JP2002355359A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide minute grades on informing prize winning by a voice and to make a game deep by making a player not to simply understand it. SOLUTION: A performance control apparatus has a voice output control means for storing a plurality of voice data and producing a specified voice output and a performance for informing the prize winning by a specified probability can be performed by determining a game voice 0 in accordance with the game condition, and the voice output control means is formed in such a way that it can output the game voice by changing the game voice 0.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine for performing a sound effect accompanying a game, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of changing a sound based on a winning lottery result.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, when a lottery result is a predetermined prize, the operation sound of a stop switch is output as a sound different from that when the prize is not a prize, so that a player can receive a prize. There is known a slot machine for performing notification (for example, JP-A-2000-140197). Also, in a gaming machine that performs a prize notification effect with a predetermined probability, the operation sound of the operation means may be changed in order to perform an effect that gives a player a sense of expectation.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, since the change in sound is very easy to understand,
There has been a problem that the player loses interest once he gets used to it. Therefore, the inventions described in the respective claims have been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the conventional technology, and the objects thereof are as follows.

(Claims 1 to 10) That is, Claim 1
The inventions described in any one of the first to tenth aspects are intended to provide a gaming machine that enables a player to make a deeper game by making it possible to finely rank a prize notification by voice so that the player cannot easily understand it. (Claim 11) The invention of claim 11 has the following object in addition to the objects of the inventions of claims 1 to 10 described above.

That is, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an incomprehensible notification effect by combining a voice change and a display on a display unit. (Claim 12 or 13) The invention described in claim 12 or 13 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in any one of claims 8 to 11 described above.

That is, an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of providing a prize notification effect by a change in operation sound of an operation switch. (Claims 14 to 17) The inventions of claims 14 to 17 have the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 13 above.

[0007] That is, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having various variations in the change of game sound.

[0008]

The inventions described in the respective claims are made to achieve the above-mentioned objects, and the features of the inventions are shown in the drawings. This will be described below using embodiments. The sign is
Reference numerals used in the embodiments of the present invention are shown and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.

(Feature) (Claim 1) The invention according to claim 1 is characterized by the following points. That is, the invention according to claim 1 includes a winning lottery means 110 for performing a winning lottery with a predetermined probability, and a game control device 21 for controlling the operation of the gaming machine;
An effect control device 21 for performing an effect associated with the game in accordance with a signal from the game control device 21; and starting the game by operating the gaming machine, and the game state being in a predetermined mode. In the gaming machine in which the winning is determined by the above, the effect control device 22 stores a plurality of sound data and outputs a predetermined sound.
By determining one game sound according to the game state, it is possible to perform a prize notification effect with a predetermined probability, and the sound output control means 130 It is characterized in that it is formed so as to be able to change and output.

The present invention is a gaming machine that performs a prize notification effect by a voice change at a predetermined probability according to a gaming state. Here, the `` gaming state '' is widely interpreted, for example, in addition to the internal state of the gaming machine such as whether the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 is a prize or a loss, the progress of the game, the operation state of the player with respect to the gaming machine, etc. Including.

[0011] "Determining one game sound in accordance with the game state" means that the game sound is determined from the game sound data provided in correspondence with the game state (whether there is a prize, the progress of the game, etc.). Is to determine one game sound based on the game state. The “winning” is a so-called internal winning, and means winning in a lottery performed by the winning lottery means 110. "The winning is determined" means that the gaming machine is in a predetermined winning mode. In the case of a slot machine, for example, the symbol of each rotating reel 40 is in a state where a plurality of rotating reels 40 are stopped. 61 corresponds to a predetermined position.

[0012] The "operation for the gaming machine" means that the operating means of the gaming machine such as a start switch is operated,
This includes inserting medals and the like into gaming machines. The expression “prize notification at a predetermined probability” means that even if a prize is won, the notification is not always produced, and there may be a case where a sound is produced even when it is not a prize. .

The effect control device 22 stores a plurality of effect data, and determines whether or not to perform an effect according to predetermined conditions such as a lottery performed during a game or a change in a game state. The user should select and determine the effect to be performed and execute it. The sound output control means 130 is formed so as to be capable of outputting a game sound of the gaming machine, and controls so that a predetermined sound is output based on predetermined effect data selected and determined by the effect control device 22. is there. Here, the "game sound" is a sound emitted during the game. More specifically, operation sounds of operation means such as switches, operation sounds associated with physical operations of objects constituting the gaming machine such as rotating reels, effect sounds accompanying display effects other than sound associated with games such as image display, and BGM. and so on.

Further, the sound output control means 130 can change and output one game sound determined by the effect control device 22. Here, "change one game sound" means changing the volume, sound quality scale, and the like of the same type of sound. Whether or not to change the one game sound may be determined in accordance with predetermined conditions such as, for example, a lottery on whether or not to change the game sound, whether or not there is a winning, and an operation timing of the operation means.

According to the present invention, when a game state has reached a specific state, it is possible to determine and output a certain game sound, perform a prize notification effect, and change the game sound. , A prize notification effect can also be performed. Furthermore, not only the type of the sound but also a subtle difference of the same game sound can provide a prize notification effect. (Claim 2) The invention according to claim 2 is the above-described claim 1.
In addition to the features of the invention described above, the following features are provided.

That is, the invention according to claim 2 has a prize lottery means 110 for performing a prize lottery with a predetermined probability, and a game control device for controlling the operation of the gaming machine.
21 and an effect control device 21 for performing an effect accompanying the game in response to a signal from the game control device 21. The game is started by an operation on the gaming machine, and the game situation is a predetermined mode. In the gaming machine in which the winning is determined by the following, the effect control device 22 stores a plurality of sound data, and a sound output control means for outputting a predetermined sound.
130, by determining one game sound according to the winning lottery result, it is possible to perform a prize notification effect with a predetermined probability, the voice output control means 130,
The one game sound is changed so as to be output.

The present invention is a gaming machine that performs a notification effect by a voice change with a predetermined probability when a lottery result is a winning. Here, the "winning" means a so-called internal winning, and means winning in the lottery performed by the winning lottery means 110. "The winning is determined" means that the gaming machine is in a predetermined winning mode, and in the case of a slot machine, for example, in a state where the plurality of rotating reels 40 are all stopped,
This means that the symbols 61 of the respective rotating reels 40 are aligned at a predetermined position.

The "operation for the gaming machine" means that the operating means of the gaming machine such as a start switch is operated,
This includes inserting medals and the like into gaming machines. The expression "prize notification at a predetermined probability" means that, even in the case of a prize, the effect of the notification is not always performed. .

The effect control device 22 stores a plurality of effect data, and determines whether or not to perform an effect according to predetermined conditions such as a lottery performed during a game or a change in a game state. The user should select and determine the effect to be performed and execute it. And, “determining one game sound according to the lottery result of winning” means that one game sound is determined based on the lottery result from the game sound data provided corresponding to the lottery result (hit, loss). Is to determine the sound.

The sound output control means 130 is formed so as to be able to output the game sound of the gaming machine, and controls so that a predetermined sound is output based on predetermined effect data selected and determined by the effect control device 22. Is what you do. Here, the "game sound" is a sound emitted during the game. More specifically, operation sounds of operation means such as switches, operation sounds associated with physical operations of objects constituting a gaming machine such as a rotating reel, effect sounds associated with effect displays other than sound associated with games such as image display, and BGM. and so on.

Further, the sound output control means 130 can change and output the same game sound. here,
"Changing one game sound" means changing the volume, sound quality scale, and the like of the same type of sound. According to the present invention, for example, if the sound is different from the normal game sound, the lottery result is "hit", and if the sound is the normal sound, "losing",
The game sound can be determined based on whether the winning lottery result is a hit or a loss, and a prize notification effect can be performed, and the presence or absence of a prize can be notified by a change in the game sound. Furthermore, not only the type of the sound but also a subtle difference of the same game sound can provide a prize notification effect.

(Claim 3) The invention according to claim 3 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1 or 2. That is, in the invention according to claim 3, the gaming machine has a reel unit 60 having a plurality of rotating reels 40 around which a plurality of symbols 61 are displayed, and a start switch 30 for starting the driving of the reel unit 60. When,
A plurality of stop switches 50 for stopping the driving of the reel unit 60, and a control device for controlling the reel unit 60, the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50, and performing a winning lottery with a predetermined probability.
20 and a medal is paid out on condition that a plurality of symbols 61 displayed on the front side are aligned with a predetermined position in a state where the plurality of rotating reels 40 are stopped. The effect control device 22
Is characterized in that one game sound can be determined in accordance with the operation timing of the stop switch 50.

The present invention focuses on a slot machine as a gaming machine, and enables notification of a winning according to the operation timing of a stop switch 50. Here, "operation timing of the stop switch 50" means when the stop switch 50 is operated, for example,
The timing can be known by measuring a predetermined time or a predetermined number of rotations from the time of operation of the start switch 30 or the start of rotation of the rotating reel 40. Furthermore, when a predetermined symbol is at a predetermined position, a stop switch
Whether the user has operated the stop switch 50 or has operated the stop switch 50 at a timing at which a predetermined symbol (for example, a winning symbol) can be stopped at a predetermined position (for example, an effective line for determining a winning, hereinafter referred to as an effective winning line). Also included.

"Determining the game sound in accordance with the timing" means the predetermined timing (time, number of revolutions, symbols, etc.)
Is to determine one game sound based on the timing measured in the game from the game sound data provided in correspondence with the above. In the present invention, the game sound is determined according to the timing at which the operation of the stop switch 50 is performed, and a prize notification effect can be performed, and the game sound can be changed to perform a prize notification effect. .

(Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 3. That is, in the invention according to claim 4, the control device 20 performs stop control for controlling rotation and stop of the rotating reel 40 by operation of the stop switch 50, and the effect control device 22 includes: It is characterized in that one game sound can be determined according to the stop control.

Here, "stop control" means winning lottery means.
Based on the lottery result of 110, the control is to stop the design 61 to be stopped at a predetermined position and stop the rotation of the rotating reel 40 so as not to stop the design 61 that should not be stopped. That is, when any winning is won in the lottery, control is performed so that a symbol (winning symbol) corresponding to the winning is stopped at a predetermined position as much as possible, and other symbols are not stopped.

More specifically, when the stop switch is pressed, the rotating reel which can be immediately stopped at a predetermined position is set as a reference symbol, and the rotating reel is stopped in a range from the reference symbol to a symbol moved by a predetermined frame in the rotating direction. I have to do that. If the stop control is different, the maximum number of movable frames is also different. The stop control may be performed using a stop table or may be performed while determining whether to stop a predetermined symbol.

"Determining one game sound in accordance with stop control" means "stop table" when performing stop control using a stop table, and "stop" when performing stop control using judgment control. One game sound is determined based on the stop table or the stop control data used for the game from the game sound data provided corresponding to the control data.

In the present invention, the game sound is determined in accordance with the stop control, and a prize notification effect can be performed, and the game sound can be changed to perform a prize notification effect. (Claim 5) The invention according to claim 5 is the above-described claim 4.
In addition to the features of the invention described above, the following features are provided.

That is, the invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that the effect control device 22 is formed so that one game sound can be determined according to the number of sliding frames. Here, the "number of sliding frames" means the winning lottery means in the stop control.
When the lottery result of 110 is lost, the pattern 61 that can be stopped on the activated pay line when the stop switch 50 is operated
However, this is the number of moving frames in the case of performing a so-called kick-off control in which the rotating reel 40 is stopped by moving a predetermined number of frames so as not to have any winning mode.

The "determination of the game sound according to the number of sliding frames" means that the game sound is determined based on the number of sliding frames applied in the game from the game sound data provided corresponding to the predetermined number of sliding frames. Is to determine one game sound.
In the present invention, a game sound is determined according to the number of sliding frames, and a prize notification effect can be performed, and a prize notification effect can also be performed by changing the game sound.

(Claim 6) The invention according to claim 6 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 4 or 5. That is, the invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that the effect control device 22 is formed so that one game sound can be determined according to the number of drawn frames.

Here, the "number of drawn frames" means a symbol 61 which can be stopped on the activated pay line when the stop switch 50 is operated when the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 is a winning in the stop control. If there is a winning symbol within the range of a predetermined number of frames, the reel reel 40 is moved by a predetermined number of frames so that the winning symbol is aligned with an effective winning line.
Is the number of moving frames in the case of performing the so-called pull-in control for stopping the rotation of the camera.

The "determination of the game sound according to the number of frames to be drawn in" means that the game sound data is provided corresponding to the predetermined number of frames to be drawn in based on the number of frames to be drawn in in the game. Is to determine one game sound. In the present invention, a game sound is determined according to the number of drawn frames, and a prize notification effect can be performed, and a prize notification effect can be performed by changing the game sound.

(Claim 7) The invention of claim 7 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention of claims 1 to 6 described above. That is, the invention according to claim 7 is characterized in that the change of the game sound performed by the sound output control means is formed so as to express the accuracy of the notification.

Here, the “accuracy of the notification” refers to the reliability of the notification of the winning. According to the present invention, it is possible to not only notify a prize by a change in voice but also express the accuracy of the notification by a mode of the change. For example, when the notification is made by a change in the volume of the sound, the reliability of the notification can be set to be higher when the volume is 50% larger than when the volume is 30% larger than the normal volume.

(Claim 8) The invention of claim 8 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention of claims 1 to 7 described above. That is, in the invention according to claim 8, the game sound is formed such that a sound is output when the operation means is operated, and the sound output control means 13 is provided.
0 changes the operation sound of the operation means.

In the present invention, the game sound output under the control of the voice output control means 130 is used as the operation sound of the operation means. The operating means is mainly a start switch,
It means switches such as a stop switch and steering means such as a steering wheel and a brake. According to the present invention, during a game,
A change in the voice accompanying the operation of the operation means can provide a prize notification effect.

(Claim 9) The invention of claim 9 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention of claim 8 described above. That is, in the invention according to claim 9, the gaming machine has a plurality of operation means which are continuously operated, and the voice output control means 130 controls the operation sounds of the plurality of operation means in accordance with a certain rule. It is characterized by changing.

Here, the "plurality of operating means operated continuously" includes, for example, operating means having the same function as a stop switch for individually stopping three rotating reels in a slot machine. Not only when there are a plurality of operating means, but also operating means that play different roles, they also include operating means that are frequently operated continuously in general in the operation flow of the gaming machine. Also,
“Continuous operation” means not only a case where the operations are performed in a predetermined order but also a series of operations one after another.

According to the present invention, the operating sounds of the plurality of operating means are changed according to a certain rule. For example, control is performed so that the volume is gradually increased, or gradually decreased, or the volume is alternately output. Alternatively, control can be performed such that the sound quality and the scale change gradually. The presence or absence of a prize and the accuracy of notification can be expressed by the pattern.

(Claim 10) The invention according to claim 10 is
In addition to the above-described features of the first to ninth aspects of the present invention, the following features are provided. That is, in the invention according to claim 10, the gaming machine starts a game by charging money, and is formed so that a sound is output when the money is charged. Is characterized by changing the sound of compensation.

Here, the "price" has a value that can be exchanged for a prize at a predetermined rate, such as a pachinko ball, a slot machine medal, and the like. The present invention is particularly significant in a gaming machine that is formed so that the right to win is carried over to the next game even if the winning is not confirmed in the game related to winning. That is, it is assumed that a game is started by inputting a value to the gaming machine, and the winning is not determined in the game even though the lottery result is a predetermined winning. Therefore, when the player inserts a value for playing the next game, a sound different from a normal insertion sound is output, and the player can know that the winning right has been carried over.

(Claim 11) The invention according to claim 11 is
In addition to the features of the invention described in claims 1 to 10,
The features are as follows. That is, in the invention according to claim 11, the effect display unit 67 is provided on the gaming machine, and the effect control device 22 combines the change of the game sound of the voice output control means 130 with the display of the effect display unit 67. The notification of a winning is performed by the following.

The effect display section 67 is a display section for blinking a lamp, displaying characters, figures, moving images, and the like, and is mainly for performing a visual effect. Specifically, it is an LED, a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a liquid crystal screen, a CRT, a rotating reel, or the like. The present invention expresses the presence or absence of a prize and the accuracy of notification by a combination of a change in game sound and a character figure or the like displayed on the effect display section 67, and a more complicated notification effect can be achieved.

(Claim 12) The invention according to claim 12 is
In addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 8 to 11, the following features are provided. That is, in the invention according to claim 12, the gaming machine has a plurality of symbols around it.
A reel unit 60 having a plurality of rotating reels 40 indicating 61, a start switch 30 for starting driving of the reel unit 60, a plurality of stop switches 50 for stopping driving of the reel unit 60, A control unit 20 for controlling the reel unit 60, the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50, and performing a winning lottery with a predetermined probability. In a slot machine in which medals are paid out on condition that a plurality of symbols 61 displayed at a predetermined position are aligned in advance. This is to change the operation sound of the switch 50. If the operation of any one of the stop switches 50 indicates that the winning is not confirmed, The, characterized by being formed so as to further vary the subsequent operation sound.

The present invention focuses on a slot machine as a gaming machine, and notifies a winning by changing the operation sound of the stop switch 50, and also attempts to notify whether or not a winning has been confirmed. Here, “operation of any one of the stop switches 50” means operation of at least one or more of the plurality of stop switches. And "It turns out that the winning is not fixed"
This means that the winning symbol on the rotating reel 40 cannot be stopped at a predetermined position, that is, the winning symbol cannot be pulled in. For example, if the winning symbol is not drawn in by the first stop switch operation, it is determined that the winning is not fixed at that time.

Further, "to further change the subsequent operation sound" means to output a sound different from the changed sound as a prize notification at the time of operating the operation means thereafter. For example, when the volume of the operation sound is changed, the volume of the operation of the stop switch is set to 50 at the time of the normal winning, and the volume of the first stop switch operation becomes 70 when the player wins. Then, when it is determined that the winning is not confirmed by operating a certain stop switch, the operation is changed to an effect such that an operation sound is output with a volume other than 70, for example, 30 when the next stop switch is operated. In addition, for example, a change such as an extremely large volume, silence, or a return to the normal volume can be given to notify that the winning is not fixed.

(Claim 13) The invention according to claim 13 is
In addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 8 to 12, the following features are provided. That is, in the invention according to claim 13, the gaming machine has a plurality of symbols around it.
A reel unit 60 having a plurality of rotating reels 40 indicating 61, a start switch 30 for starting driving of the reel unit 60, a plurality of stop switches 50 for stopping driving of the reel unit 60, A control unit 20 for controlling the reel unit 60, the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50, and performing a winning lottery with a predetermined probability. Is a slot machine in which medals are paid out on condition that a plurality of symbols 61 displayed in a predetermined position are aligned in advance, and the medals can be credited,
The game can be started by operating the bet switch 16 instead of inserting the medal, and the sound output control means 130 changes the operation sound of the bet switch 16.

Here, the "credit" is for storing medals without directly paying them out and paying out medals as needed. The bet switch 16 is used for replacing the stored medals with inserted medals. The present invention uses the bet switch 16
Is changed to notify the winning.

According to the present invention, it is possible to perform the same notification effect as in the case of changing the value sound. (Claim 14) The invention according to claim 14 is characterized by the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 13.

That is, the invention of claim 14 is characterized in that the sound output control means 130 is formed so as to be able to output the same game sound at different sound volumes. The present invention and the following claims define the mode of change of the game sound. According to the present invention, the volume of the game sound, that is, the volume can be changed. That is,
Depending on the size of the volume, a prize notification effect can be produced.

According to the present invention, sounds of different sizes can be output for the same game sound, even if the scale and sound quality are the same. (Claim 15) The invention according to claim 15 is characterized by the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 14.

That is, the invention according to claim 15 is characterized in that the sound output control means 130 is formed so as to be able to output the same game sound in different scales. According to the present invention, the scale of the game sound can be changed. In other words, a prize notification effect can be provided based on the pitch of the sound.
According to the present invention, it is possible to output sounds having different pitches (for example, a sound of "do" and a sound of "mi") even for the same game sound, even if the sound volume and the sound quality are the same.

(Claim 16) The invention according to claim 16 is
The present invention is characterized by the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of the first to fifteenth aspects. That is, the invention according to claim 16 is characterized in that the sound output control means 130 is formed so as to be able to output the same game sound with different sound quality. It was done. That is, a prize notification effect can be provided depending on the nature of the sound.

Here, "different sound quality" means, for example, the sound of a drum and the sound of a bell, the sound of a flute and the sound of a piano,
Not only sounds with different sound properties due to differences in sound sources, but also sounds of the same piano with different sound states, such as clear and muffled sounds, are included. According to the present invention, it is possible to output sounds of different qualities even if the scale and volume are the same.

(Claim 17) The invention according to claim 17 is
In addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 16, the following features are provided. That is, the invention according to claim 17 is characterized in that the sound output control means 130 is formed so as to be able to output the same game sound at different sound periods, and the present invention changes the period of the game sound. It was made possible. In other words, a prize notification effect can be provided by the speed of the sound. The present invention is significant when the game sound is an alarm sound or a melody sound.

According to the present invention, it is possible to output sounds of different speeds (for example, a quarter note and an eighth note) even if the sound quality, scale and volume are the same.

[0059]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below using a slot machine as a gaming machine. The present embodiment relates to a slot machine that performs a prize notification effect by changing the volume of a game sound.

(Description of the Drawings) FIGS. 1 to 10 show an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of input, control and output of the slot machine, FIG. 2 is a front view of the external appearance of the slot machine, and FIGS. 3 to 5 show schematic flows of the operation of the slot machine. 6 shows details of the effect control device 22, FIG. 7 shows a specific example of the effect pattern, and FIGS. 8 to 10 are flow charts showing specific examples of the effect.

(Slot machine 10) Slot machine 10
Has a rectangular box-shaped housing 11, as shown in FIG. A display window 12 facing the player side is formed in the housing 11, and the display window 12 further includes three game reels 43.
The symbol display window 13 through which the symbol 61 can be seen is formed. And above and to the side of this symbol display window 13,
As the effect display section 67, a 7-segment display 180 and an effect reel 45 are provided. A medal slot 14 is provided at a substantially central end of the slot machine 10.

Although not shown, a control device 20 (see FIG. 1) for controlling the entire operation of the slot machine 10 is built in the slot machine 10. (Control device 20) Although not shown, the control device 20 is a CP
U, and is provided with ROM, RAM, I / O and the like. Here, the number of CPUs is not limited to one, and may be controlled by two or more CPUs. Also, CPU,
The ROM, RAM, I / O, and the like may be integrated to form one chip.

The control device 20 includes a main control device 20A and a sub-control device 20B which operates by receiving a signal from the main control device 20A.
The following devices (1) and (2) are configured by the CPU reading the program stored in the ROM. (1) Game control device 21 (2) Effect control device 22 The game control device 21 controls the rotation and stop of the rotating reel 40 by operating the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50, and is a main control device. It is located at 20A. The effect control device 22 is for controlling the display device 66 such as a lamp and a speaker and the effect display unit 67, and is arranged in the sub-control device 20B. The game control device 21
The details of the effect control device 22 will be described later.

(Input Stage) The input stage of the control device 20 includes:
As shown in FIG. 1, the following parts are connected. (1) Make switch 15 (2) Bet switch 16 (3) Settlement switch 17 (4) Start switch 30 (5) Stop switch 50 The input stage is limited to the above-mentioned parts (1) to (5) It is not something to be done.

(Closing Switch 15) As shown in FIG. 2, the closing switch 15 is a switch built in below the medal insertion slot 14 and detects a inserted game medal. (Bet Switch 16) As shown in FIG. 2, the bet switch 16 is a switch located below the rotating reel 40, and is used for reducing the number of stored medals and replacing the inserted medals.

(Accounting Switch 17) As shown in FIG. 2, the adjusting switch 17 is a switch located diagonally below the rotating reel, and is for paying out the stored inserted medals. (Start Switch 30) The start switch 30, as shown in FIG. 2, is a lever located diagonally below the rotating reel 40,
This is for starting the driving of the reel unit 60 on condition that the player inserts the game, or on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game at the time of “Replay”. Here,
"Replay" means that the flag of "Replay" is established by the lottery of the winning lottery means 110, and the symbols of "Replay" are aligned on the activated pay line, In the next game, the player can play the game again without newly inserting a game medal.

(Stop switch 50) Stop switch
50 is for stopping the drive of the reel unit 60. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the stop switch 50 includes three switches corresponding to each of the rotating reels 40, and is arranged one below each of the rotating reels 40. The operation of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating reel 40 is set so that the corresponding rotating reel 40 stops rotating.

(Output Stage) The output stage of the control device 20 includes:
As shown in FIG. 1, the following parts are connected. (1) Reel unit 60 (2) Hopper unit 65 (3) Display device 66 (lamp 68 and speaker 69) (4) Effect display section 67 (display 180 and effect reel 45) The output stage is as described above. The present invention is not limited to the parts (1) to (3).

(Reel Unit 60) Reel Unit 60
Although not shown, the motor comprises four motors fixed or supported by a frame, and four rotating reels 40 fixed to the output shaft of each motor. Here, the rotating reel 40 includes three game reels 43 and one effect reel 45. Of these, the effect reel 45 operates separately from the game reel 43 under the control of the effect reel control means 140. It is. Each rotating reel 40 includes a rotating drum made of a synthetic resin, and a tape-shaped reel tape 42 attached around the rotating drum. On the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape 42 of the game reel 43, a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are provided.
61 is displayed.

The effect reel 45 functions as an effect display section 67, which will be described later. (Hopper Unit 65) The hopper unit 65 is for paying out medals to the player based on the result of the game, not shown.

(Display Device 66) The display device 66 controls the production control device 22 to notify a player of a prize or the like.
Various effects are performed. Specifically, the display device 66
Is composed of a lamp 68 and a speaker 69. The lamp 68 and the speaker 69 are used for notifying a winning or the like by turning on or blinking a light emitting body or generating a winning sound.

(Effect display part 67) The effect display part 67 is a window provided in the vicinity of the rotating reel 40, and displays characters, figures, moving images, etc., and informs of a winning and other effects. It is. More specifically, the effect display unit 67 includes a display 180 and an effect reel 45. Display 180 is LE
D, a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a liquid crystal screen, and the like.
The display 180 displays predetermined characters, numbers, and the like based on output data from the effect control device 22, and performs a winning notification and other effects.

As described above, the effect reel 45 is provided along with the game reel 43, and the reel tape of the effect reel 45 is provided.
On the outer peripheral surface of 42, a plurality (for example, seven) of symbols 62 are displayed. The symbol 62 may be the same as the symbol 61 of the game reel 43, or may be a symbol for effect. The effect reel 45 rotates at a predetermined time under the control of the effect reel control means 140, and performs an effect of winning information by stopping a predetermined symbol 62 to the front side.

Although not shown, the reel tape 42 of the effect reel 45 is formed of a half mirror tape, and a pattern 62 is printed on the inner periphery of the half mirror tape.
Further, a lighting device for illuminating the design 62 may be provided inside the effect reel 45, and the lighting of the lighting device may make the design 62 visible from the front side. (Game Control Device 21) Next, the game control device 21 will be described in detail.

The game control device 21 controls the rotation and stop of the rotating reel 40 by operating the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50. Then, the game control device 21 functions as the following means (1) to (3). (1) Normal game control means 70 (2) Special game control means 80 (3) Winning lottery means 110 The normal game control means 70 controls the normal game in order to perform the normal game. The special game control means 80 controls the special game in order to execute the special game. Also, game control device
21 is not limited to the above-described means (1) to (3), and may include other means.

(Normal game control means 70) Normal game control means
70 is for making a normal game play. That is, when the start switch 30 is operated under the condition that a medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is inserted, or when a predetermined time has elapsed from the previous game at the time of “Replay”, the reel unit 60 is driven, and the reel unit 60 is driven. Revolving reels 40
Starts to rotate.

Thereafter, when one of the stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 40 stops.
When all three stop switches 50 have been operated, the rotation of all three rotating reels 40 stops. At this time, when the predetermined symbol 61 stops on the activated pay line of the display window 12, a predetermined number of medals are paid out via the hopper unit 65. Instead of paying out medals, credits may be given. The prize is accompanied by the payout of a game medal, and there is no small medal prize to give a profit to the player, a special prize to give the player a larger profit than this small prize, and no payout of the game medal, "Replay", which allows a player to play a game again without newly inserting a game medal. If the lottery result is one of the winnings, a winning flag corresponding to the winning is established. Then, if the lottery result is a special winning, a special winning flag is established,
While the special prize flag is established, the combination of the stop symbols 61 of the rotating reel 40 of the reel unit 60 is a predetermined special prize symbol 61 (for example, one in which three “7” are aligned on the activated prize line) The winning is settled on condition that the match is made, so that the player can play an advantageous special game. On the other hand, if the special winning flag is established by lottery, but the combination of the stop symbols 61 of the spinning reel 40 does not match the special winning symbol 61, the right of the special winning flag establishment is carried over to subsequent games. Is set to If the winning flag of the small role cannot determine the winning in the game for which the winning flag has been established, the right of the winning flag establishment does not carry over to the next game. Whether any of the corresponding winning symbols 61 can be aligned on the activated pay line while any of the winning flags is established depends on the timing of the stop switch 50 when the rotating speed of the rotating reel 40 is constant. It is. Specifically, after operating the stop switch 50, the rotating reel 40
Is set to stop, after the stop switch 50 is operated, the operation is stopped as it is or
In the case where the corresponding winning symbol 61 is included in the retractable symbols 61 on the circumference of the rotating reel 40 which can be stopped within 0 ms, for example, four consecutive retractable symbols 61 from the stop symbol. Delays the time to stop,
The rotating reel 40 draws the winning symbol 61 on the activated pay line and stops. On the other hand, when the corresponding winning symbol 61 is not included in the four drawable symbols 61, the winning symbol 61 cannot be pulled into the activated winning line and stopped.

(Special game control means 80) Special game control means
80 is for causing the player to perform an advantageous special game based on the lottery result of the lottery means. The above special games are roughly classified into the following games. (1) Specific introduction game (BB game) (2) Specific game (RB game) (3) Specific winning game (JAC game) Note that a specific game, for example, an RB game is a specific introduction game.
For example, there is a case where the game is performed during the BB game and a case where the game is performed alone when the game is not being performed. Further, the above-mentioned specific winning game, that is, a so-called JAC game, is performed during the RB game. Further, the special game is not limited to the above-mentioned games (1) to (3).

As shown in FIG. 1, the special game control means 80 is roughly divided into the following means. (1) Specific introduction game control means 91 (BB game control means 9
0) (2) Specific game control means 101 (RB game control means 100) (Specific introduction game control means 91) Specific introduction game control means 91
Is for controlling the BB game. Specifically, in the normal game, although not shown, for example, when three symbols 61 such as “7” are aligned on the activated pay line, for example, 15 medals are paid out via the hopper unit 65. At this time, the BB game is started.

When the game shifts to the BB game, as in the normal game, the game is started by inserting up to three medals. When the rotation of each of the three spinning reels is stopped, whether the winning symbols are aligned on the activated pay line. Payout of medals is performed depending on whether or not. Therefore, during the BB game, the lottery including the small combination is performed every time as in the normal game. However, if the specific winning symbols for shifting to the RB game during the BB game are aligned on the activated pay line, then the process shifts to the RB game.

Normally, during the BB game, the transition to the RB game is to be performed, for example, up to three times. Therefore, after the first RB game is completed, the normal game as described above is performed again. The same lottery and control as described above are performed. And in the BB game, the RB during the BB game
The BB game ends when the maximum number of games is a predetermined maximum number, for example, three times, or when the normal game in the BB game ends a predetermined maximum number of times, for example, a maximum of 30 times.

(Specific Game Control Means 101) The specific game control means 101 controls an RB game. Specifically, when the game shifts to the RB game, one medal is inserted, and when a predetermined symbol 61 of the spinning reel 40 is aligned with the center line of the display window 12, a specific winning game in which a winning is determined is performed. It is. In the RB game, a specific prize game for determining whether or not a prize can be performed can be performed up to 12 times, and a prize can be confirmed up to 8 times. That is, a maximum of eight winnings are confirmed, or a maximum of 12
The RB game ends when the specific winning game ends.

(Winning Lottery Means 110) The winning lottery means 110
A lottery is performed for a prize determination based on a predetermined lottery probability. Then, when the lottery result by the prize lottery means 110 is a prize, a prize flag is established, and during the prize flag is established, the combination of the stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 matches a predetermined prize symbol. The winning is determined, and the player is provided with a medal payout or a special game.

As shown in FIG. 1, the winning lottery means 110 is roughly provided with the following means. (1) random number generating means 111 (2) random number extracting means 112 (3) winning determination table 113 (4) determining means 114 The winning lottery means 110 is limited to the above (1) to (4) is not.

(Random number generating means 111)
A random number for a winning lottery is set in a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 10 in decimal).
65535). (Random number extracting means 112) The random number extracting means 112 is a random number generating means.
The random number generated by 111 is extracted under a predetermined condition (for example, operation of the start switch 30). The extracted random numbers are used as extracted random number data.

Here, the “random number generating means” includes
In addition to a random number that can be generated by the average sampling method as a soft random number, a counter that adds a fixed range of numbers one by one at a high speed can also be used. For example, a counter in which a number in the range of 0 to 16383 is sequentially repeated about 7 million times per second can be considered.
Then, the "random number extracting means" reads the number of the counter when the start switch is pressed.

When formed as described above, the "random number generating means"
Although the random numbers are not generated, the numbers extracted by the "random number extracting means" have a distribution like random numbers. As described above, means for obtaining a number indicating a distribution like a random number as a result is considered here as being included in “random number generating means” or “random number extracting means”.

(Winning Determination Table 113) The winning determination table 113 has a winning area of each winning item in the whole area of the random numbers taken by the random number generating means 111. (Determining Means 114) The determining means 114 determines, based on the extracted random number data extracted by the random number extracting means 112 and the lottery probability data of the winning determination table 113, each of the winning items in the entire region of the random numbers generated by the random number generating means 111. This is to collate with the prize determination area data including the prize area, and determine a prize corresponding to the prize area to which the extracted random number data belongs.

(Operation of Slot Machine 10) Next, the outline of the operation of the slot machine having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIG.
This will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, FIG.
In step 100, the start switch 30 is turned on by operating the start switch 30. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.

In step 101, the winning lottery means 11
With 0, a lottery process is performed. And the next step 1
Go to 02. In step 102, the rotation of the rotating reel 40 starts. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, the stop switch 50 is turned on by operating the stop switch 50. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.

In step 104, the rotation stop processing of the rotating reel 40 is performed. Then, the next step 105
Proceed to. In step 105, the three rotating reels 40
It is determined whether or not the stop switch 50 corresponding to has been operated. When it is determined that the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotating reels 40 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 106.

In step 106, it is determined whether or not the winning symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the activated pay line while the winning flag is established, that is, whether or not the winning is determined. When it is determined that the winning is determined, the process proceeds to the next step 107. In step 107, a medal corresponding to a winning symbol is paid out. Then, the game ends. If it is determined in step 105 that the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotating reels 40 has not been operated, the process returns to step 103.

If it is determined in step 106 that the winning has not been determined, step 107 is skipped, and the game ends. The lottery process of step 101 will be described with reference to the flow of FIG. In step 200, the random number generating means 111 of the winning lottery means 110
The random number is extracted by the random number extracting means 112 from among the random numbers generated by. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.

In step 201, the extracted random numbers are stored inside the random number extracting means 112. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202. In step 202, the random number extracted by the determination means 114 and the winning determination table 1
Comparison with thirteen winning determination area data is performed. And
Proceed to the next step 203.

In step 203, the determining means 114 determines which of the winning regions in the winning determination table 113 contains the extracted random numbers, and determines the evaluation of the lottery process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204. In step 204, kicking of a predetermined symbol and retraction of the predetermined symbol are set. Then, the lottery process ends. The process of stopping the rotation of the rotating reel 40 in step 104 will be described with reference to FIG. Step 300
In, it is determined whether or not kick setting has been achieved for a predetermined symbol. Then, when it is determined that the setting of the kicking of the predetermined symbol has not been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 301.

In step 301, the rotating reel 40 is rotated by one symbol. That is, kicking is performed for one symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 302. In step 302, it is determined whether or not the number of the symbols obtained by rotating the rotary reel 40 by one symbol described above corresponds to the fourth symbol after the stop switch 50 is operated. After operating the stop switch 50, the number of symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 one symbol at a time becomes four.
In the case of the number, the process proceeds to the next step 303.

In step 303, the rotation of the rotating reel 40 is stopped. Thus, the operation of the slot machine 10 from the insertion of the medal to the stop of the rotation of the rotating reel 40 is completed. When it is determined in step 300 that the setting of kicking of a predetermined symbol has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 304.

In step 304, it is determined whether or not a draw has been set for any of the symbols. Then, when it is determined that the pull-in is set for any of the symbols, the process proceeds to the next step 305. In step 305, it is determined whether the pull-in setting has been achieved. When it is determined that the pull-in setting has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 303. If it is determined in step 304 that no drawing is set for any of the symbols, the process proceeds to step 303. If it is determined in step 305 that the pull-in setting has not been achieved, step 3
Go to 01.

At the step 302, if the number of the symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 one symbol at a time after the stop switch 50 is operated is not the fourth symbol, the process returns to the step 300. Note that, in the above-described embodiment, steps 301 to 301 are related to the stop processing of the rotating reel 40.
Although described in step 305, this example is an example of so-called minimum pull-in stop control, and conversely, may be maximum pull-in stop control. Further, for example, a so-called table stop control method in which the stop position of the rotating reel 40 is determined according to a predetermined table at a timing when the stop switch 50 is pressed, may be used. This table stop control has a plurality of tables based on the presence or absence of a winning flag and winning symbols with the winning flag being established, and a table according to a game situation is appropriately selected from the plurality of tables. .

In the table stop control, when the winning flag is established, the stop position is determined in advance on the table so that the symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the activated pay line. This is a type of so-called pull-in setting. Also, when the winning flag is not established, the stop position is determined in advance on the table so that other winning symbols are not aligned on the activated pay line, and is provided with a kind of so-called kick skip setting. is there.

(Effect control device 22) Next, the effect control device 22
Will be described in detail. The effect control device 22 is a game control device 21
On the basis of various signals from, to emit a sound from the speaker 69 or blink the lamp 68 in accordance with the progress of the game, to control the effects accompanying the game,
It is arranged in the sub control device 20B.

The effect control device 22 has the following means (1) to (3) as shown in FIG. (1) Effect selection determination means 120 (2) Audio output control means 130 (3) Effect reel control means 140 The effect control device 22 includes the above (1) to (3)
The present invention is not limited to this, and other means may be provided.

(Effect selection determining means 120) The effect selection determining means 120 determines whether or not to perform an effect, and selects effect data to be performed according to a predetermined condition from a plurality of effect data. It is for. In particular,
The effect selection determining means 120 has an effect data storage means 121, an effect data selecting means 122, and an effect data output means 123, as shown in FIG.

The effect data storage means 121 is for storing a plurality of effect data. The effect data stored in the effect data storage means 121 includes audio data, blinking data such as lamps, stop symbol data of the effect reel 45, and the like, and various effects are performed by appropriately combining these. Here, the sound data includes, for example, an operation sound data of the operation means of the slot machine 10 in addition to a notification sound at the time of winning determination and a bonus sound at the time of a bonus game.

The effect data selecting means 122 is for judging whether a game situation or the like satisfies predetermined conditions for effecting, and selects predetermined effect data. Although not shown, the effect data selecting means 122 is provided with a judging means for judging whether a predetermined condition is satisfied and a lottery means for performing a lottery as required.

The predetermined conditions to be judged by the judging means include, for example, whether or not a winning flag is established, whether or not an operation means such as a start switch 30 is operated, whether or not a winning is confirmed, and the like. Judge based on the signal.
Then, effect data corresponding to predetermined conditions determined in advance or determined by lottery is selected.
For example, when the operation signal of the start switch 30 is received while the winning flag is established, the operation data of the start switch 30 is selected as audio data for outputting a different type of audio from the normally output audio. be able to.

Here, the predetermined condition when the effect data selecting means 122 selects effect data including voice data is as follows.
It can be set as follows: (1) Selecting effect data according to the lottery result of the prize lottery means 110 The effect data storage means 121 stores a plurality of effect data corresponding to the result of the lottery of the prize lottery means 110, and the effect data selecting means 122 performs the lottery. The effect data is selected according to the result.

For example, different effect data may be selected depending on whether the lottery result is “hit” or “losing”,
Different effect data can be set to be selected according to the type of winning. (2) Selecting effect data in accordance with the operation timing of the stop switch 50 In this case, a timing measuring means (not shown) for measuring the operation timing of the stop switch 50 is provided, and the effect data storage means 121 is provided. And a plurality of effect data corresponding to the measured values of the timing measuring means. Then, the effect data selecting means 122 selects effect data according to the measured value.

Here, as a method of measuring the operation timing of the stop switch 50, there are a simple timing measurement and a timing measurement in consideration of the skill of pressing. A simple timing measurement is, for example, measuring how many seconds after the start of rotation of the spinning reel 40 (or when the start switch 30 is operated), the first (or second or last) stop switch 50 is operated. Is what you do. In addition,
For one rotation reel 40, the number of rotations (or the number of steps of the stepping motor) at which stop switch 50 is operated may be measured. Also, the elapsed time from the operation of the first stop switch 50 to the operation of the second stop switch 50, and similarly, the elapsed time from the second and third, the first operation to the complete stop of the rotating reel 40 are measured. May be.

Note that the timing measurement in consideration of the skill of pushing is related to whether or not the stop switch 50 can be operated at a timing at which a winning symbol can be drawn.
The effect data selection according to the stop control described below will be described. (3) Selecting production data in accordance with stop control Stop control means that a symbol 61 to be stopped is stopped at a predetermined position based on a lottery result of the winning lottery means 110, and a symbol 61 which should not be stopped is selected. This is control to stop the rotation of the rotating reel 40 so as not to stop. In other words, when any winning is won in the lottery, control is performed so that the symbol (winning symbol) corresponding to the winning is stopped at a predetermined position as much as possible and other symbols are not stopped.

More specifically, when the stop switch 50 is pressed, the rotating reel which can be immediately stopped at a predetermined position is set as a reference symbol, and the rotating reel is stopped in a range from the reference symbol to a symbol moved by a predetermined frame in the rotating direction. I am going to let it. If the stop control is different, the maximum number of movable frames is also different. The stop control may be performed using a stop table or may be performed while determining whether to stop a predetermined symbol.

The effect data storage means 121 corresponds to the stop table when the stop control is performed using the stop table, and corresponds to the data of the stop control when the stop control is performed using the judgment control. There is provided effect data, and effect data selecting means 122 selects effect data according to the stop table or stop control data used for the game.

Here, the “effect data selection according to stop control” can be specifically as follows. Selection of production data according to the number of sliding frames This is when the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 is lost,
A control for rotating the rotating reel 40 so that the symbol 61 stopped on the activated winning line does not enter any winning mode,
That is, the effect data is selected in accordance with the number of moving frames when the kicking control is performed.

For example, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 50, if the reference symbol is moved by one frame, an improper winning can be avoided, two frames must be moved, and three frames must be moved. However, the effect data to be selected differs depending on each case. This is control for rotating the rotating reel 40 to stop the winning symbol on the activated winning line as much as possible when the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 wins a predetermined role, that is, The effect data is selected in accordance with the number of moving frames when performing the pull-in control.

For example, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 50, when the reference symbol is moved by one frame, the winning symbol can be pulled in, two frames have to be moved, and three frames have to be moved. However, the effect data to be selected differs depending on each case. In this case, it can be said that the smaller the number of drawn frames is, the better the skill of the eye-catching is. Therefore, by changing the effect according to the number of drawn frames, it is possible to make the selected production data conform to the skill of the eye-catching. it can.

A plurality of stop controls are provided. In response to the effect data selection stop control, for example, a high pull-in stop control and a low pull-in stop control are provided, and predetermined conditions (for example, specific winning, starting of a specific game, payout medal amount) are provided. , Etc.) so that stop control can be changed, and effect data is selected according to each stop control.

Here, in the high pull-in stop control, the maximum number of drawn-in frames for pulling in and stopping a winning symbol is set to be large, so that the winning symbol can be easily aligned on an effective pay line. On the other hand, in the low pull-in stop control, the maximum number of pull-in frames is set to be small, and it is difficult to align the winning symbols on the activated pay line. Note that, as described above, the stop switch
This is one mode of effect data selection according to 50 operation timings. (4) Others In addition to the above (1) to (3), effect data is selected according to the payout amount or the difference number of medals, or effect data is selected according to a specific game section. You may. Further, the effect data may be selected according to a condition in which these are combined.

As described above, the effect data selecting means 122
It is possible to select and determine predetermined effect data in accordance with the above-described conditions, and the sound data included in the selected and effected effect data is sent to the sound output control means 130 described later as `` one game sound ''. Is output. At a predetermined time by the lottery means (for example, when the start switch 30 is operated)
, The presence / absence of an effect and the effect data may be determined.

The effect data output means 123 is connected to the selection means 1
The effect data selected by 22 is transmitted to speaker 69, lamp 68, display 180, sound output control means 130, and effect reel control means 14.
This is output to 0 to execute the effect. (Sound output control means 130) The sound output control means 130 performs control for outputting the sound data determined by the effect selection determining means 120 at a predetermined volume.

Specifically, the audio output control means 130 has a volume data storage means 131, a volume data selection means 132 and a volume data output means 133, as shown in FIG. Note that the audio output control means 130 may include means other than the above. The volume data storage means 131 is for storing a plurality of volume data relating to the output volume of the same audio data.

The volume data selecting means 132 is for selecting predetermined volume data based on the determination by the effect selection determining means 120. Specifically, the volume data selection unit 132 is a
This is for selecting one volume data from a plurality of volume data provided for one audio data based on the determination of. This selection can be made, for example, by lottery, or can be made according to predetermined conditions. As the predetermined condition, for example, the winning lottery means 11
0 lottery result, operation timing of stop switch 50,
A game state such as a medal payout amount can be set.

The volume data output means 133 is for outputting the volume data selected by the volume data selection means 132 to a volume adjustment means provided in the speaker 69. Here, a specific example of volume data stored in the volume data storage unit 131 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 7 shows operating means of the slot machine 10, specifically, a start switch 30 and a stop switch 50.
3 shows a volume change pattern for the operation sound of the bet switch 16 (medal insertion). The effect is performed by selecting one of patterns 1 to 6 during BB winning, that is, when the BB flag is established, and selecting from patterns 1 to 5 during RB winning, that is, while the RB flag is established.

In the table, "start sound" is the operation sound of the start switch 30, "first stop" to "third stop" are the first stop switch operation sound, and the second stop switch operation sound. Indicates the operation sound and the third stop switch operation sound. The “medal insertion sound” is the insertion sound when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot. "Medal insertion sound 1,
"2, 3" means the first to third medals when three medals are inserted. The numbers in the table indicate the loudness of the sound, and 50 indicates a normal volume.

The volume change of the operation sound is caused by the operation sound of one of the operation means, such as patterns 1 and 2 at the time of BB winning, and the operation sound of patterns 3 to 6 at the time of BB winning. There is a pattern in which the volume gradually increases or vice versa. The player distinguishes these volume changes and determines whether or not the winning is achieved, and determines whether the winning is BB or RB.

Further, each of the above-mentioned patterns of volume data can indicate the accuracy of a winning notification. That is, when a notification effect of a volume change is performed in a certain pattern, the reliability differs depending on the pattern. For example, the effect of the pattern 1 is to notify a winning with a probability of 30%, and the remaining 70% is a false notification. However, in the effect of the pattern 6, it is assumed that a winning is informed with a probability of 100%. The more such patterns, the more difficult it is for the player to recognize the change in volume, and the more difficult it is to determine whether or not to trust the notification.

(Effect reel control means 140) The effect reel control means 140 is for controlling the rotation and stop of the effect reel 45. That is, the effect reel 45 is rotated in accordance with the determination of the effect selection determining means 120, and the rotation is stopped at a predetermined time so that the predetermined symbol 62 stops at a predetermined position.

Specifically, when a signal from the effect selection determining means 120 is received, a symbol to be stopped based on the signal is received.
62 is determined, and the production reel 45 is rotated. Then, the effect reel 45 is stopped at a predetermined time based on the predetermined effect data. At this time, the stop control of the effect reel 45 is performed so that the determined stop symbol is located at a predetermined position, for example, the center line.

A lighting device is provided inside the effect reel 45, and lighting control means for controlling blinking of the lighting device is provided so that the symbol 62 can be displayed or not by turning on and off. You may. (Information Production of Prize) Next, the information production effect of the prize due to the volume change performed by the production control device 22 having the above configuration will be described by dividing the first embodiment into the third embodiment, and referring to FIGS.
A description will be given based on the flow of FIG. Note that, in any of the embodiments, it is assumed that a predetermined operation sound is normally emitted when the operation unit is operated.

(First Embodiment) The first embodiment is shown in FIG. 8, and uses the above-mentioned volume data to provide a special prize notification effect with a prize flag being carried over. . That is, the presence or absence of the special winning flag is notified by the operation sound of the operation means. Here, the operation means refers to an operation unit that can be operated by a player,
For example, a start switch 30, a stop switch 50, a bet switch 16 (or a medal insertion), and the like can be given.

First, the lottery means performs a lottery on the presence / absence of an effect when the start switch 30 is operated. Then, in step 400 shown in FIG. 8, it is determined whether or not to produce an effect. That is, the determination means of the effect data selection means 122 determines the lottery result. Then, when the lottery result indicates that there is an effect, the process proceeds to the next step 401. Step 40
In step 1, it is determined whether or not the determination means winning flag of the effect data selection means 122 has been established. When the winning flag is not established, the process returns to step 400. On the other hand, when the winning flag is established, the process proceeds to the next step 401.

In step 402, it is determined whether or not the established winning flag is a special winning flag. That is, it is determined whether or not the established winning flag is a BB flag or an RB flag that carries over the flag.
When the established winning flag is not the special winning flag, a predetermined small-portion notification effect is performed. On the other hand, in the case of the special winning flag, the process proceeds to the next step 403.

At step 403, BB winning, RB
The volume data is selected according to the winning. Specifically, the volume data selection unit 132 of the audio output control unit 130 that has received the signal from the effect selection determination unit 120 selects predetermined volume data. Volume data is
For example, as shown in FIG. 7, a plurality of data are prepared for each of BB winning and RB winning, and a lottery may be determined from among them. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 404.

In step 404, step 4
The operation sound of the operation means is changed based on the volume data selected in 03. That is, the audio output control means 13
The volume data output unit 133 of 0 outputs the volume data to the volume adjustment unit of the speaker 69, and makes the speaker 69 utter sound. For example, when the lottery result is a BB winning and the pattern 3 of the volume data shown in FIG. 7 is selected, the operation volume of the stop switch 50 operated first becomes 70 which is slightly higher than the normal volume 50. The operation volume of the top switch 50 operated last is 100 times the normal volume. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 405.

In step 405, the judging means of the effect data selecting means 122 judges whether or not a winning has been determined. When the winning is determined, the game enters the BB game or the RB game, and a special effect for the bonus game is performed. On the other hand, if the winning is not determined, step 404
Return to If there are a plurality of volume data with different notification probabilities, the process may return to step 403 to perform the lottery again. In this case, the player cannot hear the accurate notification unless he / she distinguishes many change patterns and judges the reliability of the notification.

According to the present embodiment, in the BB or RB winning game, the operation sound volume of the stop switch 50 first changes, and if the winning is not determined in that game, the operation sound volume of the start switch 30 in the next game is also changed. Change. Start switch until winning is confirmed
The operation sounds of 30, the stop switch 50, and the bet switch 16 are uttered at a volume based on predetermined volume data.

(Second Embodiment) A second embodiment is shown in FIG. 9 and operates an operation means and displays an effect display unit.
The information displayed on the display 67, specifically, the stop symbol 62 of the effect reel 45 is combined to perform a prize notification effect. In the present embodiment, it is possible to notify a small winning combination without carrying over a winning flag. Note that the operating means refers to an operating unit that can be operated by the player, and in the present embodiment, an operating unit that can be operated by the player from the start of the game to the end of the game, such as a start switch. 30, stop switch 50.

First, after the game is completed and before the start switch 30 is operated, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to produce an effect. Then, in step 500 in FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not there is an effect. That is, effect data selection means 122
Determine the lottery result. When the lottery result indicates that there is an effect, the process proceeds to the next step 501. In step 501, it is determined whether or not to perform a lottery for changing the start sound. Specifically, the lottery means of the effect data selection means 122 selects either to change the operation sound unconditionally when the start switch 30 is operated or to determine it by lottery. When the lottery of the start sound is not performed, the process proceeds to step 504. on the other hand,
When the lottery of the start sound is performed, the process proceeds to step 502.

In step 502, a lottery is performed by the lottery means to determine whether or not the start sound is changed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 503. In step 503, it is determined whether to change the start sound. That is, the determination means of the effect data selection means 122 determines the lottery result. When the lottery result is a start sound change, the process proceeds to the next step 505.

In step 505 and step 504, the volume of the operation sound to be sounded together with the operation of the start switch 30 is changed. That is, the volume data selection unit 132 of the audio output control unit 130 that has received the signal from the effect selection determination unit 120 selects predetermined volume data and outputs the selected volume data to the speaker 69. Specifically, for example, the volume is made larger or smaller than a normal volume. At this time, the type of sound may be changed.
Then, the process proceeds to the next steps 506 and 507.

If the result of the lottery is not a change in the start sound in step 503, the flow advances to the next step 508. Step 506 and Step 507 and Step 5
At 08, the rotation of the effect reel 45 is started. Specifically, the effect selection determining means 120 which has received the operation signal of the start switch 30 from the game control device 21 sends a rotation start command of the effect reel 45 to the effect reel control means 140, and the effect reel control means 140 drives the motor of the production reel 45. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 509, step 510, and step 511.

At step 509, step 510 and step 511, it is determined whether or not the lottery result of the prize lottery means 110 is a prize. Then, the effect reel control means 140 controls the rotation stop of the effect reel 45 corresponding to each of the winning and the losing. Here, a specific example of the rotation stop control of the effect reel 45 will be described.

A through F in FIG. 9 show the notification effect patterns by the effect reel 45. "First stop" means that among the game reels 43, the rotating reel 40 that first pressed the stop switch 50 stops, and "second stop" means that the rotating reel 40 that pressed the stop switch 50 secondly. That is, the reel 40 stops. In addition, "winning design"
Is a symbol corresponding to the winning, for example, the winning symbol of the BB winning is "7". The "losing symbol" is a symbol specific to the effect reel 45, and is a symbol indicating that the winning lottery result is a loss.

The numbers in parentheses indicate the probability that a notification effect will be performed in the notification pattern. That is, 100% means that the notification effect is always performed, and 50% means that the notification effect is performed,
This means that different productions (for example, false notification, no notification) are performed in half. Notification pattern A is
At the time of the second stop of the game reel 43, the effect reel 45 stops, and at that time, the stop symbol 62 of the effect reel 45 is a winning symbol with a probability of 100%. In addition, notification pattern B
Indicates that the effect reel 45 stops at the second stop of the game reel 43, and the stop symbol 62 at that time is a lost symbol with a probability of 100%.

In the notification patterns C and E, the effect reel 45 stops at the first stop of the game reel 43. At that time, the stop symbol 62 of the effect reel 45 is 50% in the case of C and 30% in the case of E.
It is a winning symbol with a probability of%. In the notification patterns D and F, the effect reel 45 stops at the first stop of the game reel 43. At that time, the stop symbol 62 of the effect reel 45 has a probability of 50% for D and a probability of 30% for F. It is a losing design. Whether or not to display the predetermined symbol is determined by lottery using a lottery table according to each pattern.

Here, the effect performed when the winning symbol is not displayed can be as follows. One is false notification. In other words, a winning symbol is displayed even if a prize is lost, or a lost symbol is displayed even if a prize is won. Alternatively, a symbol different from the symbol related to the winning may be displayed.

Apart from this, the effect reel 45 is formed by a half-mirror reel and an illumination device is provided inside the effect reel 45 so that the symbol 62 is illuminated by turning on the illumination device, and no notification is made. In this case, the symbol 62 may not be displayed by not turning on the lighting device. That is, even if the winning symbol is stopped at a predetermined position, the player does not see the mirror surface of the half mirror reel unless the lighting device is turned on, and as a result, no notification is made.

The notification patterns AF are shown in FIG.
This is performed in a manner as shown in the flow of FIG. That is, in step 501, when the change of the start sound is unconditionally selected, the notification pattern A or B which is the complete notification is performed. On the other hand, when the change of the start sound is selected through the lottery in step 502, the notification pattern C or D in which the notification is performed with a probability of 50% is performed, and when the start sound is not changed, the probability is 30%. , A notification pattern E or F is issued.

As described above, since the accuracy of the notification differs depending on the volume change of the start sound and the stop timing of the effect reel 45, the player recognizes the subtle volume change and appears on the effect reel 45. You have to judge the truth. Although this is an incomprehensible notification, it gives depth to the game. In addition,
In this embodiment, the effect reel 45 of the effect display
Was used to provide a prize notification effect.
A notification effect may be provided by displaying a predetermined character figure or the like on 180.

(Third Embodiment) The third embodiment is shown in FIG. 10, in which a stop switch 50 is used to notify a prize and to determine whether or not a prize is confirmed. That is, the operation sound volume of the stop switch 50 is changed by the winning to notify the winning, and if it is determined that the winning is not determined, the subsequent operation sound volume is further changed and the winning is not determined. To inform. In the drawings, “volume 50”, “volume 70”, and the like indicate a volume level when the normal volume is set to 50.

First, the effect selection determining means 120 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to effect at a predetermined time, such as operation of the start switch 30, and decides to effect. Then, in step 600 in FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not the lottery result of the prize lottery means 110 is a prize. Specifically, the determination means of the effect data selection means 122 determines the lottery result. If it is not a prize, the operation sound of the stop switch 50 is output at the same volume as usual. On the other hand, when a winning is achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 601.

In step 601, the volume of the first stop sound is output at level 70. That is, the operation volume of the first stop switch 50 is raised by 20 levels from the normal level. Specifically, the sound output control means 130 that has received the signal from the effect selection determination means 120 selects predetermined volume data and outputs the data to the speaker 69. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 602.

In step 602, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the first stop reel is a winning symbol. That is,
It is determined whether the symbol related to the winning out of the symbols 61 of the rotating reel 40 stopped first is positioned on a predetermined effective winning line and stopped. Specifically, the determining means of the effect data selecting means 122 receives the stop symbol data from the game control device 21 and determines whether the symbol 61 at a predetermined position is a winning symbol. Here, the stop symbol data is a rotating reel.
Which symbol is in a predetermined position specified by the index provided in 40 and the index sensor that senses it
61 is the data of the stop. If the stop symbol of the first stop reel is not a winning symbol, the volume is returned to the normal volume after the second stop sound, and the effect ends. On the other hand, when the stop symbol of the first stop reel is a winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 603.

At step 603, the volume of the second stop sound is output at level 80. That is, the operation volume of the second stop switch 50 is raised by 30 levels from the normal level. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 604. In step 604, it is determined whether the stop symbol of the second stop reel is a winning symbol. That is, it is determined whether or not the symbol related to the winning among the symbols 61 of the rotating reel 40 that has stopped second is positioned on a predetermined effective winning line and stopped. If the stop symbol of the second stop reel is not a winning symbol, the process proceeds to step 605. On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the second stop reel is a winning symbol, the next step 6
Proceed to 06.

In step 605, the third stop sound is returned to the normal volume. And the production ends. In step 606, the volume of the third stop sound is adjusted to level 90.
To output. That is, the operation volume of the third stop switch 50 is raised by 40 levels from the normal level. And
End the production.

In this embodiment, the operation volume of the stop switch 50 is gradually increased when the game reel 43 is stopped by pulling in the winning symbol. Alternatively, the volume may be gradually lowered. If it is determined that the winning is not determined, silence may be set. According to the present embodiment, the player can know the internal hit based on the change in the operation volume of the stop switch 50, and can also know it when the winning symbol has not been drawn. The present embodiment is suitable for the notification of the small winning combination without flag carryover. However, when the special winning flag is established, the above-described effects are continuously performed.
It is possible to know that the game or the RB game has been won.

In the third embodiment, the operation volume is changed depending on whether or not the winning symbol has been retracted. For example, even if the winning symbol cannot be retracted, it is necessary to change the operation volume. The operation volume can be changed so as to change depending on how many frames are not enough, or even when the winning symbol is drawn in, according to how many frames are drawn.

In the first to third embodiments described above, a prize notification effect is provided by changing the operation volume of the operation means. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Other game sounds may be changed. For example, a predetermined sound is output while the rotating reel 40 is rotating, and when the rotating sound is changed or when the start switch 30 is operated within a predetermined time after the medal insertion, the rotation reel 40 starts rotating. A predetermined sound may be output in between (so-called weight sound), and the weight sound may be changed. Furthermore, the sound accompanying the moving image displayed on the BGM or the display 180 may be changed.

In the above embodiment, the operation volume is changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sound quality, the scale, the period of the sound, etc. may be changed. Specifically, these changes can be performed as follows. (1) The sound output control means 130 is provided with sound quality data storage means to store a plurality of sound quality data, and the effect selection decision means 12
The audio data determined as 0 can be output with a predetermined sound quality according to a predetermined condition.

For example, the timbre of the operation sound of the switches is changed in accordance with the prize form to notify the prize, or the accuracy of the notification is expressed by the degree of echo of the operation sound. (2) The sound output control means 130 may be provided with a scale changing means so that the sound data is changed to a predetermined scale according to a predetermined condition and outputted.

For example, the pitch of a prize sound is determined and output according to the prize mode, the false sound is determined to be false if the prize sound is lower by a semitone, or the higher the scale, the higher the accuracy of the notification. It is to become. (3) The sound output control means 130 may be provided with a sound cycle adjusting means so that the speed of the sound data is changed and outputted according to a predetermined condition.

For example, in the case of a loss, a weight sound is output at 10 cycles per second, and in the case of a prize, 20 cycles per second are output to notify a prize or express the accuracy of the notification according to the number of cycles. Is what you do. In addition, by combining the above (1) to (3),
More complicated information production is possible.

In the first to third embodiments, the effect selection determining means 120 selects sound data in accordance with the result of winning lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, for example, the audio data may be selected according to the operation timing of the stop switch 50 or the stop control, specifically, the number of sliding frames or the number of retracted frames. In addition, audio data may be selected according to a game situation such as a medal payout amount. Then, based on the audio data selected in accordance with those conditions, the audio output control means 130 can output a predetermined operation sound or the like, and perform a prize notification effect.

[0164]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects. According to the first to tenth aspects of the present invention, the following effects are obtained.

That is, according to the first to tenth aspects of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine which enables detailed staging of prize information by voice, makes it difficult for a player to easily understand, and deepens the game. be able to. (Claim 11) According to the invention of claim 11, in addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 10, the following effect is exerted.

That is, according to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an incomprehensible notification effect by combining the sound change and the display on the display unit. (Claim 12 or 13) According to the invention described in claim 12 or 13, in addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of claims 8 to 11, the following effect is exerted.

That is, according to the twelfth or thirteenth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a slot machine capable of providing a prize notification effect by changing the operation sound of the operation switch. (Claims 14 to 17) The inventions of claims 14 to 17 have the following effects in addition to the effects of the invention of any one of claims 1 to 13.

That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having various variations in the change of the game sound.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an input, a control, and an output of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external front view showing the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an outline of an operation of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of a lottery process among operations of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an outline of a rotation reel rotation stop process in the slot machine operation according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the effect control device 22 is provided.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the details of.

FIG. 7 is a table showing a specific example of volume data according to the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a specific example of a notification effect according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a specific example of a notification effect according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a specific example of a notification effect according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Slot machine 11 Housing 12 Display window 13 Symbol display window 15 Closing switch 16 Bet switch 17 Settlement switch 20 Control device 21 Game control device 22 Production control device 30 Start switch 40 Reel reel 42 Reel tape 43 Game reel 45 Production reel 50 Stop switch 60 Reel unit 65 Hopper unit 66 Display device 67 Performance display section 68 Lamp 69 Speaker 70 Normal game control means 80 Special game control means 91 Specific introduction game control means 101 Specific game control means 110 Winning lottery means 111 Random number generation means 112 Random number extraction means 113 Winning determination table 114 Judgment means 120 Effect selection decision means 130 Audio output control means 140 Effect reel control means

Claims (17)

[Claims] 1. A game control device for controlling the operation of a gaming machine having a winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery with a predetermined probability, and an effect accompanying a game in response to a signal from the game control device. In the gaming machine, which starts a game by operation on the gaming machine, and the winning is determined by the gaming situation becomes a predetermined mode, the effect control device, a plurality of Has voice output control means for storing predetermined voice data and outputting a predetermined voice, and by determining one game sound according to a game state, it is possible to perform a prize notification effect with a predetermined probability. A gaming machine, wherein the audio output control means is formed so as to be capable of changing and outputting the one game sound. 2. A game control device for controlling the operation of the gaming machine, a game control device for controlling the operation of the gaming machine, and an effect accompanying the game in response to a signal from the game control device. In the gaming machine, which starts a game by operation on the gaming machine, and the winning is determined by the gaming situation becomes a predetermined mode, the effect control device, a plurality of By storing voice data, and having a voice output control means for outputting a predetermined voice, by determining one game sound according to the winning lottery result,
The sound output control means is capable of performing a prize notification effect with a predetermined probability, and the sound output control means is formed so as to be capable of changing and outputting the one game sound. Gaming machine. 3. A gaming machine, comprising: a reel unit having a plurality of rotating reels around which a plurality of symbols are displayed; a start switch for starting driving of the reel unit; and stopping driving of the reel unit. A plurality of stop switches for controlling the reel unit, the start switch and the stop switch,
A control device for performing a winning lottery with a predetermined probability, provided that a plurality of symbols displayed on the front side are aligned with predetermined predetermined positions in a state where the plurality of rotating reels are stopped. 3. A slot machine in which medals are paid out, wherein the effect control device is formed so as to determine one game sound in accordance with the operation timing of the stop switch. The gaming machine described. 4. The control device performs stop control for controlling rotation and stop of the rotating reel by operating the stop switch. The effect control device performs one game in accordance with the stop control. The sound is determined so that it can be determined.
The gaming machine described. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the effect control device is formed so that one game sound can be determined according to the number of sliding frames. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the effect control device is formed so that one game sound can be determined according to the number of drawn frames. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the change of the game sound performed by the audio output control means is formed so as to express the accuracy of the notification. 8. The game sound is formed such that a sound is output when an operation of an operation means is performed, and the sound output control means changes an operation sound of the operation means. The gaming machine according to claim 1. 9. The game machine has a plurality of operation means which are operated continuously, and the sound output control means changes operation sounds of the plurality of operation means according to a certain rule. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein 10. The gaming machine, which starts a game by inputting a value, is formed so that a sound is output when the value is input, and the sound output control means includes a sound for inputting the value. 10. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the value is changed. 11. An effect display unit is provided in the gaming machine, and the effect control device notifies a prize by a combination of a game sound change of the sound output control means and a display of the effect display unit. The gaming machine according to claim 1. 12. The gaming machine, comprising: a reel unit having a plurality of rotating reels around which a plurality of symbols are displayed; a start switch for starting driving of the reel unit; and stopping driving of the reel unit. A plurality of stop switches for the reel unit,
A control device for controlling the start switch and the stop switch, and for performing a winning lottery with a predetermined probability, a plurality of symbols displayed on the front side in a state where a plurality of the rotating reels are stopped, A slot machine in which medals are paid out on condition that they are aligned with a predetermined position scheduled in advance, wherein the audio output control means changes the operation sound of the stop switch at the time of winning with a predetermined probability. 12. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the operation sound is further changed when it is determined that the winning is not determined by operating any of the stop switches. 13. The gaming machine, comprising: a reel unit having a plurality of rotating reels around which a plurality of symbols are displayed; a start switch for starting driving of the reel unit; and stopping driving of the reel unit. A plurality of stop switches for the reel unit,
A control device for controlling the start switch and the stop switch, and for performing a winning lottery with a predetermined probability, a plurality of symbols displayed on the front side in a state where a plurality of the rotating reels are stopped, A slot machine in which medals are paid out on condition that they are aligned to a predetermined position that has been scheduled in advance. The medals can be credited and a game can be started by operating a bet switch instead of inserting a medal 13. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the sound output control means changes an operation sound of the bet switch. 14. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the audio output control means is formed so as to be able to output the same game sound at different sound volumes. 15. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said audio output control means is formed so as to be able to output the same game sound in different scales. 16. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said audio output control means is formed so as to be able to output the same game sound with different sound quality. 17. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said audio output control means is formed so as to be able to output the same game sound at different sound periods.