JP2009207530A - Slot machine and game system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine and a game system which are capable of informing a player of setting value-related information by increasing the quantity of light of a lamp presentation device and the volume of sound of a speaker. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine 10 includes the presentation devices 100 and 200, and a setting value-related information input section 300 disposed inside the slot machine. The setting value-related information input section can input the setting value-related information related to setting values and a specific winning combination selected from winning combinations which can be selected by lotteries by a lottery section. A subordinate control section 600 comprises a presentation changing section 660 for changing the presentation in the presentation devices 100 and 200, and a setting value-related information informing section 670. The setting value-related information informing section 670 determines whether the special winning combination input by the setting value-related information input section 300 is won or not, and informs the player of the setting value-related information input by the setting value-related information input section 300 by changing the presentation in the presentation devices 100 and 200 if it determines that the specific winning combination is won. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine and a gaming system, which can notify setting value related information by increasing the light amount of a lamp effect device or the volume of a speaker.

  Conventionally, there is known a slot machine that has a plurality of set values with different payout rates, and the game shop adjusts the payout rates by setting the set values (for example, paragraph number “ 0102 "to" 0112 ", see Table 2)

Also, at a game store, it is called an event for the purpose of acquiring a player, and a plate suggesting a high set value of the slot machine is sometimes attached to the slot machine or the vicinity of the slot machine to be used for games.
Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2002-17953 (paragraph numbers “0102” to “0112”, Table 2)

  However, in the above-described conventional example, generally, when a game store installs a plate or the like that suggests a high setting, the player will aim for only the slot machine on which the plate is installed, There was a problem that a slot machine without it would not work at all.

In addition, even when a plate corresponding to a plurality of setting values is installed in all slot machines installed in an amusement store and an event is held, the slot machine in which high setting plates are installed can be easily understood. Therefore, there is a problem that the operating rate of the slot machine in which the low setting plate is installed is lowered.
Accordingly, each invention described in each claim has been made in view of the problems of the conventional techniques described above, and the object thereof is as follows.

(Claim 1)
The object of the present invention is as follows.
In other words, the invention described in claim 1 can notify the set value related information by changing the effect of the effect device.
As a result, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the change of the production device, and at least until the production changes, the game is performed to know the set value, thereby eliminating the difference between the slot machine that is operating and the slot machine that is not operating. Can do.

(Claim 2)
The second aspect of the invention has the following object in addition to the object of the first aspect of the invention.
That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention, when the selected specific combination is won, the setting device related information can be notified by changing the effect of the effect device.
As a result, the slot machine can be operated until at least a specific combination (for example, BB) is won.

(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1 or claim 2.
That is, the invention according to claim 3 can notify the set value related information by increasing the light amount of the lamp effect device.
As a result, the player can expect that the set value is set high when the light amount of the lamp effect device increases.
Further, the notification of the set value can be rich in variations.

(Claim 4)
The invention described in claim 4 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 3 described above.
That is, the invention described in claim 4 is configured to increase the light amount of the lamp effect device in a stepwise manner.
As a result, when the light amount of the lamp effect device is significantly increased from the reference light amount, it can be predicted that the set value is set high.

(Claim 5)
The invention described in claim 5 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1 or claim 2.
That is, the invention according to claim 5 can notify the set value related information by increasing the volume of the speaker.
As a result, the player can expect that the set value is set high when the volume of the speaker increases.
Further, the notification of the set value can be rich in variations.

(Claim 6)
The invention described in claim 6 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 5 described above.
That is, according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the volume of the speaker can be increased stepwise.
As a result, when the volume of the speaker is greatly increased from the reference volume, it can be predicted that the set value is set high.

(Claim 7)
The invention according to claim 7 has the following object.
In other words, the invention according to claim 7 can notify the set value related information by changing the effect of the effect device.
As a result, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the change of the production device, and at least until the production changes, the game is performed to know the set value, thereby eliminating the difference between the slot machine that is operating and the slot machine that is not operating. Can do.

Further, the invention according to claim 7 collects all desired slot machines (for example, all of the specific models installed on the island) without setting notification of setting value related information in individual slot machines. It can be set.
As a result, the player comes to pay attention to the notification status of the surrounding slot machines 10 other than the slot machine in which he / she is playing, and the setting of the slot machine he / she is playing according to the notification status of the surrounding slot machines. Can be guessed.

Each invention described in each claim has been made to achieve each of the above-mentioned objects, and features of each invention will be described below using embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings. .
In addition, the code | symbol in parenthesis shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
Also, the drawing numbers indicate the drawing numbers used in the embodiments of the invention and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.

(Claim 1)
The invention described in claim 1 is characterized by the following points.
First, the slot machine (10) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(1) Variable display device (reel unit 30)
The variable display device (reel unit 30) can variably display symbols.
In addition, although the reel unit (30) was illustrated as a variable display apparatus, it is not limited to this, A liquid crystal etc. may be used.
(2) Start switch (70)
The start switch (70) is for starting variable display of symbols by the variable display device (reel unit 30) on condition that a medal is inserted.
The medal can be inserted directly from the medal insertion slot (50), or the medal inserted in advance through the medal insertion slot (50) and the credit medal and the credited medal are replaced with the bet switch ( You may make it throw in by the operation of 60-62).
(3) Stop switch (80-82)
There are a plurality of, for example, three stop switches (80 to 82), which can stop variable display of symbols by the variable display device (reel unit 30).
Although the number of stop switches (80 to 82) is three as an example, the number of stop switches (80 to 82) is not limited to this, and two or four or more may be provided.
(4) Production device (for example, speaker 100 or lamp production device 200)
The effect device (for example, the speaker 100 or the lamp effect device 200) executes effects in various effect modes in connection with the progress of the game.
The effect device is not limited to the speaker 100 or the lamp effect device 200.
(5) Game control device (400)
As shown in FIG. 1, for example, the game control device (400) includes a variable display device (reel unit 30), a start switch (70), a plurality of (for example, three) stop switches (80 to 82), and an effect device. (For example, the speaker 100 and the lamp effect device 200) are respectively connected to control the game.

Secondly, as shown in FIG. 1, the game control device (400) has the following configuration.
(6) Main control means (500)
The main control means (500) is connected to a variable display device (reel unit 30), a start switch (70), and a plurality of (for example, three) stop switches (80 to 82) as shown in FIG. Is for controlling the progress of the game.
(7) Sub-control means (600)
The sub-control means (600) is connected to the main control means (500) and the effect device (for example, the speaker 100 and the lamp effect device 200), and based on the game information transmitted from the main control means (500), the effect This is for executing various effects using a device (for example, the speaker 100 or the lamp effect device 200).

Third, as shown in FIG. 1, the main control means (500) has the following configuration.
(8) Set value storage means (510)
The set value storage means (510) has a plurality of set values with different payout rates, and stores set values selected from the plurality of set values.
(9) Setting value information transmission means (520)
The set value information transmitting means (520) is for transmitting the set value information stored in the set value storage means (510) to the sub-control means (600).
(10) Role lottery means (530)
The combination lottery means (530) is used for determining whether a combination is a lottery by using a combination lottery table corresponding to the set value stored in the set value storage means (510).
(11) Game information transmission means (580)
The game information transmission means (580) is for transmitting the lottery result by the combination lottery means (530) to the sub-control means (600).

Fourthly, as shown in FIG. 1, the sub-control means (600) has the following configuration.
(12) Game information receiving means (630)
The game information receiving means (630) is for receiving the game information transmitted by the game information transmitting means (580).
(13) Production lottery means (640)
The effect lottery means (640) is for selecting one effect from among a plurality of types of effects by lottery based on the game information received by the game information receiving means (630).
(14) Production control means (650)
The effect control means (650) is for controlling the effect mode of the effect device (for example, the speaker 100 or the lamp effect device 200) based on the effect selected by the effect lottery means (640).

Fifth, the following configuration is provided in the slot machine (10).
(15) Setting value related information input means (300)
The set value related information input means (300) is connected to the sub-control means (600), and the set value related information related to the set value stored in the set value storage means (510) and the role lottery means (530 ), It is possible to input a specific combination selected from among the combinations that can be drawn.

Sixth, as shown in FIG. 1, the sub-control means (600) has the following configuration.
(16) Production changing means (660)
The effect changing means (660) is for changing the effect of the effect device (for example, the speaker 100 or the lamp effect device 200).
(17) Setting value related information notifying means (670)
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means (630), the set value related information notifying means (670) determines whether or not the specific combination input by the set value related information input means (300) has been won. In addition, if it is determined that the specific role is won, the effect change means (660) changes the effect of the effect device (for example, the speaker 100 or the lamp effect device 200), thereby inputting the setting value related information. This is for informing the player of the set value related information input by the means.

(Claim 2)
The invention described in claim 2 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 1 described above.
First, the set value related information input means (300) can input a specific effect selected from a plurality of types of effects that can be selected by the effect lottery means (640).

  Second, the set value related information notifying means (670) determines whether the specific effect input by the set value related information input means (300) is selected based on the lottery result of the effect lottery means (640). Only when it is determined that the specific role is won and it is determined that the specific effect is selected, the effect change means (660) causes the effect device (for example, the speaker 100 or the lamp effect device 200). The production is changed.

(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 1 or claim 2 described above.
First, the effect device is composed of a lamp effect device (200) that lights in various lighting modes in connection with the progress of the game.

Secondly, the effect changing means (660) includes the following means as shown in FIG.
(1) Light intensity increasing means (661)
The light amount increasing means (661) is for increasing the light amount of the lamp effect device (200) in comparison with the reference light amount.

  Third, whether the set value related information notifying means (670) has won the specific combination input by the set value related information input means (300) based on the game information received by the game information receiving means (630) When it is determined whether or not the specific combination is won, the light amount increasing means (661) increases the light amount of the lamp effect device (200), thereby setting value related information input means ( 300), the player is notified of the set value related information input.

(Claim 4)
The invention described in claim 4 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 3 described above.
First, the light quantity increasing means (660) can increase the light quantity of the lamp effect device (200) stepwise.

  Secondly, the set value related information notifying means (670) has the light intensity increasing means (660) of the lamp effect device (200) in accordance with the set value related information input by the set value related information input means (300). The amount of light is increased step by step.

(Claim 5)
The invention described in claim 5 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1 or claim 2 described above.
First, the rendering device includes a speaker (100) for generating various sound effects related to the progress of the game.

Secondly, the effect changing means (660) includes the following means as shown in FIG.
(1) Volume increase means (662)
The volume increasing means (662) is for increasing the volume of the speaker (100) compared to the reference volume.

  Third, whether the set value related information notifying means (670) has won the specific combination input by the set value related information input means (300) based on the game information received by the game information receiving means (630) And when it is determined that the specific role has been won, the volume increase means (662) increases the volume of the speaker (100), so that the setting value related information input means (300) The player is informed of the setting value related information input by.

(Claim 6)
The invention described in claim 6 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 5 described above.
First, the volume increasing means (662) can increase the volume of the speaker (100) step by step.

  Second, the set value related information notifying means (670) adjusts the volume of the speaker (100) by the volume increasing means (662) according to the set value related information input by the set value related information input means (300). Increase in stages.

(Claim 7)
The invention described in claim 7 is characterized by the following points.
First, the gaming system has the following configuration.
(1) Slot machine (10)
(2) Hall computer (700)

Secondly, the slot machine (10) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(3) Variable display device (reel unit 30)
The variable display device (reel unit 30) can variably display symbols.
In addition, although the reel unit (30) was illustrated as a variable display apparatus, it is not limited to this, A liquid crystal etc. may be used.
(4) Start switch (70)
The start switch (70) is for starting variable display of symbols by the variable display device (reel unit 30) on condition that a medal is inserted.
The medal can be inserted directly from the medal insertion slot (50), or the medal inserted in advance through the medal insertion slot (50) and the credit medal and the credited medal are replaced with the bet switch ( You may make it throw in by the operation of 60-62).
(5) Stop switch (80-82)
There are a plurality of, for example, three stop switches (80 to 82), which can stop variable display of symbols by the variable display device (reel unit 30).
Although the number of stop switches (80 to 82) is three as an example, the number of stop switches (80 to 82) is not limited to this, and two or four or more may be provided.
(6) Production device (for example, speaker 100 or lamp production device 200)
The effect device (for example, the speaker 100 or the lamp effect device 200) executes effects in various effect modes in connection with the progress of the game.
The effect device is not limited to the speaker 100 or the lamp effect device 200.
(7) Game control device (400)
As shown in FIG. 9, for example, the game control device (400) includes a variable display device (reel unit 30), a start switch (70), a plurality of (for example, three) stop switches (80 to 82), and an effect device. (For example, the speaker 100 and the lamp effect device 200) are respectively connected to control the game.

Thirdly, as shown in FIG. 9, the game control device (400) has the following configuration.
(8) Main control means (500)
The main control means (500) is connected to a variable display device (reel unit 30), a start switch (70), and a plurality of (for example, three) stop switches (80 to 82) as shown in FIG. 9, for example. Is for controlling the progress of the game.
(9) Sub-control means (600)
The sub-control means (600) is connected to the main control means (500) and the effect device (for example, the speaker 100 and the lamp effect device 200), and based on the game information transmitted from the main control means (500), the effect This is for executing various effects using a device (for example, the speaker 100 or the lamp effect device 200).

  Fourth, the hall computer (700) is connected to the slot machine (10) and manages the state of a large number of slot machines installed in the amusement store.

Fifth, as shown in FIG. 1, the main control means (500) has the following configuration.
(10) Set value storage means (510)
The set value storage means (510) has a plurality of set values with different payout rates, and stores set values selected from the plurality of set values.
(11) Setting value information transmitting means (800)
The set value information transmitting means (800) is for transmitting the set value information stored in the set value storage means (510) to the hall computer (700).
(12) Setting value information transmission means (520)
The set value information transmitting means (520) is for transmitting the set value information stored in the set value storage means (510) to the sub-control means (600).
(13) Role lottery means (530)
The combination lottery means (530) is used for determining whether a combination is a lottery by using a combination lottery table corresponding to the set value stored in the set value storage means (510).
(14) Game information transmission means (580)
The game information transmission means (580) is for transmitting the lottery result by the combination lottery means (530) to the sub-control means (600).

Sixth, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control means (600) has the following configuration.
(15) Game information receiving means (630)
The game information receiving means (630) is for receiving the game information transmitted by the game information transmitting means (580).
(16) Production lottery means (640)
The effect lottery means (640) is for selecting one effect from among a plurality of types of effects by lottery based on the game information received by the game information receiving means (630).
(17) Production control means (650)
The effect control means (650) is for controlling the effect mode of the effect device (for example, the speaker 100 or the lamp effect device 200) based on the effect selected by the effect lottery means (640).

Seventh, the hall computer 700 has the following configuration.
(18) Setting value related information input means (720)
The set value related information input means (720) is selected from the set value related information related to the set value stored in the set value storage means (510) and the combination that can be drawn by the combination lottery means (530). Each specific role can be entered.

Eighth, the slot machine (10) has the following configuration as shown in FIG.
(19) Setting value related information receiving means (for example, setting value related information receiving means 810)
The setting value related information receiving means (for example, the setting value related information receiving means 810) is for receiving the setting value related information input by the setting value related information input means (720) of the hall computer (700).
The set value related information receiving means is not limited to the set value related information receiving means (810) provided in the main control means 500, and may be provided in the sub control means (600).

Ninth, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control means (600) has the following configuration.
(20) Production changing means (660)
The effect changing means (660) is for changing the effect of the effect device (for example, the speaker 100 or the lamp effect device 200).
(21) Setting value related information notifying means (670)
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means (630), the set value related information notifying means (670) determines whether or not the specific combination input by the set value related information input means (300) has been won. In addition, if it is determined that the specific role is won, the effect change means (660) changes the effect of the effect device (for example, the speaker 100 or the lamp effect device 200), thereby inputting the setting value related information. This is for informing the player of the set value related information input by the means.

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below.
(Claim 1)
According to invention of Claim 1, there exist the following effects.
In other words, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the set value related information can be notified by changing the effect of the effect device.
As a result, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the change of the production device, and at least until the production changes, the game is performed to know the set value, thereby eliminating the difference between the slot machine that is operating and the slot machine that is not operating. Can do.

(Claim 2)
According to the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the following effect is obtained.
That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention, when the selected specific combination is won, it is possible to change the effect of the effect device and notify the set value related information.
As a result, the slot machine can be operated until at least a specific combination (for example, BB) is won.

(Claim 3)
According to the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, the following effect is obtained.
That is, according to the third aspect of the invention, the set value related information can be notified by increasing the light amount of the lamp effect device.
As a result, the player can expect that the set value is set high when the light amount of the lamp effect device increases.
Further, the notification of the set value can be rich in variations.

(Claim 4)
According to the invention described in claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 3, the following effect is obtained.
That is, according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the light amount of the lamp effect device can be increased stepwise.
As a result, when the light amount of the lamp effect device is significantly increased from the reference light amount, it can be predicted that the set value is set high.

(Claim 5)
According to the invention described in claim 5, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, the following effect is obtained.
That is, according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the setting value related information can be notified by increasing the volume of the speaker.
As a result, the player can expect that the set value is set high when the volume of the speaker increases.
Further, the notification of the set value can be rich in variations.

(Claim 6)
According to the invention described in claim 6, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 5, the following effect is obtained.
That is, according to the sixth aspect of the invention, the volume of the speaker can be increased stepwise.
As a result, when the volume of the speaker is greatly increased from the reference volume, it can be predicted that the set value is set high.

(Claim 7)
According to invention of Claim 7, there exist the following effects.
That is, according to the seventh aspect of the invention, the setting value related information can be notified by changing the effect of the effect device.
As a result, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the change of the production device, and at least until the production changes, the game is performed to know the set value, thereby eliminating the difference between the slot machine that is operating and the slot machine that is not operating. Can do.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 7, the desired slot machine 10 (for example, all of the specific models installed on the island) without setting the notification of the setting value related information in the individual slot machine 10 Can be set at once.
As a result, the player pays attention to the notification status of the surrounding slot machines 10 other than the slot machine 10 in which he / she is playing, and the slot machine he / she is playing according to the notification status of the surrounding slot machines 10 Ten settings can be guessed.

(Explanation of drawings)
1 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the operation of the slot machine, FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of the slot machine, FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of setting value related information input means, and FIG. FIGS. 5 to 6 are flowcharts for explaining an example of the effect subroutine.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between the setting value related information and the change in volume.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of the third embodiment of the present invention, which is a schematic front view of the setting value related information input means.

  FIG. 9 shows an example of the fourth embodiment of the present invention, and is a schematic block diagram for explaining the operation of the slot machine.

(Slot machine 10)
1 and 2, reference numeral 10 denotes a slot machine.
First, a front view of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A transparent rectangular display window 20 is provided in the center of the height of the slot machine 10.
A reel unit 30 is arranged inside the display window 20.
The reel unit 30 includes a plurality of, for example, three reels 31 to 33 facing the display window 20 and a plurality of, for example, three reels 31 to 33, each having the same number of three reels 31 to 33. And reel motors 34 to 36 (see FIG. 1).
The numbers of reels 31 to 33 and reel motors 34 to 36 are not limited to three, and may be two or four or more.
Although not shown, each of the reels 31 to 33 displays a plurality of types of symbols on the outer periphery. The display window 20 is configured to stop and display a plurality of symbols, for example, a total of three symbols, for example, upper, middle, and lower. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Anyway.

In the center above the display window 20, an image display device 40 is provided.
The image display device 40 is capable of displaying an image and is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal unit.
Note that the image display device 40 is not limited to a liquid crystal unit, and may be configured of a dot matrix.

Below the display window 20, a medal slot 50 is provided on the right side in FIG. The medal slot 50 is for inserting medals.
On the left side of the medal slot 50 in FIG. 1, a plurality of, for example, three bet switches 60 to 62 are provided. Among the three bet switches 60 to 62, the MAX bet switch 60 on the left side in FIG. 3 is for inserting a maximum number of inserted coins, for example, three credit medals into the slot machine 10. Of the remaining two bet switches 61 to 62, the two-bet switch 61 located on the front side of the slot machine 10 is for inserting two credit medals into the slot machine 10. The 1-bet switch 62 located on the back side of the remaining slot machine 10 is for inserting one credit medal into the slot machine 10.
Note that the number of the bet switches 60 to 62 is not limited to three, but may be a single number, two, or four or more.
A start switch 70 is provided below the three bet switches 60 to 62.
The start switch 70 is for starting the drive of the reel unit 30. The start switch 70 is formed in a lever shape and is operated by tilting the lever. When the start switch 70 is operated, the reel unit 30 starts to be driven, and the three reel motors 34 to 36 (see FIG. 1) rotate.
To the right of the start switch 70, a plurality of, for example, three stop switches 80 to 82, which are the same number as the three reels 31 to 33, are provided.
The three stop switches 80 to 82 are for stopping the driving of the reel unit 30 and stopping the variable display of symbols. When the left stop switch 80 in FIG. 2 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 31 is stopped. Similarly, when the center stop switch 81 is operated, the rotation of the center reel 32 stops. When the right stop switch 82 is operated, the rotation of the right reel 33 stops.
The number of stop switches 80 to 82 is not limited to three, and may be equal to the number of reels 31 to 33 and reel motors 34 to 36.

A medal storage tray 90 is provided below the three stop switches 80 to 82.
The medal storage tray 90 stores medals paid out from the hopper unit 120 of FIG.
One speaker 100 is arranged on the right side of the medal storage tray 90. Various sound effects are generated from the speaker 100.

(Setting switch 110)
Although not shown, the setting switch 110 is provided inside the slot machine 10 and is used to set a plurality of setting values having different payout rates.
The payout rate is a value indicating the ratio (OUT / IN) of the total number (OUT) of medals acquired by the player to the total number (IN) of medals inserted into the slot machine 10, and is expressed as a percentage.
Although the setting value is not shown in the drawing, the operation of the setting switch 110 is enabled by turning on the power in a state where a specific key is inserted into the corresponding key cylinder and rotated. The set value is displayed on a setting display (not shown), and a desired set value is set by operating the lever of the start switch 70.
The set values are set in six stages in which the payout rate increases in order from the set value “1” to the set value “6”. For example, when the set value is set to “6”, the payout rate is the highest, and when the set value is set to “1”, the payout rate is set to be the lowest.
The set value is not limited to 6 levels, and may be 2 to 5 levels, or 7 levels or more.
Further, the set value set by the setting switch 110 is stored in a set value storage means 510 in FIG.

(Lamp production device 200)
The lamp effect device 200 is lit in various lighting modes in connection with the progress of the game.
The lamp effect device 200 includes the following lamps.
Note that the lamp effect device 200 is not limited to the next lamp.
(1) Upper lamp 210
The upper lamp 210 is disposed on the upper portion of the slot machine 10 as shown in FIG.
(2) Left side lamp 220
The left side lamp 220 is disposed on the left side of the slot machine 10 as shown in FIG.
(3) Right side lamp 230
The right side lamp 230 is disposed on the right side of the slot machine 10 as shown in FIG.

(Set value related information input means 300)
Although not shown, the set value related information input means 300 is arranged inside the slot machine 10 and can input the following information.
Information that can be input by the set value related information input means 300 is not limited to the following (1) to (3).

(1) Set value related information The set value related information relates to the set value stored in the set value storage means 510 of FIG.
The set value related information to be set is received by the set value information receiving means 610 of FIG. 1 to be described later, and stored by the set value storage means 510 outputted from the set value related information transmitting / receiving means 620 to the set value related information input means 300. The set value is matched.
Note that the setting value related information need not match the setting value.
Here, when the set value related information is matched with the set value, it is possible to execute an effect of informing the player of the set value, and when the set value related information is set higher than the set value, If the value is high, it is possible to execute an effect that the player expects.

(2) Specific combination The specific combination is selected from among the combinations that can be selected by the combination lottery means 530 shown in FIG.

(3) Specific Effects The specific effects are selected from a plurality of types of effects that can be selected by the effect lottery means 640 of FIG.

Further, the setting value related information input means includes the following parts as shown in FIG.
The parts of the set value related information input means are not limited to the following (1) to (3).
(1) Set value related information input unit 310
As shown in FIG. 3, the setting value related information input unit 310 is arranged on the left side of the setting value related information input unit 300 and is used to set setting value related information to be notified.
The setting value related information is set at the game store.
Note that, in the initial state, since it matches the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 510, the setting value related information input unit 310 performs “normal” which does not notify the setting value related information described later. This is used when selecting or notifying the set value related information different from the set value stored in the set value storage means 510.

As shown in FIG. 3, the set value related information input unit 310 includes a set value related information display unit 311, and displays “normal”, “4”, “5”, and “6” vertically. Yes.
“Normal” is a setting in which the lamp effect device 200 is turned on with a normal light amount without performing notification of setting value related information.
“4” is a setting for setting value-related information notification with a setting value “4”.
In other words, this means the same operation as when the game store affixed the “setting 4” plate to the slot machine 10, and is a setting for notifying the player that the setting value of the slot machine 10 is “4”. is there.
“5” is a setting for performing setting value related information notification with a setting value of “5”.
In other words, it means the same operation as when the game store affixed the “setting 5” plate to the slot machine 10, and is a setting for notifying the player that the setting value of the slot machine 10 is “5”. is there.
“6” is a setting for performing setting value related information notification with a setting value of “6”.
In other words, this means the same operation as when the game store affixed the “setting 6” plate to the slot machine 10 and is a setting for notifying the player that the setting value of the slot machine 10 is “6”. is there.

A set value related information lamp 312 is provided on the left side of the set value related information display unit 311 so that the set value related information lamp 312 corresponding to the selected set value related information is turned on.
For example, in the state shown in FIG. 3, the setting value related information lamp 312 corresponding to “6” is lit, which indicates that the setting value related information is set to “6”.
A set value related information input switch 313 is provided on the lower side of the set value related information display unit 311, and the set value related information lamp 312 is lit downward each time the set value related information input switch 313 is pressed. The selected setting value related information is changed.
When the setting value related information input switch 313 is pressed while the lowermost setting value related information is selected, processing is performed so that the uppermost setting value related information is selected again.

(2) Specific role input unit 320
As shown in FIG. 3, the specific combination input unit 320 is arranged at the center of the set value related information input unit 300 in the left-right direction, and is for setting a specific combination for notifying the set value related information.
The setting value related information is set at the game store.
The specific combination input unit 320 is used when the setting value related information input unit 310 is set to something other than “normal” and the setting value related information is notified.

As shown in FIG. 3, the specific combination input unit 320 includes a specific combination display unit 321, and the types of specific combinations “BB1”, “BB2”, “BB3”, “RB1”, “RB2”, “ The indications of “pocket 1”, “pocket 2”, and “pocket 3” are arranged vertically.
“BB1” is a setting for notifying setting value related information when BB1, for example, “BB1 role” described later, is won.
“BB2” is a setting for notifying setting value related information when BB2, for example, “BB2 combination” described later, is won.
“BB3” is a setting for notifying setting value related information when winning BB3, for example, “BB3 combination” described later.
“RB1” is a setting for notifying setting value related information when RB1, for example, “RB1 role” described later, is won.
“RB2” is a setting for notifying setting value related information when RB2, for example, “RB2 combination” described later, is won.
“Position 1” is a setting for notifying the set value related information when winning the small role 1, for example, “Bell” described later.
“Small 2” is a setting for notifying setting value related information when winning a small 2 such as “Cherry” described later.
“Small 3” is a setting for notifying setting value related information when winning a small 3, for example, “watermelon” described later.

A specific combination lamp 322 is provided on the left side of the specific combination display unit 321, and the specific combination lamp 322 corresponding to the selected specific combination is turned on.
For example, in the state shown in FIG. 3, the specific combination lamp 322 corresponding to “BB1” is lit, which indicates that the specific combination is set to “BB1”.
A specific combination input switch 323 is provided on the lower side of the specific combination display unit 321. Each time the specific combination input switch 323 is pressed, the lighting of the specific combination lamp 322 moves downward, and the specific combination selected. The role is changed.
If the specific combination input switch 323 is pressed while the bottom specific combination is selected, processing is performed so that the top specific combination is selected again.
The specific combination is not limited to one, and a plurality of specific combinations may be set.

(3) Specific production input unit 330
As shown in FIG. 3, the specific effect input unit 330 is arranged on the right side of the setting related information input unit 300 and is used to set a specific effect for notifying the set value related information.
The specific performance is set at the amusement store.
The specific effect input unit 330 is used when the setting value related information input unit 310 is set to a value other than “normal” and the setting value related information is notified.

As shown in FIG. 3, a specific effect display unit 331 is provided above the specific effect input unit 330, and the types of specific effects are “all lamps”, “lamp 1”, “lamp 2”, “lamp 3”. Are displayed vertically.
“All lamps” is a setting for performing notification using all of the lamp effect device 200, for example, the upper lamp 210, the left side lamp 220, and the right side lamp 230.
“Lamp 1” is a setting for performing notification using one of the lamp effect devices 200, for example, the upper lamp 210.
“Lamp 2” is a setting for performing notification using one of the lamp effect devices 200, for example, the left side lamp 220.
“Lamp 3” is a setting for performing notification using one of the lamp effect devices 200, for example, the right side lamp 230.

A specific effect lamp 332 is provided on the left side of the specific effect display unit 331, and the specific effect lamp 332 corresponding to the selected specific effect is turned on.
For example, in the state shown in FIG. 3, the specific effect lamp 332 corresponding to “all lamps” is lit, which indicates that the specific effect is set to “all lamps”.
A specific effect input switch 333 is provided below the specific effect display unit 331, and each time the specific effect input switch 333 is pressed, the lighting of the specific effect lamp 332 moves downward and the selected specific The production will change.
If the specific effect input switch 333 is pressed while the bottom specific effect is selected, processing is performed so that the top specific effect is selected again.
The specific effect is not limited to one, and a plurality of specific effects may be set.

(Game control device 400)
Next, the game control device 400 will be described with reference to FIG.
The game control device 400 is for controlling the progress of the game.
Specifically, the game control device 400 is roughly divided into the following two means.
The following means (1) to (2) will be described later.
(1) Main control means 500
(2) Sub-control means 600
Note that the means of the game control device 400 is not limited to the above (1) to (2).

(Main control means 500)
Next, the main control means 500 will be described with reference to FIG.
The main control means 500 is for controlling the progress of the game.
Specifically, the main control unit 500 is a computer, which is not shown, but is configured mainly by a CPU, and includes a recording medium such as a ROM and a RAM, an I / O, and the like.
Further, the recording medium is not limited to the ROM or RAM, but may be an electric / magnetic / optical memory or disk.
A CPU (not shown) of the main control means 500 functions as the following means as shown in FIG. 1 by reading a program recorded in a recording medium, for example, a ROM.
The following means (1) to (8) will be described later.
(1) Set value storage means 510
(2) Setting value information transmission means 520
(3) Role lottery means 530
(4) Reel stop control means 540
(5) Normal game control means 550
(6) Special game control means 560
(7) Profit granting means 570
(8) Game information transmission means 580
The means of the main control means 400 is not limited to the above (1) to (8).

(Input stage of main control means 500)
Next, the input stage of the main control means 500 will be described with reference to FIG.
The following parts are connected to the input stage of the main control means 500, respectively.
The parts connected to the input stage of the main control means 500 are not limited to the following (1) to (5).
(1) Medal sensor 51
The medal sensor 51 is provided inside the medal slot 50 and detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 50.
(2) Bet switch 60-62
(3) Start switch 70
(4) Stop switch 80-82
(5) Setting switch 110

(Output stage of main control means 500)
Next, the output stage of the main control means 500 will be described with reference to FIG.
The following parts are connected to the output stage of the main control means 500, respectively.
The parts connected to the output stage of the main control means 500 are not limited to the following (1) to (3).
(1) Reel motors 34-36
(2) Hopper unit 120
(3) Sub-control means 600

(Sub-control means 600)
The sub-control unit 600 is connected to the main control unit 500 and controls various effects based on signals transmitted from the main control unit 500 in one direction, such as commands and data.
Specifically, the sub-control means 600 is a computer, which is not shown, but is configured mainly by a CPU, and includes a recording medium such as a ROM and a RAM, an I / O, and the like.
Note that the number of CPUs in the sub-control unit 600 is not limited to one, and two or more CPUs may be used.
Further, the recording medium is not limited to the ROM or RAM, but may be an electric / magnetic / optical memory or disk.
The CPU (not shown) of the sub-control means 600 functions as the following means when roughly divided as shown in FIG. 1 by reading a program recorded in a recording medium, for example, a ROM.
The following means (1) to (7) will be described later.
(1) Setting value information receiving means 610
(2) Setting value related information transmitting / receiving means 620
(3) Game information receiving means 630
(4) Production lottery means 640
(5) Production control means 650
(6) Production changing means 660
(7) Set value related information notification means 670
Note that the means of the sub-control means 600 is not limited to the above (1) to (7).

(Input stage of sub-control means 600)
Next, the input stage of the sub-control means 600 will be described with reference to FIG.
The following parts are connected to the input stage of the sub-control means 600.
(1) Main control means 500
(2) Setting related information input means 300
The parts connected to the input stage of the sub-control means 600 are not limited to the above (1) to (2).

(Output stage of sub-control means 600)
Next, the output stage of the sub-control means 600 will be described with reference to FIG.
The following parts are connected to the output stage of the sub-control means 600, respectively.
(1) Image display device 40
(2) Speaker 100
(3) Lamp production device 200
(4) Setting value related information input means 300
The parts connected to the output stage of the sub-control means 600 are not limited to the above (1) to (4).

(Installation value storage means 510)
The setting value storage means 510 has a plurality of setting values with different payout rates, and stores setting values selected from the plurality of setting values.
The set value is selected by the setting switch 110 as described above.

(Set value information transmission means 520)
The setting value information transmission unit 520 is for transmitting the setting value information stored in the setting value storage unit 510 to the sub-control unit 600.
The set value information transmitting unit 520 transmits a signal to the sub-control unit 600 in one direction, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the signal is communicated between the main control unit 500 and the sub-control unit 600. You may make it do.

(Role lottery means 530)
The combination lottery means 530 is used for determining whether a combination is successful or not by using a combination lottery table corresponding to the set value stored in the set value storage means 510.
The winning lottery table has a winning probability set for each winning combination. The higher the set value, the higher the winning probability of the winning combination.
First, there are the following types of winning combinations.
(1) Winning a role (2) Loss There are the following types of roles.
The explanation of the following roles (3) to (5) will be described later.
In addition to winning only one of a plurality of winning combinations, there may be a case where two or more winning combinations are won simultaneously, and the winning lottery means 530 can perform so-called group lottery.
(3) Small role (4) Replay (Replay)
(5) Bonus The type of the combination is not limited to the above (3) to (5).

(Small role)
A small combination is a combination for paying out a predetermined number of medals on the condition that a predetermined small combination symbol is aligned on a line that is activated by betting medals.
For example, there are the following types of small roles.
Note that the small role is not limited to the following types.
(1) Bell Role The bell role is a role for paying out a predetermined number of medals when, for example, a combination of symbols “bell / bell / bell” is stopped and displayed on the display window 20.
(2) Cherry Role The cherry role is a role for paying out a predetermined number of medals when, for example, the symbol “Cherry” is stopped and displayed on the display window 20 on the left reel 31.
(3) Watermelon Role The watermelon role is a role for paying out a predetermined number of medals when a combination of symbols “watermelon / watermelon / watermelon” is stopped and displayed on the display window 20, for example.
(Replay)
The re-game is also referred to as so-called replay, and is a role that allows the next game to be played without inserting medals on condition that preset replay symbols are prepared.
(Bonus)
The bonus is a transition to a special game, and the specific combination or itself is also called a special game as described above.
The special game is a game in which a lottery is performed using a lottery table in which a winning probability of a small role or the like in the lottery table is set to a high probability, and as a result, a game with high expectation for paying out medals.
In addition, although the bonus was illustrated as a special game, it is not limited to this.

Specifically, there are the following types of bonuses.
Note that the types of bonuses are not limited to the following types.
(1) BB transition role The BB transition role is a transition role to a big bonus.
That is, it is a role for shifting from a normal game to a big bonus, which is a special game, by special game control means to be described later on condition that the BB symbols are aligned.
It is not necessary to pay out medals at the time of winning the BB symbol, or one or more medals may be paid out.
The BB transition combination performs each BB game described below, and has the following types.
The BB transition combination is not limited to the following types, and may be one type BB combination and a plurality of two types BB combination. Also, a BB combination and a plurality of MB (middle bonus) combinations may be used.
(1-1) BB1 role
(1-2) BB2 role
(1-3) BB3 role The BB1 role, BB2 role, and BB3 role are set with different winning probabilities, and the BB1 role has a higher winning probability than the BB2 role, and the BB2 role Is more likely to win than BB3.
The BB1 combination, the BB2 combination, and the BB3 combination may be set with different payout numbers. For example, the BB1 combination is paid out 300 sheets, the BB2 combination is paid out 250 sheets, and the BB3 combination is paid out 200 sheets.
(2) RB transition combination The RB transition combination is a transition combination to a regular bonus.
The regular bonus ends with a maximum of 12 games or 8 wins, whichever comes first.
The RB transition combination performs each RB game described below, and has the following types.
(2-1) RB1 role
(2-2) RB2 role The RB1 role and the RB2 role are set with different winning probabilities, and the RB1 role is set to have a higher winning probability than the RB2 role.

(Reel stop control means 540)
The reel stop control means 540 is for performing stop control of the reel motors 34 to 36 corresponding to the stop switches 80 to 82 based on the game result by the role lottery means 530 and the operation of the stop switches 80 to 82. is there.

(Normal game control means 550)
The normal game control means 550 is for performing a normal game.
In a normal game, a lottery is performed using a lottery table in which winning probabilities such as so-called small roles are set, and when a small role is won as a result of the lottery, a medal is paid out. It is a game.

(Special game control means 560)
The special game control means 560 can execute a special game.
A special game corresponds to a so-called big bonus.For example, a lottery is performed using a lottery table in which the winning probability of a small role or the like in the lottery table is set to a high probability. It is a game with high expectations.
In addition, although the big bonus was illustrated as a special game, it is not limited to this, A regular bonus etc. may be sufficient.

(Profit granting means 570)
The profit granting means 570, when the combination of the symbols of the three reels 31 to 33 stopped and displayed on the display window 20 matches the predetermined combination of predetermined symbols, This is for paying out the number of medals.
The medals can be paid out by driving the hopper unit 120 to actually pay out medals or increasing the number of credit medals.

(Game information transmission means 580)
The game information transmission means 580 is for transmitting the lottery result by the combination lottery means 530 to the sub-control means 600.
Specifically, the game information transmission means 580 is not limited to the lottery result by the combination lottery means 530, and the detection signal of the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 50 by the medal sensor 51 and the medal of the bet switches 60 to 62 are displayed. Game information such as a bet signal, a start signal of the start switch 70, an operation signal of the stop switches 80 to 82, and a game state is transmitted.
The game information transmitting unit 580 transmits a signal to the sub-control unit 600 in one direction, but is not limited to this, and the signal is communicated between the main control unit 500 and the sub-control unit 600. You may do it.

(Setting value information receiving means 610)
The setting value information transmitting unit 610 is for receiving the setting value information transmitted by the setting value information transmitting unit 520.

(Setting value related information transmission / reception means 620)
The setting value related information transmission / reception means 620 transmits the setting value information received by the setting value information receiving means 610 to the setting value related information input means 300 and also relates to the setting value related information input by the setting value related information input means 300. It is for receiving information.

(Game information receiving means 630)
The game information receiving means 630 is for receiving the game information transmitted by the game information transmitting means 580.

(Direction lottery means 640)
Based on the game information received by the effect lottery means 640 and the game information receiving means 630, one effect is selected from a plurality of types of effects by lottery.
For multiple types of effects, effects that turn on the upper lamp 210, effects that turn on the left side lamp 220, effects that turn on the right side lamp 220, all of the lamp effects device 200 (upper lamp 210, left side lamp 220, right There are effects that turn on the side lamps 230), effects that display images on the image display device 40, effects that output sound effects from the speaker 100, effects that combine these effects, and the like.

(Production control means 650)
The effect control means 650 is for controlling the lighting mode of the lamp effect device 200 based on the effect selected by the effect lottery means 640.
Specifically, the effect control means 650 controls the lighting mode by turning on and off the upper lamp 210, for example.

(Direction changing means 660)
The effect changing means 660 is for changing the effect of the effect device.
Specifically, the effect changing means 660 includes the following means as shown in FIG.
The means of the display control means 520 is not limited to the following means (1).
(1) Light intensity increasing means 661
The light amount increasing means 660 is for increasing the light amount of the lamp effect device 200 as compared with the reference light amount.
The reference light amount is an initial light amount, and when the setting value related information is not notified, the lamp effect device 200 is turned on with the reference light amount.
The amount of light of the lamp effect device 200 is increased by changing the resistance value in several steps (for example, three steps) within a predetermined range by using a variable resistor, for example.
Note that the present invention is not limited to the case where the resistance value is changed by a variable resistor, and the amount of light may be increased by increasing the voltage.

(Installation value related information notification means 670)
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means 630, the setting value related information notifying means 670 determines whether or not the specific role input by the setting value related information input means 300 has been won, and the setting value related information It is determined whether or not the specific effect input by the information input means 300 has been selected, it is determined that the specific role is won, and if it is determined that the specific effect is selected, the light amount increasing means By increasing the light quantity of the lamp effect device 200 by 660, the setting value related information input by the setting value related information input means 300 is notified to the player.

Specifically, the setting value related information notifying unit 670, for example, in a state corresponding to “BB1” by the combination lottery unit 530 in a state where the specific combination is set to “BB1” and the specific effect is set to “all lamps”. When a specific effect that lights “all lamps” is selected by the effect lottery means 640, all the lamp effect devices 200 (the upper lamp 210, the left side lamp 220, the right side) that are the “all lamps” are selected. The light quantity of the lamp 230) is increased.
By notifying the set value related information when a special combination such as a bonus is won, it is possible that a player who wants to know the set value related information will play a game until at least the first specific combination such as a bonus is won , So that the operating rate of the slot machine can be increased.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the set value related information notifying unit 670 performs a lottery of the light amount increase rate, and according to the set value related information input by the set value related information input unit 300, the light amount increasing unit 660. Thus, the light amount of the lamp effect device 200 is increased stepwise.
That is, when the setting value related information is “4”, “reference light amount” and “1.5 times” are selected with the same probability, and “2 times” and “4 times” are not selected. Thus, the player can predict that the setting value related information is other than “4” when the light amount is increased to “2 times” or “4 times”.
When the set value related information is “5”, the selection probability of “double” is set to the highest. Thereby, the player can predict that the probability that the set value related information is “5” is high when the light amount is doubled.
When the set value related information is “6”, the selection probability of “4 times” is set to the highest. Thereby, the player can predict that the probability that the set value related information is “6” is high when the light amount is increased four times. In addition, since the probability that the “reference light amount” is selected is set to “0%”, the player predicts that the setting value related information is other than “6” when the light amount is not increased. can do.

(Explanation of flowcharts in FIGS. 5 to 6)
Next, the effect subroutine will be described with reference to FIGS.
The effect subroutine is controlled by the sub-control means 662 of the game control device 500 of FIG.

(Production subroutine in FIG. 5)
First, as shown in FIG. 5, the process proceeds to step S10 to determine whether or not game information has been received.
The game information includes a lottery result by the combination lottery means 640, a detection signal of medals inserted into the medal slot 50 by the medal sensor 51, a bet signal of medals by the bet switches 60 to 62, a start signal of the start switch 70, and a stop Operation signals of the switches 80 to 82, gaming state, and the like are included.
The determination is made by the game information receiving means 630 of the sub-control means 600 of FIG. 1, and it is determined whether or not the game information receiving means 630 has received the game information transmitted from the signal transmission means 580 of the main control means 500. Judgment.
As a result of the determination, if game information is not received, step S10 is repeated as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, when game information is received, as shown in FIG. 5, the process proceeds from step S10 to the next step S11, where it is determined whether or not the set value related information is “normal”.
The determination is performed by the setting value related information notifying unit 670 of FIG.
As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the set value related information is not “normal”, the process proceeds from step S11 to the next step S12, and a set value related information notification process is performed as described later with reference to FIG.
The set value related information notifying process is performed by the set value related information notifying unit 670 of FIG.
After the set value related information notification process, the effect subroutine shown in FIG. 5 is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S11 that the set value related information is “normal”, the effect subroutine shown in FIG. 5 is terminated.

(Flowchart in FIG. 6)
Next, the setting value related information notification process in step S12 of FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, as shown in FIG. 6, the process proceeds to step S20, and it is determined whether or not a specific combination (for example, “BB1 combination”) is won.
The determination is performed by the setting value related information notifying unit 670 of FIG.
As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the specific combination (for example, “BB1 combination”) is won, the process proceeds from step S20 to the next step S21, and whether a specific effect (for example, “all lamps”) is selected. Is determined.
The determination is performed by the setting value related information notifying unit 670 of FIG.
As a result of the above determination, if it is determined that a specific effect (for example, “all lamps”) has been selected, the process proceeds from step S21 to the next step S22, and a lottery for increasing the amount of light is performed.
The lottery is performed by the setting value related information notifying means 670 of FIG.
After execution of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 6, the process proceeds from step S22 to the next step S23, where the amount of light is increased based on the lottery result.
The increase in the light quantity is performed by the light quantity increasing means 660 in FIG.
Specifically, for example, the amount of light of all “lamps” selected as the specific effect, that is, all of the lamp effect devices 200 (upper lamp 210, left side lamp 220, and right side lamp 230) is increased by “four times”. .
After the increase of the light amount, as shown in FIG. 6, the process returns to the effect subroutine shown in FIG.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S20 described above that the specific combination (for example, “BB1 combination”) is not won, the process returns to the effect subroutine shown in FIG. 5, as shown in FIG.
If it is not determined in step S21 described above that a specific effect (for example, “all lamps”) has been selected, that is, if a specific effect (for example, “all lamps”) has not been selected, as shown in FIG. Returning to the effect subroutine shown in FIG.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, an example of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 3, and FIG.
A feature of the present embodiment is that the set value related information is notified by increasing the volume of the speaker 100 by the volume increasing means 662.
In the description of the present embodiment, the same components as those of the first embodiment described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6 are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

(Specific production input unit 330)
As shown in FIG. 3, a specific effect display unit 331 is provided below the specific effect input unit 330, and “Sound BB”, “Sound RB”, and “Sound Role”, which are the types of specific effects, are displayed. They are lined up vertically.
“Sound BB” is a setting for performing notification using, for example, a sound effect (for example, “BB winning!” Voice) generated at the time of winning a BB prize.
“Sound RB” is a setting for performing notification using, for example, a sound effect generated at the time of RB winning (for example, a sound of “RB winning!”).
“Sound small role” is a setting for performing notification using, for example, a sound effect (for example, “bell winning!” Voice) generated when winning a small role.
A specific effect lamp 332 is provided on the left side of the specific effect display unit 331, and the specific effect lamp 332 corresponding to the selected specific effect is turned on.

A specific effect input switch 333 is provided below the specific effect display unit 331, and each time the specific effect input switch 333 is pressed, the lighting of the specific effect lamp 332 moves downward and the selected specific The production will change.
If the specific effect input switch 333 is pressed while the bottom specific effect is selected, processing is performed so that the top specific effect is selected again.
The specific effect is not limited to one, and a plurality of specific effects may be set.

(Direction changing means 660)
The effect changing means 660 is for changing the effect of the effect device.
Specifically, the effect changing means 660 includes the following means as shown in FIG.
The means of the display control means 520 is not limited to the following means (1).
(1) Volume increase means 662
The volume increasing means 662 is for increasing the volume of the speaker 100 compared to the reference volume.
The volume of the speaker 100 is increased by changing the resistance value in several steps (for example, three steps) within a predetermined range by using a variable resistor, for example.
Note that the present invention is not limited to changing the resistance value with a variable resistor, and the volume may be increased by increasing the voltage.

(Set value related information notification means 670)
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means 630, the setting value related information notifying means 670 determines whether or not the specific role input by the setting value related information input means 300 has been won, and the setting value related information It is determined whether or not the specific effect input by the information input means 300 has been selected, it is determined that the specific role has been won, and if it is determined that the specific effect has been selected, the volume increasing means By increasing the volume of the speaker 100 by 662, the setting value related information input by the setting value related information input means 300 is notified to the player.

  Specifically, the setting value related information notifying unit 670, for example, in the state where the specific combination is set to “BB1” and the specific effect is set to “sound BB”, the combination corresponding to “sound BB” by the combination lottery unit 530. When a specific effect that outputs “Sound BB” is selected by the effect lottery means 640, the volume of the “Sound BB” is increased.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the set value related information notification unit 670 performs a lottery of the volume increase rate, and according to the set value related information input by the set value related information input unit 300, the volume increase unit 662 Thus, the light quantity of the speaker 100 is increased stepwise.
That is, when the set value related information is “4”, “reference volume” and “1.5 times” are selected with the same probability, and “2 times” and “4 times” are not selected. Thus, the player can predict that the setting value related information is other than “4” when the volume is increased to “2 times” or “4 times”.
When the set value related information is “5”, the selection probability of “double” is set to the highest. Thereby, the player can predict that the probability that the set value related information is “5” is high when the sound volume is doubled.
When the set value related information is “6”, the selection probability of “4 times” is set to the highest. Thereby, the player can predict that the probability that the setting value related information is “6” is high when the sound volume is increased four times. In addition, since the probability that “reference volume” is selected is set to “0%”, the player predicts that the setting value related information is other than “6” when the volume is not increased. can do.

(Third embodiment)
Next, an example of the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
A feature of the present embodiment is that the set value related information input means 300 is configured by liquid crystal.
The description of this embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6 and the second embodiment described with reference to FIGS. The same reference numerals are given to the components, and description thereof is omitted.

(Set value related information input means 300)
The set value related information display unit 311, the specific combination display unit 321, and the specific effect display unit 331 of the set value related information input unit 300 are touch-panel type liquid crystal, and touching a place to select makes the touched place The set value related information, the specific combination, and the specific effect displayed in the screen are set respectively.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, an example of the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
A feature of this embodiment is that a set value related information input means 720 is provided in the hall computer 700 as shown in FIG.
In the description of the present embodiment, the same components as those in the first to third embodiments described above with reference to FIGS. Description is omitted.

(Hall computer 700)
Although not shown, the hall computer 700 is connected to the external concentration terminal board of each slot machine 10 and manages the state and the like of a large number of slot machines 10 installed in the game store.
Here, the external concentration terminal board is provided inside the slot machine 10 and is connected to the main control means 500 and relays the signal output from the slot machine 10 side and the hall computer 700. For example, the main control means 500 of the slot machine 10 includes a medal insertion signal that can specify the number of medals inserted by the player into the slot machine 10 from the external concentration terminal board, and a medal paid out from the slot machine 10. A medal payout signal that can specify the number, a bonus signal that can specify the occurrence time of the bonus prize and the end time of all bonuses based on the bonus prize, a drive signal that can specify that the reel unit 30 has been driven, etc. Let

  Specifically, although not shown, the hall computer 700 is configured around a CPU, for example, and includes a recording medium such as a ROM and a RAM, an I / O, an operation means such as a keyboard and a mouse, a display means such as a display, and the like. ing.

A CPU (not shown) of the hall computer functions as the following means when roughly divided as shown in the figure by reading a program recorded in a recording medium, for example, a ROM.
The means of the hall computer 700 is not limited to the following (1) to (2).
(1) Setting value information receiving means 710
The setting value information receiving unit 710 is for receiving setting value information transmitted by a setting value information transmitting unit 800 of the main control unit 400 described later.
(2) Setting related information input means 720
As in the first to third embodiments described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8, the set value related information input unit 720 is a set value related information input unit, a specific role input unit, a specific An effect input unit is provided for setting setting value related information, a specific combination, and a specific effect.

  Specifically, the set value related information input unit, the specific combination input unit, and the specific effect input unit are displayed on a display (not shown) of the hall computer 700. It is set using a keyboard, a mouse, etc. (not shown) of the computer 700.

(Setting value information transmission means 800)
The set value information transmitting means 800 is provided in the main control means 500 and is for transmitting the set value information stored in the set value storage means 510 to the hall computer 700.
For example, transmission of setting value information is performed when the setting value is set or changed.
Further, the setting value related information transmitting unit 800 is not limited to being provided in the main control unit 500, and may be provided in the sub control unit 600.

(Setting value related information receiving means 810)
The setting value related information receiving means 810 is provided in the main control means 500, and is for receiving the setting value related information input by the setting value related information input means 720 of the hall computer 700.
The setting value related information receiving unit 810 is not limited to being provided in the main control unit 500, and may be provided in the sub control unit 600.

(Setting value related information transmission means 820)
The set value related information transmitting means 820 is for transmitting the set value related information input by the set value related information input means 720 of the hall computer 700 and received by the set value related information receiving means 810 to the sub-control means 600. It is.

(Setting value related information receiving means 900)
The setting value related information receiving means 900 is provided in the sub-control means 600 and is for receiving the setting value related information transmitted by the setting value related information transmitting means 820.

(Description of operation)
The set value information transmitting means 800 of the main control means 500 transmits the set value information stored in the set value storage means 510 to the hall computer 700.
The set value information receiving means 710 of the hall computer 700 receives the transmitted set value information.
As a result, the set value of each slot machine 10 can be confirmed by the hall computer 700.

The game store selects the slot machine 10 that informs the player of the setting value related information by the setting value related information input means 720 of the hall computer 700 that has received the setting value information, and the setting value of the selected slot machine 10 A specific combination for notifying related information and a specific effect are selected and set.
As a result, it is possible to set a desired slot machine 10 (for example, all of the specific models installed on the island) in a batch without setting notification of setting value related information in individual slot machines 10 Become.
Therefore, the player comes to pay attention to the notification status of the surrounding slot machines 10 other than the slot machine 10 in which he / she is playing, and the slot machine he / she is playing according to the notification status of the surrounding slot machines 10 It is possible to guess 10 settings.

Next, the set value related information receiving means 810 of the main control means 500 receives the set value related information, the specific combination and the specific effect input by the set value related information input means 720 of the hall computer 700.
The set value related information, the specific combination and the specific effect information received by the set value related information receiving means 810 are transmitted to the sub-control means 600 by the set value related information transmitting means 820.

The setting value related information receiving means 900 of the sub-control means 600 receives the setting value related information, the specific combination, and the specific effect information.
Thereafter, in the same manner as in the first embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6, notification processing for setting value related information is performed.

FIG. 10 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the operation of the slot machine. It is a schematic front view of a slot machine. It is a schematic front view of a setting value related information input means. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between setting value related information and the change of a light quantity. It is a flowchart for explaining an example of a production subroutine. It is a flowchart following the flowchart of FIG. An example of the second embodiment of the present invention is shown, which is an explanatory diagram for explaining a relationship between setting value related information and volume change. An example of the third embodiment of the present invention is shown and is a schematic front view of a set value related information input means. An example of the 4th embodiment of the present invention is shown and it is a schematic block diagram for explaining operation of a game system.

Explanation of symbols

(First embodiment)
10 Slot machine 20 Display window
30 reel unit 31 ~ 33 reel
34 to 36 Reel motor 40 Image display device
50 Medal slot 51 Medal sensor
60 to 62 Bet switch 70 Start switch
80 to 82 Stop switch 90 Medal storage tray
100 Speaker 110 Setting switch
120 hopper unit
200 Lamp production device
210 Upper lamp 220 Left side lamp
230 Right side lamp
300 Setting value related information input means
310 Setting value related information input section
311 Set value related information display section 312 Set value related information lamp
313 Set value related information input switch
320 Specified Role Input Department
321 Special Role Display 322 Special Role Lamp
323 Specific role input switch
330 Specific production input part
331 Special production indicator 332 Special production lamp
333 Specific production input switch
400 Game control device
500 Main control means
510 Setting value storage means 520 Setting value information transmission means
530 Role lottery means 540 Reel stop control means
550 Normal game control means 560 Special game control means
570 Profit grant means 580 Game information transmission means
600 Sub-control means
610 Setting information receiving means 620 Setting value related information transmitting / receiving means
630 Game information receiving means 640 Production lottery means
650 Production control means 660 Production change means
661 Light intensity increasing means 670 Setting value related information notifying means (second embodiment)
662 Volume increase means (fourth embodiment)
700 hall computer
710 Setting information receiving means 720 Setting value related information inputting means
800 Setting value information transmission means 810 Setting value related information reception means
820 Setting value related information transmission means
900 Setting value related information receiving means

Claims (7)

A variable display device capable of variably displaying symbols;
A start switch for starting variable display of symbols by the variable display device on condition that a medal is inserted,
A plurality of stop switches capable of stopping variable display of symbols by the variable display device;
An effect device that executes effects according to various effects related to the progress of the game,
A game control device connected to the variable display device, the start switch, the plurality of stop switches, and the effect device, respectively, for controlling a game;
In the game control device,
Main control means connected to the variable display device, the start switch, and the plurality of stop switches, respectively, for controlling the progress of the game,
Sub-control means for executing various effects using the effect device based on game information transmitted from the main control means, respectively connected to the main control means and the effect device. In slot machines,
The main control means includes
A set value storage means for storing a plurality of set values having different payout rates, and storing a set value selected from the plurality of set values;
Setting value information transmitting means for transmitting the setting value information stored by the setting value storage means to the sub-control means;
Using the lottery table corresponding to the set value stored in the set value storage unit, the lottery unit for determining whether the winning combination is determined by lottery;
Game information transmission means for transmitting the lottery result by the combination lottery means to the sub-control means;
The sub-control means includes
Game information receiving means for receiving the game information transmitted by the game information transmitting means;
Effect lottery means for selecting one effect by lottery from a plurality of effects based on the game information received by the game information receiving means;
An effect control means for controlling the effect mode of the effect device based on the effect selected by the effect lottery means,
Inside the slot machine,
Connected to the sub-control means;
Set value related information related to the set value stored in the set value storage means;
A set value related information input unit capable of inputting a specific combination selected from the combinations that can be selected by the combination lottery unit;
The sub-control means includes
Production changing means for changing the production of the production device;
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means, it is determined whether or not the specific combination input by the setting value related information input means has been won,
When it is determined that the specific combination is won, the setting value related information input by the set value related information input means is changed by changing the effect of the effect device by the effect changing means. A slot machine, comprising: a setting value related information notifying unit for notifying the user. The slot machine according to claim 1,
The set value related information input means includes:
It is possible to input a specific effect selected from a plurality of types of effects that can be selected by the effect lottery means,
The set value related information notification means includes:
Based on the lottery result of the effect lottery means, it is determined whether or not the specific effect input by the set value related information input means is selected,
Only when it is determined that the specific combination is won and it is determined that the specific effect is selected, the effect changing means changes the effect of the effect device. Slot machine to be. The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The stage device is
Consists of a lamp production device that lights in various lighting modes in relation to the progress of the game,
The effect changing means includes
A light amount increasing means for increasing the light amount of the lamp effect device in comparison with a reference light amount;
The set value related information notification means includes:
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means, it is determined whether or not the specific combination input by the setting value related information input means has been won,
When it is determined that the specific combination is won, the light amount increasing means increases the light amount of the lamp effect device, so that the setting value related information input by the setting value related information input means is played. A slot machine characterized by notifying a person in charge. The slot machine according to claim 3, wherein
The light quantity increasing means is
So that the amount of light of the lamp effect device can be increased in stages,
The set value related information notification means includes:
A slot machine characterized in that the light amount of the lamp effect device is increased stepwise by the light amount increasing means in accordance with the set value related information input by the set value related information input means. The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The stage device is
Consists of speakers for generating various sound effects related to the progress of the game,
The effect changing means includes
Comprising a volume increasing means for increasing the volume of the speaker compared to a reference volume;
The set value related information notification means includes:
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means, it is determined whether or not the specific combination input by the setting value related information input means has been won,
When it is determined that the specific combination is won, the setting value related information input by the setting value related information input means is given to the player by increasing the volume of the speaker by the volume increasing means. A slot machine characterized by being informed. The slot machine according to claim 5, wherein
The volume increasing means is
The volume of the speaker can be increased in stages,
The set value related information notification means includes:
A slot machine, wherein the volume of the speaker is increased stepwise by the volume increasing means in accordance with the setting value related information input by the setting value related information input means. A variable display device capable of variably displaying symbols;
A start switch for starting variable display of symbols by the variable display device on condition that a medal is inserted,
A plurality of stop switches capable of stopping variable display of symbols by the variable display device;
An effect device that executes effects according to various effects related to the progress of the game,
A game control device connected to the variable display device, the start switch, the plurality of stop switches, and the effect device, respectively, for controlling a game;
In the game control device,
Main control means connected to the variable display device, the start switch, and the plurality of stop switches, respectively, for controlling the progress of the game,
A slot machine that is connected to the main control means and the effect device, and includes sub-control means for executing various effects using the effect device based on game information transmitted from the main control means. When,
In a gaming system comprising a hall computer connected to the slot machine and managing the state of a large number of slot machines installed in a gaming store,
The main control means includes
A set value storage means for storing a plurality of set values having different payout rates, and storing a set value selected from the plurality of set values;
Set value information transmitting means for transmitting the set value information stored by the set value storage means to the hall computer;
Using the lottery table corresponding to the set value stored in the set value storage unit, the lottery unit for determining whether the winning combination is determined by lottery;
Game information transmission means for transmitting the lottery result by the combination lottery means to the sub-control means;
The sub-control means includes
Game information receiving means for receiving the game information transmitted by the game information transmitting means;
Effect lottery means for selecting one effect by lottery from a plurality of effects based on the game information received by the game information receiving means;
An effect control means for controlling the effect mode of the effect device based on the effect selected by the effect lottery means,
In the hall computer,
Set value related information related to the set value stored in the set value storage means;
A set value related information input unit capable of inputting a specific combination selected from among the combinations that can be selected by the combination lottery unit;
In the slot machine,
Setting value related information receiving means for receiving the setting value related information input by the setting value related information input means of the hall computer,
The sub-control means includes
Production changing means for changing the production of the production device;
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means, it is determined whether or not the specific combination input by the setting value related information input means has been won,
When it is determined that the specific combination is won, the setting value related information input by the set value related information input means is changed by changing the effect of the effect device by the effect changing means. A game system, comprising: setting value related information notifying means for notifying the user.

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