JP4066301B2 - Play table - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a play machine such as a slot machine or a pachinko machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
<Slot machine>
Conventionally, in a slot machine having a plurality of pattern rows (reel) composed of a plurality of patterns (usually three rows), when a medal is inserted and a start lever is operated, the pattern row starts rotating and a game starts. Simultaneously with the start of the game, the control unit internally draws. If you win as a result of the lottery, you will be in the internal winning state. Next, when the player performs an operation of pressing the stop button corresponding to each picture row, the control unit is predetermined according to the position (location) where the corresponding picture row is pushed and the internal winning state. The pattern row is stopped by controlling so that a predetermined pattern combination is displayed on the pattern display window. After all the pattern rows are stopped, a predetermined number of medals are paid back according to the combination of the patterns appearing on the pattern display window.
[0003]
<Specific play state: Big bonus>
As a result of the lottery, when a predetermined winning is won, the internal winning state becomes an internal specific winning state (usually an internal winning state or internal winning state of a big bonus or an internal flag of a big bonus is established). If the picture sequence can be stopped in alignment with the desired combination (for example, 777) in the internal specific winning state, the control enters a specific game state, that is, a big bonus (abbreviated as BB or BIG) state (BB game). . In the general game in the BB state, the winning probability of a predetermined pattern increases only for a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times). This state is referred to as a state of “general play during operation of the big bonus operating device”.
[0004]
<Special play state 1: Regular bonus during BB>
When a predetermined winning is won by lottery in the BB state, an internal special winning state (normal regular bonus internal winning state, or regular bonus internal flag established) is entered. In the internal special winning state, if the pattern row can be stopped by aligning the desired pattern (for example, replay pattern), the control is in the special play state, that is, the regular bonus (abbreviated as RB or REG) state (RB game). enter. The RB state is referred to as a “regular bonus operation device operation” state. In the RB state, for example, a game is played with only one medal inserted, and the replay pattern is controlled to be easily aligned in a horizontal row in the middle row on the pattern display window by a stop operation. For example, 15 medals are refunded only when the replay pattern is ready. This play can be repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times), and the RB state is terminated. In the BB state, this RB state can be repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, three times).
[0005]
<Special game state 2: RB during normal game>
Also, during a normal game that is not in the BB state, when a combination of predetermined RB patterns that are different from those in the BB state generally stops on the pattern display window, the RB state is entered, and the same RB as in the RB state described above is obtained. This can be done only once.
[0006]
<Retention of internal prize>
In general, among the above-described internal winning states, the player performs an operation to stop the pattern row even though the internal specific playing state (BB state) or the internal special playing state (RB state) is in the internal winning state. Sometimes, if the stop button is operated at a position where a predetermined pattern cannot be aligned and stopped on the picture display window even by control of the play stand, the player does not erase the internal winning state and the player displays the picture. Hold until aligned and stop.
[0007]
<Notification of internal information>
Further, in order for the player to know the internal winning state as internal information, the predetermined pattern (reach eyes) different from the normal combination is stopped on the pattern display window by the stop control of the pattern row (reel). In general, it is controlled and notified. If the player sees the reach eyes, the player determines whether or not he / she has won the internal special game state or the internal special game state, and the corresponding specific picture is aligned on the picture display window. I was pushing the stop button.
[0008]
<Conventional problems>
However, in general, since the arrangement of the patterns in the pattern row and the stop conditions of the pattern row are restricted by law, even if the player wins the lottery and is in the internal winning state, the player can control the stop of the reels. In the case where the stop lever cannot be operated within the range where the winning combination is controlled on the pattern display window (called pull-in control), and the predetermined pattern cannot be aligned on the pattern display window. It was happening.
[0009]
Also, even if the reach is stopped and displayed on the picture display window by the control of the control unit in the BB internal winning state, the reach is unique for each different type of play stand. There is a problem in the play stand that the reach is not understood by the player and the medals are consumed in vain.
[0010]
In particular, a player who plays a game for the first time has a drawback in that he / she does not know the reach and gives other players a chance to perform a corner BB.
[0011]
That is, the conventional play table has a drawback that it makes the game unsatisfactory when the player plays for the first time at the play table or creates a disadvantageous situation for the unskilled player.
[0012]
Furthermore, when a player plays for the first time on a play table, or for a non-skilled player, when the RB is won internally in the general game in the BB state, the stop button is pressed without judging this state. Since the picture is stopped by the operation, the normal “replay removal” cannot be performed, and the RBs are immediately aligned on the picture display window, and the number of times of the game in the high probability state (higher probability than the normal game) is high. There is a drawback that the number of medals that can be acquired during BB is reduced.
[0013]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The present invention is proposed in view of the conventional problems as described above.
[0014]
That is, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an amusement stand in which internal information is easy to understand and rich in change.
[0016]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  BookAccording to the invention,Provided with a plurality of pattern rows composed of a plurality of types of patterns including a specific pattern, a game medium such as a medal or ball is inserted, and the movement of the plurality of pattern rows on the pattern display window is started by a play start operation. At the same time, whether or not an internal winning is determined by lottery, the internal winning state is set to the internal winning state, and each picture row is predetermined combination based on the internal winning state with respect to the stop operation corresponding to each picture row. In the play stand, the control is stopped so that the picture is displayed on the picture display window, the winning is determined from the combination of the picture on the stopped picture display window, and a predetermined number of game media is paid back.
  1) When a combination of predetermined pictures is arranged on the picture display window, the specific play state is controlled, and in the specific play state, the winning probability of the predetermined picture is limited to a predetermined number of games rather than the normal play state. Is controlled, and during the general game in the specific game state, when a combination of predetermined patterns is arranged on the pattern display window, the special game state is controlled so that the special game can be performed,
  2) When the number of general games in the specific game state exceeds a predetermined number of times, or the number of times of the special game exceeds a predetermined number of times, the specific game state is canceled,
  3) In addition, when a combination of predetermined pictures that can be used for special play when not in a specific play state is stopped on the picture display window, the special play state that allows the special play to be performed only once is performed.
  4) An internal specific winning state in which the control unit controls the stop position of the pattern row so as to be in the specific play state, and an internal special winning state in which the control unit is controlled so as to be in the special play state when not in the specific play state. Is included in the internal winning state,
  5) The control unit changes the internal specific winning state or the internal special winning state to a combination in which the combination of the picture rows displayed on the picture display window when the picture row is stopped becomes the specific playing state or the special playing state. Hold until the combination becomes
  6) When the internal winning state of the internal specific winning state or the internal special winning state is established, the internal winning state is physically given to the player with a predetermined delay from when the internal winning state is established. And the predetermined delay is:Internal prizeStatusIs establisheddidAfter that, some predetermined number of gamesDelay in the course ofOrPredetermined constanttime ofDelay in the course ofSelect either of or by lotteryTo beAn amusement stand featuring the.
[0034]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, taking a slot machine as an example.
[0035]
<External configuration of slot machine>
(Constitution)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a slot machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. In the central portion of the slot machine body 100, three (101 to 103) reels (101 to 103) of picture rows in which a plurality of types of pictures are arranged on each outer peripheral surface are housed and configured to be rotatable inside the main body 100. ing. The patterns of the reels 101 to 103 are displayed in the vertical direction for each reel from the pattern display windows 131 to 133 on the front surface of the main body 100 so that the player can see them. Therefore, when the reels are stopped, a total of nine patterns of 3 × 3 are displayed to the player in the pattern display window.
[0036]
Reference numeral 105 denotes a start lever for starting the rotation of the reels 101 to 103 by the player, and reference numeral 106 denotes a medal insertion slot through which the player inserts medals when starting the game. Reference numeral 107 denotes a medal payout slot, and reference numeral 108 denotes a tray for paid out medals.
[0037]
109, 110, and 111 are credit bet buttons from credits, 109 is a button for up to 3 medals, 110 is a button for maximizing 2 medals, 111 is a button for singing 1 medal, and one button can be operated by pressing a button. One to three medals can be inserted (betted) from those displayed on the credit medal remaining number display 114.
[0038]
A credit medal clearing button and a credit switching button 112 accumulates up to 50 medals acquired by the player as credits or discharges the medals displayed on the remaining medal display 114. It is a button for deciding whether to save as credit.
[0039]
Reference numeral 113 denotes a sound hole that outputs sound from a speaker that outputs sound, and generates and outputs sound effects to the player as the game progresses.
[0040]
115 is a medal payout number display unit. When the reels 101 to 103 are stopped, the arrangement of the pictures displayed in the picture display windows 101 to 103 wins, and the medals acquired by the player are discharged. The number of medals paid out is displayed. Reference numeral 116 denotes a medal insert lamp, which is a lamp that prompts the player to insert a medal to start playing. Reference numeral 117 denotes a replay start lamp, that is, a lamp for notifying the player of the replay when winning the replay.
[0041]
With 118 notification lamps, you will win the lottery and you will be in the internal specific game state (the state where the inside has won the Big Bonus / BB) or the internal special game state (the state where the inside has won the Regular Bonus / RB) The lamp informs the player as internal information.
[0042]
Reference numeral 119 denotes a winning payout display board which displays a medal payout number corresponding to a predetermined pattern on an effective winning line (winning effective line) on the display window, that is, a determination of odds. Reference numeral 120 denotes a winning effective line display lamp, which indicates a line that becomes effective (winning) when the patterns are arranged, that is, a winning line that is effective in play, corresponding to the number of medals inserted. In general, there are three effective lines for winning a prize when one medal is inserted, one horizontal line at the middle, and two medal are added by adding two upper and lower horizontal lines to the middle horizontal line, and three medals. When the sheets are inserted, a diagonal line from the upper left to the lower right and an oblique line from the lower left to the upper right are added, and five lines become the winning effective lines.
[0043]
Reference numerals 121 to 123 are stop buttons provided for the player to stop each reel corresponding to each reel. The stop button 121 for the reel 101, the stop button 122 for the reel 102, and the reel 103 The stop button 123 corresponds.
[0044]
Reference numeral 140 denotes a flicker display lamp which blinks when a big bonus is won.
<Outline of game operation>
1) The game starts when the player inserts a medal from the medal slot 106,
2) Start by operating the start lever 105.
[0045]
3) When the game starts, the three reels 101, 102, and 103 start to rotate all at once.
At the same time, the control unit performs a lottery inside, and lose or winning (including the type of winning) is determined internally.
[0046]
At this time, the player expects to win BB or RB.
[0047]
In addition, when an internal winning is made to BB or RB, as described above, the control unit holds the internal winning state until the BB or RB pattern is aligned on the winning effective line on the display window.
[0048]
4) Next, after the rotational speed of each reel reaches a predetermined speed, the operation of pressing the stop buttons 121 to 123 becomes possible.
[0049]
5) The player presses stop buttons 121 to 123 provided corresponding to each reel, and stops the rotation of the corresponding reel. At this time, the player presses each of the stop buttons 121 to 123 aiming at a specific pattern with the goal of stopping the predetermined pattern on the winning line on the display window. In other words, the control unit performs control so that the winning combination (type) can be arranged within the range of a predetermined standard when an internal winning is made in the lottery in 3) at the time of stoppage.
[0050]
6) When each reel is stopped, if the combination of the patterns stopped on the winning effective line determined by the number of inserted medals corresponds to a predetermined winning combination, the number of medals corresponding to the type of winning is received in the tray 108. It is paid out and one game is finished.
[0051]
<Reel mount>
The three reels 101, 102, 103 housed inside the picture display windows 131, 132, 133 shown in FIG. 1 are incorporated in one reel mount as shown in FIG. A backlight configured to selectively illuminate three patterns from the back side for each reel based on control corresponding to the position where the pattern is displayed in the pattern display window when each reel stops. ing.
[0052]
Reference numerals 600, 601, and 602 denote boards (printed boards) in which a backlight 610 is arranged in the vertical direction so that a picture displayed on the picture display window is illuminated from behind when the reel is stopped. The backlight includes L1, L2, and L3 from the top to the bottom of the left substrate 600 as the backlight of the left reel 101, and L4, L5, and L6 of the center substrate 601 as the backlight of the center reel. A total of nine backlights L7, L8, and L9 of the right substrate 602 are provided as lights.
[0053]
In FIG. 2, the substrate on which the backlight is arranged and the backlight are drawn with solid lines, but actually the light is illuminated from the back side of each reel.
[0054]
By the lighting and blinking operations of the backlights L1 to L9 described above, the effect of the pattern by the backlight described later is executed.
[0055]
<Pattern arrangement>
FIG. 3 is a diagram in which each pattern arrangement corresponding to each reel 101, 102, 103 used in this embodiment is developed on a plane. In the pattern arrangement shown in FIG. 3, 21 patterns of plural types of each reel are arranged. Each picture array is assigned a code number of 20 to 0, and is stored in the control unit as a code number correspondingly. The pattern arrangement of each reel is rotated by the drive motor 30 in the direction of the arrow in the figure.
[0056]
As can be seen from FIG. 3, when the stop button corresponding to each reel is pressed by the player's medal insertion number and the stop operation of each reel, for example, the code numbers of the left, middle and right reels When the three “7” s of 20 are aligned on the valid pay line on the display window, the “BIC BONUS OPERATING DEVICE ACTIVATION” is set and the BB state (BB game) is entered.
[0057]
In the BB state, the winning probability is set higher than in the normal game state, and the general game reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) (general game in the BB state) or the special game (RB) is determined a predetermined number of times ( For example, 3 times) is completed.
[0058]
FIG. 11 shows the winning probability and the number of medals to be awarded for each winning prize in the normal game (ordinary game), and the winning probability and the number of medals to be awarded for each winning prize in the general game in BB.
[0059]
For example, the probability of winning a “bell bell” during a normal game is 1/15, and the number of medals to be paid out is eight. Further, in the general game in the BB, the probability of winning the same “Belle Beluebell” is 1/3, indicating that the number of medals to be paid out is eight.
[0060]
“7” in FIG. 11 is BB, and in the left reel of FIG. 3, code number 20, Arthur King is RB and code number 15, Marlin is code number 18, Dragon is code number 17 , Bell indicates code number 14, Cherry indicates code number 6, Holy Grail indicates code number 16, and ANY indicates any number. “Replay” indicates a replay.
[0061]
<Direction: Delay display>
Now, for example, when the player inserts three medals from the insertion slot 106 and operates the start lever 105, the reel starts to rotate and the game starts. At the same time, whether or not to win a prize is determined by lottery.
[0062]
Here, when the BB or RB is won by lottery and the BB or RB is in the internal winning state, that is, when the internal flag of BB (also referred to as BIG) or RB (also referred to as REG) is established, this internal flag When displaying the internal information of the establishment on the front panel, it is controlled not to display immediately, but to display on the front panel (delayed display) after several games (games) have passed (delay number). By producing, it is possible to produce an effect that gives the player a sense of expectation as to when the delayed display is made. The number of delay games may be constant, and by preparing several delay times and making changes as determined by lottery, the game can be changed and the game can be deepened. it can.
[0063]
Even if the delay is not the number of games, the player can also expect the delay by displaying it on the front panel after a predetermined time has passed since the internal lottery was won (delay time). You can produce a feeling of feeling. Here, the delay time may be constant, and by preparing several delay times and making changes as determined by lottery, the game can be changed, and the game has depth. Can be made.
[0064]
Furthermore, by combining the above-mentioned number of delays and delay time, the game can be further changed, and a play stand that is rich in game motivation and high expectations can be provided to the player.
As described above, the feature of this embodiment is that when a BB or RB is won by an internal lottery and the internal winning state is entered, the internal information is passed a predetermined number of games or a predetermined period of time. Then it is in the place to inform the player.
[0065]
Further, the (notification) display method for notifying the player of the internal winning state may be any physical means that can be sensed by the player. As physical means, there are lighting (light), sound (sound source), and combinations of these for healthy players, and for players with impaired eyes and ears, vibration and solid Projecting motion and combinations of these.
(Notification by lighting)
The notification by lighting can be displayed simply by turning on the lamp, or by displaying a predetermined picture, character, figure, or a combination of these. It is also possible to display a combination of.
[0066]
Also, the lighting location is the lighting from the front of the pattern, the lighting from the back of the pattern (backlight), the play stand is also on the front panel (on the prize payout display board 119 and the flicker display lamp 140), or specially A bonus notification lamp 118 is provided, which can be lit and informed, or a combination thereof.
[0067]
The illumination from the back of the pattern (backlight) may be fixedly combined with the backlight at the stop position of each pattern on the display window, or the combination of the backlights may be displayed in a predetermined order. Alternatively, these may be combined, that is, the combination of backlights may be displayed in a predetermined order, and then the backlights of the predetermined combination may be turned on.
[0068]
In particular, in the case of lighting by the bonus flag notification lamp, the lighting is turned on until the player arranges the BB or RB pattern on the winning line on the display window.
(Notification by sound)
The notification by sound can be notified by music, voice, the sound of birds and animals, noise, onomatopoeia, or a combination thereof.
(Notification by vibration or solid protrusion)
Vibration of the start lever or special vibration transmission means may be provided, and as a solid projecting operation, Braille is used, a predetermined button or buttons are projected, or a combination of these may be notified. it can.
[0069]
<Direction by backlight>
The effect by the backlight in a present Example is demonstrated in detail below.
[0070]
The result of the lottery and the current control state, that is, in the normal play state (using <normal game> in FIG. 10A), or in the internal winning state of BB or RB [using <BIG / REG flag established play> in FIG. 10B] FIG. 12C shows a state in which any one of the <pattern game> in FIG. 10C or the <general game in BB (BB general game)> in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, in accordance with each production number (production No.) from 0 to 19, the production is performed by a combination of a precursor, reach turn-off, and flash.
[0071]
Here, the pattern game is a game from when the internal flag is established until the bonus picture combination is aligned on the effective line of the reel display window.
[0072]
However, in the internal winning state of BB or RB, the delay display is performed as described above.
(Direction production)
The sign of “sign” is given to the player by turning on, turning off, and flashing the backlight until the player operates the start lever and the reel rotates and the reel rotation speed reaches a certain speed. This is done to notify the result of the winning determination. As shown in FIG. 12, as shown in FIG. 6, the effects are indicated by L1 to L9 shown in FIG. 2, in accordance with three types of warning flashing pattern effect modes A, B, and C (referred to as effect (1)). The backlight lamps are displayed in the order of steps according to a predetermined time in the vertical direction of FIG.
In addition, the white part of the pattern of FIGS. 6-9B has shown lighting of the backlight.
(Direction of reach unlit)
The effect of “reach off” is that when the stop button is operated during reel rotation, when the first reel stops or when the second reel stops, the lighting pattern by the backlight after all cylinder stops is shown in the figure. 7 is controlled to be a “basic pattern” shown in the reel stop-off pattern effect mode (referred to as effect {circle around (2)}). After the first stop or the second stop, the reel turn-off first and reel turn-off second in FIG. In response to this, by turning on and off the backlight, the player is informed so that the current game situation can be easily grasped.
(Directing flash)
The effect of “flash” is the flashing pattern effect mode when all reels are stopped in FIG. 8 (FIGS. 8A and 8B) (effect (3) -A) and the flashing when all reels are stopped in FIG. 9 (FIGS. 9A and 9B). As shown in the pattern effect mode (effect (3) -B), when all reels are stopped by the stop operation, the flashes selected from the flashes 1 to 10 are displayed in a predetermined order according to the steps.
Here, in this embodiment, at the time of flash (pattern) 1 to 4 (FIG. 8), a sound effect is generated by the sound source device at the same time as the reach turn-off, and the player has a sense of expectation and the current game. Providing the situation. The effects of flashes 1 and 2 are effects that occur only when the BIG or REG flag is established or during the pattern game. At the same time, the notification lamp 118 on the front panel of the play stand is turned on or blinked. Inform the player that the bonus flag has been established. Therefore, even a person who plays for the first time can easily understand that the bonus flag is established, and does not give a disadvantage that it is difficult for a beginner to know whether the bonus flag is currently set.
[0073]
<Lighting pattern combination production>
In the present embodiment, as described above, each lighting pattern is combined to notify the player of the internal situation. That is, the combination of the lighting patterns in each game mode is determined based on the result of the lottery and the current control state, that is, in the normal play state (normal game), or in the internal winning state such as BB or RB (BIG / REG flag establishment play, Control is performed as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D depending on the state of either the pattern game or the general game / general game in BB.
[0074]
FIG. 10 shows the case of the normal game state of FIG. 10A, the case where the BIG / REG flag of FIG. 10B is established, the case of the pattern game of FIG. 10C, and the case of the general game in the BB of FIG. Consists of a table.
[0075]
Each table in FIG. 10 further includes a table of No1: Loss A, No2: Loss B, No3: 12, No4: 8, No5: Cherry, No6: Replay as shown in FIG. 10A, for example.
[0076]
Furthermore, in each table, for example, in the case of No. 1 loss A in the normal game state of FIG. 10A, the left end is the lottery probability, the adjacent is the flashing pattern effect shown in FIG. 6, and the next is shown in FIG. The light-off pattern effect at the time of reel stop, the next shows the flash pattern effect at the stop of all reels in FIGS. 8 and 9, and the notification by the notification lamp 118, and the right end indicates the effect No. shown in FIG.
[0077]
For example, if the player is in the “normal game” state and has won the “bell” code number 20 as a result of the lottery, the lottery is selected from No. 4: 8 pieces of the normal game of FIG. Do. As a result of the lottery, when winning No. 7 (128/256 probability) shown at the right end of the top row of the table, No. 4 in FIG. 10A: From the top column of the eight tables, the sign A of FIG. A pattern will be produced.
[0078]
The effects of the production described above provide a chance for beginners to enjoy the game and increase the number of medals that can be obtained.
[0079]
In the general game in the BB, the predetermined pattern is easily aligned on the winning line with a higher probability than in the normal game, so in addition to the three RBs in the BB, the medal can be obtained in the general game. The opportunity to increase the number of medals is easy to understand.
[0080]
In other words, when the RB lottery is drawn in the general game in the BB, there is an effect of “No 6: SRB” in FIG. 10D, so it is possible to avoid entering the RB by pressing a predetermined pattern, and in the BB The number of general games can be increased, and the number of medals obtained when winning a BB can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to provide a slot machine that even beginners can enjoy playing.
[0081]
Note that the BB state becomes the normal play state when the general game in the BB reaches 30 times or when the RB in the BB ends three times.
[0082]
<Notification timing>
The timing of performing the notification described in detail above is as follows.
1) For a delay of a given number of games:
・ When each reel starts rotating at the start of the game,
・ Or the stopping process of each reel,
・ Or when all reels stop
・ Or after a certain time delay after all reels stop,
-Or if you want to produce a notification at the timing of a combination of these,
2) For a given time delay:
・ Suddenly alerting in the middle of the game after a predetermined time,
A case where a notification effect is performed at the same timing as the item 1) of each game after a predetermined time delay may be considered.
[0083]
<Configuration of control unit>
The configuration of the control unit controlled by the microprocessor of the slot machine 100 of this embodiment is shown in FIG.
[0084]
A portion indicated by reference numeral 22 in FIG. 4 is a microprocessor (CPU) serving as the center of the control operation of the slot machine of the present embodiment, and exchanges control signals and data with the peripheral portion via the bus 50.
[0085]
23 is a medal sensor that senses a game medal inserted from the medal slot 106, 24 is a switch input from a stop button switch that is activated when a stop button 121, 122, 123 that stops the reel is pressed, 25 is a start A sensor 26 senses that the lever 105 has been operated, and 26 is a switch input from a credit bet button switch that is activated when any one of the credit bet buttons 109, 110, 111 is pressed. Then, it is connected to the CPU 22 via the bus 50.
[0086]
A read only memory (ROM) 28 includes a program for controlling the slot machine, control data and a table for controlling stop of the reels 101, 102, and 103. Reference numeral 29 denotes a random access memory (RAM) that stores a work area of the program, variable data, and the like. The memories of the ROM 28 and the RAM 29 are connected to the CPU 22 via the bus 50.
[0087]
Reference numeral 30 denotes a motor control unit for rotating and stopping the reels 101, 102, and 103. Reference numeral 31 denotes a hopper control unit for paying out medals. These are connected to the CPU 22 via the bus 50 via the input / output interface 32. ing.
[0088]
Reference numeral 33 denotes a lamp control unit that controls turning on / off of various lamps necessary for notifying the player of the control state as internal information of the control of the slot machine 100. The bus 22 and the output interface 34 are controlled by the CPU 22. Is connected to the CPU 22 via the CPU 22, and is turned on / off under the control of the CPU 22.
[0089]
A speaker 35 outputs a number of sound effects in accordance with the control of the sound output unit 36 and in accordance with instructions from the CPU 22.
[0090]
Reference numeral 37 denotes a random number generator used for lottery.
[0091]
<Control>
Next, an example of the control of the slot machine in the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail using the flowchart of FIG.
[0092]
In the control of the present embodiment, a description will be given of a control for displaying (notifying) that the BB or RB has been won (around the inside) by turning on (ON: lighting) the “bonus flag notification lamp 118” with a delay. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there are various notification timings described above.
[0093]
Step S40: (Insert medal: bet)
Depending on the player's selection, 1 to 3 game medals can be inserted from the medal slot 106, or a credit bet button (maximum 3 token button 109, maximum 2 token button 110, 1 token button 111) Select from and press. In accordance with the number of game medals inserted at this time, the winning effective line display lamp 120 is turned on to notify the player that the game is ready.
[0094]
Step S41: (Game start)
When the player operates the start lever 105, the random number value (lottery) acquired from the random number generator 37 is used to compare the numerical value stored in advance in the ROM 28 and win a predetermined pattern combination. It is determined whether or not there is, and the result is stored in the RAM 29.
[0095]
Step S42: (Bonus winning determination)
It is determined whether or not the bonus (BB or RB) is won as a result of the lottery at the game start step S41. If not won, the game is advanced as a general game, so the process proceeds to step S43 in order to make a selection to perform stop control for the general game. If the bonus is won (in the case of internal winning: internal winning), the game is advanced as an internal winning, so the process proceeds to step S44 in order to make a selection for stop control for internal winning.
Step S43: (General game stop control selection)
A control part performs control other than BB or RB, ie, a general game. Normally, the general game is selected so that a general game reel stop control table (not shown) can be used.
[0096]
Step S44: (Internal winning stop control: BB, RB internal winning state control selection)
If the control unit has won a prize for BB or RB in the lottery, when the stop button 121 to 123 is operated, the bonus picture of the winner of RB or RB is displayed on the picture display window. In order to perform control so as to be aligned with the payout active line, a reel stop control table (not shown) for the bonus game (BB and RB are different items) is selected. However, BB and RB are different tables.
[0097]
The table selected here makes it easy for the bonus pattern to be aligned on the effective winning line on the pattern display window, or when the stop buttons 121 to 123 are operated, the bonus pattern cannot be drawn and controlled on the effective winning line by convention. Sometimes, a stop control table that can control the pattern stop pattern on the pattern display window is selected so that the player can recognize that the bonus game is hit internally.
[0098]
Step S45: (Set of predetermined number of games)
When winning a lottery and hitting the inside of the bonus, the number of games until the player is notified of this is set when the inside of the bonus is reached. (For example, “5” times)
Steps S46 to S48: (Reel stop operation)
The player presses the left reel stop button 121, the middle reel stop button 122, or the right reel stop button 123 in random order, and stops the corresponding left reel 101, middle reel 102, and right reel 103, whereby each reel Stop.
[0099]
Step S49: (stop all cylinders)
Each time each of the stop buttons is operated, steps (S46 to S48) corresponding to the stop buttons are executed. Thereafter, it is detected whether or not all the cylinders (reels) have stopped, and all the cylinders stop. If not, the process proceeds to step S45. When all the stop buttons are pressed and all the reels are stopped, the process proceeds to step S50.
[0100]
Step S50: (Bonus winning determination)
After all the cylinder stops, it is determined whether or not the bonus pattern is aligned on the effective winning line on the reel display window. If the bonus pattern is aligned on the effective winning line, the process proceeds to step S52. If the bonus pattern is not aligned on the effective pay line (the state in which the reach is controlled to appear), the process proceeds to step S51.
[0101]
Step S51: (Determining completion of predetermined number of games)
It is determined whether or not the number of games has passed the predetermined number of games (number of pattern games) set in step S45. When the predetermined number of times has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S52. When the predetermined number of times has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S53, and the game ends. When proceeding to step S53, the number of games is counted simultaneously. (Actually, subtract from the number set in step S45)
Step S52: (notification: lighting of notification lamp)
Announcement lamp on the front panel of the play stand when the bonus pattern is aligned with the effective pay line on the pattern display window, or after the predetermined number of pattern games (the game from when the internal flag is established until the bonus pattern is aligned on the reel display window) elapses The player is lit or blinked to inform the player that the player is in the internal hit state.
[0102]
Step S53: (medal payout)
The process is ended up to step S52, and when a predetermined pattern is displayed on the pattern display window and it is determined that the winning is achieved, a predetermined number of medals are paid out from the medal payout slot 107 to the medal tray 108, and the game is ended.
[0103]
As described in detail above, the flow of control of one game in the slot machine of the present embodiment is terminated after performing control corresponding to the player's operation. Similarly, the control is repeated in response to the player's next operation.
[0104]
As explained in detail above, the fact that a bonus (BB or RB) has been won internally may be announced by delaying a predetermined number of games or a predetermined time. It allows the player to think, and for the player (especially a master), it is possible to devise each stop operation, and the game can be provided with fun and depth. Furthermore, in addition to this, a slot machine is provided that gives a greater expectation and interest by giving an effect every time the stop button is operated and when all reels are stopped.
[0105]
Here, as means for notifying internal information (BB or RB), physical means such as illumination or sound including a pattern display of a reel backlight, a notification lamp on a panel, vibration, and a solid protruding operation Or a combination of these can be employed.
[0106]
In addition, the above-described illumination can make the game more interesting by displaying pictures, characters, figures, and combinations thereof. Furthermore, it is possible for a blind person to play a game with sound, and for a hearing impaired person to be able to play a game by notifying with vibrations or protrusions. Furthermore, a slot machine that allows many people to enjoy the game can be provided by notifying the blind and hearing-impaired of the state of the game in the form of vibrations, sounds, and protrusions. Furthermore, if the protrusion is a protrusion that displays braille as necessary, the effect is still great.
[0107]
Further, by providing the start button with a vibration notification function, the number of operation buttons and switches can be reduced.
[0108]
In the above, one embodiment of the present invention has been described using a slot machine. However, when a rotating reel is provided in a hitting game machine such as a pachinko machine (for example, when a hit ball enters or passes through a predetermined winning hole, etc.) The present invention is not limited by the present embodiment.
[0109]
【The invention's effect】
  As explained in detail above, according to the present invention,The player is already insideYou can play games with the expectation that you might winIt is possible to provide an amusement stand with easy-to-understand internal information and various changes..
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is an external view of a reel mount in the slot machine of the present embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a view showing a combination of reel patterns in the slot machine of the present embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a control unit of the slot machine of the present embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining control of the slot machine of the present embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a view showing an effect pattern of “predictive blink pattern effect mode (effect (1))” in the slot machine of the present embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a view showing an effect pattern of “reel stop turn-off pattern effect mode (effect (2))” in the slot machine of the present embodiment;
FIG. 8A shows an effect pattern of “blink pattern effect mode when all reels are stopped (effect (3) -A)” in the slot machine of the present embodiment.
FIG. 8B shows an effect pattern of “all-reel stop flashing pattern effect mode (effect (3) -A)” in the slot machine of the present embodiment.
FIG. 9A shows an effect pattern of “blink pattern effect mode when all reels are stopped (effect (3) -B)” in the slot machine of the present embodiment.
FIG. 9B shows an effect pattern of “blink pattern effect mode when all reels are stopped (effect (3) -B)” in the slot machine of the present embodiment.
FIG. 10A is a diagram showing a “lighting pattern combination in each game mode” in the slot machine of the present embodiment.
FIG. 10B is a diagram showing “lighting pattern combinations in each game mode” in the slot machine of the present embodiment.
FIG. 10C is a diagram showing “lighting pattern combinations in each game mode” in the slot machine of the present embodiment.
FIG. 10D is a diagram showing “lighting pattern combinations in each game mode” in the slot machine of the present embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a table for explaining an example of a winning probability and a payout number of medals for a base game and a general game in BB of the embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a table showing an example of combinations of effect numbers, signs, reach turn-off, and flash effects according to the present embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
22 CPU
23 Medal sensor
24 Stop button switch
25 Start lever sensor
26 Credit bet button switch
27 Input interface
28 ROM
29 RAM
30 Motor controller
31 Hopper control unit
32 I / O interface
33 Lamp controller
34 I / O interface
35 Speaker
36 Sound output section
37 random number generator
50 buses
100 slot machine
101 Left reel
102 middle reel
103 Right reel
105 Start lever
106 medal slot
107 Medals outlet
108 Medal tray
109 medals up to 3 buttons
110 buttons for up to 2 medals
111 medal one button
112 Medal Checkout Button and Credit Switch Button
113 Sound hole
114 Credit remaining indicator
115 medal payout number display
116 medal insert lamp
117 Replay start lamp
118 Bonus Flag Notification Lamp
119 Winning dividend display board
120 Winning valid line indicator lamp
121 Left reel stop button
122 Reel stop button
123 Right reel stop button
131-133 Reel display window
140 Flicker indicator lamp
600-602 Backlight board
610 Backlight

Claims (1)

Provided with a plurality of pattern rows composed of a plurality of types of patterns including a specific pattern, a game medium such as a medal or ball is inserted, and the movement of the plurality of pattern rows on the pattern display window is started by a play start operation. At the same time, whether or not an internal winning is determined by lottery, the internal winning state is set to the internal winning state, and each picture row is predetermined combination based on the internal winning state with respect to the stop operation corresponding to each picture row. In the play stand, the control is stopped so that the picture is displayed on the picture display window, the winning is determined from the combination of the picture on the stopped picture display window, and a predetermined number of game media is paid back.
1) When a combination of predetermined pictures is arranged on the picture display window, the specific play state is controlled, and in the specific play state, the winning probability of the predetermined picture is limited to a predetermined number of games rather than the normal play state. Is controlled, and during the general game in the specific game state, when a combination of predetermined patterns is arranged on the pattern display window, the special game state is controlled so that the special game can be performed,
2) When the number of general games in the specific game state exceeds a predetermined number of times, or the number of times of the special game exceeds a predetermined number of times, the specific game state is canceled,
3) In addition, when a combination of predetermined pictures that can be used for special play when not in a specific play state is stopped on the picture display window, the special play state that allows the special play to be performed only once is performed.
4) An internal specific winning state in which the control unit controls the stop position of the pattern row so as to be in the specific play state, and an internal special winning state in which the control unit is controlled so as to be in the special play state when not in the specific play state. Is included in the internal winning state,
5) The control unit changes the internal specific winning state or the internal special winning state to a combination in which the combination of the picture rows displayed on the picture display window when the picture row is stopped becomes the specific playing state or the special playing state. Hold until the combination becomes
6) When an internal winning state is established in the internal specific winning state or the internal special winning state, the internal winning state is physically given to the player with a predetermined delay from the establishment of the internal winning state. notification to, and by means, said predetermined delay, after the internal winning state is established, whether the course of the delay of several times of the game a predetermined number of times, or a predetermined constant elapsed time delay, game board, characterized in that those selected by lottery one of.

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