a game medal insertion process. Here, processing relating to detection of game medals inserted into the gaming machine main body from the medal insertion slot 7 (including pseudo insertion from credits), counting the number of inserted game medals, and processing for settlement of credited game medals. Is done. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S14.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the start lever has been operated (step S14). This is a determination of whether or not the spinning cylinder rotation start lever 11 has been operated by the player, and monitors whether or not the main control board 400 has received the spinning cylinder rotation start signal from the spinning cylinder rotation start switch 11a. .

  When the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 is operated, the process proceeds to step S15, and when the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 is not operated, the process returns to step S13. In other words, the process does not proceed to step S15 unless a rotating drum rotation start signal is received.

  In step S15, the main control means performs an internal lottery random number acquisition process. When receiving the operation detection signal from the rotating cylinder rotation start switch 11a, the main control means acquires an internal lottery random value based on the counter value of the counter circuit 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S16.

  In step S16, the main control means performs an internal lottery process relating to the winning combination. This is a process of determining the winning combination based on the internal lottery random value and the combination lottery table acquired in step S15 and setting the lottery result information. Details of the internal lottery process will be described below.

(5-2. Internal lottery processing: FIG. 12)
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the internal lottery process (step S16) in FIG.

  First, the main control means acquires a gaming state (step S161). Specifically, the gaming state flag set in step S12 of FIG. 11 is acquired. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S162.

  In step S162, the main control means selects a combination lottery table corresponding to the gaming state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S163.

  In step S163, the main control means draws the winning combination based on the combination lottery table and the random number for lottery. Specifically, the value of the internal random number for internal lottery (FIG. 11: Step S15) is compared with the determination value stored in the selected combination lottery table, and the winning combination is selected. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S164.

  In step S164, the main control means sets winning combination data and stop control data based on the lottery result. For the stop control data, data corresponding to the winning combination data is set with reference to a stop control data setting table (not shown). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S165.

  Finally, the main control means sets a game start command (step S165). The “game start command” includes information related to the winning combination and information related to the current game state, and is transmitted from the main control board 400 to the effect control board 420 later. Thereafter, the internal lottery process is terminated.

  In the internal lottery process, lottery result information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 401b. The lottery result information is cleared for each game. However, only the winning combination winning information is carried over to the next and subsequent games until these winnings are confirmed.

  Returning to FIG. 11, when the internal lottery process (step S16) is completed, the main control means performs a reel effect process (step S17). Details of the reel operation process will be described below.

(5-3. Reel effect processing: FIG. 13)
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the contents of the reel effect process (step S17) in FIG. The reel effect process is a control process in a case where the reels 5a to 5c operate as effects before starting normal rotation activation.

  First, the main control means selects a reel production lottery table corresponding to the winning combination (step S171). In the reel effect lottery table (not shown), a winning random number for each reel effect is set for each winning combination. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S172.

  In step S172, the main control means performs reel effect lottery processing. Specifically, the reel effect lottery is performed with reference to the reel effect lottery table selected in step S171. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S173.

  In step S173, the main control means sets a reel effect type command. Even when the reel effect is “none”, the reel effect type command is set every time because a control command to that effect is prepared. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S174.

  In step S174, the main control means performs a freeze start process. This is a process of setting the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c once in an immobile state before the execution when any of the reel effects is selected. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S175.

  In step S175, the main control means performs reel effect execution processing. This is a process of executing the reel effect selected in the reel effect lottery process in step S172. The reel production includes reverse rotation fluctuation and slow fluctuation in addition to the freeze production in which the stationary state of the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c continues for a predetermined time. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S176.

  In step S176, the main control means sets an effect switching command. The effect switching command is a control command for switching the effect executed on the liquid crystal screen 4a or the like during the execution of the reel effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S177.

  Finally, the main control means performs a freeze release process (step S177). Here, since the stationary state of the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c is released, normal rotation preparation is completed. Thereafter, the reel effect process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 11, when the reel effect process (step S17) is completed, the main control means performs a rotation rotation start setting process (step S18). Hereinafter, details of the rotation rotation start setting process will be described.

(5-4. Spindle rotation start setting process: FIG. 14)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the contents of the rotation rotation start setting process (step S18) in FIG.

  First, the main control means acquires a wait timer (step S181). The wait timer is a timer for setting a time until the next game is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S182.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the wait timer is 0 (step S182). Until the set time of the wait timer (4.1 seconds) elapses, the operation for starting the game by the player is invalidated. When the wait timer becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S184, and when the wait timer is not 0, the process proceeds to step S183.

  If the wait timer is not 0 (NO in step S182), the main control means determines whether or not the waiting time has been consumed (step S183). Loop until the wait time is consumed. On the other hand, if the waiting time has been consumed, the process proceeds to step S184. Thus, it takes at least 4.1 seconds before the next game can be started.

  If the determinations in steps S182 and S183 are “YES”, the main control means sets a wait timer (step S184). Specifically, 4.1 seconds is set again in the wait timer that has become 0. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S185.

  In step S185, the main control board 400 performs a rotation activation process. In this rotation activation process, the presence / absence of a reel effect is confirmed, and the reel activation setting and time setting are performed accordingly. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S186.

  Finally, the main control means performs data setting at the time of starting rotation of the rotating drum (step S186). Specifically, a rotation state flag indicating the rotation state of the rotating cylinder is turned on (during all rotating rotations), and a “rotation start command” generated when the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 is operated as a control command set. Thereafter, the rotation rotation start setting process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 11 again, when the rotation rotation start setting process (step S18) ends, the main control means performs a rotation rotation stop process (step S19). The details of the rotating cylinder stop process will be described below.

(5-5. Cylinder stop processing: FIG. 15)
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the contents of the spinning cylinder stop process (step S19) in FIG.

  First, the main control means determines whether or not there has been an effective stop operation of the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c (step S191). After the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 is operated and the rotating cylinders 5a to 5c start to rotate, all the rotating cylinders have a substantially constant rotation speed. At this time, the operation of the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c corresponding to the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c can be accepted.

  The operation of the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c is effective only when the above-described accepting state is established. If not, the player operates the spinning cylinder rotation stop button 12 temporarily. Are treated as invalid operations. When there is an effective stop operation (first stop operation), the process proceeds to step S192, and when there is no effective stop operation, a loop is performed until there is an effective stop operation.

  If there is a valid stop operation (YES in step S191), the main control means sets stop preparation data (step S192). The stop preparation data is stop order data indicating the pressing order of the rotation rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c, rotation stop number data indicating the number of rotations currently stopped, and stop indicating a rotation target to be stopped. This is the target rotator number and stop interval timer (time including the time required for the rotator to completely stop under pull-in control), and these data are set in this step. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S193.

  In step S193, the main control means performs a symbol stop control process. The symbol stop control process is a process for controlling the stop of the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c by calculating the number of sliding symbols. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S194.

  In step S194, the main control means sets a stop result information command. The “stop result information command” is a control command including symbol stop information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S195.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the stop interval timer has become 0 (step S195). The stop interval timer is a timer that measures the time until the second stop operation can be accepted after the first stop operation. If the stop interval timer has reached 0, the process proceeds to step S196. If the stop interval timer has not yet reached 0, the process loops until the timer becomes 0.

  If the stop interval timer has reached 0 (YES in step S195), the main control means determines whether or not all the spinning cylinders have stopped (step S196). After the first stop operation and after the second stop operation, the processes of steps S191 to S196 are repeated again. After the third stop operation, all the spinning cylinders are stopped, and the process proceeds to step S197.

  Finally, when all the spinning cylinders have stopped (YES in step S196), the main control means sets a winning information command (step S197). The “winning information command” includes information on the winning combination and is transmitted from the main control board 400 to the effect control board 420 when all the cylinders are stopped. Thereafter, the rotation stopping process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 11 again, when the spinning cylinder stop process (step S19) is completed, the main control means performs a winning determination process (step S20). Details of the winning determination process will be described below.

(5-6. Winning determination process: FIG. 16)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the contents of the winning determination process (step S20) in FIG.

  First, the main control means sets a winning symbol flag based on the winning line data (step S201). Specifically, the bit value corresponding to the winning combination is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 401b from the winning symbol flag. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S202.

  In step S202, the main control means calculates the number of payouts based on the winning symbol flag. Specifically, the payout number of game medals is calculated from a winning symbol flag and a payout number data table (not shown). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, the main control means refers to the payout number data table and sets the payout number (step S203). Thereafter, the main control means performs an erroneous winning determination process (step S204). Although details are omitted, this is a process for determining an erroneous winning by calculating a logical product of an inverted value of a winning flag (winning combination) and a winning symbol flag (winning combination). Thereafter, the winning determination process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 11 again, when the winning determination process in step S20 is completed, the main control means performs a medal payout number monitoring process (step S21). The main control means pays out game medals by adding credits or drivingly controlling the hopper unit 500 based on the payout number acquired in the above-described winning determination process. Further, it is monitored whether or not each control operation has an error. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S22.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the re-game player has stopped (step S22). When the re-gamer is stopped, the process proceeds to step S23, and when the re-gamer is not stopped, the process proceeds to step S24.

  When the re-game is stopped (YES in step S22), the main control means performs a re-game start setting process (step S23). This is a process for setting the start of re-game operation. Thereafter, the process returns to the RAM initialization process in step S11.

  If the re-gamer has not stopped (NO in step S22), the main control means determines whether or not the bonus game is in operation (step S24). If the bonus game is currently being operated (during CBB), the process proceeds to step S25, and if the bonus game is not being operated, the process proceeds to step S26.

  If the bonus game is currently operating (YES in step S24), the main control means performs a bonus game operating process (step S25). This is a monitoring process to continue or end the bonus game. Thereafter, the process returns to the RAM initialization process in step S11.

  If the bonus game is not in operation (NO in step S24), the main control means determines whether or not the bonus combination (CBB) is stopped (step S26). If the bonus combination stops, the process proceeds to step S27. If the bonus combination does not stop, the process returns to the RAM initialization process of step S11.

  When the bonus combination is stopped (YES in step S26), the main control means performs a bonus game operation start process (step S27). This is a process for starting the operation of the bonus game. Thereafter, the process returns to the RAM initialization process in step S11.

(5-7. Main control timer interrupt processing: FIG. 17)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating timer interrupt processing in the main control board of the embodiment. Here, the timer interrupt process of the embodiment is executed every 1.5 ms.

  First, the main control means performs a register saving process (step S301). This is a process of saving a register to a predetermined stack area when a timer interrupt occurs. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S302.

  In step S302, the main control means performs port input processing. In the port input process, detection information of switches and sensors provided in the spinning cylinder game machine is acquired. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S303.

  In step S303, the main control means performs a rotation rotation control process. In the rotation rotation control process, the pulse signals output to the rotation drive motors 211a to 211c are managed at the time of rotation start when the rotation state flag is confirmed or at the time of rotation stop when the stop command flag is confirmed. Control or monitor the rotational positions and speeds of the cylinders 5a to 5c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S304.

  In step S304, the main control means performs a periodic update process. In the periodic update process, the timer used for the game operation is updated, the watchdog timer is periodically cleared, and the like. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, the main control means performs command output processing. This is a process of transmitting an effect control command set according to the progress of the game to the effect control board 420 side. The main control board 400 outputs an effect control command for one byte for each interrupt. Since one effect control command is 2 bytes long, one effect control command is transmitted by two successive timer interruptions. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S306.

  In step S306, the main control means performs display output processing. In the display output process, a light emission control signal for controlling the light emission of the LED, 7 segments, etc. provided in the spinning cylinder type game machine is output. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S307.

  In step S307, the main control means performs an abnormality monitoring process. In the abnormality monitoring process, the gaming operation state is monitored based on the information of the port input process, and the abnormality of the revolving game machine is monitored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S308.

  In step S308, the main control means performs external information signal output processing. This is a process of outputting a medal insertion signal indicating that a game medal has been inserted, a medal payout signal indicating that a game medal has been paid out, and the like.

  Each of the above signals is transmitted to the hall computer HC via the external concentration terminal board 310. The hall computer HC manages the number of game medals inserted into each gaming machine installed on the game island and the number of game medals paid out based on the medal insertion signal and the medal payout signal. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S309.

  Finally, the main control means performs a register restoration process to restore the contents of the register (step S309). Thereafter, the main control timer interrupt process is terminated. The processing performed on the main control side has been described above.

<6. Control processing by sub-control unit>
(6-1. Sub-control-side main process: FIG. 18)
Next, processing contents on the sub-control side mainly executed by the effect control board 420 will be described.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the main process on the sub-control side executed by the effect control board 420 (hereinafter referred to as effect control means) in accordance with the effect control program. When power is turned on from the outside to the revolving game machine, a power-on signal indicating that the power is turned on to each control board is transmitted by the power board 440, and the sub-control-side main process shown in FIG. 18 is started. To do.

  First, the effect control means performs initial setting (step S401). This is an initial setting required before the start of a gaming operation performed when the power is turned on. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S402.

  In step S402, the effect control means performs an effect random number update process. Specifically, it is a process of periodically updating a random number for rendering used to select a rendering. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S403.

  In step S403, the effect control means sets the interrupt permitted state. Specifically, it is in a state in which interrupt processing such as command reception interrupt, timer interrupt, and external INT is permitted. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S404.

  In step S404, the effect control means sets the interrupt prohibited state. That is, various interrupt processes are executed in the period between step S403 and step S404. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S405.

  Finally, the effect control means clears the watch dog timer (step S405). In the sub-control-side main process, the processes in steps S402 to S405 are repeatedly executed unless power interruption occurs.

(6-2. Sub-control-side timer interrupt processing: FIG. 19)
Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the sub-control-side timer interrupt process will be described. The timer interrupt process is a process executed at a cycle of 1 ms with respect to the sub-control side main process.

  First, the effect control means performs a register saving process (step S411). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S412.

  In step S412, the effect control means performs a periodic update process. This is a process for updating various timers used for effects and the like. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S413.

  In step S413, the effect control means performs command reception processing. This is a process of receiving various control commands transmitted from the main control side. Although processing according to the type of control command is performed, details are omitted here. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S414.

  In step S414, the effect control means performs effect scenario update processing. Specifically, outlines such as a liquid crystal control command, sound output, LED output setting, etc. are set based on the effect scenario of the received effect control command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S415.

  In step S415, the effect control means performs output processing. Specifically, the display of the liquid crystal screen 4a, the sound from the speaker 16, and the light from the decorative lamp unit 13 are output. The push order navigation displays shown in FIGS. 10A to 10F are also output by this processing. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S416.

  Finally, the effect control means performs a register return process (step S416). Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is terminated. The processing performed on the sub control side has been described above.

  As described above, the rotating type gaming machine of the embodiment includes a liquid crystal display device, a rotating device, and a rotating device rotation stop button, and in the display area of the liquid crystal display device, a position corresponding to each rotating device and each stop button, For example, the stop operation information is displayed directly above the spinning cylinder (or stop button) in the display area. Thereby, even in the spinning-type game machine in which the positions of the respective members are slightly shifted, it is possible to reduce the player's operation error.

<7. Reference example>
(7-1. Example of Push Order Navigation Display (Reference Example): FIG. 20)
Finally, a reference example of push order navigation display will be described with reference to FIG. This is a navigation display mainly when a bonus combination is won.

  As shown in the drawing, a spinning device 210 is provided in the display area of the relatively large liquid crystal display device 4. The effects and the push order navigation display are mainly displayed on the upper side of the spinning device 210. In addition, during the period when the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c are stopped, an effect such as a notice may be displayed on the front surface of each spinning cylinder.

  FIG. 20A shows a display for aligning the symbol combination of the bonus combination when the bonus is confirmed. Further, unlike the navigation display by numbers, the characters “Aim for 7!” And an arrow are displayed. This usually means aiming for “red 7” in the frame in order from the right cylinder 5c (so-called reverse pressing), but an arrow is displayed on the upper side of the left cylinder 5a.

  Therefore, the player may misunderstand that the navigation display for the rotating drum 5a. In addition, the symbol of “Red 7” that is aimed at this time is difficult to understand whether it is only for the first stop or for all the spinning cylinders.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20B, an arrow including the characters “reversely pressed” is displayed on the upper side of the rotating drum 5c, and “Aim at 7./7!” Is displayed. In this way, it becomes clear that “red 7” is aimed in order from the right cylinder 5c, and the player does not make a mistake in pressing order. When the operation of the right stop button 12c is finished, the arrow may move to the upper side of the rotating drum 5b.

  The above embodiment is an example of the present invention, and various modifications can be considered besides this. In the embodiment, the spinning type gaming machine with AT game has been described, but the same applies to the spinning type gaming machine with other special gaming status with navigation display such as ART gaming.

  Moreover, although what was arrange | positioned in order of the liquid crystal display device, the spinning device, and the spinning cylinder rotation stop button from the upper side of the spinning machine was demonstrated, it is not restricted to this order. For example, the spinning device may be disposed on the top. In this case, the push order navigation display is performed on the liquid crystal display device arranged below the spinning device.

  In the case of a swivel-type game machine without the cross key 9 and the effect button 10 shown in FIG. 1, a liquid crystal display device may be provided in a region between the medal slot 7 and the MAXBET button 8. In the embodiment, the width of the display area of the liquid crystal display device is the horizontal width L. However, particularly when the left and right frame widths are equal, the horizontal width L including the frame may be used. As described above, the swivel type gaming machine has been described as an example, but the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a parrot machine and a circulation type spinning machine.

1 Housing 2 Front door 3 Cylinder visual recognition part 3a Prize line (effective prize line)
4, 4r, 4l liquid crystal display device (game information display means)
4a Liquid crystal screen 4 'Sub liquid crystal display devices 5a to 5d Cylinder (game result display means)
5a ', 5d' Production cylinder 6a, 6b Movable body 6 'Decoration body 7 Medal slot 8 MAXBET button 9 Cross key 10 Production button 10
11 Cylinder rotation start lever 12a, 12b, 12c Crotch rotation stop button (stop means)
13, 13 'Decorative lamp unit 14 Operation panel unit 15 Stored medal settlement button 16 Speaker 17 Decorative panel unit 18 Medal tray 19 Game medal payout opening 210 Spinning device 310 External concentration terminal board 330 Spinning relay board 340 Production I / F board 340a input buffer circuit 350 payout relay board 360 stop switch board 370 game relay board 380 LED board 400 main control board 401 main control board side microcomputer 401a main ROM
401b Main RAM
401c Main CPU
401d CTC
401e Interrupt controller circuit 402 I / O port circuit 403 Counter circuit 404 I / F circuit (for effect control board)
404a Output buffer circuit 405 I / F circuit (for game relay board)
406 I / F circuit (for other boards)
407 Motor drive circuit 408 Switch input circuit 410 Sub control unit 420 Production control board 421 Production control board side microcomputer 421a Sub ROM
421b Sub RAM
421c Sub CPU
421d CTC
421e Interrupt controller circuit 422 I / O port circuit 423 Counter circuit 430 Cylinder setting board 440 Power supply board 450 Discharge control board 460 Liquid crystal control board 500 Hopper unit 510 Hopper motor 520 Medal payout sensor

1st invention has the game information display means which has a display area which can display information about a game, and a plurality of spinning cylinders which display a plurality of kinds of symbols, and a game result by a combination of symbols when rotation of each spinning cylinder is stopped And a stop means comprising a plurality of stop buttons provided corresponding to each of the spinning cylinders so as to individually stop the rotation of the spinning cylinders. A straight line passing through the middle point of the lateral width L of the display area in the vertical direction is defined as a first straight line, a straight line passing through the midpoint of the lateral width M of the game result display means in the vertical direction is defined as a second straight line, A straight line passing through the middle point of the width N in the vertical direction is a third straight line, and the game information display means and the game result display means are arranged such that the first straight line and the second straight line are located on the same straight line. The stopping means is such that the third straight line is the same as the third straight line. Are arranged at positions that do not line, the game information display means includes a display means displays the stop operation information about the operation of the previous SL stop button Te the display area smell, the third straight line toward the same straight line as a reference To do.

The second invention is a reel-type gaming machine of the first aspect of the invention, the second straight line and the third straight line, lateral spacing D between the two straight lines being greater than the width S of the each time cylinder.

The spinning machine of the first embodiment has game information display means having a display area capable of displaying information related to a game, and a plurality of spinning cylinders that display a plurality of types of symbols, and when each spinning cylinder stops rotating. A game result display means for displaying a game result by a combination of symbols, and a stop means comprising a plurality of stop buttons provided corresponding to each spinning cylinder so as to individually stop the rotation of the spinning cylinder. A rotating type gaming machine, wherein a straight line passing through the middle point of the lateral width L of the display area in the vertical direction is a first straight line, and a straight line passing through the middle point of the lateral width M of the game result display means is a second straight line. A straight line passing through the middle point of the width N of the stopping means in the vertical direction is a third straight line, and the game information display means and the game result display means are such that the first straight line and the second straight line are on the same straight line. The stopping means is arranged to be located at 3 straight lines are arranged in positions that do not said collinear, the game information display means, the stop operation information about the operation of the previous SL stop button Te the display area smell, the third straight line toward the same straight line as a reference indicate.

When the game information display means and the game result display means are arranged such that the first straight line and the second straight line are on the same straight line, and the stop means is arranged at a position where the third straight line is not on the same straight line, only the stop means is shifted in the left-right direction. It becomes the position. At this time, it is difficult to understand the operation procedure depending on the display mode of the stop operation information (a push order navigation display described later). Accordingly, the stop operation information is displayed at a position closer to the third straight line with reference to the same straight line in the display area. Thereby, the player's operation error can be reduced regardless of the position of the member.

In the above-described embodiment, the second straight line and the third straight line preferably have a lateral distance D between the two straight lines larger than a lateral width S of each cylinder.

Claims (3)

Game information display means having a display area capable of displaying information about the game;
A game result display means for displaying a game result by a combination of symbols when the rotation of each of the cylinders is stopped;
A rotating type gaming machine comprising stop means including a plurality of stop buttons provided corresponding to each of the rotating cylinders so as to individually stop the rotation of the rotating cylinders,
A straight line passing through the middle point of the horizontal width L of the display area in the vertical direction is defined as a first straight line,
A straight line passing through the middle point of the lateral width M of the game result display means in the vertical direction is a second straight line,
A straight line passing through the middle point of the lateral width N of the stopping means in the vertical direction is defined as a third straight line,
The game information display means and the game result display means are arranged such that the first straight line and the second straight line are located on the same straight line,
The stopping means is arranged at a position where the third straight line is not on the same straight line,
The game information display means displays stop operation information relating to the operation of the stop button at a position corresponding to each of the turn cylinders in the display area. Game information display means having a display area capable of displaying information about the game;
A game result display means for displaying a game result by a combination of symbols when the rotation of each of the cylinders is stopped;
A rotating type gaming machine comprising stop means including a plurality of stop buttons provided corresponding to each of the rotating cylinders so as to individually stop the rotation of the rotating cylinders,
A straight line passing through the middle point of the horizontal width L of the display area in the vertical direction is defined as a first straight line,
A straight line passing through the middle point of the lateral width M of the game result display means in the vertical direction is a second straight line,
A straight line passing through the middle point of the lateral width N of the stopping means in the vertical direction is defined as a third straight line,
The game information display means and the game result display means are arranged such that the first straight line and the second straight line are located on the same straight line,
The stopping means is arranged at a position where the third straight line is not on the same straight line,
The game information display means displays stop operation information related to the operation of the stop button at a position corresponding to each stop button in the display area. In the rotary type gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The second straight line and the third straight line are located on the same straight line when a lateral distance D between the two straight lines is smaller than a lateral width S of each of the first and second straight lines. Machine.