JP2005230174A - Game state notification device in game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To further improve a player's expectation and interest by notifying the player an advantageous state related to a change in a game state to the advantageous one for the player by a display device having a set composed of two or more monochrome LEDs with mutually different luminescent colors. <P>SOLUTION: This game state notification device is provided with a display control part controlling to light the respective colors of the LEDs of the display device according to a display command output from a game control part, and a notification lighting control means, when the display command is a specific content, controlling to gradually change the lighting color the display device from a first lighting color (yellow) corresponding to the first game state to a second lighting color (green) corresponding to a second game state (next-to-win satisfied state), in the display control part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention includes a game control unit that performs game control, and a game state controlled by the game control unit is more advantageous to the player than the first game state from the first game state. In a gaming machine configured to change to a state, the present invention relates to a gaming state notification device in a gaming machine that notifies a display device of the second gaming state. For example, in a gaming machine in which a variable display game is played by variably displaying symbols on each variable display unit of the symbol display device, a game in which the game state of the variable display game is notified by a display device provided separately from the symbol display device The present invention relates to an in-game gaming state notification device.

  Variable display means that can change various display modes according to predetermined identification information, variable display game means that allows a variable display game to be played by changing the display mode according to the predetermined identification information of the variable display means, and the variable display Auxiliary variable display means capable of changing the color and / or brightness of the background of the display unit on which the identification information of the means is displayed to further change the display mode according to the identification information of the variable display means, and the auxiliary A gaming machine comprising auxiliary variable display control means for controlling a change in color and / or brightness of a base of a variable display section by a variable display means in accordance with a change in display mode of the variable display section accompanying the variable display game. It is publicly known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  On the other hand, in a display device of a gaming machine, a configuration in which a full color LED is arranged in a center effector, an attacker, a chucker, a corner decoration, and a side lamp having a decorative effect, and the hue of the full color LED is changed (selection of primary color or intermediate color and A display device for a gaming machine is known in the art (see, for example, Patent Document 2). In Patent Document 2, as a method of expressing substantially the same color as a full color LED, several single color LEDs are used, for example, a red (R) LED, a blue LED (B), a green LED ( G) is also provided, and it is described that substantially the same color as a full-color LED is expressed by selectively lighting each LED.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-66769 Utility Model Registration No. 3066839

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, an auxiliary display device other than the symbol display device attached to the game board surface is used to display an auxiliary game state (variable display game state), that is, an auxiliary game operation state and an auxiliary game variable display. The state of being stopped, the result of the variable display game is lost, the state of reach where a big hit can occur can be accurately represented, the individual gaming state in the auxiliary gaming state is displayed, and the player is informed of the gaming state The change (in other words, the game state after the change) is recognized accurately and easily. However, the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 changes from one gaming state to another gaming state, for example, changes from an auxiliary gaming operating state to a reach state where a big hit can occur. It is not intended to inform the player in advance (before reaching reach).

  Accordingly, a first object of the present invention is advantageous to the player from the first gaming state over the first gaming state by a display device having a set of two or more single color LEDs having different emission colors. In relation to the change to the gaming state, it is possible to notify that it is advantageous to the player by changing the lighting color of the display device, and as a result, the player's expectation can be amplified and the interest can be further enhanced. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming state notification device in a gaming machine. The second object of the present invention is to inform the player in advance that the display device changes to a symbol variation state that is advantageous to the player, and as a result, the player's expectation is amplified and the interest is further enhanced. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming state notification device in a gaming machine that can be elevated.

  The gaming state notification device in the gaming machine according to claim 1 includes a gaming control unit that performs gaming control, and the gaming state controlled by the gaming control unit is changed from the first gaming state to the first gaming state. Are controlled so as to change to a second gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and in order to achieve the first object, a set of two or more single-color LEDs having different emission colors is formed. A display control unit is provided on a game board surface or a gaming machine frame, and a display control unit that controls lighting of each color LED of the display device according to a display command output from the game control unit is provided, and the display control unit When the content of the display command is a specific content, the lighting color of the display device changes to the first gaming state in accordance with the transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state. From the corresponding first lighting color, the second Gaming state notification apparatus in the gaming machine, characterized in that a notification lighting control means for changing the lighting color to gradually transitory a second lighting color corresponding to trick state.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming state notifying device for a gaming machine having the symbol display device having a variable display unit according to the first aspect, in order to achieve the second object. A variable display game control unit that causes a variable display game to be performed by variably displaying symbols on the variable display unit, wherein the variable display game corresponds to a first symbol variation state corresponding to the first gaming state. And a second symbol variation state corresponding to the second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first symbol variation state,
When a display control unit that controls lighting of LEDs of each color of the display device according to a display command output from the variable display game control unit is provided, and the content of the display command is a specific content in the display control unit In addition, in the variable display game, with the transition from the first symbol variation state to the second symbol variation state, the lighting color of the display device corresponds to the first symbol variation state corresponding to the first symbol variation state. A notification lighting control means for changing the lighting color so as to gradually shift from the lighting color to the second lighting color corresponding to the second symbol variation state is provided.

  The gaming state notification device for a gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming state notification device according to claim 2, wherein the symbol display device has at least two variable display portions, and the first symbol variation state is At least two of the variable display portions are in a state where the symbols are changing, and the second symbol change state is that only the remaining one of the at least two variable display portions is changed in the symbols. In addition, it is a reach establishment state in which the predetermined symbol contents can be obtained depending on the symbol stopped by the remaining one variable display portion.

  The gaming state notification device for a gaming machine according to claim 4 is the gaming state notification device according to claim 2, wherein the symbol display device has at least two variable display units, and the first symbol variation state is Only the remaining one of the at least two variable display portions is changing the symbol, and the predetermined specific symbol content can be obtained depending on the symbols stopped by the one remaining variable display portion. When the reach is established, the second symbol variation state indicates that the remaining one variable display unit stops symbol variation and the symbol contents displayed on each variable display unit as a result of the variable display game are The game is characterized in that it is a big hit formation state having a predetermined specific symbol content.

  The gaming state notifying device for a gaming machine according to claim 5 is the gaming state notifying device according to claim 4, wherein the second symbol variation state is a part of the jackpot establishment state, and the result of the variable display game As described above, the symbol content displayed on each of the variable display portions is a probability variation big hit establishment state in which the specific symbol content for probability variation is determined in advance.

  The gaming state notification device for a gaming machine according to claim 6 includes a gaming control unit that performs gaming control, and the gaming state controlled by the gaming control unit is changed from the first gaming state to the first gaming state. In the gaming machine that controls to change to the second gaming state that is advantageous to the player, in order to achieve the first object, the gaming machine has a set of two or more single color LEDs having different emission colors. The display device is disposed on the game board surface or the gaming machine frame, and a display control unit that controls lighting of the LEDs of each color of the display device according to a display command output from the game control unit is provided, and the second gaming state Is determined only by the internal processing of the game control unit and cannot be recognized by the player, and when the display control unit has a specific content of the display command, the first game state Said second game The transition to the state is gradually changed from the first lighting color corresponding to the first gaming state to the second lighting color corresponding to the second gaming state only by the lighting color of the display device. In addition, a notification lighting control means for notifying the player by changing the lighting color is provided.

  The gaming state notification device for a gaming machine according to claim 7 is the gaming state notification device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein one of the anode and the cathode of the LED of each color is a common signal line. On the other hand, the other of the LEDs of each color is connected to the LED control signal line corresponding to each color, and a lighting timing is formed by turning on the common signal at a predetermined interval, and according to the common signal. A lighting color control means is provided for controlling the lighting color at a ratio of the number of times the LEDs of each color are turned on within a predetermined time after turning on the LED control signals corresponding to the respective colors. It is characterized by that.

  According to the configuration of the first aspect, the lighting color of the display device is changed according to the transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state. Since the first lighting color corresponding to one gaming state changes gradually to the second lighting color corresponding to the second gaming state, it changes to the second gaming state that is advantageous to the player. However, it is possible to notify the player in advance by changing the lighting color, and as a result, the player's sense of expectation can be amplified and the interest can be further enhanced.

  According to the configuration of the second aspect, in the variable display game executed by the symbol display device, the second symbol variation state that is more advantageous to the player than the first symbol variation state from the first symbol variation state. With the shift to, the lighting color of the display device provided separately from the symbol display device changes from the first lighting color corresponding to the first symbol variation state to the second symbol variation state. Since it changes so that it changes gradually to the lighting color, it can be notified to the player in advance by changing the lighting color that it will change to a symbol fluctuation state that is advantageous to the player, and as a result, the player's expectation is amplified. , You can further enhance your interest.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, in the variable display game, the player is notified that the symbol variation state becomes the reach establishment state by the change of the lighting color before the reach establishment. It can be amplified to further enhance interest. According to the configuration of the fourth aspect of the present invention, in the variable display game, the player is notified that the symbol change state is changed from the reach state to the big hit establishment state by the change of the lighting color before the big hit is established. Amplification of expectation and excitement can be further enhanced. According to the configuration of the fifth aspect, in the variable display game, the player is notified that the symbol variation state is changed from the reach state to the probable big hit success state by the change of the lighting color, before the big hit success. Can amplify their expectations and enhance their interest.

  According to the configuration of the sixth aspect, the gaming state of the gaming machine is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state from the first gaming state, and the second game cannot be recognized by the player. The transition to the state is notified by the color change of the lighting color of the display device so as to gradually change from the first lighting color corresponding to the first gaming state to the second lighting color corresponding to the second gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player that the second gaming state is advantageous to the player by changing the lighting color, and as a result, the player's expectation can be amplified and the interest can be further enhanced. . This also leads to an increase in the operating rate of the gaming machine. According to the structure of Claim 7, a high decoration effect can be acquired with few wiring.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine which is an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a liquid crystal display device 3 constituting the symbol display device according to claim 2 is provided at the center in a game area 2 (in this embodiment, a circular shape) into which a hit ball is hit, Below the display device, a variable winning ball device 4 made of an electric tulip or the like is arranged, and below the variable winning ball device 4, an attacker 7 having a large winning opening opened by an opening / closing door is arranged. The liquid crystal display device 3 displays three variable display portions on the display screen, displays the symbols on each variable display portion, and causes the variable display game to be performed by stopping the symbols. In this embodiment, the three variable display parts are a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol. In addition, the winning opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 4 is set to the start opening 5 for starting the variable display game in the liquid crystal display device 3. In the back of the variable winning ball apparatus 4, a starting port sensor 6 that detects a hit ball (winning ball) that has entered the starting port 5 is provided. As in the prior art, a hitting ball launching device (not shown) is operated by turning the handle 9 to eject a pachinko ball provided on the upper plate toward the game area 2.

  In addition to the liquid crystal display device 3, display devices 10 a to 10 e having a large number of sets of three or more single color LEDs having different light emission colors are disposed on the upper periphery of the game area 2. In this embodiment, each of the display devices 10a to 10e has the same configuration, and the three single-color LEDs having different emission colors are a red LED (R), a green LED (G), and a blue LED. It is composed of three colors (B).

  FIG. 2 is a principal block diagram of a control system provided in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control device 11 performs overall control of the pachinko game, and constitutes a game control unit according to claim 1 (including a part of the variable display game control unit according to claim 2). Yes. The main control device 11 has a main CPU for performing game control in the pachinko game, a game control program related to the entire pachinko game to be executed by the main CPU, and predetermined setting data necessary for executing the game control program. The stored ROM, the RAM that can be read and written as needed, and the detection signal sent from each winning detection means can be received and input to the main CPU, while the main CPU outputs a control output to the external device. It includes an input / output interface for enabling and a communication interface for the main CPU to perform data communication with peripheral devices. Note that a specific configuration of the main control device 11 is not shown.

  As each winning detection means, for example, a start port sensor 6 that detects a hit ball won in the start port 5, a gate sensor that detects the passage of a game ball to a gate (not shown) set on the game board surface, and a game A big prize opening sensor (not shown) for detecting a game ball won in a big prize opening provided on the board, a specific area sensor for detecting a game ball won in a specific area provided in the big prize opening, and a game board face There is a normal winning opening sensor (not shown) that detects a game ball won in the normal winning opening provided in the. In addition, as the external device, there is a large winning opening solenoid 13 for opening the large winning opening.

  The liquid crystal display control device 12 displays a variable display portion, that is, a left symbol, a middle symbol, a right symbol, a decorative symbol, a still image, on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 3 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main controller 11. And video (characters, etc.), game information that changes with the progress of the game (for example, the hold state related to the start winning, the number of rounds in the big hit game, etc.), and the effect display during the big hit game, respectively. A part of the variable display game control section according to claim 2 is constituted. Therefore, in the embodiment, the variable display game control unit according to claim 2 is configured by the main control device 11 and the liquid crystal display control device 12, and the main control device 11 performs control related to the game content in the variable display game. The liquid crystal display control device 12 performs control related to the symbol variation display of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol in the variable display unit.

  The main control device 11 and the display control device 14 are connected so that only one-way communication from the main control device 11 to the display control device 14 is possible. The display control device 14 performs lighting control of each color LED of the display devices 10 a to 10 e in accordance with a display command (command command) transmitted from the main control device 11. The display control device 14 receives a command transmitted from the main control device 11 and controls the lighting of LEDs of each color, a lighting control program to be executed by the display CPU, and execution of these various control programs. A ROM storing necessary setting data (LED lighting pattern data stored in advance for each variation pattern described later), a RAM that can be read and written as needed, and a control from the display CPU An output interface for enabling output is included. Note that the specific configuration of the display control device 14 is not shown. The display control device 14 controls the lighting and lighting color of the display devices 10a to 10e by outputting LED control signals and common signals of the respective colors to the display devices 10a to 10e.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a voice control means (not shown) for executing control related to voice generation that produces a sound from a speaker based on a command transmitted from the main control device 11, and a main control. The payout control means (not shown) for controlling the payout of the prize ball by driving the payout motor based on the information (prize ball command) transmitted from the device 11 and the detection signal of the touch sensor (not shown). As a condition, a launch control means (not shown) for controlling the operation of a launch motor (not shown) of a hitting ball launcher (not shown) that launches a game ball toward a game board surface (not shown) is provided. However, the description is omitted because it is not directly related to the present invention.

  FIG. 3 is a wiring diagram showing specific wiring for the LEDs of the respective colors of the display devices 10a to 10e. The wiring connection to the signal lines is the same for the display devices 10a to 10e. In the display device 10, the anode of each color LED (R, G, B) is, for example, common 1 in the case of the display device 10a, common 2 in the case of the display device 10b, and so on. It is connected to a common signal line provided corresponding to each of the devices 10a to 10e. On the other hand, the cathode of each color LED (R, G, B) is connected to a common LED control signal line (LED control signal R, LED control signal G, LED control signal B) corresponding to each color (R, G, B). Each is connected. Note that the anode and cathode of each LED may be connected in the opposite direction.

  The display control device 14 controls the lighting and lighting color of the display devices 10a to 10e by outputting LED control signals and common signals of the respective colors. Specifically, the lighting timing is formed by turning on the common signal at a predetermined interval, and the LED of each color is turned on by turning on the LED control signal corresponding to each color in accordance with the common signal. And after setting it as the said structure, a lighting color is controlled by the ratio of the lighting frequency of LED of each color in a fixed time.

  FIG. 4 is a time chart showing the output timing of each common signal in the embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a time chart showing an example when the green LED is turned on by the LED control signal with respect to the common signal. In this embodiment, each common signal is turned on at intervals of 5 ms to form a lighting timing. The ON time of each common signal is 1 ms. Accordingly, the lighting timing within a certain time, for example, 100 ms is 20 times. In this embodiment, since there are five display devices 10a to 10e, it is controlled whether or not the corresponding LEDs are turned on by sequentially switching common 1 to common 5 every 1 ms (see FIG. 4). Whether the LED control signal R, the LED control signal G, and the LED control signal B are switched in units of 5 ms with respect to the common signal is controlled. FIG. 5 shows a case where the LED control signal G having an on time of 5 ms is turned on from 50 ms in a certain time of 100 ms. For example, when the display device 10a is lit in green, the common (1) is turned on and the LED control signal G is turned on, whereby the LED (G) of the display device 10a is lit and the display device 10a is lit in green. The on timing of the common 1 shown in FIG. 4 and the on timing of the LED control signal G of FIG. 5 are matched, and the display devices 10a to 10e are lit in the same color (in this case, green).

  FIG. 6 is a table showing a control example in the form of a table when the lighting color of the display device is changed so as to gradually change from red to orange. In the present invention, the lighting color is controlled by the ratio of the number of times each color LED is turned on within a certain time. As shown in FIG. 6, in the embodiment, the lighting color is set in units of 100 ms. For example, in 100 ms of 0 to 0.1 sec, the red LED is turned on 20 times at the lighting timing of 20 times, and the green LED and the blue LED are set to 0 times (no lighting). Also, for 100 ms from 0.4 sec to 0.5 sec, the red LED is turned on 20 times, the green LED is turned on twice, and the blue LED is turned on 0 times (no light) at 20 lighting timings. Represents. During 100 ms from 2.0 sec to 2.1 sec, the red LED is lit 20 times, the green LED is lit 10 times, and the blue LED is 0 (no light) at 20 lighting timings. ing. In addition, in 100 ms from 2.0 sec to 2.1 sec, the lighting color (orange) is expressed by the ratio of the number of times the red LED is turned on (20 times) and the number of times the green LED is turned on (10 times). To the player, the color is visually recognized by the afterimage effect and appears to be lit in orange.

  Next, the relationship between the variable display game performed on the liquid crystal display device 3 and display control for changing the lighting color of the display devices 10a to 10e so as to gradually change will be described. First, the outline of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. When a hit ball flowing down the game area 2 wins the start opening 5, the hit hit ball is detected by the start opening sensor 6, and a win detection signal is sent to the main control device 11. Entered. In response to the start opening prize, the main control device 11 stores the starting opening prize within a predetermined number of ranges (for example, up to four). In addition, with the memory of the start opening prize, a numerical value (random number for jackpot determination) that determines the jackpot losing of the variable display game (the result of changing the symbols of the left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol and stopping the symbol), A numerical value that determines the symbol that stops when the big hit (random number for the big bonus symbol), the numerical value for the left symbol that stops, the middle symbol, the right symbol, the numerical value for the variation pattern that determines when each symbol is stopped (for example, , A loss that does not become reach, a loss that becomes reach, a big hit with a symbol that is not reachable and a reach that has reached reach, a variation time that is determined by a big hit with reachable and predictable symbols, etc.).

  When the main control device 11 determines that it is possible to start symbol variation (when symbol variation or a variable display game is a big hit, it is determined that symbol variation cannot be started during a big bonus game). The big hit determination random number is read out to determine whether or not the big hit, and in the case of big hit, the big hit symbol (for example, the left, middle and right symbols are the same symbol) is determined by the stored big hit symbol random number, The variation pattern at the time of the big hit is determined based on the stored variation pattern numerical value, and it is determined whether or not the determined big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol (for example, the left, middle, and right symbols are numbers 777). For example, the variation pattern corresponding to the probability variation pattern is determined. In addition, when the big hit determination value is out of place, the stop symbol is determined by the numerical values of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol to be stopped, and the combination of symbols that causes the reach to be determined (for example, the left symbol and the middle symbol) It is determined whether or not the symbols are the same symbol), and in the case of a symbol that generates reach, a variation pattern that is out of reach by generating a reach is determined based on the stored variation pattern numerical value. On the other hand, in the case of a combination of symbols that does not generate reach, the variation pattern of the loss that does not result in reach is determined.

  When the main controller 11 determines the stop symbol (left, middle, right symbol) and the variation pattern for the symbol variation, the main control device 11 determines the variation pattern determined by the liquid crystal display controller 12 and the determined stop symbol (left, middle, right symbol). ) And command output. The liquid crystal display control device 12 stores the commanded variation pattern and the commanded stop symbol (left, middle, and right symbol), and displays the symbol variation of the left, middle, and right symbols on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 3. The variable display game is started to start, and each symbol is stopped at the commanded stop symbol at a variation timing determined by the commanded variation pattern. Further, the main control device 11 outputs a variation pattern determined in synchronization with a command command to the liquid crystal display control device 12 to the display control device 14. The display control device 14 stores the commanded variation pattern, and controls lighting of the LEDs of the display devices 10a to 10e at a variation timing determined by the commanded variation pattern.

  Hereinafter, the variable display game performed in the liquid crystal display device 3 and the display control for changing the lighting color by the display devices 10a to 10e will be described. FIG. 7 is a time chart showing a change pattern of the left, middle, and right symbols when the reach is not achieved in the variable display game, and a change in lighting color of the display device corresponding to the change pattern that is not reach. The display device is lit in red for 2 seconds from the time when the left, middle, and right symbols start to change, and the lighting color of the display device is orange when two seconds have elapsed from the time that the left, middle, and right symbols start to change. Switch to. When 4 seconds elapse from the time when the left, middle, and right symbols start to change, the left symbol stops changing, and in synchronization with this, the lighting color of the display device switches to yellow. The middle symbol stops changing when 2 seconds have passed since the left symbol stopped changing. When the reach is not reached (when the stopped left symbol and the middle symbol are different symbols), the right symbol stops changing when 0.5 seconds elapses after the middle symbol stops changing. At this point, it is determined that the game is out of the variable display game. If the reach is not reached in the variable display game, the lighting color of the display device remains yellow until the right symbol stops changing from the time when the left symbol stops and the deviation is determined in the variable display game.

  FIG. 8 is a time chart showing the change pattern of the left, middle and right symbols when reaching in the variable display game, and the change in lighting color of the display device corresponding to the change pattern becoming reach. The display control device 14 determines whether or not the variation pattern commanded from the main control device 11 is a reach variation pattern. If the variation pattern is a reach variation pattern, the display control device 14 lights up at the timing shown in FIG. Note that the timing until the left symbol stops changing is the same as when the previous reach is not reached. When reaching the variable display game, the point that the middle symbol stops changing when the left symbol stops changing is the same as the timing when the left symbol stops. The difference is that the middle symbol stops at the same symbol as the symbol and reach is established.

  In addition, the display device turns yellow when the left symbol stops changing, and it remains on for 2 seconds after the left symbol stops changing until the middle symbol stops changing. The lighting color is changed so that the color gradually changes from yellow to green indicating the reach establishment state. In this embodiment, the “yellow” lighting color of the display device is the first symbol variation state in which the left symbol is stopped, the middle symbol is varied, and the right symbol is varied in the variable display game. Is a mode of the first lighting color corresponding to (game state), and the lighting color “green” of the display device is the left symbol stop, middle symbol stop, and the left symbol and middle symbol are the same in the variable display game It is an aspect of the second lighting color corresponding to the second symbol variation state (second gaming state referred to in claim 1) that the symbol and right symbol variation are in progress. It should be noted that the reach establishment state is more advantageous to the player than the first symbol variation state of left symbol suspension, middle symbol variation, and right symbol variation (there is a possibility of big hit at the time of middle symbol suspension) It is clear that this corresponds to the second symbol variation state described in claim 2. In the present invention, the second symbol variation state corresponding to the second gaming state is not a narrow meaning meaning only during symbol variation, but the symbol stop state (for example, the left, middle, and right symbols are stopped at the big hit symbol) This means a broad meaning including a state where the player is playing, that is, a big hit establishment state.

  The lighting color of the display device changes from yellow, which is the lighting color when the left design fluctuates, to gradually change to green, which means reach establishment status, so by changing the lighting color, Reach establishment state is notified to the player before reach establishment (reach establishment is notified in advance), and the player's sense of reach is amplified along with the color change, which can further enhance the interest it can.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a control example in a tabular form when the lighting color of the display device is changed so as to gradually change from yellow to green. The red LED is turned on 20 times, the green LED is turned on 20 times, and the blue LED is turned on 0 times (no light) at the lighting timing of 20 times for 0.1 second (100 ms) from the time when the left symbol stops changing. Thus, the lighting color is lit in yellow. After that, the red LED is turned on 20 times, and the blue LED is not changed to 0 times, and the red LED is turned on only once every 0.1 seconds. Go. Accordingly, the lighting color of the display device gradually changes from yellow to green, which means a reach establishment state. For 0.1 seconds immediately before the middle symbol is stopped and reach is established, the red LED is turned on once, the green LED is turned on 20 times, and the blue LED is turned on 0 times (no light) at the lighting timing of 20 times. ) And the lighting color is green. Then, for 0.1 seconds from the time when reach is established, the red LED is turned on 0 times, the green LED is turned on 20 times, and the blue LED is turned on 0 times (no light) at 20 lighting timings. The lighting color is green (pure color). In this display, the lighting color of the display device is changed from yellow to green for 2 seconds from the time when the left symbol stops until the middle symbol stops, but the display device lights up for 1 second after the left symbol stops. The color may be lit in yellow and then changed from yellow to green in 1 second.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an outline of the lighting control process executed by the display CPU of the display device. The display CPU determines whether or not a variation pattern command transmitted from the main control device 11 has been received (step S01). If the variation pattern command has not been received, the lighting control process ends. If a variation pattern command has been received, the content of the variation pattern is determined (step S02). In the process of step S02, the symbol variation that is started this time is a variation pattern that does not reach, a variation pattern that becomes out of reach, a variation pattern that is a big hit other than a probability variation symbol, a variation pattern that is a big hit for a probability variation symbol Is determined. Next, among the lighting data of each variation pattern stored in the ROM, a lighting data block corresponding to the determined variation pattern is specified (step S03), and the leading lighting data is read (step S04). The lighting data is common 1 to common 5 and LED control R to LED control B.

  Then, the read lighting data is set in the output buffer (step S05), the lighting data set in the output buffer is output, and the LED is turned on (step S06). Next, it is determined whether or not it is an output timing (common 1 to common 5 are switched every 1 ms as described above) (step S07). If it is not the output timing, step S06 is repeated and the process waits until the output timing is reached. Accordingly, the common LED corresponding to the output lighting data is lit until the output timing is reached. At the output timing (switching the lighting data every 1 ms), the display CPU reads the next lighting data (step S08) and determines whether the data is over (step S09). If the data is not over, the process returns to step S05, the next lighting data read is set in the output buffer, the next lighting data set in the output buffer is output, and the LED is lit. In this way, the processing loop that determines that steps S05 to S09 are false is repeated, and the lighting data corresponding to the variation pattern is sequentially read and output at the output timing. If it is determined in step S09 that the data is the end, the lighting control process ends.

  FIG. 11 shows a second embodiment according to the present invention. In the second embodiment, the first symbol variation state (the first gaming state referred to in claim 1) is set as the reach establishment state, and the second symbol variation state is stopped at the same symbol for the left, middle, and right symbols. This is a big hit establishment state (second gaming state referred to in claim 1). Note that FIG. 8 described above is a variation pattern of the left, middle, and right symbols when reaching a reach in a variable display game, and a change in the lighting color of the display device corresponding to the variation pattern that becomes a reach. It is a time chart which shows. Also, FIG. 11 shows the left, middle, and right symbol variation patterns when reaching a big hit in a variable display game, and the lighting color of the display device corresponding to the variation pattern that reaches the big hit. It is a time chart which shows a change. Note that the timing until the middle symbol stops changing and the reach is established is the same as the previous reach.

  When it reaches the reach, the right symbol stops changing when 2.0 seconds elapses from the time when the middle symbol stops changing and the reach is achieved. It should be noted that the stopped right symbol stops at a symbol different from the previously stopped left and middle symbols, and at this point, it is determined that it is out of the variable display game. When the reach is lost in the variable display game, the lighting color of the display device is green until the right symbol stops changing and the deviation is confirmed in the variable display game after the middle symbol stops and reach is established. It remains unchanged.

  On the other hand, when the reach is a big hit, the right symbol stops changing when 5.0 seconds elapses after the middle symbol stops changing and the reach is established. The stopped right symbol stops at the same symbol as the previously stopped left and middle symbols, and at this point, it is determined that the big win is established in the variable display game.

  The display device changes the lighting color to green when the change of the middle symbol stops and reaches reach, and further, 5 seconds elapse from the moment when the middle symbol stops changing until the right symbol stops changing. In the meantime, the lighting color is changed so that the lighting color gradually changes from green representing the reach establishment state to blue representing the big hit establishment state. Note that the timing of starting the change in the lighting color may be a reach establishment time point, or may be a time point after a predetermined time has elapsed from the reach establishment time point before the big hit establishment. Note that the lighting control of the display device is performed in units of 0.1 seconds, and among the 20 lighting timings, the red LED is lit up 0 times, the green LED is lit up once, and the blue LED is turned on simultaneously. Only increase the number of times of lighting one by one. When the big hit is established, the red LED is lit up 0 times, the green LED is lit up 0 times, and the blue LED is lit up only 20 times in 0.1 second increments. The blue lighting color is expressed.

  The lighting color of the display device changes so that it gradually changes from green, which is the lighting color at the time when the middle symbol stops fluctuating and reach reach state, to blue, which means the big hit state is achieved. The player will be informed before the jackpot is established due to the change of the lighting color, so the player's expectation for the jackpot is amplified along with the color change, and the excitement can be further enhanced. .

  When the big hit is established, the main control device 11 performs control related to the big hit game so as to give a predetermined privilege to the player. That is, the special winning opening solenoid is operated to open the special winning opening of the attacker 7 for a predetermined time. In addition, if either the opening of the predetermined opening time or the number of balls entering the grand prize opening reaches the specified number early, the next round will be made on condition that there is a ball in a specific area during the opening. The process proceeds to open the large winning opening of the attacker 7 for a predetermined time. Note that there is an upper limit on the number of rounds to be executed, and when the number of rounds reaches the upper limit, the big hit game ends at the end of that round.

  FIG. 12 shows a third embodiment according to the present invention. In the third embodiment, the first symbol variation state is the reach establishment state, and the second symbol variation state is the same symbol for the probability variation on the left, middle, and right symbols (for example, “7, 7, 7”). The probability variation big hit state that stops at is established. In addition, the symbol for probability variation is determined in advance as a symbol for certain variation in the jackpot symbol. In this case, the privilege given to the player by the game control unit is to change the determination probability of determining a big hit in the variable display game to a higher probability than usual after the end of the big hit game. FIG. 12 shows changes in the lighting colors of the display device corresponding to the variation patterns of the left, middle, and right symbols when reaching reach in the variable display game and the probability variation big hit is established, and the variation pattern becoming reach probability variation big hit. It is a time chart which shows. Note that the timing until the middle symbol stops changing and the reach is established is the same as the previous reach.

  When reaching the probability change big hit with reach, the right symbol changes with the probability change symbol (for example, “7”) when 10.0 seconds have passed since the middle symbol stopped changing and reach reached. Stop. The stopped right symbol stops at the same symbol as the previously stopped left and middle symbols (probability variation symbols “7, 7”), and at this time, it is determined that the probability variation big hit is established in the variable display game. .

  The display device changes the lighting color to green when the change of the middle symbol is stopped and reach reach is reached, and further, 10 seconds elapse from when the middle symbol stops changing until the right symbol stops changing. During this period, the lighting color is changed so that the lighting color gradually changes from green representing the reach establishment state to blue representing the big hit establishment state in the first 5 seconds, and blue representing the big success establishment state in the second 5 seconds. The lighting color is changed so as to gradually change from purple to purple, which represents a state where the probable big hit is established. The purple lighting color is obtained by lighting the red LED 20 times, the green LED 0 times (no lighting), and the blue LED 20 times in units of 0.1 seconds at 20 lighting timings. Expressed. In the lighting control for changing the color of the display device from blue to purple, the number of times of lighting of the blue LED is set to 20 times among the lighting timings of 20 times in units of 0.1 second, and the number of times of lighting of the green LED. Instead of changing 0 to 0, only the number of times the red LED is turned on is increased by 1 and the light is turned on. When the probability variation big hit state is established, the red LED lighting frequency is 20 times, the green LED lighting frequency is 0 times, and the blue LED lighting frequency is 20 times out of 20 lighting timings every 0.1 second. And a purple lighting color is expressed.

  The lighting color of the display device changes so that it gradually changes from green, which is the lighting color at the time when the middle symbol stops fluctuating and reach reach state, to blue, which means the big hit state is achieved. The player will be informed before the jackpot is established due to the change of the lighting color, so the player's expectation for the jackpot is amplified along with the color change, and the excitement can be further enhanced. . Furthermore, the lighting color gradually changes from blue, which means a big hit success state, to purple, which means a promising big success state, and when the promising big hit establishment state is a big hit establishment state, Therefore, the player's sense of expectation for the promising big hit is greatly amplified along with the color change, and the excitement can be maximized.

  In the embodiment described above, a plurality of display devices 10 (5 in the embodiment: 10a to 10e) are provided, but one display device 10 may be provided, and there is no difference in effect. Further, in the embodiment, the display device 10 is provided on the gaming board surface, but the display device may be disposed on the gaming machine frame (for example, the upper part of the front frame). In the embodiment, when the color is changed, the plurality of display devices 10a to 10e are controlled to be turned on with the same color. However, the color may be changed with a time difference instead of the same color.

  In the embodiment, when the first symbol variation state shifts to the second symbol variation state, the first lighting color gradually shifts to the second lighting color before the second symbol variation state. In this example, the color starts to change and the color change stops at the same time as the second symbol variation state. However, the color change is limited to the one that stops at the same time as the second symbol variation state. Absent. For example, before the second symbol variation state is reached, the color starts to gradually change from the first lighting color toward the second lighting color, and the second symbol variation state is started slightly before the second symbol variation state. If the color changes as the lighting color stops, before the second gaming state, the color gradually starts to change from the first lighting color to become the second lighting color, and further enters the second symbol variation state. Even when the color changes for a predetermined time, the lighting color of the display device changes to the first symbol variation state in accordance with the transition from the first symbol variation state to the second symbol variation state. The lighting color is changed so as to gradually change from the corresponding first lighting color to the second lighting color corresponding to the second symbol variation state.

  In the embodiment described above, the case where there are three variable display units has been described. However, the number of variable display units may be one, two, or four or more. In the invention according to claim 2, when there is one variable display part, for example, the symbols from 1 to 9 fluctuate on the variable display part, and 3 (an example of the predetermined specific symbol content described in claim 2) When the game is stopped, the first game state according to claim 2 is made to correspond to the state in which the symbol is changed by the variable display unit, and the second game state is made by the variable display unit. The symbol is made to correspond to a state where the symbol is stopped at a predetermined symbol content “3”. Then, when it is determined in the internal processing that the display symbol stops at 3 (transition to the second gaming state), while the symbol is changing (first gaming state), the display symbol is near 3 (2 to 2). 4), the design speed of the symbol is reduced and the lighting color of the display device is gradually changed from the first lighting color to the second lighting color.

  Moreover, in the invention which concerns on Claim 2, when the variable display part is two (for example, a left symbol and a right symbol), for example, the symbols 1-9 change in two variable display parts, respectively, The structure according to claim 1, wherein the symbol is a jackpot only when the symbol is stopped at "3, 3" or "7, 7" (an example of the predetermined specific symbol content described in claim 2). The first game state corresponds to the state in which the symbols are fluctuating in the two variable display portions, and the specific symbol content “3” or the symbol predetermined in the variable display portion that has stopped the second gaming state first. It stops at “7” and the remaining one variable display section is changing, and it corresponds to the reach establishment state that can be a big hit depending on the symbols to be stopped. Then, when it is determined by internal processing that the display symbol stops at “3, 3” (transition to the second gaming state), the symbols are changing on the two variable display portions (first gaming state) ), The variable speed of the symbol that is stopped slightly before the symbol of one of the variable display units that is stopped first is stopped at “3” (for example, 1 to 2 seconds before, the timing is arbitrary) is slow In addition, the lighting color of the display device is configured to gradually change from the first lighting color to the second lighting color.

  Further, in the embodiment described above, a gaming machine having a symbol display device that performs a variable display game in the variable display unit has been described. However, the present invention also applies to a gaming machine that does not have a symbol display device. Any gaming machine that changes from a gaming state to a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state is a target.

  FIG. 13 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine that is an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Note that the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment is not provided with a symbol display device for performing a variable display game. In the pachinko gaming machine 15, the game area 2 into which the hit ball is hit is provided with variable winning ball devices 16 a and 16 b each composed of an electric tulip or the like on the left and right of the upper center portion, and is configured with a chucker substantially at the center of the game area 2. The lottery winning opening 17 is provided, and an attacker 18 having a large winning opening that is opened by an opening / closing door is provided at a substantially lower center of the game area 2. Similarly to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, display devices 10 a to 10 e having a large number of sets of three or more colors of single-color LEDs having different emission colors are arranged on the upper periphery of the game area 2. Yes.

  The outline of the game by the pachinko gaming machine 15 according to the fourth embodiment will be described. When a hit ball enters the center lottery winning slot 17, a winning is detected by the detection sensor 17a, and the winning detection signal of the detection sensor 17a is a game control. (Main control device). The game control unit draws a numerical value (a big hit determination random number) for determining the big hit loss in accordance with the winning detection signal of the detection sensor 17a, and whether or not the lottered numerical value is a big hit value or a small hit value. It is determined whether or not there is. If the determination result of the lottery value is a big hit, the game control unit first drives the variable winning ball devices 16a and 16b simultaneously, for example, and repeatedly opens and closes the winning ports 16c and 16c. Therefore, the hitting ball is in a state (small hit state) where it is easy to win the winning holes 16c and 16c of the variable winning ball devices 16a and 16b. The small hit state ends when the number of opening / closing operations of the winning openings 16c, 16c of the variable winning ball devices 16a, 16b reaches, for example, a predetermined number of times. When the determination result is a big hit, the big hit state is entered following the end of the small hit state. In the big hit state, the game control unit performs the control related to the big hit game as described above, such as opening the big winning opening of the attacker 18 for a predetermined time. In the big hit state, a much larger number of prize balls are provided to the player than in the small hit state (for example, the big prize opening time is the prize winning holes 16c, 16c of the variable winning ball devices 16a, 16b). For example, the number of payouts for one winning ball is larger than the number of payouts for one winning ball of the variable winning ball devices 16a, 16b).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the lottery value is a small hit, the game control unit, for example, simultaneously drives the variable winning ball devices 16a and 16b, repeatedly opens and closes the winning holes 16c and 16c, To do. When the small hit state is the previous end condition, the normal gaming state is restored. In addition, when the determination result of the lottery value is neither big hit nor small hit, the game is lost and the game state is the normal state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 15 described above, when the display devices 10a to 10e change from the first gaming state to the second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, the first gaming state With the transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state, the lighting color of the display device 10 is gradually changed from the first lighting color corresponding to the first gaming state to the second lighting color corresponding to the second gaming state. Change the lighting color to change to.

  Specifically, if it is determined that the determination result of the numerical value drawn by the game control unit is a big hit, a specific display command (lighting display in the case of a big win in the lottery) is displayed on the display control unit that controls the lighting of the display device 10. Display command). In response to this command, the display control unit changes the lighting color of the display device 10 as shown in the time chart of FIG.

  The correspondence relationship between the invention according to claim 1 and the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment is such that the first gaming state according to claim 1 corresponds to the normal gaming state and the second gaming state is the above Correspond to the big hit state. In addition, the first lighting color of the display device 10 corresponding to the first gaming state corresponds to “blue”, and the second lighting color of the display device 10 corresponding to the second gaming state corresponds to “red”. Let According to the time chart shown in FIG. 14, a small hit state is entered from the time when it is determined that the lottery value is a big hit, and the winning openings 16c, 16c of the variable winning ball devices 16a, 16b repeat the opening / closing operation, and the small hit state. During this, the lighting color of the display device 10 starts to gradually change from “blue” representing the normal gaming state to “red” representing the big hit state, and the lighting color of the display device 10 is “red (pure color)”. Before that, the small hit state ends and the big hit state is entered. The color change of the lighting color of the display device 10 continues even after the big hit state is reached, and stops when the lighting color of the display device 10 becomes “red (pure color)” representing the big hit state. Since the pachinko gaming machine 15 of the fourth embodiment does not include a symbol display device that allows a variable display game to be performed, it is difficult for the player to know the change in the gaming state. For example, the small winning state is recognized by repeatedly opening and closing the winning opening of the variable winning ball devices 16a and 16b. However, just because a small hit state is achieved in this way does not necessarily mean a big hit state. When it is determined by the internal processing of the game control unit to shift from the normal gaming state to the big hit state, the lighting color of the display device 10 is the lighting color “blue” indicating the normal gaming state before the big hit state is reached. By starting to gradually change the color toward "red" representing the big hit state, the player can have a sense of expectation that it may become a big hit state, amplifying the player's expectation, It is possible to further enhance the interest.

  Another embodiment in which the lighting color of the display device 10 is gradually changed in response to a change in the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine provided with the display device 10 having a set of two or more single color LEDs having different emission colors. (Embodiment corresponding to the invention concerning Claim 6) is shown. The hardware configuration of the pachinko gaming machine is the same as that of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. The hardware configuration of the control system provided in the pachinko gaming machine is also the same as the main block diagram shown in FIG.

  When the hit ball is won at the starting port 5, a lottery is performed for a normal big hit state, a high probability big hit state, and a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a non-big hit high probability state) although not a big hit. The difference from the so-called general probability change machine is that there is a non-big hit high probability state. In the case of a normal big hit state, for example, the left, middle and right symbols of the liquid crystal display device 3 are stopped at even-numbered eyes. When the high probability big hit state is reached, the liquid crystal display device 3 stops at the left, middle and right symbols with odd numbers. In the case of a non-big hit high probability state, the left, middle and right symbols of the liquid crystal display device 3 are combinations of loses. Even in the case of losing in the lottery, the left, middle and right symbols of the liquid crystal display device 3 are combinations of losing. FIG. 15 is a time chart showing a change in the lighting color of the display device when the non-hit high probability state is obtained by lottery in the pachinko gaming machine provided with the display device 10.

  The correspondence relationship between the invention according to claim 6 and the gaming machine of this embodiment is such that the first gaming state according to claim 6 corresponds to the normal gaming state, and the second gaming according to claim 6 The state is made to correspond to the non-big hit term probability state. Note that the non-hit high probability state as the second gaming state is determined only by the internal processing (processing related to the lottery) of the game control unit, and the player cannot be recognized depending on the design of the liquid crystal display device 3. Yes. Even when the non-big hit high probability state is reached, the normal liquid crystal display device 3 is performing normal symbol fluctuations, so that the player has moved to the non-big hit high probability state. Continue playing without knowing. However, since the display color of the display device 10 gradually changes from “blue” to “red” after a lapse of a predetermined time after entering the non-big hit high probability state, It can give a sense of expectation that it is in a probability state. The lighting color of the display device 10 gradually changes, and when it completely changes to “red”, a non-hit high probability state is guaranteed. In the case of such a gaming machine, it can be said that the change in the lighting color of the display device 10 is based on the transition of the gaming state of the gaming machine, not based on the transition of the state of the changing symbol.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine which is one embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention. It is a principal block diagram of the control system deployed in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is a wiring diagram which shows the specific wiring with respect to LED of each color of a display apparatus. It is a time chart which shows the output timing of each common signal in embodiment. It is a time chart which shows an example in case green LED is lighted with an LED control signal with respect to a common signal. It is a figure which shows the example of control in the case of changing the lighting color of a display apparatus so that it may change gradually from red to orange. It is a time chart which shows the change of the lighting color of the display apparatus corresponding to the change pattern of the left, middle, and right pattern when not reaching in the variable display game, and the change pattern not reaching. It is a time chart which shows the change pattern of the lighting color of the display apparatus corresponding to the change pattern of the left, middle, and right pattern in the case of reaching in a variable display game, and the change pattern which becomes reach. It is a figure which shows the example of control in the case of changing the lighting color of a display apparatus so that it may change gradually from yellow to green. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the lighting control process which display CPU of a display apparatus performs. It is a time chart which shows the change of the lighting color of the display apparatus corresponding to the change pattern of the left, the middle, and the right pattern in the case of reaching and winning big hit in the variable display game and the change pattern of reaching and winning big hit . FIG. 12 shows changes in the lighting colors of the display device corresponding to the variation patterns of the left, middle, and right symbols when reaching reach in the variable display game and the probability variation big hit is established, and the variation pattern becoming reach probability variation big hit. It is a time chart which shows. It is a front view of the pachinko game machine which is one Embodiment of the game machine which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows the change of the lighting color of the display apparatus in the case of becoming a big hit state by lottery in the pachinko game machine concerning a 4th embodiment. It is a time chart which shows the change of the lighting color of a display apparatus when it becomes a non-hit high probability state by lottery in the pachinko game machine provided with the display apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine 2 Game area 3 Liquid crystal display (design display)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 4 Variable winning ball apparatus 5 Start opening 6 Start opening sensor 7 Attacker 8 Top plate 9 Handle 10 Display apparatus 11 Main control apparatus 12 Liquid crystal display control apparatus 13 Large winning opening solenoid 14 Display control apparatus 15 Pachinko machine (4th Embodiment)
16 Variable winning ball unit 17 Winning lottery 18 Attacker

Claims (7)

A game control unit that performs game control is provided, and the game state controlled by the game control unit changes from the first game state to a second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state. In the gaming machine to control as follows,
A display device having a set of two or more single color LEDs having different emission colors is arranged on a game board surface or a game machine frame, and each color LED of the display device according to a display command output from the game control unit A display control unit that controls lighting is provided, and when the content of the display command is a specific content in the display control unit, along with the transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state, Notification lighting for changing the lighting color so that the lighting color of the display device gradually changes from the first lighting color corresponding to the first gaming state to the second lighting color corresponding to the second gaming state. A gaming state notification device in a gaming machine, characterized by comprising a control means. A design display device having a variable display unit, wherein the game control unit includes a variable display game control unit that causes a variable display game to be performed by variably displaying a design on the variable display unit, and the variable display game is A first symbol variation state corresponding to the first gaming state; and a second symbol variation state corresponding to the second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first symbol variation state. In gaming machines,
When a display control unit that controls lighting of LEDs of each color of the display device according to a display command output from the variable display game control unit is provided, and the content of the display command is a specific content in the display control unit In addition, in the variable display game, with the transition from the first symbol variation state to the second symbol variation state, the lighting color of the display device corresponds to the first symbol variation state corresponding to the first symbol variation state. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising notification lighting control means for changing the lighting color so that the lighting color gradually changes from the lighting color to the second lighting color corresponding to the second symbol variation state. Game state notification device.   The symbol display device has at least two variable display portions, and the first symbol variation state is a state in which the at least two variable display portions perform symbol variation, and the second symbol variation. The state of the predetermined symbol content depends on whether the symbol is changed only by the remaining one of the at least two variable display portions, and the symbol is stopped by the remaining one of the variable display portions. 3. The gaming state notification device for a gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the gaming state is in a reach establishment state.   The symbol display device has at least two variable display portions, and the first symbol variation state is that only one remaining variable display portion of the at least two variable display portions performs symbol variation, And the reach establishment state which can be the predetermined specific symbol content depending on the symbols stopped by the remaining one variable display portion, the second symbol variation state is the remaining one variable display portion 3. The game according to claim 2, wherein the variation is stopped and the symbol content displayed on each of the variable display units as a result of the variable display game is a jackpot formation state in which the predetermined specific symbol content is achieved. Game state informing device for gaming machines.   The second symbol variation state is a part of the jackpot success state, and the symbol content displayed on each variable display unit as a result of the variable display game is a predetermined symbol content for probability variation. The gaming state notification device for a gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the probability variation big hit is established. A game control unit that performs game control is provided, and the game state controlled by the game control unit changes from the first game state to a second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state. In the gaming machine to control as follows,
A display device having a set of two or more single color LEDs having different emission colors is arranged on a game board surface or a game machine frame, and each color LED of the display device according to a display command output from the game control unit A display control unit for controlling the lighting of the display, the second game state is determined only by internal processing of the game control unit and cannot be recognized by the player, and the display control unit is provided with the content of the display command. Is the first lighting corresponding to the first gaming state, based on only the lighting color of the display device, that the transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state is performed. A game in a gaming machine, characterized by comprising a notification lighting control means for notifying a player by changing a lighting color so as to gradually shift from a color to a second lighting color corresponding to the second gaming state. Status notification Location. One of the anodes or cathodes of the LEDs of each color is connected to a common signal line, while the other of the LEDs of each color is connected to an LED control signal line corresponding to each color, and the common signal is turned on at a predetermined interval. The lighting timing is formed, and the LED control signal corresponding to each color is turned on in accordance with the common signal to turn on the LED of each color. The gaming state notification device for a gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising lighting color control means for controlling a lighting color at a ratio of the number of times.

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