JP3731888B1 - Game machine and setting value changing method - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine and a setting value changing method capable of preventing an unauthorized setting change without incurring costs and simplifying the work related to the setting change.
In step S212, a main control unit 100 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the conduction state of the input port 34a and the input port 34b. In the abnormality processing subroutine, the main control unit 100 prevents the coin insertion and start lever operation from being accepted when both the circuits 36 and 37 become non-conductive when the game is not started, and at the same time, Data indicating the switch operation state is transmitted to the sub-control unit 160. When the sub-control unit 160 receives data, the sub-control unit 160 starts a timer, and when the predetermined time has elapsed, the sub-control unit 160 notifies the occurrence of an abnormality with sound, light, and liquid crystal display by the notification means 38.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a slot machine, or a pachinko machine, and a setting value changing method, and more specifically, configured so that a setting value of a winning probability can be set in a plurality of stages by operating a setting change permission switch. The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a setting value changing method.

  The present invention also applies the above method (step or procedure) to semiconductor memory, LD (laser disk), HD (hard disk), FD (flexible disk), MD (mini disk), CD (compact disk) or DVD (digital versatile). It also relates to a program itself recorded on an information storage medium such as a disk or a digital video disk.

  In recent years, games using not only pachinko machines but also pachislot machines (rotating game machines) have been actively performed in conventional pachinko halls and pachislot halls.

  In the game with this spinning machine, when a player operates a start lever after inserting a predetermined number of medals (game media), a bonus game and a lottery per lot of small plays are executed at that timing. Rotate a plurality of spinning cylinders to start a variable display game that fluctuates a plurality of symbols displayed on the spinning cylinder (usually, the plurality of symbols are pasted on three drums). At the same time, when specific symbols (for example, red 7 symbols) are aligned on the active line, the game enters the big bonus game mode (BB game mode) which is the most advantageous game mode for the player.

  In this big bonus game (BB game), a small role game is consumed a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times), or a regular bonus game (RB game or a jack game) is determined a predetermined number of times (for example, three times). ) When executed, the BB game mode ends, and as a result, about 300 to 700 medals are paid out.

  Furthermore, when the bar symbols are arranged on the active line as specific symbols, the RB game is executed only once, and although it does not reach the BB game, it is possible to obtain about 100 medals. And, for a player, winning a bonus game is the biggest concern in the revolving game.

  In addition, pachinko machines can be said to be similar to pachislot machines. When a pachinko ball (game medium) wins a start chucker, a big hit lottery is executed at that timing, and multiple symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device fluctuate. If the same design (for example, red 7 design with probability variation) is aligned on about 1 to 3 active lines, the jackpot that is most advantageous to the player (generally, When there is a normal jackpot and a probability variation jackpot), and when one big hit game is completed, about 2000 to 3000 pachinko balls are paid out.

  That is, pachinko machines and pachislot machines can be said to be game machines that change to an advantageous state in which a player can acquire a large amount of game media (pachinko balls and medals) when a big hit or bonus occurs in a variable display game. .

  By the way, the conventional gaming machine executes an internal winning lottery such as a big win lottery or a bonus game at the above-mentioned predetermined timing. In the case of a pachislot machine, it is determined by a plurality of lottery tables (in the case of a pachislot machine, a lottery table 1 to a lottery table 6) according to the lowest value “1” to the highest value “6”). The probability of winning a jackpot or bonus game increases as the step setting value increases, so the player searches for a gaming machine having a large step setting value. However, unless the hall side discloses the information of the stage setting value, it is impossible to find such a gaming machine accurately, and the player selects the gaming machine by leaving luck to the heavens.

  In addition, at game halls (hall side) such as pachinko halls and pachislot halls, the winning probability setting value is changed daily for each game machine according to the usage status of each gaming machine up to the previous day and the business policy on that day. ing. This setting value is changed by setting changing means provided inside the casing of the gaming machine. However, in order to prevent an unauthorized change of the setting value, as shown in FIG. 30, setting change permission operated by an operation key is permitted. A switch 1 is provided, and the setting changing means functions only when the switch 1 is ON. As a result, setting values cannot be changed by anyone other than the owner of the operation key.

  Many conventional setting change permission switches 1 have a circuit configuration having only one contact point 1a as shown in FIG. 31, and when the operation key is inserted into the keyhole 2 and rotated, the contact point 1a becomes conductive. When the switch is turned on and the operation key is returned to the original position, the contact 1a is turned off and the switch is turned off.

  In the case of the conventional setting change permission switch having the above-described configuration, a new illegal act by the following method is a problem. In other words, by inserting a wire or the like through a gap in the housing and skillfully operating it, as shown in FIG. 32, the setting change permission switch 1 is turned on by short-circuiting the circuits on both sides of the contact 1a, and the setting value is illegally set. It is an act to change.

  In order to make it difficult to perform such illegal acts, as shown in FIG. 34, two setting change permission switches 1A and 1B that are individually opened and closed are provided, and the setting changing means functions only when both switches are ON. Some are configured as follows. However, even with this configuration, by short-circuiting both switches 1A and 1B, the setting value can be changed illegally although there is some difficulty, and this does not fundamentally solve the problem. . Further, with this configuration, since the two setting change permission switches 1A and 1B must be operated when changing the setting value, there is a problem that the regular setting value changing operation becomes troublesome.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 33, the conventional setting change permission switch has a disadvantage that the abnormality is not notified even if the connection terminal 3 connecting the switch and the control circuit 4 of the slot machine body is disconnected. The same applies to the configuration shown in FIG.

As a highly reliable measure against the act of changing the setting illegally, the time when the setting is changed and the preset business hours are compared, and if it is determined that it is within business hours, an illegal action occurs. Based on information such as the technology for informing the outside (Patent Document 1), the number of game medals IN / OUT in each slot machine, the type of bonus, etc., the remote monitoring device calculates the payout rate of the game medals and A technique for monitoring a setting change (Patent Document 2), and a technique for determining the validity of a setting change based on whether or not a necessary action has been performed when following a predetermined setting change procedure (Patent Document 3) A technique for providing a mechanism for shielding the keyhole of the operation key of the setting change allowance switch so that the operation key cannot be inserted into the keyhole unless the shielding plate is released with a dedicated key (Patent Document 4) It is known.
JP 2003-260167 A JP 2003-250969 A JP 2003-245402 A Noto 3089933

  However, since the techniques described in Patent Documents 1 to 3 monitor unauthorized setting changes by electronic control, a complicated control system combining a large number of control devices is required, and the entire system is expensive. It seems to become. Further, since the technique described in Patent Document 4 is to physically block the keyhole of the operation key to prevent unauthorized setting change, it does not require a complicated control system, but before and after the original setting change operation. In addition, the operation of releasing the shielding plate with the dedicated key and the operation of returning the shielding plate with the dedicated key must be performed separately, and the setting change operation is troublesome.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and can prevent an illegal setting change without incurring a cost, and a simple game machine and a setting value related to the setting change. The purpose is to provide a change method.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine configured to set a winning probability set value in a plurality of stages by operating a setting change permission switch. A control circuit that permits the change of the set value, a first contact that is connected to the first input port of the control circuit via a connection terminal, and a second input port of the control circuit that is connected via the connection terminal A setting change permission switch having a third contact that is brought into conduction with the control circuit via a second contact and the connection terminal, wherein the control circuit is configured such that the first contact is non-conductive and the first contact When two contacts are connected to the third contact and become conductive, the setting value is not allowed to be changed, while the second contact is non-conductive and the first contact is the third contact. When connected to and becomes conductive The setting value is allowed to be changed, and when the first contact and the second contact are turned on, or when the first contact and the second contact are turned off, the setting Change of value and game operation are not allowed.

  A gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, further comprising an informing means for informing an abnormality, wherein the control circuit has the first contact and the second contact in a conductive state. Or when the first contact and the second contact are in a non-conducting state, the notification means is notified of an abnormality.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for changing a set value, comprising: a first contact connected to a first input port of the control circuit via a connection terminal; and a second input port of the control circuit via the connection terminal. It is configured such that the setting value of the winning probability can be set in a plurality of stages by operating a setting change permission switch having a second contact to be connected and a third contact to be in conduction with the control circuit via the connection terminal. In a set value changing method used in a gaming machine, the method includes a control step of permitting the change of the set value, wherein the control step is configured such that the first contact is non-conductive and the second contact is connected to the third contact. When the connection is made conductive, the change of the set value is not allowed, while the second contact is non-conductive and the first contact is connected to the third contact and becomes conductive. Change the set value. When the first contact and the second contact are turned on, or when the first contact and the second contact are turned off, the change of the set value and the game The operation is not permitted.

  The gaming machine of the present invention according to claim 4 is a control circuit that permits a change of the set value in a gaming machine configured to be able to set a set value of a winning probability in a plurality of stages by operating a setting change permission switch. And a first contact connected to the first input port of the control circuit via the connection terminal, a second contact connected to the second input port of the control circuit via the connection terminal, and the connection terminal And a setting change permission switch having a third contact to be in a conductive state with the control circuit, a counter for measuring time, and a notification means for notifying abnormality, wherein the control circuit has the first contact in a non-conductive state. And, when the second contact is connected to the third contact and becomes conductive, the change of the set value is not permitted, while the second contact is non-conductive and the first contact Contact is connected to the third contact And when the first contact and the second contact are in a conducting state, or the first contact and the second contact are in a non-conducting state. When the state is reached, the change of the set value is not permitted, the time measurement by the counter is started, and the abnormality is notified to the notification means when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a setting value changing method comprising: a first contact connected to the first input port of the control circuit via a connection terminal; and a second input port of the control circuit via the connection terminal. It is configured such that the setting value of the winning probability can be set in a plurality of stages by operating a setting change permission switch having a second contact to be connected and a third contact to be in conduction with the control circuit via the connection terminal. In a set value changing method used in a gaming machine, the method includes a control step for permitting change of the set value, a time measuring step for measuring time, and a notifying step for notifying abnormality, wherein the control step includes the first contact point Is non-conductive, and when the second contact is connected to the third contact and becomes conductive, the change of the set value is disallowed, while the second contact is non-conductive, and The first contact When it is connected to the third contact and becomes conductive, the change of the set value is permitted, and when the first contact and the second contact are conductive, or the first contact and When the second contact is in a non-conducting state, the change of the set value is disallowed, time measurement by the time measuring step is started, and an abnormality is notified to the notification step when a predetermined time has elapsed. To do.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to completely prevent an illegal act of changing the setting of the slot machine by short-circuiting the switch circuit. Since this configuration change permission switch has a simple configuration, it can be provided at low cost, and there is an advantage that the work related to the change of the set value is not complicated. In addition, when the switch circuit is short-circuited or when the connection terminal connecting the switch circuit and the control circuit is disconnected, the abnormality can be notified at an early stage, and a prompt response can be made.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, there is an effect that the control circuit can be configured functionally and simply.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the control circuit is configured such that when the first contact and the second contact are in a conductive state, or when the first contact and the second contact are in a non-conductive state. Since the change of the set value and the game operation are not permitted, all operations of the Goto teacher in a state where there is a high possibility that fraud is being performed can be prohibited.

  Further, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the control circuit is configured such that when the first contact and the second contact are in a conductive state, or when the first contact and the second contact are in a non-conductive state. When this happens, the change of the set value is disallowed and the time measurement by the counter is started, and when the predetermined time has elapsed, the notification means is informed of the abnormality, so that the clerk's normal operation before the predetermined time has elapsed On the other hand, since no abnormality is reported, peace is maintained.

  DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of a pachislot machine (rotating drum machine) according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

First embodiment:
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a rotating game machine according to the present invention.

  Reference numeral 1 denotes a swivel type gaming machine body generally called a “pachislot machine”.

  Reference numeral 2 denotes a drum portion, which includes three drums, a left drum 2a, a middle drum 2b, and a right drum 2c. Each drum is provided with a rotating part symbol display LED, which emits light (turns on and blinks) or turns off according to various effects.

  Reference numeral 3 denotes a window provided in the center of the front surface, which is formed of a transparent body so that the symbols attached to the drum unit 2 can be seen. In this window portion 3, there are a total of five effective lines, which are three effective lines extending in the lateral direction and two effective lines intersecting obliquely, with the left drum 2 a and the middle drum 2 b and the middle drum 2 b and the right It is displayed prominently by a line connecting the drums 2c. Note that a rotating body line display LED is embedded below the effective line, and is lit or blinked when winning.

  Reference numeral 4 denotes a display LED block provided on the lower side of the window portion 3, which is composed of display LED groups 4 a to 4 c.

  Reference numeral 4a denotes an inserted number LED, which displays the number of game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 5 or a max bet button or 1 bet button described later for playing a game.

  4b is a medal stored number display LED for displaying the number of stored game medals (number of credits) in a range of, for example, a predetermined maximum number of 50, and a payout effect display at the time of settlement of stored medals.

  4c is a medal payout number display LED which displays the number of payout medals at the time of winning a prize, and also displays a stage setting value of a payout rate and an error code when an error occurs during stopping.

  An adjustment button 6 is used for starting and releasing a medal storage device (not shown) and adjusting the inserted medal and the stored medal.

  Reference numeral 7 denotes a 1-bet button, which is used when inserting one stored medal of the medal storing device in order to play a game.

  Reference numeral 8 denotes a max bet button, which is used when a maximum of three stored medals in the medal storage device are inserted in order to play a game. Note that an LED is provided inside the max bet button 3, and lights up when the max bet button 3 is operable.

  Reference numeral 9 denotes a start lever (a part of the spinning cylinder rotation starting device), which is used when the drum unit 2 is started all at once after inserting a predetermined number of game medals to play a game. The start lever 9 is used to determine a desired set value selected from the step values 1 to 6 when performing the step setting of the payout rate. The start lever 9 is configured to be operated in the up / down / left / right directions. An operation direction indicating a start signal and four operation directions (up / down, left / right) from a start SW sensor and an operation direction sensor, which will be described later, respectively. A signal is output. That is, the start lever 9 is in the “direction input means for the player to input a desired direction” in the claims, and the operation direction sensor is in the “input direction for detecting the direction input by the direction input means in the claims”. It corresponds to “detection means”. However, the number of operation directions to be detected is not limited to four, and an eight-direction detection or an angle of 360 degrees may be strictly detected by adding diagonal directions between the upper, lower, left, and right sides.

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram of a rotating cylinder rotation starting device including the start lever 9, FIG. 22 (A) is a side sectional view showing a state where the rotating cylinder type gaming machine body 1 is attached, and FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the positional relationship of the lever 9 and each detection sensor (the start SW sensor 110 and the operation direction sensor 111).

  The start lever 9 is formed of a hollow spherical transparent plastic, and includes a grip 9a as a grip portion including a nut 61 fixed to an opening, and a tubular or tubular member, and an outer surface of the start lever 9 as necessary. It is comprised by the shaft 9b as an arm part in which the ridge or the step was formed.

  A male screw is formed at the tip (outer end) of the shaft 9b, the nut 61 of the grip 6a can be screwed, and the grip 6a is mounted so as to press against the flange 62 of the shaft 9b. Further, a sliding body 64 having a sleeve 63 and an outer spherical surface is loosely fitted on the shaft 9b. The sliding body 64 is in contact with a spherical receiving seat 66 formed in a through-hole of an attachment member 65 that is screwed and fixed to a frame (not shown) of the swivel type gaming machine body 1.

  The compression spring 67 is mounted between a spring seat 68 fixed to the mounting member 65 and a disc seat 70 that is in contact with and locked to a retaining ring 69 fitted to the shaft 9b. The force in the right direction in the figure is applied. Further, the shaft 9b is pressed rightward by this biasing force, and this force presses the sliding body 64 against the spherical receiving seat 66 via the flange 62 and the sleeve 63, so that no force is applied to the grip 6a. The start lever 9 is elastically held at a horizontal neutral position and can pull or rotate the shaft 9b against the compression spring 67.

  At the rear end (inner end portion) of the shaft 9b, a start SW sensor 110 and an operation direction sensor 111 (for example, the displacement of the rear end of the shaft 9b are optically detected to determine “ON”. “Photosensors” are provided in close proximity. However, as long as the displacement of the shaft 9b is detected, a magnetic sensor or a mechanical sensor may be used.

  Reference numeral 110 denotes a start SW sensor, which generates a start signal and outputs it to the main controller 100 regardless of which direction the start lever 9 is operated.

  The operation direction sensor 111 is composed of four sensors that output signals corresponding to the up, down, left, and right directions in which the start lever 9 is operated. The output signals directly enter a sub-control unit 160 described later, while the main control Since it is not input at all to the section 100, it does not affect the game result. Therefore, the configuration of the invention of the present application does not violate the Act on the Regulation of Customs Business, etc. and the Optimization of Business (Last Amendment: Law No. 55 of May 30, Heisei 15) .

  111U is an upward sensor that detects that the start lever 9 has been operated upward.

  111D is a downward sensor that detects that the start lever 9 has been operated downward.

  111R is a right direction sensor that detects that the start lever 9 has been operated in the right direction.

  111L is a left direction sensor that detects that the start lever 9 has been operated in the left direction.

  Returning to FIG. 1, the description will be continued.

  Reference numeral 10 denotes a stop button portion which is used when stopping the rotating drum portion 2. The stop button section 10 is provided with three buttons, a left stop button 10a, a middle stop button 10b, and a right stop button 10c, and each button can be operated by operating the drum section 2 while it is rotating. The left drum 2a, middle drum 2b, and right drum 2c can be stopped. When the stop button portion is operable, the LEDs built in the stop button 10a, the stop button 10b, and the stop button 10c are lit.

  11 is a display effect device realized by an FPD (flat panel display) such as a display using a cathode ray tube, an LCD (liquid crystal display), a PDP (plasma display panel), or an organic EL (electroluminescence). In addition, various video productions related to the spinning game, notification of necessary information, etc. can be performed.

  A speaker unit 12 is composed of three speakers, an upper left speaker 12a, an upper right speaker 12b, and a lower speaker 12c, and generates a warning sound while changing sound effects and stage setting values according to various effects.

  Reference numeral 13 denotes a game state display LED unit, which is composed of an upper state display LED 13a provided at the top of the display effect device 11, a left state display LED 13b and a right state display LED 13c provided on both side surfaces, and performs various light effects. Can be done effectively. In addition, while the step set value is being changed, blinking is repeated as a warning display.

  Reference numeral 14 denotes a door key hole, which is used when the front door of the swivel-type gaming machine body 1 is opened by the door key, or when the stop is canceled and the game is canceled due to an error.

  Reference numeral 15 denotes a tray, and game medals paid out from a medal payout device (not shown) are discharged from the medal payout opening 16 and can be received up to about several hundreds.

  Reference numeral 17 denotes a logo panel unit, which is used for displaying various trademarks such as “NET” (Next Entertainment Trend) which is the name of the applicant or a model name.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control circuit system of the gaming machine according to the present invention, and is roughly divided into a main block (a portion not surrounded by a broken line) and a sub block (a portion surrounded by a broken line). The main block controls the game result, and the sub block controls the game progress and the various effects of displaying and displaying the result. Further, the signal from the main block is output to the sub block, but conversely, no signal can be received from the sub block to the main block. This is for the purpose of countermeasures against Goto, and is stipulated by laws related to customs business regulations and business optimization.

  The main control unit 100 is an integrated one-chip microcomputer equipped with a microprocessor with a built-in CPU. The ROM 101 stores a control program describing a predetermined data table area and a control procedure of the entire apparatus, a counter, a register, and the like. And a RAM 102 for temporarily storing information necessary for control.

  The main control unit 100 has a start SW sensor 110 (start switch sensor 110), a stop button sensor 120, a medal detection sensor 130, a bet button sensor 140, and a step setting via an I / O port (not shown). The main controller 100 is configured to be able to receive input signals from these.

  Further, the drum unit 2, the medal payout device 18 and the display LED block 4 are connected to the main control unit 100 via an I / O port (not shown). It is configured to be controllable. Further, a sub-control unit 160 is connected to the main control unit 100 via an I / O port (not shown), and control data necessary for various control of the sub-blocks (for example, coin insertion data and winning data). Status data and data indicating the switch operation state of the stage setting unit) are output to the sub-control unit 160.

  Similar to the main control unit 100, the sub-control unit 160 is an integrated one-chip microcomputer equipped with a microprocessor with a built-in CPU, and a ROM (FIG. And a RAM (not shown) for temporarily storing information necessary for the control received from the main control unit 100. The sub-control unit 160 starts a timer based on the data indicating the switch operation state of the stage setting unit, and if it does not turn ON or OFF even after a predetermined time has elapsed, an abnormality occurs in the sound, light, and liquid crystal display. Inform.

  In addition, the display control device 11, the speaker unit 12, the gaming state display LED unit 13, the input SW unit 22 (input switch unit 22), the time measuring unit 23, and the operation direction sensor 111 are connected to the sub control unit 160. The sub-control unit 160 is configured to receive various input signals from these devices and to perform various controls by outputting necessary data and signals.

  The operation direction sensor 111 outputs a direction signal corresponding to the up / down / left / right direction in which the start lever 9 is operated, and the sub-control unit 160 receives the direction signal, and performs various video effects and winning notifications according to the direction signal. Are displayed on the display effect device 11.

  The medal detection sensor 130 outputs a number of pulse signals corresponding to the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 5, and the main control unit 100 receives this pulse signal and displays the number of stored medal in the display LED block 4. Control is performed so that the number of credits increased by the number corresponding to the number of pulses is displayed on the LED 4b.

  The bet button detection sensor 140 outputs a pulse signal in accordance with the operation of the 1 bet button 7 or the max bet button 8, and the main control unit 100 controls the display of the number of inserted LEDs 4a so as to correspond to the obtained pulse signal. To do.

  Further, when the player operates the start lever 9 after inserting a predetermined number of medals, the start SW sensor 110 outputs a start signal, and the main control unit 100 performs random number lottery or the like in response to reception of the start signal. A variable display game operation is started and a drive pulse signal is transmitted to the drum unit 2. The game performed by operating the start lever 9 once is a variable display game of one game, and the player aims to increase the medal by acquiring a bonus game (big bonus or regular bonus). Repeat the game.

  When the predetermined combination is established in the variable display game and the medal is paid out, the main control unit 100 displays the payout number on the medal payout number display LED 4c in the display LED block 4, and uses this as the credit number. In addition, the medal storage number display LED 4b is displayed. When the payout operation is performed with the settlement button 6 or when the number of credits exceeds, for example, the maximum number of 50, the main control unit 100 controls the medal payout device 18 so that the required number of medals can be obtained as medals. It is discharged from the payout opening 16 and accumulated in the tray 15.

  Further, the main control unit 100 outputs control data to the sub-control unit 160 when a small combination is established, especially when a bonus game is won internally.

  When the sub-control unit 160 receives control data from the main control unit 100, the lighting control of the gaming state display LED unit 13 and the control of a speech synthesis LSI (not shown) for generating sound effects from the speaker unit 12 are performed. , And various effects such as display control of characters and background video in the display screen of the display effect device 11 are performed.

  150 is a stage setting unit, and by performing the stage setting operation of the payout rate, which will be described later, the hall side has a stage value 1 to 1 according to the event and the collection status for the release at the newly opened and the profit improvement. A desired set value can be selected from among the six.

  Reference numeral 22 denotes an input SW unit (input switch unit), which sets a warning mode when a stage setting operation for the payout rate is performed, and sets a time zone in which a warning is generated or not generated. The warning mode includes three modes: an on state or an off state of a warning generation function, and a timer state in which a warning is generated only during a set time period. The input SW unit 22 includes an initialization switch for initializing the sub-block and a volume switch used for switching the volume of the speaker unit 12, and functions when both are pressed simultaneously. ing.

  Reference numeral 23 denotes a timekeeping unit composed of a radio timepiece which receives absolute time data from a satellite or the like and records accurate time, and outputs the time measured to the sub-control unit 160.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the control circuit system of the drum unit 2.

  The drum unit 2 includes step motors 19a, 19b, and 19c for controlling the rotation of the three drums of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, and responds to the drive pulse signal from the main control unit 100. The step motors 19a, 19b and 19c are driven, and stop when the supply of the drive pulse signal is stopped.

  The step motors 19a, 19b, and 19c have a 4-phase 1-2 excitation method, the number of steps is 200 steps / rotation (1.8 degrees / step), and when the main control unit 100 inputs 400 drive pulse signals, it is exactly the same. Each index signal (reference position signal) is returned by one revolution from each of the cylinder sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c formed of a photo interrupter that is rotated once and is provided for each drum. The position of can be accurately grasped.

  FIG. 4 is a configuration block diagram of the drum unit 2.

  The rotation shafts of the step motors 19a (not shown), 19b (not shown), and 19c are connected to the center portions of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, which are thick disk-shaped rotating bodies, respectively. It rotates in the direction of the arrow shown (ie, from top to bottom). In addition, a left swirl band 21a, a middle swirl band 21b, and a right swirl band 21c on which various symbols are drawn are attached to the outer peripheral portion of each drum. If they are displayed side by side on the window 3, a prize is awarded. In addition, the star mark, + mark, plum mark (black circle mark) and triangle mark in the figure are shown for convenience and are different from actual ones.

  FIG. 5 is a drum symbol arrangement table.

  In each of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, a swirl belt having a left drum symbol, a middle drum symbol, and a right drum symbol as illustrated in FIG. It is stuck like so.

  Each swirl belt has 21 differently drawn symbols, including the big bonus symbols “Red 7” and “Blue 7”, the cross that triggers the release of the stock big bonus or regular bonus, There are cherries and watermelons that trigger lottery for mode transition from a low probability state to a high probability state, and bells and replays having the opposite function.

  Now, as shown in FIG. 4, the cylinder sensors 20a, 20b, and 20c are provided for the step motors 19a, 19b, and 19c, respectively, and an index signal is 1 from each cylinder sensor in response to one rotation of the step motor. Since the pulse returns, the main control unit 100 grasps the symbol number based on the number of the index signal and the output drive pulse signal, and considers the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. It is always possible to recognize whether it reaches the effective line of each drum.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the drum unit 2. FIGS. 6A and 6B show the state in which the right drum 2c is controlled to be pulled in time series.

  The main control unit 100 receives the start signal of the variable display game, and when the lottery result is won and the winning combination is established, the main control unit 100 performs pulling-in control for drawing in so as to align the symbols of the winning combination on the active line. .

  For example, if the symbol “7, 7” is on the effective line diagonally to the lower right of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b when the big bonus combination is won internally, the pattern is within 4 frames from this effective line. When the stop button 10c is operated in a state where “7” is positioned (see FIG. 6A), the main control unit 100 forcibly aligns it on the effective line and sets “7, 7, 7”. Pull-in control is performed so that the combination is achieved (see FIG. 6B). On the other hand, even if any winning combination is established by lottery, if a predetermined symbol corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed on the active line, it is not advantageous to the player. For example, a big bonus (BB) game is not started unless it is displayed as shown in FIG. This pull-in control is performed not only on the right drum 2c but also on the symbols of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b.

  In the example of FIG. 6, the symbol “7” of the right drum 2 c is exactly 4 frames above, and is arranged on the effective line as a target of pull-in control. However, this pull-in control is not limited to four frames, and the number of pull-in frames can be increased / decreased by software control so as to be adapted to the design specifications or legal regulations.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the configuration of the drum unit 2. FIGS. 7A and 7B show the state in which the right drum 2c is controlled to be avoided in time series.

  When the main control unit 100 receives the start signal of the variable display game, and the lottery result is lost and the combination is not established, the main control unit 100 does not align the symbols of the winning combination (bonus or small combination) on the active line. Perform avoidance control.

  For example, when the big bonus combination is not internally won and the symbols “7, 7” are aligned on the effective line diagonally to the lower right of the stopped left drum 2a and middle drum 2b (so-called reach state) When the stop button 10c is operated by a person who is "eye-pressing" and the symbol "7" is located within one frame from this effective line (referred to as "bitter pressing", see FIG. 7A). ), The main control unit 100 performs the avoidance control in which the symbol “7” is forcibly moved to the next position so that “7, 7, 7” is not aligned on the effective line (FIG. 7B). )reference). This avoidance control is performed not only for the right drum 2c but also for the symbols of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b.

  FIG. 8 is a configuration block diagram of the display effect device.

  The display effect device 11 includes a command receiving unit 11a, a display effect control unit 11b (including a ROM 11c and a RAM 11d), and a display panel 11e.

  FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram of an effect pattern data table stored in the ROM 11c.

  The effect command is composed of 1-byte length mode data and 1-byte length event data, and stores an effect pattern that is the effect content.

  When the sub-control unit 160 receives control data necessary for various controls from the main control unit 100, the sub-control unit 160 transmits an appropriate effect command corresponding to the control data to the display effect device 11 side, and the command receiving unit 11a transmits the effect command. Receive and pass to the display effect control unit 11b.

  When receiving the effect command, the display effect control unit 11b reads the effect pattern corresponding to the effect command from the ROM 11c, expands the data in the RAM 11d, and transmits the data to the display panel 11e, thereby displaying the effect corresponding to the effect command on the display screen. It is configured to display. For example, when the sub-control unit 160 transmits ($ Y0 $ 00) as an effect command, the display panel 11e displays “night effect pattern 0” (second display stage mainly indicating that it is in the second state). It is like that. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 160 transmits ($ Z0 $ 00) as an effect command, the display panel 11e displays “daytime effect pattern 0” (first display stage that mainly indicates that it is in the first state). It is like that. Therefore, the player longs for the daytime stage to be displayed during the game.

  FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram of the winning table.

  The winning table is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, and defines the relationship between the winning combination and the random number used for the symbol lottery in the low probability state and the high probability state.

  For example, in the case of the revolving game machine of the present invention, the random value takes a value of 0 to 65535 at random, and when the start lever 9 draws a symbol in accordance with the operation timing in a low probability state, the random value is If it is in the range of 0 to m1, the big bonus (BB) symbol is won. Similarly, when a symbol is drawn in a high probability state, if the random value is in the range of 0 to n1, the big bonus symbol is won, but since the relationship is m1 <n1, the higher probability state Big bonus symbols are easier to win than in the low probability state. In addition, the probability of winning a cross symbol that triggers the release of regular bonus symbols and stock bonus games (a bonus game won with a random lottery, with a maximum stock of, for example, 255) However, since m3 <n2 and m5 <n3, the bonus symbols are easier to win in the high probability state. When a bonus symbol or a cross symbol is won, flag 1 is set in the flag area of the RAM 102, and it is not cleared until the symbols are aligned on the active line. You can enter a Dracula mission (a big hit sign mode). However, even if the cross symbols are not aligned on the active line, the Dracula mission is automatically started when the predetermined number of games is exhausted.

  On the other hand, for the convenience of explanation, the probability that the cherry symbol and watermelon symbol, which are the lottery triggers for mode transition to the high probability state, and the bell symbol and replay symbol having the opposite function are won is the same for both the high probability state and the low probability state. Yes.

  Therefore, regardless of the probability state, if the random number drawn is in the range of m6 to m7, the cherry symbol is present, the watermelon symbol is in the range of m8 to m9, and the bell symbol is in the range of m10 to m11. If it is in the range of m12 to m13, the replay symbol is won, and if it is a random number other than this, the stock bonus is won or the net is lost. Note that the number of stock bonuses is managed as an 8-bit value, and a maximum of 255 pieces can be stored. In addition, when a pure loss occurs, an RB (regular bonus) is immediately released.

  Normally, the numerical values of m1 to m13 and n1 to n3 are appropriately set in consideration of legal regulations and game characteristics, but the BB winning probability is about “1/300” and the RB winning probability is “1/500”. The winning probability of the cross is about “1/100”, the winning probability of cherry and watermelon is about “1/50”, and the winning probability of bell and replay is about “1/7”.

  In addition, as the winning table, there are six winning tables 1, winning tables 2... Winning table 6 corresponding to the payout rate step values 1 to 6, and the main control unit sets the step values set by the step setting unit 150. The winning table is selected in response to the bonus game and the internal lottery of a plurality of small roles in the variable display game. Note that the expected value for winning the bonus game in the internal lottery is the winning table 1 <winning table 2 <... <Winning table 6, as described in the low probability state and the high probability state. A high setting stand is required.

  FIG. 11 is a payout table showing the relationship between the combination of symbols and the number of acquired medals in a general game.

  BB (Big Bonus) is a title when “Red 7” or “Blue 7” BB symbols are aligned on the active line, and when they are aligned, 15 medals are obtained and the corresponding flag area The flag 1 is set to, and the game enters the big bonus game (BB game: operation of the continuous action device).

  RB (Regular Bonus) is an irregular name, but it is the title when the RB symbols of “Red 7, Red 7, Cross” or “Blue 7, Blue 7, Cross” are aligned on the effective line. 15 medals are acquired, and a flag 1 is set in the corresponding flag area to enter a regular bonus game (RB game: operation of a first type special character).

  When watermelon symbols or cherry symbols are aligned on the active line, 5 or 2 medals are obtained respectively, and when in a low probability state, a promotion lottery for shifting to a high probability state is performed. It is carried out. In addition, when shifting from the low probability state to the high probability state, the screen display is switched from the night screen (second display stage) to the day screen (first display stage) on one of the watermelon or cherry symbols determined by lottery. It is done. Even when the low-probability state shifts to the high-probability state, the second display stage may be switched to the first display stage only when the screen display switching lottery is won.

  When the bell symbols are aligned on the active line, nine medals are obtained, and when in the high probability state, a relegation lottery for shifting to the low probability state is performed.

  Replay is the title when the replay symbols are aligned on the active line. Normally, no medal is acquired, flag 1 is set in the flag area, and the replay operation is performed by operating the start lever 9 of the player. To lower the flag (that is, 0). In other words, the next game can be played without inserting medals, while when in a high probability state, a demotion lottery for shifting to a low probability state is performed.

  In addition, as a result of the lottery of bell symbols or replay symbols being demoted, if the transition from the high probability state to the low probability state, one of the bell symbols or replay symbols determined in the lottery, from the day screen (first display stage) The screen display can be switched to the night screen (second display stage). Even when the high-probability state shifts to the low-probability state, the first display stage may be switched to the second display stage only when the lottery for screen display switching is won.

  This figure does not show a cross symbol, but it has only a function that serves as a lottery opportunity to release a stock bonus, and the number of medals earned is zero even if the cross symbols are aligned.

  FIG. 19 is a schematic front view of the inside of the rotary type gaming machine according to the present invention.

  The drum section 2 is disposed at the center of the spinning cylinder gaming machine body 1 and the medal payout device 18 (medal hopper 18) is disposed below the drum section 2.

  Reference numeral 170 denotes a power supply unit. When the power switch 170c is turned on, power is supplied to each circuit block, and after the initial check and initial setting, a variable display game can be played.

  Reference numeral 170a denotes a setting key switch (also referred to as a setting change permission switch), which is used when setting the stage of the payout rate and checking the stage. By inserting the operation key into the keyhole 170d and rotating it, the state is changed from OFF to ON or vice versa.

  Reference numeral 170b denotes an error release switch, which is used when setting the stage of the payout rate or when canceling the game stop due to an error.

  4c is a medal payout number display LED which displays a step setting value of the payout rate. The value is incremented by 1 every time the error release switch 170b is pressed, and returns to “1” after “6” is displayed. , Turnaround display.

  FIG. 28 is an electric circuit configuration diagram of a stage setting unit including a setting key switch. The numbers have been newly reassigned.

  The setting change permission switch 31 is a two-contact changeover switch having a contact 31a (first contact), a contact 31b (second contact), and a third contact that is in conduction with the control circuit 34, and includes the two contacts. The circuit 35 is connected to the input port 34a (first input port) and the input port 34b (second input port) of the control circuit 34 (corresponding to the main control unit 100) via the connection terminal 33. The contact 31a and the contact 31b are switched by an operation key (not shown) that is operated by being inserted into a key hole 170d (see FIG. 19). The connection terminal 33 may be provided on either the setting change permission switch 31 or the control circuit 34.

  In the initial state where the operation key is not inserted into the key hole 170d (the state shown in FIG. 28), the contact 31a is not connected to GND (ground) of the control circuit 34, and the contact 31b is connected to GND. The setting value is changed to “Disallowed”. On the other hand, when the operation key is inserted into the keyhole 170d and rotated, the contact 31a becomes conductive and the contact 31b becomes non-conductive. Only in this case, the control circuit 34 controls to allow the setting change means to change the set value. is doing.

  Therefore, when changing the setting value, the operation key is inserted into the keyhole 170d and rotated in a predetermined direction, and the setting change permission switch 31 is turned ON. Then, the setting value is changed by setting changing means. After the setting change is completed, if the operation key is returned to OFF and removed from the keyhole 170d, the setting value cannot be changed by anyone other than the operation key storage person.

  The setting change permission switch 31 is as follows when an abnormality occurs due to an unauthorized operation such as Goto. In the initial state of FIG. 28, when the circuit 36 connected via the contact 31a is short-circuited, both the contact 31a and the contact 31b are in a conductive state with GND, so the setting change is “not permitted”. When the circuit 37 connected via the contact 31b is short-circuited, it is in the same state as the initial state, so the setting change is “not permitted”.

  The case where both the circuits 36 and 37 are short-circuited is the same as the case where only the circuit 36 is short-circuited, so that the setting change is “not permitted”. Therefore, no matter how the switch circuit 5 is short-circuited, it is impossible to permit the setting change.

  Further, when both the circuits 36 and 37 are turned on due to a short circuit or the like, or when the connection terminal 3 is disconnected and both the circuits 36 and 37 are turned off, the control circuit 34 is abnormal. Is output to the notification means 8 to notify the abnormality. Thereby, abnormality can be known at an early stage and a quick response can be performed.

  FIG. 29 is an electric circuit configuration diagram of a stage setting unit including a setting key switch, and shows a transitional state in which the setting change permission switch 31 shifts from OFF to ON or from ON to OFF.

  When both the circuits 36 and 37 are in a non-conductive state, the control circuit 34 (main control unit 100) first disables the gaming operation. For example, if both circuits become non-conductive when the game is not started, coin insertion and start lever operation are not accepted. That is, the control circuit 34 disallows the game operation. However, if both circuits become non-conductive when the game is started (when the drum is rotating by coin insertion and start lever operation), a stop button operation is accepted after the internal lottery, and depending on the winning result Stop the design.

  When the control circuit 34 disallows the game operation and transmits data indicating the switch operation state of the stage setting unit (in this case, both the setting change permission switches 31 are non-conductive) to the sub control unit 160, When the controller 160 starts a timer and does not turn ON or OFF after a predetermined time (for example, a specified time of about 1 to 3 seconds), the notifying unit 38 generates an abnormality in the sound, light, and liquid crystal display. Inform. The control circuit in the claims means the control circuit 34 (main control unit 100) and the sub control unit 160.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine according to the present invention configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to flowcharts and the like.

  First, in a state in which the spinning machine is shipped from the factory, the warning mode is set to “ON” as a default, and the stage setting value is set to “1”.

  The game hall side supplies power to each circuit block by opening the front door of the swivel type gaming machine main body 1 and turning on the power switch 170c before allowing the player to play. Checks and initial settings (for example, step set value “1”) are executed, and the sub-control unit 160 sets the warning mode to “ON” so that a variable display game can be played when the front door is closed. Become. Even if the game hall side opens the front door again and operates the input SW unit 22 (operation for simultaneously pressing the initialization switch and the volume switch) in this game-ready state, the sub-control unit 160 does not change the main control unit 100. Since the control data of the stage setting mode of the payout rate is not received from the “warning mode”, the warning mode is not changed from the “on state” to another state (“off state” or “timer state”). Therefore, there is a specific effect that Goto and the like cannot easily change the warning mode.

  It is assumed that the game hall side is changing the setting of the payout rate for the grand opening, the opening of a new store or an event in this setting state.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing main operation processing of the gaming machine according to the present invention.

  An employee of the gaming hall opens the front door of the swing type gaming machine body 1 to turn off the power switch 170c, inserts the setting change key into the setting key switch 170a and turns it to the right to turn it on (FIG. 19). When the power switch 170c is turned on again, power is supplied to each circuit block, and after initial settings and initial checks are performed, the main controller 100 sets in step S200. It is determined whether the key switch 170a is in an ON state.

  If the main control unit 100 is in the ON state, the main control unit 100 calls the setting change subroutine in step S210 and then proceeds to step S211. If not, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S211.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a setting change subroutine.

  When the main control unit 100 calls the setting change subroutine, in step S500, the main control unit 100 transmits control data indicating the start of the step setting mode to the sub-control unit 160. Then, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S510, and the current step set value “ “1” is read and “1” is displayed on the medal payout number display LED 4c (see FIG. 19). The warning operation will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  In step S520, the main control unit 100 accepts a step setting change operation by the medal payout number display LED 4c, displays the changed step setting on the medal payout number display LED 4c (see FIG. 19), and starts the start lever 9 in step S530. It is determined whether or not is operated.

  If the start lever 9 is not operated in step S530, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S520 and repeats the step setting change operation. On the other hand, if the start lever 9 is operated, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S540.

  In step S540, the main control unit 100 writes the selected stage setting value (for example, the maximum value “6”), clears other data stored in the RAM, and proceeds to step S550.

  In step S550, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the step setting change operation has been performed again. If the operation has been performed, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S520 and repeats the step setting change operation. If not, the process proceeds to step S560.

  In step S560, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the setting key switch 170a is in an OFF state (refer to the setting key switch enlarged view in FIG. 19). If it remains in the ON state, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S550. On the other hand, if it is in the OFF state, the process proceeds to step S570.

  In step S570, the main control unit 100 transmits control data indicating the end of the step setting mode to the sub control unit 160, and ends this subroutine.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a warning processing subroutine executed in the sub-block.

  When receiving the control data indicating the start of the step setting mode from the main control unit 100, the sub control unit 160 determines whether or not the warning generation function is in the off state in step S600, and if it is in the off state, the process proceeds to step S630. On the other hand, the warning operation is canceled (stopped), and if not in the OFF state, the process proceeds to step S610.

  In step S610, the sub-control unit 160 determines whether or not the warning generation function is in the timer state. If the timer is in the timer state, the sub-control unit 160 proceeds to step S620, but is not in the timer state (ie, is in the on state). In step S640, a warning is generated. For example, the sub-control unit 160 repeatedly generates loud sounds and words (“settings are being changed”) from the speaker unit 12 as the warning, and performs a brilliant light effect on the gaming state display LED unit 13. Further, the drum unit 2 may be rotated to vibrate.

  In step S620 (timer mode), the sub-control unit 160 determines whether or not the time measured by the time measuring means is within a predetermined time stored in the RAM (for example, from 10 am to 11 pm in the business hours). If it is within the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S640 to generate a warning, while if it is not within the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S630 to cancel (stop) the warning operation.

  After processing either step S630 or step S640, the sub-control unit 160 proceeds to step S650 and accepts a warning mode change operation. For example, since the current warning mode is in the on state, when the input SW unit 22 is operated, it is turned off, and when the input SW unit 22 is operated next, the timer state is entered, and finally it is turned on. Further, since the warning mode is displayed on the display effect device 11, the hall side can be confirmed by looking at the display. As an operation of the input SW unit 22, when both the initialization switch and the volume switch are pressed at the same time and pressed for about 10 seconds, the change input is accepted and the warning mode is changed. The reason why two switches are provided for changing the warning mode and the operation specification is to press and hold simultaneously is to prevent Goto and the like from easily changing the warning mode.

  For setting the predetermined time used in the timer mode, in the stage setting mode, for example, a start time and an end time of the predetermined time are input by using a separately provided time zone setting key. However, the start time or the end time may be input with the volume switch and may be determined and input with the initialization switch, without needing to be provided separately.

  Next, the sub-control unit 160 proceeds to step S660, determines whether or not control data indicating the end of the stage setting mode has been received from the main control unit 100, and proceeds to step S600 if not received. If the same operation is repeated, the process proceeds to step S670 where the warning operation is canceled and the process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 12, the description of the main operation process of the gaming machine according to the present invention is continued.

  As described above, the game hall side inputs the stage setting value “6” of the payout rate before making the player play, hits the start lever 9 once to confirm the setting value, and turns off the setting key switch 170a. Then, the main control unit 100 sets the set value to “6” in step S211 and executes a hardware abnormality check (initial setting). Note that since all data (for example, stock bonus data) and flags such as BB and RB are not cleared, BB and RB continue as they are even after the setting is changed, and the stock is not cut off.

  In the same step, the main control unit 100 draws and determines the number of games (the number of released games) and the probability state until the bonus game is released according to the step set value. For example, the main control unit 100 performs random lottery for the number of released games to any number from 1 to 1300 games and for the probability state to be either high or low, depending on the stage setting value (values 1 to 6). The probability of being advantageous or unfavorable for the player is distributed, and here, it is assumed that the number of released games has become a low probability state with 500 games as a result of the lottery.

  In addition, the main control unit 100, in the same step, selects a small role for switching the display stage of the display effect device 11 from among cherry and watermelon, which are small roles used for the promotion lottery from the low probability state to the high probability state. A lottery for (first lottery small role) is executed (promotional small role function sorting lottery). In this lottery, it is assumed that the probability that Cherry becomes the first lottery role is 90%, and that Cherry becomes the first lottery role and watermelon becomes the second lottery role.

  In the same step, the main control unit 100, in the same step, out of the bells and replays, which are the small roles used for the relegation lottery from the high probability state to the low probability state, changes the display stage of the display effect device 11 (first (3 lottery small roles) is executed (relegation small role function distribution lottery). In this lottery, it is assumed that there is a 90% probability that Bell will be the third lottery role, and that Bell is the third lottery role and the replay is the fourth lottery role. However, these small role function sorting lotteries may be performed between the end of one variation display game and the start of the next variation display game. The effect is that the first lottery and second lottery, and the third lottery and fourth lottery are not fixed, so that the player can demonstrate imagination and reasoning about the internal state accordingly. It is possible to improve the game performance of the swing type gaming machine.

  Then, when the main control unit 100 outputs control data to the sub-control unit 160 in order to set display of the initial screen in the same step, as described above, since the big hit probability is in a low probability state, for example, the sub-control When the unit 160 transmits ($ Y0 $ 01) as an effect command, the display effect device 11 is a second display stage mainly showing that the display panel 11e is in the second state, and the full moon in the night sky, Dracula Castle “Night effect pattern 1” composed of the cemetery screen is displayed (see FIG. 13A, “Night normal screen”).

  Next, the main control unit 100 determines whether there is an abnormality in the conduction state of the input port 34a (first input port) and the input port 34b (second input port) in step S212. After calling the abnormality processing subroutine in step S220, the process proceeds to step S221. On the other hand, if there is no abnormality, the process proceeds to step S221.

  In this abnormality processing subroutine, the main control unit 100 prevents the coin insertion and start lever operation from being accepted when the both circuits 36 and 37 become non-conductive in a state where the game is not started (the game operation is not performed). At the same time, data indicating the switch operation state of the stage setting unit is transmitted to the sub-control unit 160.

  When the sub-control unit 160 receives the data, the sub-control unit 160 starts a timer, and when the predetermined time of about 1 to 3 seconds has not passed, the sub-control unit 160 generates an abnormality in the sound, light, and liquid crystal display by the notification unit 38. When the abnormality is canceled by the operation of the store clerk, the abnormality notification is terminated and the process proceeds to step S221.

  Next, in step S221, the main control unit 100 confirms whether or not the player has inserted a required number of game medals by the medal detection sensor 130 or the bet button sensor 140, and has inserted a predetermined number. In this case, the process proceeds to step S222, but if not input, the process returns to step S221 via step S212 and waits until there is an input operation (that is, steps S212 and S221 are looped).

  Next, in step S222, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not to output control data indicating that a game medal has been inserted, and outputs control data to the sub-control unit 160 only once per game. After that, the process proceeds to step S230.

  When receiving the control data, the sub-control unit 160 determines in step S223 whether or not to display the direction in which the start lever 9 should be operated, and if so, after calling the direction display processing subroutine. While the process proceeds to step S230, if not displayed, the process proceeds to step S230 as it is.

  For example, in step S223, the sub-control unit 160 performs a lottery with a winning probability of about 5% to 10%, and determines that a display effect is performed if the winning is made. In addition, the lottery is performed with a difference in the winning probability according to the probability state so that the winning probability is about 1% to 2% in the low probability state and the winning probability is about 25% to 50% in the high probability state. (In other words, if a lottery is performed so that the display effect is more likely to be won in a higher probability state than in a low probability state), it is in a high probability state or in a low probability state depending on the frequency of the direction display effect. The player can be very enthusiastic about the subsequent variable display game.

  FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram of an effect screen displayed by the display effect device 11 and shows a state in which the direction display processing subroutine is executed and the direction display effect is performed.

  FIG. 23 (A) shows a case where only a left arrow is additionally displayed on the “daytime normal screen” shown in FIG. 13 (B), indicating that the player should operate the start lever 9 to the left. It appeals to. It should be noted that not only the left direction but also right and vertical arrows are displayed as appropriate.

  Also, when the lottery is already over and the bonus game is won, as shown in FIGS. 23 (B) and 23 (C), a direction display effect (for example, direction display different from the normal arrow) is shown. If the characters “BONUS” are displayed on the arrows, or if the premier character Princess Sarah or the like performs an operation direction), the player can be excited and moved.

  Next, in step S230, the main control unit 100 checks whether or not the player has started the variable display game by operating the start lever, and if started, proceeds to step S240 while starting. If not, the process returns to step S212 and waits until there is a start operation (that is, loops from step S212 to step S230).

  Next, the main control unit 100 executes main processing of the variable display game in step S240. For example, when the player operates the start lever 9 after inserting a predetermined number of medals, a start signal is output from the start SW sensor 110, so the main control unit 100 performs random number lottery in accordance with the reception timing of the start signal. Then, the random number lottery value is compared with the winning table in the low probability state to determine whether or not a prize has been won (see the description of FIG. 10).

  Then, the main control unit 100 rotates the drum unit 2 all at once, and a plurality of symbols displayed on the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c (in this embodiment, each drum has 21 The change display game is changed, and a lottery result command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 160.

  Based on the lottery result command and the up / down / left / right direction signal output from the operation direction sensor 111 when the start lever 9 is operated, the sub-control unit 160 causes the display effect device 11 to respond to the random number lottery result and the operation direction. The notice is displayed and the player is alerted.

  For example, when the big bonus or regular bonus is won in the state where the direction display effect is not performed, the Dracula mission in the jackpot sign mode is started and the gate of the Dracula Castle is enlarged and displayed (see FIG. 14A). ) Open the closed door after entering the inside of Dracula Castle (see FIGS. 14B and 14C), and display the luxurious temple in Dracula Castle (see FIG. 14D). Also, as other premier announcement displays, the character's butler appears digging out the letters “BONUS” and “Princess Sarah” from the grave hole in the center of the screen, with the cry of “Ollya” and the sound effect of “Tiroro Loroan” (See FIGS. 15A and 15B).

  In addition, when performing notification display of cherry or watermelon, or bell or replay, which is called a rare small role, red, green, or yellow or silver bats are displayed as “bass, bass, While a sound effect “bass” is displayed, a state of flying from the Dracula Castle displayed in the center of the screen is displayed (see FIG. 16), and in the case of a loss, no special notification is displayed. However, even in the case of a loss, in order to improve the gameability by giving the player a sense of tension, a black bat that means a loss is skipped on the screen as needed, as with bonuses and rare small role announcements. Or a butler may dig a skull from a grave hole and appear.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 160 receives the lottery result command and the direction signal in a state where the player has performed the direction display effect before performing the start operation of the variable display game, a plurality of items related to the result of the internal lottery are received. The video effect to be displayed is selected from the video effects according to the direction indicated by the direction signal and displayed on the display effect device 11.

  For example, the sub-control unit 160 displays the direction to be input on the display device when the player operates the start lever 9 in the left direction in the display state of FIG. If the direction detected by the detection means coincides with the direction displayed on the display device), the display screen is scrolled in the detected direction, and based on the lottery result command, cherry or watermelon or bell or replay of the winning small part Display the symbol and notify the player. When the bonus game is won by the lottery result command, the bonus game is played without scrolling the display screen in a direction different from the detected direction (that is, the direction other than the left) or without scrolling the display screen. A video effect indicating the winning is displayed on the display effect device 11.

  Conversely, in the display state of FIG. 23A, when the player operates the start lever 9 in a direction other than the left direction (that is, the direction to be input is displayed on the display device and detected by the input direction detecting means). If the displayed direction does not match the direction displayed on the display device), the player can display the winning small role cherry, watermelon, bell or replay symbol based on the lottery result command without scrolling the display screen. To announce. When the bonus game is won by the lottery result command, the display screen is scrolled in the detected direction or the direction to be input (that is, the left direction), and a video effect indicating that the bonus game is won is displayed. 11 is displayed.

  Further, the sub-control unit 160 displays the direction to be input on the display device when the player operates the start lever 9 in the left direction in the display state of FIG. 23B or FIG. 23C. And when the direction detected by the input direction detecting means coincides with the direction displayed on the display device), the display screen is scrolled in the detected direction to display a video effect indicating that the bonus game is won. It is displayed on the device 11 (see FIG. 15A or FIG. 15B). On the other hand, if the player operates the start lever 9 in the other direction even though the bonus game is won and the direction to be input is displayed on the display device, the bonus game is invalidated. It may be. By doing so, it is possible to give the player a sense of tension. Alternatively, the bonus game winning invalidity may be displayed once, and then the bonus game may be won again.

  Note that, as shown in FIGS. 24A to 24C, the direction display effects may be displayed simultaneously by selecting a plurality of directions from four directions (up, down, left, and right) instead of only one direction (eg, arrows). Means two to four).

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 25A to 25C, the lottery results may be displayed on a plurality of arrows to allow the player to select a desired result.

  In this case, “BONUS” is operated by operating the left direction, “NG” is operated by operating the right direction, “Multiple Question Marks” is operated by operating the upward direction, and “PRESENT” is operated by operating the downward direction. When operated in the direction, the lottery result means “bonus”, “out of”, “unknown”, and “something hits (for example, high probability state)”.

  Returning to FIG. 12, the description will be continued.

  In step S240, the main control unit 100 aligns the symbols of the combination on the active line when the winning combination is established as a result of the internal lottery as described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. Pull-in control, or conversely, if the combination is lost and the combination is not established, avoidance control is performed to prevent the winning combination (bonus or small combination) from being arranged on the active line.

  The main control unit 100 wins the game if the same symbol is displayed on the window 3 along the active line in each variation display game of the general game, and the game medal is paid out according to the payout table shown in FIG. It pays out from the device (generally called “medal hopper”), is discharged from the medal payout port 16, and proceeds to step S250. In the big bonus game (BB game), one set of RB games (Jack game or first-class special object) is immediately repeated in 6 games, and when the number of acquired games exceeds 375, the BB game mode Exit. In the regular bonus game (RB game), six jack games are executed, and the RB game mode is terminated.

  Next, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not a lottery winning combination has been established as a result of the internal lottery in step S250. If it is established, the process proceeds to step S260. If not established, the process proceeds to step S212. Return and repeat the same process.

  FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing a promotion display stage processing subroutine of the swivel type gaming machine according to the present invention.

  When the main control unit 100 enters this subroutine, in step S300, the lottery winning combination (cherry or cherry) that triggers the lottery for shifting the mode to the high probability state in which the winning probability is a low probability state in step S300. If it is not a low-probability and promoted lottery winning combination, the process is terminated and the subroutine is exited. On the other hand, if it is an promoted lottery winning combination, the process proceeds to step S310.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S310, the main control unit 100 performs a mode transition lottery from the low probability state to the high probability state, and if it is lost, the main control unit 100 ends and exits this subroutine (that is, maintains the low probability state). If it is a win, the mode shifts to the high probability state in step S320, and then the flow shifts to step S330.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S330, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the promoted lottery prize is the first lottery prize (in this case, cherry) for switching the display stage of the display device. Otherwise, the process ends and exits from this subroutine. On the other hand, if it is the first drawing lotion, the process proceeds to step S340.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S340, the main control unit 100 performs screen display switching lottery from the night stage to the day stage (that is, from the second display stage to the first display stage). If the player wins the game (ie, keeps the night stage), the clock is displayed in full screen in step S350, and the clock hands are displayed at high speed with the sound effect “Khan, Khan, Khan, Wow Wow”. Then, the screen is switched to the daytime stage and the process is terminated (see “normal daytime screen” in FIG. 13B). In this subroutine, step S340 for performing screen display switching lottery is provided, but step S340 is eliminated and the process proceeds to step S350 without executing display switching lottery. All screen displays may be switched.

  Finally, when the main control unit 100 exits the promotion display stage processing subroutine, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S270 of FIG.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a demotion display stage processing subroutine of the swivel type gaming machine according to the present invention.

  When the main control unit 100 enters this subroutine, in step S400, the relegation lottery (bell or bell) that triggers the lottery for the mode change to the low probability state in which the lottery that has a high probability of jackpot and is established is shifted to the low probability state. If it is not a high-probability and demoted lottery, the process ends and exits this subroutine. On the other hand, if it is a demoted lottery, the process proceeds to step S410.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S410, the main control unit 100 performs a mode transition lottery from the high probability state to the low probability state, and if it is lost, the main control unit 100 ends and exits this subroutine (that is, maintains the high probability state). If it is a win, the mode shifts to the low probability state in step S420, and then the flow shifts to step S430.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S430, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the demoted lottery role is a third lottery role (in this case, a bell) for switching the display stage of the display device. Otherwise, the process ends and exits from this subroutine. On the other hand, if it is the third lottery winning combination, the process proceeds to step S440.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S440, the main control unit 100 performs screen display switching lottery from the day stage to the night stage (that is, from the first display stage to the second display stage). If the player is selected (ie, keeps the daytime stage), the clock is displayed in full screen in step S450, and the clock hands are displayed at high speed with the sound effect “Khan, Khan, Khan, Wow Wow”. After rotating with, switch the screen to the night stage and finish. In this subroutine, step S440 for performing screen display switching lottery is provided. However, if step S440 is eliminated and the process proceeds to step S450 without executing the display switching lottery, the bell is the third lottery bonus. All screen displays may be switched.

Second embodiment:
FIG. 26 is a schematic diagram of a swivel type gaming machine according to the present invention, in which FIG. 26 (A) is a schematic front view and FIG. 26 (B) is an enlarged view of a main part.

  Two buttons that can be operated independently are arranged in parallel at the position of the max bet button 8 shown in FIG. 1, the left button corresponds to the max bet button 8, and the right button generates a start signal only. Button 9c.

  Reference numeral 9d denotes a direction input lever for inputting up, down, left, and right operation directions, and is provided at the position of the start lever 9 shown in FIG. The function of the start lever 9 in FIG. 1 is realized by the start button 9c and the direction input lever 9d. By configuring in this way, the player can play the game with almost the same operation as before, and further satisfy the legal requirements regarding regulations on customs business and business optimization. it can.

  In addition, although not shown, the operation direction input function is deleted from the function of the start lever 9 shown in FIG. 1, and a joystick, a cross key, etc. are separately provided in the revolving game machine so that only the operation direction can be input. Good.

Third embodiment:
FIG. 27 is a schematic diagram of a swivel type gaming machine according to the present invention, FIG. 27 (A) is a schematic front view, and FIG. 27 (B) is an enlarged view of a main part.

  A joystick 9e is provided near the position of the max bet button 8 shown in FIG. The joystick 9e has the functions of the start lever 9 and the max bet button 8 shown in FIG. 22, and the max bet button 8 is provided on the top of the grip 9a of the start lever 9 including the start SW sensor 110 and the operation direction sensor 111. It has a structure like that attached.

  When performing the variable display game, the player first holds the joystick 9e lightly with his left hand and puts his left thumb on the max bet button 8.

  In this state, when the player presses the max bet button 8, a predetermined number of game media stored in the storage device are inserted, and the joystick 9e is moved in any of the up / down / left / right (UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT) directions. When the operation is performed, a start signal is generated from the start SW sensor 110, the direction in which the joystick is operated is detected from the operation direction sensor 111, and the main control unit 100 performs an internal lottery for winning a bonus game or a plurality of small roles. , The plurality of spinning cylinders are rotated, the plurality of symbols displayed on the spinning cylinder are changed, and the video effects related to the internal lottery result are displayed on the display device.

  As described with reference to FIG. 22, the operation direction sensor 111 includes four sensors that output signals corresponding to the up, down, left, and right directions in which the start lever 9 is operated, and the output signals are directly transmitted to the sub-control unit 160. On the other hand, no input is made to the main control unit 100. Further, even if the maximum bet button 8 is provided on the top of the joystick 9e, it does not affect the game result.

  Therefore, the configuration of the invention of the present application does not violate the Act on the Regulation of Customs Business, etc. and the Optimization of Business (Last Amendment: Law No. 55 of May 30, Heisei 15) .

  Other configurations and operations are the same as those described in FIG. 1 to FIG.

It is a front schematic diagram of the rotary type gaming machine according to the present invention. It is a block diagram of the control circuit system of the rotary type game machine which concerns on this invention. 3 is a block diagram of a control circuit system of a drum unit 2. FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a drum unit 2. It is a symbol arrangement table of the drum. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a drum unit 2. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a drum unit 2. It is a configuration block diagram of a display effect device. It is a conceptual diagram of the effect pattern data table stored in ROM11c. It is a conceptual diagram of a winning table. It is a payout table showing the relationship between the combination of symbols and the number of acquired medals in a general game. It is a flowchart which shows the main operation | movement process of the rotary type game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a schematic diagram of the effect screen which the display effect apparatus 11 displays. It is a schematic diagram of the effect screen which the display effect apparatus 11 displays. It is a schematic diagram of the effect screen which the display effect apparatus 11 displays. It is a schematic diagram of the effect screen which the display effect apparatus 11 displays. It is a flowchart which shows the promotion display stage process subroutine of a spinning cylinder type game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the demotion display stage processing subroutine of the spinning cylinder type game machine which concerns on this invention. It is an internal front schematic diagram of the rotary type gaming machine according to the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows a setting change subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the warning process subroutine performed with a subblock. It is explanatory drawing of the rotating cylinder rotation starting apparatus containing the start lever. It is a schematic diagram of the effect screen which the display effect apparatus 11 displays. It is a schematic diagram of the effect screen which the display effect apparatus 11 displays. It is a schematic diagram of the effect screen which the display effect apparatus 11 displays. It is a mimetic diagram of a turn type game machine concerning the present invention. It is a mimetic diagram of a turn type game machine concerning the present invention. It is an electric circuit block diagram of the stage setting part containing the key switch for a setting. It is an electric circuit block diagram of the stage setting part containing the key switch for a setting. It is a diagram showing the inside of the housing of the slot machine. It is the electric circuit diagram 1 of the control system containing the conventional setting change permission switch. It is a figure showing the state which the short-circuit generate | occur | produced in the said electrical circuit diagram. It is a figure showing the state from which the connection terminal removed in the said electrical circuit diagram. It is the electrical circuit diagram 2 of the control system containing the conventional setting change permission switch.

Explanation of symbols

1-drum type game machine body 2 Drum part 2a Left drum 2b Middle drum 2c Right drum 3 Window part 4 Display LED block 4a Number of inserted LEDs
4b Medal storage number display LED
4c Medal payout number display LED
4d Number of games display LED
4e Operation indicator LED
5 Medal slot 6 Settlement button 7 1 bet button 8 Max bet button 9 Start lever (rotating cylinder rotation starting device)
9a Grip 9b Shaft 9c Start button 9d Direction input lever 9e Joystick 10 Stop button part 10a Left stop button 10b Middle stop button 10c Right stop button 11 Display effect device 11a Command receiving part 11b Display effect control part 11c ROM
11d RAM
11e Display panel 12 Speaker unit 12a Upper left speaker 12b Upper right speaker 12c Lower speaker 13 Game state display LED unit 13a Upper state display LED
13b Left status indicator LED
13c Right status indicator LED
14 door key hole 15 tray 16 medal payout opening 17 logo panel section 18 medal payout device 19a step motor (for left drum)
19b Step motor (for medium drum)
19c Step motor (for right drum)
20a Cylinder sensor (for left drum)
20b Cylinder sensor (for medium drum)
20c Cylinder sensor (for right drum)
21a Left swirl belt 21b Middle swirl belt 21c Right swirl belt 22 Input SW section (input switch section)
23 Timekeeping section 31 Setting change permission switch 31a Contact (first contact)
31b Contact (second contact)
33 Connection terminal 34 Control circuit 34a Input port (first input port)
34b Input port (second input port)
35 switch circuit 36 circuit 37 circuit 38 notification means 100 main control unit 101 ROM
102 RAM
110 Start SW sensor (Start switch sensor)
111 Operation direction sensor 111U Up direction sensor 111D Down direction sensor 111R Right direction sensor 111L Left direction sensor 120 Stop button sensor 130 Detection sensor 140 Bet button sensor 150 Step setting unit 160 Sub control unit 170 Power supply unit 170a Setting key switch 170b Error release Switch 170c Power switch 170d Keyhole

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine configured to be able to set the winning probability setting value in multiple stages by operating the setting change permission switch,
A control circuit that permits the change of the set value;
A first contact connected to the first input port of the control circuit via a connection terminal, a second contact connected to the second input port of the control circuit via the connection terminal, and the connection terminal via the connection terminal Comprising a control circuit and a setting change permission switch having a third contact for conducting,
When the first contact is non-conductive and the second contact is connected to the third contact and becomes conductive, the control circuit does not allow the setting value to be changed. When two contacts are non-conductive and the first contact is connected to the third contact and becomes conductive, the setting value is allowed to be changed, and the first contact and the second contact are Disabling the change of the set value and game operation when the conductive state is established, or when the first contact and the second contact are rendered non-conductive,
A gaming machine characterized by In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
An informing means for informing the abnormality,
When the first contact and the second contact are in a conductive state, or when the first contact and the second contact are in a non-conductive state, the control circuit causes the notification means to notify the abnormality. thing,
A gaming machine characterized by A first contact connected to the first input port of the control circuit via a connection terminal, a second contact connected to the second input port of the control circuit via the connection terminal, and the connection terminal via the connection terminal In a setting value changing method used in a gaming machine configured to be able to set a setting value of a winning probability in a plurality of stages by operating a setting change permission switch having a third contact to be in conduction with a control circuit,
Including a control step of allowing change of the set value,
In the control step, when the first contact is non-conductive and the second contact is connected to the third contact and becomes conductive, the change of the set value is not permitted. When two contacts are non-conductive and the first contact is connected to the third contact and becomes conductive, the setting value is allowed to be changed, and the first contact and the second contact are Disabling the change of the set value and game operation when the conductive state is established, or when the first contact and the second contact are rendered non-conductive,
A setting value changing method characterized by In a gaming machine configured to be able to set the winning probability setting value in multiple stages by operating the setting change permission switch,
A control circuit that permits the change of the set value;
A first contact connected to the first input port of the control circuit via a connection terminal, a second contact connected to the second input port of the control circuit via the connection terminal, and the connection terminal via the connection terminal A setting change permission switch having a third contact to be in conduction with the control circuit;
A counter that measures time,
An informing means for informing the abnormality,
When the first contact is non-conductive and the second contact is connected to the third contact and becomes conductive, the control circuit does not allow the setting value to be changed. When two contacts are non-conductive and the first contact is connected to the third contact and becomes conductive, the setting value is allowed to be changed, and the first contact and the second contact are When the conducting state is established, or when the first contact and the second contact are brought into a non-conducting state, the change of the set value is not permitted, and the time measurement by the counter is started, and a predetermined time has elapsed. Then, let the notification means notify the abnormality,
A gaming machine characterized by A first contact connected to the first input port of the control circuit via a connection terminal, a second contact connected to the second input port of the control circuit via the connection terminal, and the connection terminal via the connection terminal In a setting value changing method used in a gaming machine configured to be able to set a setting value of a winning probability in a plurality of stages by operating a setting change permission switch having a third contact to be in conduction with a control circuit,
A control step for allowing change of the set value;
A timing step to measure time;
A notification step for notifying abnormality,
In the control step, when the first contact is non-conductive and the second contact is connected to the third contact and becomes conductive, the change of the set value is not permitted. When two contacts are non-conductive and the first contact is connected to the third contact and becomes conductive, the setting value is allowed to be changed, and the first contact and the second contact are When the conducting state is reached, or when the first contact and the second contact are brought into a non-conducting state, the change of the set value is disallowed, and the time measurement by the timing step is started, and a predetermined time Let the notification step notify the abnormality when it has passed,
A setting value changing method characterized by

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