JP3474804B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a slot machine.
More specifically, those with the same lottery probability data
By using it as communication data, lottery probability data
The capacity required for storage can be compressed, and the internal storage device
Slot machines that can save
Is what you do. [0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a slot machine, each winning
The lottery probability data for each item includes the number of inserted medals and the lottery
By setting values for determining the probability and each winning item,
It is divided into multiple sections, and independent numerical values are set for each section.
Was. Specifically, for example, Table 1
(Hereinafter referred to as “BB game”)
Shows the lottery probability data of each winning item of the general game in the case. What
This lottery probability data indicates that the general game count is 16384
It indicates the number of appearances during the round, and is the lottery probability in Table 1.
The value obtained by dividing the value of the data by 16384 is the extraction of the winning item.
It is the selection probability. [0003] The number of inserted medals is one to three.
It is set in three stages of, to determine the lottery probability
The setting values are set in six steps from 1 to 6. Soshi
The winning items are "bell" and "
Squid "," Replay "and" Cherry "
And the special prize BB game mentioned above,
Total with the minus game (hereinafter referred to as "RB game")
Six items are set. [0004] [Table 1][0005] These three stages of medal insertion number
, Six setting values, and six winning items, 3
× 6 × 6 divided into a total of 108, independent for each category
The numerical value of the selected lottery probability data is set. This lottery
The rate data is stored in advance in the storage device of the slot machine.
It is something that is remembered. Meanwhile, recent slot machines
Informs the player of the winning effect and the winning flag
With regard to the production for
There are many effects patterns that can be set.
Required in the storage device inside the slot machine for
Storage capacity is increasing. [0006] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION However, the conventional
Slot machines have a lot of storage capacity for productions etc.
Is required, while the entire internal storage
In many cases, the storage capacity remains the same,
There is a problem that the capacity is running short
Was. [0007] Therefore, each of the claims described in each claim
The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the related art.
The purpose is to:
is there. (Claim 1) That is, the invention according to claim 1 uses common data.
Can compress lottery probability data
Can save the storage capacity of the internal storage deviceMa
The lottery probability data depends on whether the common flag is established or not.
Easy selection of individual data or common data
Made it possible toOffer a slot machine
Trying to do it. [0008] [Means for Solving the Problems] (Features) Each invention described in each claim corresponds to each item described above.
The purpose of this invention is to achieve
Using the embodiment of the invention whose points are shown in the drawings,
I will tell. [0009] The symbols in parentheses indicate the embodiments of the invention.
The reference numerals used in the embodiments indicate the technical scope of the present invention.
It is not specified. Also, the drawing numbers are
The figure numbers used in the embodiments are shown to show the technical scope of the present invention.
It is not limited. (Claim 1) The invention according to claim 1 is characterized by the following points. That is, the slot machine (1) according to the present invention
(0) has a rotating reel (40) around which multiple symbols are displayed.
Reel unit (60) and a medal insertion condition
Star for starting driving of the reel unit (60)
Switch (30) and the drive of the reel unit (60) are stopped.
Stop switch (50) for stopping, and start
Operation of the switch (30) and the stop switch (50).
To control the rotation and stop of the rotating reel (40).
Game control device (20). The slot machine according to the present invention (10)
The game control device (20) performs a lottery to determine whether or not a prize is won.
A winning lottery means (110) is provided, and the winning lottery means (110) comprises:
Random number generation to generate random numbers for winning lottery within a predetermined area
Means (120), and a random number generated by the random number generating means (120).
A random number extracting means (130) for winning lottery to be extracted, and the random number
Out of all the random number areas taken by the generation means (120), each winning item is displayed.
Winning determination table having lottery probability data indicating the current number of times
(140), the random number extracted by the random number extracting means (130),
Based on the lottery probability data in the entry prize judgment table (140),
Each winning item in the whole area of the random number taken by the random number generating means (120)
Winning prize consisting of eye winning areasJudgmentCompare with area data,
A decision to determine the winning corresponding to the winning area to which the random number belongs
Setting means (150). [0012]And the lottery probability data is the random number
Predetermined occurrences of random numbers taken by the generating means (120) in all areas
Number of medals inserted, multiple
To be set for a stage and determine the lottery probability for that stage
Is determined by the set value and the winning item.
is there. Then, the lottery probability data includes individual data,
It has common data. Then, the winning determination table
Table (140) is an individual data table having the individual data.
Table (145) and a common data table having the common data.
(146) and a common flag data table having a common flag.
Cable (147). [0013]Then, the individual data is stored in the medal
Divided by the number of winnings, the set value and the winning item
Said lottery probability data, each said independent lottery
It is selection probability data. And the common data is
Determined by the number of inserted medals, the set value, and the winning item
The number of occurrences of the lottery probability data is the same
In that case, the lottery probability data
is there. Then, the common flag indicates the number of inserted medals.
Number, the set value and the winning item
If the lottery probability data is the common data,
Flag is established and the lottery probability data is
If the common flag is
It is characterized in that it is. [0014]Here, the “common flag” indicates the medal
Divided according to the number of inserted coins, set values and winning items
Is set, specifically, for example,
As shown in Table 3, the lottery probability data is common data.
In this case, the number “1” is set and the common flag is set.
Or it means that it holds. In addition, lottery probability day
If the data is individual data, the number “0” is set.
And the common flag is not set or established
Means that. Of course, the numerical values of "1" and "0"
Is not particularly limited to these,
If they are different from each other so that they can
The numerical value of is also good. (Action) According to the present invention, the lottery probability data of the winning determination table (140) is determined.
The data is divided according to the number of inserted medals, set values and winning items.
Not only individual data to be divided but also the number of inserted medals and settings
If the value and the value determined by the winning item are the same,
It has common data that puts them together. others
The lottery probability data in the winning determination table (140)
Independently classified according to the number of cards inserted, set values and winning items
Compared to the case where only individual data
Lottery probability data that must be stored in advance
Data and reduce lottery probability data.
Can be reduced. As a result, the winning determination table (1
Required to store lottery probability data of 40)
The storage capacity can be reduced, and the internal storage
The storage capacity can be saved. [0015]In addition, the number of inserted medals, set values and winnings
When acquiring lottery probability data determined by items,
The common flag of the communication flag data table (147) is
If there is, select the common data table (146),
Applicable common data from the common data table (146)
To get. In addition, the common flag data table (147)
If the common flag is not established, the individual data
Table (145) and select its individual data table (145).
From the relevant individual data. With this, lottery confirmation
Whether the rate data is common data or individual data
Selection can be made directly and in a short time.
Data can be easily obtained. [0016]The present invention specifically relates to, for example, a common flag.
The common flag of the data table (147) is established.
It would be nice if we could distinguish between the two patterns
For example, binary "1" and "0"
It can be expressed by numerical values. That is, a common flag
Data table (147) is at least one digit in binary
It is only necessary to have an area for storing the numerical value of. This
Therefore, each lottery probability data for each section
Compared to the case where the common flag data
From the increase in storage space due to the provision of the cable (147)
Also reduce the storage space by using common data.
Is much larger and, as a whole, Stored inside the device
Storage space required for storage
To save the storage capacity of the slot machine 10.
Can be. [0017]More specifically, for example, the table of the conventional example
In the case of 1, as described above, a four-digit decimal number
108 storage areas are needed to store them. On the other hand,
In the case of Table 2 above, as described above, one digit in binary
A storage area for storing 108 numeric values, and a 4-digit decimal number
This is the sum of 40 numerical values and the storage area. Compare both
By comparison, the latter is more storage space needed, so-called
The storage capacity can be reduced. [0018] DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (Description of the drawings) 1 to 5 show an embodiment of the present invention.
You. 1 and 2 are block diagrams of a slot machine, and FIG.
And FIG. 4 is a schematic flow chart of the operation of the slot machine, and FIG.
Shows the front view of the slot machine.
You. (Slot machine 10) In the figure, reference numeral 10 denotes a slot machine. The slot machine 10, as shown in FIG.
The housing 11 has a rectangular box shape. The central part and upper part of the housing 11
In the section, there is a square window-shaped display window 12 facing the player side
Is formed. The inside of the slot machine 10 is not shown.
There is no start switch 30 and stop switch 50
The operation controls the rotation and stop of the rotating reel 40.
Game controller 20 (see FIG. 1). (Game control device 20) Although not shown, the game control device 20 mainly includes a CPU.
It has a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like. So
CPU reads the program stored in ROM
By doing so, it functions as the following means (1) to (3).
You. (1) Normal game control means 70 (2) Special game control means 80 (3) Winning lottery means 110 In addition, as the game control device 20, the above (1) to
It is not limited to the means of (3) but includes other means.
You may go out. Also, the number of CPUs is not limited to one,
The control may be performed by two or more CPUs. (Input stage) In the input stage of the game control device 20, as shown in FIG.
The following parts are connected. (1) Start switch 30 (2) Stop switch 50 In addition, as the input stage, the above-mentioned (1) and (2)
It is not limited to arts. (Output stage) The output stage of the game control device 20, as shown in FIG.
Parts are connected. (1) Reel unit 60 (2) Hopper unit 65 The output stage includes the above-mentioned (1) and (2).
It is not limited to arts. (Start switch 30) The start switch 30 is, as shown in FIG.
The lever is located diagonally below the
Drive the reel unit 60 on condition that
It is for. (Stop switch 50) The stop switch 50 drives the reel unit 60.
It is for stopping. More specifically, the stop switch 50 is provided as shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, three switches corresponding to each reel 40
And one under each spinning reel 40
Is what is being done. (Reel unit 60) Although not shown, the reel unit 60 is plural, for example,
For example, three rotating reels 40 and each rotating reel 40 are individually rotated.
And a motor for rotating the motor. The outer peripheral surface of each rotating reel 40 has multiple
Several types of symbols are displayed. (Hopper unit 65) Although not shown, the hopper unit 65 is a result of the game.
To pay out medals to the player based on the
You. (Normal game control means 70) The above-mentioned normal game control means 70 is used for performing a normal game.
Things. That is, on condition that a medal is inserted, a star
When the switch 30 is operated, the reel unit 60 is driven.
Then, the three rotating reels 40 start rotating. Then
When one of the top switches 50 is operated, the corresponding
The rotation of the rotation reel 40 stops. And stop switch
When all three switches 50 are operated, the three reels 40 rotate.
Stops all. At this time, the effective line of the display window 12 is displayed in advance.
When the set symbol stops, the hopper unit 65
A predetermined number of medals are paid out via the system. In addition, medal
Instead of paying out, you may credit. To win
Is a small role prize that gives the player a profit,
Special prizes that give players even greater profits than
It has. And if the lottery result is a special prize
The special prize flag is established, and this special prize flag is established.
Inside, a set of stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 of the reel unit 60
The combination is a predetermined special winning symbol (for example,
For example, three "7" s on the active line)
Special games that are advantageous to the player on condition
Is formed. And the special prize flag by lottery
It was established, but the combination of the stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 is
If it does not match the other winning symbols, special
It is set so that the right to establish a separate winning flag is carried over.
ing. While the special prize flag is established, the special prize
Whether the prize symbols can be aligned on the activated line,
This is based on the timing of the stop switch 50. Ingredient
Physically, after operating stop switch 50, 190m
The rotation reel 40 is set to stop within s
Therefore, after operating the stop switch 50,
Drawing on the circumference of the rotating reel 40 that can be stopped inside
Special prize drawing in a pattern, for example, 4 drawable patterns
If a pattern is included, the rotating reel 40 is effective
A special winning symbol is drawn on the line and stopped. on the other hand,
Among these four drawable designs, special winning designs are
If it is not included, enter a special entry on the activated line.
The prize symbol cannot be pulled in and stopped.
The right to lag will be carried over to the next game.
In addition, the number of the drawable designs mentioned above is
Or when the reel 40 stops after the stop switch 50 is operated
It is determined by the interval and is limited to the above four
However, other numbers may be used. (Special game control means 80) The special game control means 80 is based on the lottery result of the lottery means.
To play special games that are advantageous to the player.
is there. The above-mentioned special games are roughly classified into the following.
There is a game. (1) BB game (specific introduction game) (2) RB game (specific game) The RB game is performed during the BB game,
It is performed independently even when not in the BB game.
You. And during the BB game, the lottery probability of the RB game
And the lottery probability of the RB game when not in the BB game
The normal game is played in a state where the height is relatively high. As the special game, (1)
And (2) are not limited to the game. Normal play
In the technique, although not shown, there is a pattern such as "7".
When three are aligned on the effect line, the hopper unit 65
Thus, for example, 15 medals are paid out. At this time,
The BB game starts. More specifically, the special game control means 80 is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. (1) BB game control means 90 (specific introduction game control means 9
1) (2) RB game control means 100 (specific game control means 101) (BB game control means 90) The BB game control means 90 controls the BB game.
It is for Specifically, when shifting to the BB game, B
RB game during B game is maximum 3 times or BB game
You can perform up to 30 regular games during the game. That is, heel
RB games up to 3 times
The maximum number of regular games in the game is limited to 30 times.
The BB game ends when any of the number of times is reached.
It is set to complete. Note that this
To get more medals in lot machines, RB
By the end of the third game, 30 regular games
The point is to perform many times within
You. (RB game control means 100) The RB game control means 100 controls the RB game
It is for. More specifically, when the game shifts to the RB game,
One dull is inserted, and the predetermined design of the rotating reel 40 is displayed.
Winners will be awarded if they are aligned on the center line of window 12
It is. And, in the RB game, a maximum of eight wins
Or, up to 12 games can be played. (Winning lottery means 110) The lottery means determines whether a prize is won based on a predetermined lottery probability.
A lottery for prize determination is performed. And winning
If the lottery result by the lottery means 110 is a prize,
A lag is established. And, as described above, the winning flag
During the establishment, the combination of the stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 is
The player will be notified on the condition that the winning
Payment of dull and profits such as special games
It is. Specifically, the winning lottery means 110
As shown, when roughly classified, the following means are provided. (1) Random number generating means 120 (2) Random number extraction means 130 (3) Winning determination table 140 (4) Determination means 150 In addition, as the winning lottery means 110, the above (1) to
It is not limited to (4). (Random number generating means 120) The random number generating means 120 generates a random number for a winning lottery in a predetermined area.
Within the range (for example, 0-16383 in decimal or 0-255
Etc.). Specifically, as shown in FIG.
Thus, when roughly classified, the following means are provided. (1) A random number generating means 121 (2) B random number generating means 122 (A random number generating means 121) The A random number generating means 121, as shown in FIG.
Games and BB games for which the special winning flag of the game is not established
Is used for lottery of general games while the special prize flag of the game is established
In the range from 0 to 16383 in decimal.
It generates random numbers in the box. (B random number generating means 122) The B random number generating means 122 is used for playing an accessory game of an RB game.
Used for a lottery of a game called the Wairoru JAC game
A random number in the range of 0 to 255 in decimal
To be generated. (Random number extraction means 130) The random number extracting means 130 is provided by the A random number generating means 121 or B
Randomness generated by the random number generation means 120 including the random number generation means 122
The number is set under a predetermined condition (for example, the operation of the start switch 30).
Work). Note that this extracted random number is
The extracted random number data is used. (Winning determination table 140) The winning determination table 140 indicates that the random number
Lottery probability data, which is the number of occurrences of each winning item in the total area
Data. Specifically, FIG. 1 and FIG.
As shown, when roughly classified, the following table is provided. (1) Winning determination table 141 for normal game (2) BB game winning determination table 142 (3) RB game winning determination table 143 (Normal game winning determination table 141) The normal game prize determination table 141 indicates that the BB game
And each entry of the normal game when not shifting to the RB game
It has lottery probability data of prize items. Specifically
IsTable 2As shown in the figure, lottery probability data for each winning item
Are the settings for determining the number of inserted medals and the lottery probability.
It is determined by the fixed value and each winning item. In addition, this extraction
The selection probability data appears when the number of general games is 16384
Indicates the number of times,Table 2Divide the middle value by 16384
The value obtained is the lottery probability. The number of inserted medals is one to three.
There are three levels to determine the lottery probability.
The fixed value is set in six steps from 1 to 6. And
Winning items are "bell", "watermelon", "replay"
(Replay) "," Cherry "," BB Game "and
And "RB game" in total. Soshi
These three levels of medal insertion and six-step settings
Value and the six winning items determine the lottery probability data.
Is defined. This lottery probability data
That is stored in advance in the storage device of the machine.
You. [0038] [Table 2]More specifically, as shown in FIG.
The general game prize determination table 141 is roughly divided into the following.
It has a table. (1) Individual data table 145 (2) Common data table 146 (3) Common flag data table 147 (Individual data table 145) The individual data table 145 contains the number of inserted medals, lottery
Classified by set value for determining probability and winning items
That have individual data with independent values.
is there. This individual data is a lottery probability data as shown in Table 2.
In the data, for example, winning one medal
Set value of item “Cherry” is set to “3-6”
Shown at "14", "15", "16" and "17"
Things. Specifically, in Table 2, individual data
Are included in a total of 23 items.
A data table 145 is formed. (Common data table 146) The common data table 146 includes a medal insertion number, a lottery
Determined by the set value for determining the probability and the winning item
If the values to be output are the same,
Data. This common data is shown in Table 2.
In such lottery probability data, for example,
The winning number is one, and the setting value of the winning item "bell" is "1 to 6"
Lottery probability data "711" set in
The number of coins inserted is one and the setting value of the winning item "Cherry"
The lottery probability data “1” set in “1” and “2”
3 "and 1 to 3 medals, and the winning item" Replay
Lottery probability data set to "1-6"
Tab "2245" or the like. In particular,
In Table 2, a total of 17 common data items are included.
A common data table 146 is formed from these common data.
Is what it is. (Common flag data table 147) The common flag data table 147 indicates the number of inserted medals.
Number, set value for determining the lottery probability, and winning items
And if the data is common data
It has a common flag. And this common hula
Depending on whether the common flag of the
Individual data in the individual data table 145 or
Select any of the common data in data table 146
It is to be. Specifically, for example, as shown in Tables 2 and 5
Like, when the lottery probability data is common data
For the common flag, the numerical value “1” is set in the common flag, and the common flag is set.
Indicates that the lag is being established. Also, lottery probability
If the data is individual data, the common flag
Indicates that the numerical value “0” is set and the common flag is established.
Indicates that there is no state. That is, the number of inserted medals
Common flag data classified by number, setting value and winning item
Get the common flag from the data table 147, and
In the case of “1”, the common data table 146
Get data. When the value of the common flag is “0”
Obtains individual data from the individual data table 145
Things. This common flag indicates the number of inserted medals,
Set in all areas divided by value and winning item
ing. Specifically, for example, a lottery probability as shown in Table 2
In the case of the rate data, the number of input sheets is three levels, the set value is six levels,
Each of a total of 108 categories of 6 × 3 × 6 × 6 winning items
The individual common flags are set individually.
You. Thus, a common flag is required for all sections
However, the common flag is a binary number “0” or “1”.
And the storage area occupied by the storage device is
Each lottery probability data consisting of four digits in decimal
Data is much smaller than when storing
It can be. The common flag is set in the lottery probability data
Determine whether the data is common data or individual data.
Anything that can be done
Are not limited to "0" or "1"
Absent. (BB game winning determination table 142) The BB game winning determination table 142 indicates that the BB game
Lottery probability of each prize item of normal game in the case of shifting to
It has data. Specifically, as shown in Table 3.
The lottery probability data for each winning item
The number of sheets, set values for determining the lottery probability, and each winning item
Determined by the eyes. This lottery probability data is
As in Table 2, the number of appearances when the number of general games is 16,384
And the value in Table 3 was divided by 16384
The value is the lottery probability. [0042] [Table 3]The number of inserted medals is one to three.
There are three levels to determine the lottery probability.
The fixed value is set in six steps from 1 to 6. And
Winning items include "bell", "plum", "RB game"
And "Cherry" are set in total.
And these three levels of medal insertion number and six levels
Lottery probability data based on the set value and the four winning items
Is to be determined. This lottery probability data
Pre-stored inside the storage device of the cutting machine
It is. More specifically, as shown in FIG.
The game winning determination table 142 is roughly divided into the following tables.
Cable. (1) Individual data table 145 (2) Common data table 146 (3) Common flag data table 147 The contents of (1) to (3) above are based on the normal game prize
In the setting table 141, the same
Therefore, the description is omitted. (RB game winning determination table
143) The RB game winning determination table 143
That have lottery probability data for winning a prize during the game
You. Specifically, the RB game winning determination table 143
Is, for example, as shown in Table 4. [0045] [Table 4]That is, the lottery probability data indicates that
Limited to the case where only one piece is inserted, determine the lottery probability
Regardless of the set value for
And either a prize or no prize
It becomes. This RB game winning determination table 14
Lottery probability data of 3 appears in 256 times of RB game
It shows the number of times, and the value in Table 4 was divided by 256
The value is the lottery probability. Therefore, the RB game
In all cases, the lottery probability data in the
Data, and the value of the common flag described above is
This corresponds to the case of “1”. (Determining means 150) The determination means 150 is configured to extract the random number extracted by the random number extraction means 130.
Number data and lottery probability data in the prize determination table 140
Based on each winning in the whole area of the random number taken by the random number generating means 120
Check with the prize judgment area data consisting of the prize area of the item
And a winning corresponding to the winning area to which the extracted random number data belongs.
The award is decided. Specifically, for example, the current game state is
Normal play without shifting to BB game or RB game
In the case of a technique, the number of medals inserted is one and the lottery
When the set value for determining the probability is set to 1
The winning determination area data is determined from the lottery probability data of
Are shown in Table 5. [0048] [Table 5] The determination means 150 first determines whether the common flag
The common flag is obtained from the data table 147. Its common
If the value of the flag is "1", the common flag is being established
In the common data table 146.
Get data. When the value of the common flag is “0”
In the state where the common flag is not established,
The individual data is obtained from the data table 145. Soshi
As shown in Table 5, lottery probability data for all winning items
After obtaining the data, draw the lottery probability data in order from the top of the table
As shown in the rightmost column of Table 5, random numbers are generated.
Each of random numbers (0 to 16383) taken by the means 120 in the entire area
Obtain winning determination area data including the winning area of the winning item
be able to. Then, the judgment means 150 includes the random number extraction means 130
Extracted random number data extracted by the A random number generation means 121
And the winning determination area data, and
To determine the prize corresponding to the prize area to which the data belongs.
You. Then, the winning flag is established. What
Table 5 shows the extracted random number data extracted by the random number extracting means 130.
In the case of not being included in the prize judgment area data shown in
Is something that comes off. In the case of the normal game during the BB game,
It is substantially the same as Table 5, for example, among the items in Table 5,
"BB" and "replay" disappeared, and the value differs from the value in Table 5.
Similarly, the winning determination area data
Is determined. And determining means similar to that described above.
The winning is determined by 150. Furthermore, RB
In the case of a game, the value of the common flag is equivalent to "1"
Case only, for example, as shown in Table 4, B
In the entire range of random numbers (0-255) taken by the random number generating means 122
The winning determination area data of 0 to 219
You. That is, the B random number generating means 122 is in the range of 0 to 255.
The extracted random number data generated within
If there is, it is a prize for a predetermined character in the RB game, and the prize is won.
The flag is established. And the extracted random number data
Is a value other than 0 to 219,
is there. (Operation of slot machine 10) Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 having the above configuration
Will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
You. First, as shown in FIG.
Started by medal insertion by players
The switch 30 becomes operable. And do not show
However, in the game control device 20, the start switch 30
ON / OFF is monitored and start switch 30 is operated.
Is determined. Then, proceed to step 101.
No. In step 101, the player
The start switch 30 is turned on. And the next
Proceed to step 102. In step 102, input
The number of tokens inserted by the sensor that senses the tokens
The number is obtained and the set value to determine the lottery probability
Is obtained. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103. In step 103, the winning lottery means 11
By the determination means 150 of 0, normal game, BB game or R
It is determined which game state the game B is in, and
The common flag data table of the corresponding winning determination table 140
Cable 147 is selected. Specifically, the winning lottery means 110
Of the normal game corresponding to the current game
Technical prize determination table 141, BB game prize determination table
Bull 142 or RB game winning determination table 143
The winning determination table 140 is selected. And select
Common flag data table 1 of winning determination table 140
47 or directly from the winning judgment table 140
Each prize item corresponding to the number of medals inserted and the set value of the game
Are obtained. In addition, the prize court for RB games
The setting table 143 includes one of the common data and the common flag.
As shown in FIG.
Directly without having the common flag data table 147,
The common flag is obtained from the RB game winning determination table 143.
It is set so that it can be obtained. And step 10
Proceed to 4. In step 104, a specific winning item
The common flag acquired in step 103 is established
It is determined whether or not it is. Specifically, the common flag
Is “1”, the common flag is established.
The lottery probability data contains common data.
You. When the common flag is “0”, the common flag
Is not established, and the lottery probability data
Different data is set. And the value of the common flag is
"1", it was determined that the common flag was established
In this case, the process proceeds to the next step 105. In step 105, the winning lottery means 11
The common data table 146 is selected by the determination means 150 of 0.
Selected from the common data table 146
Corresponding common data is obtained. Note that the RB game
In the case of the prize determination table 143, as described above, the common
RB game prize court without going through data table 146
The common data is obtained directly from the setting table 143. So
Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 106. In step 106, the winning lottery means 11
By the determination means 150 of 0, a specific medal insertion number and setting
Get lottery probability data of all winning items at a fixed value
Is determined. And the specific medal insertion number
And the lottery probability data of all winning items at the set value.
If it is determined that it has been acquired, go to the next step 107
move on. At step 107, the winning lottery means 11
The winning determination area data is created by the determination means 150 of 0.
It is. Specifically, for example, as shown in Table 5,
After the lottery probability data of the winning item is obtained, each lottery probability
By adding the data, a random number (for example,
Prize area of each prize item in the entire area of 0-16383)
Winning prize determination area data consisting of
is there. Then, as shown in FIG.
Proceed to. In step 201, the random number generating means 12
0 occurs in a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 16383)
Random numbers are extracted and extracted by the random number extracting means 130.
You. The extracted random numbers are used as extracted random number data.
You. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202. Step 20
In 2, in the determination means 150 of the winning lottery means 110,
The extracted random number data is compared with the winning determination area data.
You. And, as a result of such comparison, it corresponds to a specific winning item
The winning flag of the winning item is established.
Let Specifically, for example, if the extracted random number data is
Which winning item in the winning determination area data as shown in Table 5
It is to judge whether it is applicable. For example, 0-163
The extracted random number data of the random numbers generated in the area 83 is “1”.
021 ”, the winning determination area data in Table 5
Corresponds to "Replay" in the categories "713" to "2957"
That is, the winning flag of “re-game” is established. So
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203. At step 203, a winning flag is set.
It is determined whether it is standing. And the winning flag is
If it is determined that the condition is satisfied, proceed to the next step 204.
No. In step 204, the winning flag is established.
The winning of the symbol of the winning item is set. And next
To step 205. In addition, "drawing of the symbol of the winning item"
Specifically, “stop” is to operate the stop switch 50
After the rotation, within a predetermined time (for example, 190 ms)
The stop 40 is set to stop
After the switch 50 is operated, a predetermined time (for example, 190 m
s) Retraction on the circumference of the rotating reel 40 that can be stopped within
Winning in a possible design, for example, 4 drawable designs
A place where a winning symbol with a flag established is included
In this case, rotate the reel 40 to slide the pattern,
Draws the winning symbol on the
You. At step 205, a winning flag is set.
Kick skipping other than the symbol of the winning item that is standing is set
You. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206. In addition, winning prize
Kicking off other than the eye pattern is, specifically, Stops
After operating switch 50, there is no winning flag
Spinning reel so that the prize symbols are not aligned on the activated line
It stops by rotating 40. In step 206, the stop switch
The operation of the switch 50 is performed. Then, to the next step 207
move on. In step 207, kick a predetermined symbol
It is determined whether skipping has been performed. And the given figure
If it is determined that the pattern has not been kicked, the next
Proceed to step 208. In step 208, one symbol
Then, the rotating reel 40 is rotated. And the next step
Go to 209. In step 209, the one
The number of the symbols obtained by rotating the rotating reel 40 by the number of symbols
Whether it corresponds to the fourth item after the stop switch 50 is operated
Is determined. Then, the stop switch 50 was operated.
After that, the symbols are shifted by rotating the reel 40 one symbol at a time.
If the number is the fourth, the process proceeds to the next step 210. In step 210, the rotation reel 40
Stop rotation. As a result, the rotation
Of the slot machine 10 until the rotation of the rule 40 stops
I do. In step 104, a common flag is established.
If it is determined that they have not been performed, specifically, the common flag
Is "0", the common flag is not established
, And the process proceeds to the next step 108. At step 108, a winning determination table
Individual data is obtained from the file 140. Specifically, usually
During the game, the individual data of the normal game
Individual data is obtained from the data table
During the game, the individual data of the BB game winning determination table 142
Individual data is obtained from the data table 145. In addition,
In the RB game winning determination table 143 during the RB game
Does not have individual data, so individual data is
There is no case. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 106. In step 203, the winning flag is set.
If it is determined that is not established,
move on. Note that the case where the winning flag is not established means that
Specifically, for example, it is extracted by the random number extraction means 130
The extracted random number data is the winning determination area data as shown in Table 5.
Corresponding to “2991-16383”
This is a case where it does not correspond to a prize item and
You. In step 211, all the winning symbols
Is set. In addition, kicking of all winning symbols
To be set, the stop switch
After operating 50, all winning symbols are aligned on the activated line
Rotate the reel 40 to stop it
Is set to. And the next
Proceed to step 206. In step 207, a predetermined symbol
If it is determined that the kick has been performed, the next step 2
Proceed to 12. At step 212, one of the symbols
It is determined whether the pull-in is set for
You. Note that the retraction is described in step 204.
This is the same as that described above, and the description is omitted. And yes
It is determined that a pull-in has been set for any of the symbols
If so, the process proceeds to the next step 213. In step 213, the symbol is drawn.
It is determined whether or not it has been inserted. And pull in the symbol
If it is determined that it has failed, the process proceeds to the next step 210. Previous
In step 212, any symbol is drawn.
If it is determined that the writing is not set, the next step
Proceed to step 210. In the step 213,
If it is determined that the pattern has not been drawn, the next step
Proceed to step 208. [0071] The present invention is configured as described above.
Therefore, the following effects can be obtained. (Claim 1) According to the first aspect of the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.
You. That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention,
By using common data, lottery probability data can be compressed.
To reduce the storage capacity of the internal storage device.
Can beAlso, depending on whether the common flag is
Selection probability data is individual data or common data
Slots that can be easily selected
Machine can be provided.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an embodiment of the present invention and is a block diagram of a slot machine. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic flow chart showing the operation of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic flow chart showing an operation of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is an external front view showing the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Description of Signs] 10 Slot machine 11 Housing 12 Display window 20 Game control device 30 Start switch 40 Spinning reel 50 Stop switch 60 Reel unit 65 Hopper unit 70 Normal game control means 80 Special game control means 90 BB game control means 91 Specific Introductory game control means 100 RB game control means 101 Specific game control means 110 Winning lottery means 120 Random number generation means 121 A random number generation means 122 B random number generation means 130 Random number extraction means 140 Winning determination table 141 Normal game winning determination table 142 BB game Winning determination table 143 RB game winning determination table 145 Individual data table 146 Common data table 147 Common flag data table 150 Determination means

Claims (1)

(57) Claims: 1. A reel unit having a rotating reel on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, a start switch for starting driving of the reel unit on condition that a medal is inserted, and A slot machine comprising a stop switch for stopping driving of a reel unit, and a game control device for controlling rotation and stop of the rotating reel by operating the start switch and the stop switch. The game control device includes a prize lottery unit that performs a lottery to determine whether or not a prize is won, the prize lottery unit generates a random number for a prize lottery in a predetermined area, and the random number generation unit generates the random number. Random number extracting means for a winning lottery for extracting random numbers; and A winning determination table having lottery probability data indicating the number of times, a random number extracted by the random number extracting means, and a random number extracted by the random number extracting means. prize-format consisting of the winning area
And determining means for determining a prize corresponding to a prize area to which the random number belongs, wherein the lottery probability data is a random number of the random number generated by the random number generating means.
It consists of a predetermined number of appearances in all areas,
The number of medals inserted and the number of stages
Of the set value for determining the lottery probability of the
The lottery probability data includes individual data and common data.
The winning determination table includes an individual data table having the individual data, a common data table having the common data, and a common flag data table having a common flag.
The individual data includes the number of inserted medals, the set value,
And the lottery probability data classified by the winning item
The lottery probability data is independent of each other, and the common data includes the medal insertion number, the set value,
And the lottery probability data determined by the winning item
If the number of appearances is the same, put them together
The common flag includes the number of inserted medals, the set value,
And the lottery probability data classified by the winning items
Is the common flag when the data is the common data
And when the lottery probability data is the individual data,
Indicates that the common flag is not established.
A slot machine characterized by: