JP3057567U - Gaming equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] A player can easily and surely proceed with a game in a certain procedure. SOLUTION: When a multi button 361 of a multi controller 36 is pressed once, three medals are paid. When the multi button 361 is pressed for the second time, the start lever O
N processing is performed, and the left, center, and right reels 141, 142.1
43 rotates all at once. When the multi button 361 is pressed for the third time, the left stop button 301 is turned ON and the left reel 141 stops. When the multi button 361 is pressed for the fourth time, the ON process of the middle stop button 302 is performed and the middle reel 142 stops. Multi button 36
When 1 is pressed for the fifth time, the right stop button 303
N processing is performed and the right reel 143 stops.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine that enables a player to easily and reliably proceed with a game in a certain procedure.

[0002]

[Problems to be solved by conventional techniques and devices]

 A slot machine as an example of a conventional gaming device is generally as follows.

[0003] That is, three reels each having a plurality of symbols on the outer periphery are provided on the left, middle, and right sides, and after the payout of three or less medals which can be held in large numbers, the reels are operated by operating a start lever or the like. A plurality of symbols on the outer circumference are rotated at such a speed that they can be generally identified, and a player operates a stop button corresponding to each reel to stop each reel.

For this reason, conventional slot machines are provided with buttons, levers, and the like, which are operation units operated by a player, according to applications as follows. (1) Medal payout button (BET button) from the holding device Sequential payout button: Press once to pay one, two times to pay two, three times to pay three.

[0005] Buttons for paying 1, 2, or 3 sheets: Only one button can be inserted even if the button for paying 1 sheet is pressed many times. One game machine requires three buttons.

[0006] A MAX (three-sheet) input button is sequentially provided, and a MAX (three-sheet) dedicated button is provided. Two buttons are required for one gaming machine. (2) Reel rotation start lever (start lever) (3) Reel rotation stop button (stop button): Three stop buttons are required for each of the left, middle, and right reels.

[0007] In general, a slot machine is designed to be more advantageous for a player to play a game by paying two medals than one and three medals than two. For this reason, most players pay three games per game to play.

When a prize is won in the previous game and medals are paid out, even if the pay-in button is pressed during the payout of medals, it becomes invalid. In addition, even if the player wins the replay, there is a time lag, and if the timing of pressing the pay button is early, one or two operations are invalidated.

Further, it is not possible to pay additional medals after operating the start lever.

[0010] Therefore, if the start lever is operated by sequentially pressing the pay button three times, it often happens that the game is played in a state where only one or two cards have been paid. The buttons may be operated more than necessary.

In addition, the time from the start of rotation of the reels in the previous game to the start of rotation of the reels in the next game is 4.1 seconds or more according to the rules regarding the slot machine. If it is too early, the reel will not spin immediately. Since the operation of the start lever is accepted, the operation is not invalidated, but since the reel does not rotate, the player presses the insertion button again or operates the start lever many times.

[0012] Although the slot machine is generally designed to stop the reels in the order of left, center, and right, it is advantageous for the player. However, the stop button is used to rotate the reels after the start lever is operated. Even if the rotation is started, it does not become effective until the rotation position detection sensors for all reels pass the predetermined detection position. Therefore, even if the player tries to stop the reels in the order of left, center, and right, if the timing of operating the stop button corresponding to the left reel is too early, it becomes invalid, and for example, the player may continue to operate. The stop buttons corresponding to the center reel and the right reel are effective, and as a result, the reels often stop in the order of right, left, and so on, which is disadvantageous to the player.

As a result, the player operates the buttons and the like more than necessary, which not only causes a failure of the buttons and the like, but also uses unnecessary labor for the player. . In addition, the stop order of the reels is a stop order that is disadvantageous to the player, and the player feels like a loss. In addition, the above-described parts of the input button, the start lever, and the stop button are required for maintenance.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine in which a player can easily and surely proceed with a game in a certain procedure. And the like to provide a gaming device.

[0015]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The gaming device of the present invention has two or more display means capable of displaying various display contents while continuously changing the display contents, and the display contents fixedly displayed by the display means achieve predetermined prize conditions. A game machine that executes a game corresponding to a prize and a prize, wherein a multi-function operation unit for a player to perform a certain operation, and two or more processes for fixedly displaying the display content on each of the display units. And a series of processing means for performing a series of processing including the processing in a certain order. Each time a player performs a certain operation on the multi-function operation unit, the series processing means follows a certain order in the above-mentioned series of processing. And performing another process (claim 1).

When executing a game, a series of processes including two or more processes in which a player performs a fixed number of operations on the multi-function operation unit a required number of times to display the display content on each display means in a fixed manner. The processing is performed by a series of processing means in a certain order. In each game, the operation procedure does not change, the operation is easy, and the player can concentrate on the game.

Further, when there is an advantage or disadvantage to the player due to the order of the display means when the display content is fixedly displayed on the display means (for example, the stop order of the reels of a slot machine having three reels is (If the order of processing is disadvantageous to the player except for the order of left, middle, and right), the series of processing means processes only in the order that is most advantageous to the player. By doing so, it is possible to always and surely proceed with the game with the greatest advantage to the player, and to prevent a situation in which the player does not know or accidentally causes a disadvantage. (1) It has two or more display means capable of displaying the various display contents while continuously changing the display contents, and the display contents fixedly displayed by the display means satisfy a predetermined winning condition. A gaming machine that executes a game corresponding to a prize has, for example, two or more display devices (display means) for sequentially and sequentially displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and the display device displays the symbols in a fixed manner. A game machine that executes a game in which the type of symbol and its stop position achieve predetermined winning conditions and winning corresponds.

As a preferred example of such a gaming machine, a plurality of symbols are displayed on an outer peripheral surface, and one or two or more of the symbols are rotatably supported so that a player can visually recognize one or more of the symbols when rotation is stopped. It has two or more display devices consisting of a rotating body and a rotary drive device for rotating the rotating body, and the type of the symbol and the stop position of the stopped rotating body satisfy predetermined winning conditions. A slot machine corresponding to a winning can be cited (claim 2).

The symbol means a figure, a picture, a character, a sign, and the like, and examples thereof include a picture such as a plum, a watermelon, a cherry, and a bell, a letter “7”, and “BAR”. , And the letters “RP”.

The display means for sequentially and continuously displaying the plurality of types of symbols includes, for example, a CRT in addition to a rotating body driven by a rotation driving device such as a stepping motor as in the preferred example. Or a video display device such as a liquid crystal panel. The gaming machine has two or more such display means, and each display means can independently display a set of symbol groups. In the case of the rotator, two or more (for example, three) rotators rotate independently of each other, so that a symbol group displayed on each rotator can be displayed independently of each other. . In the case of using a video display device, for example, two or more sets of symbols may be independently displayed on one video display device to provide two or more display means.

As a general example of the rotating body, there can be cited a reel on which various kinds of symbols are displayed one by one in the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral surface.

The display fixing means includes, for example, a multi-function operation unit operated by a player or a rotation driving device such as a stepping motor for driving the rotation of the rotating body in response to a stop signal from a stop button. It can be stopped at an appropriate timing. In addition, the display fixing means is configured to stop the rotation driving device such as the stepping motor at an appropriate timing in response to a stop signal generated when a predetermined time has elapsed in a state in which the player has not operated. You can also. Alternatively, the display of symbols by the video display device may be fixedly displayed at appropriate timing. Alternatively, for example, a rotating device such as described above can be stopped under a specific condition by a control device inside the gaming machine so that a specific symbol is located at a specific position, or a symbol by a video display device under a specific condition. It can be fixedly displayed so as to be located at a specific position.

The display of the display content by the display means can be referred to as a fixed display as long as the display content is displayed in a fixed state for at least a time that can be visually recognized by the player.

If the type of symbol and the stop position thereof, which are fixedly displayed by the display means such as the rotating body or the video display device, satisfy predetermined prize conditions, this corresponds to a game prize. (2) Examples of the multi-function operation unit in which the player performs a certain operation include a push button in which the player performs a pressing operation as a certain operation, a pressing lever in which the player performs a pressing operation as a certain operation, and a game. The trigger can be given as a certain operation by the user. The multi-function operation unit may output an operation signal to the series processing means every time a certain operation is performed. In this case, if the processing performed by the series processing means in response to a certain operation signal causes the display means to display the display content in a fixed manner, the operation signal can be called a stop signal.

The multi-function operation unit may be separated from the game device main body and output an operation signal to a series of processing means by wire or wirelessly. In this case, the player can play the game in a comfortable posture as desired, which leads to an increase in the operating rate of the gaming device.

The gaming device according to the present invention can advance the game only by performing a certain number of required operations on the multi-function operation unit. In that case, it is possible to have only one multifunctional operation unit as an operation unit without providing another operation unit such as another operation button. In such a case, the gaming machine itself and its maintenance become simple, and a less expensive gaming machine with less failure can be provided. (3) Examples of the series of processing means include, for example, a certain one of the series of processing in accordance with an operation signal output to the series processing means each time a certain operation of the player is performed on the multi-function operation section. [For example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a RAM, and a ROM that stores programs and various data for controlling peripheral devices and the like] ].

As an example of one of the series of processing, i) the gaming machine has means for holding the value means, and the game can be executed by paying the held value means. In the case where the value means is paid out (claim 4) [the value means when paid by the series of processing means is all the reserved items within the range below the predetermined limit (for example, the predetermined limit is three gaming medals) In the case of, if the number of reserved medals is 3 or more, the number of medals to be paid is 3; if the number of reserved medals is 1 or 2, the number of medals to be paid is 1 or 2 respectively.) In addition, it may be fixed (for example, three gaming medals. If the number of reserved medals is less than three, no one is paid) (claim 5). If the value means to be paid by the series of processing means is fixed, the game can be executed by paying the value means, and the amount of paid value means is advantageous to the player. Whenever occurs, the game can be advanced under conditions favorable to the player (for example, the most advantageous payout amount such as the most advantageous payout medal count). ii) Processing for starting display of continuously changing display means (Claim 3) iii) Two or more processing for fixedly displaying the display content on two or more display means [Processing because there are two or more display means] Is also 2 or more].

When two or more of these are included as a series of processing, the processing order is i), ii), iii).

One process may be a process in which processes that can be further divided are put together.

[0030] The gaming device of the present invention can make it possible to advance the game only by a certain operation of the player on the multifunctional operation unit. As an example, there is a case where the above i), ii), and ii i) are a series of processes. In this case, once a certain operation of the player is performed on the multi-function operation unit, the series processing means performs the processing of i), and the series processing means performs the processing of ii) by the second constant operation. By the third constant operation, the series processing means performs fixed display processing of the display contents of the first display means in the processing of iii), and by the fourth constant operation, the series processing means becomes iii). The fixed display processing of the display content of the second display means in the processing of (1) is performed. When there are three or more display means, the series processing means performs fixed display processing of the display contents by a certain operation after the fifth time.

A period during which the player's certain operation performed on the multi-function operation section is valid and an invalid period [for example, start of continuous change display of the display means in the previous game (for example, start of reel rotation)] If the time from the start of the continuous change display of the display means in the next game (for example, the start of reel rotation) is less than a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds), an invalid period The operation of the multi-function operation unit in the above can be made invalid (that is, it is not considered to have been operated). In addition, the operation during the invalid period is reserved in the control device or the like, and after the valid period, The processing may be performed in a certain order by a series of processing means. (4) The achievement of the predetermined condition for winning is, for example, in response to a stop signal generated by a multi-function operation unit operated by a player or a stop button, or a stop signal generated by leaving the player in an inoperative state for a predetermined time. At the appropriate timing, the condition of the symbol stop position and its type fixedly displayed can be achieved.

Alternatively, the achievement of the predetermined condition can be determined, for example, by executing random number sampling at an appropriate timing and executing lottery means for judging based on the obtained sampling value or other lottery means.

Alternatively, the achievement of the predetermined condition is determined by, for example, a predetermined internal hit condition (for example, random number sampling is executed at an appropriate timing, and a condition determined by the obtained sampling value, or execution of other lottery means) Is achieved, the internal hit state of the prize corresponding to the internal hit condition is set by the internal hit setting means, and then the stop signal by the multi-function operation unit operated by the player or the stop button or The difference between the time when the player receives a stop signal generated by leaving the display means in a non-operating state for a predetermined period of time without fixing the display means and the time when the symbol specified by the above condition is displayed at the specific position. It may be within a predetermined range. The predetermined condition for winning is not always required to be constant. The predetermined conditions for winning and the content of the prize can also be changed as appropriate.

The presence or absence of a prize and the type of the prize can be determined by providing a prize determining means for determining whether or not a prize condition is achieved.

Regardless of how the winning determination means determines the achievement of the predetermined condition, (in the example of the slot machine described above, depending on the type of the symbol fixedly displayed by the display fixing device and its stop position), The result is shown to the player. (5) In the gaming machine of the present invention, all or some of the prizes are internal hit target prizes, and by achieving the predetermined internal hit condition, the internal hit state is set for the prize corresponding to the internal hit condition. The internal hit setting means may be provided.

The internal hit condition can be arbitrarily determined. For example, random number sampling is performed in each game, and it is determined that the internal hit condition is achieved by the obtained sampling value being a value in a specific range (that is, a lottery). It is also possible to determine the achievement of the internal hit condition by means of means or by the display contents fixedly displayed by the display means during the game.

An internal hit condition is set for each internal hit target prize. The probability of achieving the internal hit condition can be set variously for each internal hit target prize, for example, by varying the width of the sampling value corresponding to the internal hit as described above.

The internal hit setting means determines whether or not the internal hit condition has been achieved. If the internal hit condition has been achieved, the internal hit condition is set by, for example, setting a flag corresponding to the internal hit condition. You can do it.

When the internal hit state is set, for example, the winning rate of the prize should be increased or the winning should be almost certain, that is, the winning rate should be increased. Can be. The internal hit state can be released, for example, after one game is over, or can be continued until a prize with an internal hit can be won. It may be continued only for a predetermined period determined by conditions.

In the present specification, “substantially certain” means, for example, 70% or more, preferably 80% or more, more preferably 90% or more certainty, and includes the case where it is certain.

In order to increase the winning rate, taking the above-mentioned slot machine as an example, when the internal hit condition is achieved, for example, a stop signal is received by a multi-function operation unit operated by a player or a stop button. The symbol is stopped at a position required for a prize on condition that a deviation from a point in time until a symbol corresponding to the prize specified by the internal hit condition is displayed at a specific position is within a predetermined range (so-called “winning”). Draw-in) to achieve a high winning rate. If the appearance rate of the corresponding symbol in the rotating body is high, it is possible to win the prize at a higher rate, and if the corresponding symbol is arranged evenly within the permissible range of so-called pull-in deviation, it is surely or almost certain. Will be able to win.

In the case of the slot machine described above, the high winning rate means that the player operates the multi-function operation unit or the stop button while watching the symbols on the rotating rotating body, and the required symbols are located at the required positions. In the case where the rotating body is stopped so as to stop at the right time, it includes a state in which the player's skill is more certain and the player can enter the prize which has been hit inside, and is simply a mathematical operation. It does not just mean that the probability increases. (6) The prize given to the player by winning is, for example, payout of game media such as medals and coins, addition of game media hold information (credit), addition of value information such as the number of possible replays (replays). Or the start of a special game with more favorable conditions for the player, or a combination of two or more of them.

When the payment of the value means is one of a series of processing by the series processing means, and when the replay is executed under the same conditions as the previous time, the payment processing of the value means is performed by, for example, It may be skipped or a process may be performed in which the previous value instrument is suspended and paid.

The prize at which the special game is started may be one kind or two or more kinds. The content of the special game may be one type or two or more types. It may be possible to shift from the special game to a special game of the same type or a different type.

A special game is a game that generally has favorable conditions for a player, such as a higher winning probability than a general game. A general game is a game that is played normally without any special requirements.

As a special game in a slot machine or the like, for example, SB [Single Bonus] (principal item): It is played only in the next game by winning a specific prize in a general game. Special prizes (principal prize, for example, a prize in which only a combination of symbols that does not win in the general game wins, or an award in which such a combination and a combination of symbols that win in the general game win both) ) Can win a high percentage of prizes, and if it wins, a predetermined number of medals can be obtained. RB [Regular Bonus] (continuous actuating device): When a specific prize is won in a general game, SB up to a predetermined number of games is continuously performed from the next game, and a special prize (role). When a predetermined number of prizes have been awarded in the Prize, the process ends. BB [Big Bonus] (Rotary action increase device): a prize that starts RB up to a predetermined number of games from the next game by winning a specific prize in a general game (RB starts in a general game) The winning may be achieved by a combination of symbols different from the winning prize). When the prize for starting the RB has been won a predetermined number of times, the process ends. In addition, the rate of winning a prize in the SB (CT (Challenge Time)), which enables the player to aim for a prize other than the start of a special game depending on the skill of the player for a certain number of games, is a certain number of games. 10 times as much as 10 times during the period.

[0047]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIGS. 1 to 3 show a slot machine as an example of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the outline of the configuration of the slot machine, FIG. 2 is a front view of the appearance of the slot machine, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the outline of the processing operation from the start of the game to the stop of each reel. It is. (1) The front of the slot machine that the player faces will be described with reference to FIG.

Hit lamps 10 are provided at three positions (left, right, and center) at the upper end.

Slightly above the center in the vertical direction, three symbol display windows 12 arranged at equal intervals in the horizontal direction are provided, and a left reel 141, a middle reel 142, and a right reel 143 are provided at corresponding positions inside the slot machine. Are rotatably supported independently of each other about a horizontal rotation axis. On the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 141, 142, 143, various symbols (pictures of orange, plum, bell, cherry, etc., characters of "7", characters of "BAR", characters of "RP", etc. are not shown). ) Are displayed in order at a fixed distance in the circumferential direction, and any three symbols that are continuous in the circumferential direction are displayed at the upper, lower, middle, and lower positions in the symbol display window 12 when the reels 141, 142, and 143 are stopped. Is displayed for each reel. The player can see these symbols. Each of the reels 141, 142, 143 is rotationally driven by a separate stepping motor (an example of a rotary drive device, not shown) and is stopped and held.

In the symbol display window 12, the three symbols 141, 142, and 143 are displayed in a stopped state, and the three symbols are displayed in a stopped state according to the number of the paid-out medals (1 to 3). Five lines 16 (lines) indicating the effective alignment positions are drawn. At the left end of each line 16, an effective line lamp 18 indicating which line 16 is effective according to the number of paid medals is provided. In this example, when the paid-in medal is one, the lighting of the "1MEDAL" valid line lamp 18 indicates that the center horizontal line 16 is valid, and when the medal is two, "1MEDAL" is displayed. The lighting of the two “2MEDALS” effective line lamps 18 indicates that all three horizontal lines 16 are effective. When the number of medals is three, all the three lines including the “3MEDALS” effective line lamps 18 are used. The lighting of the active line lamp 18 indicates that all the lines 16 including the diagonal line 16 are active. The ratio of the number of active lines per medal is larger for two players than for one player and three cards than for two players, which is advantageous to the player.

The player sees what symbol in each of the reels 141, 142 and 143 is located on the activated line 16 indicated by the activated line lamp 18, and checks the result of the game (whether or not a winning is achieved). Or the type of winning prize). The result of the game is also notified by lighting or blinking of the hit lamp 10 or sound output from the speaker 20.

To pay the medals, the medals are inserted through the medal insertion slot 22 provided at the right part of the upper and lower central portions, or when there is a medal reserved in the slot machine, the BET button 24 is pressed. Pay the required number. The BET button 24 is provided to the left of the medal slot 22.

Below the effective line lamp 18, there is provided a start lamp 26 (START) that lights up to indicate that the left reel 141, the middle reel 142, and the right reel 143 can start rotating. A start lever 28 for starting the rotation of the three reels 141, 142, 143 simultaneously is provided below.

Below each of the reels 141, 142, 143, a left reel 141, a middle reel 142, and a right reel 143 are rotating, respectively, and the rotation is performed by a left stop button 301, a middle stop button 302, a right stop, respectively. There are provided three stop lamps 32 (STOP) that are turned on to indicate that the stop can be performed by pressing the button 303.

Above the medal insertion slot 22, a medal insertion lamp 34 (INSERT MEDALS) that blinks to indicate that a medal can be inserted is provided.

Below the medal insertion lamp 34 (INSERT MEDALS), a multi-controller 36 having a multi-button 361 (multi-function operation unit) is operated by a gaming device (not shown) provided on the back side of the multi-controller 36. Adsorbed to the body. The multi-controller 36 is connected to the game device main body by a cord 362, and can release the magnetic attraction to the game device main body and press the multi-button 361 with a player who is away from the game device.

Above the medal insertion lamp 34 (INSERT MEDALS), a reserved number display 38 (CREDIT) and a payout number display 40 (PAYOOUT) are provided in order from the top.

A medal receiving portion 42 is provided at a lower end portion, a medal payout opening 44 is provided above a central portion thereof, and a speaker 20 is provided on the right side thereof. (2) Next, an outline of the configuration of the slot machine will be described mainly with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

The control unit 50 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) for executing a game, controlling peripheral devices and the like, and reading and writing various data, a RAM, and programs for executing a game and controlling peripheral devices and the like. And a ROM in which various data are written, and an input / output interface (not shown) for connection to peripheral devices and the like. The display device and the display fixing device are linked with peripheral devices and the like as necessary. , A series of processing means, a winning determination means, an internal hit setting means, and the like.

The medal insertion lamp unit 34a blinks the medal insertion lamp 34 in response to a blink instruction signal given from the control unit 50 when a medal can be inserted.

The medal detection unit 51 detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 22 and outputs a detection signal to the control unit 50.

The BET button 24 is pressed once for each medal when betting a medal held in the slot machine. Each time the BET button 24 is pressed, a signal is output to the control unit 50.

The start lamp section 26a turns on the start lamp 26 in response to a lighting instruction signal given from the control section 50 when the rotation of the reels 141, 142, 143 is possible.

The start lever 28 controls the rotation start signal by depressing the start lever 28 when the rotation of the three reels 141, 142, 143 is to be started simultaneously in a state where the rotation of the reels 141, 142, 143 can be started. Output to the unit 50.

When the reels 141, 142, and 143 are rotating and the rotation thereof can be stopped by pressing the stop button 30, the stop ramp unit 32 a controls the respective reels 141, 142, and 143. Each stop lamp 32 is turned on by a lighting instruction signal given from 50.

The left stop button 301, the middle stop button 302, and the right stop button 303 (stop button) are pressed for each reel when stopping the rotating left reel 141, middle reel 142, and right reel 143. When the left stop button 301, the middle stop button 302, and the right stop button 303 are pressed, a stop signal for stopping the corresponding left reel 141, middle reel 142, and right reel 143 is output to the control unit 50.

The activated line lamp unit 18a turns on the activated line lamp 18 in response to a lighting instruction signal given from the control unit 50 in accordance with the number of medals bet.

The reel unit 14 a is provided with three reels 141, 142, 143, three stepping motors for rotatingly driving or stopping and holding the reels 141, 142, 143, and a stepping motor drive signal from the control unit 50. Accordingly, a drive circuit for driving these stepping motors and a reset signal output unit for outputting a reset signal to the control unit 50 at a fixed rotation position are provided (not shown). The control unit 50 counts, for example, the number of pulses of the stepping motor drive signal from the time when the reset signal is received for each rotation of each of the reels 141, 142, 143, so that the rotation angle of each of the reels 141, 142, 143, That is, the position of each symbol can be grasped (that is, the display content of the display means can be detected).

The hit lamp unit 10a turns on or off the hit lamp 10 according to a lighting instruction signal or a blinking instruction signal given from the control unit 50.

The sound output unit 52 outputs sound from the speaker 20 according to the sound output signal output from the control unit 50.

The multi button 361 outputs a signal to the control unit 50 each time it is pressed. When the multi-button 361 is pressed once when three or more medals are reserved in the slot machine, the control unit 50 receiving the signal performs a process of paying out three medals. Next, when the multi-button 361 is pressed a second time in a state in which the rotation of the reels 141, 142, 143 can be started, the control unit 50 receiving the signal performs the processing of the start lever ON, and the left / middle / right reel 141・ 142 and 143 rotate simultaneously. When the multi button 361 is pressed for the third time, the control unit 50 that has received the signal performs ON processing of the left stop button 301 and stops the left reel 141. When the multi button 361 is pressed for the fourth time, the control unit 50 that has received the signal performs an ON process of the middle stop button 302 and stops the middle reel 142. When the multi button 361 is pressed for the fifth time, the control unit 50 that has received the signal turns on the right stop button 303 and stops the right reel 143.

The reserved number display section 38a displays a number corresponding to the number of medals retained in the slot machine according to a display signal output from the control section 50 in accordance with the number stored in the control section 50 as the number of medals retained in the slot machine. Is displayed on the hold number display 38.

The medal payout unit 44a outputs medals corresponding to the number of medals according to the payout signal output from the control unit 50 according to the number of medal payouts calculated by the control unit 50 according to the result of the game. Pay out from 44.

The payout number display unit 40a displays a number corresponding to the number of payouts according to a display signal output from the control unit 50 according to the medal payout number calculated by the control unit 50 according to the result of the game. Display at 40. (3) Next, an outline of the game execution processing operation will be described with reference to FIG.

When the multi button 361 is pressed (S1-Y [YES]), if there are three or more reserved medals and three or more are displayed on the reserved number display 38, three medals are displayed. If no medals have been paid (S2-N [NO]), a process of paying out three medals is performed (S3), the start lamp 26 is turned on, and the all valid line lamps 18 are turned on to start the game. Return. If three medals have been paid (S2-Y), the process proceeds to step S4.

In step S4, it is determined whether or not the start lever ON has been processed. If not processed (S4-N), the process of turning on the start lever is performed (S5), the left, middle, and right reels 141, 142, and 143 rotate at the same time, the start lamp 26 is turned off, and BB (big) Bonus), RB (Regular Bonus), and SB (Single Bonus); and other prizes (small items) having relatively small profits for the player, such as oranges, plums, bells, cherries, etc., or replays. , A lottery is performed to determine whether or not there is an internal hit. The lottery is performed by performing random number sampling and determining the winning value and the type of the prize based on the obtained sampling value in light of data written in the ROM. It is also possible. If a lottery wins an internal prize, the flag corresponding to that prize is set. Next, the control unit 50 turns on all the stop lamps 32 and returns to the start. If the start lever has been turned on (S4-Y), the process proceeds to step S6.

In step S6, it is determined whether or not the left reel 141 has been stopped. If not (S6-N), the left stop button is turned ON (S7), and the left reel 141 is stopped. I do. The control unit 50 outputs an output signal of a stop sound generated during the reel stop operation to the audio output unit 52, and the audio output unit 52 outputs a stop sound from the speaker 20 in response thereto. Then return to the start. If the left reel 141 has been stopped (S6-Y), the process proceeds to step S8.

In step S8, it is determined whether or not the middle reel 142 has been stopped. If not (S8-N), the middle stop button is turned ON (S9), and the middle reel 142 is stopped. I do. The control unit 50 outputs an output signal of a stop sound generated during the reel stop operation to the audio output unit 52, and the audio output unit 52 outputs a stop sound from the speaker 20 in response thereto. Then return to the start. If the middle reel 142 has been stopped (S8-Y), the process proceeds to step S10.

In step S10, it is determined whether or not the right reel 143 has been stopped. If not (S10-N), the right stop button is turned ON (S11), and the right reel 143 is stopped. I do. The control unit 50 outputs an output signal of a stop sound generated at the time of the reel stop operation to the sound output unit 52, and the sound output unit 52 outputs a stop sound from the speaker 20 in response thereto. Then return to the start. If the right reel 143 has been stopped (S10-Y), the process returns to the start. (3-1) When the control unit 50 stops the stepping motors of the corresponding reels 141, 142, 143 and stops those reels, the internal hit of any of the prizes such as BB, RB, SB, replay, etc. If none of the flags indicating the state is set, the control unit 50 receives a stop signal by pressing the multi-button 361 (or leaving the reel 141, 142, or 143 stopped) for a predetermined time. Each reel is stopped at a certain timing. However, when the reels 141, 142, 143 are stopped at the above-mentioned fixed timing, if one of the prize winning conditions is to be achieved, the reel is advanced by one frame (extra rotation by one symbol). ). If any of the prizes still wins, the reels are repeatedly fed until no more prizes are awarded.

In this case, the winning combination is not displayed on the activated line 16 in a state where the three reels 14 are stopped, so that no winning is made and the next game is possible. (3-2) If a flag indicating that any of the prizes is in an internal hit state is set, the control unit 50 controls the stop of each of the reels 141, 142, and 143 by pressing the multi button 361 or the like. If the difference between the time when the stop signal is received and the symbol required to win the prize in the internal hit state reaches the position required for winning is within the specified stop time, the symbol is displayed at the required position if it is within the stop time Stop the reels as required. That is, the symbol is drawn into the required position of the symbol display window 12. In this way, when the internal hit state is set, the winning rate of the prize is increased, or the winning rate is increased so that the winning is almost assured. If it is not within the prescribed stop time, the reels will be sent one frame at a time and stopped as necessary so that no other prize will be won.

To win an RB (regular bonus), the symbols on the reels 141, 142, and 143 are aligned with “BAR-BAR-BAR” on the activated line 16 indicated by the activated line lamp 18. There is a need. In the case of BB [Big Bonus], it is "7-7-7".

When the right reel 143, which is the third reel, stops, the control unit 50 grasps the types and arrangement of the symbols on the activated line 16 indicated by the activated line lamp 18, and determines whether or not a winning has been achieved, and whether or not the winning has been achieved. The type of award that has been won is determined. At that time, the player also knows whether or not a prize has been won, and the type of prize that has been won.

When it is determined that a winning is made, the control unit 50 instructs the medal paying unit 44a to pay out a predetermined number of medals, for example, according to the content of the prize, and displays a number corresponding to the number of payouts. It instructs the number-of-payouts display section 40a to display the number at 40, and further clears a flag indicating the internal winning of the prize. Next, if the prize does not start a special game, the next game becomes possible. If the prize starts a special game such as BB or RB, the hit lamp 10 blinks and the speaker 20 is turned off. It is notified by the sound effect output from that the prize for starting each special game has been won, the game is shifted to the special game, and after the special game, the next general game can be performed.

When it is determined that there is no prize, the internal hit flags for all prizes except the BB flag and the RB flag are cleared, and the next game becomes possible.

The BB and RB internal hit flags continue to be set until BB and RB are won. However, in a game that is repeated without winning a BB or RB when there is a BB flag or an RB flag, the internal lottery is not performed. Alternatively, for example, the lottery may be performed only for all or a part of the small items.

As described above, the player presses the multi-button 361 of the multi-controller 36 a required number of times at a distance away from the gaming device, thereby paying out three medals, the left, center, and right reels 141 and 142. -Simultaneous rotation of 143, stop of the left reel 141, stop of the center reel 142, and stop of the right reel 143 can be performed in this fixed order, so that three medals payable to the player in each game are advantageous. Also, the reels can be stopped in the order of left, middle, and right without fail in the operation procedure, and the user can concentrate on the game.

When paying two or less medals or changing the stop order of the reels 141, 142, 143, the BET button 24, the start lever 28, the left stop button 301, the middle stop button 302, the right It can be executed by operating the stop button 303.

The present invention may be implemented using software instead of means using electric circuits or electronic circuits or mechanical means, or using electric circuits or electronic circuits instead of means using software. It may be performed by mechanical means.

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[Effect of the invention]

 In the gaming machine of the present invention, a series of processing including two or more processes in which a player performs a fixed number of operations on the multi-function operation unit to display the display content on two or more display means in a fixed manner. Is performed by a series of processing means in a certain order, so that the operation procedure is not changed in each game, the operation is easy, and the player can concentrate on the game. This leads to an increase in the operating rate of the gaming device.

In the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, the game can be executed by paying the value means, and when the player has an advantage or disadvantage depending on the amount of the value means to be paid, The game can be advanced under certain advantageous conditions.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a slot machine.

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

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an outline of a processing operation from the start of the game to the stop of each reel.

[Explanation of symbols]

 141 left reel 142 middle reel 143 right reel 301 left stop button 302 middle stop button 303 right stop button 36 multi-controller 361 multi-button

Claims (5)

[Utility model registration claims] The present invention has two or more display means capable of displaying various display contents while continuously changing the display contents. The display contents fixedly displayed by the display means satisfy a predetermined prize condition. Is a gaming machine that executes a corresponding game,
A multi-function operation unit for performing a certain operation by a player; and a series of processing units for performing a series of processes including a plurality of processes for fixedly displaying the display contents on each of the display units in a certain order. A gaming machine, characterized in that the series processing means performs one of a series of processes in accordance with a predetermined order each time a player performs a certain operation on the function operation unit. 2. A rotatably supported rotatable body, wherein a plurality of symbols are displayed on an outer peripheral surface of the gaming machine and one or more of the symbols can be visually recognized by a player when rotation is stopped. It has two or more display devices consisting of a rotary drive device for rotating and driving the rotating body, and the prize corresponds to the fact that the type of the symbol and the stop position of the stopped rotating body attain a predetermined winning condition. The gaming device according to claim 1, wherein the gaming device is a slot machine. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the series of processes performed by the series processing unit includes a process of starting a continuous change display on the display unit. 4. A game system comprising means for holding value means, wherein the game can be executed by paying the held value means. A series of processing performed by the series of processing means includes the step of paying the value means. The gaming device according to claim 1, wherein the gaming device includes: 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the value means paid by the series processing means is constant.