JP2003052892A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest of a game by paying out game values, and emitting the light by a lamp. SOLUTION: This game machine (for example, a Pachinko slot machine 1) pays out the game values of the number corresponding to a winning generator from a paying out port 28 when a game result becomes the prescribed winning generator, and is provided with a paying out port lamp 30 arranged in this paying out port 28 and a control means for controlling a turning-on state of the paying out port lamp 30 according to the winning generator.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a plurality of reels of a pachi-slot machine, a slot machine, etc. rotate to determine a winning combination according to the stop symbols and pay out a predetermined number of game values.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a gaming machine, such as a slot machine or a pachi-slot machine, is variably displayed and stopped in response to the establishment of a predetermined condition set in advance. It is widely known that the result of one game is determined by the display mode when the display is stopped and the game value is given to the player according to the determined result. However, normally, there are “rewards”, “removals”, and “replays” that correspond to draws as the types of game results, and only in the case of “win”, the number of medals according to the winning combination is obtained. It will be refunded.

Further, in some gaming machines, particularly in the case of a pachi-slot machine, in order to enhance the interest of the player, if the "winning" corresponds to a "big hit", then it is called a "big bonus game". There is a special game which is called a player and is advantageous for the player until a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the "Big Bonus Game", you can get a medal refund by winning a small prize (small hit) or regular bonus (middle hit) as in the normal game.
The winning probability and the number of dividends are higher than usual.
Then, when such a game with a high winning probability ends for a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 times at maximum) or a regular bonus winning occurs for a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times), the "big bonus game" ends and a normal game. Return to the state.

By such a "big bonus game", a player can generally win about 300 to 600 medals. In other words, if the game result is a "big hit", the player can obtain more medals than the normal game. As a result, in the gaming machine that executes the “big bonus game”, the interest of the player aiming to obtain more medals can be increased.

As a gaming state of the gaming machine, a replay time at which replay wins with a high probability, an assist time which is a period for facilitating a stop operation for a player, a small hit and a specific symbol appear with high probability. In order to continue the game state for a predetermined period, which is different from the operating condition of the "big bonus game", such as a challenge time in which the reel can be stopped only by the player's stop operation without controlling the reel pulling in during the intensive period There is also known a game machine to which the function described in is added. Below, this game
Say "specific game". For a player, the longer such a specific game is, the more chances of winning the medal will be.

[0006] In such a gaming state, when a winning combination of a specific symbol is won, a number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out to a payout opening or a storage device. Here, Japanese Patent No. 28437
No. 32 discloses a technique of illuminating a payout opening of a medal in order to improve the visibility of the paid-out medal. Further, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-157764 discloses a gaming machine in which at least an opening peripheral portion of a game value payout tray emits light when a game result is in a winning mode.

[0007]

However, in the above-mentioned prior art in which the gaming value payout port emits light, the payout port emits light in order to increase the visibility of the gaming value paid out or to notify the gaming value payout. Therefore, there is a problem that it is insufficient to increase the interest of the player.

[0008]

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems. That is, the present invention is a gaming machine that pays out a gaming value of a number corresponding to the winning combination from the dispensing opening when the game result is a predetermined winning combination, and a lamp provided at the dispensing opening, And a control means for controlling the lighting state of the lamp according to the winning combination.

In the present invention as described above, when the game result is a predetermined winning combination, the lighting state of the lamp provided at the payout opening is controlled according to the winning combination, so the type of winning combination and the gaming value The lighting state of the lamp will change depending on the number of payouts, etc., and it becomes possible to add visual enjoyment along with the joy of paying out the game value.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION A gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, here, a case where the present invention is applied to a pachi-slot machine will be described as an example.

[Description of Schematic Configuration] First, the configuration of a standard pachi-slot machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an external configuration of an example of a pachi-slot machine. As shown in the figure, the pachi-slot machine 1 includes a front panel portion 2 and a box-shaped cabinet portion 3 that supports the front panel portion 2 so as to be openable and closable.

The front panel 2 has three symbols of each reel.
A symbol display window 21 capable of displaying each frame, a medal insertion slot 22 for inserting a medal which is a game medium, and a lamp unit 23 (one betting lamp unit 23a, two coins) located on the left side of the symbol display window 21. Bet ramp 23b, three bet ramp 23c) and ramp 24 located on the right side of symbol display window 21 (insert medal ramp 24a, win ramp 24b, bonus game ramp 24c, big bonus game ramp 24d). , A game overramp section 24e, a replay lamp section 24f), and a symbol display window 21.
The display unit 25 (the credit display unit 25
a, payout display section 25b, bonus game number display section 25c), liquid crystal panel section 26 located above the symbol display window 21, operation buttons (MAX bet button 27c, start lever 27d, and each reel operated by the player. Is provided with a stop button 27e), a medal payout opening 28 for ejecting medals, and a medal tray 29 for ejecting the medals. Further, on the back side of the front panel portion 2, a medal discrimination device (not shown) is provided which is connected to the medal insertion slot 22 and discriminates the authenticity and the number of inserted medals.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the internal structure of an example of a pachi-slot machine. Inside the cabinet part 3, there are three reels 31a having a plurality of patterns printed on the outer peripheral surface.
31c, a circuit board 32 necessary for various controls including rotation control of each reel 31a to 31c, a medal payout device 34 capable of accumulating and paying out a large number (for example, 200) of medals, and various effect sounds. A speaker 35 for outputting, a power supply box 36 for supplying power to each part,
Is built in.

[Explanation of Outline of Game] Next, an outline of a game procedure using the pachi-slot machine 1 configured as described above and an operation of the pachi-slot machine 1 at that time will be described.
When playing a game using the pachi-slot machine 1, the player first inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot 22. At this time,
On the front panel part 2, in order to encourage the player to insert medals,
The insert medal lamp portion 24a is lit.

When a medal is inserted, the medal insertion port 22
The medal discrimination device connected to discriminates whether or not the inserted medal is valid. Then, the medals that are determined to be acceptable by the medal determination device according to a predetermined condition are counted as valid medals, and the medal payout device 3
Sent to 4. On the other hand, the rejected medals are returned from the medal payout opening 28 without being counted.

When the number of valid medals is counted, the lamp portion 23 is displayed on the front panel portion 2 in accordance with the counted number.
Lights up. For example, if the number of counted sheets is 1, 1
The betting lamp portion 23a is turned on to notify the player that the number of bets has been set to one and that the pay line is one. If the counted number is two, the one bet lamp section 23a and the two two bet lamp sections 23b are turned on, the bet number is set to two, and the winning line is three.
Notify the player that the book is a book. If the counted number is 3, the 1 bet lamp part 23a, the 2 bet lamp parts 23b, and the 3 bet lamp parts 23c are all turned on, and the bet number is set to 3 and the prize is won. Notify the player that there are five lines. in this way,
The ramp unit 23 also has a role of displaying an effective line on the three reels 31a to 31c.

If the counted number is 4 or more,
In the front panel portion 2, the credit display portion 25a digitally displays the number of sheets exceeding three. Credit display section 2
The display (credit display) by 5a is incremented and updated by 1 each time a medal is inserted. If a medal is inserted while the insert medal lamp portion 24a is turned off for the reason that the number of credits has reached a preset limit (for example, 50), the medal is not counted and the medal is paid out. Returned from mouth 28.

If the player presses the MAX bet button 27c when the display on the credit display portion 25a has already reached 3 or more with no bet number of medals, the credit display is updated by subtracting 3 from the value. All the lamp parts 23 are turned on, and the bet number is set to three. In this way, the number of bets can be set not only by inserting medals but also by setting MAX.
It is also possible to press the bet button 27c. However, when the display of the credit display portion 25a is 1 or 2, the MAX bet button 27c is pressed to bet the number of bets (1 or 2) according to the credit amount.
Will be set.

Inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 or M
By pressing the AX bet button 27c, the player can operate the start lever 27d. At this time, the front panel unit 2 may notify the player of that fact by lighting a lamp or the like. When the player operates the start lever 27d to request the start of the game after setting the bet number of three, the three reels 31a to 31c are rotated by the drive of a reel drive motor 43a (stepping motor) described later, Start variable display of symbols. After that, when the player presses the stop button 27e, the reels 31a to 31c corresponding to the stop buttons 27e individually stop. However, if the player uses the stop button 2
If 7e is not pressed, the reels 31a to 31c automatically stop after the elapse of a predetermined time.

When all reels 31a to 31c are stopped,
When one game is over, the symbol display window 21 at that time
The combination of symbols arranged on the effective line (winning determination line) is compared with a predetermined "winning combination", and the result of the game, that is, the presence or absence of winning is determined. At this time, a total of 5 rows, which are the horizontal 3 rows and the diagonally diagonal 2 rows displayed in the symbol display window 21, are the winning determination lines. The comparison and determination of the symbols are performed by a control function, which will be described later, realized on the circuit board 32.

The game results are roughly classified into "hit", "off" and "re-game". Further, examples of "winning" include "small win (small win)", "middle hit (regular bonus)", and "big hit (big bonus)".

For example, when small winning symbols which are symbols other than those described later are lined up on the prize-winning determination line, the game result is "small winning" in "winning", which is determined in advance according to the type of the arranged symbols. The medals are paid out for the determined number (for example, 2 to 15), and the credit display is added or the medals payout opening 28 is paid out. In this case, the player is notified that the game result is a prize by lighting the win lamp portion 24b of the front panel portion 2. Furthermore, the number of medals to be paid out is notified by a digital display by the payout display section 25b.

When regular bonus symbols (eg, "BAR") are lined up on the prize-winning determination line, the game result is "regular bonus" in "winning",
In addition to paying out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals,
It is possible to play a special game called "regular bonus game" by a predetermined number of games. In this case, the player is given a bonus game lamp section 24c of the front panel section 2.
The lighting of indicates that the gaming state is a regular bonus winning.

At the time of the regular bonus game, the special game which is advantageous to the player is the predetermined number of games (for example, 12 at maximum).
Times). In the regular bonus game, only one bet per game is allowed, but by arranging a predetermined symbol (for example, "JAC") on the prize-winning determination line (hereinafter referred to as "JAC prize"), a predetermined number (15 coins, for example) can be paid out. Then, when the predetermined number of games ends or when the JAC winning occurs a predetermined number of times (e.g., 8 times), the regular bonus game ends and returns to the normal game state.

When the big bonus symbols (for example, "7" or "A") are aligned on the prize-winning determination line, the game result is "big bonus" in "winning", and a predetermined number (for example, 15). In addition to the payout of medals, it is possible to play a special game called a "big bonus game" until a predetermined condition is completed. In this case, the player is informed that the gaming state is a big bonus winning by lighting the big bonus game lamp portion 24d of the front panel portion 2.

At the time of the big bonus game, a special game, which is more advantageous for the player than at the time of the regular bonus game, continues for the maximum predetermined number of games (normally, for example, 30 times). In the big bonus game, similar to the case of the normal game, the payout of medals can be obtained by the occurrence of the small role winning or the regular bonus winning, but the winning probability is higher than usual. Then, when the predetermined number of games ends or when the regular bonus winning occurs a predetermined number of times (normally, for example, 3 times), the big bonus game ends and returns to the normal game state.

The number of times the regular bonus game and the big bonus game have been exhausted is notified to the player through the display by the bonus game number display section 25c of the front panel section 2. Further, also in the regular bonus game and the big bonus game, the payout number of medals is digitally displayed on the payout display portion 25b, as in the normal case.

If the same symbols are not completely lined up on the prize-winning determination line, the game result is "out of bounds", and the player is not provided with any game privilege.

If the symbols arranged on the prize-winning determination line are re-playing symbols, the game result is a "re-playing" that is equivalent to a so-called draw, and no medals are paid out, but the player has a new one. It is possible to play the game under the same conditions as the game that has become the "replay" again without inserting a medal or performing a bet operation. In this case, the fact that the game result is "replay" is notified to the player by turning on the replay lamp part 24f of the front panel part 2.

In this way, when one game is finished, the game result is determined, and the game result is notified, the player
The next game will be continued while responding to the notified game result.

The notification of the game result may be performed in combination with blinking of the lamp unit 24, output of a sound effect from the speaker 35, etc., instead of lighting the lamp unit 24 as described above.

[Explanation of Functional Configuration Required for Game Control] Next, a functional configuration of the pachi-slot machine 1 required for performing various operation controls including determination of the game result as described above will be described. . FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of an example of a pachi-slot machine. On the circuit board 32 of the pachi-slot machine 1, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an R
OM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Me)
The central control unit (microcomputer) 4 is configured by a combination of a mory) and various interfaces. The central control device 4 executes the predetermined program stored in the ROM as the game condition control unit 41, the internal winning lottery unit 42, the reel drive control unit 43, the winning management unit 44, and the game result notification unit 45. Realize the function of.

The game condition control unit 41 is for managing the start condition of the game, and notifies the medal count from the medal discrimination device, presses the MAX bet button 27c, or "replays" from the winning management unit 44. When there is a winning notification to the player, it is determined that the game can be started, and in response thereto, the lamp part 23 of the front panel part 2 is turned on, the sound effect is output from the speaker 35, and the like. As a result, the player is informed of the condition of the game to be started (number of bets and active line).

The internal winning lottery section 42 is a game condition control section 4
When the player operates the start lever 27d after the game condition notification processing by 1, the so-called internal lottery is performed for the game started by the operation. The internal lottery refers to a lottery in the pachi-slot machine 1 prior to the end of the game as to what to do with the result of the game, that is, which winning combination to win the game.

The internal lottery section 42 carries out such an internal lottery using random numbers. That is, when the start lever 27d is operated (the game is started), the internal winning lottery section 42 generates a random number using a random number generator or the like (hereinafter, referred to as a random number).
This random number is referred to as the "winning determination random number"). Then, based on the winning determination table 42a in which the correspondence between the value of the winning determining random number and the numerical range of the winning combination is described in advance, it is determined to which numerical range the value of the generated winning determining random number belongs. In this way, the internal winning lottery unit 42 identifies the winning combination derived from the generated random number for winning determination.

At this time, the winning determination table 42a on which the winning combination is determined defines the numerical range for each of the plurality of winning combinations, but the size of the numerical range is different for each winning combination. As a result, there is a difference in the winning probability for each winning combination. For example, the winning range is low because the numerical range for “big bonus” is small, but the winning probability is high because the numerical range for “outlier” is large.

In other words, the internal lottery is determined by which numerical value range on the winning determination table 42a the value of the winning determining random number belongs to, and is represented by a plurality of types of winning flags including "off" and "replay". To be done. Which winning combination is hit is determined by such a winning determination table 42a.
Since it is determined based on the probability according to the data setting of, the total medal payout rate within the business hours of one day of the game hall is kept substantially constant without being extremely influenced by the skill of the player. Will be.

The reel drive control section 43 controls each reel 31a.
The rotation operations of 31c are controlled. That is,
When the player operates the start lever 27d, the reel drive control unit 43 gives a drive instruction to the reel drive motor 43a to rotate each reel 31a to 31c, and when the player presses the stop button 27e, Alternatively, if a predetermined time elapses after the start lever 27d is operated,
By giving a stop instruction to the reel drive motor 43a, each reel 3
1a to 31c are stopped.

However, the reel drive controller 43 controls the pulling of the reels 31a to 31c when stopping the reels 31a to 31c. The pull-in control means controlling the stop timing of each reel 31a to 31c so as to follow the result of the internal lottery in the internal winning lottery section 42.

For example, when the reels 31a to 31c are to be stopped in response to the pressing of the stop button 27e, the reel drive control section 43 causes the stop button 27 to be stopped.
The reels 31a to 31c are stopped within a predetermined time (for example, 190 msec) from the pressing of e, but the time until the stop is not necessarily uniform, and the result of the internal lottery in the internal winning lottery section 42 is within the predetermined time. Adjust the stop pattern so that it follows. Thereby, for example, the stop positions of the reels 31a to 31c can be adjusted by a maximum of four frames, so that if the result of the internal lottery in the internal winning lottery section 42 is "out of bounds", the player generates a "win" Even if the stop button 27e is pressed at the timing, the symbols are not arranged on the winning determination line. On the other hand, if the result of the internal lottery in the internal winning lottery section 42 is “win”, each reel 3 is arranged so that the corresponding symbols are aligned on the winning determination line.
1a to 31c are stopped.

Further, the reel drive control section 43 allows the player to play each reel 31a even though the winning flag is set as a result of the internal lottery in the internal winning lottery section 42, for example.
~ 31c If you can not arrange the symbols, each reel 3
By making the stop symbols of 1a to 31c different from the normal mode, so-called "reach eyes" can be displayed and the player can be notified of the result of the internal lottery in the internal winning lottery section 42. Here, the "reach eyes" are for notifying the player of the result of the internal lottery in the internal winning lottery section 42, and even if the player is internally won like a bonus role, the prize cannot be won. When the internal winning state can be continued after the game, the display mode is stopped and displayed by each reel 31a to 31c. However,
If the result of internal winning is valid for only one game like a small role, it does not make sense to display it, so "reach eyes"
Is not displayed.

The pull-in control in the reel drive control section 43 can be realized because the reel drive motor 43a for driving the reels 31a to 31c is a stepping motor. That is, the reel drive control unit 43
Since the display symbol on the winning determination line of each reel 31a to 31c can be always grasped through the pulse control for the reel drive motor 43a, the pull-in control as described above can be performed.

The winning management section 44 is a reel drive control section 43.
The display symbol on the winning determination line of each reel 31a to 31c stopped by is compared with a predetermined "winning combination", and the result of the game, that is, the presence or absence of the winning in the game is determined. Specifically, since there is a limit to the adjustment width of the stop symbol by the pull-in control in the reel drive control unit 43, the result of the internal lottery in the internal winning lottery unit 42 is “win” or “replay”, and If the display symbol on the winning determination line of each reel 31a to 31c stopped by the reel drive control unit 43 is "win" or "replay", the game result is "win" or "replay". It is determined, and in all other cases, it is determined that the game result is “out”. Then, according to the determination result, the winning management unit 44 gives an instruction to the credit display unit 25a of the front panel unit 2 or the medal payout device 34 to pay out the medals to the player.

When the winning management unit 44 determines that the game result is a "middle hit (regular bonus)" or a "big hit (big bonus)", the internal winning state is continued for a certain period thereafter. Only the "regular bonus game" or the "big bonus game" is decided to be played by the player, and the ending condition for the certain period is also set in accordance with the decision.

The game result notifying section 45 turns on (or blinks) the lamp section 24 of the front panel section 2, outputs a sound effect from the speaker 35, and displays an image on the liquid crystal panel section 26 (effect effect). By changing the value, the game result or the like determined by the winning management unit 44 is notified to the player.

Further, in this embodiment, the game result notification unit 4
The payout port lamp 30 is connected to 5, and the light emitting state of the payout port lamp 30 can be controlled according to the winning combination of the game result.

[Description of Example of Control Processing Operation] Next, an example of control operation performed by the central control device 4 that realizes the above-described functional configuration during a game on the gaming machine 1 will be described. 4 and 5 are flowcharts showing the outline of the control processing operation by the central controller.

As shown in FIG. 4, after the player inserts a medal or performs a bet operation (depresses the MAX bet button 27c), the central control device 4 (step 101, hereinafter, the step is abbreviated as "S") is followed by the player. Start lever 2 by
When the operation of 7d is performed (S102), the control operation for the game is started.

In the central controller 4, the internal lottery section 42 carries out the internal lottery processing (S103), and the reel drive control section 43 starts the rotating operation of the reels 31a to 31c (S104). At this time, the game result notification unit 45,
In response to the result of the internal lottery in the internal winning lottery section 42, the display mode of the image on the liquid crystal panel section 26 (effect)
May be varied to perform the game effect process for the player (S105).

After that, when the player presses the stop button 27e or when a predetermined time elapses, the reel drive control section 43 causes the internal winning lottery section 42 as shown in FIG.
Each reel 31a to 31c based on the result of the internal lottery in
The rotation of each reel 31a to 31c is stopped while the pull-in control is performed (S106). At this time, for example, if the player cannot win the prize even though the player has internally won the bonus combination, the reel drive control unit 43 appropriately sets the reels 31a to 3a.
The display mode of the stop symbol of 1c may be changed to perform post-game effect processing for the player (for example, display of "reach eyes") (S107).

The reel drive controller 43 controls the reels 31a ...
After stopping 31c, the winning management unit 44 determines whether or not there is a prize in the game (S108), and if the determination result is "win", the medal payout process for the player is performed, so that the front panel unit is performed. 2 credit display section 2
5a or give instructions to the medal payout device 34 (S
109).

Further, the winning management section 44 determines that each reel 31
It is determined whether or not the game ended by the stop of a to 31c is in the "regular bonus game (RB)" (S110), and if so, the ending condition of "RB" (for example, the end of the specified number of times) is determined. A process of determining whether or not it is satisfied is performed (S111). If it is not in “RB”, the winning management unit 44 subsequently determines whether or not the type of “win” is “RB” (S112), and if so, “RB” is selected. Start processing is performed (S113). further,
The winning management unit 44 similarly performs the “RB” start process even when the type of “win” is “RB” in the “big bonus game (BB)”.

If the type of "winning" is not "RB", the winning management section 44 determines whether or not the game ended by stopping each reel 31a to 31c is in "BB" ( S114), and if so, a process of determining whether or not the ending condition of "BB" (for example, the end of the specified number of times) is satisfied (S300). If it is not in "BB", the winning management unit 44 subsequently determines whether or not the type of "winning" is "BB" (S11).
5) If so, start processing of "BB" is performed (S20)
0).

If the result of the determination as to whether or not the game has won is not "winning" but "re-playing" corresponding to a draw (S116), the winning management unit 44 informs that effect. Notify to. In response to this, the game condition control unit 41 notifies the medal insertion condition when the replay is established, that is, the medal insertion condition in the "replay" to be started next. Specifically, a pseudo medal insertion sound is output from the speaker 35 by the same number as the number of medals inserted when the replay is established, and the lamp unit 23 of the front panel unit 2 is turned on by the number of medals inserted. . And
The game condition control unit 41 enables the player to play the game again without inserting a new medal or performing a bet operation.

Next, the BB start processing (S200 in FIG. 5) performed in the above control processing will be described in more detail. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the BB start processing.

In the BB start processing, the type of "hit" is "B
In the case of "B", that is, when the big bonus symbols (for example, "7" or "A") are aligned on the winning determination line. In the BB start process, the winning management unit 44
First, a BB game flag is set (S201). By setting such a winning flag, the winning management unit 44 informs the internal winning lottery unit 42 that the next game to be played is “BB”.
Etc. Further, the winning management unit 44, the "B
The number of "RB winning" that is the ending condition for "B" (for example, 3
And the maximum number of games (for example, 30 times) are set in the counter in the memory area used by the winning management unit 44 (S).
202, S203).

Subsequently, the BB end determination process (S30 in FIG. 5) performed corresponding to the above BB start process.
0) will be described in more detail. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the BB end determination processing of the control processing operation by the central controller.

In the BB end determination processing, the winning management unit 44
However, after performing the subtraction processing of the number of games or the number of RB winnings during the "BB" period set in the counter (hereinafter, these are collectively referred to as "remaining number of games") (S301), the remaining number of games is " It is determined whether it is "0" (S302),
If it is not "0", the number of remaining games of "BB" is displayed on the bonus game number display portion 25c (S303). Then, the next game is also continuously played under the same "BB" setting condition.

On the other hand, if the number of remaining games of "BB" is "0" (S302), the winning management section 44 clears the BB playing flag indicating that the "BB" is playing (S3).
04), the game of "BB" is finished.

In this control processing operation, in the present embodiment, the light emitting state of the payout opening lamp 30 is changed according to the winning combination of the game result. That is, the player presses the start lever 27d to start the rotation of the reel 21, and presses the stop button 27e to stop the rotation of the reel 21. The winning combination is determined according to the symbol of the reel 21 that has stopped, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Here, when the medals are paid out from the payout opening 28, the game result notification unit 45 of the central control device 4 controls the light emission state of the payout opening lamp 30 to notify the medal with the light emission of the payout opening lamp 30. To do.

The player can feel the joy of paying out the medals by winning the winning combination and the joy of emitting the payout opening lamp 30.

The game result notification section 45 of the central control unit 4 is
In addition to when the medals are paid out to the payout opening 28, the payout opening lamp 30 may be caused to emit light not only when the medals are stored in the storage device but also to notify the acquisition of the medals.

As a light emitting mode of the payout port lamp 30, lighting, blinking, dimming, and a combination thereof are changed according to the type of winning combination.

Further, it is possible to obtain a further interest by making the payout port lamp 30 to emit light of two or more colors. That is, the emission color is changed in accordance with the winning symbol, or the emission color is changed in accordance with the number of medals paid out.

Also, the game result notifying section 4 of the central control unit 4
5 may control the light emitting state of the payout opening lamp 30 in accordance with the internal winning state in the internal winning lottery section 42. For example, when the symbols are not won, the payout lamp 30 emits light, or the emission state of the payout lamp 30 is changed according to the type of internal winning. . As a result, the player can recognize that the internal winning is achieved by the light emitting state of the payout opening lamp 30.

When the game result is won, the internal winning state may be informed by changing the light emitting state of the payout opening lamp 30 in accordance with the internal winning state even with the same winning. At this time, the payout lamp 30
The condition of progress of the game (for example, the number of game operations of "BB", the number of failure to pull in the internal winning combination, etc.) may be added to the light emission state of. For example, the light may be emitted strongly or the emission color may be changed just before the end of the operation of "BB".

Further, the game result notifying unit 45 of the central controller 4 may cause the payout opening lamp 30 to emit light as false information different from the internal winning. For example, when the internal winning is not made, the same light emission as when the internal winning is made may be performed to attract the player's interest.

Further, the game result notifying unit 45 may output a sound effect from the speaker 35 together with the control of the emission state of the payout opening lamp 30. This makes it possible to enhance the interest in both light and sound.

In the present embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachi-slot machine has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the present invention may be applied to other amusement devices such as a slot machine for playing coins and playing games other than the pachi-slot machine. Therefore, the variable display means according to the present invention is not limited to the spinning drum type with the three reels 31a to 31c described in the present embodiment.
It may be a video display type such as an RT (Cathode Ray Tube).

[0070]

As described above, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the gaming value is paid out, the lamp of the payout port emits light, and the light emitting state changes according to the winning combination, so that the game is played. It is possible to enjoy the enjoyment of gaining value and the enjoyment of light, and it is possible to maintain a high level of interest in games.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an external configuration of an example of a pachi-slot machine.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an internal configuration of an example of a pachi-slot machine.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of an example of a pachi-slot machine.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart (No. 1) showing an outline of a control processing operation by the central control device.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart (No. 2) showing the outline of the control processing operation by the central control device.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the start of one of the control processes by the central controller.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing one end determination of control processing by the central control device.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachi-slot machine, 2 ... Front panel part, 3 ... Cabinet part, 21 ... Symbol display window, 22 ... Medal insertion slot, 23 ... Lamp part, 24 ... Lamp part, 25 ... Display part, 26 ... Liquid crystal panel part, 28 ... Medal payout port, 29 ... Medal tray, 30 ... Payout port lamp

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. When the game result is a predetermined winning combination,
In a gaming machine for paying out a game value of a number corresponding to the winning combination from a payout opening, a lamp provided in the payout opening and a control means for controlling a lighting state of the lamp according to the winning combination A gaming machine characterized by being. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the control means controls a lighting state of the lamp only when the gaming value is paid out from the payout opening. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the control means controls a lighting state of the lamp when paying out the game value to the storage device. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lamp is capable of emitting light of two or more colors, and the control means changes the emission color of the lamp according to the winning combination. 5. The game according to claim 1, wherein the lamp is capable of emitting light of two or more colors, and the control means changes the emission color of the lamp according to the number of payouts of the game value. Machine. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the internal lottery is performed at the start of the game, the control means controls the lighting state of the lamp according to the result of the internal lottery. 7. The lamp is capable of emitting light of two or more colors, and when performing an internal lottery at the start of a game, the control means changes the emission color of the lamp according to the result of the internal lottery. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: 8. The control unit controls the lighting state of the lamp to be the same as that when the internal lottery is performed when the internal lottery is not internally won. Game machine. 9. The control means controls the lighting state of the lamp to be the same lighting state as that at the time of an internal win other than the internal win when the internal lottery is internally won. The gaming machine according to claim 6 or 7. 10. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lighting state of the lamp is lighting or blinking of the lamp. 11. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lighting state of the lamp includes dimming of the lamp. 12. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the control means outputs a sound effect together with controlling the lighting state of the lamp.