JPH0515661A - Electronic game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To increase the interest of a game, and to remarkably enhance a feeling of expectation to the number of discharge of a medal by displaying plural kinds of symbols on a prescribed symbol display part of each reel. CONSTITUTION:In a reel display part provided on the surface of the machine, a first-a fourth reels are positioned. In the reel display part, a stop line is provided, and when each reel stops, one symbol display part of each reel stops on the stop line. In each symbol display part of each of the first-the third reels, one numerical value of '1', '3', '5' and '7', and one of frame lines 21, 22, 23 and 24 for surrounding each numerical value are displayed. When the first-the third reels stops, a CPU decides combination of each symbol which stops on the stop line at every kind, and determines the number of discharge of a medal.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic game, such as a slot machine, in which a game medium such as a medal is bet and a game is executed, and then the number of payouts of the game medium is determined according to the game result. Regarding the machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, in a conventional slot machine, a player inserts one or several medals and then operates a start lever to simultaneously rotate a plurality of reels to start a game. ing. Each reel is stopped automatically after a certain period of time, or sequentially by the player's operation of the stop button switch, and one of the symbol display parts of each reel is stopped on a predetermined stop line and drawn on the symbol display part. Generated symbol combinations are generated. When this symbol combination matches a predetermined number of predetermined symbol combinations, a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the combination mode.

[0003]

However, in the conventional slot machine, each symbol display portion of each reel has one symbol.
Since only symbols of different types are drawn, when one of the symbol display portions of each reel is stopped on the stop line, it is determined whether or not a predetermined combination is formed for one type of symbol of each reel. The game game is decided. Therefore, there are problems that the game contents are simple, the game is not interesting, and the expectation for the number of paid-out medals is poor.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems. By displaying a plurality of kinds of symbols on a predetermined symbol display portion of each reel, the contents of the game are complicated and the fun of the game is increased. It is an object of the present invention to provide an electronic game machine with a significantly increased expectation regarding the number of payouts of game media such as.

[0005]

According to the present invention, there are provided a plurality of electronic game machines in which a game medium such as a medal is bet and a game is executed, and then the payout amount of the game medium is determined according to the game result. A plurality of movable bodies in which the symbol display portions of the above are set and two or more kinds of symbols are displayed in a predetermined symbol display portion, and each of the movable bodies is driven individually and one of the symbol display portions stops at a predetermined stop position. Drive unit for stopping each movable body, a symbol detection unit for detecting each type of symbols of the symbol display unit stopped at the stop position for each movable body, and each movable body detected by the symbol detection unit. It is provided with a determination unit that determines the combination of symbols for each type of symbol and determines the outcome of the game.

[0006]

When a game is executed by betting a play medium such as a medal, each movable body is driven by the drive unit and stopped by the drive unit, and either symbol display unit stops at a predetermined stop position. The symbol displayed on each symbol display unit stopped at the stop position is detected by the symbol detection unit for each type, and whether or not the combination of the symbols is a winning combination is determined by the determination unit for each type, The number of payouts of game media is determined by integrating the determination results. Therefore, the contents of the game are complicated and the total number of symbols is increased, the game is interesting, and the expectation for the number of payouts of game media such as medals is greatly increased.

[0007]

1 shows the appearance of an electronic game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The electronic game machine of the illustrated example is a system in which four reels 1a to 1d are simultaneously rotated, and then each of the reels 1a to 1d is automatically stopped at predetermined time intervals. Without limitation, each reel 1a-1
It can also be applied to a system in which d is manually stopped by a stop button switch.

In the illustrated electronic game machine, the reels 1a to 1d are mechanically rotated.
A method of displaying the image of each reel on the screen and rotating the image may be used.

Further, in the electronic game machine of the illustrated example, prior to the start of the game, a large number of medals lent out at the playground are put in the machine in advance and deposited, and in each game, the medal is deposited by the push button operation described later. Consume and play games,
Although a so-called credit system is adopted, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to a system in which one or several medals are inserted for each game such as a conventional slot machine.

This electronic game machine has an information display section 2 at an upper position thereof, a reel display section 3 and a button operation section 4 provided below the information display section 2, and a medal discharge port 5 and a medal tray 6 at a further lower position. Is arranged.

The information display unit 2 is provided with a storage value display 7 for displaying the number of medals deposited in a numerical value, and a calculated value display 8 for displaying the number of paid-out medals together with a numerical expression. As shown in FIG. 2, the calculation value display 8 is formed by printing the calculation formula in characters, providing a blank portion in the calculation formula, and arranging numerical display devices 9 to 17 for each.

Of these numerical display devices, the first three numerical display devices 9 to 11 on the first line have their numerical data N when the symbols relating to the numerical values of the respective reels stop on the stop line.
1, N2, N3, the number n of medals bet is displayed on the next numerical display 12, and the intermediate calculation result X is displayed on the next numerical display 13. Numeric display 14 on the second line
Indicates the first bonus point W, the numerical display 15 on the third line indicates the second bonus point Z, and the numerical display 16 on the fourth line indicates the first and second calculation results X in the middle. The final calculation result P obtained by multiplying each of the bonus points W and Z
Are displayed respectively. It should be noted that, as will be described later in detail, the other numerical display device 17 on the fourth line displays the number B of medals to be paid back when the game is ended.

In this embodiment, the intermediate calculation result X is displayed, but as shown in FIG. 3, the numerical values N1, N2 and N3 are displayed in the blank portion provided in the series of arithmetic expressions. Display devices 9, 10, 11; a numerical display device 12 for displaying the number of medals bet n; numerical display devices 14, 15 for displaying the first and second bonus points W, Z; A numerical value display 16 showing the result P may be provided.

In this embodiment, an arithmetic expression combining addition and multiplication, that is, P = (N1 + N2 + N3) ×
Although n × W × Z is used, the present invention is not limited to this, and an arithmetic expression incorporating subtraction or division may be used, or an arithmetic expression other than the four arithmetic operations may be used.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the reel display section 3 and the button operation section 4. The reel display section 3 includes three reels 1a to 1d arranged at corresponding positions in the machine body, and three of the 22 symbol display sections set on the outer peripheral surface of each reel when the reels are stopped. This is a part that allows the individual symbol display portions to be seen through the transparent plate, and three stop lines 18 to 20 are shown on the transparent plate in correspondence with the stop positions of the respective symbol display portions.

FIG. 5 shows the count value C of the counter portion 58, which will be described later, and the symbols drawn on the symbol display portions on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 1a to 1d in association with each other. First to
The symbols “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” related to the numerical values and the symbols “−” not related to the numerical values (hereinafter, “first symbol”) are displayed on the respective symbol display portions of the third reels 1a to 1c.
Collectively. ) Are mixedly shown, and each symbol related to a numerical value is surrounded by a frame line of a different type to form a second symbol. In this embodiment, the double-lined frame 21 is red, the thick solid-lined frame 22 is green, the thin solid-lined frame 23 is blue, and the dotted-lined frame 24 is yellow. Therefore, two types of symbols, the first symbol and the second symbol, are displayed in the symbol display portion in which the first symbol related to the numerical value is displayed.

The second symbols on the frame lines 21 to 24 are related to the setting of the first bonus points W described above, and as shown in FIG. 6, the second symbol on the frame line 21 is effective. When three are lined up on the stop line, if the number n of medals bet is one, the first bonus point W is tripled, and if two or three medals are seven, the same value is given. 2 times, 3 times, and 4 times the values of the second symbol on the frame lines 22 and 23, and 5 times, 5 times, and 5 times on the second symbol of the frame line 24. Values are given respectively.

On the outer peripheral surface of the fourth reel 1d, there are six kinds of third symbols "777", "R", "G", "B", "Y".
“B.BET” is displayed. Each symbol of the fourth reel 1d is related to the setting of the second bonus point Z described above, and the third symbol “77” is arranged in a state where three first symbols related to the numerical value are lined up on the effective stop line.
7 "stops on the stop line, a value 7 times is given as the second bonus point Z as shown in FIG. 7, and three second symbols on the frame line 21 are lined up on the effective stop line. When the third symbol “R” stops on the stop line in the state of being in the state, the doubled value as the second bonus point Z is valid, and the second symbol applied to the other frame lines 22, 23, 24 is also valid. When the corresponding third symbols “G”, “B”, and “Y” are stopped on the stop line in a state where the three symbols are lined up on the stop line, the doubled values are similarly given. It should be noted that the third symbol "B.BE" in which three first symbols "-" irrespective of the numerical value are lined up on the effective stop line.
When "T" stops on the stop line, the game is a draw and the bet number n bet is refunded.

Returning to FIG. 4, the button operating section 4 is composed of a plurality of push button switches and the like, and includes a selection switch 25, an automatic switch 26, a maximum betting operation switch 27, a betting operation switch 28, a start switch 29, and a settlement switch 30. Including,
A medal slot 31 is provided.

The medal insertion slot 31 is a portion for continuously inserting a large number of medals prior to the start of the game. The selection switch 25 is for selecting and activating any one of the three stop lines 18 to 20, and the stop line that becomes valid is sequentially switched each time the push operation is performed.

The automatic switch 26 is for carrying out the betting operation of medals and the start of the reels all at once. When the automatic switch 26 is pressed, the number n of medals bet is the maximum value (3 in this example). Set to and 3 reels 1
a, 1b, 1c start at the same time. The maximum bet operation switch 27 sets the maximum bet number n (3 in this example).
Bet operation switch 28.
Is the desired number of bet medals n (1 to 3 in this example)
It is for setting to (sheet).

When the betting operation switch 28 is pressed once, the number n of medals to be bet is set to "1", when it is pressed twice, to "2", and when it is pressed three times to "3". Then, the player starts the game by pressing the automatic switch 26 or the maximum bet operation switch 27 or the bet operation switch 28 and then the start switch 29.

The settlement switch 30 is used for settlement of medals at the end of the game. When the settlement switch 30 is pressed, the medals deposited in the aircraft are settled, and a corresponding number of medals are paid out from the medal ejection port 5. It is discharged to the tray 6. In the figure, 32 is a payout number display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out, and 33 is a storage value display for displaying the number of medals deposited in the machine as a numerical value. The display value of the value display 33 and the stored value display 7 of the information display unit 2 is updated by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 31 or paying out a medal during a game.

FIG. 8 shows an electrical configuration of the electronic game machine having the above configuration. In the figure, 34 is a control unit, which is the CPU 3
5, RAM 36, ROM 37, input port 54, output ports 55, 56 and the like. CPU35 controls
It is the main body of calculation and reads and writes data to and from the RAM 36 according to a program, and controls the operation of each input / output unit through the input port 54 and the output ports 55 and 56 in series.

FIG. 9 shows the contents of the work area 60 of the RAM 36. In this work area 60, a plurality of areas 61 to 73 for storing data necessary for playing the game are set. ..

The area 61 stores the number of bet medals n, and the areas 62 to 64 specify the first symbols of the first to third reels 1a, 1b and 1c stopped on the effective stop line. The data N1 to N3 or ZR to be performed, and also the pattern data M for specifying the second symbol in the areas 65 to 67.
1 to M3, and in the area 68, symbol data M4 for specifying the third symbol of the fourth reel 1d stopped on the effective stop line are stored. In the above, N1, N
2, N3 is numerical data, ZR is data other than numerical values,
Shown respectively.

Further, in the area 69, the above-mentioned intermediate calculation result X, in the area 70, a flag F described later, in the area 71, the first bonus points W, and in the area 72, the second bonus points Z are shown. , The final calculation result P in the area 73
Are stored respectively.

Returning to FIG. 8, the ROM 37 has a program memory 38 and two symbol conversion tables 39 and 4.
0 or 2 bonus point setting tables 41, 42,
The program memory 38 includes a prize table 74, 75 and the like, and stores a program indicating a procedure of machine operation.

On the other hand, the symbol conversion table 39 uses the count values of the counter section 58 of the CPU 35, which will be described later, as first to third count values.
Of each reel 1a, 1b, 1c, and the other symbol conversion table 40 is the counter unit 5
This is for converting the count value of 8 into the symbol of the fourth reel 1d.

On the other hand, in the winning table 74, whether or not the arrangement of the first symbols of the first to third reels 1a, 1b and 1c arranged on the effective stop line coincides with the predetermined arrangement for winning, That is, it is for determining whether or not three symbols related to a numerical value are lined up and whether or not three symbols irrelevant to a numerical value are lined up, and all combinations of the first symbols related to this winning are set. .. In the other winning table 75, similarly, the second symbol array of the first to third reels 1a, 1b, 1c arranged on the effective stop line is the predetermined array for winning (see FIG. 6). It is for determining whether or not it matches with (shown), and all the combinations of the second symbols related to this winning are set.

One bonus point setting table 41
Are the first to third reels 1a arranged on the effective stop line,
This is for obtaining the first bonus point W from the combination of the symbols 1b and 1c, and specifically the table having the contents shown in FIG. 6 is set. The other bonus point setting table 42 is for obtaining the second bonus point Z from the symbol of the fourth reel 1d stopped on the effective stop line, and specifically, the table having the contents shown in FIG. 7 is set. Has been done.

The medal insertion sensor 43 is a medal insertion opening 31.
Detecting the insertion of medals into. Each display drive circuit 44-4
7 is the calculated value display 8, each stored value display 7,
33, the payout amount display 32 is driven to digitally display the required numerical value. The reel drive unit 48 is for each reel 1a-1.
d for driving and stopping a reel motor group 49 for driving d, a lamp driving unit 50 for lighting and driving a lamp group 51 provided in various places of the machine, and a hopper driving unit 52 for a medal ejection port for medals. 5 is for driving a hopper motor 53 of a medal ejecting machine (not shown) for ejecting to a coin.

FIG. 10 also shows an example of the circuit configuration of the reel drive section 48 and the function of the CPU 35.
Although only the circuit configuration of the first reel 1a is shown in the drawing, the same applies to the second to fourth reels 1b, 1c, 1d, and the illustration thereof is omitted here.

In the figure, the reel drive section 48 receives a clock signal to generate a drive pulse p, and supplies this drive pulse p to a reel motor 49a composed of a stepping motor to drive the reel 1a. A start instruction and a stop instruction are given to the reel drive section 48 from the reel control section 57 of the CPU 35.

Automatic switch 26 or start switch 29
When is pressed, a start signal is input to the reel control section 57, and the reel control section 57 issues a start command to operate the reel drive section 48. When the timer of the reel control unit 57 starts and a predetermined time elapses, the reel control unit 57 issues a stop command to the reel drive unit 48 to stop the operation of the reel motor 49a.

The drive pulse p is given to the counter section 58 of the CPU 35 and counted. This counter unit 58
The count value of is reset by a reference signal given each time the reel 1a makes one rotation. The symbol detection unit 59 inputs the count value of the counter unit 58, refers to the symbol conversion table 39 to detect which symbol of the reel 1a has stopped on an effective stop line, and outputs the detection result. , Write to the areas 62 and 65 in the RAM 36.

FIG. 11 shows the functions of the CPU 35 relating to winning determination. The RAM 36 has reels 1a to 1c.
For each of the above, the data for setting the first and second symbols located on the effective stop line is written in the corresponding area. The determination unit 76 of the CPU 35 is the RAM 3
The data of the first and second symbols for the reels 1a to 1c are read out from No. 6 and their respective combinations are shown in the winning table 74 for the first symbol and the other winning table 75 for the second symbol. To determine whether or not a predetermined arrangement for winning is established, and output the result.

12 to 14 show the control procedure by the control unit 34 from step 1 (indicated by "ST1" in the figure) to step 43. The operation of the electronic game machine will be described in detail below with reference to the figures. Explained.

First, after initially resetting each part of the control section 34 at the beginning of machine operation, in the next steps 2 and 3, it is determined whether any one of the automatic switch 26, the betting operation switch 28, and the maximum betting operation switch 27 is pushed. To judge.
If the automatic switch 26 is pressed, the determination in step 2 is "YES", and in step 4, the CPU 35 RAM
The maximum number of medals n (= 3) is set in the area 61 of 36. If the bet operation switch 28 or the maximum bet operation switch 27 is pressed, the determination at step 3 is “YES”, and at step 5, the CPU 35 causes the area 61 of the RAM 36 to be stored.
The number of medals bet or the maximum number of medals n is set, and in the next step 6, the operation of pressing the start switch 29 is awaited.

When the start switch 29 is pressed in step 6 or the automatic switch 26 is pressed in step 2, the four reels 1a to 1d are simultaneously started, and
The timer of the reel controller 57 starts (steps 7 and 8). When the predetermined time T1 has elapsed after the timer was started, step 9 becomes "YES" and step 1
At 0, the first reel 1a stops. In the next step 11, the CPU 35 detects which symbol of the first reel 1a has stopped on the valid stop line, and the numerical data N1 or the non-numerical data ZR for the first symbol is read as R.
In the area 62 of AM36, the symbol data M1 for the second symbol is stored in the area 65, respectively.

Next, when the predetermined time T2 has elapsed after the timer was started, step 12 becomes "YES", and the second reel 1b is stopped at step 13. Next step 1
At 4, the CPU 35 detects which symbol of the second reel 1b has stopped on the valid stop line, and the numerical data N2 or the non-numerical data ZR for the first symbol is detected.
Is stored in the area 63 of the RAM 36, and the symbol data M2 is stored in the area 66 for the second symbol.

Next, when a predetermined time T3 has elapsed after the timer was started, step 15 becomes "YES", and in step 16, the third reel 1c is stopped. In the next step 17, the CPU 35 detects which symbol of the third reel 1c has stopped on the valid stop line, and for the first symbol, the numerical data N3 or the non-numeric data Z
R is stored in the area 64 of the RAM 36, and the symbol data M3 is stored in the area 67 for the second symbol.

In the next step 18, the CPU 35 reads R
The data of the areas 62, 63, 64 of the AM 36 are read out, and the winning table 74 is referred to, and the first lined up on the stop line
The arrangement of the symbols is checked, and if three symbols related to the numerical values are lined up, this game becomes the player's winning game, and the determination in step 19 is "YES". In the next step 20, the CPU 35 sets the three numerical data N1,
The sum of N2 and N3 is multiplied by the number of medals n to calculate an intermediate calculation result X, and the calculation result X is stored in the RAM 36.
It is stored in the area 69 (step 21).

At the next step 22, the CPU 35 makes the RAM
The data of each area 65, 66, 67 of 36 is read, the arrangement of the second symbols arranged on the stop line is checked by referring to the winning table 75, and the second symbols arranged on the same frame line are arranged three. When the determination in step 23 is "YE
S ”, and in the next step 24, the CPU 35 stores the first bonus points W corresponding to the arrangement in the area 71 of the RAM 36.

If there are three second symbols lined up in different frame lines, the determination at step 23 is "NO", and at step 25 the CPU 35 sets "1" as the first bonus point W to the area 71 of the RAM 36. To memorize.

Next, the CPU 35 reads out the numerical data N1 to N3, the number of medals n, the intermediate calculation result X and the first bonus point W from the respective areas of the RAM 36 and outputs them to the display drive circuit 44 to display the calculated values. Numerical values corresponding to the respective numerical value display devices 9 to 14 of the device 8 are displayed (step 26).

On the other hand, when three first symbols "-" irrespective of the numerical value are lined up on the stop line, the determination in step 19 is "NO", the determination in step 27 is "YES", and the process proceeds to step 28. , CPU35 is area 7 of RAM36
Set flag F to 0.

Next, when a predetermined time T4 has elapsed after the timer was started, step 29 becomes "YES" and the process proceeds to step 32, the fourth reel 1d is stopped, and the process proceeds to the third symbol detecting procedure. ..

On the other hand, when the first symbol relating to the numerical value and the first symbol "-" not relating to the numerical value are lined up on the stop line in a mixed manner, this game becomes a negative game of the player, and the step 19, 27 are both "NO" and CPU
Reference numeral 35 indicates “0” as the final calculation result P.
4, and the numerical value display unit 16 displays the numerical value “0”. In this case, step 31 becomes "YES" when the predetermined time T5 shorter than the time T4 has elapsed, and the fourth reel 1d is stopped (step 32).

In the next step 33, it is checked whether the three first symbols related to the numerical values are lined up or the three first symbols "-" irrelevant to the numerical values are lined up. If "NO", that is, if the player is playing a negative game, the process proceeds to step 48 and the contents of the work area 60 of the RAM 36 are cleared.

When step 33 is "YES",
The CPU 35 detects which third symbol of the fourth reel 1d is stopped on the valid stop line, and stores the symbol data M4 in the area 68 (step 34).

In the next step 35, the CPU 35 determines whether or not the third symbol stopped on the stop line is "777" or corresponds to the second symbols arranged three on the stop line. , The determination in step 35 is “YE
If "S", a second bonus point Z corresponding to the third symbol is given and stored in the area 72 of the RAM 36 (step 36).

Next, the CPU 35 causes the intermediate calculation result X
Is multiplied by each of the first and second bonus points W and Z to calculate the final calculation result P, and the calculation result P is stored in the RAM 36.
Of the RAM 36, the second bonus point Z and the final calculation result P are read out from the respective areas of the RAM 36 and output to the display drive circuit 44 to display the corresponding numerical values on the calculated value display 8. Numerical values corresponding to the containers 15 and 16 are displayed (steps 37 and 38).

On the other hand, if the third symbol stopped on the stop line is not "777" or does not correspond to the second symbols arranged three on the stop line, the determination at step 35 is "NO". , CPU 35 performs the next step 3
At 9, it is determined whether or not the third symbol is “B.BET”. If the determination is "YES", then it is determined in step 40 whether or not the flag F has been set. When the determination is "YES", the game is a draw, and in step 41, the CPU 35 determines The number of medals n is read from the area 61 of the RAM 36 to display the display drive circuit 44.
And the numerical value is displayed on the numerical display 17 of the calculated value display 8 (step 41).

If step 39 or step 4
If the determination of 0 is "NO", the process proceeds to step 42, where the CPU 35 has three first symbols related to the numerical value among the first symbols arranged on the stop line, or the first symbol irrespective of the numerical value. It is determined whether or not three “-” symbols are lined up. If the determination in step 42 is "YES", RAM "1" is set as the second bonus point Z.
The data is stored in the area 72 of 36 (step 43).

Next, the CPU 35 determines the intermediate calculation result X
Is multiplied by the first bonus point W to calculate the final calculation result P, the calculation result P is stored in the area 73 of the RAM 36, and then the second bonus point Z and the final bonus point Z are obtained from each area of the RAM 36. The calculation result P is read out and output to the display drive circuit 44, and the numerical values corresponding to the respective numerical value display units 15 and 16 of the calculated value display unit 8 are displayed (steps 44 and 45).

If the judgment at step 42 is "NO", three first symbols "-" which are not related to the numerical value are arranged on the stop line and "B.BE" of the fourth reel 1d is arranged.
The third symbol other than "T" is stopped, and in this case, the player's negative game is reached, and the CPU 35 outputs "0" as the final calculation result P to the display drive circuit 44 and displays it on the numerical display unit 17. After displaying, RAM3 in step 48
The contents of the work area 60 of 6 are cleared.

At step 47, the CPU 35 instructs the hopper drive section 52 to pay out the medals corresponding to the calculation result P when the player wins the game and pays out the medals corresponding to the number of medals n when the player draws. After issuing the command, the contents of the work area 60 of the RAM 36 are cleared at step 48.

15 (1) to 15 (7) exemplify combinations of symbols of the first to fourth reels 1a to 1d arranged on the stop line, and FIGS. 15 (1) to 15 (6). )
Shows the case of a winning game, and FIG. 15 (7) shows the case of a draw.
Shown respectively. Further, FIGS. 16 to 22 show FIGS.
9 is a display example of the calculated value display 8 when the symbol combination shown in (7) is established.

In FIG. 15 (1), the numerical value "7" as the first symbol on the stop line, and the three symbols on the frame line 21 as the second symbol are arranged in three lines, respectively, and as the third symbol. "777" is stopped. When the bet number n of bets is “1”, N1 = N2 = N3 = 7 as shown in FIG. 16, and the intermediate calculation result X
Is (7 + 7 + 7) × 1 = 21. Further, since the first bonus point W is “3” and the second bonus point Z is “7”, the final calculation result P is 21 × 3 × 7 =
It becomes 441.

In FIG. 15 (2), numerical values "1", "5" and "1" are arranged as the first symbols on the stop line, and the second symbols are also displayed.
Three symbols are arranged on the frame line 22 as a symbol, and "777" is stopped as a third symbol.
When the number of bet medals n is “1”, FIG.
, N1 = 1, N2 = 5, N3 = 1, and the intermediate calculation result X is (1 + 5 + 1) × 1 = 7. Further, since the first bonus point W is “2” and the second bonus point Z is “7”, the final calculation result P is 7 ×.
2 × 7 = 98.

In FIG. 15C, numerical values "1", "5" and "1" are arranged as the first symbols on the stop line, and the second symbols are also displayed.
Three symbols are arranged on the frame line 22 as a symbol, and "G" is stopped as a third symbol. When the bet number n of bets is “1”, N1 = 1, N2 = 5, and N3 = 1 as shown in FIG. 18, and the intermediate calculation result X is (1 + 5 + 1) × 1 = 7. .. Also the first
Since the bonus point W is “2” and the second bonus point Z is “2”, the final calculation result P is 7 × 2 ×
2 = 28.

In FIG. 15 (4), numerical values "1", "5", and "1" are arranged as the first symbols on the stop line, and the second symbols are used.
Three symbols are arranged on the frame line 22 as a symbol, and "Y" is stopped as a third symbol. When the bet number n of bets is “1”, N1 = 1, N2 = 5, and N3 = 1 as shown in FIG. 19, and the intermediate calculation result X is (1 + 5 + 1) × 1 = 7. .. Also the first
Since the bonus point W is “2” and the second bonus point Z is “1”, the final calculation result P is 7 × 2 ×
1 = 14.

In FIG. 15 (5), numerical values "7""1""5" are arranged as the first symbols on the stop line, and the second symbols
As symbols of “3”, three symbols are arranged on different frame lines 21 and 22, and “777” is stopped as the third symbol. When the bet number n of bets is “1”, as shown in FIG. 20, N1 = 7, N2 = 1, N3 =
5 and the intermediate calculation result X is (7 + 1 + 5) × 1 = 1
It becomes 3. Further, since the first bonus point W is “1” and the second bonus point Z is “7”, the final calculation result P is 13 × 1 × 7 = 91.

In FIG. 15 (6), numerical values “7”, “1” and “5” are arranged as the first symbols on the stop line, and the second symbols are also displayed.
As symbols of "3", three symbols are arranged on different frame lines 21 and 22, and any symbol * is stopped as the third symbol. When the number of bet medals n is “1”, as shown in FIG. 21, N1 = 7, N2 = 1, N3
= 5, and the intermediate calculation result X is (7 + 1 + 5) × 1 =
It becomes 13. Also, the first bonus point W is "1",
Since the second bonus point Z is “1”, the final calculation result P is 13 × 1 × 1 = 13.

In FIG. 15 (7), three symbols "-" which are not related to the numerical value are arranged as the first symbols on the stop line, and "B.BET" is stopped as the third symbol. When the bet number n bet is "1", the payout number B is "1" as shown in FIG.

[0067]

As described above, the present invention individually drives and stops a plurality of movable bodies displaying two or more kinds of symbols on each symbol display portion, and the symbols stopped at a predetermined stop position for each movable body. After detecting the symbols on the display unit for each type, the combination of each detected symbol is determined for each symbol type, and the number of payouts of the game medium is determined according to the determination result. The object of the invention is achieved in that the contents are complicated and the total number of symbol combinations is increased, the game is more interesting than the conventional one, and the expectation for the payout amount of game media such as medals is significantly increased. Has a remarkable effect.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing the outer appearance of an electronic game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a configuration of a calculated value display unit.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing another embodiment of the calculated value display unit.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing a configuration of a reel display section and a button operation section.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing symbols of each reel.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing first bonus points.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing second bonus points.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of an electronic game machine.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of a work area of a RAM.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the circuit configuration of the reel drive unit and the function of the CPU together.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing functions of the CPU relating to winning determination.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a control procedure by the control unit.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a control procedure by the control unit.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a control procedure by the control unit.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory view exemplifying a combination of symbols of first to fourth reels arranged on a stop line.

16 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a calculated value display corresponding to FIG. 15 (1).

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a calculated value display corresponding to FIG. 15 (2).

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the calculated value display corresponding to FIG. 15 (3).

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the calculated value display corresponding to FIG. 15 (4).

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the calculated value display corresponding to FIG. 15 (5).

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a calculated value display corresponding to FIG. 15 (6).

22 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a calculated value display corresponding to FIG. 15 (7).

[Explanation of symbols]

 1a, 1b, 1c reel 34 control unit 35 CPU 48 reel drive unit 57 reel control unit 59 symbol detection unit 76 determination unit

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] May 11, 1992

[Procedure Amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0038

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

12 to 14 show the control procedure by the control unit 34 from step 1 (indicated by "ST1" in the figure) to step 48. The operation of the electronic game machine will be described in detail below with reference to the figures. Explained.

[Procedure Amendment 2]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0057

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

If the judgment in step 42 is "NO", three first symbols "-" which are not related to the numerical value are arranged on the stop line and "B.BE" of the fourth reel 1d is arranged.
The third symbol other than "T" is stopped, and in this case, the player's negative game is reached.
Reference numeral 35 indicates “0” as the final calculation result P.
4 and display it on the numerical display 16, and at step 48, the contents of the work area 60 of the RAM 36 are cleared.

[Procedure 3]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Name of item to be corrected] Figure 2

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the configuration of a calculated value display.

[Procedure amendment 4]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Name of item to be corrected] Figure 3

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

FIG. 3 is a front view showing another embodiment of the calculated value display.

Claims (1)

Claim: What is claimed is: 1. An electronic game machine, wherein a game medium such as a medal is betted, a game is executed, and then a payout amount of the game medium is determined according to a result of the game. The plurality of movable bodies in which two or more kinds of symbols are represented in the predetermined symbol display section are set, and each of the movable bodies is individually driven and one of the symbol display sections is placed at a predetermined stop position. A drive unit that stops each movable body so as to stop, a symbol detection unit that detects, for each type, a symbol of the symbol display unit that has stopped at the stop position for each movable body, and each movable body detected by the symbol detection unit An electronic game machine, comprising: a determination unit that determines the combination of symbols for each type of symbol and determines the outcome of the game.