JP5155757B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention is a gaming machine in which a lottery for winning determination is performed, and a symbol display means such as a rotating reel fluctuates by operation of a start switch, and these variations are stopped by operation of a stop switch. The present invention relates to a gaming machine formed so that the start switch cannot be operated while the medium is paid out.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in this type of gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, it is generally performed that lottery is performed when a start switch is operated. There are various methods for determining the effect. As an example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine in which an effect is selected according to the number of inserted medals.
JP 2001-238996 A (Claim 2)

By the way, in such a slot machine, the next game cannot be started until the previous game is completed. Therefore, if a medal is paid out after winning a prize in the previous game, the next game cannot be started unless the payout is completed (the start switch does not work). For this reason, there is a problem that the player has to spend ineffective time until the next game starts, especially when the number of payouts is large.
In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that does not allow a player to spend unnecessary time while paying out gaming media.

The invention described in each claim is made to solve the above-described problems. Hereinafter, the features and operations of the invention described in each claim will be described using the embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings.
In addition, a code | symbol shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of this invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
(Claim 1)
The invention according to claim 1 is characterized by the following.
That is, the gaming machine according to claim 1 includes a plurality of rotating reels 40 having a plurality of symbols displayed on a surface thereof, a start switch 30 for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels 40, and a rotating rotating reel. A game control device for controlling a game based on operation signals from the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50, as well as a stop switch 50 for individually stopping 40 and a lottery for determining whether or not to win 21 and an effect control device 22 for performing an effect based on an output signal from the game control device 21, winning a predetermined winning combination as a result of a lottery of winning determination, When the symbol related to the winning can be stopped in a predetermined mode by operating the stop switch 50, a prize is awarded. In the case where the game media is paid out by winning after all the reels 40 are stopped, the operation of the start switch 30 for the next game becomes effective after the game media has been paid out after the rotation of all the reels 40 is stopped. In the gaming machine 10 configured as described above, the effect control device 22 can execute a payout effect performed during the payout of the game medium by winning, and an effect data storage unit 230 storing effect data of the payout effect, and a payout An effect executing means 220 for executing an effect and an effect selecting means 210 for determining the type of payout effect to be executed by the effect executing means 220 are provided. The effect selecting means 210 determines the type of the payout effect. In addition, the effect execution means 220 is determined by the effect selection means 210 so that the number of effect start payouts for determining when to start the payout effect can be determined. The payout effect determined by the effect selection means 210 is started when the same number of game media as the specified number of effect start payouts has been paid out.

The gaming machine according to the present invention can be a slot machine or a Parrot (registered trademark) gaming machine. The “game medium” includes medals, game balls (pachinko balls), coins and the like used for games.
Here, the “game control device” and the “production control device” mean what is called a control board. The number of control boards that function as these devices is not limited. One control board may function as a game control device and an effect control device, or each may be formed of a separate board.
The “winning determination lottery” is performed, for example, by comparing a random number and a winning determination table that defines a winning area of a predetermined winning combination. Specifically, the lottery is performed by comparing with a predetermined area (a hit / losing area) on the winning determination table to which the extracted random number value at the time of operating the start switch belongs. The lottery result is stored in the game control device.

The “start switch” is formed so that the operation becomes effective after the previous game is completed. Here, the end of the previous game is when all of the rotating reels are stopped when no winning is achieved, and when the payout is completed when the game medium is paid out due to winning.
Note that in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the gaming media to be paid out by winning may be paid out from a storage device (hopper unit) inside the gaming machine, or from a gaming media supply device installed in the gaming hall. It may be paid out through the payout port of the gaming machine.
The “payout effect” is an effect that is executed while a game medium is being paid out due to winning. More specifically, it is an effect that starts when the amount of game media corresponding to the “number of effect start payouts” determined by the effect selection unit is paid out. . Note that the actual implementation method of the production start payout number is not limited to the method of counting the number of game media paid out by the addition method. For example, holding the number of game media that are scheduled to be paid out but not yet paid out, subtracting the number according to the payout, and starting the payout effect when the number reaches a certain number It is also good. Further, the “number of start of payout for production” can include “0”, that is, the case where the production starts even when the payout command arrives and before the actual payout is performed.

By the way, “the payout effect can be executed” means that even if the game medium is paid out by winning, the payout effect is not necessarily executed. That is, it is arbitrary in which case the effect control device executes the payout effect. For example, whether or not to execute the payout effect may be determined by lottery or may be determined by other conditions. Of course, when a game medium is paid out due to winning, it is possible to always perform a payout effect.
Note that the payout effects as described above can be image display, audio output, lighting and blinking of the light emitter, and the like.

  In addition, in a gaming machine capable of storing game media as credits as described later, a payout effect is started when the number of game media for the number obtained by subtracting the number of credited game media from the start payout number of payouts is paid You may do it. In other words, if the game media earned by winning a prize is added as credits, and if some of them are paid out without being credited because the maximum number of credits has been exceeded, the number of credits added will be paid out. It is also possible to determine whether or not the production start payout number has been reached. Specifically, for example, when 10 game media are acquired by winning a prize, 4 game media are credited, and the remaining 6 game media are paid out, if the start start payout number is 6, 4 The payout effect may be started when the second game medium is paid out after the game medium is credited.

(Operation of the Invention of Claim 1)
In such a gaming machine, when the game medium is paid out by winning and the payout effect is executed, the effect selection means determines the type of payout effect and the number of effect start payouts. Thereafter, when the same number of game media as the number of production start payouts has been paid out, the effect execution means executes the payout effect.
(Claim 2)
The invention according to claim 2 is characterized by the following.
That is, the gaming machine according to claim 2 includes a plurality of rotating reels 40 having a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface, a start switch 30 for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels 40, and a rotating rotating reel. A game control device for controlling a game based on operation signals from the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50, as well as a stop switch 50 for individually stopping 40 and a lottery for determining whether or not to win 21 and an effect control device 22 for performing an effect based on an output signal from the game control device 21, winning a predetermined winning combination as a result of a lottery of winning determination, When the symbol related to the winning can be stopped in a predetermined mode by operating the stop switch 50, a prize is awarded. In the case where the game media is paid out by winning after all the reels 40 are stopped, the operation of the start switch 30 for the next game becomes effective after the game media has been paid out after the rotation of all the reels 40 stops. In the gaming machine 10 configured as described above, the effect control device 22 can execute a payout effect performed during the payout of the game medium by winning, and an effect data storage means 230 storing the effect data of the payout effect, and a payout At least an effect executing means 220 for executing effects and an effect selecting means 210 for determining the type of payout effect to be executed by the effect executing means 220, and the game can be started on the condition that a predetermined number of game media are inserted. At the same time, the number of game media thrown in excess of the number of thrown-in game media required to start the game can be stored as credits inside the gaming machine within a predetermined number of ranges. And a credit display unit 19 for displaying the number of game media stored as credits, and a game in which the numerical value displayed on the credit display unit 19 is subtracted based on the player's operation. A bet switch 16 for replacing a medium, and when a game medium is paid out by winning a prize, the display of the credit display unit 19 can be added and displayed one by one, and the payout game medium can be stored as a credit The payout game medium exceeding the maximum possible credit number is formed so as to be paid out from the gaming machine, and the effect selection means 210 determines the payout effect in addition to determining the type of payout effect. It is formed so that the number of production start payouts for determining when to start can be determined, and the production execution means 220 is the production start decided by the production selection means 210 Triggered by the same number of credits is added brewed, characterized in that to start the payout production which effect selection means 210 has determined.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can start a game by inserting a game medium, and includes a storage unit for storing the inserted game medium as credits. If game media are stored as credits, a bet switch can be operated instead of inserting game media, so that a predetermined number of game media are inserted and a game can be started. It can be done.
Moreover, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a credit display unit that displays the number of game media stored as credits. And in the case of paying out game media by winning, it is possible to store them as credits instead of paying out these game media. In that case, the display of the credit display unit is configured to be added and displayed. Yes.

The “payout effect” in the present invention is an effect that is executed while a game medium acquired by winning a prize is being added as a credit. More specifically, it is an effect that is started when the game media for the “number of effect start payouts” determined by the effect selection means is added to the credit, and the effect selection means determines the type of effect and the number of effect start payouts. To do. It should be noted that the actual mounting method of the production start payout number is not limited to the method of counting the number of paid out game media by the addition method, as in the invention of claim 1.
(Operation of the Invention of Claim 2)
In such a gaming machine, when the game medium paid out by winning is supplied to the credit and the payout effect is executed, the effect selecting means determines the type of payout effect and the number of effect start payouts. Thereafter, when the same number of credits as the number of production start payouts is added, the production execution means executes the production of the payout.

(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 is characterized by the following in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1 or 2.
That is, the gaming machine according to claim 3 gives the winning combination the extinction winning that the right of the corresponding winning is extinguished when the winning game cannot be won, and the right of the corresponding winning in the game after the next time. The game machine has an effect determination unit 210 for determining whether or not to execute the payout effect, and predicts whether there is a right to carry over that has not been won yet. In order to make this possible, it is characterized in that the probabilities of determining whether or not the effect determination unit 210 executes the payout effect differ depending on whether or not there is a carry-on winning right that has not yet been won.

Here, “disappearance win” means a win that is won in the lottery, but if the winning game is not won, the right of the win will be lost. Such as a small role winning.
In addition, `` carry-over winning '' means a winning that will be carried over after the next game, even if it was won in the lottery, but the winning right will not be lost if it does not win in the winning game, For example, a so-called bonus game winning in a slot machine.
And, “having the right to carry forward carryover that has not been won yet” means, for example, that a bonus game is won internally, and a so-called flag is established (inside the BB). In this game, the bonus game is not won, and the right to win the bonus game is carried over after the next game. Examples of games that do not win the bonus game in the game inside the BB include, for example, a case where the game does not stop due to a combination of winnings, or a bonus game that is won at the same time as the bonus game. This is the case when there is no such event.

  By the way, whether or not to execute the above-described payout effect is determined by the effect availability determination means. The probability that the effect determination unit determines to execute the payout effect is formed so as to differ depending on whether or not “there is a carry-on winning right that has not been won yet”. Then, the probability that the payout effect is executed is different, so that the player can be notified or suggested of the presence of the right to carry over. Specifically, for example, an aspect in which the production possibility determination means is formed so as to determine whether or not to execute the payout production by lottery, and the lottery probability is formed so as to differ depending on whether there is a carry-on winning right or not. Can be considered. More specifically, if there is a carry-over winning right, the probability of executing the payout effect is set high, and if there is no carryover winning right, the probability of determining the payout effect is set low, By setting the difference in probability to a level that can be recognized by the player, there can be considered a mode in which when the payout effect is executed, the player has expectations for the right to carry over.

Note that the method for determining whether or not the effect determination unit executes the payout effect is not limited to the lottery as described above. When there is a right to carry over, a payout effect is always executed, and when there is no right to carry over, a payout effect may not be executed. In addition, the lottery is performed when there is a right to carry over, but the payout effect may not be executed when there is no right to carry over.
Note that the number of cases in which the probability of determining that the payout effect is to be executed is not limited to two cases where there is a right to carry over and no right to carry over. For example, when there are a plurality of types of carry-over winners, lottery may be performed with different probabilities corresponding to each carry-over winner.

(Operation of the Invention of Claim 3)
In such a gaming machine, the probability of whether or not a payout effect is performed varies depending on whether or not a carry-on winning right is present. As a result, it is possible to notify or suggest to the player whether or not there is a right to carry over.
(Claim 4)
The invention described in claim 4 is characterized by the following in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1 or 2.
That is, the gaming machine according to claim 4 gives the winning combination the extinction winning in which the right of the corresponding selection is extinguished when the winning game cannot be won, and the right of the corresponding winning in the game after the next time. The effect selection means 210 determines one or both of the type of payout effect and the number of start-out payouts by lottery, and the right of carryover winning that has not been won yet In order to make it possible to predict whether or not there is a carry-on winning right that has not yet been won, the type of payout effect determined by the effect selection means 210 and the number of payouts at the start of the effect are biased. It is characterized by that.

Here, “elimination winning” and “carry-over winning” have the same meanings as “elimination winning” and “carry-over winning” in claim 3 described above.
The effect selecting means according to the present invention determines either or both of the type of payout effect and the number of effect start payouts by lottery. In other words, only the type of payout effect can be determined by lottery, and the number of payouts for starting production can be fixed, or the number of payout effects can be determined by lottery, the type of payout effect can be fixed, and the type of payout effect Alternatively, the number of production start payouts may be determined by lottery.
In the lottery for determining either or both of the type of payout effect and the number of effect start payouts, the lottery result is biased. The bias is formed so as to differ depending on whether or not there is a right to carry over. For example, when the type of payout effect is determined by lottery, if there is a right to carry over, there is a high possibility that a specific type of payout effect will be selected, and there is no right to carry over May be set such that there is a high possibility that another type of payout effect will be selected. The gaming machine according to the present invention is formed so that the player can be informed or suggested of the existence of the right to carry over by providing a bias in the type of payout effect or the number of payouts at the start of the effect.

As an example of a specific mounting method for giving such a bias as described above, the effect selection means performs lottery based on a plurality of lottery tables to determine the type of payout effect and the number of effect start payouts. It is conceivable that they are formed. That is, there are a lottery table that is used when there is a right to carry over and a lottery table that is used when there is no right to carry over, and the production selection means switches these tables to perform a lottery, It is conceivable to vary the probability of selecting a specific payout effect type and the number of effect start payouts.
Note that the number of cases where the probabilities are different is not limited to two cases where there is a right to carry over and no right to carry over. For example, the mounting method using the lottery table as described above is not limited to a mode in which only two lottery tables used for cases where there is a carry-on winning right and no right is provided. In other words, a mode in which two or more lottery tables are prepared as lottery tables to be used when there is a carry-on winning right and these tables are switched and used by lottery is also conceivable.

(Operation of the Invention of Claim 4)
In such a gaming machine, either or both of the type of payout effect to be executed and the timing of the start of the effect (the number of effect start payouts) are determined by lottery. The lottery result has a bias that depends on the presence of the right to carry over. Therefore, it is possible to notify or suggest to the player whether or not there is a right to carry over.
(Claim 5)
The invention described in claim 5 is characterized by the following in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1 or 2.

That is, the gaming machine according to claim 5 is provided with a normal game and a special game having a large profit obtained compared to the normal game, and further, it is difficult to shift to the special game as a state during the normal game. Alternatively, there are an impossible transition state and an easy transition state in which the transition to the special game is easier compared to the transition difficult state, and the gaming machine determines whether or not to execute the payout effect. In order to make it possible to predict whether the transition difficult state or the transition easy state can be predicted, the production possibility determination means 210 performs the payout effect depending on whether the transition is difficult or the transition easy state. It is characterized by different probabilities of determining execution.
Here, “normal game” means a game other than “special game”. The “special game” is a game that has a large profit compared to the normal game. For example, a replay time game that is a game with a large replay probability, an assist time that informs a symbol to be aimed or a predetermined operation procedure, etc. It means a game or the like.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention has a “transition difficult state” and a “transition easy state” as the normal game states. The difficult transition state is a state in which the possibility of transition to a special game is small compared to the easy transition state. Note that the difficult transition state includes a state where there is no possibility of transition to a special game. Specifically, for example, if there is a gaming machine that draws for each game whether or not to shift to a special game, a high probability mode that shifts to a special game with a high probability by the lottery. The lottery provides a low-probability mode that shifts to a special game with a lower probability than the high-probability mode, making the high-probability mode easy to transition and making the low-probability mode difficult to transition.

By the way, whether or not to execute the above-described payout effect is determined by the effect availability determination means. The probability that the effect determination unit determines that the payout effect is executed is formed so as to differ depending on whether the transition is difficult or the transition is easy. Thereby, it is formed so that a player can be notified or suggested whether it is in a transition difficult state or a transition easy state.
(Operation of the Invention of Claim 5)
In such a gaming machine, the probability of whether or not a payout effect is performed varies depending on whether the transition is difficult or the transition is easy. Thus, it is possible to notify or suggest to the player that the transition is difficult or the transition is easy.

(Claim 6)
The invention described in claim 6 is characterized by the following in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1 or 2.
That is, the gaming machine according to claim 6 is provided with a normal game and a special game with a large profit obtained compared to the normal game, and further, it is difficult to shift to a special game as a state during the normal game. Alternatively, there are an impossible transition state that is impossible, and an easy transition state that is easier to transition to a special game than the transition difficult state. Either or both of them are determined by lottery, and in order to make it possible to predict whether the transition is difficult or the transition is easy, the effect selection unit 210 determines whether the transition is difficult or the transition is easy. The type of payout effect to be performed and the number of effect start payouts are biased.

Here, the “normal game”, “special game”, “transition difficult state” and “transition easy state” are the same as the “normal game”, “special game”, “transition difficult state” and “transition easy state” in claim 5 described above. Is the meaning.
The effect selecting means according to the present invention determines either or both of the type of payout effect and the number of effect start payouts by lottery. In the lottery for determining either or both of the type of payout effect and the number of effect start payouts, the lottery result is biased. The bias is formed so as to differ depending on whether it is in a transition difficult state or an easy transition state. Thereby, it is formed so that a player can be notified or suggested whether it is in a transition difficult state or a transition easy state.

(Operation of the Invention of Claim 6)
In such a gaming machine, either or both of the type of payout effect to be executed and the timing of the start of the effect (the number of effect start payouts) are determined by lottery. The lottery result has a bias that depends on whether the transition is difficult or easy. Therefore, it is possible to notify or suggest to the player that the transition is difficult or the transition is easy.

The invention according to claim 1 is as described above, wherein the payout effect can be executed while the game medium is being paid out by winning, and the timing for starting the payout effect is variably formed. . As a result, there is an effect that the player is prevented from spending unnecessary time while paying out the game media.
The invention according to claim 2 is as described above. Since the payout effect can be executed in response to the credit addition, the payout effect can be executed even when the payout game medium is supplied to the credit. It has the effect of not letting the person spend a useless time.
The invention according to claim 3 is as described above, and the probability that the payout effect is executed is made different depending on whether or not there is a right to carry over, so the presence or absence of the right to carry over is predicted. Yes. As a result, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation and to make the game interesting.

The invention according to claim 4 is as described above, and the lottery result indicating what kind of payout effect is executed at a certain timing is biased, and the bias is carried over depending on the presence or absence of the right to win. Therefore, there is an effect that the player can have a sense of expectation and the game can be interesting.
The invention according to claim 5 is as described above, and the probability that the payout effect is executed is made different depending on whether or not the transition to the special game is easy. ing. As a result, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation and to make the game interesting.

  The invention according to claim 6 is as described above, and the lottery result indicating what kind of payout effect is executed at a certain timing is biased, and the biasing method differs depending on whether or not the transition to the special game is easy. It is Therefore, there is an effect that the player can have a sense of expectation and the game can be interesting.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, divided into first to third embodiments, taking a slot machine as an example of a gaming machine.
1 to 14 show an example of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is an external front view of a slot machine, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram and a diagram showing input, output, and control devices of the slot machine. 3 is a flowchart showing the outline of the operation of the slot machine, FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the lottery process in the operation of the slot machine, FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the reel rotation stop process in the operation of the slot machine, and FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an outline of the performance execution process in the first embodiment, FIG. 8 is a table showing the probability of presence or absence of the performance in the first embodiment, and FIG. 9 is a time chart showing one game. FIG. 10 is a table showing a lottery table for payout effects in the first embodiment, and FIG. 11 is a table showing a lottery table for payout effects in the first embodiment. 12 is a flowchart showing the outline of the execution execution process, FIG. 12 is a table for determining the number of presentation start payouts in the second embodiment, FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an outline of the execution execution process in the third embodiment, and FIG. The table | surface which shows the combination of the kind of effect start payout number and payout effect in 3rd embodiment is shown, respectively.

(First embodiment)
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
(Slot machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a rectangular box-shaped casing 11 and a front door 3 that is attached to the front side of the casing 11 so as to be freely opened and closed. The front door 3 is formed with a display window 12 facing the player side, and the display window 12 is formed with a symbol display window 13 through which the symbols of the three rotating reels 40 can be seen. ing. A substantially central portion in the height direction of the front door 3 is a counter-like operation portion 3A that protrudes toward the front side, and is provided with operation means for operating the slot machine 10 and a medal slot 14. . This operation means will be described later. Also, below the operation unit 3A, a medal payout port 18 for paying out medals and a lower plate 3C capable of storing medals paid out from the medal payout port 18 are provided across the lower panel 3B. .

Inside the slot machine 10, although not shown, a control device 20 (see FIG. 2) for controlling the entire operation of the slot machine 10 is incorporated.
(Control device 20)
Although not shown, the control device 20 is configured around a CPU and includes a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like. Here, the number of CPUs is not limited to one and may be controlled by two or more CPUs. Further, the CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O, and the like may be integrated to form a one chip. Then, the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, thereby configuring the following devices (1) and (2).

(1) Game control device 21
(2) Production control device 22
The game control device 21 is for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40 by operating the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50. The effect control device 22 is for controlling the effect display device 66 such as the lamp 68 and the speaker 69.
Here, the control device 20 is composed of a main control device and a sub-control device that operates by receiving a signal from the main control device, the game control device 21 as the main control device, and the effect control device 22 It can be arranged in the sub-control device. Thus, by separately forming the control device that controls the game and the control device that controls the performance, it is possible to greatly increase the memory used for the performance control and to change only the performance.

(Input stage)
The following parts are connected to the input stage of the control device 20 as shown in FIG.
(1) Switch 15
(2) Bet switch 16
(3) Checkout switch 17
(4) Start switch 30
(5) Stop switch 50
(6) Dispensing sensor 65A
The input stage is not limited to the parts (1) to (6) described above.

(On switch 15)
As shown in FIG. 1, the insertion switch 15 is a switch built under the medal insertion slot 14 and is used to detect an inserted game medal.
(Bet switch 16)
As shown in FIG. 1, the bet switch 16 is a switch located on the upper surface of the operation unit 3A, and is used to replace a credit with a medal insertion.
Here, the credit means that a medal for use in the next game or later is stored in the gaming machine in advance. Can be handled to be stored in the gaming machine up to a maximum of 50 cards.

(Checkout switch 17)
As shown in FIG. 1, the settlement switch 17 is a switch located at the upper left end of the operation unit 3A, and is used for paying out credited medals.
(Start switch 30)
As shown in FIG. 1, the start switch 30 is a lever located on the left side of the operation unit 3A. After the previous game, the start switch 30 is inserted on the condition that a game medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is pressed. (Replay) ”is for starting the driving of the reel unit 60 on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game.

Here, “end of previous game” means when all the reels 40 have stopped rotating if no prize has been won, and when the medal payout has ended when all medals have been paid out by winning. That is.
Also, here, “Replay” means that the “Replay” flag is established by the lottery of the winning lottery means 110, and the symbol “Replay” is placed on the winning line. By aligning, in the next game, the game can be played again without newly inserting a game medal.
(Stop switch 50)
The stop switch 50 is for stopping the driving of the reel unit 60. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the stop switch 50 is composed of three switches corresponding to each rotary reel 40, and one stop switch 50 is arranged below each rotary reel 40. The operation of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating reel 40 is set so that the corresponding rotating reel 40 stops rotating.

(Discharge sensor 65A)
As shown in FIG. 1, the payout sensor 65A is a sensor provided inside the medal payout port 18, and detects the passage of medals discharged from the hopper unit 65.
(Output stage)
The following parts are connected to the output stage of the controller 20 as shown in FIG.
(1) Reel unit 60
(2) Hopper unit 65
(3) Credit display section 19
(4) Effect display device 66 (image display section 67, lamp 68 and speaker 69)
The output stage is not limited to the parts (1) to (4) described above.

(Reel unit 60)
The reel unit 60 includes three motors fixed to or supported by a frame body and three rotating reels 40 fixed to the output shafts of the respective motors, although not particularly shown. Each rotary reel 40 includes a rotary drum made of a synthetic resin and a tape-like reel tape attached around the rotary drum. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape.
(Hopper unit 65)
As shown in FIG. 1, the hopper unit 65 is disposed inside the housing 11 and is used for paying out medals based on the result of the game.

(Credit display unit 19)
The credit display unit 19 is a display unit for displaying the number of medals stored as credits. As shown in FIG. 1, the credit display unit 19 is a 7-segment LED or a liquid crystal display located below the symbol display window 13. is there.
(Production display device 66)
The effect display device 66 performs various effects such as notifying of a winning or the like under the control of the effect control device 22. Specifically, the effect display device 66 includes an image display unit 67, a lamp 68, and a speaker 69.

The image display unit 67 is a window provided above the rotary reel 40 and is used for displaying a prize notification and other effects using an LED, a dot matrix, a liquid crystal screen, and the like. Note that the image display unit 67 is not limited to the above-described one. For example, a rotation reel dedicated to the effect may be provided, and the effect may be displayed by the design of the reel, characters, or the like.
The lamp 68 and the speaker 69 are used for notifying a winning or the like by lighting or blinking of the light emitter and generating a winning sound.
(Game control device 21)
Next, the game control device 21 will be described in detail.

The game control device 21 is for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40 by operating the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50. The game control device 21 functions as the following means (1) to (7).
(1) Normal game control means 70
(2) Special game control means 80
(3) Winning lottery 110
(4) Credit control means 120
(5) Reel control means 130
(6) Hopper control means 140
(7) Winning determination means 150
The game control device 21 is not limited to the above-described means (1) to (7), and may include other means.

(Normal game control means 70)
The normal game control means 70 is for causing a normal game to be performed.
That is, when the start switch 30 is operated on the condition that a medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is pressed, or on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed from the previous game at the time of “Replay”, the reel unit 60 is driven, The rotating reels 40 start to rotate.
Thereafter, when one of the stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 40 is stopped.
When all three stop switches 50 have been operated, all the rotations of the three rotary reels 40 are stopped. At this time, when a predetermined symbol 61 stops on the winning line of the display window 12, a predetermined number of medals are paid out via the hopper unit 65.

Winning will involve paying out game medals by winning a prize, and there will be no small role winning to give the player profit, special winning to give the player even greater profit than this small role winning, and no game medal paying out However, it is equipped with a “replay” that can be played again without newly inserting a game medal. Further, in the small role winning, a plurality of types of winning combinations having different numbers of medals to be paid out by winning are set.
If any winning combination is won as a result of the lottery determination, a winning flag corresponding to the winning is established. Then, when the lottery result is a special winning flag, a special winning flag is established, and during the special winning flag is established, a combination of stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 of the reel unit 60 is set to a predetermined predetermined special winning symbol. (For example, three pieces of “7” on the winning effective line are matched), and a special game that is advantageous to the player is formed. On the other hand, if the special winning flag is established by lottery, but the combination of the stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 does not match the special winning symbol, the right to establish the special winning flag is carried over to the subsequent games. Has been. Note that the winning flag of the small role is not carried over to the next game of the right to establish the winning flag when the winning flag is not awarded in the game in which the winning flag is established.

  Whether or not the corresponding winning symbol can be aligned on the winning line while any of the winning flags are established depends on the timing of the stop switch 50 when the rotational speed of the rotating reel 40 is constant. is there. Specifically, since the rotary reel 40 is set to stop within 190 ms after the stop switch 50 is operated, it can be stopped as it is after the stop switch 50 is operated or can be stopped within 190 ms. If the winning symbol on the circumference of the rotary reel 40, for example, four consecutive retractable symbols from the stop symbol, includes a corresponding winning symbol, delay the time until stopping. Then, the rotating reel 40 stops by drawing the winning symbol on the winning line. On the other hand, if the corresponding winning symbol is not included in the four retractable symbols, the winning symbol cannot be drawn on the winning active line and stopped.

(Special game control means 80)
The special game control means 80 is for causing the player to perform a special game advantageous based on the lottery result of the lottery means.
The special game is roughly divided into the following games.
(1) Specified introduction game (big bonus game, hereinafter referred to as BB game)
(2) Specific games (regular bonus game, RB game)
(3) Specified winning game (Jack game, hereinafter referred to as JAC game)
Note that the RB game may be played during the BB game, or may be played alone even when the BB game is not being played. The JAC game is played during the RB game. Further, the special game is not limited to the above-described games (1) to (3). For example, a so-called assist time game (a game in which winning can be facilitated by notifying the player of the winning conditions and a game can be provided with a large profit) can be provided.

As shown in FIG. 1, the special game control means 80 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Specific introduction game control means 90
(2) Specific game control means 100
(Specific introduction game control means 90)
The specific introduction game control means 90 is for controlling the BB game.
Specifically, in the normal game, although not shown, for example, when three symbols such as “7” are arranged on the winning line, the BB game is started from the next game.
When the BB game starts, it starts by inserting a maximum of three medals as in the normal game. When the rotation of the three rotating reels is stopped, whether or not the winning symbols are aligned on the winning line is determined. A medal is paid out.

Therefore, during the BB game, a lottery including a small role is performed every time as in a normal game. However, when the specific winning symbols for starting the RB game are aligned on the winning line during the BB game, the RB game is started thereafter. After the RB game is over, the same lottery and control as in the normal game as described above are performed. The BB game ends when a predetermined number of medals are paid out.
(Specific game control means 100)
The specific game control means 100 is for controlling the RB game.
Specifically, when the RB game is started, one medal is inserted, and a specific winning game that is won when a predetermined symbol of the rotating reel 40 is aligned on the center line of the display window 12 is performed. . In the RB game, a specific winning game for determining whether or not to win can be performed a maximum of 12 times, of which a maximum of 8 times can be won. In other words, the RB game is ended by a maximum of 8 winnings or a maximum of 12 specific winning games.

(Winning lottery means 110)
The winning lottery means 110 performs a lottery concerning the winning combination based on a predetermined lottery probability. As a result of the lottery by the winning lottery means 110, a winning flag is established when a predetermined winning combination is won, and a combination of stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 is determined in advance while the winning flag is established. It is set so that a prize is awarded on the condition that the two match, and the player is given a medal or a special game.
As shown in FIG. 1, the winning lottery means 110 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Random number generator 111
(2) Random number extraction means 112
(3) Winning determination table 113
(4) Determination means 114
The winning lottery means 110 is not limited to the above (1) to (4).

(Random number generator 111)
The random number generating means 111 generates a random number for winning lottery within a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal number).
(Random number extraction means 112)
The random number extraction means 112 extracts the random number generated by the random number generation means 111 at the operation timing of the start switch 30. This extracted random number is used as extracted random number data.
Here, the “random number generating means” is configured by using a counter that adds a certain number of numbers one by one at a high speed in addition to a means that can generate a random number by an average sampling method as a soft random number. You can also. For example, a counter in which numbers in the range of 0 to 16383 are sequentially repeated about 7 million times per second can be considered. The “random number extraction means” reads the counter number at the timing when the start switch is pressed.

If formed in this way, the “random number generating means” does not generate random numbers, but the numbers extracted by the “random number extracting means” have a distribution like random numbers. As described above, a means for obtaining a number indicating a distribution such as a random number as a result is considered to be included in the “random number generating means” or the “random number extracting means”.
(Winning judgment table 113)
The winning determination table 113 defines the winning area and the losing area of each winning item with the random numbers taken by the random number generation means 111 as the entire area.
The winning determination table 113 according to the present embodiment has an overlapping winning area in which a plurality of different small combinations having different payout numbers are simultaneously selected. For example, when there are bells and cherries as the small role symbols, the bells and cherries have an overlapping winning area of Bell & Cherry in addition to the individual winning areas. When the extracted random number data belongs to this overlapping winning area, it is treated that the bell and cherry are won at the same time, and when the reel control means 130 described later performs stop control of the rotating reel 40, both symbols are as much as possible. Pull-in control is performed so that a winning mode is achieved. As a result, if the bell symbol and the cherry symbol can be simultaneously stopped on the effective winning line, both the bell and the cherry are won, and the payout for both winnings is performed. If either the bell symbol or the cherry symbol can be stopped on the effective winning line, one of the winning symbols is awarded and a payout is made for either winning symbol.

(Determination means 114)
Based on the extracted random number data extracted by the random number extraction means 112 and the lottery probability data of the winning determination table 113, the determination means 114 is a winning area consisting of winning areas of each winning item in all areas of random numbers taken by the random number generating means 111. The winning area corresponding to the winning area to which the extracted random number data belongs is determined by collating with the determination area data.
(Credit control means 120)
The credit control means 120 is for controlling the display of the credit display unit 19 based on the detection signal of the insertion switch 15, the operation signal of the bet switch 16 and the settlement switch 17, and the payout / winning signal from the winning determination means 150. is there.

Specifically, when the medal detection signal of the insertion switch 15 is received, the display of the credit display unit 19 is incremented by 1 up to 50 at a maximum. When the display reaches 50, a credit excess signal is output. Due to this credit excess signal, a cancel device of a medal selector (not shown) is activated, and medals inserted thereafter from the medal insertion slot 14 are not transferred to the hopper unit 65 but canceled to the lower plate 3C.
When an operation signal for the bet switch 16 is received, the display on the credit display unit 19 is subtracted according to the number of bets operated (1 to 3). When the operation signal of the settlement switch 17 is received, the stored value stored as the remaining credit number is output to the hopper control means 140, and the display on the credit display unit 19 is displayed by subtraction to zero one by one.

Further, when the payout winning signal is received from the winning determination means 150, the display on the credit display unit 19 is incremented by one up to 50, and simultaneously with the addition, a credit addition signal is output to the effect execution means 220 described later. . When the display reaches 50, the remaining number information (remaining number signal) of the payout number added to the credit is output to the hopper control means 140 described later.
(Reel control means 130)
The reel control means 130 rotates the rotating reel 40 based on the operation signal of the effective start switch 30, and the winning lottery while recognizing the current position of the symbol based on the detection signal of the reel rotation detection sensor (not shown). The stop of the rotary reel 40 is controlled based on the lottery result of the means 110 and the effective operation timing of the stop switch 50.

Specifically, the reel control means 130 satisfies predetermined game start conditions such as when the insertion switch 15 detects a inserted medal, when the credit is “1” or more, and when the hopper unit 65 is not paying out a medal. If so, a start signal based on the operation signal of the start switch 30 (a signal for starting driving the drive motor of the reel unit 60) is output, and the rotary reel 40 is rotated.
Further, when any stop switch 50 is operated while the rotating reel 40 is rotating at a constant speed (that is, excluding the acceleration period), a stop signal based on the operation signal of the stop switch 50 (drive of the reel unit 60) A signal for stopping driving of the motor) is output, and the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is stopped.

When the reel control means 130 stops the rotary reel 40, if the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 is lost, the reel control means 130 performs kick control so that the symbols of the three rotary reels 40 do not match any winning mode. When the lottery result is a win for a predetermined winning combination, the kicking and pulling-in control is performed so that the symbols of the three rotating reels 40 are in the winning mode related to the winning as much as possible. These controls are performed by delaying the time until the rotating reel 40 stops by shifting the timing of receiving the operation signal of the stop switch 50 and outputting the stop signal.
(Hopper control means 140)
The hopper control means 140 is for operating the hopper unit 65 based on the payout sensor 65A, the payout / winning signal from the winning determination means 150, the operation signal of the settlement switch 17, and the remaining number signal from the credit control means 120. . Here, the payout winning signal includes information on the number of medals to be paid out in correspondence with the winning payout combination (numerical values such as 5, 10).

Specifically, the hopper control means 140 includes a counting means (not shown), and when receiving a payout winning signal from the winning determination means 150, stores the number of payouts and drives the hopper unit 65. A payout command signal for driving is output. Each time the detection signal from the payout sensor 65A is received, the count value is added. When the count value reaches the stored value, a payout stop signal for stopping the driving of the hopper unit 65 is output. Alternatively, the stored number of payouts may be subtracted by 1 and a payout stop signal may be output when the stored value becomes 0.
Further, when the operation signal of the settlement switch 17 is received, the driving device for the hopper unit 65 is driven based on the stored value of the remaining credit number from the credit control means 120 as described above.

Further, when the remaining number signal is received from the credit control means 120, the number information is stored and the driving device of the hopper unit 65 is driven.
(Winning determination means 150)
The winning determination means 150 determines whether or not the winning symbol of the three rotating reels 40 can be stopped in the winning manner by operating the stop switch 50 when the lottery result of the winning determination is winning. If it is possible to stop in the winning mode, the winning is determined. When the prize is accompanied by a medal payout, a payout prize signal is output to the hopper unit 65, and in the case of a special prize such as a bonus game prize, the special game control means 80 is used to start a special game. Is.

In the present embodiment, the winning determination means 150 outputs a payout / winning signal to the hopper unit 65, and simultaneously outputs a payout / winning signal to the effect control device 22. Then, by receiving this payout winning signal, the effect control device 22 executes processing related to the payout effect.
(Operation of slot machine 10)
Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 having the above-described configuration will be described based on the flow of FIGS.
First, in step 100 shown in FIG. 3, the start switch 30 is turned on by operating the start switch 30 after a predetermined game start condition such as insertion of medals is satisfied. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.

In step 101, a lottery process is performed by the winning lottery means 110. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.
In step 102, rotation of the rotary reel 40 is started. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, when the stop switch 50 is operated, the stop switch 50 is turned ON. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.
In step 104, rotation stop processing for the rotary reel 40 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 105.

In step 105, it is determined whether or not the operation of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 has been performed. If it is determined that the operation of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 is not performed, the process returns to step 103. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 has been performed, the process proceeds to the next step 106.
In step 106, it is determined whether or not the winning symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the winning active line while the winning flag is established, that is, whether or not winning has been won. If it is determined that a prize has been won, the process proceeds to the next step 107.

In step 107, predetermined winning processes such as paying out medals corresponding to the winning symbol and starting a special game are performed. Then, the game ends.
If it is determined in step 106 that no winning has been made, step 107 is skipped and the game ends.
The lottery process in step 101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 200, random numbers are extracted by the random number extraction means 112 from the random numbers generated by the random number generation means 111 of the winning lottery means 110. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
In step 201, the extracted random number is stored inside the random number extraction means 112. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.

In step 202, the determination unit 114 compares the extracted random number with the winning determination area data in the winning determination table 113. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.
In step 203, the determination unit 114 determines which winning area of the winning determination table 113 the extracted random number is included in, and determines the evaluation of the lottery process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.
In step 204, a predetermined symbol kick-in and a predetermined symbol pull-in are set. Then, the lottery process ends.
The rotation stop process of the rotating reel 40 in step 104 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step 300, it is determined whether or not the kick setting has been achieved for a predetermined symbol. And when it determines with the setting of kicking of a predetermined symbol not having been achieved, it progresses to the following step 301. FIG.
In step 301, the rotary reel 40 is rotated by one symbol. That is, kicking is performed for one symbol. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 302.
In step 302, it is determined whether or not the number of symbols rotated by the rotary reel 40 by one symbol described above corresponds to the fourth symbol after the stop switch 50 is operated. Then, after the stop switch 50 is operated, when the number of symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 by one symbol is the fourth, the process proceeds to the next step 303.

In step 303, the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is stopped. Thus, the operation of the slot machine 10 from the medal insertion to the rotation stop of the rotary reel 40 is completed.
If it is determined in step 300 that the predetermined symbol kick setting has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 304.
In step 304, it is determined whether or not the drawing is set for any of the symbols. If it is determined that the drawing is set for any of the symbols, the process proceeds to the next step 305.
In step 305, it is determined whether the pull-in setting has been achieved. When it is determined that the pull-in setting has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 303.

If it is determined in step 304 that no drawing is set for any symbol, the process proceeds to step 303.
If it is determined in step 305 that the pull-in setting has not been achieved, the process proceeds to step 301.
In step 302, after the stop switch 50 is operated, if the number of symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 one by one is not the fourth, the process returns to step 300.
Here, the stop processing of the rotary reel 40 has been described in steps 301 to 305, but this example is an example of so-called minimum pull-in stop control, and conversely, maximum pull-in stop control may be used. Furthermore, for example, a so-called table stop control method may be used in which the stop position of the rotary reel 40 is determined according to a predetermined table at the timing of pressing the stop switch 50. This table stop control has a plurality of tables based on the presence / absence of a winning flag and a winning symbol in which a winning flag is established, and a table corresponding to the gaming situation is appropriately selected from the plurality of tables. .

Even in the table stop control, when the winning flag is established, the stop position is determined in advance on the table so that the symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the winning line, so-called pull-in setting. It has a kind of. In addition, when the winning flag is not established, the stop position is determined in advance on the table so that other winning symbols are not aligned on the winning line, and a kind of so-called kick setting is provided. is there.
(Production control device 22)
Next, the production control device 22 will be described in detail.

The effect control device 22 receives an output signal from the game control device 21 and operation signals of the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50, and controls the operation of the effect display device 66. And the production | presentation control apparatus 22 has the following means (1) thru | or (4), as shown in FIG.
(1) Payment determination means 200
(2) Production selection means 210
(3) Production execution means 220
(4) Production data storage means 230
The production control device 22 is not limited to the above-described means (1) to (4), and may include other means. Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, it is described that the payout effect is executed during the medal payout period “α” by winning, but the payout effect may be executed beyond that period. For example, it may be continued until the period “β” until the start switch 30 is operated after the previous game is finished. Further, the period in which the effect control device 22 can execute the effect is not limited to “α” and “β”, and it is needless to say that the effect can be executed in other periods.

Furthermore, the production may be started during the medal payout period “α” by winning, and the production may be ended during the medal payout period “α” by winning. In addition, it may be produced over a period “β” until the start switch 30 is operated after the previous game ends.
(Disbursement judgment means 200)
The payout determination means 200 is for confirming the medal payout status when the hopper unit 65 is activated by winning.
Specifically, the payout determination means 200 includes a signal input means and a count means (not shown), stores the number of medals to be paid out by the winning based on the payout winning signal from the winning determination means 150, and the hopper unit 65. The medal detection signal from the payout sensor 65A is counted, and when the count value reaches the stored value, a count end signal is output to the effect selection means 210.

The medal detection signal from the payout sensor 65A described above is notified to the payout determination means 200 and also to the effect execution means 220 described later. The effect execution means 220 is configured to be able to execute a payout effect by receiving this signal under a predetermined condition.
(Direction selection means 210)
The effect selection means 210 is based on the payout winning signal from the winning determination means 150, and the type and effect of the payout effect to be executed while paying out the winning medal (while the hopper unit 65 is operating) and during the addition of the display on the credit display unit 19. The starting payout number is determined by lottery.

The effect selection unit 210 also functions as an effect determination unit for determining whether to execute a payout effect. That is, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not a payout effect is performed. This lottery is performed at a predetermined time during the game, for example, when a payout winning signal is received from the winning determination means 150 or when the start switch 30 is operated. FIG. 8 is a table conceptually showing the probability of a lottery for determining whether or not to execute such an effect. It is set high.
Here, “normal time” means a state that does not correspond to “special time”, and “special time” means a state in which the above-mentioned special winning flag has been established but has not been won yet. means. That is, even if the special winning flag cannot be won in the game, the right to win is carried over, and the state in which the right to carry over in this way is held at the specific time. At the time of this specification, for example, a state in which the bonus game is won internally but the BB game is not started corresponds to the state inside the BB.

In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as described above, since the probability that the payout effect is executed at a specific time is set high, the player is notified that the specific time is reached when the payout effect is executed. It can be expected.
In this embodiment, the payout effect can be executed even at the normal time, but it is also conceivable that the payout effect is not executed at the normal time. In such a gaming machine, when the payout effect is executed, it is always a specific time, and whether or not the payout effect is executed has a more important meaning to the game result. Thereby, the player's attention to whether or not the payout effect is performed can be further aroused, so that the player is not idle during the payout of medals.

(Direction execution means 220)
The effect execution means 220 is for performing the payout effect selected by the effect selection means 210.
In other words, the effect execution means 220 outputs image data to the image display unit 67 when the medals for the number of effect start payouts determined by the effect selection means 210 are paid out or credited, or the speaker By outputting audio data to 69, a payout effect is given at the time of winning a prize.
The fact that the number of medals for the production start payout has been paid out counts the medal detection signal from the payout sensor 65A of the hopper unit 65 and the credit addition signal from the credit control means 120, and the count value reaches the production start payout number. It is detected by determining whether or not.

(Production data storage means 230)
The effect data storage means 230 stores effect data related to the payout effect. Data corresponding to the payout effect determined by the effect selection means 210 is selected from the effect data, and the payout effect is executed by the effect execution means 220 using the data. Of course, effect data for performing an effect other than the payout effect may be stored.
In the present embodiment, the effect data storage means 230 also stores data for the effect selection means 210 to determine the type of payout effect and the number of effect start payouts separately from the effect data. That is, the data shown in FIG. 9 and the data shown in FIG.

FIG. 9 is a table conceptually showing the correlation between the number of medals paid out by winning and the number of production start payouts. For convenience, only the payout numbers of 2, 4, and 10 are shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is appropriately prepared according to the winning mode provided in the gaming machine. As shown in this figure, for example, when there are four payouts due to winning, No. Any data from 3 to 6 is selected, and the number of production start payouts is determined as one of 0 to 3.
FIG. 10 is a table conceptually showing the correlation between the effect time and the payout effect. Here, the production time is a value indicating how many medals are paid out when the payout production is executed. For example, the effect time of one payout effect being 1 means that the time required to execute the payout effect is equal to the time required to pay out one medal. This table is a table for drawing lots of types of payout effects, and is provided to end the effects simultaneously with the end of payout. In other words, when the payout effect starts when there is one unpaid medal (medal that is scheduled to be paid out by winning a prize but has not been paid out yet), if the payout effect with a production time of 1 is started, The payout effect can be ended simultaneously with the end of the payout. In this way, the type of payout effect is selected in accordance with the number of effect start payouts determined using the table of FIG. As shown in this figure, for example, when the number of unpaid medals at the start of the production is 1, a payout effect of A or A ′ with an effect time of 1 can be selected. For convenience, only the case where the production time is 4 or less is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. Also, two payout effects corresponding to each effect time are provided, but one may be provided, or more various payout effects may be prepared.

  Hereinafter, usage scenes of these effect data will be specifically described. For example, when two medals are paid out, the payout determination means 150 outputs a payout / winning signal of “two payouts”. Receiving this, the effect selection means 210 draws whether or not to perform the effect. When the production is performed, the number of production start payouts is lottery using the table of FIG. In this case, the production start payout number may be determined to be 0 or 1, but it is assumed here that it is determined to be 0. Then, in response to the result, the type of payout effect is lottery using the table of FIG. That is, since the number of effect start payouts is 0, the effect time is 2, and the payout effect is determined as B or B ′. Then, effect data corresponding to the payout effect B or B 'is read from the effect data storage means 230 and executed by the effect execution means.

Here, the effect data read from the effect data storage means 230 is data relating to the payout effect set to an execution time equivalent to the time required for the hopper unit 65 to pay out two medals. For example, a moving image is displayed on the image display unit 67 for the time, or a sound for the time is output from the speaker 69. In addition, B and B ′ are formed so as to have the same execution time but different contents. For example, it can be made different depending on whether or not a special display appears in the moving image for a moment, or the volume and sound quality of the same kind of sound can be made different.
By the way, when the display of the credit display unit 19 is less than 50, the display of the credit display unit 19 is added by the credit control means 120 instead of the hopper unit 65 paying out medals. Then, when the same number of credits as the number of effect start payouts is added, the payout effect is executed. In this case, in order to make the end of the credit addition and the end of the payout effect at the same time, the time required to add 1 to the display of the credit display unit 19 and the time required to pay out one medal It is conceivable to form the same time.

The effect data is stored in the ROM, and the ROM cassette containing the ROM in the exterior member is mounted on the operation control board of the effect display device 66 (for example, the liquid crystal control board of the image display unit 67). The effect execution means 220 may output the index of the payout effect selected and determined to the operation control board of the effect display device 66, and effect display based on the effect data related to the determination may be performed. That is, the effect data storage means 230 is not necessarily provided on the control board that functions as the effect control device 22.
(Direction when paying out medals by winning a prize)
Next, production execution control by the production control device 22 will be described based on the flow of FIG.

First, in step 400 of FIG. 7, the effect selection means 210 draws lots whether or not a payout effect is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 420.
In step 420, based on the lottery result in step 400, it is determined whether or not a payout effect is to be performed. As shown in FIG. 8, the probability of performing the payout effect in the lottery is designed to be different depending on whether it is a normal time or a specific time. If it is determined that the payout effect is not performed, the process proceeds to step 410. If it is determined that a payout effect is to be performed, the process proceeds to step 430.
Here, in the case of proceeding to step 410, after all the medals have been paid out, the effect execution control ends.

When the process proceeds to step 430, the effect selecting means 210 performs a lottery of the number of effect start payouts. Specifically, first, the table shown in FIG. 9 is extracted from the effect data storage means 230. Thereafter, the data in this table is filtered based on the number of medals paid out, and the selectable number of presentation start payouts is extracted. Then, the number of production start payouts is determined by lottery from the extraction results. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 440.
In step 440, the effect selection means 210 performs a lottery of the type of payout effect. Specifically, first, the table shown in FIG. 10 is extracted from the effect data storage means 230. Thereafter, the data of this table is filtered based on the number of production start payouts determined in step 430, and selectable types of payout production are extracted. Then, a payout effect is determined by lottery from the extraction results. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 450.

In step 450, the counter is initialized to zero. This counter is used for checking the number of production start payouts. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 460.
In step 460, it is checked whether the value of the counter is equal to the number of presentation start payouts. If it is determined that they are equal, the process proceeds to the next step 470. If it is determined that they are not equal, the process proceeds to step 480 without executing step 470.
In step 470, a payout effect is started. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 480.
In step 480, the payout determination means 200 determines whether or not all the payout of medals by winning is completed. And if it is judged that it was completed, production execution control will be complete | finished. If it is determined that the process has not been completed, the process proceeds to the next step 485.

In step 485, the medals are paid out or the display on the credit display unit 19 is added. When a medal is paid out, the payout sensor 65A of the hopper unit 65 outputs a medal detection signal to the effect executing means 220. When the display of the credit display unit 19 is added, the credit control means 120 outputs a credit addition signal to the effect execution means 220. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 490.
In step 490, the effect execution means 220 that has received the medal detection signal or the credit addition signal adds 1 to the counter. Then, the process returns to step 460, and steps 460 to 490 are repeated until the payout of all medals (or the addition of credits) is completed.

The payout effect started in step 470 is completed at the same time as the payout of all medals (or addition of credits) is completed.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to arbitrarily determine how many medals are paid out and start the payout effect, and the payout effect ends at the same time as the payout ends. ing. For this reason, the player does not have to spend inefficient time without starting the next game. In addition, in the case of a specific time such as inside the BB, since the execution probability of the payout effect is set high, it is possible to make the player have expectation by the payout effect and improve the interest of the game. be able to.

(Second embodiment)
11 and 12 show a second embodiment of the present invention.
In the second embodiment, the timing for starting the payout effect (that is, the number of start-out payouts) is changed depending on whether or not the payout effect is performed as in the first embodiment, rather than suggesting a specific time. Thus, the player can be notified of the specific time.
Further, in order to show an embodiment in which the first embodiment is simplified, the lottery (step 400 and step 420 in FIG. 7) on whether or not to produce an effect is not performed, and the determination of the number of effect start payouts is made. Therefore, the lottery will be fixed and decided. However, it goes without saying that also in the present embodiment, a lottery for determining whether or not to perform an effect and a lottery for the number of effect start payouts may be performed.

Note that the basic configuration of the slot machine 10 in the second embodiment is the same as that in the first embodiment described above, so the same description is omitted and only the feature points of the present embodiment are described.
(Direction selection means 210)
Different from the first embodiment, the effect selection means 210 in the present embodiment does not perform a lottery as to whether or not to perform a payout effect. In addition, the lottery for the number of production start payouts is not performed. Others are the same as the effect selection means 210 in the first embodiment.
(Production data storage means 230)
The effect data storage means 230 stores an effect determination table shown in FIG. 12 separately from the effect data. In the effect determination table, the number of effect start payouts is automatically determined based on the number of medals paid out by winning. That is, for example, when two payouts are performed, the number of effect start payouts is automatically determined to be 0 in the normal time, and the effect start payout number is automatically determined to be 1 in the specific time. For example, when four payouts are performed, the number of production start payouts is determined to be 0 in the normal time, and the number of effect start payouts is determined to be 3 in the specific time.

That is, in this aspect, since the effect selection means 210 does not perform a lottery as to whether or not to perform the payout effect, the payout effect is always executed when the medal is paid out. The payout effect is started at the same time as the payout of medals at a normal time, and the payout effect is started after a delay in starting the payout of medals at a specific time.
Although data related to the payout effect is not shown, the effect data storage unit 230 stores data related to a plurality of payout effects. Which of the plurality of payout effects is to be executed is determined by lottery by the effect selection means 210. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect data storage means 230 can store only data relating to one payout effect, and the payout effect pattern can be only one.

(Direction when paying out medals by winning a prize)
Next, production execution control by the production control device 22 will be described based on the flow of FIG.
First, in step 500 of FIG. 11, the effect selection unit 210 determines the number of effect start payouts. Specifically, the data corresponding to the number of medals to be paid out by winning is selected from the table shown in FIG. 12, whereby the production start payout number is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 510.
In step 510, the effect selection means 210 performs a lottery of the type of payout effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 520.

In step 520, the counter is initialized to zero. This counter is used for checking the number of production start payouts. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 530.
In step 530, it is checked whether the value of the counter is equal to the number of production start payouts. If it is determined that they are equal, the process proceeds to the next step 540. If it is determined that they are not equal, the process proceeds to step 550 without executing step 540.
In step 540, a payout effect is started. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 550.
In step 550, the payout determination means 200 determines whether or not the payout of medals by winning (or credit addition) has been completed. And if it is judged that it was completed, production execution control will be complete | finished. If it is determined that the process has not been completed, the process proceeds to the next step 560.

In step 560, the medal is paid out or the display on the credit display unit 19 is added. When a medal is paid out, the payout sensor 65A of the hopper unit 65 outputs a medal detection signal to the effect executing means 220. When the display of the credit display unit 19 is added, the credit control means 120 outputs a credit addition signal to the effect execution means 220. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 570.
In step 570, the effect execution means 220 that has received the medal detection signal or the credit addition signal adds 1 to the counter. Then, the process returns to step 530, and steps 530 to 570 are repeated until payout of all medals (or addition of credits) is completed.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the start timing of the payout effect differs depending on whether it is a normal time or a specific time such as inside the BB. Notification is possible. In other words, when the payout effect is started will greatly affect the game result, so it is possible to maintain the player's tension even when paying out medals, and to make the player expect In addition, the interest of the game can be improved.
(Third embodiment)
13 and 14 show a third embodiment of the present invention.

In the third embodiment, the type of payout effect and the number of effect start payouts are determined by lottery. The lottery result is biased, and by making the bias different between the normal time and the specific time, it is possible to indicate to the player that the time is specific.
Further, unlike the first and second embodiments, the determination that the number of production start payouts has been reached is made based on the number of unpaid medals. In other words, in the internal processing of this embodiment, the number of production start payouts is not a number that specifies how many game media are paid out, but the number of unpaid medals. It is a number that specifies whether to start payout effect at the time. By the way, it is needless to say that such a method for counting the number of presentation start payouts is not only applicable to the present embodiment, but also applicable to the first embodiment and the second embodiment. .

Since the basic configuration of the slot machine 10 in the third embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment described above, the same description is omitted and only the feature points of the present embodiment are described.
(Direction execution means 220)
The effect execution means 220 sets the number of medals to be paid out by winning in the counter before the medals are paid out. Each time a medal detection signal is received from the payout sensor 65A of the hopper unit 65, the counter is subtracted. Then, the payout effect is performed when the counter value becomes equal to the number of effect start payouts.

(Production data storage means 230)
The effect data storage means 230 stores an effect determination table shown in FIG. 14 separately from the effect data. The effect selection means 210 performs lottery based on this effect determination table to determine a payout effect. In this table, four payout effects are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a larger number of effect patterns may be prepared.
When any data (any one of Nos. 1 to 4 in the present embodiment) is selected from the effect determination table by the effect selection means 210, the number of unpaid sheets for starting the effect (“effect in the claims”) “Corresponding to“ starting payout number ”) and the type of payout effect. For example, no. When 1 data is selected, the number of unpaid outs for starting the production is determined to be 3, and the type of the payout production is determined to be A. And the probability that each data is selected by lottery is different depending on whether it is a normal time or a specific time. Specifically, no. Looking at data 1, the probability of being selected in the normal state is 10%, but it is 40% in the specific case.

When this embodiment is viewed from the player's side, when the type of payout effect is A, it can be estimated that there is a high possibility that it is a specific time. Even if the type of payout effect is the same A, the payout effect is started when the number of unpaid out for starting the effect is 1, that is, before the last medal is paid out (or credited). In such a case, it is impossible for the production of A to start at such timing in normal time (the probability that the No. 3 data is selected in normal time is 0%), so it is always recognized that it is a specific time. it can.
For example, when two medals are paid out by winning, if data with an unpaid number of 3 for starting the presentation is selected, the payout effect may not be performed, or the first medal is paid out. You may start paying out before. If the payout effect is not performed, it can be replaced with a lottery to determine whether or not the payout effect is performed (function as “effect determination unit” in the claims). .

(Direction when paying out medals by winning a prize)
Next, production execution control by the production control device 22 will be described based on the flow of FIG.
First, in step 600 of FIG. 13, the effect selection means 210 draws lots whether or not to perform an effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 620.
In step 620, based on the lottery result in step 600, it is determined whether or not to produce an effect. If it is determined that no performance is to be performed, the process proceeds to step 610. If it is determined that an effect is to be performed, the process proceeds to step 630.

Here, when the process proceeds to step 610, after all the medals are paid out, the effect execution control ends.
When the process proceeds to step 630, the effect selection unit 210 performs lottery of the effect start payout number and the type of payout effect. Specifically, arbitrary data is selected by lottery from the table shown in FIG. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 640.
In step 640, the number of medals to be paid out by winning is set in the counter. This counter is used for checking the number of production start payouts. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 650.

In step 650, it is checked whether the value of the counter is equal to the production start payout number. If it is determined that they are equal, the process proceeds to the next step 660. If it is determined that they are not equal, the process proceeds to step 670 without executing step 660.
In step 660, a payout effect is started. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 670.
In step 670, the payout determination means 200 determines whether or not the payout of medals by winning (or credit addition) has been completed. And if it is judged that it was completed, production execution control will be complete | finished. If it is determined that the process has not been completed, the process proceeds to the next step 680.

In step 680, medals are paid out or the display on the credit display unit 19 is added. When a medal is paid out, the payout sensor 65A of the hopper unit 65 outputs a medal detection signal to the effect executing means 220. When the display of the credit display unit 19 is added, the credit control means 120 outputs a credit addition signal to the effect execution means 220. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 690.
In step 690, the effect execution means 220 that has received the medal detection signal or the credit addition signal decrements the counter by one. Then, the process returns to step 650, and steps 650 to 690 are repeated until the payout of all medals (or addition of credits) is completed.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, not only the start timing of payout effects but also the types of payout effects differ between normal times and specific times. Thereby, it is possible to make a player have a sense of expectation in a complicated manner.
(Modification)
In the first, second, and third embodiments described above, “normal time” means a state that does not correspond to “specific time”, and “special time” means that the special winning flag described above is established. I mean that I have not won a prize yet. However, in this modified example, “normal time” and “specific time” mean different states. In other words, “normal time” means a state where it is difficult or impossible to shift to a special game, and “specific time” means a state where it is easier to shift to a special game than during normal time. It is intended. As described above, the “normal time” and “specific time” in the first, second, and third embodiments are replaced with the modified examples corresponding to the respective embodiments.

Since the basic configuration of the slot machine 10 according to the present modification is the same as that of the first, second, and third embodiments, the description thereof will be omitted, and only the feature points of the present modification will be described.
The gaming machine according to the present modification includes at least a difficult transition game and an easy transition game as the normal game. Then, the easy-to-transfer game is started by confirming a specific prize for shifting to the easy-to-transfer game during the difficult-to-transfer game.
In addition, the winning determination table 113 includes at least a transition difficulty table and an easy transition table (not shown). The winning lottery means 110 performs a lottery using the transition difficulty table during a difficult transition game and performs a lottery using the transition easy table during a transitional easy game. The easy transition table is a table in which the probability that the special winning flag is established by lottery is set higher than that of the difficult transition table. It is formed to be large. In other words, when the difficult-to-transfer game and the easy-to-transfer game are compared, different lottery tables are used in the lottery, so that the probability that the special winning flag is established is different.

In this modification, the difficult game is designated as “normal time” and the difficult game is designated as “specific time”. Thereby, according to this modification, it is formed so that it is possible to predict whether the player is in a normal time or a specific time through the presence / absence and type of a payout effect and the timing at which the effect is executed. It is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation by predicting the possibility of transition to.
In the above description of the difficult transition table, the probability that the special winning flag is established is lower than that of the easy transition table, but this includes the case where there is no probability that the special winning flag is established. In other words, the difficult transition table and the easy transition table may be formed so that the player is more profitable to use the easy transition table than to use the difficult transition table for the special winning lottery.

By the way, although not specifically described in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, it is also possible to make the number of game media paid out by winning a prize and the number of effect start payouts the same.
Further, the content of the payout effect does not need to be performed continuously for a certain period, and may be completed in an instant. For example, when a game medium corresponding to the number of start-out payouts is paid out, a payout sound generated by paying out the game medium may be increased, and the payout sound may be used as a payout effect.

It is an external front view of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an input, output and control device of the slot machine. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows a lottery process among operation | movement of a slot machine. 6 is a flowchart showing reel rotation stop processing in the operation of the slot machine. It is a time chart which shows one game of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the production | presentation execution process in 1st embodiment. It is a table | surface which shows the probability of the presence or absence of an effect in 1st embodiment. It is a table | surface which shows the lottery table of the production start payout number in 1st embodiment. It is a table | surface which shows the lottery table of the payout effect in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the production | presentation execution process in 2nd embodiment. It is a table | surface which determines the production start payout number in 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the presentation execution process in 3rd embodiment. It is a table | surface which shows the combination of the production start payout number and payout effect in 3rd embodiment, and is a table | surface which shows the appearance probability of each combination.

Explanation of symbols

10 slot machine
12 Display window 13 Symbol display window
15 Insert switch 16 Bet switch
17 Checkout switch 18 Medal payout slot
19 Credit display
20 Controller 21 Game controller
22 Production control device
30 Start switch 40 turn reel
50 Stop switch
60 reel unit 65 hopper unit
65A Dispensing sensor 66 Production display device
70 Normal game control means 80 Special game control means
90 Specified game control means 100 Specified game control means
110 Winning lottery means 111 Random number generating means
112 Random number extraction means 113 Winning judgment table
114 Judgment means
120 Credit control means 130 Reel control means
140 Hopper control means 150 Prize determination means
200 Disbursement judgment means 210 Production selection means
220 Production execution means 230 Production data storage means

Claims (6)

A plurality of rotating reels having a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface;
A start switch for starting rotation of a plurality of rotating reels;
A stop switch for individually stopping the rotating reels,
A game control device for controlling the game based on the operation signals from the start switch and the stop switch, as well as performing a lottery to determine whether or not to win.
An effect control device for performing an effect based on an output signal from the game control device, and at least,
As a result of the lottery of the winning judgment, a winning combination is won, and if the symbols related to the winning of multiple rotating reels can be stopped in a predetermined manner by operating the stop switch, the prize will be awarded. The game media is paid out,
When the game media is paid out by winning after the plurality of rotating reels are stopped, the operation of the start switch for the next game becomes effective after the game media is paid out after the rotation of all the rotating reels is stopped. In the gaming machine formed as follows,
The effect control device can execute a payout effect performed during payout of the game medium due to winning, an effect data storage means storing effect data of the payout effect, an effect executing means for executing the payout effect, and an effect execution And at least an effect selection means for determining the type of payout effect to be executed by the means,
In addition to determining the type of payout effect, the effect selection means is formed so as to be able to determine the number of effect start payouts for defining when to start the payout effect,
The effect execution means starts the payout effect determined by the effect selection means when the same number of game media as the number of effect start payouts determined by the effect selection means are paid out. A plurality of rotating reels having a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface;
A start switch for starting rotation of a plurality of rotating reels;
A stop switch for individually stopping the rotating reels,
A game control device for controlling the game based on the operation signals from the start switch and the stop switch, as well as performing a lottery to determine whether or not to win.
An effect control device for performing an effect based on an output signal from the game control device, and at least,
As a result of the lottery of the winning judgment, a winning combination is won, and if the symbols related to the winning of multiple rotating reels can be stopped in a predetermined manner by operating the stop switch, the prize will be awarded. The game media is paid out,
When the game media is paid out by winning after the plurality of rotating reels are stopped, the operation of the start switch for the next game becomes effective after the game media is paid out after the rotation of all the rotating reels is stopped. In the gaming machine formed as follows,
The effect control device can execute a payout effect performed during payout of the game medium due to winning, an effect data storage means storing effect data of the payout effect, an effect executing means for executing the payout effect, and an effect execution And at least an effect selection means for determining the type of payout effect to be executed by the means,
Furthermore, the game can be started on condition that a predetermined number of game media are input, and the game media input exceeding the number of input game media necessary for starting the game is stored within the predetermined number of game machines. It is formed so that it can be stored as credit,
A credit display unit for displaying the number of game media stored as credits;
A bet switch for subtracting the numerical value displayed on the credit display unit based on the player's operation and replacing it with the insertion of the game medium,
When game media is paid out by winning, the display on the credit display unit is added and displayed one by one, the payout game media can be stored as credits, and the payout game media exceeding the maximum possible credit number is It is designed to be paid out from a gaming machine,
In addition to determining the type of payout effect, the effect selection means is formed so as to be able to determine the number of effect start payouts for defining when to start the payout effect,
The effect execution means starts the payout effect determined by the effect selection means, triggered by the addition of the same number of credits as the effect start payout number determined by the effect selection means. The winning combination is provided with an extinction winning in which the right of the corresponding selection disappears when the winning game cannot be won, and a carry-over winning in which the right of the corresponding selection can be carried over to the next game or later,
The gaming machine has an effect determination unit for determining whether or not to execute the payout effect,
In order to make it possible to predict whether or not there is a carry-over winning right that has not yet been won, the probability that the stage determination means determines whether to execute the payout effect depending on whether or not there is a carry-on winning right that has not yet been won. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is different. The winning combination is provided with an extinction winning in which the right of the corresponding selection disappears when the winning game cannot be won, and a carry-over winning in which the right of the corresponding selection can be carried over to the next game or later,
The effect selecting means determines either or both of the type of payout effect and the number of start of payout effect by lottery,
In order to make it possible to predict whether there is a right to carry over that has not yet been won, the type of the payout effect and the effect determined by the effect selection means depending on whether or not there is a right to carry over that has not yet been won. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the starting payout number is biased. It has a normal game and a special game with a large profit obtained compared to this normal game,
In addition, as a state during the normal game, there are a transition difficult state where it is difficult or impossible to transition to a special game, and a transition easy state where the transition to a special game is easier than the transition difficult state,
The gaming machine has an effect determination unit for determining whether or not to execute the payout effect,
In order to make it possible to predict whether the transition difficult state or the easy transition state is possible, the probability that the effect determination unit determines to execute the payout effect differs depending on whether the transition difficult state or the easy transition state. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein It has a normal game and a special game with a large profit obtained compared to this normal game,
In addition, as a state during the normal game, there are a transition difficult state where it is difficult or impossible to transition to a special game, and a transition easy state where the transition to a special game is easier than the transition difficult state,
The effect selecting means determines either or both of the type of payout effect and the number of start of payout effect by lottery,
In order to make it possible to predict whether the transition is difficult or easy to transition, the type of the payout effect and the start of the effect determined by the effect selection unit depending on whether the transition is difficult or the transition is easy 3. A gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the number of payouts is biased.

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