JP4821832B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, various lighting devices such as fluorescent lights and flashlights have been provided for the purpose of enhancing the interest of the player. It is the structure which raises the production effect of the content (for example, refer patent document 1).
JP 2001-218895 A

  However, simply flickering fluorescent lights, flashlights, etc. causes the player to get bored, and the game motivation decreases.

The present invention has been made in view of the above illustrated situation like, enhance the player's interest, and aims to provide a game machine capable of enhancing game motivation.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that when a gas is sealed together with a discharge electrode in a transparent container and a voltage is applied to the discharge electrode, the discharge electrode and the ground potential region of the container comprising a plasma tube discharge is performed between the, wherein the container design plurality of variable display unit for variably displaying a plurality provided certain electrode to correspond to a switching of the each particular electrode switches the discharge mode Is connected to a ground line provided in the gaming machine via the means, and the switching means switches the connection between the specific electrodes and the ground line, and applies a voltage to the discharge electrode. and voltage applying means for, and control means for switching control of the control and the switching means of the voltage by the voltage applying means, said control means, before depending on the variable display form of each of the variable display unit And characterized in that for switching control of the switching means.

According to the present invention, a plasma tube in which a gas is sealed together with a discharge electrode in a transparent container, and discharge is performed between the discharge electrode and the ground potential portion of the container when a voltage is applied to the discharge electrode. The container is provided with a plurality of specific electrodes corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display portions for variably displaying the pattern, and each of the specific electrodes is provided in the gaming machine via a switching means for switching a discharge mode. Connected to the ground line, and the switching means switches the connection between the specific electrodes and the ground line, and a voltage applying means for applying a voltage to the discharge electrode, and the voltage applying means And control means for controlling the switching of the switching means, and the control means performs switching control of the switching means according to the variable display mode of each variable display section. Increasing order, the player's interest, it is possible to enhance the game desire.

First, invention groups that can be extracted from the present embodiment are shown as means n (n = 1, 2, 3,...), And will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the present embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Means 1. A gas is sealed together with a discharge electrode in a transparent vessel, and a plasma tube is provided that discharges between the discharge electrode and a ground potential portion of the vessel when a voltage is applied to the discharge electrode. It is a gaming machine to play.

In the plasma tube, when a voltage is applied to the discharge electrode enclosed in the container, the gas enters a conductive plasma state, and a discharge occurs between the discharge electrode and a part of the inner surface of the container. Countless string-like discharge paths emit light by colliding with gas molecules and ions. When a voltage is applied, the string-like discharge light spreads radially and randomly around the discharge electrode, when it is considered that what is at the ground potential outside the container is present evenly. Move around randomly over time (hereinafter, this light emission mode is referred to as “random light emission state”). This light emission gives a fantastic impression unlike a light-emitting body in which a light-emitting portion such as a fluorescent lamp, a flashlight, a liquid crystal, and an LED is fixed, so that it can attract the player's interest.

The plasma tube can increase the luminance by increasing the voltage applied to the discharge electrode, and can also increase the number of string-like discharge lights.

The gas referred to in the present invention means a gas obtained by mixing neon, argon, xenon or the like alone, or these gases are ionized when a high voltage is applied to form plasma, and pink depending on the type of gas. It emits discharge light such as orange, green and blue. The plasma tube of the present invention is generally known as a plasma ball, a plasma panel or the like.

Further, the gaming machine referred to in the present invention includes a pachinko machine, a slot machine, or a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. As a basic configuration of a pachinko machine, an operation handle is provided, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is awarded to an operation port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area ( Alternatively, the identification information that is dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time as a necessary condition. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

In addition, the basic configuration of the slot machine includes variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, resulting from the operation of the start operation means (for example, start lever). Then, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. As the necessary condition that the confirmed identification information is the specific identification information, there is one provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player. In this case, examples of game media include coins and medals.

The basic configuration of the fusion of the pachinko machine and the slot machine is provided with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and starting operation means ( For example, the dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of the start lever), the dynamic display of the identification information is caused by the operation of the operation unit for stop (for example, the stop button), or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player is provided on condition that the display is stopped and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is specific identification information, and a ball is used as a game medium. In addition, there is a configuration in which a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display of the identification information, and many balls are paid out when a special gaming state occurs. It is.

Mean 2. In the gaming machine according to means 1, a ground electrode is provided on the surface of the vessel in the plasma tube, and the ground electrode is connected to a ground line provided in the gaming machine via a discharge mode changeover switch. It is characterized by.

According to the configuration of this means, the ground electrode can be set to the ground potential by switching the discharge mode changeover switch and connecting the ground electrode and the ground line. Then, the string-like discharge light emitted randomly from the discharge electrode is concentrated on the path from the discharge electrode to the ground potential region, and the luminance is increased, so that the light emission mode of the plasma tube changes dramatically (hereinafter, Such a light emission mode is referred to as “lightning light emission state”). Such effects can enhance the interest of the player.

Means 3. In the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2, the gaming machine includes a seating sensor that detects that the player is seated, and a voltage applied to the discharge electrode when the seating sensor detects that the player is seated. And a plasma tube control means for changing the voltage.

According to the structure of this means, when the seating sensor detects that the player is seated in front of the gaming machine, the plasma tube emits light by applying a voltage to the discharge electrode, or the voltage changes. The light emission mode such as the brightness of the plasma tube, the number of string-like discharge lights, and the emission color changes. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the game and attract interest.

Means 4. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a player for starting or stopping display of the variable display device. A slot machine comprising operation means and a game control means for controlling a gaming state by detecting that a predetermined game medium has been set by a player, or a combination of a slot machine and a pachinko machine, The game control means performs a lottery with a predetermined probability to determine a winning symbol combination, and a winning is determined when the combination of symbols when the variable display device is stopped matches the winning symbol combination. A determining means, a betting number detecting means for detecting the betting number of the game medium, and a probability variable for increasing a probability in the lottery means when the betting number is a predetermined value or more. It means, wherein a voltage is applied to the discharge electrode of the plasma tube when the probability is increased, or characterized by comprising a plasma tube controller means for varying the voltage.

According to the structure of this means, when the player increases the number of bets, the probability that the winning is determined increases. This increases the player's expectation for winning. At this time, by applying a voltage to the discharge electrode, the plasma tube emits light, or by changing the voltage, the light emission mode such as the brightness of the plasma tube, the number of string-like discharge lights, and the emission color is changed. Can do. Such a high production effect of the plasma tube can further enhance the player's expectation and interest. Here, as game media, together with game value units of tangible objects such as coins, medals, and pachinko balls, for example, a game value unit (so-called “credit”) corresponding to the amount of money inserted by inserting money into a game machine. And intangible game value units are included as in the case of playing a game within the range of the number of units.

Means 5. In the gaming machine according to means 4, the game control means controls the normal game control means that can be controlled to a normal game state that is a normal game, and a special game state that is advantageous to the player over the normal game state. Plasma that applies a voltage to the discharge electrode of the plasma tube or changes the voltage when a bonus combination that can shift to the special gaming state is won by the special gaming state control means and the lottery means And a pipe control means.

According to the configuration of this means, the player has won the bonus role by changing the light emission mode such as the presence or absence of light emission of the plasma tube, the brightness of the plasma tube, the number of string-like discharge lights, the light emission color, etc. I can know. As a result, the player can increase the expectation for the special game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state, and can increase the interest of the game.

Means 6. In the gaming machine according to means 4 or 5, a plurality of the variable display devices are provided, and the game control means is one variable display in which the combination of symbols of the variable display devices stopped by the operation means is changing. Reach determination means for determining a reach state when it matches the winning symbol combination except for the device, and when it is determined to be the reach state, a voltage is applied to the discharge electrode of the plasma tube, or the voltage is And a plasma tube control means for changing.

In the above-mentioned “reach state”, except for one variable display device that is changing, it matches the winning symbol combination and is in a state of one step further, so the player has a sense of expectation for winning. According to the structure of this means, the presence / absence of light emission from the plasma tube, the brightness of the plasma tube, the number of string-like discharge lights, the light emission color, etc. change in the reach state, thereby enhancing the game effect. For this reason, the interest of the player can be enhanced, and the player's expectation for winning can be increased.

Mean 7 7. The gaming machine according to any one of means 4 to 6, wherein the variable display device includes a plurality of rotating reel portions around which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and the plasma tube includes each of the rotating reel portions. The operation means includes a stop button for stopping the dynamic display state of the variable display device, and the game control means performs a lottery with a predetermined probability. The lottery means for determining a winning symbol combination, the push order lottery means for determining the pressing order of the stop buttons, and the pressing order of the stop buttons determined by the push order lottery means according to the determined order. A plasma tube control means for applying a voltage to or changing the voltage of the discharge electrode of the plasma tube provided corresponding to the rotating reel portion corresponding to the stop button; Variable display device control means for stopping the variable display device so that the winning symbol combination is stopped and displayed when the player presses the stop button according to the pressing order determined by the sequential lottery means, and the variable display It is characterized by comprising a winning determination means for determining a winning when a combination of symbols when the apparatus is stopped matches the winning symbol combination.

According to the configuration of this means, the player can win by simply pressing the stop button in accordance with the instruction of the gaming machine, so that the game medium can be obtained with certainty. The order of pressing the stop button is changed by changing the light emission mode such as the presence / absence of light emission of the plasma tube provided corresponding to the rotating reel portion, the brightness of the plasma tube, the number of string-like discharge lights, the light emission color, etc. Since it is notified to the player, the interest of the game is enhanced.

Means 8. In the gaming machine according to any one of means 4 to 7, when the winning is determined by the winning determination means, the gaming machine applies to the discharge electrode of the plasma tube according to the type of the winning combination. Plasma tube control means for applying a voltage or changing the voltage is provided.

According to the structure of this means, when winning a winning combination, the light emission mode such as the presence or absence of light emission of the plasma tube, the brightness of the plasma tube, the number of string-like discharge lights, the emission color, etc. Since the effect of production is enhanced by the change, the satisfaction of the player can be increased.

Means 9. In the gaming machine according to means 2, the gaming machine applies a voltage to the discharge electrode when the seating sensor detects that the player is seated, and the seating sensor detects that the player is seated. Or a plasma tube control means for controlling on / off of the ground electrode and the ground line by changing the voltage and switching the discharge mode changeover switch.

According to the configuration of this means, when the seating sensor detects that the player is seated in front of the gaming machine, light is emitted in a random light emitting state by applying a voltage to the discharge electrode or changing the voltage. Light emission modes such as the brightness of the plasma tube, the number of string-like discharge lights, and the emission color can be changed. Further, by switching the discharge mode changeover switch and connecting the ground electrode and the ground line, the ground electrode becomes the ground potential, and as a result, the plasma tube emits light in the lightning light emission state. Thus, the effect of production can be enhanced by controlling whether the plasma tube emits light in a random light emission state or light emission in a lightning light emission state. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the game and attract interest.

Means 10. The gaming machine according to means 2 or 9, wherein the gaming machine is a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and an operation means for the player to start or stop the display of the variable display device. A slot machine comprising a game control means for detecting that a predetermined game medium has been set by a player and controlling a game state, or a combination of a slot machine and a pachinko machine, the game control means A lottery means for determining a winning symbol combination by performing a lottery with a predetermined probability, and a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination is obtained when the symbol combination when the variable display device is stopped matches the winning symbol combination; A betting number detecting means for detecting the betting number of the game medium, a probability changing means for increasing a probability in the lottery means when the betting number is a predetermined value or more, When the rate is increased, a voltage is applied to the discharge electrode of the plasma tube, or the voltage is changed, and the discharge mode changeover switch is switched to turn on / off the ground electrode and the ground line. And plasma tube control means for controlling.

According to the structure of this means, when the player increases the number of bets, the probability that the winning is determined increases. This increases the player's expectation for winning. At this time, by applying a voltage to the discharge electrode, the plasma tube emits light in a random light emission state, or by changing the voltage, light emission modes such as the brightness of the plasma tube, the number of string-like discharge lights, and the emission color Can be changed. Further, by switching the discharge mode changeover switch and connecting the ground electrode and the ground line, the ground electrode becomes the ground potential, and as a result, the plasma tube emits light in the lightning light emission state. Thus, the effect of production can be enhanced by controlling whether the plasma tube emits light in a random light emission state or light emission in a lightning light emission state. Such a high production effect of the plasma tube can further enhance the player's expectation and interest.

Means 11. In the gaming machine according to means 10, the game control means controls a normal game control means that can be controlled to a normal game state that is a normal game, and a special game state that is advantageous to the player over the normal game state. When a bonus combination that can shift to the special gaming state is won by the special gaming state control means and the lottery means, a voltage is applied to the discharge electrode of the plasma tube or the voltage is changed. And plasma tube control means for controlling on / off of the ground electrode and the ground line by switching the discharge mode changeover switch.

According to the configuration of this means, the player knows that the player has won the bonus combination by changing the light emission mode such as the brightness of the plasma tube that emits light in a random light emission state, the number of string-like discharge lights, and the light emission color. Can do. Furthermore, by switching the discharge mode changeover switch and connecting the ground electrode and the ground line, the ground electrode becomes the ground potential, and as a result, the plasma tube emits light in a lightning light emission state. Thus, the effect of production can be enhanced by controlling whether the plasma tube emits light in a random light emission state or light emission in a lightning light emission state. As a result, the player can increase the expectation for the special game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state, and can increase the interest of the game.

Means 12. In the gaming machine according to means 10 or means 11, a plurality of the variable display devices are provided, and the game control means is one variable display in which the combination of symbols of the variable display devices stopped by the operation means is changing. Reach determination means for determining a reach state when it matches the winning symbol combination except for a device, and when it is determined that the reach is confirmed, a voltage is applied to the discharge electrode of the plasma tube, or Plasma tube control means for controlling ON / OFF of the ground electrode and the ground line by changing the voltage and switching the discharge mode changeover switch is provided.

In the above-mentioned “reach state”, except for one variable display device that is changing, it matches the winning symbol combination and is in a state of one step further, so the player has a sense of expectation for winning. According to the configuration of the means, the luminance effect of the plasma tube, the number of string-like discharge lights, the light emission mode such as the emission color changes in the reach state, and the effect of the game is enhanced. Further, by switching the discharge mode changeover switch and connecting the ground electrode and the ground line, the ground electrode becomes the ground potential, and as a result, the plasma tube emits light in a lightning light emission state. Thus, the effect of production can be enhanced by controlling whether the plasma tube emits light in a random light emission state or light emission in a lightning light emission state. As a result, the interest of the player can be enhanced, and the player's expectation for winning can be increased.

Means 13. 13. The gaming machine according to any one of means 10 to 12, wherein the variable display device includes a plurality of rotating reel portions on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and the plasma tube is provided around the rotating reel portion. The plasma tube is provided with a ground electrode on the surface of the container corresponding to the rotating reel portion, and the ground electrode is provided in the gaming machine via a discharge mode changeover switch. The operation means includes a stop button for stopping or confirming the dynamic display state of the variable display device, and the game control means performs a lottery with a predetermined probability. A lottery means for determining a winning symbol combination, a push order lottery means for determining the pressing order of the stop buttons, and applying a voltage to the discharge electrode of the plasma tube, or changing the voltage In addition, the ground electrode provided corresponding to the rotary reel portion corresponding to the stop button is connected to the ground line according to the order of pressing the stop button determined by the push order lottery means. The plasma tube control means for switching the discharge mode changeover switch and the variable so that the winning symbol combination is stopped and displayed when the player presses the stop button according to the push order determined by the push order lottery means. Variable display device control means for stopping the display device, and winning determination means for determining that a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols when the variable display device is stopped matches the winning symbol combination. .

According to the configuration of this means, the player can win by simply pressing the stop button in accordance with the instruction from the gaming machine, so that the game medium can be obtained with certainty. The order of pressing the stop button is as follows: the discharge mode selector switch is switched, the ground electrode provided corresponding to the stop button to be stopped and the ground line are electrically connected, and the plasma tube emits light in a lightning-like discharge state. By doing so, the player is notified. Since the player is notified of the pressing order of the stop button due to the dramatic change in the light emission mode, the interest of the game is enhanced.

Means 14. In the gaming machine according to any one of means 10 to 13, when the winning is determined by the winning determination means, the gaming machine applies to the discharge electrode of the plasma tube according to the type of the winning combination. A plasma tube control means is provided for controlling on / off of the ground electrode and the ground line by applying a voltage or changing the voltage and switching the discharge mode changeover switch.

According to the configuration of this means, when the winning combination is made, the stage effect is enhanced by changing the light emission mode such as the brightness of the plasma tube, the number of string-like discharge lights, and the emission color according to the type of winning combination. . Further, by switching the discharge mode changeover switch and connecting the ground electrode and the ground line, the ground electrode becomes the ground potential, and as a result, the plasma tube emits light in a lightning light emission state. In this way, by controlling whether the plasma tube emits light in a random light emission state or light emission in a lightning light emission state, it is possible to enhance the effect of the production, thereby increasing the player's satisfaction. .

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

<First Embodiment>
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine according to the present invention embodied in a slot machine 10. The slot machine 10 includes a box-shaped housing 11, and a front panel 12 facing the player is provided on the front surface of the housing 11.

  On the rear side of the front panel 12, three reels are arranged side by side in a state in which the first reel 21, the second reel 22, and the third reel 23 corresponding to the rotating reel unit are rotatable in order from the left side when viewed from the player. Has been. A plurality of symbols are written on the surfaces of the reels 21 to 23. Each of the reels 21 to 23 can be rotated independently of each other by a first reel drive motor 31, a second reel drive motor 32, and a third reel drive motor 33, which are formed of, for example, a stepping motor. Display windows 21 a to 23 a are provided at predetermined positions on the front panel 12 so that the player can visually recognize the symbols of the reels 21 to 23. From the display windows 21a to 23a, three symbols on the upper and lower sides can be visually recognized for each of the reels 21 to 23.

  The variable display device 20a is configured by the first reel 21, the first reel drive motor 31, and the display window 21a, and the variable display device 20b is configured by the second reel 22, the second reel drive motor 32, and the display window 22a. The variable display device 20c is configured by the third reel 23, the third reel drive motor 33, and the display window 23a.

  On the side of the display windows 21a and 23a described above, the number of coins (corresponding to a tangible game medium) bet, or a credit (intangible game medium) when a predetermined number of coins are accumulated as credits. The effective line display lamp 18 is provided for displaying a winning line activated corresponding to the number of bets. The effective line display lamp 18 indicates that, for example, when one coin is bet, the central effective line display lamp 18a is turned on to indicate that only the middle horizontal line has been activated. When a bet is placed, the upper and lower active line display lamps 18b and 18b are turned on in addition to the central active line display lamp 18a to indicate that the upper, middle and lower three lines have been activated. When three coins are bet, all the active line display lamps 18a to 18c are turned on to indicate that three horizontal lines and two diagonal lines are activated.

  A step 13 is provided below the display windows 21a to 23a, and a coin insertion slot 14 is provided at the right end of the step 13 for a player to insert coins. Next to the coin insertion slot 14, there is provided a BET button 44 for betting one to three coins per game by a push button operation based on a pre-credited coin. In addition, a game switching button 45 is provided at the left end of the step portion 13 for switching by a push button operation whether the player performs a coin game or a credit game, which will be described later.

  A start lever 46 for starting a game is provided on the lower left side of the step portion 13. A first reel stop button 41, a second reel stop button 42, and a third reel stop button 43 for stopping each reel by a push button operation are provided at the lower center of the step portion 13.

  Below the front panel 12, a coin tray 16 for storing coins paid out from the coin payout exit 15 is provided.

  Now, plasma tubes 61 to 63 are provided above the display windows 21a to 23a. The first plasma tube 61, the second plasma tube 62, and the third plasma tube correspond to the reels 21 to 23, respectively. 63 is arranged. The plasma tubes 61 to 63 are obtained by enclosing, for example, a gas mixed with neon, argon, xenon, or the like in transparent hollow glass spheres 61a to 63a, and discharge electrodes 61b to 63b are contained therein. Is arranged. The tip portions of the discharge electrodes 61b to 63b are arranged at substantially the center in the glass balls 61a to 63a, and the shaft portions of the discharge electrodes 61b to 63b are sealed so that the internal gas does not leak from below the glass balls 61a to 63a. While being derived. An AC high voltage generation circuit 113 is connected to the discharge electrodes 61b to 63b.

  Ground electrodes 61c to 63c are respectively provided on part of the outer surfaces of the glass balls 61a to 63a of the plasma tubes 61 to 63, and a ground line provided in the slot machine 10 via the discharge mode changeover switch 65. 67. The discharge mode changeover switch 65 connects one of the three ground electrodes 61c to 63c to the ground line 67 by a signal from the plasma tube control circuit 114, thereby locally connecting the ground electrode 61c, 62c, or 63c to the ground potential. Can be.

  A seat 19 on which a player is seated is provided in front of the slot machine 10, and a seat sensor 70 that detects that the player has been seated on the seat 19 and sends a signal to the CPU 101 is provided on the seat 19. .

  Next, the configuration of a control circuit that controls the gaming machine configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of a control circuit unit of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. The control circuit is provided on a control board (not shown) and includes a control unit 100 as a main component. The control unit includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, an I / O port 104, an initial reset circuit 105, a clock generation circuit 106, a pulse divider circuit 107, an address decode circuit 108, and a switch sensor circuit. 109, motor circuits 110 and 111, solenoid circuit 112, high voltage generation circuit 113, plasma tube control circuit 114, backup power supply 115, sound generator 116, and amplifier 117.

  The switch / sensor circuit 109 includes a probability setting switch 57, a key switch 58, a reset switch 59, a game changeover switch 55, a BET switch 54, a start switch 56, a first reel stop switch 51, and a second switch. Reel stop switch 52, third reel stop switch 53, inserted coin sensor 74, payout coin sensor 75, full tank sensor 76, first reel position sensor 71, second reel position sensor 72, and third reel A position sensor 73 and a seating sensor 70 are connected.

  A first reel drive motor 31, a second reel drive motor 32, and a third reel drive motor 33 are connected to the motor circuit 110. A coin payout motor 34 is connected to the motor circuit 111. A flow path switching solenoid 35 is connected to the solenoid circuit 112. A high voltage generation circuit 113 and a discharge mode control switch 65 are connected to the plasma tube control circuit 114. A first plasma tube 61, a second plasma tube 62, and a third plasma tube 63 are connected to the high voltage generation circuit 113.

  Each unit in the control unit 100 will be described below. The CPU 101 executes a processing program shown in a flowchart to be described later, and gives a control signal to each unit. The ROM 102 stores an operation program of the CPU 101. The RAM 103 can write and read necessary data. Note that the RAM 103 is backed up by a backup power source 115, and data is protected even during a power failure.

  The I / O port 104 exchanges signals between the CPU 101 and each circuit in the control unit. The initial reset circuit 105 gives a reset pulse to the CPU 101 when the power is turned on or when the reset switch 55 detects key insertion. The clock generation circuit 106 supplies a clock signal to the CPU 101. The pulse divider circuit 107 divides the clock signal from the clock generator circuit 106 and periodically gives an interrupt pulse to the CPU 101. The address decoding circuit 108 decodes address data from the CPU 101.

  The CPU 101 can execute an interrupt control routine in accordance with an interrupt pulse periodically provided from the pulse divider circuit 107. The address decoding circuit 108 decodes address data from the CPU 101, and provides a chip selector signal to the ROM 102, RAM 103, I / O port 104, and sound generator 116, respectively.

  The sound generator 116 generates an audio signal based on the instruction signal from the CPU 101 and supplies it to the amplifier 117. The amplifier 117 amplifies this audio signal to a predetermined level and outputs it to the speaker 17.

  The switch / sensor circuit 109 includes a probability setting switch 57, a key switch 58, a reset switch 59, a game changeover switch 55, a BET switch 54, a start switch 56, a first reel stop switch 51, a second reel stop switch 52, and a third reel. Each signal from the stop switch 53, the inserted coin sensor 74, the payout coin sensor 775, the full sensor 76, the first reel stop position sensor 71, the second reel stop position sensor 72, the third reel stop position sensor 73, and the seating sensor 70 is obtained. Received and passed to the CPU 101 via the I / O port 104.

  The key switch 58 detects the use of a specific key possessed by a game hall manager or the like. The probability setting switch 57 is activated when the key switch 58 detects the use of a specific key, and the setting of the winning probability can be changed by an operation of a game hall manager or the like. The game changeover switch 55 detects that the game changeover button 45 has been pressed, the BET switch 54 detects that the BET button 44 has been pressed, and the start switch 56 detects that the start lever 46 has been operated. The first reel stop switch 51, the second reel stop switch 52, and the third reel stop switch 53 indicate that the first reel stop button 41, the second reel stop button 42, and the third reel stop button 43 are pressed, respectively. To detect.

  The inserted coin sensor 74 detects that a coin has been inserted from the coin insertion slot 14. When a coin is paid out, the payout coin sensor 75 detects the payout coin. The full tank sensor 76 detects that a surplus coin storage tank (not shown) is filled with stored coins.

  The first reel stop position sensor 71, the second reel stop position sensor 72, and the third reel stop position sensor 73 are positions of the first reel 21, the second reel 22, and the third reel 23 during rotation or stop, respectively. Is detected.

  The seating sensor 70 detects that a player has been seated in a seat provided in front of the gaming machine.

  The motor circuit 111 drives the coin payout motor 34 in accordance with a control signal from the CPU 101 so as to pay out coins. In addition, the motor circuit 110 drives the first reel drive motor 31, the second reel drive motor 32, and the third reel drive motor 33 in accordance with a control signal from the CPU 101, and rotates or stops the reels 21 to 23. The solenoid circuit 112 outputs a solenoid excitation control signal to the flow path switching solenoid 35 in accordance with the control signal of the CPU 101.

  The CPU 101 outputs a control signal to turn on or turn off the effective line display lamp 18.

The plasma tube control circuit 114 controls the high voltage generation circuit 113 in accordance with a control signal from the CPU 101. The high voltage generation circuit 113 can control on / off of voltage application to the discharge electrodes 61 b to 63 b of the plasma tubes 61 to 63 and change the voltage in accordance with a signal from the plasma tube control circuit 114. In addition, the plasma tube control circuit 114 connects one of the three ground electrodes 61c to 63c to the ground line 67 by switching the discharge mode changeover switch 65 in accordance with a control signal from the CPU 101, thereby connecting the ground electrodes 61c and 62c. Or 63c is selectively set to the ground potential.

  The I / O port 104 provides signal consistency between the CPU 101 and an external circuit such as the switch / sensor circuit 109, the motor circuits 110 and 111, the solenoid circuit 112, and the plasma tube control circuit 114.

  Below, the operation | movement aspect of the slot machine 10 is demonstrated using the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 thru | or FIG.

(Initial processing)
When the slot machine 10 is turned on, various processes at the time of turning on the power are performed in the initial process SA1, and various setting values are set prior to the start of the game.

  After the process of the initial process SA1, in step SA2, it is determined by the seat sensor 70 whether or not the player has been seated. If the player is not seated (“NO” in step SA2), the process waits until the player is seated, and if it is determined that the player is seated (“YES” in step SA2), the plasma Tube light emission effect processing SA3 is performed. In the plasma tube light emission process SA3, for example, the three plasma tubes 61 to 63 are controlled to blink in a random light emission state in order for a predetermined time.

(BET processing)
After the plasma emission effect process SA3 is performed, the process proceeds to a BET process. Here, the number of coins inserted by the player is counted, and the operation of the start lever for starting the lottery is detected. The main contents of this BET process are shown in FIG. Although not shown in the figure, the player can alternately select whether to play a coin game or a credit game by pressing the game switching button 45.

  In the above-described coin game, the player can determine the number of bets by inserting a desired number of coins into the slot machine 10. Before the coins are inserted, the determinations in steps SB1 to SB3 in FIG. 6 are “NO”. When one coin is inserted, “YES” is set in step SB3, the betting number counter is set to “1” (step SB4), and the first plasma tube 61 emits light in a random light emission state (step SB4). SB6) Only the hit line in the middle horizontal row in the display windows 21a to 23a is enabled, and the effective line display lamp 18a is turned on (step SB7).

  When the start lever 46 is operated from this state, “YES” is determined in the step SB1, so that the process proceeds to the next lottery process SA5 through the step SB12 (see FIG. 5). Note that step SB12 is to prevent the process from proceeding to the lottery process SA5 when the start lever 46 is operated with no coins inserted.

  If the second coin is inserted before the start lever 46 is operated, “YES” is set in STEPSB3, and the betting number counter is incremented by “1” and set to “2” (step SB4). ) The first plasma tube 61 and the second plasma tube 62 emit light in a random light emission state (step SB8), and in addition to the hit line in the horizontal row in the middle stage, the hit lines in the upper stage and the lower stage are also activated and effective. The display lamps 18a and 18b are turned on (step SB9).

  When the start lever 46 is operated from this state, “YES” is determined in the step SB1, so that the process proceeds to the next lottery process SA5 through the step SB12 (see FIG. 5).

  Furthermore, if the third coin is inserted before the start lever 46 is operated, “YES” is set in step SB3, and the betting number counter is incremented by “1” and set to “3”. (Step SB4) The first plasma tube 61, the second plasma tube 62, and the third plasma tube 63 emit light in a random light emission state (Step SB10). Three horizontal lines and two diagonal lines The validation display lamps 18a to 18c are turned on (step SB11).

  If the start lever 46 is operated from this state, “YES” is determined in the step SB1, so that the process proceeds to the next lottery process SA5 through the step SB12 (see FIG. 5).

  When three coins are inserted, “YES” is determined in the step SB2, and the process shifts to the step SB4 for adding the betting number counter, so that the betting number counter is prevented from being added exceeding 3. . When more than three coins are inserted, although omitted in FIG. 6, the excess coins are returned from the coin payout exit 15 to the coin tray 16.

  On the other hand, in the credit game described above, when a player inserts coins, these coins are accumulated as credits in the slot machine 10. In addition, coins paid out as winning prizes are also accumulated as credits. For this reason, the player can play a game using credits stored in advance without inserting coins. In this credit game, the game can be started in a state where the value of 50 coins at the maximum is stored in the slot machine 10 as credits. The credit game is basically the same as the coin game except that the number of bets can be determined by the number of times the player presses the BET button 44.

(Lottery processing)
When the player operates the start lever 46, the BET process SA4 ends and a lottery process SA5 is performed (see FIG. 5). FIG. 7 shows a flowchart of the lottery process SA5. In the lottery process SA5, first, a random number is generated and acquired (step SC1), and it is determined with reference to a table corresponding to the number of bets and the gaming state which winning combination has been won (steps SC2 and SC3). When one of the following winning combinations is won (“YES” in step SC3), a winning flag corresponding to each winning combination is set (step SC4).

  Here, various winning combinations will be described.

1) Regular bonus combination When a regular bonus combination is won, a predetermined amount of coins are paid out, and a transition is made to a special gaming state in which a regular bonus game can be played (hereinafter referred to as regular bonus or RB). Can do. In this regular bonus, only one coin is allowed to bet, and when a predetermined combination of symbols displayed on each of the reels 21 to 23 is aligned on a winning line in the center of the display windows 21a to 23a, a prize is awarded. Confirmed. This regular bonus game can be played a maximum of 12 times, but winning decisions are only allowed up to a maximum of 8 times. In other words, the regular bonus is ended when the regular bonus game of 12 times at the maximum is completed or the winning of 8 times is confirmed at the maximum.

2) Big bonus combination When a big bonus combination is won, it is possible to shift to a special gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a big bonus or BB) in which a big bonus game can be played with the payout of a predetermined amount of coins. In this big bonus, up to 30 games called small role games can be played. In this small role game, a small role winning is generated with a higher probability than in the normal gaming state. Here, the small role means a winning in which only coins are paid out. In addition, in this small role game, the combination of “JAC, JAC, JAC” symbols on the active line with a relatively high probability (JACIN) makes the transition to the regular bonus, which is the maximum instead of the small role game. 12 regular bonus games can be played. The regular bonus at the time of the big bonus is only allowed up to three times. In other words, the big bonus is ended when the small role game of 30 games at the maximum or the regular bonus at the maximum of 3 times is ended.

3) Push order notification combination This is not a combination where coins are paid out, but if this is won, the order in which the stop buttons 41 to 43 should be pressed is determined (step SC6), and the push order is described later. A transition is made to a gaming state in which the player is notified by the light emission of the plasma tubes 61 to 63 (hereinafter referred to as a push order notification gaming state). In this gaming state, by pressing the stop buttons 41 to 43 in the notified predetermined pressing order, it is possible to continue to win small roles. This gaming state is ended when the big bonus is won or when a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) is ended.

  In this lottery process SA5, if it is determined that the regular bonus combination or the big bonus combination is won among the above winning combinations, the plasma tube light emission effect process SA7 is immediately executed. This is because, for example, three plasma tubes 61 to 63 are simultaneously flashed for a predetermined time in a random light emission state, thereby notifying the player that the bonus combination has been won.

  If no winning combination has been won, or if the regular bonus winning combination or the big bonus winning combination has been won and the plasma tube light emitting effect processing SA7 is completed, the process proceeds to the next reel rotation processing SA8.

  Alternatively, if the push order notification combination is won (“YES” in step SC5), the order in which the stop buttons 41 to 43 should be pressed is determined (step SC6), and the process proceeds to the reel rotation process SA8.

(Reel rotation processing and reel stop processing)
In the reel rotation process SA8, the reels 21 to 23 of the variable display device 20 are started to rotate by the reel drive motors 31 to 33, and after gradually increasing the rotation speed, the reels 21 to 23 are rotated at a constant speed. When each reel starts to rotate at a constant speed, the process proceeds to a reel stop process SA9 (see FIG. 5).

  In the reel stop process SA9, a process of stopping and displaying the reels 21 to 23 is performed in response to the operation of the stop buttons 41 to 43 by the player. FIG. 8 shows the main contents of the reel stop process SA9. Although not shown in the drawing, when the reel stop process SA9 is started, the stop buttons 41 to 43 are activated, and the player can arbitrarily press the stop buttons 41 to 43.

  When the reel stop process SA9 is started, it is determined whether the winning flag (see FIG. 7) of the push order notification game set in step SC4 of the lottery process SA5 is set (step SD1). If it is determined that the winning flag is not set (“NO” in step SD1), the process proceeds to each reel stop process SD3 through step SD2.

  In each reel stop process SD3, the player is in a standby state until one of the stop buttons 41 to 43 is operated. In this state, when the player operates any of the stop buttons 41 to 43, the symbols that coincide with the lottery results previously performed in the lottery processing SA5 within the four drawable ranges from the symbols displayed at that timing. If there is, a pull-in process for stopping any of the reels 21 to 23 with the symbol is performed. At this time, if there is no symbol that matches the lottery result within the pullable range, any of the reels 21 to 23 stops at the off symbol. In addition, when no winning combination is won in the lottery process SA5, any of the reels 21 to 23 is stopped at the timing when the player presses the stop buttons 41 to 43.

  When step SD3 ends, any one of the three reels 21 to 23 stops. Thereafter, in step SD4, it is determined whether or not a reach state is reached. At this time, since only one of the three reels is stopped, “NO” is determined in the step SD4. Then, “NO” is determined in the step SD2, and the process returns to each reel stop process SD3.

  In this state, when the player operates one of the stop buttons 41 to 43, one of the reels 21 to 23 stops, and the two reels stop together with the one that has been stopped first. Subsequently, in step SD4, it is determined whether or not a reach state is reached. At this time, if the combination of symbols displayed on the two stopped reels matches the winning symbol combination except for the spinning reel, it is determined that the player is in the reach state (“YES” in step SD4). Then, the plasma tubes 61 to 63 provided corresponding to the reels displayed in a stopped state emit light randomly for a predetermined time, and the plasma tubes 61 to 63 provided corresponding to the rotating reels emit lightning light like a predetermined time. By doing (step SD5), the player is notified that the reach has been determined. When step SD5 ends, “NO” is determined in step SD2, and the process returns to each reel stop process SD3.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed is not in the reach state, “NO” is determined in step SD4, and “NO” is determined in step SD2. Since the process returns to the stop process SD3, when the player operates any of the stop buttons 41 to 43 corresponding to the rotating reels, all the reels are stopped and displayed.

  Note that, even if no winning combination is won in the lottery process SA5, the above-described reach state can be established by the player pushing the stop to display a specific symbol. However, in the end, control is performed so that the winning symbol combinations are not aligned, and the last reel always stops at the off symbol. When step SD3 ends, all reels are stopped, so “NO” in step SD4 and “YES” in step SD2, the reel stop processing SA9 is ended, and the process proceeds to winning determination processing SA10 ( (See FIG. 5).

  In each reel stop process SD3, if the player does not operate the stop buttons 41 to 43 and the preset rotation time (for example, 60 seconds) is exceeded, the spinning reel is always Stops at a combination of outliers. Then, “NO” in step SD4 and “YES” in step SD2, the reel stop process SA9 is terminated, and the process proceeds to a winning determination process SA10 (see FIG. 5).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning flag for the push order notification game is set, “YES” is determined in the step SD1, and the process proceeds to the push order determining process SD7 through the step SD6. In this push order determination process SD7, the push order of the stop buttons 41 to 43 determined in step SC6 of FIG. 7 is checked to determine which stop button the player should operate first. For example, when the first reel stop button to be pressed is the first reel stop button 41, as shown in FIG. 3, the first plasma tube 61 provided on the top of the first reel 21 emits light in a random light emission state. Is performed (step SD8). Thus, the player can know that the first reel stop button 41 indicated by the number “1” in FIG. 3 is the stop button to be pressed first.

  When the plasma tube emits light, the process proceeds to a reel stop process SD9 at the time of pushing order notification. In step SD9, first, the player waits for pressing of the reel stop buttons 41 to 43. At this time, when the player operates the first reel stop button 41, the first reel 21 is stopped, and the symbol corresponding to the winning combination previously determined in the lottery process SA5 is stopped and displayed on the display window 21a.

In this case player, by operating either of the second reel stop button 42 or the third reel stop button 43, either the second reel 22 or the third reel 2 3 are stopped and displayed in the symbol out.

  The first plasma tube 61 is extinguished after the reel stop process SD9 at the time of pushing order notification is completed (step SD10).

  When step SD10 ends, the process proceeds to step SD6 through step SD6 to check which reel stop button is to be pressed second (step SE2). For example, when the reel stop button to be pressed second is the second stop button 42, as shown in FIG. 4, the second plasma tube 62 is caused to emit light in a random emission state (step SD8). Accordingly, the player can know that the second reel stop button 42 indicated by the number “2” in FIG. 4 is the stop button to be pressed second.

  When the plasma tube emits light, the process proceeds to a reel stop process SD9 at the time of pushing order notification. In step SD9, first, the player waits for pressing of the reel stop buttons 41 to 43. At this time, when the player operates the second reel stop button 42, the second reel 22 is stopped, and the symbol corresponding to the winning combination previously determined in the lottery process SA5 is stopped and displayed on the display window 22a.

  At this time, when the player operates either the first reel stop button 41 or the third reel stop button 43, either the first reel 21 or the third reel 23 is stopped and displayed with a symbol.

  The second plasma tube 62 is extinguished after completion of the reel stop process SD9 at the time of pushing order notification (step SD10).

  When step SD10 is completed, the process proceeds to step SD6 through step SD6 to check which reel stop button is to be pressed third (step SE2). For example, when the reel stop button to be pressed third is the third stop button 43, although not shown, the third plasma tube 63 is caused to emit light in a random light emission state (step SD8). Thus, the player can know that the third reel stop button 43 indicated by the number “3” in FIG. 4 is the stop button to be pressed third.

  When the plasma tube emits light, the process proceeds to a reel stop process SD9 at the time of pushing order notification. In step SD9, first, the player waits for pressing of the reel stop buttons 41 to 43. At this time, when the player operates the third reel stop button 43, the third reel 23 is stopped, and the symbol corresponding to the winning combination previously determined in the lottery process SA5 is stopped and displayed on the display window 23a.

  At this time, when the player operates either the first reel stop button 41 or the second reel stop button 42, either the first reel 21 or the second reel 22 is stopped and displayed with a symbol.

  The third plasma tube 63 is extinguished after the reel stop process SD9 at the time of pushing order notification (step SD10).

  If all the reels 21 to 23 are stopped and displayed after step SD10 is finished, “YES” is determined in step SD6, the reel stop processing SA9 is ended, and the process proceeds to a winning determination processing SA10 (see FIG. 5). ).

  In addition, in the reel stop processing SD9 at the time of pushing order notification, the player does not operate the stop buttons 41 to 43, and therefore, when the preset rotation time (for example, 60 seconds) is exceeded, the player rotates. The reel must come off and stop with a combination of symbols. Then, “YES” is determined in the step SD6, the reel stop process SA9 is ended, and the process proceeds to a winning determination process SA10 (see FIG. 5).

(Winning determination process)
In the winning determination process SA10, when all the reels 21 to 23 are stopped, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the activated winning line matches the combination of winning symbols. When it is determined that a winning has occurred, the plasma tube is caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode corresponding to the winning combination, thereby notifying the player that the winning has been confirmed. The light emission mode is shown below.

  In the case of winning the small role, the three plasma tubes 61 to 63 emit light in a random light emitting state in order, but by continuously changing the voltage applied to the discharge electrode, each plasma tube gradually increases in luminance. In addition, light is emitted for a predetermined time in such a manner that light is increased while the number of string-like discharge lights is increased and then gradually decreased.

When regular bonus prize is three plasma tube 61 to 63 after the light emission in a random emission state simultaneously, only the first plasma pipe 61 changes in lightning-like light-emitting state. Subsequently, at the same time as the first plasma tube 61 changes again to the random light emission state, only the second plasma tube 62 changes to the lightning light emission state. Furthermore, at the same time as the second plasma tube 62 changes to the random light emission state, only the third plasma tube 63 changes to the lightning light emission state. Thereafter, this light emission mode is repeated for a predetermined time.

  In the case of winning the big bonus, the three plasma tubes 61 to 63 emit light in a random light emission state at the same time, and then one plasma tube randomly selected from the three plasma tubes 61 to 63 is in the form of lightning. Emits light in the light emission state. Subsequently, one randomly selected plasma tube emits light in the lightning light emission state, and the plasma tube previously emitting light in the lightning light emission state returns to the random light emission state. Thereafter, this light emission mode is repeated for a predetermined time.

  When JACIN is won, for example, three plasma tubes 61 to 63 are sequentially blinked in a lightning light emission state. Thereafter, this light emission mode is repeated for a predetermined time.

(Payment processing)
After the winning determination process SA10, when it is determined that a winning has occurred in the winning determination process SA10, a payout process SA11 in which a game medium is paid out in accordance with the winning is performed. With this process, when the coin game mode has been selected, the number of coins corresponding to the type of prize is paid out from the coin payout exit 15 to the coin tray. At this time, if the credit game mode has been selected, the number of coins corresponding to the type of winning is added to the credit.

(Final processing)
After the payout process SA11, a final process SA12 is performed. In this final processing SA12, in order to shift to the normal game state when the special game state end condition such as regular bonus or big bonus is satisfied, or when the push order notification game state end condition is satisfied, Change various setting values such as number counter. On the other hand, if the special game state end condition is not satisfied, or if the push order notification game state end condition is not satisfied, the values of various counters that count the number of games played in these game states are changed. . If the JACIN winning flag or the small role winning flag is set, the winning flag is deleted. When the final process SA12 ends, the process related to this game ends.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine according to the present invention embodied in the slot machine 10. In the second embodiment, a plasma tube 66 is provided above the display windows 21a to 23a. The plasma tube 66 is a transparent container 66a in which a gas mixed with, for example, neon, argon, xenon, or the like is sealed, and a discharge electrode 66b is disposed therein. The discharge electrode 66b is disposed in the transparent container 66a, and the shaft portion of the discharge electrode 66a is led out while being sealed so that the internal gas does not leak from the transparent container 66b. A part of the outer surface of the transparent container 66a of the plasma tube 66 is provided with a first ground electrode 66c, a second ground electrode 66d, and a third ground electrode 66d corresponding to the reels 21 to 23. Since the rest is basically the same as the first embodiment, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted.

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of a control circuit unit of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. The plasma tube control circuit 114 controls the high voltage generation circuit 113 in accordance with a control signal from the CPU 101. The high voltage generation circuit 113 applies a voltage to the discharge electrode 66b of the plasma tube 66, changes the voltage, or disconnects the electrical connection. In addition, the plasma tube control circuit 114 connects one of the three ground electrodes 66c to 66e to the ground line 67 by switching the discharge mode changeover switch 65 in accordance with a control signal from the CPU 101, thereby connecting the ground electrodes 66c and 66d. Or 66e is locally brought to ground potential. Since the rest is basically the same as that of the first embodiment, the same parts as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and redundant description is omitted.

  In the second embodiment, the plasma tube light emission effect processing SA3 in FIG. 5 is basically the same as step SA3 in the first embodiment except that the plasma tube 66 emits light in a blinking state in a random light emission state. The description of the same parts as those in the first embodiment is omitted.

  FIG. 13 shows the main contents of the BET process SA4 in the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, step SB13 is performed instead of step SB6 in FIG. 6, step SB14 is performed instead of step SB8 in FIG. 6, and step SB15 is performed instead of step SB10 in FIG. Since there is basically no difference from the BET process SA4 shown in FIG. 6 in the first embodiment, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and redundant description is omitted. Below, the process of step SB13-15 is demonstrated.

  In step SB13, the discharge mode changeover switch 65 is switched to connect the first ground electrode 66c and the ground line 67 to emit light in a lightning-like discharge state. Then, a string-like discharge light is emitted from the discharge electrode 66b toward the first ground electrode 66c.

  In step SB14, the discharge mode changeover switch 65 is switched to connect the second ground electrode 66d and the ground line 67 to emit light in a lightning-like discharge state. Then, a string-like discharge light is emitted from the discharge electrode 66b toward the second ground electrode 66d.

  In step SB15, the discharge mode changeover switch 65 is switched to connect the second ground electrode 66e and the ground line 67, thereby emitting light in a lightning discharge state. Then, a string-like discharge light is emitted from the discharge electrode 66b toward the third ground electrode 66e.

  In the second embodiment, in the plasma tube light emission effect processing SA7 in FIG. 5, for example, the plasma tube 66 simultaneously repeats a random light emission state and a lightning light emission state alternately, thereby causing a big bonus (BB) or a regular bonus (RB). The player is informed that the winning combination has been won. At this time, the ground electrodes 66c to 66e connected to the ground line 67 are selected at random. Other than this, there is basically no difference from the plasma tube light emission effect process SA7 in the first embodiment, and therefore, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  In the second embodiment, in the plasma tube light emission effect process SD5 in FIG. 8, for example, in a lightning light emission state in which a string-like discharge light is emitted from the discharge electrode 66b toward the ground electrode corresponding to the rotating reel. By flashing, the player is notified that a reach state has occurred. Other than this, there is basically no difference from the plasma tube light emission effect process SD5 in the first embodiment, and therefore, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  In the second embodiment, in the plasma tube light emission effect process SD8 in FIG. 8, for example, ground electrodes 66c to 66e provided on the upper portions of the reels 21 to 23 corresponding to the stop buttons 41 to 43 to be operated by the player, Connecting the discharge mode changeover switch 65 causes the plasma tube 66 to emit light in a lightning-like discharge mode. Hereinafter, a specific light emission mode of the plasma tube 66 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. However, since the other aspects are basically the same as the plasma tube light emission effect process SD5 in the first embodiment, About the same part as 1 embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  For example, when the first reel stop button to be pressed is the first reel stop button 41, as shown in FIG. 11, the discharge mode changeover switch 65 is switched to connect the first ground electrode 66c and the ground line 67. , Emit light in a lightning-like discharge state. Then, a string-like discharge light is emitted from the discharge electrode 66b toward the first ground electrode 66c, so that the player can use the first reel stop button 41 indicated by the number "1" in FIG. Is the stop button to be pressed first.

  Next, for example, when the reel stop button to be pressed second is the second stop button 42, the discharge mode changeover switch 65 is switched to connect the second ground electrode 66d and the ground line 67 as shown in FIG. By doing so, light is emitted in a lightning light emission state. Then, a string-like discharge light is emitted from the discharge electrode 66b toward the second ground electrode 66d, so that the player can use the second reel stop button 42 indicated by the number “2” in FIG. Can be known as the stop button to be pressed second.

  For example, when the reel stop button to be pressed third is the third stop button 43, although not shown, the discharge mode changeover switch 65 is switched to connect the second ground electrode 66e and the ground line 67. The light is emitted in the lightning light emission state. Then, since a string-like discharge light is emitted from the discharge electrode 66b toward the third ground electrode 66e, the player knows that the third reel stop button 43 is the stop button to be pressed third. it can.

  In the second embodiment, except that the plasma tube 66 emits light in a light emission mode as will be described later when it is determined in the winning determination process SA10 in FIG. Since there is no difference from the winning determination process SA10, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted. Below, the light emission aspect of the plasma tube 66 at the time of winning each combination will be described.

  In the case of winning the small role, the plasma tube 66 emits light in a random light emission state in order, but by continuously changing the voltage applied to the discharge electrode at that time, the plasma tube 66 gradually increases in brightness and string-like discharge. Light is emitted for a predetermined time in such a manner that light is increased while increasing the number of light and then gradually decreased again.

  When the regular bonus is won, the plasma tube 66 emits light in a random light emission state, and then changes to a lightning light emission state in which a string-like discharge light is emitted from the discharge electrode 66b toward the first ground electrode 66c. This time, the state changes to a lightning light emission state in which a string-like discharge light is emitted from the discharge electrode 66b toward the second ground electrode 66d. Further, the state changes to a lightning light emission state in which a string-like discharge light is emitted from the discharge electrode 66b toward the third ground electrode 66e. Thereafter, this light emission mode is repeated for a predetermined time.

  When the big bonus is won, after the plasma tube 66 emits light in a random light emission state, one ground electrode randomly selected from the three ground electrodes 66c to 66e is connected to the ground line 67. Then, the light emission mode of the plasma tube 66 changes to a lightning light emission state in which a string-like discharge light is emitted from the discharge electrode 66b toward the ground electrode. Subsequently, one randomly selected ground electrode is connected to the ground line 67, and a lightning light emission state in which a string-like discharge light is emitted between the ground electrode and the discharge electrode 66b is achieved. Thereafter, this light emission mode is repeated for a predetermined time.

  When JACIN is won, for example, the plasma tube 66 blinks in a lightning light emission state, and at this time, the ground electrodes 66c to 66e are sequentially connected to the ground line 67. Thereafter, this light emission mode is repeated for a predetermined time.

<Other embodiments>
The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described with reference to the above description and drawings. For example, the following embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention, and further, within the scope not departing from the gist of the invention other than the following. Various modifications can be made.

  (1) In the first embodiment, when the player sits in front of the slot machine 10, the three plasma tubes 61 to 63 are sequentially blinked in a random light emission state. Instead, the plasma tubes 61 to 63 emit light in the lightning light emission state in order by connecting the ground electrodes 61c to 63c provided in the plasma tubes 61 to 63 and the ground line 67 by sequentially switching the discharge mode changeover switch 65. It is good to do. Thereby, since the light emission mode of the plasma tubes 61 to 63 changes dramatically, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for the game.

  (2) In the first embodiment, when the player determines the bet number, when the bet number is 1, the first plasma tube 61 emits light in a random light emission state, and when the bet number is 2, the first plasma tube 61 And the second plasma tube 62 emit light in a random light emission state, and when the betting number is 3, the first plasma tube 61, the second plasma tube 62, and the third plasma tube 63 emit light in a random light emission state. The first plasma tube 61 emits light in the lightning light emission state when the bet number is 1, and the second plasma tube 62 emits light in the lightning light emission state when the bet number is 2, and the bet number is 3. In this case, the third plasma tube 63 may emit light in a lightning light emission state. Due to such a production effect, the player's sense of expectation for the game can be increased.

  (3) In the first embodiment, the lottery for the push order notification game is performed in step SC3 of the lottery process SA5 shown in FIG. 7, and the winning flag for the push order notification game is set in step SC4. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the final process SA12 of FIG. 5, after it is determined that the big bonus has ended, a push order notification game lottery may be performed, and a push order notification game winning flag may be set after the lottery process.

It is the perspective view which showed the whole gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit used for the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the specific game method about the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the specific game method about the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the whole process of the game control performed in the control part of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of BET processing shown in FIG. 5. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the lottery process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a reel stop process shown in FIG. It is the perspective view which showed the whole gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit used for the game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the specific game method about the game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the specific game method about the game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of BET process performed with the game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine 20a, 20b, 20c ... Variable display device 21 ... 1st reel 22 ... 2nd reel 23 ... 3rd reel 41 ... 1st reel stop button 42 ... 2nd reel stop button 43 ... 3rd reel stop button 61 ... first plasma tube 62 ... second plasma tube 63 ... third plasma tube 65 ... discharge mode changeover switch 66 ... plasma tube 66a ... transparent vessel 66b ... discharge electrode 66c ... first ground electrode 66d ... second ground electrode 66e ... first 3 ground electrodes

Claims (1)

A gas tube is sealed together with a discharge electrode in a transparent container, and when a voltage is applied to the discharge electrode, a plasma tube is provided that discharges between the discharge electrode and a ground potential portion of the container,
The container is provided with a plurality of specific electrodes corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display portions for variably displaying the pattern, and each of the specific electrodes is connected to a ground line provided in the gaming machine via switching means for switching a discharge mode. Connected to
The switching means switches the connection between each specific electrode and the ground line,
Voltage applying means for applying a voltage to the discharge electrode;
Control means for performing voltage control by the voltage application means and switching control of the switching means;
Equipped with a,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the control means performs switching control of the switching means in accordance with a variable display mode of each variable display section .

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