JP3786351B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly to a storage number display technique for accumulating and displaying a payout number of game media when a big win mode, a small win mode, a small role mode, etc. are arranged along a winning line.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a slot machine has been provided with a start lever for starting a game, three sets of rotating reels, three sets of stop buttons corresponding to these rotating reels, etc., and a player receives one medal as a game medium. -Three cards are inserted, and three sets of rotating reels are simultaneously rotated by operating the start lever, and three stop buttons are sequentially operated to stop the rotating three sets of rotating reels at a desired timing, respectively. .
[0003]
A plurality of types of symbols (for example, “7”, “BAR”, “Cherry”, “Replay diagram”, etc.) are marked on the outer peripheral surface of each rotary reel. As a combination of stop symbols displayed on the display window on the front part of the slot machine when sequentially stopped, among the winning patterns, the jackpot mode, the jackpot mode, the small role mode, the replay mode, and the outplay mode It stops at either. When any one of the big hit mode, the small win mode, or the small role mode is completed, a predetermined number of medals (for example, 15 for the big win mode) are paid out as a prize.
[0004]
By the way, when the medal payout is set to the storage mode, the accumulated storage number (so-called credit number) obtained by sequentially adding the payout number with the upper limit number being 50 is displayed on the display. Thus, when the storage mode is set and there are a plurality of storages, the storage can be performed by operating the bet button once to three times without actually inserting medals from the insertion slot. This means that the necessary number of cards is inserted from among the number of games, which simplifies the game start operation and facilitates the progress of the game by the player.
[0005]
Here, in the conventional stored number addition control, when the number of medals to be paid out as a prize is added to the current stored number, if the accumulated stored number is within the upper limit of 50, one is added. The final added number is displayed while displaying the number of intermediate additions each time. For example, when the current number of stored sheets is “40” and eight small bonuses are generated, the stored number display shows “40” → “41” → “42” → “43 "..." 48 "is finally displayed. In this case, after the stored number “48” is displayed, the bet button for starting the next game can be operated, or a medal can be inserted.
[0006]
On the other hand, when the number of medals to be paid out is added to the current stored number, if the cumulative stored number exceeds the upper limit of 50, for example, the current stored number is “40” and 15 big hits or small hits are In such a case, the stored number indicator displays “40” → “41” → “42” → “43”... More than 5 medals are actually paid out. In this case, after the payout of 5 medals is completed, the bet button for starting the next game can be operated or the medal can be inserted. Wait for the game to start.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the conventional slot machine, as described above, when a big win or a small win occurs, or when a small combination occurs, the upper limit is the accumulated number of medals paid out in the current stored stored number. If the number does not exceed 50, the final stored number is displayed after the display of the previous stored number is displayed one after the other, and the final stored number is displayed. Since the processing time until the end is long and the final display of the stored number is completed, it becomes possible to bet medals, and there is a problem that the start of the next game by the player is delayed.
[0008]
In addition, if the accumulated number of medals paid out this time exceeds the upper limit of 50, the final stored number is displayed after an intermediate display in which one is added to the previous stored number display. Is displayed, and then the medal is paid out. After the medal payout is completed, the bet of the medal becomes possible, so that the start of the next game by the player is delayed and the player becomes frustrated. There is a problem that the profitability on the hall side is reduced.
[0009]
The object of the present invention is to promptly count up the number of storages associated with the payout of game media, to facilitate the progress of the game, to improve the profitability of the hall side, etc. It is.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The slot machine according to claim 1 is a symbol display means for variably displaying game symbols, and a grant means for giving a predetermined number of game media to a player when a specific symbol mode is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. And a stored number storage means for storing the accumulated number of game media provided by the providing means within a predetermined upper limit number, and the stored number stored in the stored number storage means.In a slot machine comprising a stored number display, a stored number display control means for controlling the stored number display, a payout means for paying out game media, and a hopper control means for controlling the payout means,Game media by giving meansThe stored number display control means causes the accumulated number stored in the stored number display to be updated and stored in the stored number display means, and sequentially displays the added intermediate number incremented one by one on the stored number display. Determining means for determining whether or not the number obtained by adding the number of game media granted this time to the stored storage number exceeds the upper limit number, and if the determination means determines that the upper limit number is exceeded, the hopper control means And a control means for storing and updating the upper limit number as the accumulated stored number in the stored number storage means and instructing the payout instruction simultaneously with the switching display. Thus, the payout means starts to pay out the number of game media in excess of the upper limit number.
[0017]
  When the game symbol of the symbol display means is variably displayed by the start lever operation, and the specific symbol mode such as the big hit mode, the small hit mode, the small role mode is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit by the operation of the stop button, “15 A predetermined number of game media such as “sheets”, “8”, “5”, etc. are given to the player. In this case, when the storage mode is set, the cumulative storage number obtained by adding the number of game media given this time is stored within a predetermined upper limit number.
[0018]
  As described above, when a game medium is given, if the number of added game media is added to the stored storage number exceeds the upper limit number, the number of mediums given this time is displayed as the current stored number display. Increments one by oneIn the middle of addingIt is displayed through the update display one after another, but the incrementIn the middle of addingUpdate sequentiallySwitching toSimultaneously with the start of display, the number of game media exceeding the upper limit is paid out. Therefore, the payout of the game medium can be performed at an early stage from the start timing of the count-up display of the stored number.
  In this case, when the determination unit determines that the number obtained by adding the number of game media granted this time by the adding unit to the stored storage number exceeds the upper limit number, the determination unit controls the hopper control unit. Maximum number of sheetsA command for paying out the game media in excess of the number is instructed, and the upper limit number is stored in the stored number storage means as the accumulated stored number.Therefore, the storage number addition process can be speeded up, and the storage number can be counted up and the game medium can be quickly paid out by parallel processing.
[0019]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, 1 to 3 medals as game media are inserted, the three levers are rotated by operating the start lever, and then the three rotating reels are rotated by sequentially operating the three stop buttons. The present invention provides a slot machine that, when stopped sequentially, obtains a payout of medals according to a stop symbol displayed along a winning line through a display window among a plurality of game symbols respectively marked on three rotary reels. It is an example when applying.
[0020]
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the slot machine 1 has a main body case 2 having a rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and the main body case 2 is fixedly attached to an island structure (not shown) of a game hall. And a front cover member 4 pivotally attached to the housing case 3 so as to be openable and closable and closing the front side of the housing case 3.
[0021]
Inside the main body case 2, there are three rotary reels 5 to 7, a plurality of drive motors 8 to 10 for rotationally driving the rotary reels 5 to 7, and motor drive means for driving and controlling the drive motors 8 to 10, respectively. 11, a main control board 13 mainly responsible for game control, a lamp group comprising a plurality of lamps 17-19, 21-22, a display group comprising a plurality of indicators 28-29, 31-32, and a stored number indicator The display control board 14 for controlling the display 30, the sound control board 15 for driving the speakers 49 and 50 to generate various effect sound effects, and the payout of medals stored in the medal hopper 71 (this corresponds to game media) A hopper unit 70 and the like are provided.
[0022]
Here, the symbol display means is composed of the rotating reels 5 to 7 and the motor driving means 11 and the like. Upper lamps 17 to 19 and a game explanation display panel 20 are provided on the upper portion of the front cover member 4, and a pair of left and right illumination lamps 21 and 22 and a symbol display 23 are provided on the lower side thereof. It has been. A middle frame 24 that protrudes slightly forward with respect to the other parts is formed in the middle part of the front cover member 4, and a game panel 25 is interposed between the display 23 and the illumination lamps 21 and 22 and the middle frame 24. Is provided.
[0023]
Three display windows 27 that are cut out in a rectangular shape are formed in the central portion of the game panel 25, respectively. Around the display windows 27, a medal insertion number display 28, a game start effective display 29, and 3 A medal storage number display 30 that can display digits, a special game number display 31 that can display four digits, a medal payout number display 32 that can display two digits, a game status display 33, and the like are provided. Yes. As shown in FIG. 2, a storage box 35 that stores these three rotating reels 5 to 7 side by side is fixed inside the storage case 3 corresponding to the rear side of the display windows 27. Yes.
[0024]
The shaft center portions of the rotary reels 5 to 7 accommodated in the accommodation box 35 are respectively fixed to the drive shafts of the drive motors 8 to 10. A plurality of 21 kinds of game symbols including “7”, “BAR”, “Cherry”, “Bell”, “Plum”, “Replay Symbol”, etc. Are marked at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction. Therefore, each display window 27 can display three consecutive game symbols out of a plurality of types of game symbols on the rotary reels 5 to 7, and the three sets of display windows 27 and the rotary reels 5 to 7 3 rows x 3 columns, that is, 9 game symbols can be displayed in a matrix.
[0025]
The game panel 25 has one winning line 35 that is effective when one medal is inserted, and two cards corresponding to nine game symbols of 3 rows × 3 columns displayed through the display window 27. The two pay lines 36 that are valid when the medals are inserted and the two pay lines 37 that are valid when the three medals are inserted are respectively printed. On the upper surface of the middle frame 24, there are a stored medal settlement button 38, a first stored medal insertion button 39 for hanging one sheet, a second stored medal inserting button 40 for hanging three sheets, and a medal insertion slot 45, respectively. Is provided.
[0026]
A start lever 41, three stop buttons 42 to 44, a side lamp 46, a locking device 47, and the like are provided on the front surface of the middle frame 24, respectively. Here, the stored medal settlement button 38 can alternately switch between a payout mode in which medals to be paid out as a prize are not stored and a storage mode in which medals are stored without being paid out. When switching to the payout mode, if there is a stored number, the stored number of medals are actually paid out to the medal tray 52.
[0027]
In this slot machine 1, the accumulated storage number obtained by adding the medals for each payout can be stored (credit), for example, with an upper limit of 50, and the added accumulated storage number is displayed on the stored number display 30. Is done. Also, when performing the next game, 1 to 3 medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 45, or when the medals are stored, the first stored medal insertion button 39 or the second stored medal insertion By operating the button 40, 1 to 3 medals can be inserted.
[0028]
Further, the front cover member 4 is provided with a decorative panel 48 on the lower side of the middle frame 24, and a pair of left and right speakers 49 and 50 and a medal payout opening 51 are provided on the lower side of the decorative panel 48. A medal tray 52 is provided below the payout opening 51.
[0029]
Next, various functions achieved through a plurality of control programs stored in advance in the control device of the slot machine 1 will be described based on the functional block diagram of FIG. However, these various functions are controlled by the microcomputers provided on the main control board 13, the display control board 14, and the sound control board 15 and various control programs stored in the ROM thereof. 83, 91-92.
[0030]
The main control means 55 provided on the main control board 13 includes a random number generation means 56 that generates a plurality of control random numbers, a random number lottery determination means 57, an allowance flag generation means 58, a reel control means 60, and a stop symbol. Determination means 61, profit state generation means 62, command transmission means 63, game medium provision means 64, stored number change control means 65, upper limit determination means 66, stored number storage means 67, hopper control means 68 Etc. The random number generator 56 repeatedly generates a plurality of control random numbers at a minute update cycle.
[0031]
The random number lottery determination means 57 is operated when the start lever 41 is instructed to start the game on the condition that 1 to 3 medal insertions are detected by the medal detection means 45a provided at the medal insertion slot 45. When a start command signal from the interlocked start switch 41a is received, a control random number generated by the random number generation means 56 is drawn, and a plurality of types of “big hit”, “small hit”, “small role”, and “replay” are selected. Any one of “out” is determined alternatively.
[0032]
That is, whether the random number lottery determination means 57 allows the game to be stopped by a combination of game symbols to be a jackpot symbol mode, or to stop by a combination of game symbols to be a jackpot symbol mode, or a small role symbol mode It is allowed to stop with a combination of gaming symbols to be, to be stopped with a combination of gaming symbols to be a replay symbol aspect, or to be stopped with a combination of gaming symbols to be an outlier symbol aspect Judgment is made by lottery.
[0033]
Here, the jackpot symbol, small bonus symbol, small role symbol, etc. correspond to the specific symbol. Also, “7, 7, 7” is set as the jackpot symbol form, and 15 payouts can be obtained for each. In addition, “BAR, BAR, BAR” is set as the small hitting design, and 15 payouts can be obtained. In addition, “BAR”, which is the small role design mode, pays out 15 sheets, “Bell”, which is the small role design mode, pays out 8 pieces, “Plum”, which is the small role design mode, pays out 8 pieces, As for the “cherry” which is an aspect, two payouts can be obtained respectively.
[0034]
The allowance flag generation means 58 receives the lottery result from the random number lottery determination means 57, and the combination of the game symbols corresponding to any of the winning lines 35 to 37 is one of the big win mode, the small win mode, the small role mode, and the replay mode. Any of the permissible flags that allow the vehicle to stop, that is, a big hit flag, a small win flag, a small role (bell) flag, a small role (cherry) flag, a small role (plum) flag, and a replay flag Set
[0035]
However, the allowance flag generating means 58 cancels (deletes) these allowance flags when the small role mode and the replay mode are not aligned at the end of the game when these allowance flags are established, The small hit mode is set continuously until these are achieved.
[0036]
The reel control means 60 stops the rotation of the rotating reels 5 to 7 corresponding to the operated stop buttons 42 to 44 based on stop command signals from the stop switches 42 a to 44 a interlocked with the stop buttons 42 to 44. At this time, the reel control means 60 controls to stop the rotation of the rotary reels 5 to 7 based on the allowance flag received from the allowance flag generating means 58, and stops the game in the winning mode or the out-of-game mode.
[0037]
In this case, the reel control means 60 is based on the reel position signal from the reel position detection means 69 so that the game symbols selected by operating the stop buttons 42 to 44 can be easily aligned with the activated pay lines 35 to 37. Thus, it is possible to perform pull-in control in which the rotary reels 5 to 7 are pulled by a maximum of four frames and stopped.
[0038]
The stop symbol determining means 61 is a game symbol that is stopped and displayed on the activated pay lines 35 to 37 based on the reel position signal from the reel position detecting means 69 when all the rotating reels 5 to 7 are stopped. With respect to the combination, a determination is made regarding the winning mode, such as whether it is a big win mode, a small win mode, a small role mode, a replay mode, or an out-of-game mode.
[0039]
Further, the stop symbol determining means 61 determines, based on the winning determination result, in the case of the big win mode, the small win mode, and the small role mode, the number of games set in advance according to the winning mode to the game medium giving unit 64. Just give out the medal and give it to the player. The profit state generating means 62 generates a big bonus when the big winning symbol forms are aligned on the activated winning lines 35 to 37, and the stop symbol determining means 61 determines that the bonus symbol form is within the big bonus. If it is, the number of medals according to the small role symbol pattern is paid out.
[0040]
The command transmission means 63 is used for various lamp lighting commands, when a game is started when the start lever 41 is operated, when a reach or a big win or a small win occurs, or when a medal payout is stored. A display information command is transmitted to the display control means 80, and a sound control command for generating a sound effect effective for production is transmitted to the sound control means 90.
[0041]
When the payout mode is set, the game medium giving means 64 drives the payout means 72 of the hopper unit 70 with respect to the hopper control means 68 to win a medal stored in the medal hopper 71. Although it is instructed to pay out the preset number according to the mode, when the storage mode is set, the storage number change control means 65 is instructed to accumulate the stored number.
[0042]
The stored number change control means 65 is given to the stored number storage means 67 this time unless the stored number stored in the stored number storage means 67 via the upper limit determination means 66 exceeds the upper limit number “50”. The hopper control means 68 is instructed to pay out the number of medals exceeding the upper limit number “50” by the hopper unit 70 while the number of medals is added and stored.
[0043]
The display control means 80 configured on the display control board 14 includes a command receiving means 81, a stored number display control means 82, and a lamp group / display group display control means 83. When the display command is received, the stored number display control means 82 is instructed to display the new stored number on the stored number display 30 and when other display commands are received from the command transmission means 63, the lamp group / The display group display control means 83 instructs the lamp groups 17 to 19 and 21 to 22 to light up or blink, and instructs the display groups 28 to 29 and 31 to 32 to display numerical values.
[0044]
The sound control means 90 configured on the sound control board 15 includes a command receiving means 91, a sound information creation means 92, and the like, and manages sound control for generating sound effects via the speakers 49 and 50. The command receiving unit 91 receives and analyzes the control command transmitted from the main control unit 55 and supplies various commands such as a sound generation pattern to the sound information creating unit 92. The sound information creating unit 92 creates sound information for a sound effect based on the supplied sound generation pattern, and drives and controls the speakers 49 and 50 with a sound drive signal based on the sound information.
[0045]
Next, the stored number change control executed by the stored number change control means 65 and the upper limit determination means 66 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. In the figure, Si (i = 11, 12, 13,...) Indicates each step.
At the start of the game, 1 to 3 medals prepared in advance are inserted directly into the medal slot 45, or when the stored number display 30 displays the stored number of medals By operating the insertion button 39 or the three-sheet storage medal insertion button 40, 1 to 3 stored medals are inserted.
[0046]
Then, by operating the start lever 41, the game is started and the three rotating reels 5 to 7 are simultaneously rotated. Thereafter, when the player sequentially operates the stop buttons 42 to 44 at a desired timing, the rotation reels 5 to 7 corresponding to the operated stop buttons 42 to 44 stop rotating, and these three rotation reels 5 to 7 are stopped. The combination of the stop symbols displayed in the three display windows 27 when all of the symbols are stopped is a preset jackpot symbol mode (for example, “7 7 7”), a small bonus symbol mode (for example, “BAR BAR BAR ”, small role design mode (for example,“ Bell ”,“ Cherry ”, etc.), replay design mode, and off symbol mode.
[0047]
In this case, when the big win or the small win is determined as a result of the internal lottery performed by the random number lottery determination means 57 at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated after the medal is inserted, the stop buttons 42 to 44 are appropriately operated. As a result, a big winning combination or a small winning combination is generated, and 15 medals are awarded. Further, when the small role is determined by the internal lottery, if the small role symbol form “bell” is aligned by operating the stop buttons 42 to 44, eight medals are awarded, and the small role symbol aspect “Plum” is set. Eight medals are awarded when they are aligned, and two medals are awarded when the small role symbol form “Cherry” is aligned.
[0048]
As described above, when a medal is given by the game medium giving means 64, the given number is displayed on the medal payout number display 32, and the stored number update control is started. When this control is executed, first, the stored storage number CN stored in the stored number storage means 67 and the current storage command number (medal application number) HN by the game medium providing means 64 are read (S11). ). Next, when the accumulated storage number obtained by adding (accumulating) the current storage instruction number HN to the current storage / storage number CN does not exceed the upper limit “50” (S12: No), the new storage / retention number CN As a stored number obtained by accumulating the storage command number HN in the current stored number CN and stored in the stored number storage means 67 (S13).
[0049]
  Next, a display command is transmitted to the display control means 80 so as to display the new stored stored number CN stored in the stored number storage means 67 (S14). As a result, the stored number display control means 82 immediately switches from the previous stored number display to the updated new stored number display on the stored number display 30 without any intermediate display. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when the current storage / storage number CN is “38” and the current storage command number HN is “8”, (38 + 8) ≦ 50. From the display of “038” shown in FIG.Incremental numbers incremented one by one are displayed in order, and finally,“046” shown in FIG.ButdisplayIs done.
[0050]
By the way, when the accumulated storage number obtained by adding the current storage instruction number HN to the current stored storage number CN exceeds the upper limit “50” (S12: Yes), the upper limit number is given to the hopper control means 68. The payout of medals over “50” is commanded (S15). Next, as the new stored storage number CN, the upper limit number “50” is updated and stored in the stored number storage unit 67 (S16), and the display control unit 80 displays the new stored storage number CN. In response, a display command is transmitted (S14).
[0051]
  For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the current storage / storage number CN is “42” and the current storage command number HN is “15”, (42 + 15)> 50. From the display of “042” shown in FIG.Incremental numbers incremented one by one are displayed in order, and finally,As shown in FIG.Commanded storage number CN“050”ButdisplayIsTheAt this time, display switching andAt the same time, by the payout means 72, “7” medals exceeding the upper limit “50”ofMedal tray 52ToWithdrawalShiga startsBe done.
[0052]
Here, the number-of-storages storage means 67 is created by the microcomputer included in the main control board 13, the storage control program stored in the ROM, the storage memory of the RAM, and the like. The stored number display means includes a stored number display control means 82, a stored number display 30 and the like, and the stored number display control means 82 includes a microcomputer included in the display control board 14 and a display control program stored in its ROM. ing.
[0053]
As described above, according to the slot machine 1, the rotary reels 5 to 7 are simultaneously rotated by operating the start lever 41, and the big hit mode, the small hit mode, and the small role mode are operated by operating the stop buttons 42 to 44. When a specific symbol mode such as “stop” is displayed through the display window 27, a predetermined number of medals such as “15”, “8”, “5”, etc. are awarded to the player. In this case, when the storage mode is set, the accumulated storage number obtained by adding the number of medals awarded this time is stored in the stored number storage means 67 within the upper limit number “50”.
[0054]
  Each time the stored storage number stored in the stored number storage means 67 is updated, the stored number display 30 displaysThe number of intermediate sheets incremented one by one is updated and displayed in order.
[0055]
  Further, when the accumulated number of stored medals added this time exceeds the upper limit number “50”, the stored number display 30 is displayed.Starts the display of switching the number of incremented incrementsDoSame asSometimes, medals exceeding the upper limit number “50” are paid out to the medal tray 52 by the payout means 72., MeThe dull payout process can be performed quickly, and the game progress can be facilitated.
[0056]
Next, a modified form will be described.
1] When the stored number change control shown in FIG. 4 is partially changed as shown in FIG. 7 and the number of medals awarded this time is within the upper limit, the number of medals to be given The number of sheets may be added to the stored number of stored sheets.
First, the stored storage number CN stored in the stored number storage means 67 and the current storage instruction number HN by the game medium giving means 64 are read (S21). Next, when the storage command number HN is “15” (S22: Yes), when the number obtained by adding the storage command number “15” to the stored storage number CN is within the upper limit number “50” (S23: No), S29 and S30 are executed in the same manner as S13 and S14 described above.
[0057]
However, when the number obtained by adding the storage command number “15” to the stored storage number CN exceeds the upper limit number “50” (S23: Yes), S31, S32, and S30 are the same as S15, S16, and S14 described above. Are executed sequentially. Further, when the storage command number HN is “8” (S24: Yes), when the number obtained by adding the storage command number “8” to the stored storage number CN is within the upper limit number “50” (S25: No) ), S29 and S30 are sequentially executed. However, when the number obtained by adding the storage command number “8” to the stored storage number CN exceeds the upper limit number “50” (S25: Yes), S31, S32, and S30 are sequentially executed.
[0058]
When the storage command number HN is “5” (S26: Yes), when the number obtained by adding the storage command number “5” to the stored storage number CN is within the upper limit number “50” (S27: No) ), S29 and S30 are executed. However, when the number obtained by adding the storage command number “5” to the stored storage number CN exceeds the upper limit number “50” (S27: Yes), S31, S32, and S30 are sequentially executed. Further, when the storage command number HN is “2” (S26: No), when the number obtained by adding the storage command number “2” to the stored storage number CN is within the upper limit number “50” (S28: No) ), S29 and S30 are sequentially executed.
[0059]
However, when the number obtained by adding the storage command number “2” to the stored storage number CN exceeds the upper limit number “50” (S28: Yes), S31, S32 and S30 are sequentially executed. In this case, it is determined in advance whether or not each of the awarded medals can be stored without exceeding the upper limit number “50”. The number change control can be simplified. Here, the upper limit judging means 66 is composed of S23, S25, S27, S28, etc. of the stored number change control of FIG.
[0060]
2] The stored number change control shown in FIG. 4 is partially changed as shown in FIG._MAXIt may be determined in advance whether or not the cumulative stored number obtained by adding to the stored stored number is within the upper limit number. However, this stored number change control is executed simultaneously with the turning on of the power.
First, the current stored storage number CN stored in the stored number storage means 67 is read (S41).
[0061]
Next, the maximum number of grants HD that may be given to the current stored storage number CN_MAXIn this case, if the cumulative number of stored sheets added (15 sheets) does not exceed the upper limit number “50” (S42: No), the over flag OF is reset (S43), but the upper limit number “50” is exceeded. In this case (S42: Yes), the over flag OF is set (S44), and if there is no medal payout (S45: No), S41 to S45 are repeatedly executed. By the way, when the payout of medals occurs (S45: Yes), the current storage command number HN is read (S46).
[0062]
Next, when the over flag OF is reset (S47: No), the cumulative number of stored sheets never exceeds the upper limit number “50”, so S48 and S49 are the same as S13 and S14 described above. Is executed, and the process proceeds to S41. By the way, when the over flag OF is set and the accumulated product storage number exceeds the upper limit number “50” (S47: Yes), S50 similar to S12 is executed, and the current stored storage number CN is set. When the cumulative number of stored sheets obtained by adding the current storage command number HN does not exceed the upper limit number “50” (S50: No), S48 and S49 are executed.
[0063]
However, when the cumulative number of stored sheets exceeds the upper limit number “50” (S50: Yes), S51 and S52 are executed and then S49 is executed in the same manner as S15 and S16 described above. In this case, the maximum number of images that may be granted HD_MAXCan be stored in advance without exceeding the upper limit number “50”, and if it can be stored, the payout number is always stored without exceeding the upper limit number “50”. In addition, the stored number change control can be simplified. Here, the upper limit determination means 66 is composed of, for example, S42 in the stored number change control of FIG.
[0064]
3] In the stored number change control shown in FIGS. 4, 7, and 8, a plurality of medals awarded by the game medium giving unit 64 are stored in the stored number storage unit 67 as in the conventional count-up process. While adopting count-up control for storing the images while adding them one by one, the accumulated stored number after giving may be displayed all at once without any intermediate display.
4] Various modifications can be added and implemented without departing from the present invention, and the present invention can of course be applied to various slot machines other than the slot machine.
[0067]
【The invention's effect】
Claim1According to the slot machine, when the game symbol of the symbol display means is variably displayed by operating the start lever, and the specific symbol mode is stopped by operating the stop button, “15”, “8”, “5” In the case where a predetermined number of game media such as “sheets” are given to the player, and the number of game media added is added to the stored storage number exceeds the upper limit number, it is given this time The number of media is incremented by 1 from the current stored number display.The added numberIt is displayed through the update display one after another, but the incrementOf the added numberupdateSwitchingStart of displaySame asSometimes, paying out more than the maximum number of game mediaStartedTherefore, the payout of the game medium can be performed at an early stage from the start timing of the count-up display of the stored number, the progress of the game can be facilitated, and the profitability on the hall side can be improved.
  Further, when it is determined by the determining means whether or not the number of game media added this time added to the stored storage number exceeds the upper limit number, and when the determination means determines that the upper limit number is exceeded, In addition to instructing the hopper control means to pay out the number of game media exceeding the upper limit number, the storage number storage means is provided with a control means for storing the upper limit number as the accumulated storage number. In addition to speeding up the addition process, it is possible to quickly increase the number of stored sheets and pay out game media by parallel processing.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a storage box that stores three rotating reels.
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of a control system of the slot machine.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of stored number change control.
FIG. 5A is a display example showing a previous stored number display, and FIG. 5B is a display example showing a stored number display counted up.
6A is a display example showing a previous stored number display, and FIG. 6B is a display example showing a stored number display counted up.
FIG. 7 is a view corresponding to FIG. 4 according to a modified embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a view corresponding to FIG. 4 according to a modified embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 slot machine
5 Rotating reel
6 Rotating reel
7 Rotating reel
11 Motor drive means
30 Storage number indicator
66 Upper limit judging means
67 Storage number storage means
72 Dispensing means
82 Storage number display control means

Claims (1)

A symbol display means (5-7, 11) for variably displaying game symbols, and a predetermined number of game media when a specific symbol form is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means (5-7, 11). A granting means (64) to be given to a person, a stored number storage means (67) for storing the accumulated number of game media given by the giving means (64) within a predetermined upper limit number, and the storage deposited number display for displaying the deposited number stored in the number storage means (67) and (30), a deposited number display control means for controlling the deposited number display (30) (82), to payout game media dispensing means (72), in the slot machine with a hopper control means for controlling the dispensing means (72) (68),
When the game medium is given by the giving means (64) , the stored number display control means (82) updates the stored number storage means (67) and stores the accumulated stored number indicator (30 ) To display the number of images in the middle of incrementing one by one in turn.
A determination means (66) for determining whether or not a number obtained by adding the number of game media granted this time to the stored storage number by the grant means (64) exceeds the upper limit number ;
If it is determined by the determination means (66) that the upper limit number has been exceeded, the hopper control means (68) is instructed to pay out the number of game media in excess of the upper limit number, and the storage Control means (65) for storing and updating the upper limit number as the cumulative stored number in the number storage means (67) ,
At the same time as the switching display, the payout means (72) is configured to start paying out the number of game media in excess of the upper limit number by the payout command .
A slot machine characterized by that.

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