JP4174313B2 - Slot machine with internal hit notification means control function - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention uses game media such as coins and medals, and stops a plurality of rotating reels (rotating cylinders) by stopping a pattern such as a pattern and characters attached to each reel in a predetermined arrangement. In particular, in the slot machine (revolving game machine) for winning the amount of winning medals, in the lottery unit for internal winning, if the winning content that is advantageous to the player such as a bonus game is won, the notification means control unit Relates to a slot machine having an internal hitting means control function for controlling and operating the notification means.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The slot machine is generally configured such that a predetermined internal lottery is performed when a game is started. As a result of the internal winning lottery, when a predetermined winning content is won, for example, a right to win a bonus game such as a big bonus game or a regular bonus game can be obtained. Such a bonus game is started by stopping the spinning cylinder in a predetermined symbol arrangement (winning). For example, by aligning winning symbols for winning a big bonus game such as “7, 7, 7”, In the case of a regular bonus game, each bonus game is started by aligning winning symbols such as “BAR, BAR, and BAR”.
In such a slot machine, when a bonus game or the like is won, if there is a winning symbol within a few frames from the position when the player presses the stop button of the revolver, the revolving stop position Has a slide function that controls the winning symbols so that they are aligned.
[0003]
By the way, in the slot machine, even if a predetermined winning content is won, if the player does not press the stop button within a certain range (within several frames), the winning symbols are not aligned. In other words, even if the slot machine wins a predetermined winning content (for example, a big bonus game), the player usually wins a winning symbol corresponding to the winning content (if the winning content is a big bonus game, usually “7-7”).・ It is necessary to stop each cylinder so that 7 ”) is aligned.
For this reason, some slot machines are provided with a notification means such as a notification lamp for surely notifying the player that a winning content that can win a bonus game or the like has been won. By this notification, the player can select the pressing timing of the stop button from the rotating spinning drum symbols, and stop each spinning drum so that predetermined winning symbols are aligned.
[0004]
Here, the slot machine will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 8 is a schematic front view of a conventional slot machine.
FIG. 9 is a schematic block diagram of the main part for explaining the control system of the slot machine according to the conventional example.
As shown in FIG. 8, the conventional slot machine 100 includes a lamp 2, an upper decorative plate 3, a front panel 4, an operation unit 5, a lower decorative plate 6, and a medal payout unit 7 from the top. It is.
[0005]
On the front panel 4, three spinning cylinders on which a plurality of symbols are drawn, that is, a first spinning cylinder 41, a second spinning cylinder 42, and a third spinning cylinder 43 are rotatably arranged in parallel.
Normally, the above-mentioned drums 41, 42, 43 are not shown in the drawing, but a symbol related to a bonus game such as “7” or “BAR” and several other types of symbols are drawn.
[0006]
The operation unit 5 generally includes a start lever 50 for starting the game by rotating the first cylinder 41, the second cylinder 42, and the third cylinder 43, and each rotating cylinder 41, 42, Three stop buttons for stopping 43, that is, a first cylinder stop button 51, a second cylinder stop button 52, and a third cylinder stop button 53 are provided.
[0007]
In the slot machine 100, when a player inserts a medal and operates the start lever 50, the game is started. As shown in FIG. 9, the internal winning lottery unit 11 and the spinning cylinder provided in the control unit 110 from the start lever 50 are started. A start signal is output to the rotation control unit 12.
[0008]
When the internal winning lottery unit 11 receives a start signal, the internal winning lottery unit 11 instantaneously performs an internal winning lottery.
Here, “internal winning lottery” refers to a lottery for determining whether or not to win a winning content that is advantageous for a player such as a bonus game.
Further, the internal winning lottery unit 11 outputs a winning signal to the rotating rotation control unit 12 when winning by the internal winning lottery.
[0009]
When the start signal is input, the rotating cylinder rotation control unit 12 outputs a rotation start signal to the first rotating cylinder 41, the second rotating cylinder 42, and the third rotating cylinder 43 to rotate.
Then, when the player presses the first torso stop button 51, the second torso stop button 52, and the third torso stop button 53, the rotor rotation control unit 12 stops from each stop button 51, 52, 53. A signal is input, and a rotation stop signal is output to each of the cylinders 41, 42, 43 in accordance with the presence / absence of an internal hit and the timing at which the stop signal is input to stop the rotation.
That is, the rotation control unit 12 outputs a rotation stop signal to each of the rotation cylinders 41, 42, and 43 to stop the rotation according to the timing when the stop signal is input, but when the stop button 51, 52, 53 is pressed. Regardless of how much is matched, in the above internal winning lottery, if the predetermined winning content is not won, the timing of outputting the rotation stop signal is shifted, and each of the cylinders 41, 42, 43 is in a winning arrangement pattern. Control so that they are not aligned.
[0010]
Further, when the predetermined winning content is won in the internal winning lottery, the rotating rotation control unit 12 outputs a rotation stop signal even if the timing of pressing the stop buttons 51, 52, 53 does not match somewhat. At the same time, the drums 41, 42, and 43 are controlled so that they are arranged in a winning arrangement.
That is, in the slot machine 100, even if a predetermined winning content is won in the internal lottery, if the timing when the player presses the stop buttons 51, 52, 53 deviates greatly, the winning winning symbols will not be aligned. .
[0011]
Thus, in the slot machine 100, when the rotation of each of the cylinders 41, 42, 43 is stopped by the player's operation and all of these three cylinders are stopped, the slot machines 41, 42, 43 are connected to each other. When the symbols on the winning line (not shown) constitute a predetermined winning arrangement, a winning medal is paid out.
[0012]
By the way, as described above, the greatest concern of the player who is playing the game is whether or not to win a winning content that is advantageous to the player, such as a big bonus game or a regular bonus game.
In addition, the slot machine 100 cannot advance to an advantageous game state if predetermined winning symbols are not prepared even if such winning contents are won. Therefore, when winning a winning game that is advantageous to the player, such as a bonus game, the player can actively aim to make a hit by notifying the player that he has won. This can provide a more exciting game.
[0013]
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9, in the conventional slot machine 100, when the internal winning lottery unit 11 receiving the start signal from the start lever 50 performs the internal winning lottery and wins a predetermined winning content, The winning signal is output to 12. Further, the internal winning lottery unit 11 outputs a notification signal to the notification means control unit 111 when a bonus game or the like can be obtained and the winning content to be notified is won.
[0014]
If the winning signal is a winning signal that can win a bonus game or the like, the spinning cylinder rotation control unit 12 that has received the winning signal wins the winning content that can win a bonus game or the like to the player. In order to notify that the player has stopped, the stop position of each of the drums 41, 42, 43 is controlled by the timing at which the player presses the stop button, and a specific pattern called a reach eye is arranged.
[0015]
However, the reach eyes may or may not be aligned depending on the timing at which the player presses the stop buttons 51, 52, and 53, so that the reach eyes may not be aligned. In such a case, even if the player knows the reach, he / she will not be aware that the winning content that can win the bonus game or the like is won.
Also, if the slot machine type is different, the reach is also different, so the player may play without knowing the reach.
[0016]
For this reason, as shown in FIG. 9, the conventional slot machine 100 is provided with a notification means control section 111 in the control section 110. The notification means control section 111 receives a notification signal from the internal winning lottery section 11. In addition, when a non-winning signal indicating that the winning symbols are not aligned is input from the rotating rotation control unit 12, a specific sound is generated from the speaker 71 shown in FIG. 8, or the notification lamp 44 is continuously turned on. In other words, the player has been notified that the winning content that allows the player to win a bonus game or the like has been won in a way that the player can reliably recognize.
The notification means control unit 111 stops the generation of a specific sound when a winning signal indicating that winning symbols (for example, “7, 7, 7”, etc.) have been prepared is received from the rotating rotation control unit 12. The lamp 44 was turned off.
[0017]
At this time, if a skilled player recognizes that a winning game that can win a bonus game or the like has been won by reaching reach, making a specific sound, or turning on the notification lamp 44, the player rotates. When the stop button is pressed in synchronization with the timing of pressing the stop button while looking at the design of the spinning cylinder (hereinafter abbreviated as “eye press” as appropriate), a winning arrangement of winning symbols (for example, “7, 7, 7”) Etc.) can be aligned in one or several times of the symbol alignment game.
On the other hand, a player who is not proficient in skill and who has won the prize winning content that can win bonus games, etc., will arrange the winning symbols in the winning symbol pattern game several times. May not be able to be used, and medals may be wasted.
Note that the “symbol matching game” refers to a game in which a winning symbol after winning a winning content that can win a bonus game or the like is completed.
[0018]
As described above, the slot machine 100 wins the winning contents that can be won immediately after the game starts, and if the winning symbols are not aligned in this symbol matching game, the notification lamp 44 is turned on until the winning symbols are aligned. The player is notified that the winning content that can win the bonus game is won.
[0019]
As a conventional technique related to such a notification lamp, there is a game table characterized by providing a switch for notifying that a winning content that can win a bonus game or the like is won by a player's selection operation (for example, a patent) Reference 1).
According to this technique, the player can know the internal information of the gaming table by pressing a predetermined button, and the player can actively participate in the game.
[0020]
In addition, a game characterized in that a notification means for notifying information for assisting a player's game operation and a selection means for the player to select whether or not the notification means is in a state of notification are provided. (For example, refer to Patent Document 2).
According to this technique, the player can select whether or not the information for assisting the game operation is notified.
[0021]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2001-212281 (First, Second, Third, Claims)
[Patent Document 2]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-52128 (first and second terms, claims)
[0022]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, a notice that a winning game that can win a bonus game by the above reach eyes, a specific sound, and a notification lamp is won, not only to the player who is playing the slot machine to be notified, but also to the surrounding players. Also easily known.
In such a case, if a player who can't push up is noticed by surrounding players, he / she feels very embarrassed and can lose his willingness to play.
[0023]
In addition, according to the techniques of Patent Documents 1 and 2 above, a switch for selecting whether or not to win a winning content that can win a bonus game or the like is provided, but the notification function is activated or stopped. To do this, it is necessary to operate the switch, which is troublesome. Furthermore, if a switch to be selected is provided, there is a problem that parts costs and wiring work increase, and the manufacturing cost cannot be reduced.
[0024]
In addition, for players who do not notice that the switch is turned off, or for players who do not know that the notification function does not work if this switch is turned off, the winning content can be used to win a bonus game, etc. Despite being elected, there is a risk of unfortunate consequences such as moving to another slot machine.
[0025]
The present invention has been proposed in order to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and even if the player does not press the switch for selecting whether or not to activate the notification means, An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine with an internal hitting means control function capable of notifying whether or not a winning content that can win a bonus game or the like is won according to the cycle time or game time.
[0026]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine with an internal hit notification means control function according to claim 1 of the present invention is provided with an internal hit lottery unit for performing a predetermined internal win lottery at the start of a game, If you win the winning content, the notification means to make a predetermined internal winning notification, and the symbol alignment game from winning the predetermined winning content to which the internal winning notification is made until the predetermined winning design of the winning content is complete A notification means control section for operating the notification means according to the cycle time or game time inThe notification means control unit operates the notification means when the cycle time or the game time in the symbol alignment game is longer than a predetermined time.As a configuration.
  In this way, it is possible to select whether or not to notify that the player has won the winning content that can win the bonus game or the like according to the cycle time or game time in the symbol alignment game. Therefore, there is no need to provide a selection switch for whether or not to make a notification, and it is not necessary to press the selection switch, so that the labor of the player can be reduced.
  In particular, it is possible to confirm whether or not a winning content that can win a bonus game or the like is won by the player playing the game slowly.
[0031]
  In addition, the present inventionofAccording to the slot machine with an internal hit notification means control function, the notification means control unit operates the notification means until the cycle time or the game time in the symbol alignment game does not satisfy the operation condition of the predetermined time, It is configured to operate continuously.
  In this way, when the player satisfies the operating conditions continuously, the notification means can be operated continuously, and it is possible to calmly recognize that the winning content that can win a bonus game or the like has been won. .
[0032]
  In addition, the present inventionClaim 2According to the slot machine with the internal hit notification means control function, the notification means is configured as a notification lamp.
  In this way, it is possible to notify the player that the bonus game has been won without being noticed by surrounding players or in a state where it is difficult to notice.
[0033]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a slot machine with an internal hitting means control function of the present invention (abbreviated as a slot machine as appropriate) will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0034]
[First embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of the main part for explaining the control system of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in the figure, according to the present embodiment, the control unit 10 provides a notification lamp 44 as a notification means according to the cycle time of the symbol alignment game until the winning symbol after winning in the bonus game is complete. The notification means control unit 8 to be operated is provided.
The slot machine according to the present embodiment has almost the same configuration and appearance as those of the conventional slot machine 100.
[0035]
When the notification means control unit 8 receives a start signal (not shown) output from the spinning cylinder rotation control unit 12, the internal timer 81 starts measuring the cycle time of the nth game (n is a natural number). . The internal timer 81 may be configured to use an interrupt routine.
Here, the cycle time of the game is the nth game start time T_{S (n)}(Or end time, etc.) n + 1 game start time T_{S (n + 1)}(Or end time, etc.) Thereafter, the internal timer 81 receives the cycle time (Δ_n= T_{S (n + 1)}-T_{S (n)}) Is calculated.
Also, the game start time T_SMeans the time when the start lever 50 is pressed after the medal is inserted, and the game end time T_EMeans the time when all cylinders stopped.
Furthermore, the game time is the time from the nth game start time to the nth game end time (GT_n= T_{E (n)}-T_{S (n)}).
[0036]
When the internal winning lottery unit 11 wins a winning content that can win a bonus game or the like in the n-th game, the notification means control unit 8 performs the cycle time (Δ_n) Is within a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds), the notification lamp 44 is lit after the end of the next symbol alignment game.
The predetermined time is not limited to the above-mentioned approximately 5 seconds, and may be set freely by the manufacturer, each store, or the player. Further, a slot machine that measures the player's game cycle time and calculates an average value thereof may set a predetermined time according to the game speed of the player.
Further, although not shown, a time adjustment knob may be provided for the player to set the predetermined time according to his / her game speed.
[0037]
In addition, the notification means control unit 8 receives the winning symbols in the first symbol matching game until the winning symbols after winning the winning content that can win a bonus game or the like, that is, the current symbol matching game (nth game). If not, a non-winning signal may be input and the notification lamp 44 may be lit for a short time (for example, about 0.3 seconds).
The short time is not limited to about 0.3 seconds.
[0038]
Furthermore, the notification means control unit 8 turns on the notification lamp 44 that is lit in the nth and subsequent symbol alignment games for an arbitrary fixed time (for example, about 1 second) for each symbol alignment game. That is, when the cycle time of the symbol alignment game is shorter than the predetermined time, the notification means control unit 8 turns on the notification lamp 44 after the end of the next symbol alignment game, turns it on for an arbitrary fixed time, and then turns it off.
The notification means control unit 8 generally includes a CPU, and realizes the above-described operation by executing a written program.
[0039]
Next, operations and effects of the slot machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 2 is a schematic flowchart for explaining the operation of the slot machine of the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a schematic time chart for explaining the lighting timing of the lighting lamp in the slot machine of the first embodiment.
In FIG. 2, when the start lever 50 is pressed (step S 1), the internal winning lottery unit 11 to which the start signal is input performs the internal winning lottery (step S 2), and the start signal is sent via the rotating rotation control unit 12. The notifying means control unit 8 that has input "" starts measuring the cycle time (step S3).
[0040]
Next, the notification means control unit 8 determines whether or not a notification signal (a signal indicating that a bonus game or the like can be acquired in the internal winning lottery and that the winning content to be notified is won) is input (step S1). S4).
And the notification means control part 8 returns to step S1 after completion | finish of a game, when the notification signal is not input.
In addition, when a notification signal is input in the nth game, it is determined whether or not a winning signal indicating that the winning symbols are aligned is input after each of the cylinders 41, 42, and 43 is stopped in the current game (step S5). If a winning signal is input (step S6), a bonus game is played (step S7).
[0041]
Also, the notification means control unit 8 lights the notification lamp 44 for about 0.3 seconds after the game ends when no winning signal is input in the nth game, that is, the first symbol alignment game, that is, when a non-winning signal is input. (Step S8). In this way, the player is notified that the bonus game was won within the bonus game before the second symbol alignment game, so the player played the game loosely without knowing that the bonus game was won. Can prevent failure. Moreover, since the time for which the notification lamp 44 is lit is short, the risk of being noticed by surrounding players can be reduced.
[0042]
Then, when the start lever 50 is pressed as the next game (n + 1 first game) (step S9), the notification means control unit 8 that has input the start signal via the rotation control unit 12 performs the cycle. Time is calculated (step S10). This cycle time (Δ_n= T_{S (n + 1)}-T_{S (n)}) Is calculated by calculating the nth game start time (T_{S (n)}) N + 1 game start time (T_{S (n + 1)}) By measuring the time until).
[0043]
Next, after each cylinder 41, 42, 43 is stopped in the (n + 1) th game (step S11), it is determined whether or not a winning signal indicating that the winning symbols are aligned is input (step S12). When entered, a bonus game is played (step S7).
When the notification means control unit 8 inputs a non-winning signal indicating that the winning symbols are not prepared in the (n + 1) th game, the game cycle time (Δ_n= T_{S (n + 1)}-T_{S (n)}) Is within a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds) (step S13). If the predetermined time is exceeded, the notification lamp 44 is not turned on and the process returns to step S9. The game (n + second game) is started.
On the other hand, when the cycle time of the game is within the predetermined time, the notification lamp 44 is turned on for about 1 second after the (n + 1) th game is over (step S14), and the process returns to step S9 to return to the next game (n + Start the second game).
[0044]
As described above, according to the slot machine of the present embodiment, whether or not to turn on the notification lamp 44 is selected according to the cycle time of the symbol alignment game after winning a winning content that can win a bonus game or the like. And the player does not have to press the selection switch for whether or not to make a notification, so that the player's labor can be reduced.
That is, it is possible to confirm whether or not a player who slowly plays a game wins a winning content that can win a bonus game or the like by playing the game quickly. Even if a player who doesn't know the reach eyes, when the pattern that seems to be reach eyes is ready, instead of checking with the surrounding players whether or not it is reach eyes, It is possible to easily confirm whether or not a winning content that can win a game or the like is won.
[0045]
In addition, in the first symbol alignment game that has been selected as the winning content that can win a bonus game or the like, if the winning symbol is not aligned, the notification lamp 44 is lit for about 0.3 seconds regardless of the cycle time. The player can be surely notified that the bonus game has been won without being noticed by the player.
[0046]
[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 4 is a schematic flowchart for explaining the operation of the slot machine of the second embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a schematic time chart for explaining the lighting timing of the lighting lamp in the slot machine of the second embodiment.
As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, in the slot machine according to the first embodiment described above, the notification means control unit 8 determines whether or not to turn on the notification lamp 44 in the cycle time of the symbol alignment game. Instead, it is configured to be performed according to the game time of the symbol alignment game.
Other configurations are substantially the same as those of the slot machine of the first embodiment.
[0047]
Specifically, the notification means control unit 8 determines the time T when the start lever is pressed after a medal is inserted in the nth game._{S (n)}And three stop buttons are pressed, and time T_{E (n)}The game time (GT_n= T_{E (n)}-T_{S (n)}) Is calculated. Then, according to this game time, that is, when the game time of the symbol alignment game is within a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds), the notification lamp 44 is turned on after the end of the current symbol alignment game. .
[0048]
Next, operations and effects of the slot machine configured as described above will be described.
In FIG. 4, when the start lever 50 is pressed (step S 1), the internal winning lottery unit 11 that has input the start signal performs the internal winning lottery (step S 2), and the start signal is sent via the rotating rotation control unit 12. The notification means control unit 8 that has input the game starts counting the game time (step S21).
Next, the notification means control unit 8 determines whether or not a notification signal is input (step S4), and when the notification signal is not input, returns to step S1 after the game ends.
In addition, when a notification signal is input in the nth game, it is determined whether or not a winning signal indicating that the winning symbols are aligned is input after each of the cylinders 41, 42, and 43 is stopped in the current game (step S5). If a winning signal is input (step S6), a bonus game is played (step S7).
[0049]
Also, the notification means control unit 8 lights the notification lamp 44 for about 0.3 seconds after the game ends when no winning signal is input in the nth game, that is, the first symbol alignment game, that is, when a non-winning signal is input. (Step S8).
When the start lever 50 is pressed as the next game (n + 1 first game) (step S9), the notification means control unit 8 that has input the start signal via the rotating cylinder rotation control unit 12 Time measurement is started (step S22). This game time (GT_{n + 1}= T_{E (n + 1)}-T_{S (n + 1)}) Is calculated by (n + 1) first game start time (T_{S (n + 1)}) N + 1 game end time (T_{E (n + 1)}) By measuring the time until.
[0050]
Next, the notification means control unit 8 inputs a game end signal (not shown) after each of the cylinders 41, 42, 43 is stopped (step S11) in the (n + 1) th game, and the game time (GT_{n + 1}= T_{E (n + 1)}-T_{S (n + 1)}Then, it is determined whether or not a winning signal has been input (step S12). When a winning signal is input, a bonus game is played (step S7).
[0051]
Further, when the non-winning signal is inputted in the n + 1 first game, the notification means control unit 8 receives the game time (GT_{n + 1}= T_{E (n + 1)}-T_{S (n + 1)}) Is within a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds) (step S23), and if it exceeds the predetermined time, the notification lamp 44 is not turned on and the process returns to step S9. The game (n + second game) is started.
On the other hand, when the game time is within the predetermined time, the notification lamp 44 is turned on for about 1 second after the game is over (step S14), and the process returns to step S9 to start the next game (n + 2 game). Start.
Other operations and effects are the same as those of the slot machine of the first embodiment.
[0052]
Thus, according to the slot machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to select whether or not to turn on the notification lamp 44 according to the game time of the symbol alignment game instead of the cycle time of the symbol alignment game. Similar to the slot machine of the first embodiment, the player does not have to press the selection switch for whether or not to make a notification, so the player's labor can be reduced.
[0053]
[Third embodiment]
FIG. 6 is a schematic flowchart for explaining the operation of the slot machine of the third embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a schematic time chart for explaining the lighting timing of the lighting lamp in the slot machine of the third embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, in the slot machine according to the second embodiment described above, the notification means control unit 8 has a game time of the symbol alignment game equal to or longer than a predetermined time (for example, about 8 seconds). At this time, the notification lamp 44 is turned on.
[0054]
In addition, when the game time of the symbol alignment game is equal to or longer than the predetermined time, the notification means controller 8 notifies the notification lamp from the end of the current symbol alignment game until the symbol alignment game is performed in a game time shorter than the predetermined time. 44 is lit continuously. That is, the slot machine of the present embodiment lights the notification lamp 44 when the game time is longer than the predetermined time, and turns on the notification lamp 44 while the game time is longer than the predetermined time. Subsequently, when a game with a game time shorter than a predetermined time is played, the notification lamp 44 is turned off.
Other configurations are substantially the same as those of the slot machine of the second embodiment.
[0055]
Next, operations and effects of the slot machine configured as described above will be described.
In FIG. 6, when the start lever 50 is pressed (step S1), the internal winning lottery unit 11 that has input the start signal performs the internal winning lottery (step S2), and the notification means control unit 8 that has input the start signal The game time measurement is started (step S21).
Next, the notification means control unit 8 determines whether or not a notification signal is input (step S4), and when the notification signal is not input, returns to step S1 after the game ends.
In addition, when a notification signal is input in the nth game, it is determined whether or not a winning signal indicating that the winning symbols are aligned is input after each of the cylinders 41, 42, and 43 is stopped in the current game (step S5). If a winning signal is input (step S6), a bonus game is played (step S7).
[0056]
Further, when no winning signal is input in the n-th game, that is, the first symbol alignment game, the notification means control unit 8 lights the notification lamp 44 for about 0.3 seconds after the game ends (step S8).
When the start lever 50 is pressed as the next game (n + 1 first game) (step S9), the notification means control unit 8 that has input the start signal via the rotating cylinder rotation control unit 12 Time measurement is started (step S22). This game time (GT_{n + 1}= T_{E (n + 1)}-T_{S (n + 1)}) Is calculated by (n + 1) first game start time (T_{S (n + 1)}) N + 1 game start time (T_{E (n + 1)}) By measuring the time until.
[0057]
Next, after each cylinder 41, 42, 43 stops (step S11) in the (n + 1) th game, a game end signal (not shown) is input, and the game time (GT_{n + 1}= T_{E (n + 1)}-T_{S (n + 1)}Then, it is determined whether or not a winning signal indicating that the winning symbols are aligned is input (step S12). When the winning signal is input, a bonus game is played (step S7). Although not shown, when the notification lamp 44 is lit, a bonus game is played and the notification lamp 44 is turned off.
[0058]
In addition, the notification means control unit 8 does not input a winning signal in the (n + 1) th game, and the game time (GT_{n + 1}= T_{E (n + 1)}-T_{S (n + 1)}) Is longer than a predetermined time (for example, about 8 seconds) (step S31). If it is longer than the predetermined time, the notification lamp 44 is turned on (step S32), and the process goes to step S9. Return and start the next game (n + second game).
On the other hand, when the game time is shorter than the predetermined time, the notification lamp 44 is turned off, or the light-off state is maintained (step S33) and the process returns to step S9 to return to the next game (n + 2th game). ).
Other operations and effects are the same as those of the slot machine of the second embodiment.
[0059]
Thus, according to the slot machine of this embodiment, the notification lamp 44 can be continuously turned on and off according to the game time of the symbol alignment game.
Therefore, the player can keep the notification lamp 44 lit and can confirm calmly.
[0060]
The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention.
For example, in each embodiment, when the winning symbols are not aligned in the first symbol alignment game, the notification lamp is lit for a short time regardless of the game cycle or the game time. The notification lamp may be turned on according to the game cycle or game time.
[0061]
Whether the notification lamp is turned on when the game cycle or the game time is longer than the predetermined time, or when the game lamp or game time is short, or when the light is turned on for a certain period of time or continuously, It is good also as a structure which combined the choice.
Furthermore, although the notification lamp is used as the notification means, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a speaker, a vibration generator for notification, or the like may be used.
[0062]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the slot machine of the present invention, the notification means can be controlled according to the game cycle and the game time, so the switch for selecting whether or not the player operates the notification means. Even without pressing down, it is possible to notify whether the bonus game is won or not.
In addition, since there is no need to provide a switch to be selected, parts cost and wiring work can be improved, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of a main part for explaining a control system of a slot machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic flowchart for explaining the operation of the slot machine of the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a schematic time chart for explaining the lighting timing of the lighting lamp in the slot machine of the first embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a schematic flowchart for explaining the operation of the slot machine of the second embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a schematic time chart for explaining the lighting timing of the lighting lamp in the slot machine of the second embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a schematic flowchart for explaining the operation of the slot machine of the third embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a schematic time chart for explaining the lighting timing of the lighting lamp in the slot machine of the third embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a schematic front view of a slot machine according to a conventional example.
FIG. 9 is a schematic block diagram of a main part for explaining a control system of a slot machine according to a conventional example.
[Explanation of symbols]
2 lamps
3 Upper decorative board
4 Front panel
5 Operation part
6 Lower decorative board
7 Medal payout department
8 Notification means control unit
10 Control unit
11 Inside lottery club
12-turn cylinder rotation control unit
41 First torso
42 Second torso
43 3rd torso
44 Notification lamp
50 start lever
51 First torso stop button
52 Second torso stop button
53 3rd torso stop button
71 Speaker
81 Internal timer
100 slot machine
110 Control unit
111 Notification Means Control Unit

Claims (2)

An internal winning lottery section that performs a predetermined internal winning lottery at the start of the game;
As a result of the internal winning lottery, when a predetermined winning content is won, a notification means for making a predetermined internal winning notification,
Announcement means control unit that activates the notice means according to the cycle time or game time in the symbol alignment game after winning a predetermined winning content for which an internal winning notification is made until the winning symbol corresponding to the winning content is completed When,
Equipped with,
The notifying means control unit activates the notifying means when the cycle time or game time in the symbol alignment game is longer than a predetermined time, and the activated notification means is used as the cycle time or game time in the symbol alignment game. The slot machine with the function of controlling the internal hitting notification means , which is continuously operated until the operating condition of the predetermined time is not satisfied . 2. The slot machine with an internal hitting notification means control function according to claim 1, wherein said notification means is a notification lamp.

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