JP4491649B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention inserts game media (medals, balls, etc.), moves (rotates) a reel composed of a plurality of types of patterns, and receives a prize from a combination of the patterns stopped on the reel display window when it stops. The present invention relates to a game machine (slot machine, pachinko, etc.) that is defined and enjoys receiving a predetermined game medium.

  A conventional game machine performs a random number lottery to determine a winning combination by comparing a sampled random number value and predetermined lottery data, and when a predetermined winning combination is won internally by this random number lottery, a reel display The stop of the reel is controlled so that the combination of the winning combination picture stops at a predetermined reel stop position of the window. When the combination of pictures stopped by the reel control is a winning combination, the player can acquire a predetermined number of game media corresponding to the stopped winning combination.

  Conventionally, when a game table is played a predetermined number of times, the number of game media that can be acquired by the player during this game is set statistically so that a plurality of lottery data converge to different values. .

  Therefore, in a hall where a gaming table as described above is installed, one lottery data is selected from among the plurality of lottery data described above by operating a setting change switch provided on the gaming table by a hall attendant. It will be selected and set in anticipation of daily sales.

  However, since lottery based on random lottery has a mathematical variation, there is a problem that the target sales cannot be achieved even with the lottery data selected by the hall clerk, resulting in a disadvantage. Therefore, in order to solve this disadvantageous problem, there are halls where settings are changed again during business, but if you wait for the end of the game, the hall staff will always check the operating status of the game machine. The work efficiency has deteriorated because it has to be monitored, and the player is distrusted by the fact that the hall clerk operates the game table. Therefore, the setting is generally changed after the store is closed, and there is a problem that the target sales cannot be achieved after all.

  In addition, recently, a game stand is provided that adjusts the number of medals to be paid out to a player by winning depending on whether or not to notify the player that the winning combination has been won, but the medals to be paid out to the player There was no winning combination that could effectively draw lots.

The present invention is, in view of the above conventional problems, and to achieve as efficiently as possible given sales target hole side is set.

According to the present invention, a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of patterns are provided, and the main control unit rotates the plurality of reels on the reel display window by a game medium insertion and game start operation, and a first setting is made. The internal winning lottery of the winning combination based on the lottery data set by the changing means is confirmed to determine whether or not the internal winning of the winning combination is successful, and the combination of the winning winning design of the internal winning combination for the stop operation corresponding to each reel is the reel A gaming machine that stops the reel so as to be displayed on the display window and pays out a predetermined number of game media when the combination of the patterns stopped on the reel display window is a winning combination of the winning combination, and informing means for informing a result of the internal lottery is provided inside the game machine of the box, when the internal lottery result is the internal winning, thus broadcast its internal winning of the notification means Comprising a second setting changing means for setting a notification ratio of the said second setting changing means comprises a first switch for selecting the report known proportion, wherein said paper known percentage selected by the first switch And a second switch for switching between enabling and disabling.

According to the present invention, Ru can be achieved efficiently predetermined sales target hole side is set.

Hereinafter, a gaming machine of the present invention will be described in detail using an example in which the present invention is implemented in a slot machine as an example of an embodiment of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.
<Embodiment 1>
[External configuration of slot machine]
FIG. 1 is an external view of a slot machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied as viewed from the front.

  In the center of the slot machine main body 100 shown in FIG. 1, three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) in which a plurality of types of patterns including specific patterns are arranged on each outer peripheral surface are stored. It is comprised so that it can rotate in the inside of 100. Various patterns are drawn on the circumferential surfaces of the reels 110 to 112 at appropriate intervals (for example, 21 patterns).

  Three patterns of the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction on a reel display window provided on the front door of the main body 100 corresponding to each reel. Therefore, when all reels are stopped, the player can see a total of nine patterns of 3 × 3.

  A backlight for illuminating each picture displayed on the reel display window is arranged on the back side of each reel corresponding to the upper, middle and lower positions of the reel display window. A total of nine backlights of the pattern on the display window are arranged. In this embodiment, an example in which three reels are provided is used, but the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  The winning display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating a winning line that is valid for each game. The effective pay line is determined by the number of medals inserted into the normal slot machine. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, in the case of a slot machine having five pay lines, when one medal is inserted, a middle horizontal pay line is added, and when two medals are inserted, an upper and lower horizontal pay lines are added. When three winning lines are inserted, five lines including two diagonal winning lines are effective. Note that the number of winning lines is not limited to five.

  The start lamp 121 is a lamp for informing that the reel is ready to rotate. The re-game lamp 122 is a lamp that informs the player that the next game is a re-game when the combination of pictures displayed on the reel display window wins the re-game. The notification lamp 123 is a lamp for notifying the player that a special game or a special game has been won internally as a result of the internal lottery.

  The payout number display 124 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player when winning a winning combination. The number-of-games display 125 is a display for displaying the number of games or the number of wins during a special game or a special game. The stored number display 126 is a display that displays the number of medals stored in the slot machine.

  The medal insertion lamp 127 is a lamp that informs the player that a medal can be inserted.

  The effect lamp 128 composed of one or more lamps is a lamp used for the effect for enhancing the fun of the game.

  The medal insertion buttons 130, 131, and 132 (also referred to as credit buttons) are buttons for inserting the stored medals into the slot machine with a predetermined number of buttons set as the maximum number. It consists of a 1-sheet insertion button 130, a 2-sheet insertion button 131, and a 3-sheet insertion button 132. By pressing these buttons, 1 to 3 medals are inserted into the slot machine in one game.

  The medal slot 133 is a place where a player inserts a medal when starting a game. In the present embodiment, prior to the game, when three medals for playing a game and storage (credit) is selected by a storage / settlement button 138 described later and there is no stored medals, the maximum is 50. It is possible to insert a medal as a stored medal. When storage (credit) is selected by the storage / settlement button 138, up to 50 medals to be paid out as a result of winning are stored (credit).

  The start lever 134 is a lever that starts the rotation of the reels 110 to 112.

  The stop buttons 135 to 137 are switches that stop the corresponding reels 110 to 112 when pressed. In this embodiment, a lamp is provided inside each stop button, and after the start lever 134 is operated, all the lamps are turned on when the reels can be stopped by operating the stop buttons 135 to 137. Each time each stop switch is pressed, the lamp inside the operated stop switch is turned off.

  The accumulation / settlement button 138 includes a settlement function for settlement and discharge of medals (credits) stored in the slot machine main body 100, and medals inserted by the player through the medal insertion slot 133 or medals obtained by winning. And a storage switching function for switching whether or not to store up to 50 sheets.

  In this embodiment, when the door key 139 is turned clockwise, the lock is released and the front door of the slot machine described above can be opened.

  The payout panel 140 is a panel that displays a pattern combination of each winning combination and the number of medals to be paid out to the winning combination (that is, a payout).

  The medal discharge port 150 is a discharge port for medals to be paid out by winning, and the paid-out medals are configured to accumulate in the medal tray 151.

  The sound hole 152 is a hole provided for outputting the sound of a speaker provided in the slot machine to the player.

  The upper lamp 160 is turned on / off / flashed in accordance with each gaming state, and is used as a decorative lamp for exciting the whole game.

A liquid crystal display device 170 (hereinafter referred to as an LCD) is a display device that displays internal information, game progress information, and the like, which will be described later, to a player using a character or the like as a moving image or a still image.
[Configuration inside the box]
FIG. 2 is a view in which an arrangement (positional relationship) of each part inside the box body is understood by removing a front face part from an external view of the slot machine shown in FIG. 1 as seen from the front. The inside of the box will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The control board 200 is a control board that controls the main part of the gaming table 100.

  The external concentration terminal board 201 is an interface board that transmits various signals of the slot machine to the outside of the game machine.

  The sub-control board 202 is a control board that controls the auxiliary part of the gaming table. Note that a dip switch 203 for performing various settings, which is a feature of the present invention described later, is connected to the sub-control board.

  In the reel unit 204, a plurality of reels 110 to 112 in which a plurality of types of patterns including specific patterns are arranged on the outer peripheral surface are arranged so as to be rotated in the circumferential direction by a motor (not shown).

  The medal payout device 205 is a device (hopper) that discharges medals in the medal payout device under the control of a main control unit described later.

The switchboard block 206 is a power source that supplies power to each part of the game machine.
[Configuration of control unit]
Next, the configuration of the main control unit and the sub control unit of the slot machine 100 in the present embodiment will be described in detail.
(Configuration of main controller)
The configuration of the main control unit of the slot machine 100 in the present embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to FIG.

  The main microprocessor 300 (hereinafter referred to as “MCPU”) is a center that controls the main part of the slot machine 100, and transmits and receives control signals and control data to and from each control means via the bus 310.

  The random number generator means 320 is a random number generation means for generating a random number used for a prize winning lottery described later, and is connected to the MCPU 300 via the bus 310.

  The detection unit 330 includes a medal sensor 331 that detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 134, a stop button sensor 332 that detects an operation of a stop button, a start lever sensor 333 that detects an operation of the start lever 134, and a medal The credit button sensor 334 detects the operation of the input buttons 130 to 132, and these various sensors are connected to the MCPU 300 through the input interface 335 and the bus 310.

  The first setting change means 340 in FIG. 3 includes a reset switch 341 that clears a predetermined gaming state, a setting switch 342 that changes a setting value of a payout rate, which will be described later, and a setting key that switches the setting change between valid and invalid The switch 343 includes a power switch 344, and these various switches are connected to the MCPU 300 via the bus 310 via the input interface 345.

  The main storage means 350 is used for ROM 351 (read-only memory) in which various control programs for controlling the slot machine and control data for controlling the stopping of each reel are stored, temporary storage of control data, and a work area, etc. RAM 352 (random access memory). These memories are connected to the MCPU 300 via the bus 310.

  The motor control unit 360 includes a step motor control unit 361 provided for each reel and a hopper control unit 362 that controls the motor of the medal payout device 205. These motor control units are connected to the MCPU 300 via the bus 310 via the input / output interface 363.

  The main lamp control means 370 includes a winning control lamp 120, a start lamp 121, a replay lamp 122, a notification lamp 123, a lamp control section 371 for controlling the medal insertion lamp 127, a payout number display 124, a game number display 125, 7SEG control part 372 which controls the seven segment indicator of stored number indicator 126 is constituted. These lamps and indicators are connected to the MCPU 300 via the bus 310 and the output interface 373. The player can easily determine the gaming state by referring to the lighting / extinguishing / flashing / displaying states of these lamps and the display.

  The output interface 380 is an interface that transmits control signals and control data from the main control unit to the sub-control unit.

The external transmission / reception means 390 is a transmission means for transmitting / receiving various kinds of information between the slot machine and the external hall computer via the external concentrated terminal board 201, and is connected to the MCPU 300 via the bus 310.
(Sub-control unit configuration)
Next, the configuration of the sub-control unit of the slot machine 100 in the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  A sub-microprocessor 400 (hereinafter referred to as SCPU) that performs control related to the effects of the slot machine 100 transmits and receives control signals and control data to and from each control unit via the bus 410.

  The sub-storage means 420 includes a ROM 421 (read-only memory) for storing various programs for controlling the effects of the slot machine and effect pattern control data, and a RAM 422 (randomly used for temporarily storing control data and work areas). • Access memory). These memories are connected to the SCPU 400 via the bus 410.

  The sub-lamp control means 430 includes a lamp 128, an upper lamp 170, and a lamp controller 431 that controls decorative lamps such as a backlight (not shown) that illuminates the reel from the back. The lamp control unit 431 is connected to the SCPU 400 via the bus 410 via the output interface 432. Therefore, the sub control unit plays a role of further increasing the game by controlling the lamp control unit 431.

  The second setting change means 440 includes a dip switch 203 that sets a notification ratio of a winning combination (including a winning combination) to be described later. The dip switch 203 is connected to the SCPU 400 via the bus 410 via the input interface 442.

  The sound effect control means 480 includes a speaker 481, an amplifier 482 that amplifies an analog signal, a D / A converter 483 that converts a digital sound source into analog, and a MIDI sound source 484. Each part of the sound effect control means is connected to the SCPU 400 via the output interface 485 and the bus 410, and controls sound effects for exciting the entire game according to each game state.

  The liquid crystal control means 490 includes a liquid crystal microprocessor 491 (hereinafter LCPU) that controls the entire liquid crystal control unit, a ROM 492 (read only memory) that stores liquid crystal control data, and a video display control that controls the liquid crystal image. It comprises a processor 493 (hereinafter referred to as VDP). An LCD 475 and a ROM 496 (read only memory) storing image data are connected to the VDP 493 via an output interface 494. This memory and processor are connected to the LCPU 491 via a bus 411. Although not provided in the present embodiment, it goes without saying that a RAM used for temporary storage of control data used by the LCPU 491 and a work area may be connected to the bus 411.

The sub control unit receives control signals, control data, and the like from the main control unit via the input interface 450, and the liquid crystal control unit 490 passes the bus 410 and the bus 411 via the output interface 470 and the input interface 471. Via the SCPU 400, control signals and control data are received. Here, depending on the processing state of the SCPU 400, each unit controller may directly receive a signal from the output interface 380 by the MCPU 300 via the input interface 480 and the bus 410, and the output interface 470 and the input interface 471.
[Configuration of first setting change]
In the slot machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, with regard to the setting change (first setting change) of the payout rate, an enlarged view of the switchboard block 206 shown in FIG. This will be described in detail below with reference to the table shown and the table showing the relationship of the set values to the pattern combinations in FIG.

In FIG. 5, when changing the setting of the payout rate:
(1) Turn off the power switch 344,
(2) Insert the setting key into the setting key switch 343 and rotate it to the right to set the setting key to ON.
(3) When the power switch 344 is turned on,
(4) A set value corresponding to the current payout rate is displayed on the payout number display device 126 of the game machine.

  When the set value corresponding to the current payout rate is displayed on the payout number display unit 126 as described above, the hall clerk confirms whether this set value is a desired set value and sets it as necessary. Change the value.

  Since the setting value is changed by pressing the setting switch 342, the setting value is changed by pressing the setting switch 342 as many times as necessary. If the desired set value is displayed, the desired set value currently displayed is determined by operating the start lever 134.

  For example, when the current setting value is “2” and the setting switch 342 is pressed five times, the payout number display 126 displays “2”-“3”-“4”-“5”-“6”- Displayed in the order of “1”. When the maximum set value “6” is displayed, the display returns to the first set value “1” and the display of the set value is repeated.

  An example of the change in the payout rate when the setting is changed (in the case of the present embodiment) is shown in the table of FIG. The table shown in FIG. 6 includes a set value “1-6” in order from the left side, each game state (general game, special game, general game during special game, and special game during special game), and a predetermined game. Each gaming state when the game is played a number of times (for example, 17500 times), the total number of coins inserted by the player, the total number of coins paid out to the player, and the payout rate for each set value (total payout number / total Number of input).

  As can be seen from the table shown in FIG. 6, the value of the payout rate increases in proportion to the set value. Also, since the payout rate = (total payout number / total input number) × 100, the larger this value, the greater the number of medals paid out to the player in the predetermined number of games. .

  Furthermore, the number of payouts in each gaming state also differs depending on each set value. This is because the probability of internally winning each winning combination varies depending on each set value. Therefore, the hall clerk selects a setting value based on an empirical rule that can achieve a predetermined sales target and create an atmosphere of a game hall where the player's interest is enhanced.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, each gaming state in the slot machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention and the winning combination in each gaming state will be described in detail.

FIG. 7 shows, in order from the left side, the winning combination winning symbol combination, the name of the winning combination, the payout for the winning combination and each set value.
(1) Game State of General Game The game state of the general game is a game that is performed by inserting 1 to 3 medals desired by the player through the medal slot 134, and an expected value is 0.9, for example. It is a gaming state that becomes less than the number of cards.

  The expected value is the number of medals to be paid out in one game and is calculated as (internal winning probability) × (paid out number / injected number) × (design appearance rate). Therefore, medals paid out to the player do not increase.

  Next, the structure of the winning combination in the general game will be classified into the following four types with reference to FIG. 7- (A).

(A) Special game winning role: (top row of Fig. 7- (A))
During the general game, when the designs of the reels 110 to 112 in the reel display window are stopped in line with the combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” or “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” on the winning line. Then, after winning a special game to be described later and paying out 15 medals, the special game is started from the next game.

(B) Special game winning combination: (second stage in FIG. 7- (A))
During the general game, if the designs of the reels 110 to 112 in the reel display window are stopped in line with the “BAR-BAR-BAR” combination on the winning line, the special game will be won as described later and 15 medals will be paid out. After that, the special game is started from the next game.

(C) Winner of small items: (3rd to 5th rows in FIG. 7- (A))
During the general game, the designs of the reels 110 to 112 in the reel display window are stopped in line with the combination of “Aum- Parrot- Parrot”, “Bell-Bell-Bell” or “Cherry,-,-” on the winning line. In such a case, small items are won, and after 15, 12, 2 or 4 medals are paid out, the general game is continued in the next game.

(D) Replay winning combination: (6th row in FIG. 7- (A))
During the general game, if the designs of the reels 110 to 112 in the reel display window are stopped in line with the “compass / compass / compass” combination on the winning line, the game will be re-played and no medal will be inserted in the next game. You can play games.
(2) Game state of special game In special game, there are two types of game states: general game during special game and special game during special game. For example, (a), (b) shown below The game state is composed of.
(A) Game state of general game during special game The general game during special game is a game in which 1 to 3 medals desired by the player are inserted from the medal slot 134 and, for example, an expected value This is a gaming state in which the number becomes 2.0 or less. Accordingly, the number of medals to be paid out to the player increases.

Next, the structure of the winning combination in the general game during the special game can be classified into the following two types (a) and (b) with reference to FIG. 7- (B).
(A) Winner of a small role: (1st to 5th tier in FIG. 7- (B))
In the general game during the special game, the design of each reel 110-112 of the reel display window is “Blue 7-Bell-Bell”, “BAR-Bell-Bell”, “Parrot-Parum-Parrot” or “ If the combination of "Cherry,-,-" is stopped, the small items will be won and the 15th, 15th, 12th, 8th, and 2 medals will be paid out, and then the special game end condition will be met. Until then, general games during special games will continue.

  Note that the special game end condition is that either the above-described general game during the special game is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) or the special game during the special game described later is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times). The special game ends when such a condition is satisfied.

(B) Special game winning combination during special game: (6th stage in FIG. 7- (B))
In a general game during a special game, if the designs of the reels 110 to 112 in the reel display window are stopped together with a combination of “compass / compass / compass” on the winning line, the special game during the special game will be awarded 3 After the medals are paid out, a special game described later is started from the next game.
(3) Game State of Special Game A special game is a game in which a player inserts one medal into the medal slot 134, and a predetermined winning combination can be continuously won with high probability. The special game is ended when a predetermined winning combination (a winning combination of an object to be described later) wins a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) or a predetermined number of games (for example, 12 times).

  Next, the structure of the winning combination in the special game will be described with reference to FIG. 7- (C).

(A) The winning combination of the role: (Figure 7- (C))
In the special game, if the designs of the reels 110 to 112 in the reel display window are stopped together with the combination of “compass / BAR-compass-compass” on the winning line, it will be a prize for winning a prize and 15 medals. After the game is paid out, the special game continues until the special game end condition ends. Here, one game performed in a special game is called an accessory game.

  As described above, the winning combination in each gaming state is explained in detail corresponding to each gaming state, and the probability of each winning combination varies depending on the setting, and in particular, many medals are paid out with a small number of games. The probability of winning a special game prize is quite different. That is, when the hall staff sets the setting value of the slot machine 100 of the present invention to “6”, the probability of winning a special game increases, and the player can acquire many medals.

  For example, if the number of medals thrown by the player is 5000, and the play rate in setting 6 is 118%, the number of medals that the player can earn is 5000 × 1.18 = 5900, which is 900 Profit. On the contrary, if the payout rate when the set value is set to “1” is 84.51%, the player loses 5000 × (1−0.845) = 775 sheets.

Note that the main control unit in the slot machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention receives a payout type corresponding to each gaming state (A) to (C) shown in FIG. The payout value of medals to be issued and the lottery data of each winning combination corresponding to each set value are coded and stored in advance in the ROM 351 described above.
[Configuration of second setting change]
The configuration of the second setting change of the slot machine 100 in the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. Here, the second setting changing means is means for changing the setting of the notification ratio for notifying the player of the presence / absence of internal winning of the winning combination in each gaming state.

  The dip switch 203 of the second setting change means 440 in the embodiment of the present invention is composed of five ON / OFF switches as shown in FIG.

  When the leftmost Def1 switch is set to ON, the setting of the DIP switch 203 is validated, and when the Def1 switch is set to OFF, the DIP switch 203 is invalidated. Therefore, when the dip switch 203 is in an invalid state, the second setting change means 440 of the game machine is not usable.

  When the Def2 switch is set to OFF, signal reception from the external concentration terminal board 201 is invalidated. When the Def2 switch is set to ON, signal reception from the external concentrated terminal board 201 is enabled. When the Def2 switch is in the ON state, a signal from the external concentration terminal board 201 is transmitted to the SCPU 400 via the bus 410.

  Further, when the Def2 switch is in the ON state, the setting change by the second setting change means 440 is performed by the signal of the external hall computer, and the settings of the Dip1 to Dip3 switches described later are invalidated.

  That is, Def2 is a switch for validating or invalidating reception of an external signal, and is a switch that makes it possible to change notification lottery data, which will be described later, by an external signal without using the dip switch 203. It is.

  The Dip1 to Dip3 switches are switches for setting notification lottery data, which will be described later, and are composed of three ON / OFF switches in the embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, it is possible to provide a total of 2 × 2 × 2 = 8 settings by combining these switches.

  Hereinafter, the embodiment of the notification lottery data in the present invention corresponding to the combination of Dip1 to Dip3 switches will be described in detail using the table of FIG.

  The table shown in FIG. 9 is composed of a code number indicating the setting state of the DIP switch 203, ON / OFF states of the Dip1 to Dip3 switches, and notification lottery data in order from the left side.

  The notification lottery data is lottery data for determining whether or not to notify the player of the presence / absence of internal winning of the winning combination in each gaming state. For example, if the dip switch 203 is set with the code number “01H: (Def1, Def2, Dip1, Dip2, Dip3) = (ON, OFF, ON, OFF, OFF)”, whether or not the winning combination is won by the notice lottery Is not notified to the player with a probability of 0%, and the code number is set to “08H: (Def1, Def2, Dip1, Dip2, Dip3) = (ON, OFF, ON, ON, ON)”. The player is notified of the winning combination by 100% by lottery.

  Therefore, with respect to the setting value set by the first setting changing means 340, the selection range is set to the fixed setting value in the first setting changing means 340 by the winning combination notification ratio set by the second setting changing means 440. The setting value can be adjusted by the second setting changing means 440.

  Note that the notification lottery data is changed by the second setting change means by previously storing the notification lottery data corresponding to the number of games or the net increase in the storage means 350 of the main control unit or the storage unit of the hall computer. For each game, for example, the number of games or the net increase is monitored, and if a predetermined condition is established, the hall computer notifies the sub-control unit of the notification rate via the main control unit or the external concentrated terminal board 201. You may make it change a notification lottery data by transmitting a change command.

  Hereinafter, the effect of the second setting change unit 440 will be described in detail with reference to the graph of FIG.

  FIG. 10- (A) shows a case where the setting value of the first setting change means 340 is set to “1” and the second setting change means 440 is set as shown in (a), (b), (c) below. It is a graph which shows the net increase number with respect to the frequency | count of a game, Comprising: It simulated as what a special game generate | occur | produces with theoretical probability.

  That is, setting 1: probability of winning a special game = 1/350, net number of special games when notification rate is 0% = approximately 343, net number of special games when notification rate is 100% = approximately 639 It is a thing.

  Here, the net increase is a value obtained by subtracting all medals inserted in the special game from all medals paid out in the special game.

(A) Code number: 01H (notification rate 0%)
It is a graph in which the setting value in the first setting change means 340 is “1” and the notification ratio setting by the second setting change means 440 is “0%”. As you can see from the graph, the number of net increases decreases with each game.

(B) Code number: 08H (notification rate 100%)
7 is a graph in which the setting value in the first setting change unit 340 is “1” and the notification ratio setting by the second setting change unit 440 is “100%”. In this case, even if the game is repeated, the payout rate is kept constant.

(C) Code number: 01H to 08H (notification rate 0% to 100%)
It is a graph in which the setting value in the first setting changing means 340 is set to “1” and the notification ratio by the second setting changing means 440 is changed from “0 to 100%” according to the number of games or the number of net increase. In other words, when the game is started, the notification rate is set to “0%”, and when the number of games is “2500” or the net increase is “−2000”, the notification rate is set to 100. % Changed. This indicates that the disadvantage to the player is reduced as compared with the graph (a), and the profit gained on the hall side is larger than the graph (a).

  Similarly, FIG. 10- (B) shows notification lottery data in which the setting value of the first setting change means 340 is set to “6”, respectively (a) code number: 01H (notification ratio 0%), (b) Code number: 08H (notification rate: 100%), (c) Code number: 01H to 08H (number of games: 3000 times, or net increase: “−2000”), the notification rate is changed from 0% to 100% Changed to).

  The graph (a) in FIG. 10- (B) shows that the net increase in number until the hall closes tends to continue to increase as a whole while increasing or decreasing. Further, in the flag (a), the value of the net increase until the hall is closed converges to a value close to the graph (c) in FIG. Furthermore, in the graph (c), the value of the net increase until the hall is closed is a value close to (A) in FIG.

As can be seen from FIGS. 10- (A) and 10- (B), even if the setting value of the first setting change means 340 is “6”, a predetermined number of games or a predetermined net increase number during the game. If the target payout rate does not reach the target, the payout rate can be adjusted by changing the notification lottery data by the second setting changing means 440.
That is, if the second setting change means 440 is used, the setting value is effectively changed to “setting 6” − “setting 2” − “setting 3”, etc. while the setting value by the first setting changing means 340 is maintained. can do. Therefore, the ball side can be adjusted by the second setting changing means 440 as necessary.

The notification lottery data is changed by the second setting changing means 440 when the hall staff directly resets the dip switch 203 during the game or manages the game table via the external concentrated terminal board 201. When the main control unit determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the notification lottery data change command is transmitted, and the sub-control unit uses the change command. The notification lottery data may be changed to designated one.
[Composition of game control processing contents]
Next, processing contents of the main control unit and the sub control unit of the slot machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
(Processing of the main control unit)
First, the processing contents of the first setting change unit 340 in the main control unit in the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  The hall clerk goes to the island where the game machine is installed to perform today's business, and changes the set value by the first setting changing means 340 in order to achieve a predetermined sales target.

  In order to change the set value, in the power-on process of ST110, the power is turned on to the game table by pushing up the power switch 344 shown in FIG.

  When the power is turned on, the main control unit performs initial setting (initial processing) of various devices in setting of various devices in ST111.

  Next, in ST112, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 343 (see FIG. 5) is set to OFF. If it is OFF, the process proceeds to a game start process in ST119 described later.

  When the setting key switch 343 is ON, in the process of ST113, the main control unit obtains the current setting value stored in the setting value storage unit in the RAM 352, and the payout number display 126 (see FIG. 1). ), The current set value set by the first setting changing means 340 is displayed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the setting switch 342 (see FIG. 5) is pressed by the process of ST114. If the setting switch 342 is pressed, the setting value is incremented in the process of ST115.

  However, the setting values that can be set by the first setting changing means 340 are in the range of “1” to “6”, and the setting value is set when the setting switch 342 is pressed when the current setting value is “6”. The process of returning to “1” again is performed.

  If the setting switch 342 is not pressed, or after the process of ST115, it is determined whether or not the start lever 134 has been operated in the process of ST116. If the start operation is not performed, the process returns to the process of ST113. Displays the set value. When the start lever 134 is operated, the set value displayed on the payout number display device 126 is confirmed as the set value after change by the processing of ST117, and thereafter, the setting switch 342 and other switches are operated. Treated as invalid.

When the set value is confirmed, the fact that the set value is confirmed may be highlighted by blinking the set value. After the set value is confirmed, the process waits until the setting key switch 343 is turned off in the process of ST118, and when it is turned off, the display of the set value is terminated and the game start process of ST119 is executed. .
(Game start processing)
Next, the game start process of ST119 of the main control unit process shown in FIG. 11 of the slot machine 100 in the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. In the game start process, it is determined whether or not a player has inserted a medal in ST120. If a medal has been inserted, it is determined whether or not the player has operated the start lever 134 in the process of ST121. However, when medals are continuously inserted and the start lever 134 is not operated, up to 50 medals are stored as credits inside the game stand and more than 50 are inserted. The medals are returned from the medal outlet 150.

  If the start lever 134 is operated, the process proceeds to ST122, where the number of medals inserted by the player is determined, and the number of medals inserted by the player in the current game in ST123 is displayed on the external concentration terminal board. It is transmitted to the hall computer via 201. The hall computer can manage the gaming state based on this information.

  In the next processing of ST124, the setting value currently set by the first setting changing means 340 is acquired and the setting value is confirmed. In the next process of ST125, the random number acquired from the random number generator 320 is stored in the work area of the RAM, and in the next process of ST126, the lottery data for the winning combination corresponding to the current set value is acquired from the ROM 351. In the next process of ST127, the winning combination lottery is executed based on the winning combination drawing data acquired in ST126.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery data for performing the winning combination lottery is stored in advance in the ROM 351 corresponding to the set value set by the first setting change means 340, the number of medals inserted by the player, and each gaming state. ing. Here, the winning combination lottery is a lottery executed inside the game machine, and this lottery is called internal lottery. As a result, winning a winning combination is called internal winning.

  In the process of ST128, the lottery result of the winning combination (internal lottery result) is transmitted to the sub-control unit. The sub-control unit executes notification processing described later according to the type of command. In this embodiment, the types of winning combinations and the lottery data for each winning combination when the number of medals thrown by the player is 3 are as shown in FIG.

  Next, the main control unit starts rotation of all reels in the process of ST130 shown in FIG. 13, and starts receiving stop buttons 135-137 in the process of ST131. In this embodiment, stop button reception is started by turning on a self-illuminating lamp or other lamp built in the stop button or the like when the reel rotation becomes stable. To inform.

  The main control unit determines whether or not the player has pressed the stop button in the processes of ST132 to ST134. If the stop button is pressed, the main control unit determines that the pressed stop button is the process of ST135. Stop each corresponding reel.

  In the process of ST136, if it is determined that all the reels are stopped, the process proceeds to the process of step S137 to determine the winning, and if it is determined that all the reels are not stopped, all the reels are stopped. Wait for. However, if there is no stop operation after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), all the reels that are rotating are stopped according to the judgment of the main control unit.

  When all the reels are stopped, the winning combination of the winning combination is determined from the pattern displayed on the reel display window by the process of ST137. If it is determined that there is a winning, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out to the medal tray 151 from the medal outlet 150 by operating the medal payout device 205 in the process of ST138.

In the next processing of ST139, a signal corresponding to the number of medals paid out is transmitted to the hall computer via the external concentration terminal board 201. Similarly, the hall computer manages the number of medals paid out by winning a prize, thereby grasping the gaming state on each gaming table.
(Sub-control unit processing)
Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 14, the details of the change process of the notification lottery data by the second setting change unit 440 in the sub-control unit of the slot machine 100 in the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  Similarly to the main control unit, in the sub control unit, the hall clerk pushes the power switch 344 upward to turn on the sub control unit in the process of ST140. When the power is turned on, initial setting of various devices is performed in the process of ST141 in the same manner as the main control unit.

  Next, in the processing of ST142, the sub-control unit waits for a command to be transmitted from the external hall computer via the input interface 450 (see FIG. 4) via the main control unit or the external concentrated terminal board 201. When receiving the command, the sub-control unit analyzes the received command in the process of ST143.

  Next, in the process of ST144, when the received command is a command indicating the notice lottery data set in the dip switch 203 by the second setting change means 440, the process of ST145 is performed to analyze the type of the command. Then, the notification lottery data is changed by the process of the next ST146.

  The notice lottery data is stored in advance in the ROM 421 in accordance with the code number corresponding to the combination of the dip switches 203. The command may be transmitted from an external hall computer via the external concentrated terminal board 201. At that time, the same processing as described above is performed.

  Next, the process proceeds to ST147, and it is determined whether or not the command indicates a winning combination. If the command does not indicate a winning combination, the process returns to the ST142 command reception wait state. In the case of a command indicating a winning combination, the process proceeds to the next ST148, and a random number for lottery of the notification lottery data is acquired. Random numbers can be obtained by either using a random number generator in the sub-control unit, using the random number value of the random number generator of the main control unit, or using a random number created by a program. It can be so.

  The process of ST149 acquires notification lottery data determined by lottery. In the next ST150, based on the notification ratio of the notification lottery data acquired by the process of ST149, whether or not to display the winning combination (including the type of the winning and winning combination) on the liquid crystal display device 170 is notified. The notice lottery is performed.

  When it is determined that the notice lottery is informed of the winning combination by the process of ST151, the process of ST152 is performed, and the winning combination (including the type of winning and winning combination) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 170 to notify the player. To do. In the embodiment of the present invention, the winning combination is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 170. However, any display device or notification device may be used as long as the winning combination can be identified by the player. Good. When it is determined that there is no notification in the process of ST151, the process returns to ST142 and enters a command reception waiting state.

<Embodiment 2>
The second embodiment of the present invention is an embodiment of the present invention in which a winning combination described in detail below is provided in the winning combination in the general game and the special game in the first embodiment described above. 2 The variation efficiency of the payout rate by the setting change means 440 can be further improved. Hereinafter, the configuration of the game content, the configuration of the reel stop control process, the reel stop control process, and the special game using special accessories will be described.
[Composition of game contents]
In the game state of the general game or the game state of the special game, when, for example, “Bell-compass-bell” (not shown) is aligned and stopped on the winning line on the reel display window, a special accessory is awarded and the next game An example in which a game of an accessory is started only once will be described.

  The special prize for winning special items is that the opportunity to win a winning combination of an accessory in the next game is always given once. For example, if the number of medals to be paid out by winning special prizes is 15, and the number of payouts by winning prizes is 15, the total number of medals to be paid out by winning a special small part is 30.

  However, if the expected value of the general game becomes a problem by providing a special accessory winning combination, the number of medals paid out to the player by winning the special accessory may be zero. [Configuration of Reel Stop Control Processing] Next, processing contents when using a special accessory winning combination in Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described in detail.

  When a special accessory winning combination is used in the slot machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, at least a special game table in which a pattern appearance rate at which a pattern can appear on a reel display window is set to a maximum of four patterns is used. It is assumed that a reel in which a pattern related to an accessory is evenly arranged within a range in which a maximum of four patterns is separated is used.

  Also, when providing special small items as a winning combination, the first winning portion that is selected in advance so that the winning combination of special small items won internally can win on the winning line regardless of the operation procedure of the stop button of the player who stops the reels. And a second reel stop control table determined so as to be difficult to win on the winning line.

  Therefore, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the general game, the operation procedure of the stop button with the special item selected in the interior is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 170, for example, “(middle stop button) − (right stop button) − ( Press the left stop button) in order, or select a character corresponding to the stop button in advance, and use the stop button operation procedure according to the type of character that appears on the LCD screen. By assisting the player, the player is assisted in winning a special accessory.

  In addition, the presence / absence of the stop button operation procedure and the notification ratio that can be won by an internal winning winning combination can be set by the hall clerk directly resetting the dip switch 203 during the game, or the external concentration terminal board 201 can be set. Based on the transmission signal from the hall computer that manages the gaming table via, or when the main control unit determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, a notification lottery data change command is transmitted, In the sub-control unit, the notification lottery data designated by the change command may be changed.

  The operation procedure of the stop button is “A: left stop button 135 (hereinafter simply referred to as“ left ”) — middle stop button 136 (hereinafter simply referred to as“ middle ”) — right stop button 137 (hereinafter simply referred to as“ right ”),“ B: "Left-Right-Middle", "C: Middle-Left-Right", "D: Middle-Right-Left", "E: Right-Left-Middle", "F: Right-Middle-Left", etc. It can be encoded and stored as operation data in the storage means 350 of the main control unit.

  The operation procedure of the stop button that can win the winning combination of special small items won internally is selected by lottery from the operation table when the start lever is operated. After that, when the operation table of the stop button operation procedure is determined, it is determined whether or not to notify the special accessory. If it is determined that the winning combination notification is present, the liquid crystal display device 170 is notified of the stop button. Displays operating procedures.

Next, the operation procedure of the stop button selected by the main control unit is compared with the operation procedure of the stop button of the stop button pressed by the player, and the first or second reel stop table to be described later is selected. Then, the reels 110 to 112 are stopped.
(Reel stop control process)
Next, as the second embodiment of the present invention, the processing content of the reel stop control processing described above will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. That is, the processing content of the reel stop control when using special accessories will be described using the case where the special accessory is won internally.

  In the flowchart shown in FIG. 15, first, when an operation table is selected by lottery, the main control unit obtains a first reel stop table in which special accessories can be absolutely won in the process of ST1.

  Next, in the process of ST2, the process waits for any stop button to be pressed, and if it is determined that the stop button is pressed, the process proceeds to ST3, and the operation table selected by the main control unit and the player It is determined whether or not the operation procedure of the stop button is the same order.

  For example, consider a case where the player presses the stop button 135 for the first time when the operation table “E: right-left-middle” is selected by the main control unit. This is different from the operation procedure of the stop button in which the operation procedure of the stop button is selected by the main control unit. Accordingly, the process proceeds to ST4, and the first reel stop table that is currently acquired is updated to a second reel stop table in which special small items can never win.

  In the process of ST5, the reel 110 is stopped according to the second reel stop table. Thereafter, in the process of ST6, when the second stop button is detected, for example, when the stop button 136 is pressed, the reel 111 is stopped according to the second reel stop table acquired in the process of ST4.

  In the process of ST3, for example, when the player presses the stop button 137 for the first time, the operation procedure of the stop button of the stop button pressed for the first time and the operation of the stop button selected by the main control unit It will be in the same order as the procedure. Accordingly, the process proceeds to ST8, and the corresponding reel 112 is stopped according to the first reel stop table in which the special accessory acquired in ST1 can absolutely win. Next, in the process of ST9, a second detection of pressing of the stop button is awaited. Next, for example, when the stop button 135 is pressed, in ST10, the operation by the player is in the same order as the operation procedure of the stop button selected by the main control unit. Therefore, the process moves to ST11, and the reel 110 is stopped according to the reel stop table acquired in ST1.

  In the process of ST10, when the stop button 136 is pressed, the operation by the player is the operation procedure of the stop button selected by the main control unit, so the control moves to the process of ST12. In the processing of ST12, the currently acquired first reel stop table is updated to the second reel stop table. Therefore, in the process of ST13, the reel 111 is stopped by the updated second reel stop table.

  In ST14, detection of pressing of the third stop button is awaited. If it is determined that pressing of the third stop button is detected, the process proceeds to ST15, and the last reel is stopped according to the reel stop table acquired at this time.

  Therefore, if the operation procedures of the first to second stop buttons are in the same order, all the reels are stopped by the first reel stop table, and a special accessory can be won. Become.

In addition, by updating the reel stop table, when the third reel stops, the reel stop control is performed so that a winning combination that is not won internally is not mistakenly won, and the pattern is arranged so as not to win a prize accidentally. Do it.
(Special game with special accessories)
Next, another special game form in the slot machine 100 of the present invention by providing a special accessory winning combination will be described below.

  In the general game, the control unit performs a lottery for determining whether or not other special games are won using a random number acquired from a random number generator. As a result of the lottery, when the special game is won internally, the main control unit transmits a command indicating that another special game is won to the sub-control unit.

  When the other special game is won, the main control unit transmits a command indicating the start of the special game to the sub-control unit. After analyzing the transmitted command, the sub-control unit informs the player of the operation procedure of the stop button that can win a special accessory that is won internally from the next game. Accordingly, the player can obtain a special accessory by pressing the stop buttons 135 to 137 in accordance with the notified stop button operation procedure.

  In general games, the probability that a special accessory will win internally is set high, and the notification rate of the stop button operation procedure is set to 0%. For example, if the probability of winning an accessory is 1.0 (winning every time) It is necessary for the operation table selected by the main control unit and the operation procedure of the stop button operated by the player to coincide with each other in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. Probability is 1/6.

  However, when a special game is won, the probability of winning a special accessory is equal to the internal winning probability by displaying on the liquid crystal display 170 the operation procedure of a stop button that can win a special accessory. In this case, Each game will win a special accessory. Therefore, during the special game period, the player can acquire many medals.

  However, in a game stand in which the expected value is limited even during this special game period, the number of medals paid out by winning special items is set to zero so that the expected value limit in general games is not exceeded. However, for the player, even if the number of payouts is zero, it is possible to acquire more medals with the number of medals to be paid out by winning a prize, and the game can be enjoyed.

  In addition, in order to give a sense of expectation to the other special games, it is possible to notify the player of the start time of the special game when a combination of specific pictures appears on the reel display window. At this time, it is necessary to maintain the state in which the special game is won internally until the specific pattern appears on the reel display window. For example, in a game machine that ends a game by the number of games, etc., the count of the number of games is also started when a specific pattern appears.

  In addition, the special game is completed when a predetermined number of games are digested or when a lottery for determining the end of the special game is won, or a plurality of game times at which the special game ends are prepared in advance. A special game can be completed by digesting the number of games determined by lottery from the inside.

  Although the present invention has been described in detail using the above embodiments, it is needless to say that the present invention is not limited by the above embodiments.

  According to the present invention, a game machine represented by a slot machine that sets lottery data related to a lottery probability of a winning combination by the first setting change means corresponds to each lottery data that can be set by the first setting change means. Then, before the game by the player (for example, before installation in the game hall), the count value of the game media inserted in a predetermined number of games tried in advance and the game media paid out by winning the winning combination Count values and calculated values derived from these count values are stored in the storage means, and at least the game media inserted during the game in the state where the game table is actually installed in the hall Any one of the count value, the count value of the game medium paid out by winning the winning combination, or the calculation value derived by calculation from these count values is compared with the count value or calculation value stored in the storage means described above. When the count value or calculation value during the game deviates from the predetermined range of the count value or calculation value stored in the storage means, the count value during the game within the predetermined number of games. Alternatively, by providing the sub-control unit with second setting change means for controlling the calculated value so as to approach the value stored in the storage means, the predetermined sales target set by the hall side, which is the subject of the present invention, can be as much as possible. It is possible to achieve the game efficiently and at the same time provide the gamer with an interesting game.

  Here, the sub-control unit sets the notification lottery data that determines the notification ratio for determining whether or not the winning combination is determined based on the lottery of the winning combination at the start of the game based on the lottery data according to a predetermined condition. By selecting the configuration, the object of the present invention can be achieved.

  Here, the predetermined condition includes at least the count value of the number of games, the count value of the game medium thrown into the game table, the count value of the game medium paid out by winning the winning combination, or these count values Any one of a calculated value derived by a predetermined calculation, a setting state set by the second setting changing means, or a reception result of a signal instructing selection of notification lottery data transmitted from the outside.

  In addition, the winning combination is a special accessory winning combination in which a game of an accessory is started by winning a specific picture.

  Further, according to the present invention, a special accessory on which a game of a bonus game is started by winning a specific picture in a gaming machine represented by a slot machine for setting lottery data related to the winning probability of a winning prize by the first setting changing means. For special lottery with a lot of winning prizes and the prize winning lottery based on the lottery data set by the first setting change means described above, this special accessory is highly probable or whether or not a special game is won in each game. This special game includes a predetermined number of games, whether to play a predetermined number of times, win a predetermined lottery, or perform a number of games selected by a predetermined lottery, one condition The special game ends when is established. Here, during a special game, at least a winning combination related to a special accessory is notified to the player in the case of an internal winning, thereby providing the player with an entertaining game table.

FIG. 4 is an external view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment as viewed from the front. FIG. 5 is a view in which an arrangement (positional relationship) of each part inside the box is understood by removing a front part from an external view of the slot machine as seen from the front. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the main control part of the slot machine 100 in this Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a configuration of a sub-control unit of the slot machine 100 in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the switchboard block 206. FIG. It is a table | surface which shows the example of the payout rate with respect to a setting value. It is a table | surface which shows the relationship of the setting value with respect to a pattern combination. It is a figure which shows the dip switch 203 of the 2nd setting change means in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the setting state of the DIP switch 203, and alerting | lottery lottery data (notification rate). It is a figure which shows the example of the number of games and the pure increase number of medals. It is a flowchart which shows the process of a main control part. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the game start process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the game start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process of a sub control part. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process of reel stop control.

Explanation of symbols

100 slot machine 110 left reel 111 middle reel 112 right reel 120 winning display lamp 121 start lamp 122 replay lamp 123 notification lamp 124 payout number display 125 game number display 126 stored number display 127 medal insertion lamp 128 effect lamp 130 ~ 132 Medal insertion lamp 133 Medal insertion slot 134 Start lever 135 Left reel stop button 136 Middle reel stop button 137 Right reel stop button 138 Storage / clearing button 139 Door key 140 Dividend panel (odds panel)
150 medal discharge port 151 medal tray 152 sound port 160 upper lamp 170 liquid crystal display device 200 main control board 201 external concentrated terminal plate 202 sub control board 203 dip switch 204 reel unit 205 medal payout device 206 switchboard block

Claims (4)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of patterns are provided, and the main control unit rotates the plurality of reels on the reel display window by inserting a game medium and starting a game, and a lottery set by the first setting change means The internal winning of the winning combination is confirmed by internal lottery based on the data, and the combination of the winning winning design is displayed on the reel display window for the stop operation corresponding to each reel. A game stand for paying out a predetermined number of game media when the reel is stopped so that the combination of the patterns stopped on the reel display window is a winning combination of the winning combination,
Informing means for informing the result of the internal lottery,
It provided inside the game machine of the box, when the internal lottery result is the internal winning, and a second setting changing means for setting a notification proportion to thus notifying the notification means the internal winning, With
The second setting changing means comprises a second switch for switching whether the paper and the first switch for selecting knowledge percentage, to enable or disable the report intellectual percentage selected by the first switch, A game table characterized by comprising: The information processing device further includes a sub-control unit that executes processing according to a command from the main control unit, and the notification unit and the second setting change unit are connected to the sub-control unit. The game table according to 1. 2. The game table according to claim 1, wherein the first switch includes a plurality of ON-OFF type switches, and a combination of ON and OFF of each switch is associated with the notification ratio. The said 2nd setting change means was provided with the 3rd switch which switches whether the signal from the hall computer which instruct | indicates the setting change of the said alerting | reporting ratio is validated or invalidated. Amusement stand.

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