JPH0473077A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve interest in a game by providing a lottery means for determining one of a plurality of kinds of games to be performed and an indicating means for indicating the result of the lottery. CONSTITUTION:A controller 7 carries out a soft lottery by random numbers immediately after a start lever 2 is depressed to determine previously whether or not a prize is won and further the kind of prize win in the prize winning and store a combination of the prize winning patterns (in a reel 3 stopping position). When a stop button 4 is depressed, the controller 7 adjusts a delay time from a stop signal by the stop button 4 to the actual stop of the corresponding reel 3 so that a position of stopping the reel 3 controllably corresponds to the result of the soft lottery. Further, the respective rotational positions of reels 3 are detected by respective reel position detecting means 3a and since the detecting signal is sequentially inputted to the controller 7, the controller 7 can judge the pattern indicated on an indicator window 5 according to the detecting signal.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention provides: - After rotating a plurality of rotating bodies having a plurality of types of designs drawn on their peripheral portions, sequentially stopping the rotating bodies and positioning them at a predetermined winning line. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a prize winning and a plurality of types of games as a bonus game are determined when a combination of symbols of each rotating body becomes a predetermined combination.

[Conventional technology]

In a conventional slot machine, if the combination of symbols of each rotating body positioned on a predetermined winning line when each rotating body stops, or a specific combination determined for each, after paying out a predetermined number of winning medals, It was configured to automatically move to one of a plurality of types of games as a bonus game. Incidentally, a plurality of types of games as bonus games are generally known, for example, a continuous pitch game and a continuous bonus game, as shown below.

When entering the continuous pitching game, the player rotates a plurality of rotating bodies in the same manner as in the general game, and then stops one of the plurality of rotating bodies. At this time, if the symbol stopped at a predetermined position is a specific symbol, a prize is won and a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Subsequently, the game is played in the same manner for other rotating bodies. After one set is repeated a predetermined number of times until all rotating bodies stop, the continuous pitching game ends and the game returns to the regular game.

In the continuous role item increasing game, the continuous pitching game is repeated a plurality of times, or a general game is played before each round, and depending on the result, the continuous pitching game is executed or not executed. .

[Invention or problem to be solved]

In conventional slot machines, when the combinations of symbols on the plurality of rotating bodies are different combinations determined corresponding to each of the plurality of games as bonus games, the conventional slot machine simply plays one of the plurality of games as a bonus game. Since either one of these is executed, the game becomes monotonous, and improvements in the negative layer have been desired.

The present invention aims to improve the above-mentioned conventional slot machine and further enhance the fun of the game.

[Means to solve the problem]

The slot machine according to the present invention rotates a plurality of rotating bodies each having a plurality of types of symbols drawn on their periphery, and then sequentially stops the rotating bodies, so that a combination of symbols of each rotating body positioned on a predetermined winning line or a predetermined combination is formed. A plurality of types of games are determined as prize-winning and bonus games when and a display means for displaying the result of the lottery when the combination of symbols becomes a specific combination for the bonus game.

The second characteristic configuration is that the lottery result is displayed as the display means or the display command operating tool in the first characteristic configuration is operated.

[For production]

According to the first characteristic configuration, which of the plurality of types of games as a bonus game is to be executed is determined in advance by the lottery means or by a lottery as the game progresses, and all rotating bodies are stopped. The display means displays the result of the lottery when the combination of symbols becomes a specific combination for a bonus game, that is, when a bonus game is won.

Further, according to the second characteristic configuration, when a bonus game is won and the display instruction operating tool is operated, the display means displays the result of the lottery.

〔Effect of the invention〕

According to the present invention, compared to the conventional game in which the general game simply moves to one of a plurality of types of games as a bonus game depending on the combination of the symbols, a bonus is given based on the lottery result by the lottery means. It is possible to change the game by running one of several types of games, so -
Now we have a slot machine that can be enjoyed by many people.

Further, according to the second characteristic configuration, the lottery results are displayed as the display command operating tool is operated, so that even though the lottery results have been drawn in advance, it appears as if the player had drawn the lottery results. This makes it possible to enjoy the game even more interestingly.

〔Example〕

Embodiments of the slot machine of the present invention will be described below based on the drawings.

As shown in the front view of FIG. 1, the slot machine of this embodiment includes a medal slot (1), a start lever (2), three reels (3) as a plurality of rotating bodies, and each reel (3).
) are provided with three stop buttons (4) for stopping the rotation of each reel (3), and a plurality of types of symbols are displayed along the outer circumferential surface of each reel (3). 3 display windows (5)
3 out of the designs drawn on the outer circumferential surface of each reel.
The symbols are displayed vertically. Therefore, a total of nine symbols are displayed in the three display windows (5).

An outline of the operating procedure and its control will be explained using both the block diagram of FIG. 2 and the main flow chart of FIG. 3.

The player first inserts one to three medals into the medal slot (1) and then presses the start lever (2).

A detection signal from the medal insertion detection means (1a) and a game start signal from the start lever (2) are input to a control means (7) equipped with a microcomputer. After checking the number of medals inserted, the control means (7) drives each motor (M) to rotate the three reels (3). When the three reels (3) reach a predetermined rotational speed, the stop button (4) can be pressed. The user presses the three stop buttons (4) in any order to stop the three reels (3) in sequence. At this time, the control means (7) controls the corresponding reel (3) to stop after an appropriate delay time from the stop signal from the stop button (4).

Then, when the rotation of the three reels (3) stops, the three reels (3)
A winning is determined when the combination of symbols displayed on each display window (5) becomes a predetermined combination along a winning line set horizontally or diagonally. There are three winning lines depending on the number of medals inserted at the start of the game: if there are - medals, there is only one line horizontally in the center, when there are two medals, there are two horizontal lines above and below, and when there are three medals, there are 3 different winning lines. There are 5 options including 2 lines.

When a prize is determined, the control means (7) activates the medal ejection means (
6a) to pay out a predetermined number of medals onto the tray (6), and one game ends. If the above winning conditions are not met, one game ends without medals being paid out. There are more than ten types of combinations of symbols as winning conditions, and the number of medals to be paid out is changed depending on the probability of realizing each combination. Specifically, the number of cards is determined in stages from 2 to 15, such that the combination with a lower probability increases the number of cards.

In reality, as shown in the flowcharts of Figures 3 to 5, the control means (7), which is programmed to also constitute a lottery means, conducts a soft lottery using random numbers immediately after the start lever is pressed. , whether or not there is a prize, and if there is a prize, the type thereof is also determined in advance, and the combination of winning symbols (reel stop positions) is stored. Then, when the stop button (4) is pressed, the control means (7) controls the corresponding reel (
By adjusting the delay time until actually stopping the reel (3), the stopping position of the reel (3) is controlled to match the result of the soft lottery. In addition, each reel (3
) is detected by each reel position detection means (3a), and the detection signal is sequentially input to the control means (7), so the control means (7) uses this detection signal to detect the display window (5). It is possible to judge the pattern displayed on the screen.

However, the maximum allowable delay time from when the stop button (4) is pressed until the reel (3) actually stops is determined to be about a fraction of the time it takes for the reel (3) to rotate once. Therefore, even if the result of a soft lottery is a winning result, the three reels (3) may not be stopped according to the combination of symbols. In this case, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 5, stop control is performed so that the winning combinations are removed, that is, all winning combinations are removed. In addition, in FIGS. 3 to 5, BIG, MED, and SMALL are flags representing jackpot, middle hit, and general prize, respectively, and the details will be described later.

The flag INIT will also be described later.

The above is an overview of the game.Next, we will explain the bonus game. First, there are two types of bonus games provided in the slot machine of this embodiment, namely, the continuous bonus game (
(hereinafter also referred to as the middle hit game) and the continuous accessory increase game (
The contents of the game (hereinafter also referred to as the jackpot game) will be explained.

As will be described later, when a player wins in the continuous pitching game, the player presses the start lever (2) after inserting one medal. Then, three reels (3) rotate. Next, press any stop button (4) to stop the corresponding reel (the other two reels continue to rotate). At this time,
If the symbol is located in the center of the display window (5) of the stopped reel (3) or a specific symbol, the winning occurs and 15 medals are paid out. Next, the stop button (4) is pressed in the same manner for the other two rotating reels to play the game. One game ends when all three reels (3) are stopped, but after inserting medals again, the above game can be repeated by pressing the start lever (2), making it possible to play a total of four times.

The continuous pitch increase game is a game in which the regular game and the above continuous pitch game are alternately repeated three times. When entering the continuous pitch increase game, first play a general game, and as a result,
If the combination of symbols displayed on the three display windows (5) becomes a specific combination along the winning line, the above-mentioned continuous pitching game is executed once. When this combination of the general game and the continuous pitching game is played a total of three times, the continuous pitching increasing game (5) ends and the game returns to the general game.

In the above-mentioned general game, the above-mentioned bonus game consists of 3 reels (3) or 3 display windows (when stopped).
5) is executed when the combination of symbols displayed becomes a specific combination for the bonus game. Then, when a jackpot or a mid-range hit as a bonus game is determined in advance by software lottery as in the general game, the control means (7) actually moves the corresponding reel (3) from the stop signal from the stop button (4). By adjusting the delay time until stopping, the stopping position of the reels (3) is controlled so that the combination of symbols or a specific combination for the bonus game is achieved.

The specific combination for the bonus game is not limited to one type, but may be prepared in multiple types.In any case, there is no distinction between a jackpot and a medium hit, and the distinction can be made by using a lamp (8) as another display means. Perform according to (9). In other words, when the combination of the above symbols or a specific combination for the bonus game is reached, the lamp (8) will light up if it is a jackpot or the result of a soft lottery conducted in advance, and the lamp (9) will light up if it is around the middle.
) or lights up. However, in reality, as shown in the flowchart in Figure 3, when three reels stop and the combination of symbols or a specific combination for the bonus game is reached, the lamps (8) and (9) are activated. or a lamp (8) that alternately turns on and off in response to the result of the soft lottery when the player operates the display command operating tool;
Control is performed so that one of (9) is turned on. This is done in order to make the player enjoy the game by controlling the game so that the player appears to be playing the lottery. In addition, in the slot machine of this embodiment, the start lever (2) is used as an operating tool for display commands.
It is also used as. After this, the game shifts to the aforementioned jackpot game or middle round game.

Due to the circumstances mentioned in the explanation for the general game, even if the result of the soft lottery is a jackpot or around the middle, the reels (3) are stopped so that the combination of symbols or a specific combination for the bonus game is achieved. If not, it will come off and neither lamps (8) nor (9) will light up.

In this case, when the game is played repeatedly, the jackpot flag BIG or medium will not be activated until the combination of symbols or a specific combination for the Honus game is reached, that is, until the final result is a jackpot or a hit. The surrounding flags MED are left unerased, and soft lottery and reel stop control are performed, which are distinguished from general games. The following description will be given based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 3 to 5.

In the flowchart of the software lottery process in FIG.
In the main lottery when both IG and MED are not set, if you hit the jackpot or around the middle, you will win BIG respectively.
Or set MED. At the same time, a flag INTT indicating the -th jackpot or medium hit challenge is also set. In addition, in the case of a general winning, the flag SMALL is set, and only the combination of winning symbols, ie, reel stop positions, corresponding to the type is stored.

In the reel stop control shown in FIG. 5, if the control to obtain a specific combination for the bonus game is not successful, the flag INIT indicating the -th challenge is set, so the reels are stopped so that the match is missed. Control is done.

At this time, the flag INIT is reset.

If the game continues, the BIG flag or the MED flag remains set, so in the soft lottery process shown in FIG. 4, a sub-lottery is performed in which a lottery is drawn from general prizes, including losers. The subsequent processing is the same as in the case of the main lottery. Then, in the reel stop control shown in FIG. 5, since the BIG flag or the MED flag remains set, stop control is first performed to obtain a specific combination for the bonus game, and if the control is not successful, this time the flag is Since INIT has already been reset, the same stop control as in the case of general prize winning is performed based on the result of the sub-lottery, and it is determined whether the general prize is won or not.

In this way, the above control is repeated until a jackpot or medium hit is the result of the main lottery, or until the reel stop control is successful and the final result is a win. If the reel stop control is successful, the BIG flag or MED flag is set during the process of transitioning to the jackpot game or mid-win game as shown in FIG. 3, and normal control is performed in the next game.

[Another example]

As an operating tool for displaying instructions, a dedicated lever or push button may be provided separately, instead of also serving as the start lever (2).

In addition, when a jackpot or medium hit as a bonus game is determined as a result of a soft lottery, and the stop control of the 3 reels (3) is successful and the combination of symbols or a specific combination for the bonus game is reached, immediately Or it will automatically turn on after a set time (8).

Any one of (9) may be configured to be lit based on the result of the soft lottery.

In this case, the fun of participating in the lottery for the player to win the jackpot or mid-win as in the example is lost, or
The game progresses quickly.

Further, the display means for displaying the lottery results is not limited to the two lamps in the embodiment, but may be, for example, a 7-segment LED.
It may be a display or a mechanical inverting display.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the structure shown in the accompanying drawings by adding reference numerals in the claims for convenient comparison with the drawings.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1 to 5 show an embodiment of the slot machine according to the present invention, FIG. 1 is a front view, FIG. 2 is a control block diagram,
Figure 3 is the main control flowchart, Figures 4 and 5.
The figure is a flowchart of a subroutine. (2)... Operating tool, (3)... Rotating body,
(7)... Lottery means, (8), (9)... Mark/display means.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. After rotating a plurality of rotating bodies (3) each having a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the periphery thereof, the symbols of each rotating body (3) are positioned on a predetermined winning line by sequentially stopping the rotating bodies (3). A slot machine in which multiple types of games are determined as winnings and bonus games when a predetermined combination of and a display means (8) for displaying the result of the lottery when the combination of symbols becomes a specific combination for the bonus game.
, (9). 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the display means (8) and (9) are configured to display the result of the lottery as the display command operating tool (2) is operated.