JPH072189B2 - Electronically controlled game machine - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronically controlled game machine in which a combination prize mode is generated by a plurality of rotating bodies, and in particular, a first prize mode that gives a player a normal profit and the above normal profit. The second prize mode that gives a greater profit is that which can be appropriately variably set from the outside so that it can be generated with a desired probability.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a player can operate a start operation means by rotating a rotating body under the condition that a player bets a game medium for a game (for example, coin or ball). Based on the plurality of rotating bodies rotating at high speed based on the combination of the stop positions of the respective rotating bodies, the prize mode is configured, and based on the configuration of the prize mode, the game medium is ejected as a prize. A game machine that does this is known.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional game machine, since the generation of the prize mode due to the combination of the stop positions of the rotating bodies is entirely by accident, the profit cannot be estimated. There has been a problem that the game shop side cannot perform sales on a desired profit base, for example, so-called external adjustment control (corresponding to nail adjustment of a pachinko machine).

The inability to perform this external adjustment control means that a prize mode such as a "big hit" that appropriately gives a player a greater profit than usual based on an adjustment value preset in each game machine is appropriately generated. As a result, it is impossible to provide a rational service to the players because of the lack of interest, and as a game store, it has been a problem that a business policy cannot be set every day or every one week.

Further, in the conventional game machine, since various kinds of display relating to the progress of the game are not displayed to the player, it cannot be said that the realism of the game is sufficiently enhanced. Moreover, it is not easy for a player who is unfamiliar with the game content of the game machine to recognize the progress of the game and the like, and the motivation for the game is not evoked. I couldn't say it.

Therefore, the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems in the conventional game machine, and its purpose is to provide a first prize mode that gives a player a normal profit and the above-mentioned normal mode. The second prize mode which gives a larger profit than the above can be variably set from the outside so that it can be generated with a desired probability, and based on the setting contents, stop when the rotation of a plurality of rotating bodies is stopped. (EN) A game machine in which the position is controlled and the progress of the game is made easy to understand so as to motivate all the players and effectively enhance the realism of the game.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, the present invention is to achieve the above-mentioned object, and faces the front of the game machine (1) to allow the player to bet a game medium for the game and start operation means ( A plurality of rotating bodies (6 ₁ , 6 ₂ , 6) that rotate based on the operation of the start switch 9)
₃ ), and a stop means (stop operation) which is provided for each of the rotating bodies and individually stops the rotation of the corresponding rotating body based on the operation of each stop operating means (stop switches 11 ₁ , 11 ₂ , 11 ₃ ). Sources 32 ₁ , 32 ₂ , 32 ₃ ) and the game result by the plurality of rotating bodies, the first prize mode that gives the player a normal profit, and the second prize that gives a larger profit than the normal profit. The mode is a combination prize mode of the plurality of rotating bodies corresponding to the setting means (for example, the divisor setting operation unit 16) capable of variably setting so as to occur with a desired probability and the setting input signal of the setting means. The combination prize mode generation control means (for example, the prize mode generation memory circuit 18) for specifying the generation state of the plurality of rotating bodies that are rotationally started based on the operation command signal of the start operation means, and the stop fingers of the stop operation means. Stop processing means (stop) for stopping the rotation of the corresponding rotating body by the stop means based on the signal and controlling the rotation stop position of the rotating body based on the output of the combination prize mode generation control means when the rotation is stopped. The processing circuit 22) and the bet number of the game medium bet by the player to be used in the game are displayed on the game medium bet number display means (for example, coin number display portions 4, 4, 4), and the stop operation means can be operated. A state in which the stop operation is possible is displayed (for example, the stop display sections 12 ₁ , 12 ₂ , 12).
₃ ), and display control means (for example, register 24, stop processing circuit 22, special game processing circuit 40, etc.) for displaying game information in the second prize mode on game information display means (for example, special game number display section 42). ), And are provided.

[0008]

First, the manager is allowed to generate a first prize mode that gives a player a normal profit and a second prize mode that gives a larger profit than the normal profit with a desired probability. It is set externally by the setting means. This desired probability is
For example, the number of inserted game media calculated by counting the integrated value of the game media used for each game by the player for betting,
It can be set based on a divisor that is calculated from the number of discharged game media calculated by counting the game media discharged as a prize and means the operating profit ratio of the game store.

Then, in the game machine, when the player bets a game medium (such as coins) and operates the start operation means, a plurality of rotating bodies are generated based on the operation command signal output from the start operation means. Start spinning at high speed.

After that, the stopping means stops the rotation of the corresponding rotating body based on the stop command signal of the stop operating means. At this time, the stop processing means controls the stop position of the rotating body based on the output of the combination prize mode generation control means.

In this way, each rotating body is stopped, and it is judged whether or not the prize mode is constituted by the combination of the stop positions. As a result, if the prize mode is constituted, the game medium is judged as the prize based on the prize mode. Granted.

Further, the display control means controls the display of the game medium bet number display means, the stop operable state display means, and the game information display means in response to the progress of the game of the game machine, so that the player can play the game. Information related to the progress becomes easy to understand.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below based on an embodiment shown in the drawings.

In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a game machine, for example, coins are used as a game medium.

As shown in FIG. 1, the above-mentioned game machine 1 has a coin slot 2 as a game medium on one surface thereof.
Up to 3 coins can be inserted into the game. When no coin is inserted into the slot 2, that is, when the game machine 1 is not playing a game, the game display unit 3 provided above the slot 2 blinks to display a playable state. .

When a player inserts a coin into the insertion slot 2,
Appropriate coins and improper coins are selected inside the game machine 1, and if the coins are proper coins, the number of coins is displayed as a game medium bet number display means for displaying the bet number of the game medium bet by the player for the game. One of the display sections 4, 4 and 4 is turned on to visually display the number of coins inserted as the bet number to the player.

The game section facing the surface of the game machine 1 is provided with three rotating sections 5 ₁ , 5 ₂ , 5 ₃ . According to the embodiment shown in the drawings, the rotating parts 5 ₁ , 5 ₂ , 5 ₃ are disk-shaped rotating bodies 6 ₁ , 6 ₂ , 6 ₃ which rotate at high speed by a driving part such as a motor,
Each rotating body 6 ₁ , 6 ₂ , 6 ₃ is composed of a plurality of display portions 7 ₁ ..., 7 ₂ ..., 7 ₃ ... arranged endlessly on the outer periphery of each rotating body 6 ₁ , 6 ₂ , 6 ₃ . One of the display units 7 on the surface
Indication parts 6 ₁ ′, 6 ₂ ′ and 6 ₃ ′ indicating ₁ , 7 ₂ and 7 ₃ are displayed. In addition, a plurality of types (for example, four types) of bands 8 ₁ , 8 ₂ , 8 ₃ , 8 ₄ are set in the game section, and each display section 7 ₁ , 7 ₂ , 7 ₃ of each rotating section Bands 8 ₁ , 8 ₂ , 8
Position them at ₃ , 8 ₄ . _On the surface of each display unit 7 ₁ , 7 ₂ , 7 ₃ , a symbol consisting of numbers, figures, etc. is displayed, and one specific display is provided on each display unit of each rotating body 6 ₁ , 6 ₂ , 6 _3. Part 7
₁ ′, 7 ₂ ′, 7 ₃ ′ are set, and the specific display portion 7 ₁ ′,
7 ₂ ′ and 7 ₃ ′ are located in the first zone 8 ₁ .

As described above, when the player inserts one or a plurality of coins into the insertion slot 2, the start display section 10 is displayed, and when the player operates the start switch 9 as the start operation means, each rotation is performed. A stop switch 11 provided as a stop operating means corresponding to the bodies 6 ₁ , 6 ₂ , 6 _3.
1 , 11 ₂ , 11 ₃ stop display sections 12 ₁ , 12 ₂ ,
12 ₃ blinks to show the operable state of each stop switch. That is, the stop display sections 12 ₁ , 12 ₂ ,
The reference numeral 12 ₃ functions as a stop operable state display means for displaying a state in which the stop operating means 11 ₁ , 11 ₂ , and 11 ₃ are operable. When the start switch 9 is operated, the rotating bodies 6 ₁ , 6 ₂ , 6 ₃ rotate at high speed, and the rotating states of the indicating portions 6 ₁ ′, 6 ₂ ′, 6 ₃ ′ cannot be visually confirmed.

When the player operates the first stop switch 11 ₁ as the stop operating means in this state, the stop display portion 12 ₁ is turned off or turned on and the first rotating portion 5 is turned on.
_{At 1} , the rotating body 6 ₁ rotating at high speed stops, and the indicator 6 ₁ ′ indicates any one display 7 ₁ . In this way, the player individually operates the second stop switch 11 ₂ and the third stop switch 11 ₃ to operate the rotating bodies 6 ₂ ,
The high-speed rotation of 6 ₃ is stopped and each indicator 6 ₂ ′, 6 ₃ ′
When one of the display portions 7 ₂ and 7 ₃ is pointed to, the game result becomes clear.

That is, the display portions 7 ₁ , 7 ₂ and 7 ₃ indicated by the indicating portions of the respective rotating bodies 6 ₁ , 6 ₂ and 6 ₃ have one of the bands 8
If they are all located within ₁ , 8 ₂ , 8 ₃ and 8 ₄ , they will be a “win” and form the first prize mode, and if they are located in two or more bands, they will be “out”. The inserted coin is confiscated.

For example, if one coin is inserted and one game is played, and all the display portions pointed by the respective instruction portions 6 ₁ ′, 6 ₂ ′, and 6 ₃ ′ are within the first band 8 ₁ , then 10 coins, the second coin One within the band 8 ₂ , five within the third band 8 ₃ , the fourth band 8 ₄
If it is inside, two coins will be discharged to the player as a prize.

Then, insert two coins to play one game.
Do each instruction section 6₁ ', 6₂ ', 6₃ The display pointed to by '
All 1st zone 8₁ If it is inside, 10 sheets, 2nd zone 8₂ At the inner
If there is one, third band 8₃ If it is inside, 10 sheets, 4th band
8_Four If it is inside, 4 coins will be ejected as a prize,
As a result of playing one game with three cards inserted, each instruction unit 6
₁ ', 6₂ ', 6₃ All the display parts pointed to by ′ are in the first band 8₁ 
If it is inside, 15 sheets, 8 in the second band₂ If it is inside, 3 pieces,
10 in 4 bands, 8 in 4 bands_Four 6 sheets if
Coins will be ejected as a prize.

The above-mentioned award coins are ejected when the first award mode is formed as a result of playing one game, and the coins stored in the game machine 1 are stored in the drive source 13 such as a motor and a solenoid. By the operation, a predetermined number of sheets are discharged to the front tray 14.

On the other hand, when a game is played by inserting coins, all the display portions indicated by the respective instruction portions 6 ₁ ′, 6 ₂ ′, 6 ₃ ′ are specific display portions 7 ₁ ′, 7 ₂ ′, 7 ₃ ′. When it becomes, it becomes the second prize mode that gives the player a larger profit than the normal profit.

As an example of this second prize mode, for example, if no coin is thrown in, or if one coin is thrown and the start switch 9 is operated, each of the rotating bodies 6 ₁ , 6 ₂ ,
6 ₃ converts at high speed, and the player switches each stop switch 11
Each of the rotors 6 ₁ , 6 is operated by sequentially operating ₁ , 11 ₂ , 11 _{3.
When 2} and 6 ₃ are stopped, the total number of coins corresponding to the symbols shown on the display portion indicated by the instruction portions 6 ₁ ′, 6 ₂ ′ and 6 ₃ ′ are discharged to the player.

For example, "4" in the first rotating portion 5 ₁ .
Instructing section 6 of the display portion ₇₁ of the rotary body 6 _{1 1} 'refers, second
The rotating portion 5 ₂ displays the “3” display portion 7 ₂ and the third rotating portion 5 ₃ displays the “7” display portion 7 ₃ by the respective instruction portions 6 ₂ ′,
When the rotating bodies 6 ₂ and 6 ₃ stop as indicated by 6 ₃ ′, 14 coins are discharged to the tray 14 by the operation of the drive source 13. In the second prize mode, when one coin is inserted and the result of the game is generated, the game is performed once, when two coins are inserted and the coin is generated twice, three coins are inserted. When the coins are thrown in, the coins can be played three times, and the total number of coins corresponding to the display portion pointed by the instruction portion in each rotating portion is discharged to the player as a prize in the second prize mode at each rotation. It

Therefore, the second prize mode gives a larger number of coins to the player than the first prize mode, which is advantageous to the player but causes a loss on the side of the game store. The probability of occurrence of the prize mode is externally set by the setting means and electrically controlled, so that the profit of the player and the profit of the game shop are balanced.

The game machine 1 is comprehensively controlled by the electric control device 15. Therefore, it has a probability control function for controlling the occurrence probability of the above-mentioned first prize mode and second prize mode, and various information displays (display of the number of inserted coins,
Display control means for controlling display of stop operation possible state, display of game information in the second prize mode, and the like are provided.

Here, since the game machine 1 controls the game contents based on the insertion of the game medium and generates the prize mode, the above-mentioned second prize mode is the natural occurrence by the player's operation and the operation from the outside. Forced generation by electric control device 1
There are three types of control generation that are generated as programmed in 5.

The above-mentioned spontaneous occurrence is an accidental occurrence that occurs when the player performs a game and stops the game, and the forced occurrence is the game machine 1.
It is generated by operating the operation part provided on the
For example, in order to confirm that the second prize mode is generated at the time of maintenance / inspection or at the time of sale, control generation occurs at the time of progress of the game based on the program of the electric control device 15. Therefore, it is natural occurrence and control occurrence that the second prize mode occurs during the game of the player, and it is particularly desirable to adjust the occurrence probability of the prize mode of the game machine 1 by the control occurrence.

In order to generate the second prize mode by the above-mentioned control generation, it is based on the program stored in the electric control device 15 as described above, and this program is, for example, the game medium inserted by the player. The operating profit ratio calculated from the number of inserted game media calculated by counting and the number of discharged game media calculated by counting the game media discharged as a prize is set by a divisor. This divisor is given by multiplying 10 by a value obtained by dividing the integrated value of the number of ejected prize coins by the integrated value of the number of coins inserted by the player for the game.

For example, the accumulated value of coins discharged as a prize is 80 (meaning that a total of 80 coins are discharged to a player as a prize), and the accumulated value of coins inserted for a game is 100 (game. For example, if one player plays one game with one coin, 100 games, all 2
If one game is played by inserting one coin, it means that the game is played 50 times), and the divisor is "8".

Therefore, if the divisor is "10", the number of prize coins is equal to the number of game coins, and the larger the divisor is, the more prize coins are provided, which is beneficial to the player. The smaller the number is, the less prize coins are available, which is a profit for the amusement store.

Therefore, at the game shop, the manager presets a divisor for each game machine 1 before the daily opening time, etc., and the probability of occurrence of the second prize mode using the divisor as a function is electrically controlled. Set in device 15. It should be noted that this set value can be appropriately changed based on the business policy of the game store.

For example, the divisor is "15" for some game machines 1, and the divisor is "1" for the other game machines 1.
Set the divisor for each game console 1 such as 0 ”, the divisor for other game consoles 1 is“ 8 ”, and the divisor for the remaining game consoles 1 is“ 6 ”. Based on the probability of occurrence of the second prize mode, the electric control device 1 of each game machine 1
Program to 5. In this case, the larger the divisor value,
Since the probability of occurrence of the second prize mode is high,
The prize mode is likely to occur.

On the other hand, when the player plays a game on each of the game machines 1, the electric control device 15 calculates the integrated value of the number of coins inserted by the game and the integrated value of the number of coins discharged as a prize.
Stores and calculates a divisor, and compares the calculated divisor with the set divisor. Then, as a result of the comparison, when the calculated divisor of the game is higher than the set divisor, the electric control device 15 causes each of the rotating bodies 6 ₁ , 6 in each game played by the player.
By controlling the stop positions of ₂ and 6 ₃ and controlling the occurrence of the high-scoring award mode and the second award mode of the first award mode, or the generation of the second award mode only, the calculation divisor is the set divisor. For example, it continues until the error is within 10%.

On the other hand, when the calculated divisor of the game is lower than the set divisor, the electric control device 15 controls the game state of the player, and in particular, the award mode with a high score in the first prize mode. The error is set so that the arithmetic divisor is within 10% of the set divisor.

On the other hand, if the probability of occurrence of the second prize mode, that is, at the time of occurrence of the second prize mode, the set divisor is different due to the player inserting a game coin, it is set. Even if the divisor is the same, it is changed for each game machine 1. For example, if it is programmed that the second prize mode of 30 times a day is randomly generated based on the divisor set in the electric control device 15 of the game machine 1, the number of players after opening the store is 1
By inserting a second gaming coin, the time of occurrence of the first second prize mode is corrected, and by inserting a second gaming coin, the time of occurrence of the second second prize mode is corrected.
In this way, when 30 gaming coins are inserted after the opening of the game shop, all the 30 times of occurrence of the second prize mode for one day will be corrected.

The correction at the occurrence of the second prize mode is set by the number of inserted coins for game and programmed in the electric control device 15 in advance. After the store is opened, each rotating body 6 ₁ , 30 times for each game, 6 _{2 ′} , 6 ₃ ′ indicating parts 6 ₁ ′, 6
Addition / subtraction is performed on the total number of display portions pointed to by ₂ ', 6 ₃ '.

For example, in a certain game machine 1, when the store is opened, the divisor "10" is set, and when 250 game coins are inserted, the first second prize mode is generated, and 600 game coins are inserted. The second prize mode of the second time occurs, the third prize mode of the third time occurs when 950 game coins are inserted, 130
It is assumed that the fourth prize mode of the fourth time occurs when 0 gaming coins are inserted, and similarly, the second prize mode up to 30 times thereafter is programmed to be generated with a desired number of game coins. After the store is opened, in the first game played by the player, the stop instruction sections 6 ₁ ′, 6 ₂ ′, 6 of the rotating bodies 6 ₁ , 6 ₂ , 6 ₃ are
_{If the} numerical values shown on the display units 7 ₁ , 7 ₂ , and 7 ₃ pointed to by ₃ ′ are “20” in total, the 250th game is used when the second prize mode is generated for the first time. It is generated by adding "20" as an even number to the number of coins inserted, that is, by inserting 270 game coins.

In addition, in the second game after the game is opened by the player, the instruction unit 6 is stopped by stopping the respective rotating bodies 6 ₁ , 6 ₂ , 6 _3.
Display units 7 ₁ , 7 ₂ , 7 ₃ pointed to by ₁ ′, 6 ₂ ′, 6 ₃ ′
If the sum of "13" is "13", it is generated by inserting 587 game coins obtained by subtracting "13" as an odd number from 600 at the time of occurrence of the second second prize mode, and similarly,
If the total is "17" in the second game, the second in the third game
When a prize mode is generated, it is generated by inserting 933 coins for game in which “17” which is an odd number is subtracted from 950.
Furthermore, if the total of "14" in the fourth game,
When the second prize mode occurs for the first time, it is an even number of 1300
It is generated by inserting 1314 game coins to which "4" is added.

As described above, the individual occurrence time points of the second prize mode are corrected by addition and subtraction with respect to the setting time based on the preprogrammed divisor, for example, after the occurrence of the second prize mode 30 times, after opening the store, If the player makes individual corrections by playing the game 30 times, even when a plurality of game machines 1 have the same divisor, the time points of occurrence of the second prize mode of each game machine 1 are different. Therefore, it is possible to generate the second prize mode with a probability that the player does not understand the time when the second prize mode occurs, especially for a long time. The above-described adjustment of the probability of occurrence of the first prize mode and correction of the probability of occurrence of the second prize mode are processed by the electric control device 15 provided in each game machine 1.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the electric control device 15. The administrator operates, for example, the divide setting operation section 16 provided as setting means in the management room before the opening of the game shop. By this operation, inputs are given to the divisor operation circuit 17, the second prize mode generation memory circuit 18 and the first prize mode generation memory circuit 19 as the prize mode generation control means, and the first comparison circuit 2
0 and the second comparison circuit 21 use the probability of occurrence of the second prize mode and the probability of occurrence of the first prize mode in which the output from the divisor arithmetic circuit 17 is compared with the output from any of the memory circuits 18 and 19 as stop processing means. The stop processing circuit 22 is set. By this action, a divisor as a setting condition of the game machine 1 is preset, and the first prize mode, the second award based on this divisor.
The prize mode can be generated with a desired probability, and the memory circuit 18 functions as combination prize mode generation control means for specifying the generation state of the combination prize mode of the rotating body in response to the setting input signal of the setting means.

When the player inserts a proper coin into the insertion slot 2 after the opening of the game store, the coin detector 2 '
The signal from is supplied to the divisor calculation circuit 17 and both comparison circuits 20 and 21 via the counter 23, and is also supplied to the register 24. The signal from the coin detector 2 ′ causes the divisor arithmetic circuit 17 to generate an output, which is supplied to the first comparison circuit 20 and the second comparison circuit 21. In addition, the output of the register 24 causes the driver 25 to display the number of coins inserted into the game by lighting it on any of the coin number display units 4, and also lights the start display unit 10 to display a state in which the game can be played. In this state, the electromagnet or the like is excited to close the insertion slot 2 so that the insertion slot 2 is not opened until the end of one game so that coins cannot be inserted.

When the player operates the start switch 9 while the above-mentioned game is possible, the game holding circuit 26 drives the drive unit 28 via the driver 27 by the input from the start switch 9 and the register 24. At the same time, the start display unit 10 is restored and the stop processing circuit 22 is activated.

When the driving unit 28 is driven, each rotating unit 5 ₁ ,
The rotating bodies 6 ₁ , 6 ₂ and 6 _{3 of} 5 ₂ and 5 ₃ rotate at high speed. Then, when the stop processing circuit 22 operates, the driver 29 causes the stop display sections 12 ₁ , 12 ₂ , and 12 to operate.
₃ blinks and each stop switch 11 ₁ , 11 ₂ , 11
_The correction circuit 30 is instructed that the operation ₃ can be performed.
Give input to.

The correction circuit 30 to which the input is applied, provides a correction signal to the second prize mode generation memory circuit 18 and the first prize mode generation memory circuit 19, and the first comparison circuit 20 and the second comparison circuit 21 each memory. The correction signals from the circuits 18 and 19 are compared with the signal from the divisor calculation circuit 17, and a correction signal for the second prize mode and a stop position control signal related to the generation of the first prize mode are given to the stop processing circuit 22. .

Then, the player uses each stop switch 11
_{When 1} , ₁ , ₂ and 11 ₃ are operated in order, the rotating bodies 6 ₁ , 6 ₂ and 6 from the stop processing circuit 22 through the driver 31.
Each stop actuating source (for example, solenoid) 32 ₁ , 32 ₂ , 32 ₃ acting as a stop means individually acting on 6 ₃ is actuated to rotate each rotating body 6 ₁ , 6 ₂ , 6 ₃ rotating at high speed individually. Stop.

When each of the rotating bodies 6 ₁ , 6 ₂ , 6 ₃ is stopped, the sensors 33 ₁ , 33 ₂ , 33 ₃ are stopped and the indicator portions 6 ₁ ′, 6 are stopped.
₂ ', 6 _3' detects the position of the stop processing circuit 22 and the winning mode determining circuit sensors 33 ₁ of either 34, 33
_If there is an input from ₂ , 33 ₃ , all functions are stopped and external input (start switch 9, stop switch 11
₁ , 11 ₂ , 11 ₃ , the input from the comparison circuits 20, 21 etc.) does not operate, and each rotating body 6
_The stop processing circuit 22 is instructed about the stop positions of ₁ , 6 ₂ , and 6 ₃ . Also, the game holding circuit 26 does not operate even if there is an input from the register 24 or the start switch 9.

On the other hand, the winning mode determination circuit 34 is for each sensor 3
If there is an input from 3 ₁ , 33 ₂ , 33 ₃ , the prize mode is judged, and if the prize mode is not formed, the stop processing circuit 22 and the game holding circuit 26 are cleared, and the next game is possible. Put in a state.

On the other hand, if the prize mode determination circuit 34 determines that the first prize mode is generated by the inputs from the respective sensors 33 ₁ , 33 ₂ , 33 ₃ , the input is given to the score determination circuit 35. The determination circuit 35 determines the number of prize coins to be discharged together with the signal from the register 24, and gives a number signal to the counter 36. The counter 36 operates the drive source 13 via the driver 37 when receiving the number signal, and the coin counter 38 counts the number of prize coins corresponding to the first prize mode.
The counted signal is given to the counter 36 as a subtracted value,
It is also given to the divisor arithmetic circuit 17 via the counter 39. The divisor arithmetic circuit 17 compares the signals from the counters 23 and 39 to calculate a divisor and controls the probability of occurrence of the first prize mode.

That is, the probability of occurrence of the first prize mode is controlled based on the stop position control signal from the second comparison circuit 21.
When control is required, each stop switch 11 ₁ , 1
For each operation timing of 1 ₂ and 11 ₃ , each stop actuation source 3
By delaying the operation timing of 2 ₁ , 32 ₂ and 32 ₃ by a minute time, the stop position of each of the rotating bodies 6 ₁ , 6 ₂ and 6 ₃ is controlled. Of course, when there is no need for control,
If the operation of each stop switch 11 ₁ , 11 ₂ , 11 ₃ and the operation timing of each stop actuation source 32 ₁ , 32 ₂ , 32 ₃ are matched, the first prize mode will occur naturally.

Further, the counter 36 outputs to the drive source 13 when the set number signal from the score determination circuit 35 and the signal from the coin counter 38 become equal to zero, that is, when a predetermined number of coins are discharged. A signal is given to stop the operation, and at the same time, a clear signal is given to the stop processing circuit 22, the game holding circuit 26, the winning mode determination circuit 34, and the score determination circuit 35 to restore each circuit so that the game can be performed again.

On the other hand, the prize mode determination circuit 34 is used for each sensor 3
If it is determined that the second prize mode is formed by the signals from 3 ₁ , 33 ₂ , and 33 ₃ , the score determination circuit 35 causes the special game processing circuit 26, the stop processing circuit 22, and the prize mode determination circuit 34 to operate. At the same time, the special game number display section 42 is lit up and displayed through the driver 41 to show the player how many times the special game according to the second prize mode can be performed. That is, the special game frequency display unit 42 displays the second game
It functions as game information display means for displaying game information in the prize mode.

As described above, the register 24, the stop processing circuit 22, the special game processing circuit 40, and the like in the electric control device 15 function as display control means, and the number of bets of game media bet by the player to be used in the game. Is displayed on the coin number display units 4, 4, 4 as a game medium bet number display unit, and the state in which the stop operating unit is operable is a stop display unit 12 as a stop operable state display unit.
_It is displayed on ₁ , 12 ₂ , 12 ₃ or the game information in the second prize mode is displayed on the special game number display section 42 as the game information display means. By doing so, the game media betting number display, the stop operation possible state display, the game information in the second prize mode, and the like, which are information related to the progress of the game, are visually displayed to the player, thereby sufficiently enhancing the realism of the game. It becomes possible. Moreover,
Even a player who is unfamiliar with the game content of the game machine 1 can easily recognize the progress of the game based on the display information by the display control means, which motivates the game and enhances the game. It will be possible to increase the interest of.

In the special game in the second prize mode, when one coin is inserted as a result of playing the game, one time occurs when the second prize mode occurs, two times when two coins are inserted, and three coins occur.
If you insert one, it can be addressed three times.

This special game is a special game processing circuit 40.
Is generated by activating the game holding circuit 26, the stop processing circuit 22, and the prize mode determination circuit 34, and the driving unit 28 is driven by the game holding circuit 26 so that the rotating bodies 6 ₁ , 6 ₂ , 6 ₃ Rotate at high speed. When the player operates the stop switches 11 ₁ , 11 ₂ , and 11 ₃ in this state, the stop operation sources 32 ₁ , 32 ₂ , and 32 ₃ are operated via the stop processing circuit 22 and the driver 31, and the respective rotating parts are operated. 5
The rotating bodies 6 ₁ , 6 ₂ , 6 _{3 of 1} , 5 ₂ , 5 ₃ individually stop.

Each rotating body stops and each indicator 6 ₁ ′, 6
_{When 2} ′, 6 ₃ ′ indicates _{one of} the display units 7 ₁ , 7 ₂ , 7 ₃ , each sensor 33 ₁ , 33 ₂ , 33 ₃ detects the position, and each sensor 33 ₁ , 33 ₂ , 33 3 By the input from ₃ , the input mode determination circuit 34 determines the second prize mode and causes the score determination circuit 35 to determine the number of prize coins, and supplies the coin number to the counter 36 to drive the drive source 13.

When the driving source 13 is driven, the prize coin is discharged to the player, and the coin counter 38 detects the number of coins and informs the counters 36 and 39. The counter 36 receives the signal from the coin counter 38 as a subtraction signal, subtracts the setting signal from the score determination circuit 35, and
Reference numeral 9 denotes a signal from the coin counter 38, which is a division arithmetic circuit
Supply to. When the counter 36 returns to zero, the game holding circuit 26, the stop processing circuit 22, the winning mode determination circuit 34, the score determination circuit 35, etc. are cleared so that the game can be played again, or the special game is set twice or more. If so, the game is ready for the special game again.

As described above, in this embodiment, the first prize mode and the second prize mode are set in the game machine 1, and the divisor as the setting condition is set in advance by the external operation to set the divisor calculation circuit 17
And the probability of occurrence of the first prize mode and the second prize mode is controlled based on the set divisor. Then, the number of game coins inserted by the player and the number of coins to be ejected as a prize are supplied to the divisor calculation circuit 17 via a counter, and the set divisor and the divisor obtained by both the coin numbers greatly change. When,
The probability of occurrence of the first prize mode is changed to bring the values of both divisors closer.
Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of occurrence of the second prize mode is set based on pre-programmed control contents in the process of starting a game based on the player inserting coins, based on the division setting. Will be done.

In the embodiment shown in the drawings, the rotating bodies 6 ₁ , 6 ₂ and 6 ₃ made of flat disks are used, and the rotating bodies 6 ₁ , 6 ₂ and 6 ₃ are provided with an indicating portion 6 ₁ ′, 6 ₂ ′ and 6 ₃ ′ are provided, and display portions 7 ₁ , 7 ₂ and 7 around which numbers are displayed
_{Although 3} is provided, conversely, a display unit may be provided in each rotating body and an instruction unit may be provided around the display unit. In addition, a drum may be used as the rotating body, a display unit may be provided on the surface of the drum, and a plurality of drums may be arranged in a horizontal row so that the drums rotate vertically. Further, the display unit is not limited to numbers, and may display pictures, symbols and the like.

Furthermore, if the player uses the stop switch 11 ₁ ,
When operating 11 ₂ and 11 ₃ , the rotating bodies 6 ₁ , 6 ₂ and 6
_Although the high speed rotation of ₃ is stopped, in order to deal with the case where the player does not operate the stop switches 11 ₁ , 11 ₂ and 11 ₃ forever or forgets to do so, after a certain period of time, the rotating body 6 _{The 1} , 6, ₂ and 6 ₃ may be automatically stopped. Also in that case, it is preferable to control the occurrence probabilities of the first prize mode and the second prize mode.

Further, although the coin game machine using coins as the game medium has been described as an example, a ball may be used as the game medium.

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As described above, according to the present invention, a plurality of rotating bodies facing the front of a game machine and rotating based on a player betting a game medium for a game and operating a start operation means. And provided for each of the above rotating bodies,
A stopping means for individually stopping the rotation of the corresponding rotating body based on the operation of each stop operating means, and a first prize mode for giving a normal profit to the player in the game result of the plurality of rotating bodies. The setting means capable of variably setting so that the second prize mode that gives a larger profit than the ordinary profit occurs with a desired probability, and the plurality of rotating bodies corresponding to the setting input signal of the setting means. The combination prize mode generation control means for specifying the generation state of the combination prize mode, and the plurality of rotating bodies which are rotationally started based on the operation command signal of the start operation means are stopped based on the stop command signal of the stop operation means. Means for stopping the rotation of the corresponding rotating body, and controlling the rotation stop position of the rotating body based on the output of the combination prize mode generation control means when the rotation is stopped. Because it includes a flop processing means, the,
The first prize mode that gives a normal profit to the player and the second prize mode that gives a larger profit than the normal profit can occur with a probability set by the game shop side, and the operating profit planned by the game shop side. There is a practical effect that the rate can be easily set, and the interest of the game can be enhanced while the balance between the profit of the game shop and the profit of the player is appropriately maintained.

Further, with respect to a large number of game machines installed in the game store, the probability of occurrence of the second prize mode, which is of particular interest to the player, can be set variously for each game machine.
You can set it every day or every other day. Moreover, since the player can generate the second prize mode irrespective of the game skill, the second prize mode can be prevented from being biased only to the player having excellent game skill. It is possible to provide an equal game to all the players, such as a player who is unskilled in the game skill is given a chance to obtain a large profit.

Furthermore, since the control of the rotation stop position when the rotation of a plurality of rotary bodies is stopped is based on the stochastic control by the stop processing means, it becomes natural and rational and reliable, and the player can be controlled. It won't be overlooked and won't kill the fun of the game.

Further, the display control means visually displays the game medium bet number display, the stop operation possible state display, the game information in the second prize mode, and the like, which are the information related to the game progress, to the player so that the game is realistic. Can be sufficiently increased. In addition, even a player who is unfamiliar with the game content of the game machine can easily recognize the progress of the game based on the display information by the display control means, so that the player is motivated to play the game. It is possible to enhance the interest in the above.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a game machine.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electric control device.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 4 Coin number display section as game medium bet number display means 6 ₁ , 6 ₂ , 6 ₃ Rotating body 9 Start switch as start operation means 11 ₁ , 11 ₂ , 11 ₃ Stop switch as stop operation means 12 ₁ , 12 ₂ , 12 ₃ Stop display section as stop operable state display means 15 Electric control device 16 For example, divisor setting operation section as setting means 18 Prize mode generation memory circuit 22 as combination prize mode generation control means 22 Stop Stop processing circuit as processing means 24 Registers 32 ₁ , 32 ₂ , 32 ₃ Stop operation source as stop means 40 Special game processing circuit 42 Special game number display section as game information display means

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of rotating bodies facing the front of a game machine and rotating based on a player betting a game medium for a game and operating a start operation means, and each rotating body is provided with each rotating body. Stop means for individually stopping the rotation of the corresponding rotating bodies based on the operation of the stop operation means, and a first prize mode for giving a normal profit to the player in the game result of the plurality of rotating bodies, The second prize mode that gives a larger profit than the normal profit can be variably set so as to occur with a desired probability, and the plurality of rotating bodies corresponding to the setting input signal of the setting device. A combination prize mode generation control means for specifying a generation state of the combination prize mode, and a stop command of the stop operation means for a plurality of rotating bodies which are rotationally started based on an operation command signal of the start operation means. And a stop processing means for controlling the rotation stop position of the rotary body based on the output of the combination prize mode generation control means at the time of the rotation stop, while stopping the rotation of the corresponding rotary body based on the stop means. The bet number of the game medium bet by the player for the game is displayed on the game medium bet number display means, and the state in which the stop operation means is operable is displayed on the stop operable state display means, and the second prize mode An electronically controlled game machine, comprising: display control means for displaying game information on the game information display means.