JP2006150145A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

Game information is surely and effectively notified to a player or a game clerk by switching and displaying necessary game information according to the current game situation.
SOLUTION: Fluctuation display means (rotary reels 5a to 5c) for variably displaying a plurality of kinds of symbols necessary for the game, start means (start switch 22) for starting the variability display of symbols, and operation by the player Stop means (stop switches 23a to 23c) that are provided in a possible manner and stop the symbol during the variable display, and game information display means (image display unit 13) capable of displaying a plurality of types of game information related to the game And a game information switching means for switching game information displayed on the game information display means in a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that gives a player a profit when the symbol constitutes a predetermined stop display mode (Selection switch 14 and determination switch 15) are provided.
[Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that can reliably and effectively recognize a plurality of types of gaming information related to gaming.

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, for example, a slot machine 60 as shown in FIG. 15 is known.
FIG. 15 is a front view of a conventional slot machine 60.
In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and demonstrated to the member which has the same function as the slot machine 1 which is an example of the game machine which concerns on this invention explained in full detail behind.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the conventional slot machine 60 includes a housing 3 having a front door 2 that can be opened and closed on the front surface. The front door 2 is provided with a display window 4 approximately above the center of the front surface, and the display window 4 faces the outer peripheral surfaces of the three reels 5 a to 5 c arranged inside the housing 3. . Further, around the display window 4, five winning line displays 6 for displaying a winning line that is effective across the display window 4 are provided.

  On the left end side of each winning line display 6, effective line display lamps 7a to 7e for displaying effective winning lines are provided. In addition, on the right end side of each winning line 6, a re-game display lamp 8 for displaying that the combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state is a re-game winning mode, and from the previous game start to the next game start. The game stop display lamp 9 for displaying the waiting time of the game, the winning display lamp 10 for displaying that the combination of the symbols displayed in a stopped state constitutes a predetermined winning mode, and the start switch 20 being operable A game start display lamp 11 for displaying the game medal and a game medal insertion lamp 12 for displaying that the insertion of the game medal is permitted are provided.

  The front door below the display window 4 displays a credit number display unit 61 for displaying the number of stored game medals (hereinafter referred to as credits) and a message indicating that a special game may occur. A chance display unit 62 for displaying the number of winnings in the special game and the number of possible general games, a payout number display unit 63 for displaying the number of game medals to be paid out at the time of winning, etc. The display section is provided. In addition, a payout display section 28 for notifying the number of payouts of game medals to be paid out for winning is provided in the upper front portion of the housing 3. Furthermore, a decorative portion 29 in which a plurality of decorative lamps (not shown) is arranged is provided at the uppermost front portion of the housing 3.

  On the front surface of the front door 2 positioned below the credit number display unit 61 and the like, a medal slot 16 for inserting game medals for games and a game medal for games within the credited range are displayed. A first bet switch 18 for inserting one by one, a second bet switch 19 for inserting two game medals to be used in a game within the credited range, and a game medal provided for a game within the credited range A maximum bet switch 20 is provided for inserting up to the maximum allowable bet number (for example, 3).

  A C / P switch (credit / payout switch) 21 for switching whether to credit or pay out the game medal acquired by the player is provided on the front surface of the front door 2 positioned below the medal slot 16 or the like. , Start switch 22 for starting rotation of each reel 5a-c on condition of insertion of game medals, and three for stopping rotation of each reel 5a-c individually corresponding to each reel 5a-c Stop switches 23a to 23c are provided.

  Further, at the bottom of the front door 2, a medal tray 24 for receiving game medals paid out as a prize is provided, and a medal payout opening 25 is provided so as to face the medal tray 24. Further, a sound transmission hole 26 is provided on the right side of the medal payout opening 25, and a speaker (not shown) is provided inside the housing 3 so as to face the sound transmission hole 26.

  In such a conventional slot machine 60, a game can be started by inserting a game medal. When the player operates the start switch 22 after the game start conditions are set, the plurality of reels 5a to 5c rotate and the plurality of symbols drawn on the surfaces of the reels 5a to 5c move at high speed. When the player operates the stop switches 23a-c corresponding to the reels 5a-c, the rotation of the reels 5a-c stops, and a plurality of symbols drawn on the surfaces of the reels 5a-c are stopped and displayed. The

  Here, when the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed becomes a predetermined combination, a game medal as a prize is paid out. In addition, a special game advantageous to the player as compared with the general game is performed on the condition that the combination of the symbols displayed in a stopped state becomes a predetermined special winning mode.

  This special game is a game called a so-called big bonus game or regular bonus game, and more game medals can be obtained as compared with general games.

  Further, in the conventional slot machine 60, the generation of a winning mode or a special winning mode is controlled by a control device (not shown). That is, in order to make the profits of the game store and the player fair, and to increase the fun of the game, the reels 5a to 5c are not stopped based only on the operation of the stop switches 23a to 23c, and the control device in advance. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to allow the generation of a special game. Only when the result of the lottery permits the generation of a special game, the stop control of the reels 5a to 5c is performed so that the combination of stop symbols becomes a special winning mode. Is going.

  Furthermore, the probability that a special winning mode will occur can be set in advance. For example, a probability setting switch (not shown) for setting the probability of occurrence of a special winning mode in six stages in the range of 1/240 to 1/300 is provided in the housing 3, and the setting set by this probability setting switch Based on the value, the control device performs rotation and stop control of the reels 5a to 5c, thereby generating a big bonus game.

  Further, in the slot machine 60 in which the probability of occurrence of the special winning mode is set to be high, if the game is continued indefinitely, an excessive profit is given to the player and the profit of the game shop is impaired. Become. Therefore, when the special game is ended, a game in the slot machine 60 is temporarily ended by performing a so-called stop process (refer to Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-246051

  In the conventional slot machine 60 described above, game information such as game support information, game history game information, winning effects, winning probability setting information, and error management information in the gaming machine is notified to a player or a game clerk. However, this game information could not be notified reliably and effectively.

  That is, in the above-described conventional slot machine 60, in order to notify the game information to the player or game store clerk, the payout number display unit 64 disposed on the front surface of the slot machine 60 is displayed, or from the speaker Means such as generating an alarm sound have been used.

  By the way, the payout number display unit 64 is generally configured by a 7-segment display, and information that can be displayed on the 7-segment display is a number, a pseudo alphabet, katakana, or the like. Therefore, in order to display game information on the payout amount display section 64, the game information must be coded.

  Such coded game information is difficult for a player to understand. In addition, it is difficult for a game clerk to store all of the coded game information, and there is a possibility that the game information may be read incorrectly.

Further, a plurality of display units 61 to 64 and decorative lamps for increasing the fun of the game are provided on the front surface of the conventional slot machine 60, and these are lit or blinking. Furthermore, various sound effects are generated from the speakers. Therefore, the player can simply display on the payout number display unit 64 which is not particularly conspicuous compared with the other display units 61 to 63, or generate an alarm sound between various sound effects. It is difficult to say that game information can be recognized surely and effectively by the game shop staff.
In order to deal with such inconvenience, it is conceivable to arrange a liquid crystal display device at an appropriate location on the front surface of the gaming machine and display game information using this liquid crystal display device.

  However, the game information that the player or game clerk wants changes based on the current gaming situation in the gaming machine, and the game support information, gaming history game in the gaming machine is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device. If all game information such as information, winning effects, winning probability setting information, error management information, etc. are displayed at once, it becomes difficult to determine which gaming information is most important in the current gaming situation. End up.

  In addition, the space on the front surface of the gaming machine is limited, and due to the arrangement of gaming devices such as reels 5a to 5c, the liquid crystal display device cannot occupy a large area. A liquid crystal display device having a display screen must be used. Therefore, a liquid crystal display device having a display screen of about 5 inches has a limit on the amount of information (for example, characters and symbols) that can be displayed at one time.

  Furthermore, in order to improve the service to the player, it is necessary to display a variety of game information. However, when the types of game information to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device are increased, the information required by the player is prepared. It is necessary to provide a means for getting to.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention has been proposed in view of the above-described circumstances, and it is fun to play a game by reliably informing a player or a game clerk of necessary game information according to the current gaming situation. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can sufficiently enjoy the game and can be easily maintained.

The gaming machine according to the present invention has the following features in order to achieve the above-described object.
The gaming machine according to the present invention is
Fluctuation display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game,
Starting means for starting the variable display of the symbol;
A stop means provided to be operable by the player and for stopping the symbol during the variable display;
Game information display means capable of displaying a plurality of types of game information related to the game,
In a gaming machine that gives a profit to a player when the symbol constitutes a predetermined stop display mode,
Providing game information switching means for switching game information displayed on the game information display means;
The game information displayed on the game information display means is grouped into a plurality of display modes,
An error display mode that displays the error status when an error occurs, a game effect mode that displays information related to the game effect during the period from medal insertion to medal payout, and various data and game machine specifications before game medal insertion And a menu mode.

The game information here is information related to the gaming machine, for example, past history information related to the number of special games in the gaming machine, gaming guide information related to explanation of gaming methods, etc., reel arrangement Game support information related to the game machine, game machine information related to the model name of the game machine, demonstration information of the game machine, error information related to errors such as lack of game medals, etc. Any information may be used as long as it is related information.
The value information here is information on the number of game medals stored in a game medal, a prepaid card or the like.

Since the gaming machine according to the present invention has the above-described configuration, the following effects can be obtained.
In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the game information display means is provided to display a plurality of types of game information related to the game, and the game information displayed on the game information display means can be switched by the game information switching means. .

  Therefore, by selecting and displaying game information adapted to the current game situation from a large amount of game information to be notified to the player or game store clerk, game support information, game history game information, Game information such as winning effects, winning probability setting information, and error management information can be reported reliably and effectively.

  Further, by switching and displaying the game information to be displayed on the game information display means in this way, it is possible to increase the amount of information such as characters that can be displayed in each game information.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the game information displayed on the game information display means is grouped by type of information.
Therefore, when the game information is switched by the game information switching means, the target game information can be selected quickly and appropriately.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the grouped game information is constructed with a hierarchical structure in at least one group.
Therefore, the target game information can be selected more quickly and appropriately. Further, since the game information is subdivided, the amount of information displayed on the game information display means can be further increased for each game information, and the game information can be notified more reliably and effectively.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described based on the drawings.
In the following description, a slot machine is taken as an example of a typical gaming machine.

<Slot machine>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a slot machine according to the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 1 according to the present invention includes a housing 3 having a front door 2 that can be opened and closed on the front surface. The front door 2 is provided with a display window 4 approximately above the center of the front surface, and the display window 4 faces the outer peripheral surfaces of the three reels 5 a to 5 c arranged inside the housing 3. . Also, around the display window 4, winning line displays 6a to 6e for displaying effective winning lines across the display windows 4 are provided. The winning line displays 6a to 6e are made up of a total of five lines, three horizontal lines and two diagonal lines intersecting the horizontal lines. In addition, effective line display lamps 7a to 7e for displaying an effective winning line are provided on the left end side of each of the winning line displays 6a to 6e.

  In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, three reels 5a to 5c are arranged in one display window 4, but a display window 4 may be provided for each reel 5a to 5c. In addition, although the number of valid pay lines is five, the number of valid pay lines may be any number such as seven or nine.

  Further, on the right end side of the winning line displays 6a to 6e, there is a re-game display lamp 8 which is turned on when a re-game is won, and a waiting time from the start of the previous reel rotation until the start of the next reel rotation is permitted. A game stop display lamp 9 for displaying, a winning display lamp 10 for displaying that a winning has occurred, a game starting display lamp 11 for displaying that the start switch 22 is activated, and the insertion of a game medal A game medal insertion lamp 12 is provided for displaying that the game is permitted.

  On the front surface of the front door 2 below the display windows 4a to 4c, an image display unit 13 for displaying game information is provided at substantially the center. The image display unit 13 is a device that functions as a game information display means, and includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an EL display, a CRT display, a dot matrix display, etc. can do.

  Furthermore, a selection switch 14 and a determination switch for selecting and determining display contents on the image display unit 13 are provided on the right side of the image display unit 13. The selection switch 14 and the determination switch are switches for selecting / determining display items in a menu display to be described in detail later. As shown in FIG. Determination switch 15. The selection switch 14 and the determination switch 15 function as a game information changeover switch.

  In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the reels 5a to 5c as the variable display means and the image display unit 13 are configured as separate devices. However, both of them are included in the same display device using a CRT display of about 17 inches. May be displayed. In that case, it is possible to cope by displaying a pseudo reel on the CRT as the reels 5a to 5c.

  Also, on the right side of the selection switch 14 and the decision switch 15, a medal slot 16 for inserting one game medal to be used for the game and a collective medal slot for simultaneously inserting a plurality of game medals for the game. 17 is provided on the left side of the image display unit 13, and a first bet switch 18 for inserting game medals to be used for the game within the credited range one by one, and the game within the credited range. A second bet switch 19 for inserting two game medals to be provided, and a maximum bet switch 20 for inserting up to the maximum allowable bet number (three in the present embodiment) of game medals provided for the game within the credited range. Is provided.

  Although not shown, a card unit is attached to the slot machine 1, and a game medal is inserted into the slot machine 1 by inserting a valuable medium such as a prepaid card and performing a game medal lending operation. Similarly, a card-type slot machine that can be credited to the credit unit may be used. In addition, a card-type slot that lends a predetermined number of game medals to the medal tray 24 by operating the hopper of the slot machine body by lending the game medals by providing a card unit attached to the slot machine 1 It may be a machine.

  On the front surface of the front door 2 positioned below the image display unit 13 and the like, a C / P switch 21 for switching whether to credit or pay out a game medal acquired by a player, and a game medal are inserted. As conditions, a start switch 22 for starting the rotation of each reel 5a-c, and three stop switches 23a-c for stopping the rotation of each reel 5a-c individually corresponding to each reel 5a-c. Is provided.

  In addition, a medal tray 24 for receiving game medals paid out as a prize is provided at the lower part of the front door 2, and a medal payout opening 25 is provided so as to face the medal tray 24. In addition, a pair of left and right sound transmission holes 26, 26 are provided on the front surface of the front door 2 located above the medal tray 24, and the sound transmission holes 26, 26 face the interior of the housing 3. Speakers 27 and 27 are provided, respectively.

  In addition, a payout display section 28 that displays the number of payout game medals to be paid for winning is provided at the upper front portion of the housing 3. Above the payout display section 28, a plurality of decorative lamps (see FIG. (Not shown) is provided. The decoration portion 29 is divided into a plurality of sections (for example, eight sections) in the left-right direction, and a decoration lamp is provided in each section, and these decoration lamps are turned on according to the gaming state. By playing or flashing, the fun of the game can be enhanced.

  The front door 2 located on the right side of the collective medal slot 17 is provided with a door key 30 for opening and closing the front door 2 and restarting the game after the hitting process. This door key 30 is interlocked with a stop release switch 31 (shown in FIG. 3) provided in the housing 3, and the front door 2 can be opened by inserting a key and turning it to the right. By turning to the left, the stop release switch 31 can be turned on to release the stop.

  Inside the case 3, reels 5 a to 5 c are rotatably arranged at positions where the outer peripheral surface faces the display window 4, and a game medal as a prize is placed at a position communicating with the medal payout opening 19. A hopper 32 (shown in FIG. 3) for dispensing is disposed. In addition, a control device 33 (shown in FIG. 3) for electrically controlling the slot machine 1 is provided inside the housing 3.

  On the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 5a to 5c, a light-transmitting reel tape on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed at predetermined intervals is attached. The types of symbols are, for example, “7”, “BAR”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Plum”, and 21 symbols are displayed for each reel 5a to 5c. Note that the types of symbols and the number of symbols displayed on the reels 5a to 5c can be changed as appropriate. For example, “bell”, “orange”, “person”, “animal”, “fish”, “JAC”, etc. can be used in addition to those described above, and more than one for each symbol. You may make it distinguish a design by giving coloring of.

  Further, in each reel 5a to 5c, three back lamps 34 (shown in FIG. 3) for transmitting and illuminating a symbol viewed through the display window 4 from the inner surface side of the reels 5a to 5c are arranged vertically and three times, respectively. It is provided one by one. By turning on the back lamp 34, each of the reels 5a to 5c can be illuminated from the inner surface, and the symbols to be stopped and displayed on the effective winning line can be highlighted.

<Games in slot machines>
In order to play a game in the slot machine 1 described above, first, a game medal is actually inserted into the medal slot 16, or one of the bet switches 18, 19, and 20 is operated, and the game is provided within the credit range. Game medals for Here, a winning line that is effective according to the number of inserted game medals is determined, and the corresponding effective line display lamps 7a to 7e are turned on. For example, when one game medal is inserted, one horizontal line at the center is valid, and when two game medals are inserted, three upper, middle, and lower horizontal lines are valid, and the maximum allowable When three game medals, the number of bets, are inserted, a total of five lines including three upper and middle horizontal lines and two diagonal lines are valid.

  Next, when the player operates the start switch 22, the reels 5a to 5c start to rotate all at once, and a plurality of kinds of symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 5a to 5c move up and down in the display window 4. Is done. When the rotation of the reels 5a to 5c reaches a predetermined speed, the respective stop switches 23a to 23c are activated, and when the player operates each of the stop switches 23a to 23c, the rotation of the corresponding reels 5a to 5c is stopped. To do.

Here, when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the activated winning line is in a predetermined winning mode, the number of game medals corresponding to each winning mode is paid out as a prize, or It is added as credit.
Whether or not to constitute a winning mode is determined by whether or not a lottery is performed in the control device 33, which will be described in detail later, and the lottery result permits the configuration of the winning mode. That is, when the lottery result permits the configuration of any winning mode, the reels 5a to 5c are controlled to stop so that the winning mode is set. On the other hand, when the lottery result does not permit the configuration of any winning mode, the reels 5a to 5c are controlled to stop so as not to be in the winning mode.

<Winning mode>
In addition to the general winning mode, the predetermined winning mode includes a special winning mode that is a starting condition for a special game that is more advantageous to the player than a general game. Further, the special winning mode includes a so-called big bonus game winning mode and a regular bonus game winning mode.
As another winning mode, there is a winning mode for starting a challenge time game.

  For example, when the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the activated winning line is “Watermelon”, “Watermelon”, or “Watermelon”, “Cherry” is stopped and displayed on the left display window. And a predetermined number, for example, 2 to 10 game medals are paid out. In this embodiment, 10 game medals are paid out and “Cherry” is stopped and displayed on the left display window when the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed is “Watermelon”, “Watermelon”, and “Watermelon”. In some cases, two game medals are paid out.

  In addition to this, when a replay winning mode is set and the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the activated winning line becomes “Plum” “Plum” “Plum” Replay can be performed under the same conditions as the game.

<Big Bonus Game>
The winning mode of the big bonus game described above is performed, for example, when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the activated winning line is “7”, “7”, “7”. The game is a game, and after a predetermined number, for example, 15 game medals have been paid out, more medals can be obtained compared to the general game, and a big bonus game advantageous to the player can be performed.

  In this big bonus game, you can play up to 30 games that are almost the same as general games. During the general game in this big bonus game, the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the activated pay line When “Watermelon”, “Watermelon” and “Watermelon” are selected, 10 game medals are paid out, and when “Cherry” is stopped and displayed on the left display window, 2 game medals are paid out and activated. When the combination of symbols stopped on the winning line becomes “Plum”, “Plum”, and “Plum” which are specific winning modes, 5 game medals can be paid out and up to 3 JAC games can be played. it can.

  General games in the big bonus game, except that there is no re-game winning mode, and there is a specific winning mode for shifting to the JAC game instead of the special winning mode that is the starting condition for the special game. In the combination of the stop symbols constituting the winning mode, the number of game medals to be paid out when the winning mode is configured, etc., the game is played under substantially the same conditions as the general game played outside the big bonus game.

<JAC game>
In a JAC game, a predetermined number of game medals, for example, one game medal is inserted and the start switch 22 is operated to start the rotation of the reels 5a to 5c. Then, the stop switches 23a to 23c are operated to operate the reels 5a to 5c. Stop rotation of c.
Then, when the combination of stop symbols becomes a predetermined combination, for example, “plum”, “plum”, “plum”, a predetermined number, for example, 15 game medals are paid out.

In this JAC game, the maximum number of games and the maximum number of winnings are limited. For example, the above-mentioned game is played 12 times, which is the maximum number of games, or the above-mentioned winning is 8 times which is the maximum number of winnings. When it reaches, the JAC game ends.
In addition to the above-described big bonus game, there is a special game winning mode called a so-called regular bonus game.

<Regular Bonus Game>
The regular bonus game winning mode is, for example, a game that is executed on the condition that the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the activated winning line becomes “BAR”, “BAR”, or “BAR”. Yes, a regular bonus game can be played after a predetermined number, for example, 15 medals have been paid out.
This regular bonus game has less profit than the above-mentioned big bonus game, and for example, the above-mentioned JAC game can be played at most once.

<Challenge time>
In addition to this, there is a game mode called challenge time.
The challenge time is, for example, after the big bonus game is played after the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the activated pay line becomes red “7” “7” “7”. It is a game that is executed on the condition that the bonus game has ended.

  In this challenge time game, the stop control based on the random number lottery of the reels 5a to 5c is not performed unless the lottery result permits the replay and the big bonus game winning. Therefore, during the game of the challenge time, it is difficult to configure a winning mode other than replay and big bonus game unless the so-called push technique is used. For this reason, it is possible to maximize the fun of the game for a player skilled in the game.

  In this challenge time game, a maximum net increase in game medals, a maximum number of games, and a lottery result to end are set, and the challenge time game ends when one of the end conditions is satisfied. That is, for example, if the number of game medals earned minus the number of game medals provided for the game exceeds 200, the number of games exceeds 99, or if a big bonus game is won, The game ends.

<Control device>
The series of gaming operations described above is controlled by the control device 33 provided in the housing 3.
The control device 33 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, the control device 33 includes a CPU 35, a ROM 36, a RAM 37, a clock circuit 38 for generating an operation clock signal for the CPU 35, and a probability setting unit 39 for setting the probability of occurrence of a big bonus game. ing.

  The ROM 36 stores processing procedures in the game of the slot machine 1 as a sequence program, and stores data such as a winning probability table for determining a lottery probability and the like, and the CPU 35 based on the sequence program. Etc. operate to control the game in the slot machine 1.

  The clock circuit 38 includes a clock pulse generator 40 for generating a reference clock having a predetermined frequency, and a frequency divider 41 for generating an operation clock signal for the CPU 35 by dividing the reference clock signal. .

  The probability setting unit 39 extracts a random number from a random number generator 42 for generating a certain range of random numbers according to the control of the CPU 35 and the random number generated by the random number generator 42, and transmits the random number to the CPU 35. A random number sampling circuit 43 is provided. The probability setting unit 39 is connected to a probability setting switch 44 for setting the probability of occurrence of a big bonus game.

  The plurality of I / O ports provided in the CPU 35 include a medal sensor 45 for detecting game medals inserted from the medal insertion ports 16 and 17, a first bet switch 18, a second bet switch 19, a max bet. A switch 20, a C / P switch 21, a start switch 22, a stop setting switch 46 for switching whether or not to perform stop processing, a stop release switch 31 for releasing the stop, selection of display contents on the image display unit 13 Selection switch 14 and decision switch 15 for making a decision, motor drive circuit 47, reel position detection circuit 48, reel stop signal circuit 49, hopper drive circuit 50, payout completion signal circuit 51, image display drive circuit 52, speaker drive circuit 53, a lamp driving circuit 54 is connected.

Hereafter, each said circuit is demonstrated in detail.
Stepping motors 55a to 55c for rotationally driving the reels 5a to 5c are connected to the motor driving circuit 47, and driving pulses are supplied to or stopped from the stepping motors 55a to 55c under the control of the CPU 35. As a result, the rotation of the reels 5a to 5c is started or stopped.

  The reel position detection circuit 48 is provided with a position detection sensor (not shown) including an optical sensor or the like for detecting the rotational position of the reels 5a to 5c. The reel 5a detected by the position detection sensor. A position detection signal of .about.c is transmitted to the CPU 35.

Stop switches 23a-c are connected to the reel stop signal circuit 49. When the player operates the stop switches 23a-c, this is detected and a stop switch detection signal is transmitted to the CPU 35.
The hopper driving circuit 50 is connected to a hopper 32 for storing game medals.

  To the payout completion signal circuit 51, a medal storage unit 56 and a medal detection unit 57 are connected. The medal storage unit 56 is a part for storing and storing game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 16 and the collective medal insertion slot 17 and game medals to be paid out as prizes. Until the predetermined maximum allowable storage number is reached, the medal medals are stored. It can be stored and stored. The maximum allowable storage number is, for example, 50 sheets. Up to 50 game medals are stored and stored, and the game medals exceeding the 50 sheets are actually paid out from the hopper 32 to the medal tray 24. The game medals actually paid out are counted when the medal detection unit 57 pays out the game medals from the hopper 32 to the medal tray 24. Then, in the payout operation of the game medal at the time of winning, when the added value added and stored in the medal storage unit 56 or the count value in the medal detection unit 57 reaches a predetermined payout number, the payout completion signal circuit 51 notifies the CPU 35. A payout completion signal is transmitted.

  The image display drive circuit 52 is connected to the image display unit 13 and displays an image on the image display unit 13 based on the control of the CPU 35.

  The speaker drive circuit 53 is connected to a speaker 27 for generating sound effects and the like, and the lamp drive circuit 54 illuminates a symbol visually recognized through the display window 4 from the inner surface side of the reels 5a to 5c. A back lamp 34 is connected.

  Further, the generation of a winning mode and a special winning mode is also controlled by the control device 33. That is, the reels 5a to 5c are not stopped based on only the operation of the stop switches 23a to 23c in advance in the control device 33 in order to make the profits of the game store and the player fair and increase the fun of the game. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to allow the generation of a special game. Only when the result of the lottery permits the generation of a special game, the stop control of the reels 5a to 5c is performed so that the combination of stop symbols becomes a special winning mode. Is going.

  For example, when the lottery result permits the occurrence of a special game, even when the operation timing of the stop switches 23a to 23c is slightly deviated from the timing at which the symbols that become the special winning mode are stopped and displayed. By controlling the rotation of the reels 5a to 5c, which is so-called “retraction”, the reels 5a to 5c are stopped so that the combination of stop symbols becomes a special winning mode. On the other hand, if the lottery result does not permit the occurrence of a special game, even if the stop switches 23a to 23c are operated at the timing at which the symbol which is a special winning mode is stopped and displayed, so-called "slip" By controlling the rotation of the reels 5a to 5c, the reels 5a to 5c are stopped so that the combination of stop symbols does not become a special winning mode. The same control can be performed for a general winning mode.

<Game information>
Next, the game information displayed on the image display unit 13 will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
4 to 6 are explanatory diagrams and timing charts for explaining game information displayed on the image display unit 13 and display timing.

<Game information display mode in the image display unit>
The image display unit 13 displays various game information according to the gaming state of the slot machine 1, and these game information are grouped into three types of display modes.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 4, an error display mode for displaying an error status when an error occurs, and a period from the insertion of a medal to a medal payout (during initialization processing in a big bonus game, a regular bonus game, etc. Are grouped into three types of modes: a game effect mode for displaying a display related to a game effect, and a menu mode for displaying various data, use of a gaming machine, and the like before a game medal is inserted.

  Each of these modes has a priority for display, the error display mode is the first rank, the game effect mode is the second rank, and the menu mode is the third rank.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the display of each mode shifts to the menu mode when the error is canceled when the error display mode is displayed. When a game medal is inserted into the slot machine 1, the game mode is switched from the menu mode, and when the game is finished, the game mode is switched to the menu mode. Further, when an error occurs in the game effect mode, the mode shifts to the error display mode.

<Type of game information>
Information displayed on the image display unit 13 includes a plurality of pieces of game information related to the slot machine 1.
The game information is classified into three types of groups as described above, and the game information belonging to each group is constructed to have a hierarchical structure. This hierarchical structure will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the menu mode of the first layer, the past history mode, the game guide mode, and the game support mode belong as the second layer, and the game information of the third layer is further added to each mode. belong to.

  In the history mode of the second layer, the game information of the third layer includes a display of the number of operations of the big bonus game, the regular bonus game, the challenge time game, the big bonus game, the regular bonus game, Display of the number of games from the end of the operation of the range time to winning, display of a slump graph regarding the number of game medals paid out, display of the stop positions of the reels 5a to 5c in the past games (game history), and game medals Five types of game information, that is, display of total inserted number and total paid-out number (IN / OUT number) belong.

  In the second tier game guide mode, the third tier game information includes a game description display, a payout table display, a big bonus game, a regular bonus game, and a challenge time game description. Four types of game information belong to the display and display of the occurrence probability of a big bonus game, a regular bonus game, and a challenge time game.

  In addition, in the game support mode of the second hierarchy, two types of game information of the reel arrangement display and the chance start display belong as the third hierarchy game information.

  Although not shown, in the first stage of the game production mode, the second hierarchy includes, as the second layer, production display when winning a big bonus game, regular bonus game, challenge time game, big bonus game, regular bonus.・ Direction display at the time of game, challenge time game operation, big bonus game, regular bonus game, direct display of flag announcement of challenge time game, and other than these special games (including replay) Four types of game information of effect display at the time of winning a prize belong.

  Further, the game information classified into the error display mode does not have a hierarchical structure, but the game information may be constructed with a hierarchical structure also in this group.

  The data constructed in such a hierarchical structure is stored in the ROM 36 of the control device 33, and is transmitted to the image display unit 13 as a control code and control data by packet communication including one strobe and eight data. Is done.

<Slot machine status and display mode operation timing>
The display timing of each display mode described above will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the image display unit 13, display in each display mode is performed according to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1.

  First, a menu mode for displaying game information such as game history, game guide, game support, and the like during a period from when the power is turned on to the slot machine 1 until the insertion of a game medal is confirmed (S1), One of the error display modes that displays error information (error name and countermeasure) when an error has occurred on the machine side is displayed.

  Next, a period from when the game medal is inserted until the rotation of all the reels 5a to 5c stops, that is, the insertion of the game medal is confirmed (S1), and the start switch (start lever) 22 is operated ( S2), all the reels 5a to 5c start to rotate (S3), and the respective stop switches (stop buttons) 23a to 23c are operated sequentially (S4), and the corresponding reels 5a to 5c are stopped (S5). During the period until the stop of all reels 5a to 5c is confirmed (S6), when the game medal is inserted, when the start switch 22 is turned on, and when each of the stop switches 23a to 23c is turned on, the picture is switched. A game effect mode for effecting is displayed.

  Next, all reels are stopped and a prize check and a game medal are paid out (S7), and a big bonus game, a regular bonus game, and a replay gaming state are set based on the winning mode (S8). ) During the Big Bonus Game, Regular Bonus Game, and when the Big Bonus Game, Regular Bonus Game is activated, a game production mode in which the game is produced by changing the design, One of the error display modes that display error information (error name and countermeasure) when an error has occurred is displayed.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, a mode in which display is permitted and a mode in which display is not permitted are set depending on the stage of game progress. For example, the menu mode is not displayed while a game in the slot machine 1 is in progress, and display is permitted only in a state where the slot machine 1 accepts the next game (a state where a game medal is accepted in FIG. 6 (S1)). Has been. Further, the error display mode is not displayed until the start switch 22 is turned on and all the reels 5a to 5c are stopped and displayed.

<Transition timing to each display mode>
In each display mode, a menu having a hierarchical structure is displayed for each display mode. The transition timing to each display mode will be described based on FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, when power is turned on to the slot machine 1 (including the case of resetting), a logo such as a company name and model name is displayed on the image display unit 13 (S11). Is displayed (S12), and the mode is shifted to the menu mode. In this menu mode, past history, game guide, game support, and three types of mode names and EXIT for shifting from the menu mode to the higher mode (logo display and opening demonstration animation display) are displayed (S13). .

  Here, the insertion of the game medal is monitored, and when the game medal is inserted (S14), the game effect mode is entered (S21). In the game effect mode, the occurrence of an error is monitored (S22), and when an error occurs, the process shifts to an error display mode (S31). On the other hand, if no error has occurred, a game effect linked to the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is performed during the period until the game is over (S23), and when the game is over (S24), the selection switch 14 and the decision are made. When there is an input from the switch 15 (S25) or after a predetermined wait time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses (S26), the mode is shifted to the menu mode.

  In the error display mode, the name of the error that has occurred and a coping method for the error are displayed (S32). When the error is canceled (S33), the mode is shifted to the menu mode.

  Further, after the menu is displayed in the menu mode (S13), if the game medal is not inserted and the selection switch 14 and the decision switch 15 are operated (S15), each selected mode (past history mode, (Game guide mode, game support mode). On the other hand, if the game medal is not inserted (S14), and the selection switch 14 and the decision switch 15 are not operated until a predetermined wait time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses (S16), a logo display is displayed. (S11) The following operation is performed.

  In the past history mode, five types of display contents, such as the number of bonuses, the number of games, the slump graph, the exit history, the number of IN / OUT, and the EXIT for shifting from the past history mode to the upper mode (menu mode) are displayed. (S41). In the past history mode, when five types of display contents other than EXIT are selected (S42), game information based on the selected display contents is displayed (S43). On the other hand, if EXIT is selected while the menu is being displayed (S42), the menu mode is entered. Further, when EXIT is selected after the game information is displayed (S43) (S44), the display returns to the menu display.

  In the game guide mode, in order to shift from the game guide mode to the higher mode (menu mode), the game description mode, the payout table, the game description of the big bonus game and the regular bonus game, the bonus display probability, and the four types of display contents EXIT is displayed (S51). In this game guide mode, when four types of display contents other than EXIT are selected (S52), game information based on the selected display contents is displayed (S53). On the other hand, if EXIT is selected while the menu is being displayed (S52), the menu mode is entered. Further, when EXIT is selected after the game information is displayed (S53) (S54), the display returns to the menu display.

In the game support mode, two types of display contents, a reel arrangement (eye guide) and a chance outcome table, and an EXIT for shifting from the game support mode to the higher mode (menu mode) are displayed (S61). In this game support mode, when two types of display contents other than EXIT are selected (S62), game information based on the selected display contents is displayed (S63). On the other hand, if EXIT is selected while the menu is being displayed (S62), the menu mode is entered. Further, when EXIT is selected after the game information is displayed (S63) (S64), the display returns to the menu display.
The display in each mode described above will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS.

<Error display mode>
The error display mode is a mode for displaying an image of the type of error that has occurred in the slot machine 1 and a coping method thereof. For example, an error content as shown in FIG. 10 is displayed. The error display shown in FIG. 10 indicates that there are not enough game medals in the hopper 32 of the game medal payout device, and another error display is performed corresponding to the error content.

  When an error occurs in the conventional slot machine 60, an error code is displayed on an error display composed of a 7-segment display or the like. However, the error code is composed of two English characters, and it is difficult to instantly understand the content of the error. In particular, the player cannot understand the details of the error that has occurred, causing a sense of frustration or dissatisfaction that the game cannot be continued.

  Therefore, as in the present embodiment, the error type and its coping method can be displayed in an image on the image display unit 13 so that the details of the error can be understood in detail, and the error can be quickly released by, for example, contacting a staff member. Therefore, the inconvenience of impairing the fun of the game is eliminated.

  The image display unit 13 may display an error image, and an error display unit such as a 7-segment display unit may be provided to display an error code on the error display unit. This error code includes, for example, a RAM error “rr”, a inserted medal passage time error “CE”, a inserted medal passage check error “CJ”, a inserted medal auxiliary storage full error “Co”, and a inserted medal retrograde error Is displayed as “Cr”, the game medal payout device empty error as “HE”, the game medal payout device jam error as “HJ”, and the illegal hit error as “EE”.

<Game production mode>
In the game production mode, a big bonus game, regular bonus game, challenge time, etc. are awarded at the time of winning or operating, and notification that these special games are allowed to occur is set. For example, a character or the like is displayed on the image display unit 13 in accordance with a sound effect generated from the speaker 27, for example. In addition, it may be configured to display an image according to the current game situation even in a normal game or a re-game other than when winning or operating these special games.

  In the conventional slot machine 60, a decoration lamp is lit or blinked or a sound effect is generated from the speaker 27 as an effect at the time of winning or operating a special game. Further, when a flag for permitting the occurrence of a special game is set, the decoration lamp blinks or lights, notification by the chance display unit 62 including a 7-segment display, etc. A sound was generated. However, it has been difficult to say that a special game winning or the like can be effectively produced only by using a decoration lamp, a 7-segment display, or the like.

  Thus, as in the present embodiment, when a special game is won or activated, characters and the like are displayed on the image display unit 13, thereby enhancing the effect of the game and increasing the fun of the game.

<Menu mode>
The menu mode is a mode for selecting what kind of game information is to be displayed when the game information is displayed on the image display unit 13. For example, a menu as shown in FIG. 11 is displayed. That is, in the menu mode, as shown in FIG. 11, three types of mode names of past history, game guide, and game support in the slot machine 1 and a higher mode from the menu mode (logo display and opening demonstration animation display) EXIT for shifting to is displayed.

  Here, when the selection switch (selection button) 14 is operated to highlight the desired mode and the determination switch (decision button) 15 is operated, the mode can be shifted to the reverse display. For example, by operating the selection switch 14 to highlight the “past history mode” (FIG. 11A) and operating the decision switch 15, it is possible to shift to the past history mode (FIG. 11B). ). By the same operation, the game guide mode (FIGS. 11 (c) and 11 (d)), the game support mode (FIGS. 11 (e) and (f)), the upper mode (logo display and opening demonstration animation display; FIG. 11 (g) ).

  It should be noted that, if any mode is not selected / determined within a predetermined wait time on the display screen of the menu mode, it may be configured to shift to the higher mode. With such a configuration, even if a player who cannot understand the operation method performs an erroneous operation, the player can return to the initial state if left unattended.

<Past history mode>
The past history mode is a mode for displaying the number of bonuses, the number of games, the slump graph, the output history, the number of IN / OUT, etc. in the slot machine 1, and for example, an image as shown in FIG. 12 is displayed. The

  In the past history mode (FIG. 12A), when the selection switch 14 is operated to highlight the desired history content and the decision switch 15 is operated, the highlighted history content is displayed as an image. For example, the number of bonuses can be displayed by operating the selection switch 14 to highlight “Bonus times” and operating the decision switch 15. By the same operation, it is possible to display the number of games, the slump graph, the turn history, and the number of IN / OUT.

  In the bonus number display, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), the number of operations of the big bonus game and the regular bonus game on the current day, the previous day and the previous day in the slot machine 1 are displayed as images.

  In the number-of-games display, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), the number of games from the end of the previous, previous and previous big bonus game or regular bonus game operation to the present in the slot machine 1 The mode of the special game is displayed as an image.

  In the slump graph display, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), the fluctuation of the payout rate until now in the slot machine 1 is displayed as an image by a line graph.

  In the appearance history display, as shown in FIG. 12E, the stop positions and symbols of the reels 5a to 5c from the previous game to the previous game in the slot machine 1 are displayed as images.

  In the IN / OUT display, as shown in FIG. 12F, the total number of game medals inserted (IN) and the total number of payouts (OUT) up to the present in the slot machine 1 are displayed as images.

  The display contents in each display mode are not limited to those described above, and other game information relating to the past history of the slot machine 1 may be displayed. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the history regarding the big bonus game and the regular bonus game is displayed as the special game, but in addition thereto, the history regarding the challenge time may be displayed.

  Also, in the lower hierarchy of the past history mode (bonus count, game count, slump graph, appearance history, IN / OUT count), the screen shifts to the menu mode when a predetermined wait time elapses, but the EXIT selection field is displayed as an image. However, it may be configured to shift to the menu mode by selecting and determining this EXIT.

  In this way, by displaying the number of bonuses, the number of games, the slump graph, and the number of IN / OUT that were not notified to the player in the conventional slot machine 60 on the image display unit 13, the player can preliminarily display the slot. It is possible to obtain information about the machine 1 and determine whether or not to play a game in the slot machine 1 based on the player's own judgment.

Further, by displaying the outcome history, the tendency of the outcome in the slot machine 1 can be known, and a player who is skilled in the game can exhibit a technique such as so-called eye-opening, which is immature in the game. The player can use it as a material for determining whether or not to play a game in the slot machine 1.
By receiving the provision of such game information, the player can enhance the fun of the game and can play the game with peace of mind.

<Game guide mode>
The game guide mode is a mode for displaying a game description, a payout table, a game description of a big bonus game and a regular bonus game, a bonus probability, and the like in the slot machine 1, for example, an image as shown in FIG. Is displayed.

  In the game guide mode (FIG. 13A), when the selection switch 14 is operated to highlight the desired guide content and the decision switch 15 is operated, the highlighted guide content is displayed as an image. For example, when the selection switch 14 is operated to highlight “game description” and the decision switch 15 is operated, the game description is displayed. By the same operation, it is possible to display the payout table, the game description of the big bonus game and the regular bonus game, and the bonus probability.

  In the game explanation display, as shown in FIG. 13B, an explanation of the game method and the like in the slot machine 1 is displayed as an image.

  In the payout table display, as shown in FIG. 13C, a combination of symbols to be awarded and the number of game medals to be paid out when the combination is configured are displayed as an image.

  In the game explanation display of the big bonus game and the regular bonus game, as shown in FIG. 13D, the explanation of the game method of each bonus game is displayed as an image.

  In the bonus probability display, as shown in FIG. 13E, the lottery probability of the big bonus game and the regular bonus game is displayed as an image.

  The display contents in each display mode are not limited to those described above, and other game information related to the game guide of the slot machine 1 may be displayed. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the game description related to the big bonus game and the regular bonus game is displayed as the special game, but in addition to this, the game description related to the challenge time may be displayed.

  In the lower level of the game guide mode (game description, payout table, big bonus game and game description of regular bonus game, bonus probability), the menu mode is entered when a predetermined wait time elapses. May be displayed, and the menu mode may be entered by selecting and determining this EXIT.

  In the conventional slot machine 60, a simple game description and a payout table are displayed on the payout display section 28 and the like provided at the upper front of the housing 3. For this reason, since it becomes a display in a limited area, it is difficult to say that the explanation to the player is sufficient. Further, in the conventional slot machine 60, the bonus probability is not displayed, and there is no way to know the detailed contents of the game only by referring to the explanation described in a magazine or the like. For this reason, only some of the players who understand the description of the magazine and the like can fully enjoy the fun of the game, and many of the other players only play games casually.

  Therefore, as in the present embodiment, by displaying the game description, the payout table, the bonus probability, and the like on the image display unit 13, it is possible to give a sufficient game description to the player, and all the players You will be able to enjoy the fun of gaming as well.

<Game support mode>
The game support mode is a mode for displaying an image of the reel arrangement, the reach and the like in the slot machine 1, and an image as shown in FIG. 14, for example, is displayed.

  In the game support mode (FIG. 14A), when the selection switch 14 is operated to highlight the desired support content and the decision switch 15 is operated, the highlighted support content is displayed as an image. For example, when the selection switch 14 is operated to highlight the “reel arrangement” and the determination switch 15 is operated, the arrangement of “7” and “BAR” in each reel 5a to 5c is displayed as an image. By the same operation, the reach table can be displayed as an image.

  In the reel arrangement display, as shown in FIG. 14B, the positions of “7” and “BAR” in the reels 5a to 5c of the slot machine are displayed as images.

  In the reach display, as shown in FIG. 14C, a so-called chance game (reach game) that is stopped when a special game is permitted in the internal lottery is displayed as an image.

  The display contents in each display mode are not limited to those described above, and other game information related to the game support of the slot machine 1 may be displayed. For example, in the embodiment described above, the game support related to the big bonus game and the regular bonus game is displayed as the special game, but in addition to this, the game support related to the challenge time may be displayed.

  In the lower hierarchy of the game support mode (reel arrangement, reach), the mode shifts to the menu mode when a predetermined wait time elapses. The menu mode is displayed by displaying the EXIT selection field and selecting / determining this EXIT. You may comprise so that it may transfer to.

  In the conventional slot machine 60, the arrangement of the reels 5a to 5c and the so-called chance outcome that is stopped when the special game is permitted in the internal lottery are not displayed and are described in a magazine or the like. The only way to know the reel arrangement was to refer to the explanation. For this reason, only some of the players who understand the description of the magazine and the like can fully enjoy the fun of the game, and many of the other players only play games casually.

  Therefore, as shown in the present embodiment, by displaying the reel arrangement, the chance outcome, and the like on the image display unit 13, a player skilled in the game can exhibit a technique such as a so-called eye-opening. An inexperienced player can use it as a material for determining whether or not to play a game in the slot machine 1.

<Display of manufacturer and type of gaming machine>
In the gaming machine manufacturer and type display mode that is first displayed on the image display unit 13 after the slot machine 1 is powered on, the model name, manufacturer name, model type, etc. of the slot machine 1 are displayed as an image. .

  In this way, by displaying the manufacturer of the slot machine 1 and the like, it is possible to appeal the model name and manufacturer name to the player, and the player can use the game by misunderstanding the model type. Trouble can be prevented.

  In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine 1 has been described as an example of a representative gaming machine. However, the present invention is also applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko machine, a pachislot gaming machine, and a sparrow ball gaming machine. be able to.

1 is a perspective view of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. Front view of the selection switch / decision switch of the slot machine shown in FIG. Schematic configuration diagram of the control device of the slot machine shown in FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship of each display mode displayed on an image display part. Explanatory drawing showing the hierarchical structure of the menu mode displayed on the image display section Explanatory drawing which shows the display timing of each display mode displayed on an image display part. The flowchart which shows the display procedure of the game information in an image display part The flowchart which shows the display procedure of the game information in an image display part The flowchart which shows the display procedure of the game information in an image display part Illustration of the error mode displayed on the image display Illustration of menu mode displayed on the image display Explanatory diagram of past history mode displayed on the image display Illustration of the game guide mode displayed on the image display Explanatory drawing of the game support mode displayed on the image display device Front view of a conventional slot machine

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2 Front door 3 Case 4 Display window 5 Reel 6 Winning line display 7 Effective line display lamp 8 Regame display lamp 9 Game stop display lamp 10 Winning display lamp 11 Game start display lamp 12 Game medal insertion lamp 13 Image display Part 14 Selection switch 15 Determination switch 16 Medal insertion slot 17 Collective medal insertion slot 18 First bet switch 19 Second bet switch 20 Max bet switch 21 C / P switch 22 Start switch 23 Stop switch 24 Medal tray 25 Medal payout opening 26 Through Sound hole 27 Speaker 28 Dividend display part 29 Decoration part 30 Door key 31 Stop release switch 32 Hopper 33 Controller 34 Back lamp 35 CPU
36 ROM
37 RAM
38 Clock circuit 39 Probability setting unit 40 Clock pulse generator 41 Frequency divider 42 Random number generator 43 Random number sampling circuit 44 Probability setting switch 45 Medal sensor 46 Stop setting switch 47 Motor drive circuit 48 Reel position detection circuit 49 Reel stop signal circuit 50 Hopper drive circuit 51 Dispensing completion signal circuit 52 Image display drive circuit 53 Speaker drive circuit 54 Lamp drive circuit 55 Stepping motor 56 Medal storage unit 57 Medal detection unit 60 Conventional slot machine 61 Credit number display unit 62 Chance display unit 63 Number of objects Display part 64 Number of payout display part

Claims (1)

Fluctuation display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game,
Starting means for starting the variable display of the symbol;
A stop means provided to be operable by the player and for stopping the symbol during the variable display;
Game information display means capable of displaying a plurality of types of game information related to the game,
In the gaming machine that gives a profit to the player when the symbol constitutes a predetermined stop display mode,
Providing game information switching means for switching game information displayed on the game information display means;
The game information displayed on the game information display means is grouped into a plurality of display modes,
An error display mode that displays the error status when an error occurs, a game effect mode that displays information related to the game effect during the period from medal insertion to medal payout, and various data and game machine specifications before game medal insertion And a menu mode for the game machine.

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