JP2767658B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly to a slot machine capable of automatically inserting credit coins.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a slot machine of this type, a coin slot, coin detecting means for detecting coins inserted from the coin slot, and a coin counting means for counting a detection signal from the coin detecting means. Means, and when the count value of the coin counting means exceeds the maximum number of coins inserted, a credit mode is determined, and the number of coins exceeding the maximum number of coins inserted is counted as credit coins. And a one-sheet insertion switch that inserts the credit coins counted by the credit coin counting means into the machine by one operation, and one operation of the one-sheet insertion switch causes the counted value of the credit coin counting means to be calculated. If one is inserted and the one-sheet insertion switch is operated a plurality of times, the credit coin counting Based on the operation of an automatic insertion switch, the credit coin subtraction means for subtracting the number of inserted coins from the count value of the credit coin counting means until the maximum number of inserted coins is reached, with the total number of credit coins counted as a limit. And a start switch for starting a game, and drum drive control means for starting rotation of the drum based on a start signal from the start switch.

[0003]

However, in the conventional slot machine described above, since there is only one coin insertion switch, if one attempts to insert a plurality of credit coins at a time, the single coin insertion switch is operated a plurality of times. And the insertion of coins is troublesome and time-consuming.

Therefore, a slot machine according to a first aspect of the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and a purpose thereof is to set a start switch to a plurality of credit coin insertion switches. The coin can be easily and quickly inserted by being able to also be used as a coin. or,
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the object of the first aspect, a start switch can be used even during a bonus game.

The slot machine according to a third aspect of the present invention is a slot machine in which a two-sheet switch is separately provided in addition to the above-mentioned object of the first or second aspect.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is to achieve the above-mentioned object, and its contents will be described below with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings. The credit card counted by the credit coin counting means (25) by the first operation of the start switch (25) when the credit mode is determined by the credit coin counting means (35). Up to the total number of coins, the maximum number of coins inserted (for example, a maximum of “3” in a normal game, and a “1” in a single game during a bonus game) is determined by the credit coin counting means (35). A credit coin automatic insertion means (39) for subtracting from the count value and transmitting a start signal to the drum drive control means (38) by the second operation of the start switch (25) is provided.

In the slot machine according to the second aspect, in addition to the features described in the first aspect, during the bonus game of the slot machine (10), the maximum coin set in the credit coin counting means (35) is set. The number of inserted sheets is limited to one. According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the features of the first or second aspect, two credit coins counted by the credit coin counting means (35) are inserted into the machine by one operation.
By operating one of the coin insertion switch (40) and the two-sheet insertion switch (40), "2" is subtracted from the count value of the credit coin counting means (35), and the two-sheet insertion switch (40)
Is operated a plurality of times, the maximum number of coins inserted (for example, a maximum of "3" in a normal game, Inside, "1
Credit coin subtracting means (41) for subtracting the number of inserted coins from the count value of the credit coin counting means (35) until the number of coins reaches).

[0008]

Therefore, according to the slot machine of the first aspect, in the credit mode, a credit coin can be inserted by operating the one-sheet insertion switch (26) or the start switch (25). For example, when the start switch (25) is operated, the first operation thereof activates the credit coin automatic insertion means (39), and the total number of credit coins counted by the credit coin counting means (35) is limited. , The maximum number of coins inserted (for example, a maximum of “3” in a normal game, and a “1” in a single game during a bonus game) is subtracted from the count value of the credit coin counting means (35).

By the second operation of the start switch (25), the credit coin automatic insertion means (39) is operated again, and a start signal is transmitted to the drum drive control means (38). For this reason, the drum drive control means (38) starts the rotation of the drums (11 to 13) based on the start signal from the automatic credit coin insertion means (39).

According to the slot machine of the second aspect,
During the bonus game, one credit coin can be inserted by operating the one-insertion switch (26) or the start switch (25). That is, since the maximum number of inserted coins set in the credit coin counting means (35) is limited to one, for example, when the start switch (25) is operated, the first operation of the The automatic insertion means (39) is operated, and "1" which is the maximum number of inserted coins is subtracted from the count value of the credit coin counting means (39).

By the second operation of the start switch (25), the rotation of the drums (11 to 13) is started in the same manner as in the slot machine described in the first aspect. According to the slot machine of the third aspect, in the credit mode, by operating one of the one-sheet insertion switch (26), the start switch (25), and the two-sheet insertion switch (40), the credit coin is provided. Can be input.

For example, when the two-sheet insertion switch (40) is operated, the credit coin subtracting means (41) is operated, and the total number of credit coins counted by the credit coin counting means (35) is limited. "2" is subtracted from the count value of the counting means (35).

[0013]

1 to 4 show a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a block diagram, FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of a slot machine, and FIG. 3 explains the operation of the slot machine. FIG. 4 shows a flowchart following the flowchart of FIG.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 10 denotes a slot machine.
The rotating drums 11 to 13 are arranged, and a total of five prize lines 15 to 19 are displayed on the front glass 14 thereof. The prize lines 15 to 19 are composed of three prize lines 15 to 17 in the upper, middle and lower tiers, and two prize lines 18 and 19 intersecting at the center in the form of a dot.

As shown in FIG. 2, a coin slot 20 is provided diagonally on the lower right side of the three rotating drums 11 to 13 on the front face of the slot machine 10, and a coin slot 20 is provided on the right side thereof. A seven-segment, two-digit display unit 21 for displaying the number of credits of coins inserted from 20 is provided.
On the front of the slot machine 10, as shown in FIG.
Under each of the three rotating drums 11 to 13, each rotating drum 11 to
13, three stop switches 22 to 24 for individually stopping the rotary drums 11 to 13 are provided, respectively.

Further, on the front of the slot machine 10, as shown in FIG. 2, on the left side of the three stop switches 22 to 24, a lever-shaped start for rotating the three rotary drums 11 to 13 is provided. A switch 25 is provided. As shown in FIG. 2, on the front of the slot machine 10, on the right side of the three stop switches 22 to 24, from the left side, a square one-sheet insertion switch for inserting one credit coin. In addition, a circular clearing switch 27 for clearing credit coins is provided on the right of the one-sheet insertion switch 26.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a coin outlet 28 is provided at the lower front of the slot machine 10. Next, a control circuit of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The control circuit of the slot machine 10
As shown in FIG. 1, a central control unit composed of a CPU
It is composed mainly of 29.

On the input side of the central control unit 29, as shown in FIG. 1, coin detecting means such as a micro switch for detecting one coin inserted from the coin insertion slot 20 one by one.
A drum stop position detecting means 31 for individually detecting the stop positions of the one-sheet insertion switch 26, the start switch 25, the settlement switch 27, and the three rotating drums 11 to 13 are connected to each other.

As shown in FIG. 1, on the output side of the central control unit 29, as shown in FIG. 1, a display unit 21, a motor 32 for individually rotating the three rotating drums 11 to 13 and a coin discharging slot 28 are provided. The coin discharging means 33 for discharging coins from the coins are respectively connected. The central controller 29 includes a coin counting unit 34 for counting the detection signal from the coin detection unit 30.
If the count value of the coin counting means 34 exceeds the maximum number of coins inserted, for example, "3" in a normal game and "1" in a one-game during a bonus game, the credit mode is determined. Credit coin counting means 35 for counting the number of coins exceeding the maximum number of inserted coins as credit coins; and display control means for displaying the number of credit coins counted by the credit coin counting means 35 on the display unit 21. 36 and one operation of the one-sheet insertion switch 26, "1" is subtracted from the count value of the credit coin counting means 35. When the one-sheet insertion switch 26 is operated a plurality of times, the credit coin counting means 35 Counting the credit coin counting means 35 until the maximum number of coins inserted reaches the total number of credit coins counted Credit coin subtraction means 37 for subtracting the number of inserted coin from when it is determined that the credit mode by the credit coin counting unit 35, the first operation of the start switch 25,
The maximum number of coins inserted is subtracted from the count value of the credit coin counting means 35 up to the total number of credit coins counted by the credit coin counting means 35, and the drum switch is driven by the second operation of the start switch 25. A credit coin automatic insertion means 39 for transmitting a start signal to the control means 38 and a drum drive control means 38 for starting driving of the motor 32 based on the start signal from the credit coin automatic insertion means 39 are provided.

Although the central control unit 29 performs various other controls related to the game, the description is omitted here. Next, the operation of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, in step 100, it is determined whether the mode is the credit mode. This determination is made in the central controller 29, and the central controller 29
In 29, when the number of coins inserted through the coin insertion slot 20 and detected by the coin detecting means 30 exceeds the maximum number of inserted coins, that is, three, the credit mode is determined. That is, the detection signal from the coin detecting means 30 is counted by the coin counting means 34 as shown in FIG. Then, the count value of the coin counting means 34 becomes “3”.
Then, the detection signal from the coin detection means 30 is
It is counted by the credit coin counting means 35. The count value of the credit coin counting means 35 is displayed on the display control means 36.
Is digitally displayed on the display unit 21 on the front of the slot machine 10. For example, when four coins are inserted from the coin insertion slot 20, the display unit 21 displays "1".

The maximum number of credit coins is limited to "50". If the number of credit coins exceeds "50", the number of credit coins exceeding "50" will be Coin outlet on the front
Emitted from 28. If it is determined in step 100 that the mode is the credit mode, the process proceeds to step 101, where it is determined whether or not the bonus game is a single game. This determination is performed by the central control device 29. In the central control device 29, based on the detection signal from the drum stop position detecting means 31, stop indications on the effective lines of the three rotating drums 11 to 13 are specified. Is determined to be a bonus game, and one game is played from the next game.

If it is determined in step 101 that one game is being played during the bonus game, the process proceeds to step 102, where it is determined whether the one-sheet insertion switch 26 is turned on. This determination is performed by the central control device 29. In the central control device 29, the ON / OFF of the one-sheet insertion switch 26 is performed.
Off is being monitored. When the one-sheet insertion switch 26 is turned on, the process proceeds from step 102 to step 103. In step 103, one credit coin is inserted. This one-sheet insertion is performed by the central control device 29. That is, when the one-sheet insertion switch 26 is turned on,
As shown in FIG. 1, a subtraction signal for subtracting “1” from the count value of the credit coin counting means 35 is output from the credit coin subtracting means 37 to the credit coin counting means 35. When receiving the subtraction signal, the credit coin counting means 35 subtracts “1” from the count value. The count value from which “1” has been subtracted is digitally displayed on the display unit 21 on the front of the slot machine 10 via the display control means 36.

Next, the process proceeds from step 103 to step 104, in which the start switch 25
Is turned on. This determination is made in the central controller 29, and in the central controller 29,
ON / OFF of the start switch 25 is monitored. When the start switch 25 is turned on, the routine proceeds to step 105, where the motor 32 is driven via the drum drive control means 38, the rotation of the three rotating drums 11 to 13 is started, and the bonus game is started.

On the other hand, if the start switch 25 is not turned on, the process proceeds from step 104 to step 106. In step 106, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 27 is turned on. This determination is performed by the central control device 29, and the central control device 29 monitors the ON / OFF of the settlement switch 27. Then, when the settlement switch 27 is turned on, the game is ended. That is, the coin discharging means 33 is driven via the central control device 29, and all coins already inserted into the machine are discharged from the coin discharging port 28 on the front face of the slot machine 10.

On the other hand, if the settlement switch 27 is not turned on, the process returns from step 106 to step 104. On the other hand, in step 100 described above, if it is not determined that the credit mode is set, the flow is deviated from the present flow, and the game is played using the coin inserted through the coin insertion slot 20.

In step 102 described above,
If the one-sheet insertion switch 26 is not turned on, the process proceeds to step 107, and it is determined whether the start switch 25 is turned on. When the start switch 25 is turned on,
Proceeding from step 107 to step 108, one credit coin is inserted since the maximum number of coins inserted, here is one game. Credit coin automatic insertion means 39
When the start switch 25 is turned on, "1" is subtracted from the count value of the credit coin counting means 35 (FIG. 1). Note that the subtracted count value of the credit coin counting means 35 is digitally displayed on the display unit 21.

Next, the process proceeds from step 108 to step 109, and it is determined again whether the start switch 25 is turned on. When the start switch 25 is turned on, the process proceeds from step 109 to step 110, where a start signal is transmitted from the automatic credit coin insertion means 39 to the drum drive control means 38. When the start signal is input, the drum drive control means 38 starts driving the motor 32, starts the rotation of the three rotating drums 11 to 13, and starts the bonus game.

On the other hand, if the start switch 25 is not turned on in step 107 described above, the process proceeds to step 111, and it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 27 is turned on. In step 111, the clearing switch 27
When is turned on, liquidation is performed. On the other hand, if the settlement switch 27 is not turned on, the process returns to step 102. If the start switch 25 is not turned on in step 109 described above, step 11
Proceeding to 2, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 27 is turned on.

In step 112, when the settlement switch 27 is turned on, settlement is performed. On the other hand, if the settlement switch 27 is not turned on, the process returns to step 109. On the other hand, if it is determined in step 101 described above that the game is not a single game during the bonus game, the process proceeds to step 113 shown in FIG. In step 113,
It is determined whether the start switch 25 has been turned on.

When the start switch 25 is turned on, the process proceeds from step 113 to step 114, where the maximum number of coins inserted, that is, three credit coins, is inserted up to the total number of coins. That is, if the count value of the credit coin counting means 35 is equal to or more than “3”, the credit coin automatic insertion means 39 sets the maximum number of inserted coins, that is, “3” when the start switch 25 is turned on.
It is subtracted from the count value of the credit coin counting means 35.
Then, all of the five prize lines 15 to 19 on the front of the three rotating drums 11 to 13 are valid.

On the other hand, the credit coin counting means 35
Is less than “3”, for example “1”,
“1” is subtracted from the count value of the credit coin counting means 35. Then, of the five prize lines 15 to 19 on the front of the three rotating drums 11 to 13, only the central one prize line 15 to 19 is valid. If the count value of the credit coin counting means 35 is, for example, "2", "2" is subtracted from the count value of the credit coin counting means 35. Then, of the five prize lines 15 to 19 on the front of the three rotating drums 11 to 13, the three prize lines 15 to 19 in the upper, middle, and lower stages become effective.

Next, the routine proceeds from step 114 to step 115, where it is determined again whether the start switch 25 has been turned on. When the start switch 25 is turned on, the process proceeds from step 115 to step 116, where a start signal is transmitted from the credit coin automatic insertion means 39 to the drum drive control means 38. Upon input of the start signal, the drum drive control means 38 starts driving the motor 32, starts rotation of the three rotating drums 11 to 13, and starts a normal game.

On the other hand, if the start switch 25 is not turned on in step 115,
Proceeding to 7, it is determined whether the settlement switch 27 is turned on. When the settlement switch 27 is turned on in step 117, the settlement is performed. If the settlement switch 27 is not turned on, the process returns to step 115.

On the other hand, if the start switch 25 is not turned on in step 113 described above, the process proceeds to step 118, where it is determined whether or not the one-sheet insertion switch 26 is turned on. When the one-sheet insertion switch 26 is turned on, the process proceeds from step 118 to step 119. In step 119, one credit coin is inserted. At this time, the credit coin counting means 35 is transferred from the credit coin subtracting means 37 to the credit coin counting means 35.
A subtraction signal for subtracting “1” from the count value is output.
When receiving the subtraction signal, the credit coin counting means 35 subtracts “1” from the count value. The count value from which “1” has been subtracted is digitally displayed on the display unit 21 on the front of the slot machine 10 via the display control means 36. Also, 1
When the sheet insertion switch 26 is turned on, three rotating drums
Of the five prize lines 15 to 19 on the front of 11 to 13, only the central one prize line 15 to 19 is valid.

Next, the process proceeds from step 119 to step 120, where it is determined whether or not the start switch 25 is turned on. When the start switch 25 is turned on, step 12
Proceeding to 1, the motor 32 is driven via the drum drive control means 38, the rotation of the three rotating drums 11 to 13 starts, and the normal game starts.

On the other hand, if the start switch 25 is not turned on in step 120,
Proceed to 1. In step 121, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 27 is turned on. In step 121, when the settlement switch 27 is turned on, settlement is performed. If the settlement switch 27 is not turned on, the process proceeds to step 122. In step 122, it is determined whether the number of inserted coins has reached the maximum number of inserted coins, that is, “3”. This determination is performed by the central controller 29. The central controller 29 counts the number of times the one-sheet insertion switch 26 is turned on, and determines whether the count value has reached “3”. I have.

If the number of inserted coins has reached "3", the process returns from step 122 to step 120. On the other hand, if the number of inserted coins is less than “3”, the process returns to step 118. On the other hand, if the one-sheet insertion switch 26 is not turned on in step 118 described above,
Proceed to step 123. In step 123, the clearing switch 27
Is turned on.

In step 123, when the settlement switch 27 is turned on, settlement is performed. Also, clearing switch 27
If is not turned on, the process returns to step 113. 5 to 8 show a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a block diagram, FIG. 6 is a schematic front view of a slot machine, and FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the slot machine. The flowchart and FIG. 8 show a flowchart that follows the flowchart of FIG. 7, respectively.

A feature of the second embodiment is that a two-coin insertion switch 40 for credit coins is provided on the front face of the slot machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, as shown in FIGS. It is in. That is, the two-sheet switch 40 is provided within the interval between the one-sheet switch 26 and the clearing switch 27, as shown in FIG. And two-sheet switch 40
Is circular and has a size slightly smaller than the settlement switch 27 so as not to be confused with the one-sheet insertion switch 26 and the settlement switch 27.

The two-sheet insertion switch 40 is electrically connected to the credit coin subtraction means 41 together with the one-sheet insertion switch 26, as shown in FIG. The credit coin subtraction means 41 is, like the credit coin subtraction means 37 (FIG. 1) of the first embodiment described above, a one-sheet insertion switch.
By one operation of 26, "1" is subtracted from the count value of the credit coin counting means 35, and a one-sheet insertion switch
If the player 26 is operated a plurality of times, the maximum number of coins inserted, for example, “3” in a normal game, is limited to the total number of credit coins counted by the credit coin counting unit 35.
The number of inserted coins is subtracted from the count value of the credit coin counting means 35 until the number of coins reaches one in the bonus game. In addition to this, the credit coin subtraction means 41 subtracts “2” from the count value of the credit coin counting means 35 by one operation of the two coin insertion switch 40 and operates when the two coin insertion switch 40 is operated a plurality of times. Then, the number of inserted coins is subtracted from the counted value of the credit coin counting means 35 until the maximum number of inserted coins is reached, up to the total number of credit coins counted by the credit coin counting means 35.

For example, in the normal game, if the two-sheet insertion switch 40 is operated twice consecutively, a total of "4" credit coins of "2" are to be inserted into "2". It is. However, the maximum number of coins inserted is "3
Because the number of coins is limited to "3", only "3" credit coins are inserted even if the two-sheet insertion switch 40 is operated twice in succession.

In a normal game, a one-sheet switch
If the two-sheet insertion switch 40 is operated after 26 is operated twice in succession, "1" is added to "1", and a total of "4" credit coins of "2" are added. Should be injected. However, the maximum number of coins inserted is "3
Since the number of credit coins is limited to "3", only "3" credit coins are inserted even when the two-sheet insertion switch 40 is operated after the one-sheet insertion switch 26 is operated twice in succession.

Next, the operation of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
This will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step 200, it is determined whether the mode is the credit mode. Step 200
If it is determined that the credit mode has been selected, the process proceeds to step 201, where it is determined whether or not the bonus game is a single game. If it is determined in step 201 that one game is played during the bonus game, the next step
Proceeding to 202, it is determined whether the start switch 25 has been turned on. When the start switch 25 is turned on, the process proceeds from step 202 to step 203. Step 20
In 3, the maximum number of coins inserted, in this case, one game, so one credit coin is inserted.

Next, the process proceeds from step 203 to step 204, in which the start switch 25
Is turned on. Start switch 25
Is turned on, the routine proceeds to step 205, where the rotation of the three rotating drums 11 to 13 is started, and the bonus game is started. On the other hand, if the start switch 25 is not turned on, the process proceeds from step 204 to step 206. Step 206
Then, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 27 is turned on.

When the settlement switch 27 is turned on, the settlement is performed. On the other hand, if the settlement switch 27 is not turned on, the process returns from step 206 to step 204. On the other hand, if the start switch 25 is not turned on in step 202 described above, step 20
Proceeding to 7, it is determined whether or not the one-sheet insertion switch 26 has been turned on.

When the one-sheet insertion switch 26 is turned on, the process proceeds from step 207 to step 208, where one credit coin is inserted. Next, proceeding to step 209, it is determined whether or not the start switch 25 has been turned on. When the start switch 25 is turned on, step 21
Proceeding to 0, the rotation of the three rotating drums 11 to 13 starts, and the bonus game starts.

On the other hand, if the start switch 25 is not turned on, the process proceeds from step 209 to step 211, and it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 27 is turned on. Then, when the settlement switch 27 is turned on, the settlement is performed. On the other hand, if the settlement switch 27 is not turned on, the process returns from step 211 to step 209.

On the other hand, if the one-sheet insertion switch 26 is not turned on in step 207 described above, the process proceeds to step 212. In step 212, it is determined whether or not the two-sheet insertion switch 40 has been turned on. This determination is made in the central controller 29, and the central controller 29 monitors the on / off state of the two-sheet switch 40 (FIG. 5).

When the two-sheet insertion switch 40 is turned on, the process proceeds from step 212 to step 213, where the maximum number of coins inserted, one credit coin is inserted because it is a single game. The credit coin subtracting means 41 outputs a subtraction signal for subtracting “1” from the count value of the credit coin counting means 35 to the credit coin counting means 35 (FIG. 5). When receiving the subtraction signal, the credit coin counting means 35 subtracts “1” from the count value. The count value from which “1” has been subtracted is digitally displayed on the display unit 21 on the front of the slot machine 10 via the display control means 36.

Next, the routine proceeds to step 214, where it is determined whether or not the start switch 25 has been turned on. When the start switch 25 is turned on, the process proceeds to step 215, where the rotation of the three rotating drums 11 to 13 starts, and the bonus game starts. On the other hand, if the start switch 25 is not turned on, the process proceeds from step 214 to step 216, where it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 27 is turned on.

When the settlement switch 27 is turned on, settlement is performed. On the other hand, if the settlement switch 27 is not turned on, the process returns from step 216 to step 214. On the other hand, if the two-sheet insertion switch 40 is not turned on in step 212 described above, step 21
Proceeding to 7, it is determined whether the settlement switch 27 has been turned on.

When the settlement switch 27 is turned on, settlement is performed. On the other hand, if the settlement switch 27 is not turned on, the process returns from step 217 to step 202. On the other hand, if the credit mode is not determined in step 200 described above, the flow is deviated from the present flow, and the game is played using the coin inserted through the coin insertion slot 20.

In step 201 described above,
If it is determined that the game is not a single game during the bonus game, the process proceeds to step 218 shown in FIG. In step 218, it is determined whether or not start switch 25 has been turned on. When the start switch 25 is turned on, the step
From 218, proceed to step 219, and limit the total number of coins,
The maximum number of coins inserted, that is, three credit coins are inserted.

That is, if the count value of the credit coin counting means 35 is equal to or more than "3", the credit coin automatic insertion means 39 turns on when the start switch 25 is turned on.
The maximum number of coins inserted, that is, “3” is subtracted from the count value of the credit coin counting means 35. And 3
All of the five prize lines 15 to 19 on the front of the rotating drums 11 to 13 are valid.

On the other hand, the credit coin counting means 35
Is less than “3”, for example “1”,
“1” is subtracted from the count value of the credit coin counting means 35. Then, of the five prize lines 15 to 19 on the front of the three rotating drums 11 to 13, only the central one prize line 15 to 19 is valid. If the count value of the credit coin counting means 35 is, for example, "2", "2" is subtracted from the count value of the credit coin counting means 35. Then, of the five prize lines 15 to 19 on the front of the three rotating drums 11 to 13, the three prize lines 15 to 19 in the upper, middle, and lower stages become effective.

Next, the process proceeds from step 219 to step 220, and it is determined again whether the start switch 25 is turned on. When the start switch 25 is turned on, the process proceeds from step 220 to step 221 and the three rotating drums 11 to
The rotation of 13 starts, and the normal game starts. On the other hand, if the start switch 25 is not turned on in step 220, the process proceeds to step 222, and it is determined whether the settlement switch 27 is turned on. Step 222
In, when the settlement switch 27 is turned on, settlement is performed.

If the settlement switch 27 is not turned on, the process returns to step 220. On the other hand, if the start switch 25 is not turned on in step 218 described above, the process proceeds to step 223, and it is determined whether or not the one-sheet insertion switch 26 is turned on. When the one-sheet insertion switch 26 is turned on, the process proceeds from step 223 to step 224. In step 224, the credit coin is 1
Are inserted.

Next, the process proceeds from step 224 to step 225, where it is determined whether or not the start switch 25 is turned on. When the start switch 25 is turned on, step 22
Proceeding to 6, the rotation of the three rotating drums 11 to 13 starts, and the normal game starts. On the other hand, if the start switch 25 is not turned on in step 225, the process proceeds to step 227. In step 227, it is determined whether or not the number of coins inserted has reached the maximum number of coins inserted, that is, “3”.

If the number of inserted coins has reached "3", the flow advances to step 228 to determine whether or not the start switch 25 has been turned on. When the start switch 25 is turned on, the process proceeds to step 229, where the rotation of the three rotating drums 11 to 13 starts, and a normal game is started. On the other hand, if the start switch 25 is not turned on in step 228, the process proceeds to step 230, where it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 27 is turned on. Steps
When the settlement switch 27 is turned on at 230, settlement is performed. If the settlement switch 27 is not turned on, the process returns to step 228.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 227 that the number of inserted coins is less than “3”, the flow proceeds to step 231. In step 231, it is determined whether the number of inserted coins has reached "2". If the number of coins inserted is "2
If it is "sheet", the process proceeds to step 232, where it is determined whether or not the one-sheet insertion switch 26 is turned on.

When the one-sheet insertion switch 26 is turned on, the process proceeds from step 232 to step 233. Step 233
In, one credit coin is inserted. Next, the process proceeds from step 233 to step 234, where it is determined whether or not the start switch 25 is turned on. When the start switch 25 is turned on, the process proceeds to step 235, where the rotation of the three rotating drums 11 to 13 starts, and a normal game is started.

On the other hand, if the start switch 25 is not turned on in step 234,
Proceeding to 6, it is determined whether the settlement switch 27 is turned on. In step 236, when the settlement switch 27 is turned on, settlement is performed. If the settlement switch 27 is not turned on, the process returns to step 234.

On the other hand, if the one-sheet insertion switch 26 is not turned on in step 232 described above, the process proceeds to step 237. In step 237, a two-sheet switch
It is determined whether 40 has been turned on. If the two-sheet insertion switch 40 is turned on, the process proceeds to step 233, where 1
One credit coin is inserted as in the case where the insertion switch 26 is turned on. This is already step 23
This is because the number of inserted coins has already reached “2” as determined in step 1.

On the other hand, if the two-sheet insertion switch 40 is not turned on in step 237,
Proceeding to 8, it is determined whether the start switch 25 has been turned on. When the start switch 25 is turned on, the process proceeds to step 239, where the rotation of the three rotating drums 11 to 13 starts, and a normal game is started.

On the other hand, if the start switch 25 is not turned on in step 238,
Proceeding to 0, it is determined whether the settlement switch 27 has been turned on. In step 240, when the settlement switch 27 is turned on, settlement is performed. If the settlement switch 27 is not turned on, the process returns to step 238.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 231 that the number of inserted coins has not reached “2”,
That is, in the case of “one sheet”, the process returns to step 223. If the one-sheet insertion switch 26 is not turned on in step 223 described above, the process proceeds to step 241. In step 241, it is determined whether or not the two-sheet insertion switch 40 has been turned on.

If the two-sheet insertion switch 40 is turned on, the process proceeds to step 242, where two credit coins are inserted. Next, proceeding to step 243, it is determined whether or not the start switch 25 has been turned on. When the start switch 25 is turned on, the process proceeds to step 244, where the rotation of the three rotating drums 11 to 13 starts, and a normal game is started.

On the other hand, if the start switch 25 is not turned on in step 243,
Go to 7. On the other hand, if the two-sheet insertion switch 40 is not turned on in step 241, the process proceeds to step 245,
It is determined whether the settlement switch 27 is turned on. In step 245, when the clearing switch 27 is turned on,
Liquidation takes place.

If the settlement switch 27 is not turned on, the process returns to step 218. In both of the embodiments shown in the drawings, the maximum number of coins inserted is set to, for example, "3" for a normal game and "1" for a single game during a bonus game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the game is a three-sheet game in a bonus game, it may be set to “3”.

[0070]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects. Claim 1
According to the described slot machine, during the credit mode, the maximum number of coins inserted can be inserted simply by operating the start switch, so that not only can the coins be inserted easily and quickly, but also the start operation can be performed. The game can be started quickly without releasing the hand from the switch.

According to the slot machine of the second aspect,
The start switch can be used even during the bonus game, in addition to the effect of the first aspect. According to the slot machine of the third aspect, in addition to the effects of the first or second aspect, two credit coins can be easily and quickly inserted.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of the slot machine.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the slot machine.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart that follows the flowchart of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a block diagram according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic front view of the slot machine.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the slot machine.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart that follows the flowchart of FIG. 7;

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Slot machine 11-13 Rotating drum 14 Front glass 15-19 Prize line 20 Coin slot 21 Display 22-24 Stop switch 25 Start switch 26 Single slot switch 27 Clearing switch 28 Coin outlet 29 Central controller 30 Coin detection Means 31 Drum stop position detection means 32 Motor 33 Coin discharge means 34 Coin counting means 35 Credit coin counting means 36 Display control means 37 Credit coin subtraction means 38 Drum drive control means 39 Automatic credit coin insertion means 40 Two coin insertion switch 41 Credit coin Subtraction means

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A coin insertion slot, coin detection means for detecting a coin inserted from the coin insertion slot, coin counting means for counting a detection signal from the coin detection means, and a count value of the coin counting means. If the number exceeds the maximum number of coins inserted, the mode is determined to be the credit mode,
Credit coin counting means for counting the number of coins exceeding the maximum number of inserted coins as credit coins, and one credit coin which is counted by the credit coin counting means and inserted into the machine by one operation. By operating one of the switch and the one-sheet insertion switch, "1" is subtracted from the count value of the credit-coin counting means, and when the one-sheet insertion switch is operated a plurality of times, the count is counted by the credit-coin counting means. The game is executed based on credit coin subtraction means for subtracting the number of inserted coins from the count value of the credit coin counting means until the maximum number of inserted coins is reached, up to the total number of credit coins, and operation of the automatic insertion switch. Based on the start switch to start and the start signal from the start switch , In the slot machine with a drum drive control means for starting the rotation of the drum, when it is determined that the credit mode by the credit coin counting means, said start switch 1
By the second operation, the maximum number of inserted coins is subtracted from the count value of the credit coin counting means, up to the total number of credit coins counted by the credit coin counting means, and by the second operation of the start switch, A slot machine, comprising: automatic credit coin insertion means for transmitting a start signal to a drum drive control means. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein during the bonus game of the slot machine, the maximum number of coins set in the credit coin counting means is limited to one. 3. A two-sheet insertion switch for inserting two credit coins counted by the credit-coin counting means into the machine by one operation, and a total operation of the credit-coin counting means by one operation of the two-sheet insertion switch. When "2" is subtracted from the numerical value and the two-sheet insertion switch is operated a plurality of times, the total number of credit coins counted by the credit coin counting means is limited, and the maximum number of coins inserted is reached. 3. A credit coin subtracting means for subtracting the number of coins inserted from a count value of the credit coin counting means.
The described slot machine.