WO2006016501A1

WO2006016501A1 - Game playing machine

Info

Publication number: WO2006016501A1
Application number: PCT/JP2005/014083
Authority: WO
Inventors: Tomoe Toguchi; Tomohiro Uchida; Atsushi Ishigaki; Takao Komori; Shunichi Nakano; Takayuki Morishita; Masaru Matsuno; Tokio Hibino
Original assignee: Heiwa Corporation
Priority date: 2004-08-09
Filing date: 2005-08-02
Publication date: 2006-02-16
Also published as: JPWO2006016501A1

Abstract

The fun by foretelling dramatics is heightened by varying the execution timing of foretelling dramatics, the load on the control system of when the foretelling dramatics is executed, and the amount of information on the foretelling dramatics is increased. Under a conventional control, if the operation interval time tint. of a start lever (354) does not reach a preset reference time tref., the drive of the reel is delayed until the operation interval time tint. reaches the reference time tref.. Under such a conventional control, it is determined by, e.g., drawing whether the execution timing of the foretelling is made the operation time of the start lever (354) (that is, the foretelling is not delayed) or made the drive time of the reel (that is, the foretelling is also delayed). With this, when an expectation value of foretelling is set, not only the type of foretelling but also the foretelling timing can be added as a parameter, and the variations of foretelling can be increased. For example, even if the foretelling is of the same type, the player concentrates the player’s attention not only at the foretelling but also at its execution timing by making the expectation value of when the foretelling is delayed different from that of when the foretelling is not delayed. As a result, the fun of the game can be enhanced.

Description

Specification

Game machine

Technical field

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine that uses medals, coins, gaming balls and the like as gaming media, and more specifically, a pre-set role lottery is executed based on a starting operation. In addition, using the start operation as a trigger, a plurality of symbol variation sequences composed of a plurality of symbol groups are independently varied, and the variation is performed based on a stop operation for each symbol variation sequence. The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a control system unit for stopping a symbol variation sequence and reporting the result of the winning lottery.

Background art

Conventionally, in gaming machines, in particular, pachislot machines, a predetermined number of gaming media are inserted and a start lever is operated to execute a winning lottery for the game, and a plurality of peripherals on the circumferential surface. A so-called symbol variation display is started by rotating a plurality of columns (generally three columns) of symbol variation reels (display devices) on which symbols are displayed.

[0003] The symbol variable reels that have started rotating by the operation of the start lever described above are stopped almost at the time intended by the player by the player operating a stop button provided corresponding to the reel. .

[0004] Here, when the start lever is operated, an internal lottery is executed and the Z-off is determined, and the player performs a stop operation of each symbol variable reel with the stop button, and the internal lottery is won. In such cases, the prize will be won and the rights will be exercised when the symbols corresponding to the winning are available.

[0005] When the result of the internal lottery is out, the symbol variation reel is stopped by executing so-called slip control so as not to display the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination.

[0006] Note that even if the result of the internal lottery is a win, if the symbol variable reel is stopped and displayed with the symbol corresponding to the winning combination, no winning will be won and the above right will not be exercised. Here, in the above-mentioned pachislot machine, when “one game” is defined, the operation of the start lever is used as a reference. In other words, “one game” means the operating force of the start lever. Until just before the start lever is operated.

[0007] By the way, as the progress of the game progresses, as the skill increases, the medal as a game medium is inserted, the start lever is operated, and the stop button is operated more quickly. The number of games per unit time between players. There may be disparities. Therefore, it is desirable to set an upper limit on the number of games per unit time from the viewpoint of euphoria. As a specific means for setting the upper limit, it is conceivable to limit the time of the “one game”.

[0008] More specifically, the operating force of the nth start lever n (n is a positive integer) n + 1, and the lower limit game time until immediately before the first start operation is set to 4.1 seconds. The basis for this 4.1 second is as follows.

[0009] First, when a medal worth 20 yen per piece is used at the time of lending, the gaming value suitable for gaming is limited to 400 yen per minute from the viewpoint of defeating gambling.

[0010] By the way, from the statistical results of the progress of the game, it is predicted that 17.8 payouts will be given as prizes and 2 riblays (the number of prizes will be the same as the number of bets, which will be 6). .

[0011] Here, in "one game", a maximum bet (three medals) is used to insert medals worth 60 yen. When each value is converted and its sum is calculated, (17. 8 + 6 sheets) X 20 yen = 476 yen.

[0012] As a result, it is possible to play the sum of the limit of 400 yen and the prize of 476 yen (= 876 yen). Therefore, 876 yen Z1 game (60 yen) = 14.6, and 14.6 games per minute is the standard equivalent to 400 yen input, that is, in pachinko games It is set equal to the number of game media input per unit time (100 shots, 1 minute x 4 yen).

Here, the reciprocal of 14.6 games Z1 (60 seconds Z14. 6 games 1 second) is the lower limit game time (preset cycle) of the “one game”.

[0014] When the operation interval of the start lever that strictly adheres to the minimum game time and minimum time of this "one game" is shorter than 4.1 seconds, usually the start of the start lever operation as a trigger The start time of symbol variation is delayed until a preset period is reached.

[0015] In the pachi-slot machine, based on the result of the internal lottery, a notice effect is provided for the result of the internal lottery using, for example, a liquid crystal display device provided separately from the symbol variation display unit ( (See Patent Document 1). This notice effect is linked to symbol variation, It will be executed at the same time as the start of.

[0016] The player sees this notice and can foresee (expect) the winning of the internal lottery, and be prepared to carefully stop as necessary.

Patent Document 1: JP 2000-136649 A

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0017] However, since the above notice effect timing is single (at the start of symbol variation), the player may determine whether or not there is any effect at the beginning of symbol variation. There is a problem that it is difficult to concentrate the player's consciousness on other game timings, and the preference of the notice effect is reduced.

[0018] Also, by executing the notice effect at the start of symbol variation, the burden on the control system for the effect will be concentrated in a short period of time, processing delays will occur, and the amount of information in the notice effect will be limited. There is.

[0019] In consideration of the above facts, the present invention increases the preference of the notice effect by providing nomination to the execution time of the notice effect, and reduces the burden on the control system when the notice effect is executed. It is an object to obtain a gaming machine capable of increasing the amount of information.

Means for solving the problem

[0020] In the first invention, a pre-set lottery is performed based on a start operation, and a plurality of symbol variation sequences each composed of a plurality of symbol groups are triggered by the start operation. A game equipped with a control unit for causing the symbol variation sequence to be stopped and notifying the result of the winning lottery based on a stop operation for each symbol variation sequence. If the operation interval time until the start operation of the current game is shorter than a preset reference time, the variation start time triggered by the start operation is A delay control means for delaying until a reference time is reached, a notice execution presence / absence determining means for deciding whether or not to predict a winning combination with a predetermined probability based on the result of the winning lottery, and the delay controlling means Said strange If start timing is delayed, and if determined to be a notice in the announcement execution state determination unit, announcement execution control hand to perform starting operation start time prior to the change start to limit And a step.

[0021] According to the first invention, when a start operation is performed, a winning lottery is executed based on the start operation. In addition, using this starting operation as a trigger, a plurality of symbol variation sequences are varied. A trigger is a pulse signal that is output by opening or closing a switch that is linked to a start operation by a player, for example, an operation of a start lever. In the embodiment described later, (C) in FIG. , (D) represents the rise timing (or fall timing) of the pulse signal.

[0022] The result of the winning lottery is notified by stopping the changing symbol by the stop operation.

[0023] Here, a reference time is set in advance as an operation interval time from the start operation force stop operation of the previous game by the player to before the start operation of the current game, and the elapsed time of the operation interval time is When the reference time is not reached, that is, when the operation interval time is shorter than the reference time, the delay control means delays the timing of the start of fluctuation triggered by the start operation until the reference time is reached. By providing this reference time, the progress of the game can be suppressed.

[0024] On the other hand, the notice execution presence / absence determining means determines whether or not to give a notice of the winning of the role with a predetermined probability based on the result of the lottery! Synchronized with the timing.

[0025] However, if the above-described change start time is delayed, the notice time is also delayed. In other words, the burden on the control system is concentrated at the start of the fluctuation.

[0026] Therefore, when the change start time is delayed by the delay control means and when it is decided to give a notice by the notice execution presence / absence determination means, the notice execution control means starts the change up to the start operation start time. The notice effect is executed in advance of.

[0027] Thereby, the control burden is reduced by distributing the control and avoiding the concentration of control. The player can quickly know the notice effect information.

[0028] In the first invention, the control system unit includes a main control unit for mainly controlling the combination lottery, operation and stoppage of each symbol variation sequence, and a sub-control unit for controlling a game effect. And the delay control means, the notice execution presence / absence determination means, and The components that execute the respective functions classified as the notice execution control means are selectively made part of the main control unit or the sub control unit.

[0029] In the first invention, at least a component functioning as the delay control means is part of the main control unit.

[0030] Further, in the first invention, the component functioning as the delay control means is a part of the main control unit, and at least one of the component parts functioning as the notice presence / absence determination means and the notice execution control means Is a part of the sub-control unit.

[0031] In the control system unit, components that execute the respective functions divided as delay control means, notice execution presence / absence determination means, and notice execution control means (electronic parts as well as, for example, predetermined programs and data) (Including stored ROM, etc.) selectively as part of the main control unit or sub-control unit, the balance of the components of the main control unit and sub-control unit, and the balance of control load are appropriately adjusted. Can be set.

As an embodiment thereof, at least a component functioning as the delay control means is a part of the main control unit, or a component functioning as a delay control means is a part of the main control unit, and At least one of the components functioning as the notice presence / absence determining means and the notice execution control means can be a part of the sub-control unit.

[0033] In the second invention, a pre-set role lottery is executed based on a start operation, and a plurality of symbol variation sequences each composed of a plurality of symbol groups are triggered by the start operation. A game equipped with a control unit for causing the symbol variation sequence to be stopped and notifying the result of the winning lottery based on a stop operation for each symbol variation sequence. If the operation interval time until the start operation of the current game is shorter than a preset reference time, the variation start time triggered by the start operation is A delay control means for delaying until a reference time is reached, a notice execution presence / absence determining means for deciding whether or not to predict a winning combination with a predetermined probability based on the result of the winning lottery, and the delay controlling means Said strange If the start time is delayed and if it is decided to give a notice by the notice execution presence / absence determining means, the notice is executed at the start of change or the start of the start operation is limited to the start of the change. For notice time lottery means to draw whether to execute and notice time lottery means And a notice execution control means for executing the notice based on the notice time determined more.

[0034] According to the second invention, when a start operation is performed, a winning lottery is executed based on the start operation. In addition, using this starting operation as a trigger, a plurality of symbol variation sequences are varied.

[0035] The result of the winning lottery is notified by stopping the changing symbol by a stop operation.

Here, a reference time is set in advance for the operation interval time from the start operation force stop operation of the previous game by the player to before the start operation of the current game, and the elapsed time of the operation interval time is When the reference time is not reached, that is, when the operation interval time is shorter than the reference time, the delay control means delays the timing of the start of fluctuation triggered by the start operation until the reference time is reached. By providing this reference time, the progress of the game can be suppressed.

[0037] On the other hand, in the notice execution presence / absence determination means, based on the result of the lottery !, it is determined whether or not the notice effect of the winning is executed with a predetermined probability, and the execution of the notice effect is decided. Usually, it is synchronized with the start of fluctuation.

[0038] However, if the timing of the start of fluctuation as described above is delayed, the timing of notice is also delayed accordingly. In other words, the burden on the control system is concentrated at the start of the fluctuation.

[0039] Therefore, the notice time lottery means executes the notice at the change start time when the change start time is delayed by the delay control means and when the notice execution determination unit decides to give the notice. Or whether to execute it before the start of the fluctuation within the starting operation start time.

[0040] The notice execution control means executes the notice based on the notice time determined by the notice time lottery means.

[0041] Thereby, by distributing the control and avoiding the concentration of control, the control burden can be obtained, while the player can quickly know the notice effect information.

[0042] In addition, when the advance notice is decided, the start operation is not always performed in advance of the start of the fluctuation, but the advance notice is determined by a lottery, so that the combination of the advance notice and the advance notice timing is selected. Or increase the sense of expectation for winning It can be done.

[0043] In the second invention, the control system unit controls the main lottery, the operation and stop of each symbol variation sequence, and the sub-control unit for controlling the effect of the game. The main control unit selectively selects components that execute the functions classified as the delay control means, the notice execution determination unit, the notice time lottery means, and the notice execution control means. Alternatively, it is a part of the sub-control unit.

[0044] Further, the second invention is characterized in that at least a component functioning as the delay control means is part of the main control unit.

[0045] Further, in the second invention, the component functioning as the delay control means is a part of the main control section, and functions as the notice presence / absence determination means, notice time lottery means, and notice execution control means. At least one of the parts is a part of the sub-control unit.

[0046] In the control system unit, components that execute the respective functions classified as delay control means, notice execution presence / absence determination means, notice time lottery means, and notice execution control means (electronic parts as well as predetermined programs, (Including ROM etc. in which data etc. are stored) is selectively made part of the main control unit or sub control unit, so that the non-requisite components and control burden of the main control unit and sub control unit can be reduced. The balance can be set as appropriate.

As an embodiment, at least a component functioning as the delay control means is a part of the main control unit, or a component functioning as a delay control means is a part of the main control unit, and At least one of the components that function as the notice presence / absence determining means, the notice time lottery means, and the notice execution control means can be a part of the sub-control unit.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachislot machine according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an operation control block diagram of the pachislot machine according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram functionally showing a control system mainly for normal games in the main control unit. FIG. 4 is a timing chart from start operation to stop operation including a notice execution time according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of normal game state processing executed by the main control unit according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a notice execution management control routine of step 217 in FIG.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a game interval management control routine of step 218 in FIG. 5.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram (Example 1) of a control system according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a control system according to a second embodiment (Example 2).

FIG. 10 is a block diagram of a control system according to the second embodiment (Example 3).

FIG. 11 is a block diagram of a control system according to the second embodiment (Example 4).

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

A pachi-slot machine 300 as shown in FIG. 1 includes a main body 302 and an operation / decoration portion 303 as an opening / closing cover provided on the front surface of the main body 302.

[0050] The operation / decoration unit 303 can be classified into a decoration unit 304, an operation unit 306, and a payout unit 310 from the top.

[0051] The decoration unit 304 is attached with a display panel unit 312 through which a printed picture or character is transmitted and illuminated by turning on a backlight unit (not shown). As a part of the decorative portion 304, a three-dimensional decorative lamp 304A is also provided in the left-right direction above the decorative portion 304. In addition, speakers 305R and 305L are provided in the vicinity of the decorative lamp 304 for reproducing production sound and the like.

[0052] The display panel unit 312 of the decoration unit 304 includes a liquid crystal display device 313 for displaying a moving image for presentation, and a display window 314 for displaying a rotating display symbol. The display window 314 is formed of a transparent region that is integrally formed with the display panel unit 312.

[0053] Inside the display window 314, there is provided a symbol variation portion 316 configured mainly with three spinning reels 350A, 350B, and 350C.

[0054] Also, at the bottom of the display window 314, a 7-segment display unit 315A for displaying the number of medals paid out as gaming media of the pachislot machine 300, setting of the remaining number of jack games and the gaming state ( (Step 6) A display unit 315B for displaying and the like, and a 7-segment display unit 3 15C for displaying the number of credits are provided.

[0055] The operation unit 306 has its upper part protruding forward, a medal insertion part 320 is provided at the right end of the upper surface of the protruding part, and credits are paid out in order from the left end of the upper surface. A checkout button 103, a single bet (insert) button 352A, and a pine bet (maximum input) button 352B are provided. Further, a start lever 354, stop buttons 356A, 356B, 356C, and the like are provided in this order from the front left end of the protruding portion.

The payout unit 310 includes a medal discharge port 326 and a tray 328 for receiving a medal discharged from the medal discharge port 326.

[0057] When the three reels 350A, 350B, 350C are rotated, the display window 314 force can be seen sequentially, and when the rotation is stopped, the three reels 350A, 350B, 350C are on the active line among the patterns visible from the display window 314. The combination of the stopped symbols indicates the game result.

[0058] The stop buttons 356A, 356B, and 356C are provided at the bottom of the symbol changing section 316, and each of the linolees 350A, 350B, and 350C [corresponding! In other words, the rotation of the corresponding reels 350A, 350B, and 350C can be stopped by the player operating the stop buttons 356A, 356B, and 356C.

[0059] Further, by operating (tilting) the start lever 354 provided on the left side of the stop buttons 356A, 356B, and 356C, this operation (start operation) is a trigger, and each operation is normally performed during the start operation. The reels 350A, 350B, and 350C start to rotate. This rotation is normally such that the three reels 350A, 350B, and 350C start rotating simultaneously.

[0060] Further, the operation timing by the start lever 354 is an internal lottery (role lottery) timing, which will be described later. Become.

FIG. 2 schematically shows a control block diagram for controlling the operation of the pachislot machine 300.

[0062] The control system of the pachi-slot machine 300 is configured with the main control unit 100 as the center. The unit 100 is connected to a medal selector 102 for identifying the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 320 and outputting the number of inserted medals and the type (incorrect or genuine), etc., and the start lever 354, the reel described above. Stop button 356A, 356B, 356C, MAX bet button 352B, single bet button 352A corresponding to each of 350A, 350B, 350C The buttons 103 are connected to each other via a sensor (not shown) that detects the operation state.

[0063] Further, the main control unit 100 includes a main control circuit 110 including a CPU. The main control circuit 110 mainly includes a RAM 128 that temporarily stores a game progress status and the like, A ROM 130 in which various programs are stored is connected, and a clock pulse generation circuit 124 that generates a clock pulse that is a reference for the operation of the main control circuit 110 is connected via a frequency divider 126. .

Further, a random number generator 120 and a random number sampling circuit 122 are connected to the main control circuit 110. The main control circuit 110 controls the random number generator 120 in synchronization with the clock noise input via the frequency divider 126 to generate a random number sequentially. In the random number sampling circuit 122, the random number generator 120 Get (sample) the generated random number.

[0065] In the pachislot machine 300, an internal lottery (role lottery) is performed by the main control unit 100 to determine whether to win a major role or a small role at the operation timing of the start lever 354, and the main control circuit 110 Then, when the start lever 354 is operated, the random number sampling circuit 122 is instructed to acquire, sample, and output a random number, and thereby the lottery result is derived according to the random number input from the random number sampling circuit 122. .

[0066] If the internal lottery is a win (role winning), the player will get the number of medals according to each symbol when the winning symbols are obtained by the stop operation by the stop button 356A, 356B, 356C thereafter In addition to this, a gaming state that is advantageous to the player can be made according to the arranged symbols.

Here, there are small roles and big roles as roles. Of these, the big actors include big bonuses (hereinafter referred to as “BB” where appropriate) and regular bonuses (hereinafter referred to as “RB” where appropriate), and the degree of advantage to the player differs in the corresponding games. . A game corresponding to RB (hereinafter referred to as “RB game” as appropriate) is composed of a plurality of small role games, and a game corresponding to BB (hereinafter referred to as “BB game” as appropriate) is in the gaming state. Multiple times Consists of including RB games. For this reason, of course, the power of the RB game than the small role game is more advantageous for the player in the BB game than in the RB game.

[0068] Further, a motor drive circuit 132 is connected to the main controller 100, and each of the left (L), middle (C), and right (R) reel motors 106A is connected to the motor drive circuit 132. , 106B and 106C are connected to the left, middle and right linole 350A, 350B and 350C respectively.

[0069] Further, a reel position detection circuit 134 for detecting the rotational positions of the three reels 350A, 350B, 350C is connected to the main control unit 100. In the main control unit 100, each reel 350A , 350B, 350C can be grasped.

[0070] Further, in the pachislot machine 300, the symbol variation by the symbol variation unit 316 is normally started at the operation timing by the start lever 354, and the main control unit 100 is operated by the start lever 354. Then, the reel motors 106A, 106B, and 106C are started to be driven via the motor drive circuit 132, respectively, and the three reels 350A, 350B, and 350C are rotated, and the subsequent stop buttons 356A, 356B, and 356C are used. Based on the operation, the rotation of the three reels 350A, 350B, 350C is stopped.

Here, when the main control unit 100 stops the rotation of the reels 350A, 350B, and 350C based on the stop operation by the stop buttons 356A, 356B, and 356C, the predetermined number of frames is determined according to the result of the internal lottery. The slip control is executed.

[0072] In other words, when the internal lottery is off and the stop button 356A, 356B, 356C is operated at the stop timing at which the symbol that stops only on the winning line stops on the active line, the stop on this symbol is intentionally stopped. In order to avoid this, the stop position is shifted (kicked away), and control is performed so as to stop in the off symbol arrangement.

[0073] When the internal lottery is won, even if the winning symbol does not stop at the stop timing operated by the player, if the winning symbol is within the predetermined number of symbols, the winning symbol is intentionally stopped on the active line. The stop position is shifted (retracted) so as to

[0074] By kicking and pulling in, the result of the internal lottery and the result of the game can be made uniform, and even if the stop operation timing is slightly shifted, the winning symbols can be aligned. In this way, the player can be prevented from being lost as much as possible.

In addition, the main control unit 100 operates a hopper 138 provided inside the pachislot machine 300. A hopper drive circuit 136 is connected for the purpose. The hopper 138 stores medals, and the main control unit 100 pays medals from the hopper 138 via the hopper drive circuit 136 according to the stop pattern specified by the output from the reel position detection circuit 134. Is executed.

Further, a medal detection sensor 140 that detects medals paid out from the hopper 138 is disposed in the vicinity of the hopper 138, and is connected to the main control unit 100 via the payout completion signal circuit 142. . The payout completion signal circuit 142 determines whether or not the payout is completed based on the detection signal from the medal detection sensor 140, and generates a payout completion signal when it is determined that the payout is completed. Input to 100.

In main controller 100, when a payout completion signal is input from payout completion signal circuit 142, the medal payout by hopper 138 is terminated via hopper drive circuit 136.

Further, a lamp driving circuit 144 is connected to the main control unit 100, and the 7-segment display unit 315A, the display unit 315B, the 7-segment display unit 315C, and the like described above are connected via the lamp driving circuit 144. Controls the turning on and off of the display lamp 146 such as the enabling line.

On the other hand, a sub control unit 150 is connected to the main control unit 100, and the main control unit 100 outputs a command signal indicating a control state as needed to the sub control unit 150. In the first embodiment, as communication between the main control unit 100 and the sub-control unit 150, only one-way communication from the main control unit 100 to the sub-control unit 150 is executed, and the sub-control unit No communication from 150 to the main control unit 100 can be performed.

[0080] A liquid crystal control circuit 152 is connected to the sub-control unit 150, and the liquid crystal control circuit 152 controls the display state of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) 313 provided for production.

In addition, a lamp driving circuit 156 is connected to the sub-control unit 150, and lighting of the lamp 112 and the like built in the decorative lamp 304A is controlled via the lamp driving circuit 182.

Furthermore, a speaker drive circuit 154 is connected to the sub-control unit 150 and the speakers 305L, 3

Controls sound (sound effect) output from 05R.

[0083] In the sub-control unit 150, depending on the control state of the pachislot machine 300 of the main control unit 100, the LCD3

13. Speakers 305L, 305R, backlight 158 and decorative lamp 304A as light source A notification effect is performed by the built-in lamp 112 or the like.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram functionally showing a control system for normal game control in the main control unit 100 according to the first embodiment.

The main control unit 100 includes a lottery unit 180, and an operation signal indicating that the start lever 354 has been operated is input to the lottery unit 180. The lottery unit 180 executes an internal lottery with the operation of the start lever 354 after a predetermined number of medals have been inserted (bet) as a trigger.

The lottery unit 180 acquires a random value in synchronization with the operation of the start lever 354, and sends the random value to the winning combination / symbol determination unit 184 via the table selection unit 182.

[0087] The table selection unit 182 stores a table in which information indicating a role / symbol corresponding to a numerical value that can be acquired by the lottery unit 180 is stored for each gaming state of the pachislot machine 300.

. Note that the gaming state of the pachislot machine 300 is, for example, normal gaming, BB internal winning, R

This includes normal games during BB operation, RB operations during BB operation, RB games, etc. during BB operation.

[0088] The table selection unit 182 obtains information indicating the current gaming state from the gaming state control unit 186, and selects a table for which the table power / symbol provided for each gaming state is to be determined. Based on the table selected by the table selection unit 182, the winning combination 'symbol determination unit 184 determines and determines the winning combination (small role (including replay), major role (RB, BB)) and winning symbol. The winning combination and the winning symbol are input to the gaming state control unit 186.

Connected to the game state control unit 186 is a game program memory 188 in which data indicating various programs corresponding to the game state of the pachislot machine 300 is stored. The game state control unit 186 controls the game state by appropriately reading and executing game program data corresponding to the game state from the game program memory 188 mainly by the game execution control unit 186A.

Note that the game program memory 188 stores data indicating the normal game program and data indicating the major player game program. For example, in the normal game state, the game program memory 188 stores the normal game program data. Is read, and in the case of a major player game state, depending on the BB, RB internal winning state, BB, RB game state The combination game program data is read, and processing is executed based on the respective program data.

[0091] On the other hand, the main control unit 100 includes a reel drive control unit 194. Based on the start operation of the start lever 354, 4.1 seconds have elapsed after the end of the previous game, The reel motors 106A, 106B, and 106C are driven via the motor driving unit 132 to start the rotation of the reels 350A, 350B, and 350C.

Further, the reel drive control unit 194 performs stop control for stopping the rotation of the reels 350A, 350B, and 350C based on the operation of the stop buttons 356A, 356B, and 356C.

Further, position detection sensors 198A, 198B, and 198C connected to the reel position detection circuit 134 are attached to the reels 350A, 350B, and 350C, respectively. The reel position detection circuit 134 is connected to the reel drive control unit 194 !.

[0094] The reel drive control unit 194 recognizes the respective rotational positions of the reels 350A, 350B, and 350C, stops the reels 350A, 350B, and 350C while taking into account the slip control, and stops the reel 350A that has stopped. , 350B and 350C are sent to the gaming state control unit 186.

[0095] Based on the symbol arrangement of the reels 350A, 350B, and 350C that have been stopped, the gaming state control unit 186 confirms whether or not the player has won any combination, and if a winning is achieved, a predetermined prize is paid out. At the same time, if it is a replay, the replay control is executed, and if it is a major player, after a predetermined prize is paid out to the payout control unit 150, the game execution control unit 186A reads out the major player game program from the game program memory 188. To be executed.

[0096] It should be noted that the regular bonus game program and the big bonus game program power are separately stored in the major player program, and are selectively read based on the elected major player.

[0097] In the regular bonus program, up to 12 games (maximum number of games) can be executed in the state where the lottery probability of the small role is higher than the probability of lottery during normal game as exercise. The regular bonus game ends when you win any small role up to 8 times (maximum number of wins) during these 12 games.

[0098] On the other hand, in the big bonus program, a regular bonus game is used as an exercise of rights. The big bonus game ends when the regular bonus game can be executed with a high probability and the number of executions of the regular bonus game reaches a preset upper limit.

[0099] In addition, a flag memory 192 is connected to the gaming state control unit 186 via the flag management control unit 190, and the internal winning state of the combination corresponding to the winning result of the internal lottery described above is displayed as the flag state. Manage by changing.

[0100] Each flag is established by winning by internal lottery. Generally, the state of the small role flag disappears in one game (the flag is not established), but the state of the flag of the major role is then released to each reel. 350A, 350B, and 350C are stopped, and the main character symbols are displayed in a predetermined arrangement on the display window 314, so that they are maintained until winning the main character.

Note that the flag memory 192 is connected to the reel drive control unit 194 described above, and the state of the flag stored in the flag memory 192 is a stop button 356A, 356B, 356C by the reel drive control unit 194. This is applied as a parameter for the slip control of pull-in or kick-off during stop control based on the operation of.

Here, in the first embodiment, based on the result of the winning lottery, a notice (pre-notification indicating the expected value of winning) may be given to the result of the winning lottery.

[0103] The game state control unit 186 as shown in FIG. 3 is provided with a notice execution control part 186B, which obtains the result (information) of the lottery from the game execution control part 186A and executes the notice. Determine the presence or absence of.

[0104] That is, the notice execution control unit 186B stores the notice types (patterns) for which the expected value of the winning is several stages (for example, 30%, 50%, 70%, 100%, etc.). Based on the result, the presence / absence of the advance notice and the type of the advance notice are determined, and the advance notice information relating to the presence / absence and type of the advance notice is sent to the sub-control unit 150.

[0105] The sub-control unit 150 mainly controls the liquid crystal control circuit 152 to display a preview screen on the liquid crystal display device 313, and if necessary, via the speaker drive circuit 154 and the lamp drive circuit 156. In addition, the auditory and visual notices are also given.

[0106] Here, in the first embodiment, as described above, by operating (tilting) the start lever 354, this operation (start operation) becomes a trigger. Reel 35 OA, 350B, 350C The force that starts rotation is the principle of the start lever 354 A reference time is set in advance as an operation interval time (one game).

[0107] In particular, an expert has an average operation interval time of about 2 seconds before the start lever 354, and if this is accepted, the number of game media input more than doubled per unit time, ie, There is a possibility that it will be the number of games, which will result in enthusiasm.

[0108] Therefore, in the first embodiment, the reference time is 4.1 seconds (that is, one game is 4.1 seconds). The reason for this is to limit the amount of money consumed per minute, including other pachinko machines, to 400 yen, as shown in the prior art section.

[0109] In order to maintain the above reference time as the time of one game, in the game execution control unit 186A of the game state control 186, the start lever 354 is operated and the stop buttons 356A, 356B, 35

After the operation of 6C, if the operation force of the next start lever 354 is less than 4.1 seconds, the start of driving the reels 350A, 350B, and 350C is delayed until 4.1 seconds have elapsed.

[0110] On the other hand, when this delay control is executed, if the advance notice is executed,

As a result, it was controlled to delay as well as the start of driving the reels 350A, 350B, 350C.

[0111] On the other hand, in the first embodiment, the force that sets the notice time to the drive start time of reels 350A, 350B, 350C ((A-1), (A-2) in the timing chart of Fig. 4). (See Fig. 4 (B) in the timing chart of Fig. 4).

[0112] That is, the gaming state control unit 186 is provided with a notice execution time lottery unit 186C, and presence / absence information of delay in starting driving of the reels 350A, 350B, 350C from the game execution control unit 186A (hereinafter referred to as delay information). The notification execution control unit 186B inputs notification presence / absence information (preliminary information). Based on the delay information and the notification information, the lottery for the notification execution time is executed. Is done.

[0113] The lottery result (notice time information) in the notice execution time lottery section 186C is sent to the sub-control section 150 and sets the notice execution time by the liquid crystal control circuit 152 and the like.

[0114] As described above, the following three modes are set for the operation timing of the start lever 354, the drive start timing of the reels 350A, 350B, and 350C, and the notice timing.

[0115] Preliminary Timing Species (1) Start Lenoichi 354 operation and reel 350A, 350B, 350C drive open The beginning is simultaneous and the notice time is also simultaneous.

[0116] Preliminary timing type (2) When operating the start Renno 354 [On the other hand, the start of driving the Renore 350A, 350B, 350C is delayed, and the advance timing is the start of driving the reels 350A, 350B, 350C.

[0117] Preliminary Timing Species (3) When operating the Start Reno 1 354 [On the other hand, the start of driving the Renore 350A, 350B, 350C is delayed, and the Preliminary Timing is the operation timing of the Start Lever 354.

[0118] For this reason, the expected value of the notice was only the contents of the notice screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 313, but the notice time can also be adopted as the expected value. Will increase.

[0119] In addition, since the conventional timing type of (1) or (2) has been conventionally used, the control burden for performance in the sub-control unit 150 is concentrated after the start of driving the reels 350A, 350B, 350C. On the other hand, when the notice time is the operation time of the start lever 354 (that is, the notice time type of (3)), the control for the notice is executed early, and the concentration of the control burden is avoided. It becomes possible.

[0120] The operation of the first embodiment will be described below.

FIG. 5 shows a flowchart showing a flow of normal game state processing by the main control unit 100.

First, in step 200, the completion of the betting operation is waited, and in the next step 202, the operation of the start lever is waited.

That is, in the state where the medal is credited (or the medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 320), the bet of the medal is completed by operating the single bet button 352A or the max bet button 352B. When the bet is completed by inserting a medal from the medal insertion unit 320, the start lever 354 can be operated.

[0124] In the next step 204, a winning combination in the game is determined by an internal lottery, and then the process proceeds to step 206 to determine whether or not a major player has won as a result of the internal lottery. If the determination is affirmative, it is determined that the stock information needs to be updated, the process proceeds to step 208, the stock information update processing routine is executed, and then the process proceeds to step 210.

[0125] In the above stock information update processing routine, stock information according to the type of major player Update. If the other major player is not stocked as stock information during the execution of the stock information update process routine, the number of RT games until the winning major player can win is set by lottery. Set to RT game state.

[0126] On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step 206, the flag state information of each small role is updated and stored as necessary according to the result of the internal lottery, and then the process proceeds to step 210.

[0127] In step 210, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a game in which RT is being executed. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 212 and the number of RT games is set to one. Subtract (decrement), and then go to step 214 to determine whether the RT game count is 0 or not.

[0128] If an affirmative determination is made in step 214, the game moves to step 216 where the major player is allowed to win and the gaming state is inside the bonus (the reels 350A, 350B, 350C are made the major role symbols by the stop operation) By aligning them, it is set to a winning state in which the rights of the major officers can be exercised), and then the process proceeds to step 217.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made at step 214, the gaming state remains under execution of RT and the process proceeds to step 217.

In step 217, the notice execution management control (see FIG. 6) is executed, and thereafter, the process proceeds to step 218. In this advance notice management control, based on the lottery result, the presence / absence of the advance notice indicating the expected value for the player and the type (expected value) when there is a notice are set. In this case, the notice notification control is executed mainly by the liquid crystal display device 313. Details of the advance notice management control will be described later.

In step 218, game interval management control (see FIG. 7) is executed, and thereafter, the process proceeds to step 218. This game interval management control manages the operation interval time of one game, that is, the start lever 354. In the case of an operation interval time shorter than the reference time (4.1 seconds), the reels 350A, 350B , Control to delay the start of rotation (drive) of 350C is executed. Details of this game interval management control will be described later.

[0132] In step 219 as shown in FIG. 5, the reel starts to rotate, and then step 2 The process proceeds to 20, and the reel stop processing routine for the reels 350A, 350B, and 350C is executed, and then the process proceeds to step 222.

That is, in the main control unit 100, when the start lever 354 is operated, a lottery of Z-off is made simultaneously with this operation, and the reels 35 OA, 350B, 350C are controlled by the reel drive control unit 194. Start force rotation.

[0134] After that, when the player operates stop buttons 356A, 356B, 356C, this stop operation stops the rotation of reels 350A, 350B, 350C. According to the state of various flags stored in flag memory 192 Thus, the stop control of the reels 350A, 350B, and 350C is executed so that the corresponding symbol is drawn into a predetermined position in consideration of the slip control or the predetermined position force is kicked off. That is, when any one of the flags is established, the winning symbol can be stopped at an accurate pressing timing. In addition, a slight shift in the stop operation timing is corrected by slip control. On the other hand, if any of the flags is established, if you press this button, the rotation of the linole 350A, 350B, 350C will cause a slip, so that it will not stop at the winning symbol. .

[0135] In step 222, as a result of the reel stop process, a winning determination is performed to determine whether or not the stopped symbol is a winning symbol. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step 224, and a winning combination is determined as a result of the winning determination. If the determination is negative, the normal gaming state process is terminated.

[0136] On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step 224, the process proceeds to step 226, and a predetermined medal payout control preset according to the winning combination is executed, and then the process proceeds to step 228. .

[0137] In step 228, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is a major player. If the determination is negative, the normal gaming state process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 230 to execute a bonus game start process routine, and then proceeds to step 232 to execute a bonus game process.

That is, if it is determined that the big player has won a prize, a bonus game of a big bonus or a regular bonus is executed (exercise rights) according to the stop pattern, and then the process proceeds to step 234. [0139] Here, in the bonus game start processing routine (step 230), the number of stocks of the major players who won the prize is decremented. If there is a stock of a big actor based on stock information after decrementing, the number of RT games to be executed before the next major executive can be awarded is set by lottery, and the type of major actor to be executed next time is set. decide.

[0140] In step 234, it is determined whether or not there is a stock of the next major player. If the determination is affirmative, the number of RT games set by the bonus game start process is to be executed. The process proceeds to step 236, where the gaming state is set to RT, and thereafter the normal gaming state process is terminated.

[0141] On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step 234, the normal gaming state process is terminated without executing the process of step 236.

Next, the advance notice management control routine in step 217 of FIG. 5 will be described according to the flowchart of FIG.

In step 400, the result of the lottery is discriminated, and then in step 402, whether or not a notice is to be executed is determined based on the result of the lottery. This determination may be made by lottery or may be executed periodically. Also, if the lottery result is a win (big actor), the notice may be executed with a high probability, and if the lottery result is off (a major figure), the notice may be executed with a low probability.

[0144] In the next step 404, it is determined whether or not the execution of the notice is decided (with notice) (no notice), and if an affirmative decision is made, the process proceeds to step 406 to decide the kind of notice. Then, in step 408, the lottery for the notice period is executed. If a negative determination is made in step 404, this routine ends with no notice.

[0145] The lottery at the notice time in Step 408 is a lottery of whether the notice is executed simultaneously with the operation of the start lever 354 or the notice is executed simultaneously with the start of driving the reels 350A, 350B, 350C. . This notice time becomes effective when the start of driving of the reels 350A, 350B, 350C is delayed with respect to the operation of the start lever 354 in the game interval management control described later.

FIG. 7 shows a game interval management control routine in step 218 of FIG. 5. In step 410, the notice state flag F is reset (0), and then the process proceeds to step 412. The force of the previous operation of the start lever 354 (for example, see the arrow C in the timing chart in FIG. 4) The operation interval time t until the operation of the current start lever 354 (see the arrow D in FIG. 4) Time is measured and the process proceeds to step 414. In step 414, the reference time t is read int.ref.

And go to step 416.

[0147] In step 416, the operation interval time t is compared with the reference time t, and t ≥t

int. ref. int. ref. If it is determined that the standard 4.1 seconds or more have elapsed, no delay control is required, and the process proceeds to step 418 to check if there is a notice. to decide.

[0148] If an affirmative determination is made in step 418, the process proceeds to step 420 to execute a notice, and this routine ends. Note that the notice in step 420 is a notice according to the notice time type (1) (see (A-1) in Fig. 4). If the determination in step 418 is negative, no notice is given and the routine ends.

[0149] If t <t is determined in step 416, the standard 4.1 seconds have elapsed.

int.ref.

Therefore, delay control is necessary, and the process proceeds to step 422.

[0150] In step 422, the time difference At (= t -t) is calculated, and then the process proceeds to step 424.

ref.int.

To determine whether there is a notice.

[0151] If it is determined in step 424 that there is a notice (positive determination), the process proceeds to step 426, and it is determined whether the notice time is the operation time of the start lever 354. This is the step in Figure 6

This is based on the determination result of the 408 notice period.

[0152] If an affirmative determination is made in step 426, the notice state flag F is set in step 428 (1

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Then, the process proceeds to step 430 to execute a notice, and then proceeds to step 432. The advance notice in Step 430 is the advance notice of the notice period species (3) (see (B) in Figure 4).

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step 424, the advance notice is unnecessary, so the process proceeds to step 434, the notice state flag F is set (1), and the process proceeds to step 432. Also,

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If a negative determination is made in step 426, the process proceeds to step 432.

In Step 432, it is determined whether or not the time difference Δt has elapsed. If a negative determination is made, Step 432 is repeated, and if an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to Step 436 and the prediction state flag is determined. It is determined whether F is reset (0). If an affirmative determination is made in step 436, it is determined that there is a notice and no notice is being executed, and the process proceeds to step 438. The notice is executed, and this routine ends. The advance notice in step 438 is the advance notice of the advance notice type (2) (see (A-2) in Fig. 4).

[0155] If a negative determination is made in step 436, this routine ends because there is no advance notice or no notice.

[0156] As described above, in the first embodiment, when the operation interval time t force of the start lever 354 does not reach the preset reference time t, the int. Ref. Ref. Until the reference time t is reached.

In the current control where the driving of the 350A, 350B, 350C is delayed, the notice execution time is set when the start lever 354 is operated (that is, the notice is not delayed). The power of the reels 350A, 350B, 350C Whether to drive (that is, to delay the notice) is determined by lottery. Thus, as a means for setting the expected value of the notice, not only the kind of notice but also the notice time can be added as a parameter, and the number of notice variations can be increased. For example, even if the same type of notice is given, if the expected value is different between the case of being delayed and the case of not being delayed, the player will concentrate on the execution time just by looking at the notice, The game preference can be improved.

[0157] Also, if the advance notice is always executed at the start of driving the reels 350A, 350B, 350C, it will be the same period as the other production control, and the production control will be concentrated and the burden on the control system is heavy. By performing the operation when the start lever 354 is operated, it is possible to avoid the concentration of the burden on the control system.

[0158] In the first embodiment, if the operation interval time of the start lever 354 is shorter than the reference time and there is a notice, it is determined by lottery whether or not a force is given to notify the start timing of the start lever 354. If you consider only the concentration of the load on the force control system, you should always use the start lever 354 instead of lottery.

[0159] (Second Embodiment)

The second embodiment of the present invention will be described below. In the second embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description of the configuration is omitted.

[0160] The feature of the second embodiment is that the control system components related to the notice execution, which is the feature of the present invention, are constructed in consideration of the balance of control burden between the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 150. Shi There is.

[0161] In other words, in the first embodiment, only the main features of the present invention are considered, and the components of the control system related to the notice execution (game execution control unit 186A, notice execution control unit 186B, All the notice execution time lottery sections 186C) are incorporated in the game state control section 186 of the main control section 100, and the control load of the main control section 100 is simply increased accordingly.

In contrast, in the second embodiment, the control burden is transferred to the sub-control unit 150 as much as possible. That is, in a broad concept, a part of the game execution control unit 186A, the notice execution control unit 186B, and the notice execution time lottery part 186C is transferred to the sub-control unit 150.

Hereinafter, the mode of transition to the sub-control unit 150 is the configuration in which the notice execution control unit 186B as illustrated in FIG. 8 is transitioned to the sub-control unit 150 (Example 1), as illustrated in FIG. Preliminary execution period lottery unit 186C moved to the sub-control unit 150 (Example 2), as shown in Fig. 10, the advance notice execution control unit 186B and the advance notice execution time lottery unit 186C moved to the sub-control unit 150 The configuration (Example 3) can be considered.

[0164] As described above, the game execution control unit 186A measures the operation interval time and performs the operation ffilj of the linole 350A ゝ 350B ゝ 350C based on the difference from the reference time.残す As a result of leaving 100 components as a preferable burden on the entire control, the control burden on the main control unit 10 is reduced by transferring some or all of the other components to the sub-control unit 150. Can be reduced.

[0165] On the other hand, in the above, all the components other than the game execution control unit 186A are subjected to the transition to the sub control unit 150 (ie, the game execution control unit 186A, A configuration (Example 4) in which the notice execution control unit 186B and the notice execution time lottery part 186C) are transferred to the sub-control unit 150 is also conceivable.

In this case, there is a contradiction that the main control unit 100 cannot control the reels 350A, 350B, and 350C based on the difference between the operation interval time and the reference time. The game state control unit 186 may be provided with a main control unit side game execution control unit 186D having a function of measuring the operation interval time independently.

As described above, according to the second embodiment, the main control unit 100 has the above configuration. The communication efficiency and communication reliability (communication error, degree of garbled data) between the control unit 150 and the sub control unit 150, or responsiveness and the burden of the main control unit 100 are emphasized. Are arranged in the main control unit 100 or the sub control unit 150 (including the first embodiment), communication related to the presence / absence of the production and the lottery of timing is performed between the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 150. Since it is not performed, it can be said that it has high responsiveness and no communication error, so it has high reliability.

[0168] When a part of the gaming state control unit 186 is provided in the main control unit 100 or the sub control unit 150, the control burden on the main control unit 100 can be reduced.

Industrial applicability

[0169] It can be used in a gaming machine such as a slot machine that uses medals, coins, game balls, etc. as a game medium, and the operation interval time of the start lever has reached a preset reference time, In the current game machine control, the reel drive is delayed until the reference time is reached, and it is determined by lottery or the like whether the advance notice is to be performed when the start lever is operated or when the reel is driven. I tried to do it. As a result, as a means of setting the expected value of the notice, not only the kind of notice but also the notice time can be added as a parameter, and the notice nomination can be increased.

Explanation of symbols

[0170] 100 Main control unit

150 Sub-control unit

186 Game state controller

186A Game execution control unit (delay control means)

186B Preliminary execution control unit (Preliminary execution control means, Preliminary execution presence / absence determining means)

186C Notice execution time lottery section (Notice execution time lottery means)

300 pachislot machine

313 Liquid crystal display (LCD)

314 Display window

352A single bet button

352B Max Bet button 354 Start lever

350A, 350B, 350C reel

356A, 356B, 356C Stop button

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] Based on the start operation, a pre-set role lottery is executed, and the start operation is used as a trigger to independently change a plurality of symbol variation sequences composed of a plurality of symbol groups. A gaming machine comprising a control system unit for stopping the fluctuating symbol variation string and notifying the result of the winning lottery based on a stop operation for each symbol variation string,

When the operation interval time from the start operation in the previous game to the start operation in the current game is shorter than a preset reference time, the fluctuation start timing triggered by the start operation becomes the reference time. Delay control means for delaying until

Based on the result of the role lottery, a notice execution presence / absence determining means for deciding whether or not to give a notice of the role winning with a predetermined probability;

When the fluctuation start time is delayed by the delay control means, and when it is decided to give a notice by the notice execution presence / absence determination means, the notice execution control means is executed prior to the start of the fluctuation with the start operation start time as a limit. When,

A gaming machine having.

[2] The control system unit is classified into a main control unit for mainly controlling the combination lottery, operation and stoppage of each symbol variation row, and a sub-control unit for controlling a game effect. ,

The component that executes the respective functions divided as the delay control means, the notice execution presence / absence determination means, and the notice execution control means is selectively made a part of the main control section or the sub-control section. Item 1. The gaming machine according to item 1.

3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein at least a component functioning as the delay control means is part of the main control unit.

[4] A component functioning as the delay control unit is part of the main control unit, and at least one of the component parts functioning as the notice presence / absence determination unit and the notice execution control unit is part of the sub-control unit. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein:

[5] Based on the start operation, a pre-set lottery is executed, and a plurality of symbol variation sequences composed of a plurality of symbol groups are independently changed using the start operation as a trigger. A game machine comprising a control system unit for stopping the symbol changing train that has been changed and notifying the result of the winning lottery based on a stop operation for each symbol changing sequence. ,

When the change start time is delayed by the delay control means, and when it is decided to give a notice by the notice determination unit, whether the notice is executed at the change start time or the start operation start time is limited Notice lottery means to lottery to run prior to the start,

A notice execution control means for executing the notice based on the notice time determined by the notice time lottery means;

A gaming machine having.

[6] The control system unit is classified into a main control unit for mainly controlling the combination lottery, operation and stoppage of each symbol variation row, and a sub-control unit for controlling a game effect. ,

The components that perform the respective functions divided as the delay control means, the notice execution presence / absence determination means, the notice time lottery means, and the notice execution control means are selectively made part of the main control section or sub-control section. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein:

7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein at least a component functioning as the delay control means is part of the main control unit.

[8] The component functioning as the delay control means is a part of the main control unit, and at least one of the component parts functioning as the notice presence / absence determination means, the notice time lottery means, and the notice execution control means is the sub controller The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the gaming machine is a part of the control unit.