JP2010000148A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide dynamic presentation using the whole casing of a slot machine by lighting lamps of a presentation lamp group set on the front face side of the slot machine one after another. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine 10 has the presentation lamp group composed of a plurality of lamps including a back light 120, a center panel lamp and an ornament lamp on the front face of the slot machine 10, The slot machine 10 includes: a winning combination lottery means 310; a lighting pattern storing means 450 for storing a plurality of kinds of lighting patterns for varying the lighting state of at least one lamp as a starting lamp in the presentation lamp group and for varying the lighting state of the lamps adjacent to the starting lamp one after another; a lighting pattern selecting means 460 for selecting one kind of lighting pattern from among the stored plurality of kinds of lighting patterns; and a lighting control means 470 for varying the lighting state of the lamps included in the presentation lamp group according to the selected lighting pattern. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, in which a lamp of a group of effect lamps provided on the front side of the slot machine is turned on in order so that a dynamic effect using the entire casing can be made. .

Conventionally, there is known a slot machine in which a lottery result is notified by blinking a backlight arranged on the back side of a reel (for example, paragraph numbers “0046” to “0050” in Patent Document 1; FIG. 10). ~ 12).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-164934 (paragraph numbers “0046” to “0050”, FIGS. 10 to 12)

However, the conventional slot machine described above has a problem in that the effect of the presentation is poor because only the backlight blinks.
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.
That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to perform a dynamic effect using the entire housing by turning on the lamps of the effect lamp group provided on the front side of the slot machine in a progressive manner. Is.
As a result, the player's line of sight can be directed to the entire housing.

(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, the lottery result can be notified by the lighting states of a plurality of lamps included in the effect lamp group.

(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, according to the third aspect of the present invention, the turn-on speed of each lamp can be changed by changing the change time of the lighting state of the lamps of the effect lamp group.

(Claim 4)
The invention according to claim 4 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
That is, according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the sequential lighting speed of each lamp can be changed by changing the number of lamps whose lighting states are changed simultaneously.

(Claim 5)
The invention described in claim 5 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claims 1-4.
That is, the invention according to claim 5 is configured such that the position or the number of lamps as starting points can be changed.
As a result, the lottery result can be notified by the position or the number of lamps as the starting point.

(Claim 6)
The invention described in claim 6 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 5.
That is, according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the position or the number of lamps that are the end points can be changed.
As a result, the lottery result can be notified by the position or number of lamps that are the end points.

(Claim 7)
The invention described in claim 7 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 6.
That is, according to the seventh aspect of the invention, the lottery result can be notified by lighting a specific lamp for a predetermined time.

(Claim 8)
The invention according to claim 8 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 7.
That is, according to the eighth aspect of the invention, the lighting pattern of the lamp can be changed by a player's switch operation.
As a result, it is possible to execute a player participation type effect.

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 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 6, for example.
(1) Reel (31-33)
There are a plurality of reels (31 to 33) (for example, three), and a plurality of types of symbols are displayed on the outer periphery.
Although the number of reels (31 to 33) is three, the number is not limited to this. For example, two or four or more reels may be used.
(2) Reel motor (34-36)
There are a plurality (for example, three) of reel motors (34 to 36), and each reel (31 to 33) can be rotated individually.
The number of reel motors (34 to 36) is three, but is not limited to this, and may be two or four or more, for example.
(3) Display window (20)
The display window has a plurality of reels (31 to 33) facing each other, and a plurality of preset frames (for example, three frames) among a plurality of types of symbols displayed on the reels (31 to 33). It is possible to face.
(4) Start switch (70)
The start switch (70) is for starting the drive of the reel motors (34 to 36).
(5) Stop switch (80-82)
There are a plurality of (for example, three) stop switches (80 to 82), and the rotation of the corresponding reels (31 to 33) can be stopped individually by stopping the driving of the reel motors (34 to 36). It is.
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 may be two or four or more, for example.
(6) Game control means (200)
As shown in FIG. 1, for example, the game control means (200) is connected to a reel motor (34 to 36), a start switch (70), and a plurality of (for example, three) stop switches (80 to 82). Is.

Second, the slot machine (10) includes a group of effect lamps as shown in FIG.
For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the effect lamp group includes a plurality of lamps including the following configuration.
(7) Backlight (120)
There are a plurality of backlights (e.g., nine), which are arranged on the back side of each of the plurality of reels (31 to 33), and can individually illuminate a plurality of frames facing the display window (20). Is.
(8) Middle panel lamp (130-133)
There are a plurality of (for example, four) middle panel lamps (130 to 133), which are arranged on at least one of the left, right, top, and bottom of the display window (20), and light up in accordance with the progress of the game.
(9) Decorative lamps (for example, middle side lamps 134 to 135, upper lamps 140 to 142, lower lamps 150 to 152)
There are a plurality of decorative lamps (for example, the middle side lamps 134 to 135, the upper lamps 140 to 142, and the lower lamps 150 to 152), which are arranged on the front surface of the slot machine and are lit as the game progresses.

Third, the game control means (200) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(10) Role lottery means (310)
The role lottery means (310) is for determining whether a winning combination is a lottery.
(11) Lighting pattern storage means (450)
The lighting pattern storage means (450) changes the lighting state of the lamp serving as the starting point from at least one of the effect lamp groups, and sequentially advances the lighting state of the lamp adjacent to the starting lamp. This is for storing a plurality of types of lighting patterns to be changed.
(12) Lighting pattern selection means (460)
The lighting pattern selection means (460) selects one type of lighting pattern from the plurality of types of lighting patterns stored in the lighting pattern storage means (450) based on the lottery result of the role lottery means (310). belongs to.
(13) Lighting control means (470)
The lighting control means (470) is for changing the lighting state of the lamps included in the effect lamp group according to the lighting pattern selected by the lighting pattern selection means (460).

(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.
That is, the lighting pattern includes a lighting pattern that displays a shape that implies the lottery result of the role lottery means (310) by simultaneously changing the lighting states of a plurality of lamps included in the effect lamp group.

(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.
That is, the lighting control means (470) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(1) Lighting state change means (471)
The lighting state changing means (471) is for changing the change time of the lighting state of the lamp in accordance with the lottery result of the role lottery means (310).

(Claim 4)
The invention described in claim 4 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 1-3.
That is, the lighting control means (470) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(1) Lighting number changing means (472)
The lighting number changing means (472) is for changing the position or the number of lamps as a starting point according to the lottery result of the combination lottery means (310).

(Claim 5)
The invention described in claim 5 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 4.
That is, the lighting control means (470) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(1) Starting point change means (473)
The starting point changing means (473) is for changing the position or number of lamps serving as starting points in accordance with the lottery result of the winning lottery means (310).

(Claim 6)
The invention described in claim 6 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 1-5.
That is, the lighting control means (470) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(1) End point changing means (474)
The end point changing means (474) is for changing the position or the number of lamps as the end point according to the lottery result of the combination lottery means (310).

(Claim 7)
The invention described in claim 7 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in any one of claims 1-6.
That is, the lighting control means (470) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(1) Specific lamp changing means (475)
The specific lamp changing means (475) selects at least one of the effect lamp groups as a specific lamp, and changes a predetermined time for changing the lighting state of the specific lamp according to the lottery result of the role lottery means (310). It is for making it happen.

(Claim 8)
The invention described in claim 8 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in any one of claims 1-7.
That is, the lighting control means (470) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(1) Lighting pattern changing means (476)
The lighting pattern changing means (476) is for changing the lighting pattern triggered by operation of various switches provided in the slot machine (10).
The various switches include a bet switch (60), a start switch (70), and stop switches (80 to 82), but are not limited thereto.

  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.
That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the lamps of the production lamp group provided on the front side of the slot machine and given a predetermined role are linked by a plurality of types of lighting patterns separately from the original role. By turning it on, a dynamic effect using the entire housing can be performed.
As a result, the player's line of sight, which tends to be biased toward the reel and the liquid crystal part, can be directed to the entire casing.

(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.
As a result, it is possible to give the player an enjoyment of looking at the lottery result over the entire slot machine.

(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 present invention, by changing the change time of the lighting state of the lamps of the effect lamp group, the sequential lighting speed of each lamp can be changed.
As a result, it is possible to notify the lottery result by changing the sequential lighting speed of each lamp by setting the bonus winning reliability higher as the sequential lighting speed of each lamp is faster.

(Claim 4)
According to the invention described in claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of claims 1-3, the following effect is provided.
That is, according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the sequential lighting speed of each lamp can be changed by changing the number of lamps whose lighting states are changed simultaneously.
As a result, it is possible to notify the lottery result by changing the sequential lighting speed of each lamp by setting the bonus winning reliability higher as the sequential lighting speed of each lamp is faster.

(Claim 5)
According to the invention described in claim 5, in addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of claims 1-4, the following effect is provided.
That is, according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the position or the number of lamps as starting points can be changed.
As a result, since lighting is started from various positions, it is possible to bring an unexpected feeling to the player.

(Claim 6)
According to the invention described in claim 6, in addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 5, the following effect is provided.
That is, according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the position or number of lamps that are the end points can be changed.
As a result, for example, by notifying the lottery result based on the position or number of lamps that are the end points, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the lighting of the lamps that end at various positions.

(Claim 7)
According to the invention described in claim 7, in addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 6, the following effect is obtained.
That is, according to the invention described in claim 7, the lottery result can be notified by lighting the specific lamp for a predetermined time.
As a result, the lighting state of the lamp can be changed, and a player can be expected.

(Claim 8)
According to the invention described in claim 8, in addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of claims 1-7, the following effect is provided.
That is, according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the lighting pattern of the lamp can be changed by the player's switch operation.
As a result, the player can participate in the production, and the game can be more enjoyed.

(Explanation of drawings)
1 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the operation of the slot machine, FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram for explaining details of the middle panel lamp in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a diagram explaining details of the middle side lamp in FIG. 4 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the details of the upper lamp of FIG. 1, FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the details of the lower lamp of FIG. 1, and FIG. 6 is a slot machine. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the effect treatment, FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the middle panel lamp, FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the lighting state of the lamp, and FIG. 10 is a lamp. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining another example of the lighting state of the lamp, and FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining another example of the lighting state of the lamp. Each illustration is also shown It is.

(Slot machine 10)
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 has a plurality of variable display portions capable of variably displaying symbols, for example, three reels 31 to 33.
Although the reels 31 to 33 are exemplified as the variable display unit, the present invention is not limited to this and is not illustrated, but may be a partial area of an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.
Furthermore, although the number of reels 31 to 33, which is an example of the variable display unit, is illustrated as three, it is not limited to this, and although not shown, two or four or more reels 31 to 33 may be used. good.
Specifically, the reel unit 30 includes three reels 31 to 33 facing the display window 20 and a plurality of, for example, three reels 31 to 33, each of which can be rotated individually. 3 reel motors 34 to 36 (see FIG. 1).
The number of reel motors 34 to 36 is not limited to three as in the case of the number of reels 31 to 33, 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.

Further, an image display device 40 is provided above the display window 20.
The image display device 40 is capable of displaying effects, and is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal unit.
In addition, although the liquid crystal unit was illustrated as the image display apparatus 40, it is not limited to this, You may comprise from a dot matrix.
A pair of left and right speakers 100 and 101 are arranged on both the left and right sides of the image display device 40.
The speakers 100 and 101 are for generating sound in accordance with the progress of the game.
Note that the number of speakers 100 and 101 is not limited to two, and may be one or three or more.

On the other hand, on the lower side of the display window 20, a medal slot 50 is provided on the right side in FIG. The medal slot 50 is one that can insert medals.
The medal is an example of a game medium, and the game medium is not limited to a medal, and although not shown, a game ball of a pachinko machine, a frequency of electronic money stored electronically on a card or a coin, or the like is used. May be.

A bet switch 60 is provided on the left side of the medal slot 50 in FIG.
The bet switch 60 is used to bet (bet) a credit medal that has been inserted into the inside beyond the prescribed number (for example, three) from the medal insertion slot 50 and has been credited (stored).
The number of bet switches 60 may be one or more.

A start switch 70 is provided below the bet switch 60.
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.

  On the right side of the start switch 70 in FIG. 6, a plurality of, for example, three stop switches 80 to 82 are provided in the same number as the three first to third reels 31 to 33.

The three stop switches 80 to 82 are for stopping the driving of the reel unit 30. When the left stop switch 80 (hereinafter also referred to as “left stop switch 80”) is operated in the direction of FIG. 6, the rotation of the left reel 31 (hereinafter also referred to as “left reel 31”) stops. Similarly, when the center stop switch 81 (hereinafter also referred to as “middle stop switch 81”) is operated, the rotation of the center reel 32 (hereinafter also referred to as “middle reel 32”) stops. When the right stop switch 82 (hereinafter also referred to as “right stop switch 82”) is operated, the rotation of the right reel 33 (hereinafter referred to as “right reel 33”) stops.
The number of stop switches 80 to 82 is three as an example. However, the number of stop switches 80 to 82 is not limited to this.

A lower panel portion S is provided below the three stop switches 80 to 82.
The lower panel portion S displays a character or a symbol constituting the slot machine 10 and is composed of a transparent panel through which the inside can be seen. The transparent includes colorless and transparent, colored and translucent, and the like.

A medal storage tray 90 is provided below the lower panel portion S.
The medal storage tray 90 stores medals paid out from a hopper unit 110 shown in FIG.

(Direction lamp group)
The production lamp group is composed of a plurality of lamps including a plurality of backlights 120, a plurality of middle panel lamps 130 to 133, and a plurality of decoration lamps. Is.

Specifically, the effect lamp group includes, for example, the following lamp groups (1) to (4).
(1) Backlight 120
(2) Middle panel lamps 130-133
(3) Middle side lamp (decorative lamp) 134-135
(4) Upper lamp (decorative lamp) 140-142
(5) Lower lamp (decorative lamp) 150-152
The production lamp group is not limited to the above (1) to (5).

(Backlight 120)
As shown in FIG. 8, there are a plurality of backlights 120, for example, nine, arranged on the back side of each of the reels 31 to 33, and can individually illuminate a plurality of frames facing the display window 20. Is.

(Medium panel lamps 130-133)
As shown in FIG. 8, there are a plurality of middle panel lamps 130 to 133, which are arranged on at least one of the left, right, top, and bottom of the display window 20, and are lit as the game progresses.

Specifically, the middle panel lamps 130 to 133 are composed of the following lamps as shown in FIG.
The middle panel lamp is not limited to the following (1) to (4).
(1) Reel left lamp 130
As shown in FIG. 8, the reel left lamp 130 is provided on the left side of the display window 20, and is composed of, for example, five lamps adjacent in the vertical direction, and displays an effective line. Although not shown, the reel left lamp 130 incorporates a lamp such as an LED.
Note that the reel left lamp 130 is not limited to displaying an active line, but also functions as a lamp for notifying a combination of symbols corresponding to a winning combination to be described later and an operation order of the stop switches 80 to 82 that can be awarded. You may do it.
The reel left lamp 130 emits light according to the number of bets when the player sets a bet number in the game. The one bet lamp 130a, the two bet lamps 130b and 130c, and the three bet lamp 130d. , 130e.
The single betting lamp 130a emits light when the number of bets is one, two, and three.
The two-bet lamps 130b and 130c emit light when the number of bets is two and three.
The three-wager lamps 130d and 130e emit light when the number of bets is three.
(2) Reel right lamp 131
As shown in FIG. 8, the reel right lamp 131 is provided on the right side of the display window 20 and is composed of, for example, five lamps adjacent in the vertical direction. For example, the reel right lamp 131 is turned on when a bonus to be described later is won. A predetermined symbol that the player stops and displays according to the type of the game is displayed. Although not shown, the reel right lamp 131 has a lamp such as an LED built therein.
Note that the reel right lamp 131 may also function as a lamp for notifying a combination of symbols corresponding to a winning combination to be described later and an operation order of the winning stop switches 80 to 82.
(3) Reel lower lamp 132
As shown in FIG. 8, the lower reel lamp 132 is provided on the lower side of the display window 20 and includes, for example, three lamps adjacent in the horizontal direction. For example, a character of the slot machine 10 is drawn. Although not shown, a lamp such as an LED is incorporated inside the lower reel lamp 132.
The reel lower lamp 132 is not limited to the case where a slot machine character is drawn. For example, a segment display for displaying the number of credit medals may be provided.
(4) Reel upper lamp 133
As shown in FIG. 8, the reel upper lamp 133 is provided on the upper side of the display window 20 and is composed of, for example, three lamps adjacent in the horizontal direction. For example, the reel upper lamp 133 has a symbol corresponding to a character of the slot machine 10 or a role to be described later. A combination is drawn. Although not shown, a lamp such as an LED is incorporated inside the reel upper lamp 133.

(Medium side lamps 134-135)
As shown in FIG. 6, the middle side lamps 134 to 135 are arranged on at least one of the left and right sides of the center of the slot machine 10 in the height direction, and light up in accordance with the progress of the game.
Specifically, the middle side lamps 134 to 135 are composed of the following lamps as shown in FIG.
The middle side lamp is not limited to the following (1) to (2).
(1) Middle left side lamp 134
As shown in FIG. 6, the middle left side lamp 134 is provided at the left end of the center in the height direction of the slot machine 10 and is composed of, for example, nine lamps adjacent in the vertical direction. Although not shown, a lamp such as an LED is built inside.
(2) Middle right side lamp 135
As shown in FIG. 6, the middle right side lamp 135 is provided at the right end of the center in the height direction of the slot machine 10 and includes, for example, nine lamps adjacent in the vertical direction. Although not shown, a lamp such as an LED is built inside.

(Upper lamps 140-142)
As shown in FIG. 4, the upper lamps 140 to 142 include the following lamps.
(1) Upper center lamp 140
As shown in FIG. 6, the upper center lamp 140 is provided on the upper side of the image display device 40 and is composed of, for example, eight lamps adjacent in the horizontal direction. A lamp such as an LED is incorporated.
(2) Upper left lamp 141
As shown in FIG. 6, the upper left lamp 141 is provided on the left side and the upper side of the speaker 100, and is composed of, for example, 15 adjacent lamps. Built-in lamp.
(3) Upper right lamp 142
As shown in FIG. 6, the upper right lamp 142 is provided on the right side and the upper side of the speaker 101, and is composed of, for example, 15 lamps adjacent to each other. Built-in lamp.

(Lower lamp 150-152)
For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the lower lamps 150 to 152 include the following lamps.
(1) Lower panel lamp 150
As shown in FIG. 6, the lower panel lamp 150 is provided in the lower panel portion S and illuminates a character or the like displayed on the lower panel portion S, which is composed of, for example, 15 lamps adjacent in the vertical and horizontal directions. Although not shown, the lower panel lamp 150 includes a lamp such as an LED.
(2) Lower left side lamp 151
As shown in FIG. 6, the lower left side lamp 151 is provided at the lower left end of the slot machine 10 and is composed of, for example, eight lamps adjacent in the vertical direction. A lamp such as an LED is incorporated inside.
(3) Lower right side lamp 152
As shown in FIG. 6, the lower right side lamp 152 is provided at the lower right end of the slot machine 10 and is composed of, for example, eight lamps adjacent in the vertical direction. A lamp such as an LED is incorporated inside.

(Game control means 200)
Next, the game control means 200 will be described with reference to FIG.
The game control means 200 is for controlling the progress of the game.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the game control means 200 is roughly divided into the following two means.
The following means (1) to (2) will be described later.
(1) Main control means 300
(2) Sub-control means 400
The means of the game control means 200 is not limited to the above (1) to (2).

(Main control means 300)
Next, the main control means 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The main control means 300 is for controlling the progress of the game.
Specifically, the main control means 300 is a computer, which is not shown, and is configured mainly by a CPU, for example, 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 300 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 (6) will be described later.
(1) Role lottery means 310
(2) Reel stop control means 320
(3) Normal game control means 330
(4) Special game control means 340
(5) Profit grant means 350
(6) Game information transmission means 360
The means of the main control means 300 is not limited to the above (1) to (6).

(Input stage of main control means 300)
Next, the input stage of the main control means 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The following parts are connected to the input stage of the main control means 300, respectively.
The parts connected to the input stage of the main control means 300 are not limited to the following (1) to (7).
(1) Medal sensor 51
(2) Bet switch 60
(3) Start switch 70
(4) Stop switch 80-82

(Output stage of main control means 300)
Next, the output stage of the main control means 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The following parts are connected to the output stage of the main control means 300, respectively.
The parts connected to the output stage of the main control means 300 are not limited to the following (1) to (3).
(1) Reel motors 34-36
(2) Hopper unit 120
(3) Sub-control means 400

(Sub-control means 400)
As shown in FIG. 1, the sub-control unit 400 is connected to the main control unit 300 and controls various effects based on game information transmitted from the main control unit 300 in one direction, such as commands and data. Is for.
Specifically, the sub-control unit 400 is a computer, which is not shown in the figure, and is configured mainly with a CPU, for example, 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 400 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 400 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) Game information receiving means 410
(2) Production lottery means 420
(3) Image control means 430
(4) Sound effect generating means 440
(5) Lighting pattern storage means 450
(6) Lighting pattern selection means 460
(7) Lighting control means 470
The means of the sub control means 400 is not limited to the above (1) to (7).

(Input stage of sub-control unit 400)
Next, the input stage of the sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG.
The following parts are connected to the input stage of the sub-control means 400.
(1) Main control means 300
Note that the parts connected to the input stage of the sub-control means 400 are not limited to the above (1).

(Output stage of sub-control unit 400)
Next, the output stage of the sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG.
The following parts are connected to the output stage of the sub-control means 400, respectively.
The parts connected to the output stage of the sub-control means 400 are not limited to the following (1) to (3).
(1) Image display device 40
(2) Speakers 100 and 101
(3) Effect Lamp Group Note that the effect lamp group is not limited to being connected to the output stage of the sub-control means 400, and may be connected to the output stage of the main control means 300. In this case, (5) lighting pattern storage means 450, (6) lighting pattern selection means 460, and (7) lighting control means 470 of the sub-control means 400 are preferably provided in the main control means 300.
Further, only a part of the effect lamp group (for example, the back lamp 120) may be connected to the output stage of the main control means 300, and another effect lamp group may be connected to the output stage of the sub control means 400. In this case, (5) lighting pattern storage means 450, (6) lighting pattern selection means 460, and (7) lighting control means 470 of the sub control means 400 described above are both the main control means 300 and the sub control means 400. It is desirable to prepare for.

(Role lottery means 310)
The role lottery means 310 is for determining whether or not a winning combination is determined by lottery.
Specifically, whether a winning combination is determined by lottery.
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 a plurality of winning combinations win two or more at the same time. The winning lottery means 310 enables so-called group lottery.
(3) Small role (4) Replay (Replay)
(5) Bonus The type of 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.

  There are the following types of small roles.

(1) General small role When three bells are gathered, a prize is awarded, for example, 15 medals are paid out.
Further, when one cherry is stopped and displayed on the first reel 71 on the left side in FIG. 2, a winning is won, and for example, two medals are paid out. At this time, the types of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the remaining two middle and right second and third reels 72 to 73 are not limited.
Note that the cherries are not limited to so-called single cherries and may be awarded when two or three cherries are arranged.

(2) Specific small combination The specific small combination is a combination in which winning is permitted when the stop switches 80 to 82 are operated in advance, for example, in a predetermined operation order.
When three symbols corresponding to a specific small role, such as “watermelon”, are collected, a prize is awarded and, for example, 15 medals are paid out.

The specific small role is roughly classified as follows: (2-1) a winning combination when operated in the order of operation of the stop switches 80 to 82, and (2-2) a combination of predetermined symbols. There is a role to win.
In addition, the kind of specific small role is not limited to (2-1)-(2-2), (2-1) and (2-2) may be shared.

(2-1) Order of Operation The winning combination when operated in the order of operation of the stop switches 80 to 82 will be described later when the stop switches 80 to 82 are operated in a predetermined operation order. By the reel stop control means 320, the symbol corresponding to the specific small role, for example, the symbol “watermelon” is drawn, and the “watermelon” is set to be aligned on the active line.
On the other hand, if the preset operation method is not executed, the reel control means 320 (to be described later) causes the “watermelon” to be stopped so as not to be aligned on the active line by kicking the “watermelon”. Yes.

  In addition, when the specific small role is won, the operation order of the stop switches 80 to 82 may be notified by a navigation means (not shown) when a predetermined condition is satisfied (AT game). The player can increase the possibility of winning a specific small combination by operating the stop switches 80 to 82 in accordance with the notified operation order.

(2-2) Combination of symbols The winning combination when a predetermined symbol combination is selected is, specifically, for example, three different types of specific symbols that cannot be stopped and displayed simultaneously on the arrangement of symbols. Designs (for example, “Red 7”, “Blue 7”, “White 7”) are arranged, and include the specific design, for example, “Red 7 Bell Bell”, “Blue 7 Bell Bell” The combination is set so that a winning combination is obtained when the combination of the symbols “White 7 / Bell / Bell” is complete.

  When the specific small role is won, the navigation means (not shown) notifies the specific symbol corresponding to the symbol combination that is won by the establishment of a predetermined condition, for example, the left reel 31 has three options ( For example, notification may be made so that the correct answer is any one of red 7, blue 7, and white 7 (AT game). The player can recognize that the specific small role has been won by the notified specific symbol, and increase the possibility of winning the specific small role by looking up the corresponding symbol.

(Replay)
The re-game is also referred to as so-called replay, and is a function that allows the next game to be played without inserting medals on condition that preset replay symbols are prepared.

(Replay time role)
The replay time combination is a combination that shifts to a replay time (RT) in which the winning probability of the replay combination is improved when a bonus game, which will be described later, is completed or on the condition that specific symbols set in advance are prepared.
The replay time (RT) ends, for example, by reaching a prescribed game number without winning any bonus or by winning any bonus before reaching the prescribed game number.

(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, if the bonus is won but not won because a predetermined symbol is not prepared in the game, the winning is carried over to the next and subsequent games by a flag carry-over means (not shown).
In addition, although the bonus was illustrated as a special game, it is not limited to this. Moreover, although the bonus was illustrated as a specific combination, it is not limited to this, A specific small combination etc. may be sufficient.

Specifically, there are the following types of bonuses.
Note that the type of bonus is not limited to the following (1) to (3).

(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 a special game control means 340 which will be described later on condition that the BB symbols are arranged.
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.
Assuming that the player inserts three medals after the start of the big bonus, a total of about 288 medals can be obtained, and for example, the payout exceeds 345.

(2) MB transition role The MB transition role is a transition role to the middle bonus.
This is a role for shifting from a normal game to a middle bonus, which is a special game, by special game control means 340, which will be described later, on condition that the MB symbols are aligned.
It is not necessary to pay out medals when winning MB symbols, or one or more medals may be paid out.
Assuming that the player inserts three medals after the start of the middle bonus, a total of about 192 medals can be obtained, and for example, the payout exceeds 253. In the middle bonus, the number of medals that a player can acquire is set lower than the big bonus.

(3) RB transition combination The RB transition combination is a transition combination to a regular bonus.
Assuming that the player inserts three medals after the regular bonus starts, a total of about 96 medals can be obtained. The regular bonus ends with a maximum of 12 games or 8 wins, whichever comes first.

(Reel stop control means 320)
The reel stop control means 320 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 combination lottery means 310 and the operation of the stop switches 80 to 82. is there.

(Normal game control means 330)
The normal game control means 330 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 340)
The special game control means 340 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 grant means 350)
The profit granting means 350, when the combination of the symbols of the three reels 31 to 33 stopped and displayed on the display window 20 matches a predetermined combination of 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 360)
The game information transmission means 360 is for transmitting the lottery result by the combination lottery means 310 to the sub-control means 400 by including it in the game information.
The game information is obtained by converting various commands and data into signals. The medal detection signal of the medal inserted into the medal slot 50 by the medal sensor 51, the bet signal of the medal by the bet switch 60, the start of the start switch 70 Signals, operation signals of the stop switches 80 to 82, lottery results of the role lottery means 310, gaming state, and the like are included.
The game information transmitting means 360 transmits the signal to the sub-control means 400 in one direction, but is not limited to this, and the signal is communicated between the main control means 300 and the sub-control means 400. You may do it.

(Game information receiving means 410)
The game information receiving means 410 is for receiving the game information transmitted from the game information transmitting means 360.

(Direction lottery means 420)
The effect lottery means 420 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 410.

(Image control means 430)
The image control means 430 is for displaying various effect images on the image display device 40 based on the signal received by the game information receiving means 410.

(Sound effect generating means 440)
The sound effect generating means 440 is for outputting various sound effects from the speakers 100 and 101 based on the signal received by the game information receiving means 410.

(Lighting pattern storage means 450)
The lighting pattern storage means 450 changes the lighting state of the lamp as the starting point from at least one of the effect lamp groups as a starting point, and changes the lighting state of the lamp adjacent to the starting point in a forward manner. This is for storing a plurality of types of lighting patterns.
Note that examples of lighting patterns stored in the lighting pattern storage means 450 will be described later.
In addition, the lighting pattern includes the number of medals bet, the lottery result of the role lottery means 310, the game state (for example, during normal game, during bonus winning carryover, during bonus game, during RT, during AT, etc.), and the stop pattern in the game It may be determined in advance according to the above.

(Lighting pattern selection means 460)
The lighting pattern selection unit 460 is for selecting one type of lighting pattern from among a plurality of types of lighting patterns stored in the lighting pattern storage unit 450 based on the lottery result of the combination lottery unit 310.
Although not shown, the lighting pattern selection means 460 selects a lighting pattern by a lottery table of lighting patterns set according to the lottery result of the role lottery means 310.
Further, the lighting pattern selection means 460 is preliminarily set in accordance with the number of medals bet, the game state (for example, during normal game, during bonus winning carryover, during bonus game, during RT, during AT, etc.), the stop pattern in the game, etc. You may make it select a lighting pattern with the determined lottery table.

  The timing at which the lighting pattern is selected by the lighting pattern selection means 460 is, for example, when the lottery result of the role lottery means 310 is received, but is not limited to this. It may be when it is operated, or when the symbol constituting the combination is in a so-called tempering state.

(Lighting control means 470)
The lighting control means 470 is for changing the lighting state of the lamps included in the effect lamp group according to the lighting pattern selected by the lighting pattern selection means 460.
The timing for starting the change of the lighting state of the lamp by the lighting control means 470 is, for example, when the lighting pattern is selected by the lighting pattern selection means 460, but is not limited thereto, and when the start switch 70 is operated, During so-called wait, when the first (first stop) stop switches 80 to 82 are operated, when the next (second stop) stop switches 80 to 82 are operated, the last (third stop) stop switches 80 to 82 are operated. When operating the switch, when the finger is released from the switch after operating these switches, when the symbol constituting the role is in a so-called tempering state, at the end of the medal payout by the profit granting means 350 when winning the small role, It may be when the bet switch 60 is operated after the game ends.

On the other hand, the lighting control means 470 includes the following means as shown in FIG.
The following means (1) to (6) will be described later.
(1) Lighting state changing means 471
(2) Lighting number changing means 472
(3) Starting point changing means 473
(4) End point changing means 474
(5) Specific lamp changing means 475
(6) Lighting pattern changing means 476
The means of the lighting control means 470 is not limited to the above (1) to (6).

(Lighting state changing means 471)
The lighting state changing means 471 is for changing the changing time of the lighting state of the lamp, for example, the lighting time during which the lamp is turned on in order, according to the lottery result of the combination lottery means 310.
The shorter the lighting time of one lamp, the faster the forward lighting speed, and the longer the lighting time of one lamp, the slower the forward lighting speed.

(Lighting number changing means 472)
The lighting number changing means 472 is for changing the number of lamps whose lighting state is changed simultaneously according to the lottery result of the combination lottery means 310.
The number of lamps that change the lighting state at the same time is one, two, or three or more. However, as the number increases, it is possible to produce effects such as the speed at which the lighting state changes increases.

(Starting point change means 473)
The starting point changing means 473 is for changing the position or the number of lamps as starting points in accordance with the lottery result of the combination lottery means 310.
The position of the starting lamp is, for example, the center lamp k3 of the upper center lamp 140 as shown in FIG.
Further, the number of starting lamps may be one or two or more.

(End point changing means 474)
The end point changing means 474 is for changing the position or the number of lamps as the end point according to the lottery result of the combination lottery means 310.
The end lamp position corresponds to, for example, the center lamp of the on-reel lamp 133 shown in FIG.
The number of end lamps may be one or two or more.

(Specific lamp changing means 475)
The specific lamp changing means 475 selects at least one of the effect lamp groups as a specific lamp, and changes a predetermined time for changing the lighting state of the specific lamp according to the lottery result of the role lottery means 310. It is.
The specific lamp is, for example, the lowermost lamp c1 of the reel right lamp 131 shown in FIG. 11, and stops the forward lighting for a predetermined time at the position of the specific lamp in the middle of the forward lighting.

(Lighting pattern changing means 476)
The lighting pattern changing means 476 is for changing the lighting pattern in response to operation of various switches provided in the slot machine 10.
In addition to the bet switch 60, the start switch 70, and the stop switches 80 to 82, the various switches include an effect switch for changing the lighting pattern (not shown).
Specifically, a game in which the lighting pattern is changed is caused to be performed by the player during a so-called freeze effect in which a game operation is not accepted.
Note that the present invention is not limited to the freeze effect, and may be during rotation of the reels 31 to 33 or after the bet switch 60 is operated and before the start switch 70 is operated.

(Description of flowchart in FIG. 7)
Next, the effect process will be described with reference to FIG.
First, it progresses to step S10 of FIG. 7, and it is determined whether game information was received.
The above determination is made by the game information receiving means 410 in FIG.
If it is not determined that the game information has been received as a result of the determination, step S10 is repeated as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S10 that game information has been received, the process proceeds from step S10 to the next step S11, where it is determined whether or not a lighting pattern effect has been selected.
The above determination is made by the effect lottery means 420 of FIG.
As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the lighting pattern effect has been selected, the process proceeds from step S11 to the next step S12, and a lighting pattern is selected.
The lighting pattern is selected by the lighting pattern selection means 460 shown in FIG.
After the selection, the process proceeds from step S12 to next step S13, and the selected lighting pattern is executed.
The lighting pattern is executed by the lighting control means 470 shown in FIG.
After the execution, the effect process in FIG.

On the other hand, if it is not determined in step S11 described above that the lighting pattern effect is selected, that is, if another effect is selected, the process proceeds from step S11 to the next step S20, where the normal effect is executed.
The normal performance is performed by the sub-control means 400 in FIG.
After the normal effect, the effect process in FIG. 7 ends.

(Lighting pattern type)
The lighting patterns stored by the lighting pattern storage means 450 and selected by the lighting pattern selection means 460 include, for example, the following lighting patterns.
The lighting pattern stored by the lighting pattern storage means 450 and selected by the lighting pattern selection means 460 is not limited to the following.
Further, the lighting pattern may be a combination of the following.

(First lighting pattern)
The first lighting pattern is a shape that implies the lottery result of the winning lottery means 310, for example, “7” as shown in FIG. 10, by simultaneously changing the lighting states of a plurality of lamps included in the effect lamp group. It is a lighting pattern that displays numbers.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, for example, starting from the center lamp k3 of the upper center lamp 140, the upper center lamp 140 is lit from the upper center lamp 140 to the left, and the upper center lamp is to the right. From the lamp 140, the upper right lamp 142, the middle right side lamp 135, and the lower right side lamp 152 are lit, and the lighting state is maintained as it is, so that the number “7” is displayed and a bonus winning notification is produced. I do.
The shape that implies the lottery result is not limited to a number such as “7”, but may be a figure or a picture in addition to a character such as “V”.

(Second lighting pattern)
The second lighting pattern is a lighting pattern that changes the moving speed of the lighting state of the lamp.
Specifically, the lighting is started from a predetermined starting point. The change in the moving speed of the lamp lighting state is caused by moving the lamps that are lit in the forward direction by using the lighting state changing means 471 to quickly turn on / off the lamp. This may be performed by increasing the number of lamps that are turned on / off at one time by the lighting number changing means 472, or a combination thereof.

  Also, the moving speed of the lit state is slow until the first (first stop) stop switch 80 to 82 operation, the moving speed of the lit state is fast until the next (second stop) stop switch 80 to 82 operation, and the last ( The speed may be changed stepwise, for example, by slowing down the moving speed of the lighting state until the operation of the stop switches 80 to 82 (third stop).

(Third lighting pattern)
The third lighting pattern is a lighting pattern that changes the position or number of lamps that are the starting point.
The change in the position or number of the starting points is performed by the starting point changing means 473.
For example, the starting position of the lamp is previously turned on from the upper left lamp 141, but this time lighting is started from the lower right side lamp 152, etc., and an unexpected effect is performed.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the lowermost lamp of the lower left side lamp 151 and the lowermost lamp of the lower right side lamp 152 are the starting points k1 and k2, respectively, and start lighting upward at the same time. Then, an effect or the like based on a difference in lighting state between the left lamp and the right lamp is performed. For example, if the left side lights up to the end point f1 of the top lamp of the upper left lamp 141, but the right side lights up only to the end point f2 of the top lamp of the middle right side lamp 135, for example, a bonus winning When the reliability is low and the left and right sides are lit up to the upper left lamp 141 and the upper right lamp 142, it is possible to notify that the reliability is high.

  In addition, the position of the ramp as the starting point may be changed every time the player performs a switch operation, for example, every time the stop switches 80 to 82 are operated. Specifically, when the first (first stop) stop switch 80 to 82 is operated, lighting starts with the lowest lamp of the lower left side lamp 151 as the starting point k1, and the next (second stop) stop switch 80. ~ 82 operation starts at the lowest lamp of the middle left side lamp 134, starting from k3, and the last (third stop) stop switch 80 ~ 82 operation, the lower left lamp of the upper left lamp 141 The lighting starts with the starting point k4, and the position of the starting lamp is changed.

(4th lighting pattern)
The fourth lighting pattern is a lighting pattern that changes the position or number of lamps that are end points.
The end point changing means 474 changes the position or number of lamps serving as end points.
For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the position f3 of the lamp that is the end point when starting lighting in a spiral shape as indicated by an arrow with the light at the center of the backlight 120 as the starting point k5 is a predetermined lamp such as a reel. In the case of the lamp 130d at the top of the left lamp, an effect is given in which notification is made based on the position of the lamp that has become the end point, such as notification of confirmation of bonus winning. In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, when starting lighting in a spiral shape as indicated by an arrow starting from the center light of the backlight 120 as shown by the arrow, it is larger than the lighting shown in FIG. Side lamp 135, lower right side lamp 152, lower panel lamp 150, lower left side lamp 151, middle left side lamp 134, upper left lamp 141, upper center lamp 140, upper right lamp 142, middle right side lamp 135, lower reel When the lamp 132 and the reel left lamp 130 are turned on, it is also possible to perform an effect such as notifying that the big bonus winning is more advantageous to the player than the lighting pattern shown in FIG.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, the specific lamp, for example, the lowermost lamp c1 of the reel right lamp 131 is lit for a predetermined time by the specific lamp changing means 475 before the end lamp f3 is lit. good. This effect can change the lighting state of the lamp and give the player a sense of expectation.

(5th lighting pattern)
The fifth lighting pattern is a lighting pattern that changes the lighting pattern in response to various switch operations.
The lighting pattern is changed by the lighting pattern changing means 476.
For example, during a so-called freeze effect in which game operations are not accepted, if any switch (for example, an effect switch (not shown)) is operated, the number of lamps that are lit increases, and the more lamps that are lit, the higher the degree of expectation However, if all the lamps are extinguished because the switch is pushed too much, an effect such as low expectation of winning the bonus is performed. This effect can give the player the pleasure of manipulating the degree of expectation with their own hands.

FIG. 10 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the operation of the slot machine. It is a schematic block diagram for demonstrating the detail of the middle panel lamp of FIG. It is a schematic block diagram for demonstrating the detail of the middle side lamp of FIG. It is a schematic block diagram for demonstrating the detail of the upper lamp | ramp of FIG. It is a schematic block diagram for demonstrating the detail of the lower lamp | ramp of FIG. It is a schematic front view of a slot machine. It is a flow chart for explaining production treatment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a middle panel lamp. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the lighting state of a lamp | ramp. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating another example of the lighting state of a lamp | ramp. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating another example of the lighting state of a lamp | ramp. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating another example of the lighting state of a lamp | ramp.

Explanation of symbols

10 slot machine
20 Display window 30 Reel unit
31-33 reel 34-36 reel motor
37 to 39 Reel detection means 40 Image display device
50 Medal slot 51 Medal sensor
60 Bet switch
70 Start switch 80 to 82 Stop switch
90 Medals storage tray 100,101 Speaker
110 Hopper unit S Lower panel
120 backlight
130 Reel left lamp 131 Reel right lamp
132 Reel lower lamp 133 Reel upper lamp
134 Middle left side lamp 135 Middle right side lamp
140 Upper center lamp 141 Upper left lamp
142 Upper right lamp
150 Lower panel lamp 151 Lower left side lamp
152 Bottom right side lamp
k start point f end point
c Specific lamp
200 Game control means 300 Main control means
310 Role lottery means 320 Reel stop control means
330 Normal game control means 340 Special game control means
350 Profit giving means 360 Game information sending means
400 Sub-control means
410 Game information receiving means 420 Production lottery means
430 Image control means 440 Sound effect generation means
450 Lighting pattern storage means 460 Lighting pattern selection means
470 Lighting control means 471 Lighting state changing means
472 Lighting number changing means 473 Starting point changing means
474 End point changing means 475 Specific ramp changing means
476 Lighting pattern selection means

Claims (8)

A plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols displayed on the outer periphery;
A plurality of reel motors capable of individually rotating the reels;
Each of the plurality of reels faces each other, and a display window capable of facing a plurality of preset frames among the plurality of types of symbols displayed on the respective reels,
A start switch for starting the driving of the reel motor;
A plurality of stop switches capable of individually stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels by stopping the driving of the reel motor;
In a slot machine comprising the reel motor, the start switch, and a game control means connected to each of the plurality of stop switches,
In the slot machine,
A plurality of backlights arranged on the back side of each of the plurality of reels and capable of individually illuminating the symbols of the plurality of frames facing the display window;
A plurality of middle panel lamps disposed on at least one of the left, right, top and bottom of the display window, and lit according to the progress of the game;
Providing an effect lamp group composed of a plurality of lamps including a plurality of decorative lamps arranged on the front surface of the slot machine and lit according to the progress of the game,
The game control means includes
A role lottery means for determining whether a role is successful by lottery;
Starting with at least one of the effect lamp groups as a starting point, the lighting state of the lamp as the starting point is changed, and a plurality of lighting patterns for changing the lighting state of the lamp adjacent to the starting point in a forward manner are stored. Lighting pattern storage means for
On the basis of the lottery result of the combination lottery means, a lighting pattern selection means for selecting one kind of lighting pattern from a plurality of kinds of lighting patterns stored in the lighting pattern storage means;
A slot machine comprising: lighting control means for changing lighting states of lamps included in the effect lamp group according to the lighting pattern selected by the lighting pattern selection means. The slot machine according to claim 1,
In the lighting pattern,
A slot machine comprising a lighting pattern for displaying a shape that implies a lottery result of the winning lottery means by simultaneously changing lighting states of a plurality of lamps included in the effect lamp group. The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2,
In the lighting control means,
A slot machine comprising lighting state changing means for changing a change time of the lamp lighting state in accordance with a lottery result of the combination lottery means. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
In the lighting control means,
A slot machine comprising lighting number changing means for changing the number of lamps whose lighting states are changed simultaneously according to the lottery result of the combination lottery means. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
In the lighting control means,
A slot machine comprising starting point changing means for changing the position or number of lamps as starting points in accordance with the lottery result of the winning lottery means. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
In the lighting control means,
A slot machine comprising end point changing means for changing the position or number of lamps as end points in accordance with the lottery result of the combination lottery means. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
In the lighting control means,
Specific lamp changing means for selecting at least one of the effect lamp groups as a specific lamp and changing a predetermined time for changing the lighting state of the specific lamp according to the lottery result of the combination lottery means is provided. A slot machine characterized by The slot machine according to claim 1,
In the lighting control means,
A slot machine comprising lighting pattern changing means for changing a lighting pattern triggered by operation of various switches provided in the slot machine.

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