JP2016187381A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To achieve both of a continuous performance continuing for a plurality of games and notification generated by an internal lottery.SOLUTION: When a game progresses and an ART state starts, reproduction of first video data is started. The reproduction of the first video data continues over a plurality of games during the ART state. When an ART additional lottery is performed during the ART state, reproduction of second video data is started. The reproduction of the second video data ends within one game. In a game where no second video data is reproduced, display of the first video data is controlled in its original size. In a game where the second video data is reproduced, the first video data is contracted, and its display is controlled in a state of being combined with the second video data.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, one of a plurality of lottery objects is internally drawn based on a game start operation by a player, and one of a plurality of symbols is selected based on an internal lottery result and an operation mode of a symbol stop operation by the player. There is known a gaming machine that performs a stop control on a winning line and gives a privilege corresponding to the winning combination when a winning combination is established by a symbol stopped on the winning line (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In this type of gaming machine, one game is repeated from the start of rotation of the reel on which the symbol is arranged until the process based on the result of the winning determination is completed, and this game is repeatedly executed. In addition, in order to differentiate each model, a display unit such as a liquid crystal panel is provided in the casing, and an effect peculiar to the model is often displayed using this display unit. Depending on such effects, a story tailoring effect that continues over a plurality of games may be performed.

Patent No. 5001319

  However, when performing a continuous effect that continues over a plurality of games, there is a problem of compatibility with the notification in the original game. The gaming machine executes an internal lottery in one game, and notifies the player depending on the result, but the lottery is independent for each game, and at what timing is the notification required? Cannot be specified in advance. For this reason, the notification generated by the internal lottery cannot be incorporated in the continuation effect in advance.

  The notification generated by the internal lottery is highly important, such as conveying information advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the continuation effect is interrupted, the effect of the continuation effect is impaired. For these reasons, it has been an important issue to achieve both the rendition effect that continues over a plurality of games and the notification generated by the internal lottery.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and aims to achieve both a continuous effect that continues over a plurality of games and a notification generated by an internal lottery.

  The present invention will be described below. In order to facilitate understanding of the invention, reference numerals and the like in the accompanying drawings are appended in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited to the display form.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention includes a display means (41) for displaying video data relating to a game, and a game start means (32) for starting a game based on an operation by the player. When a game is started by the game starting means, one of a plurality of lottery objects is internally drawn, and the lottery result of the internal lottery and the operation mode of the symbol stop operation by the player (operation order or operation) Based on the timing), one of the plurality of symbols is controlled to stop on the winning line, and if a winning combination is established by the symbol stopped on the winning line, a bonus corresponding to the winning combination is given and one gaming unit ( A game processing means (11) for ending a game and allowing the game start means to start a game, wherein the first video data is displayed over a plurality of game units. When the predetermined condition is satisfied in the state of being displayed in a row, the second video data and the first video data for notifying the player of the predetermined condition are simultaneously displayed on the display means. A display control means (21c) for display control is provided.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the display control means reduces the first video data and displays the reduced data on the second video data.

  Further, the present invention is the above invention, wherein the display control means starts displaying the second video data when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and gradually reduces the first video data, The first video data is gradually enlarged along with the end of the display of the second video data.

  In addition, according to the present invention, in the above invention, the display control means gradually reduces the volume of the first video data in association with the reduction of the first video data, and expands the first video data. In addition, the volume of the first video data is gradually increased.

  In addition, according to the present invention, in the above invention, the display control means gradually increases the volume of the second video data in association with the reduction of the first video data, and expands the first video data. In addition, the volume of the second video data is gradually reduced.

  Also, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the second video data ends within one game unit.

  Also, in the present invention according to the above invention, the display control means draws the first video data on a first layer, and the second video on a second layer covered with the first layer. It is characterized by drawing data.

  Here, terms used in this specification will be described. First, “reel” refers to a display row in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the peripheral surface. A plurality of reels are provided in the gaming machine. The “reel window” refers to one that is installed on the front surface of a gaming machine and that allows a player to visually recognize a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on the reel. The “stop symbol” refers to a symbol that can be visually recognized by the player through the reel window among a plurality of symbols arranged on the stopped reel.

  “Game media” refers to medals or game balls used in gaming machines. “Credit” refers to information indicating the number of game media electrically or magnetically stored in the gaming machine, and the number is referred to as the number of credits. “Bet” refers to setting a game medium necessary to start a game. The betting game medium is consumed at the start of the game. “Number of bets” means the number of game media set to start a game.

  “Game” refers to a series of processes from the start of reel rotation until the end of the process based on the winning determination result. “One game” and “one game” refer to one time of the series of processes. The “start lever” refers to a device that a player operates to instruct the start of a game.

  “Combination” means the smallest unit that can be selected. A bonus combination, a small combination, and a re-playing combination are roughly classified according to the type of privilege granted in accordance with the winning combination.

  The “push order small combination” is a combination of a plurality of small combinations that are simultaneously won by internal lottery, and a small combination to be won is determined by the push order. Of the plurality of small combinations included in the push order small combination, the small combination advantageous to the player is referred to as “Push order correct answer small combination”, and the disadvantageous combination for the player is referred to as “Push order incorrect answer small combination”. In addition, winning a plurality of small combinations included in the push order small combination at the same time is referred to as “winning of the push order small combination”.

  The “push order re-game player” is a combination of a plurality of re-game players who are simultaneously won by internal lottery, and the re-game player to win is determined by the push order. Of the multiple re-playing players included in the push-order re-playing role, the re-playing role that is advantageous to the player is `` Push-order correct answer re-playing role '' and the re-playing role that is disadvantageous to the player is The role In addition, the fact that a plurality of re-game players included in the push-order re-game player wins simultaneously is referred to as “push-order re-game player win”.

  The push order small role and the push order re-playing role are called “push order role”. The push order correct answer small role and the push order correct answer replay role are referred to as “push order correct answer role”. The push order incorrect answer small role and the push order incorrect answer replay role are referred to as “push order incorrect answer”. The “correct answer push order” refers to a push order in which a push order correct answer wins a prize in a push order role. “Illegal answer pressing order” refers to a pressing order in which the pressing order incorrect answering prize wins in the pressing order combination.

  “Internal lottery” refers to determining the winning or losing of one or more roles in response to the operation of the start lever. “Winning” means that a winning combination is determined as a result of an internal lottery. “Lose” means a state in which no combination is determined as a result of the internal lottery. The “stop button” refers to a device that is operated by the player to instruct to stop the rotating reel. A plurality of stop buttons respectively corresponding to a plurality of reels are provided in the gaming machine.

  “Winning” means that the combination of the stopped symbols on the activated winning line matches the symbol combination corresponding to the combination. “Non-winning” means that the combination of the stopped symbols on the activated winning line does not match the symbol combination corresponding to the combination. In the case of a non-winning prize, either a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination is not aligned on the activated winning line by operating the stop button even though one of the winning combinations has been won by an internal lottery. There is a case where the combination of the stopped symbols on the winning line that has been activated due to the loss is not the same as the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination. Also, the former case is called “missing”.

  “Winning flag” refers to data that stores a winning combination by an internal lottery. As a general rule, the winning flag set based on the result of the internal lottery is cleared at the end of one game.

  The “winning line” refers to a combination of predetermined symbol positions that are targets for determining winning. The winning determination changes from an invalid state to an effective state according to the bet. “On the activated winning line” means a symbol position related to the winning line that has been changed to an effective state.

  “Number of payouts” refers to the number of game media to be paid out in correspondence with the winning combination, and when multiple winnings are made through multiple winning lines, the total number of dividends given to each winning combination It becomes. However, an upper limit “15 (sheets)” is set for the number of payouts, and when the total number of payouts given to each combination exceeds 15, the upper limit of 15 is the number of payouts. Become.

  “Releasing rate” means the ratio of the number of payouts to the number of bets (the number of payouts / the number of bets). When the payout rate is 1 (100%), the number of bets and the number of payouts are the same value. Means.

  According to the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a situation where the first video data is displayed on the display means over a plurality of game units, the gaming machine notifies the player about the predetermined condition. Since the second video data to be performed and the first video data are simultaneously displayed on the display means, it is possible to achieve both continuous effects that continue over a plurality of games and notifications generated by internal lottery.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the first video data is reduced and displayed by being superimposed on the second video data, so that both the continuous effect and the notification can be achieved without impairing the contents of the first video data. I can do it.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the display of the second video data is started, the first video data is gradually reduced, and the first video data is gradually reduced at the end of the display of the second video data. Since it expands, it is possible to effectively guide the player's viewpoint.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the volume of the first video data is gradually reduced along with the reduction of the first video data, and the volume of the first video data is gradually increased along with the expansion of the first video data. By making it larger, the effect of alerting the player can be improved.

  According to the present invention, the volume of the second video data is gradually increased in accordance with the reduction of the first video data, and the volume of the second video data is gradually increased in accordance with the expansion of the first video data. By making it smaller, the effect of alerting the player can be improved.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the second video data ends within one game unit, so that it is useful for notification that is completed in one game unit.

  According to the present invention, the first video data is drawn on the first layer, and the second video data is drawn on the second layer covered by the first layer. Realize synthesis.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an appearance of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the structure of the variable reel display device of the gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the gaming machine. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of one game in the gaming machine. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the game state set by the game state setting unit. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an AT state and a non-AT state. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for the processing of the effect control unit. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for the synthesis of the first video data and the second video data. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for controlling the display size and volume of the first video data and the second video data. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the continuation effect and the notification effect. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of specific examples of the continuation effect and the notification effect.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an appearance of a gaming machine 1 (slot machine) according to the embodiment. The gaming machine 1 includes a box-shaped main body 2 having an open front surface and a front door 3 disposed on the front surface of the main body 2. The main body 2 and the front door 3 are fixed on one side by a hinge so that they can be opened and closed.

  The front door 3 includes a reel window 30, a bet button 31, a start lever 32, stop buttons 33a to 33c, a checkout button 34, an information display unit 35, a medal slot 36a, a medal payout port 37a, a medal tray 37b, and a display 41. And a speaker 42 are arranged.

  The main body 2 is provided with a variable reel display device 50 including reels 51a to 51c. The reel 51a is a reel provided on the left side when viewed from the player. The reel 51b is a reel provided in the center as viewed from the player. The reel 51c is a reel provided on the right side when viewed from the player. The reel window 30 is made of a transparent acrylic plate that allows three consecutive symbols per reel, and the player can view nine symbols on the three reels through the reel window 30.

  The gaming machine 1 starts rotating the reels 51a to 51c when the start lever 32 is operated after the winning line is activated by betting. A bet is made by inserting a medal, operating the bet button 31, or winning a re-gamer.

  The stop button 33a is a button for accepting an operation for stopping the rotation of the reel 51a. The stop button 33b is a button for accepting an operation for stopping the rotation of the reel 51b. The stop button 33c is a button for accepting an operation for stopping the rotation of the reel 51c.

  After the reels 51a to 51c start rotating, the first operation among the stop buttons 33a to 33c is the first stop operation, the next operation is the second stop operation, and the last operation is the third stop operation. Let's say. Of the stop buttons 33a to 33c, the first pressed button is the first stop button, the next pressed button is the second stop button, and the last pressed button is the third stop button.

  The information display unit 35 is a display unit that displays the number of credits, the number of payouts, and the like. The number of credits is added by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 36a or winning a small role, and is subtracted by betting.

  An upper limit is set for the number of credits. When the number of credits exceeds the upper limit due to winning, the excess medals are discharged from the medal payout opening 37a. When the settlement button 34 is operated, medals for the number of credits are paid out from the medal payout opening 37a. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 37a are stored in the medal tray 37b. The display device 41 is composed of a liquid crystal display or the like, and displays an image according to the progress state of the game. The speaker 42 outputs BGM or the like corresponding to the game state or the like.

  Note that the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is a so-called one-line machine, and has a horizontal winning line E1 at the middle display position of the reel window 30. The reel window 30 is configured such that the symbols stopped at three positions of the upper display position, the middle display position, and the lower display position for each of the reels 51a to 51c are visible, and the middle display position of the reels 51a to 51c. The symbol stopped at is the symbol corresponding to the winning line E1.

  Next, the structure of the variable reel display device 50 will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of the variable reel display device 50 of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 2A shows the entire structure of the reel variable display device 50, and shows a state in which the reel 51c is removed to show the inside of the reel variable display device 50. FIG. FIG. 2B shows the detailed structure of the reel 51c.

  The reel 51c has 21 various symbols (symbol numbers PN = 1 to 21) around a reel frame 52c made of transparent ABS resin or the like having a plurality of spoke portions extending radially from the shaft portion and an annular frame. ) Is printed and a reel band 53c is pasted. Although the structure of the reel 51c has been described here, the reel 51a and the reel 51b have the same configuration, and the reel band 53a is attached to the reel frame 52a of the reel 51a, and the reel band 52b of the reel 51b is reel band. 53b is pasted. Note that the reel frames 52a and 52b and the reel bands 53a and 53b are not shown.

  The reels 51 a to 51 c are inserted along guide rails 61 a to 61 c corresponding to the respective reels provided above and below the case body 60 of the reel variable display device 50, and are accommodated in the case body 60.

  The reel 51c is fixed to the stepping motor 64c and rotates. For the rotation of the reel 51c, a stepping motor 64c that rotates once by supplying a pulse of 504 steps is used, and a predetermined symbol can be displayed on the reel window 30 by supplying a pulse of a predetermined number of steps. Further, a backlight device 63c provided with LEDs is provided so that light can be irradiated from the inside of the reel band 53c. Thus, by irradiating light from the inside of the reel band 53c with the backlight device 63c, the player can make the symbols on the reel band 53c stand out.

  A detection plate 54c is attached to one of the spoke portions, and a reel position detection sensor 65c can output a 1-pulse reel position detection signal every time the reel 51c rotates once. The positions of the detection plate 54c and the reel band 53c are set so that the symbol of the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line E1 in the center of the reel window 30 at the timing when the reel position detection signal is detected.

  The reel 51c, the stepping motor 64c to which the reel 51c is fixed, the backlight device 63c, and the reel position detection sensor 65c are fixed to the base plate 62c to form one unit. In this unit, the base plate 62c is inserted along the guide rail 61c and accommodated in the case body 60.

  Although the stepping motor 64c, the backlight device 63c, the detection plate 54c, and the reel position detection sensor 65c are not shown, the reel 51a has a stepping motor 64a, a backlight device 63a, a detection plate 54a, and a reel position detection sensor 65a, respectively. Correspondingly, the reel 51b corresponds to the stepping motor 64b, the backlight device 63b, the detection plate 54b, and the reel position detection sensor 65b.

  Next, the internal configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing the internal configuration of the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 10 that mainly controls games and a sub-control board 20 that mainly produces effects.

  The main control board 10 includes a control unit 10a and an input / output unit 10b. The control part 10a is implement | achieved by CPU (central processing unit) etc., for example. The input / output unit 10 b is an interface for performing input / output of the main control board 10. The input / output unit 10b receives input based on the player's operation from the bet button 31, the start lever 32, the stop buttons 33a to 33c, and the checkout button 34. Further, the input / output unit 10b receives an input of a reel position detection signal indicating that the detection plates 54a to 54c are detected from the reel position detection sensors 65a to 65c. The input / output unit 10b outputs a display control signal to the information display unit 35 and outputs a control signal to the stepping motors 64a to 64c. Further, the input / output unit 10 b performs input / output of the medal receiving unit 36 and the medal paying unit 37.

  The medal acceptance unit 36 includes a sensor that detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 36a, and inputs a detection signal from the sensor to the input / output unit 10b. Further, when an output that restricts the insertion of medals is made by the input / output unit 10b, insertion of medals is suppressed.

  The medal payout unit 37 pays out medals from the medal payout port 37a when the input / output unit 10b outputs an instruction to pay out medals. The medal payout unit 37 includes a sensor that detects the payout medal, and inputs a detection signal from the sensor to the input / output unit 10b.

  The control unit 10 a includes a game processing unit 11, a game state setting unit 12, an AT processing unit 14, and a payout control unit 13. The game processing unit 11 executes processing for one game by performing bet control, internal lottery, reel control, and winning determination.

  In the bet control, the game processing unit 11 places a bet when the input / output unit 10b receives operation information related to insertion of medals, when the operation information of the bet button 31 is received, or when a re-game player wins a prize. Then, the winning line E1 is validated. Furthermore, the game processing unit 11 performs control to prohibit betting until one game is completed after the input / output unit 10b receives an operation of the start lever 32.

  In the internal lottery, the game processing unit 11 generates a random value in response to the operation of the start lever 32, and determines the winning or losing of one or more combinations with reference to the lottery table. One random number is determined within a certain range of numerical values, for example, a range of 0 to 65535. The lottery table defines random values corresponding to a plurality of lottery objects, and one lottery object is determined by specifying the random value. Each lottery object is set to win or lose one or more roles.

  Note that the lottery table can vary depending on the game state. The game processing unit 11 uses a lottery table corresponding to the current game state set by the game state setting unit 12 for internal lottery.

  In the reel control, the game processing unit 11 controls the rotation and stop of the reel. The game processing unit 11 controls to stop the reels 51a to 51c based on the result of the internal lottery, the pressing order, and the timing at which the stop buttons 33a to 33c are pressed. After the second stop operation, information indicating the stop position of the stopped reel is also used for stop control.

  In the winning determination, after all the reels 51a to 51c are controlled to stop, the game processing unit 11 determines the winning combination based on the combination of stop symbols controlled to be stopped on the activated winning line E1. The game processing unit 11 outputs a determination result to the game state setting unit 12, the payout control unit 13, and the AT processing unit 14.

  The game state setting unit 12 is a processing unit that sets the game state of the gaming machine 1. The game state of the gaming machine 1 includes a game state corresponding to a replay time state (hereinafter referred to as “RT state”) in which a re-gamer is won with high probability, and a win probability of the re-gamer is lower than that in the RT state. Game state. The game state setting unit 12 changes the game state on condition that the combination of specific symbols has stopped on the winning line E1.

  The payout control unit 13 adds the number of medals paid out according to the small combination to the number of credits when the small combination has won as a result of the winning determination. When the number of credits exceeds the upper limit “50”, the medal payout unit 37 pays out the surplus medals.

  The AT processing unit 14 is a processing unit that switches between an AT state that notifies the pressing order of the stop button, which is advantageous to the player by controlling images and sounds, and a non-AT state that does not notify the pressing order. The AT state and the non-AT state are set independently of the game state set by the game state setting unit 12.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1, as a reference pressing order for operating the stop buttons 33a to 33c in the non-AT state (hereinafter referred to as “reference pressing order”), a pressing order for stopping the reel 51a by the first stop operation. Is recommended. And, as will be described later, as for the combination of symbols that triggers the transition to the RT state where the re-gamer is won with high probability, a pressing order other than the standard pressing order (hereinafter referred to as “anomalous pressing order”) is input. In this case, the game stops on the winning line E1, so that in the non-AT state where the push order is not notified, the game state other than the RT state is stayed.

  The AT processing unit 14 performs an ART lottery according to the result of the internal lottery in the game processing unit 11. The ART lottery is a process of drawing whether to grant the ART state right. The ART state is a state in which the AT state is set by the AT processing unit 14 and the RT state is set by the game state setting unit 12. A state in which the AT state is set by the AT processing unit 14 but the game state set in the game state setting unit 12 has not shifted to the RT state is referred to as an ART ready state. Granting ART state rights as a result of the ART lottery is referred to as ART right winning. If the ART right is won, the AT processing unit 14 enters the AT state. At this time, the game state set by the game state setting unit 12 is not the RT state, and thus is in the ART preparation state.

  If the push order small combination is won in the AT state, the AT processing unit 14 notifies the correct push order of the push order correct combination. The push order correct answer winning combination is the winning combination having the largest payout among the winning combinations included in the winning push order winning combination.

  Also, if the push order re-gamer is won in the ART ready state, the AT processing unit 14 notifies the correct push order of the push-order correct game player. The push order correct answer re-gamer is a re-game player in which combinations of symbols that trigger the transition to the RT state are arranged on the winning line E1 among the re-game players included in the selected push-order re-game player.

  Here, the ART lottery will be described. The AT processing unit 14 performs an ART lottery when a predetermined small combination is won by an internal lottery of the main control board 10. However, in this embodiment, in the non-AT state, a penalty is imposed when the stop buttons 33a to 33c are operated in a pressing order other than the standard pressing order. Penalties include: “Don't do ART lottery for a certain number of games”, “Don't start AT state even if ART lottery result is winning ART right”, “Reduce the probability of winning ART right” However, in this embodiment, the case where “art lottery is not performed for a predetermined number of games” is used as a penalty will be described as an example.

  Specifically, the AT processing unit 14 responds to a predetermined small role according to the state set by the game state setting unit 12 unless the predetermined small role is won and a penalty is imposed. The ART lottery table to be selected is selected, and the ART lottery is performed using the selected ART lottery table. If the ART right is won as a result of the ART lottery, the AT processing unit 14 starts the AT state.

  Although details will be described later, after the AT state starts, the ART preparation state is first entered. In the ART ready state, when the push order small combination or the push order re-game combination is won, the correct push order is notified. When the push order re-gamer wins and the operation is performed in the correct push order, the combination of symbols that trigger the transition to the RT state can be aligned on the winning line E1.

  If the combination of symbols that trigger the transition to the RT state is aligned with the winning line E1, the game state setting unit 12 shifts the game state to the RT state. In addition, the AT processing unit 14 identifies the transition to the RT state and enters the ART state.

  If the ART state is entered, the AT processing unit 14 notifies the correct pressing order when the pressing order small combination is won. This ART state ends with a predetermined number of games. After determining the end of the ART state, the AT processing unit 14 enters the non-AT state.

  The sub control board 20 is a control board belonging to the lower level of the main control board 10 and information is input from the main control board 10, but information cannot be input from the sub control board 20 to the main control board 10. It is like that.

  The sub control board 20 includes a control unit 20a, an output unit 20b, and a storage unit 20c. The control unit 20a is realized by a CPU, for example. The output unit 20 b is an interface that outputs the sub control board 20. The output unit 20b outputs a display control signal to the display 41, outputs an audio signal to the speaker 42, and outputs lighting control to the backlight devices 63a to 63c.

  The storage unit 20c stores video data used for production. The video data stored in the storage unit 20c includes first video data used for effects continued over a plurality of games and second video data used for notification within one game.

  The control unit 20 a includes an effect control unit 21. The effect control unit 21 receives various commands from the main control board 10, controls the display of the effect image accompanying the game on the display 41, controls the lighting of the backlight devices 63 a to 63 c, and sounds such as BGM to the speaker 42. Control the sound output from. In the AT state, the effect control unit 21 performs control to display information indicating the correct pressing order on the display 41.

  Furthermore, the production | presentation control part 21 performs the continuous production | presentation of the story tailoring continued over several games from the start to the end of an ART state. In addition, when a predetermined condition is established as a result of processing performed by the game processing unit 11 of the main control board 10, for example, as a result of an internal lottery, the effect control unit 21 notifies the player of information regarding this condition. A notification effect is performed. The effect control unit 21 includes a continuation effect processing unit 21a, a notification effect processing unit 21b, and a video composition unit 21c as processing units related to the continuation effect and the notification effect.

  The continuous effect processing unit 21a is a processing unit that performs the continuous effect by reading the first video data in the storage unit 20c and reproducing it by the display device 41 and the speaker 42 when the ART state starts. A plurality of types of first video data may be prepared according to the length of the ART state or the like. Further, it may be possible to produce an effect according to the length of the ART state by allowing a part or all of the first video data to be reproduced repeatedly.

  The notification effect processing unit 21b is a processing unit that performs the notification effect by reading the second video data in the storage unit 20c and reproducing it by the display device 41 and the speaker 42 when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the ART state. . The predetermined condition is, for example, a case where a lottery with an ART that extends the ART state occurs. A plurality of types of second video data may be prepared and used depending on the established conditions.

  The video synthesizing unit 21c is a processing unit that performs the notification effect by synthesizing the first video data and the second video data and reproducing them by the display 41 and the speaker 42 when the continuation effect and the notification effect are performed simultaneously. is there.

  The video composition unit 21c draws the first video data read by the continuous effect processing unit 21a on the first layer, and draws the second video data read by the notification effect processing unit 21b on the second layer. The second layer is a layer located below the first layer, and is covered by the first layer. Therefore, if the first video data is the original size, the second video data is completely covered, and only the first video data is displayed on the display 41.

  The video composition unit 21c gradually reduces the first video data after starting drawing the second video data on the second layer. By reducing the first video data in this manner, the second video data is displayed outside the reduced first video data.

  If the first video data is sufficiently reduced, the video synthesis unit 21c reproduces the first video data and the second video data in a synthesized state while maintaining the reduced state of the first video data. Then, the first video data is gradually enlarged along with the end of reproduction of the second video data, and the reduction is released. As a result, at the end of the reproduction of the second video data, the first video data becomes the original size, and the second video data is completely covered.

  In addition, the video composition unit 21c controls the volume in conjunction with the reduction of the first video data. Specifically, the volume of the first video data is gradually decreased in conjunction with the reduction of the first video data, and the volume of the first video data is gradually increased in conjunction with the expansion of the first video data. For the second video data, the initial value of the volume of the second video data is set to 0, the volume of the second video data is gradually increased in conjunction with the reduction of the first video data, and linked to the expansion of the first video data. Thus, the volume of the second video data is gradually reduced.

  In this way, the first video data is reduced and continued to be played back, and the second video data is played back at the same time, so that both of the notification effects can be achieved without interrupting the continuous effects, and the player's viewpoint is changed to the first viewpoint. The video data can be switched to the second video data.

  Next, a processing procedure for one game in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of one game in the gaming machine 1. First, the game processing unit 11 determines whether or not an automatic bet process has been performed in the previous game (step S101). If automatic bet processing has been performed in the previous game (step S101; Yes), the process proceeds to step S103.

  If an automatic bet process has not been performed in the previous game (step S101; No), the game processing unit 11 determines whether or not a bet operation has been performed by inserting a medal or pressing the bet button 31 (step S102). ). If no betting operation has been performed (step S102; No), the game processing unit 11 waits until a betting operation is performed (step S102).

  When the betting operation is performed (step S102; Yes), or when the automatic betting process is performed in the previous game (step S101; Yes), the game processing unit 11 determines whether the start lever 32 has been operated. It is determined whether or not (step S103). If the start lever 32 is not operated (step S103; No), the game processing unit 11 waits until the start lever 32 is operated (step S103). When the operation of the start lever 32 is performed (step S103; Yes), the game processing unit 11 prohibits betting (step S104).

  Next, the game processing unit 11 generates one random value in the range of 0 to 65535 (step S105). Moreover, the game processing part 11 selects the lottery table according to a game state (step S106). Then, the game processing unit 11 determines the lottery object by comparing the generated random number value with the selected lottery table, and sets the winning flag of the combination included in the lottery object (step S107).

  In the gaming machine 1, the elapsed time required for one game is measured in order to prevent the player from consuming many medals in a short time. In this embodiment, the minimum consumption time of one game is 4.1 seconds, and 15 games or more cannot be executed per minute. Therefore, even if the start lever 32 is operated in step S103, if 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the start of rotation of the reel of the previous game (step S108; No), the reels 51a to 51c are not rotated. The player enters the standby state and informs the player that the standby state has been reached with a lamp or sound. If 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the start of rotation of the reel of the previous game (step S108; Yes), the game processing unit 11 drives the stepping motors 64a to 64c to move the three reels 51a to 51c. Rotate (step S109).

  The game processing unit 11 shifts all three reels 51a to 51c to a constant rotation speed through a predetermined acceleration period. It is detected that the three reels 51a to 51c have reached a constant rotational speed, this detection time is set as a reference time, measurement of the remaining time from the reference time until the automatic stop time elapses is started, and stop buttons 33a to 33c are started. The LED built in the stop button is turned on to notify that the reception of 33c is possible.

  And the game processing part 11 performs the reel stop process which stops the three reels 51a-51c (step S110). In the reel stop process, when the player inputs the stop buttons 33a to 33c, based on the lottery object determined in step S107 and the symbol position on the corresponding reel obtained at the stop button operation timing. Thus, the stop position of the reel is determined, and the winding phase of the stepping motors 64a to 64c is excited in all phases to give a braking force, thereby stopping the target reel. When the automatic stop time has elapsed from the reference time (when the remaining time runs out), even if the stop buttons 33a to 33c are not operated, the stop position of the reel is determined and the winding of the stepping motors 64a to 64c is performed. The target reel is stopped by applying a braking force by exciting all phases of the line phase.

  When all the reels are stopped, the game processing unit 11 determines whether or not a winning combination is made depending on whether or not the combination of the stopped symbols on the winning line E1 matches the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination (step S111). If it does, the privilege set for each combination is granted. In the process of step S111, the game state setting unit 12 also sets a game state. Specifically, after a stop of all reels, if a specific symbol combination is displayed on the winning line E1, the game state (RT state or the like) corresponding to the symbol combination is set. Next, the game processing unit 11 performs a winning flag clear process (step S112). In step S112, the winning flag of the small role is cleared regardless of whether the winning is made or not picked up.

  Next, the game processing unit 11 determines whether or not the re-game player has been won (step S113). If it is determined that the game has been won (step S113; Yes), automatic bet processing is performed (step S115), and the next game In order to prepare for the start of the process, the process returns to step S101. If it is determined that no winning has been made (step S113; No), the bet prohibition made in step S104 is canceled (step S114), and the insertion of medals or the input of the bet button 31 can be performed. To prepare for the start of the game, the process returns to step S101.

  Next, the game state set by the game state setting unit 12 will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the game state set by the game state setting unit 12. FIG. 5A is an excerpt of the combination used by the gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 5A shows five roles of “8 small roles”, “1 small portion 1”, “1 small portion 2”, “replay 1”, and “special Lip 1”. The symbol combination “bell-bell-bell” is associated with “eight small roles”. Similarly, “one small combination 1” is associated with the symbol combination “A-X”, and “one small combination 2” is associated with the symbol combination “A-B-X”. It is attached. Note that “A”, “B”, and “X” in the symbol combinations correspond to specific symbols, respectively.

  “Replay 1” is associated with the symbol combination “A-Replay 1-A”. Further, the symbol combination “B-replay 2-B” is associated with “special lip 1”. The replay 1 and the special lip 1 are both regame players, but the replay 1 is not used as a trigger for the game state transition, and the special lip 1 is used as a trigger for the game state transition.

  In the following description, the symbol combination associated with one small role 1 is referred to as symbol combination Fc1, and the symbol combination associated with special lip 1 is referred to as symbol combination Fc2.

  FIG. 5B is an explanatory diagram for explaining the transition of the game state set by the game state setting unit 12. As shown in FIG. 5 (b), the game state set by the game state setting unit 12 includes a game state G1 which is a normal game state serving as a game reference in the gaming machine 1, and a re-playing player than the game state G1. There is a game state G2 which is an RT state that is won with high probability.

  The game state G2 is entered when the symbol combination Fc2 stops on the winning line E1. Also, the game state G1 is entered when the symbol combination Fc1 stops on the winning line E1.

  The symbol combinations Fc2 are arranged on the winning line E1 when a predetermined irregular pressing order is input. Specifically, as a target of internal lottery by the game processing unit 11, a replaying player used as a trigger for the transition of the game state as in the special Lip 1 and a trigger for transitioning the game state as the replaying player 1. A push order re-gamer that wins at the same time as a non-use re-gamer will be established. The re-playing role used as a trigger for the game state transition is designated as the correct push order re-playing role, and the re-playing role not used as the game state transition is designated as the push-order incorrect answer re-playing role. The correct answer pressing order and the predetermined irregular pressing order are set as the correct answer pressing order.

  In this way, if the symbol combination Fc2 is aligned on the winning line E1 only when a predetermined irregular pressing order that is the correct answer pressing order is input, the correct answer pressing order is obtained in the non-AT state. Since the notification is not made, the setting by the game state setting unit 12 stays in the game state G1. If the push order re-gamer wins in the ART ready state, the correct push order is notified, and the setting by the game state setting unit 12 shifts to the game state G2 (RT state).

  Next, the AT state and the non-AT state will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an AT state and a non-AT state. As shown in FIG. 6, the states set by the AT processing unit 14 include a non-AT state and an AT state. The non-AT state includes a penalty state, an ART lottery low probability state, an ART lottery normal probability state, and an ART lottery high probability state. The AT state includes an ART preparation state and an ART state.

  Of the ART lottery low probability state, the ART lottery normal probability state, and the ART lottery high probability state, the ART lottery low probability state has the lowest lottery probability that the ART right is won by the ART lottery. In the ART lottery high probability state, the lottery probability that the ART right is won by the ART lottery is the highest. In the ART lottery normal probability state, the lottery probability that the ART right is won by the ART lottery is between the ART lottery low probability state and the ART lottery high probability state.

  The ART lottery low probability state, the ART lottery normal probability state, and the ART lottery high probability state can be transferred to each other by the transfer lottery. If the stop button 33a to 33c is operated in a pushing order other than the standard pushing order in any of the ART lottery low probability state, the ART lottery normal probability state, or the ART lottery high probability state, that is, an irregular pushing order, a penalty state Migrate to In the penalty state, since ART lottery is not performed, the ART right is not won. The penalty state ends with a predetermined number of games and becomes an ART lottery low probability state.

  In the ART lottery low probability state, the ART lottery normal probability state, and the ART lottery high probability state, the ART lottery is performed. If the ART right is won as a result of the ART lottery, the state shifts to the ART ready state. In the ART ready state, since the correct pressing order of the pressing order re-gamer is notified, it is possible to align the symbol combination Fc2 on the winning line E1. When the symbol combination Fc2 is aligned with the winning line E1, the setting by the game state setting unit 12 shifts to the game state G2. The AT processing unit 14 shifts to the ART state upon receiving a notification indicating that the setting by the game state setting unit 12 has shifted to the game state G2. The ART state ends with a predetermined number of games and becomes an ART lottery high probability state.

  Next, processing of the effect control unit 21 will be described. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for the processing of the effect control unit 21. When the game progresses and the ART state starts, reproduction of the first video data by the continuation effect processing unit 21a is started. The reproduction of the first video data is continuously performed over a plurality of games while in the ART state.

  When the ART addition lottery is performed during the ART state, the reproduction of the second video data by the notification effect processing unit 21b is started. The reproduction of the second video data ends within one game.

  In a game in which the second video data is not reproduced, the display control of the first video data is performed at the original size. In a game in which the second video data is reproduced, the display control is performed in a state where the first video data is reduced and combined with the second video data.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for the synthesis of the first video data and the second video data. FIG. 8A is a display image showing a display state on the display 41, and FIG. 8B is a layer image showing a layer state for display control.

  As illustrated in FIG. 8, the video composition unit 21 c renders the first video data on the first layer and the second video data on the second layer. The second layer is a layer located below the first layer, and is covered by the first layer. Therefore, if the first video data is the original size, the second video data is all covered.

  The video composition unit 21c gradually reduces the first video data after starting drawing the second video data on the second layer. By reducing the first video data in this way, the second video data is displayed outside the reduced first video data. Thereafter, the first video data is gradually enlarged in accordance with the end of reproduction of the second video data, and the reduction is released. As a result, at the end of the reproduction of the second video data, the first video data becomes the original size, and the second video data is completely covered.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for controlling the display size and volume of the first video data and the second video data. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the display of the second video data is started at time T1. At this time, the first video data is the original size, and the second video data is completely covered. At this time, the volume of the first video data is the original volume, and the volume of the second video data is 0.

  Thereafter, the reduction of the first video data is started from time T2. The first video data is gradually reduced, and the second video data appears outside the reduced first video data. In addition, the volume of the first video data decreases and the volume of the second video data increases in conjunction with the reduction of the first video data.

  The first video data is sufficiently reduced at time T3, and the reduced state is maintained until time T4. During this time, the volume of the first video data and the volume of the second video data are also maintained. Thereafter, the expansion of the first video data is started from time T4. In addition, the volume of the first video data increases and the volume of the second video data decreases in conjunction with the expansion of the first video data.

  At time T5, the first video data becomes the original size, and the second video data is completely covered. Further, the volume of the first video data is the original volume, and the volume of the second video data is 0. Thereafter, the reproduction of the second video data ends at time T6.

  Next, the processing procedure of the continuation effect and the notification effect will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the continuation effect and the notification effect. First, the continuous effect processing unit 21a determines whether or not the ART state is started (step S201). If the ART state is not started (step S201; No), the process is terminated as it is. If the ART state is started (step S201; Yes), the continuation effect processing unit 21a reads the first video data in the storage unit 20c and starts reproduction (step S202).

  After step S202, the notification effect processing unit 21b determines whether or not a condition for reproducing the second video data is satisfied (step S203). If the condition for reproduction of the second video data is satisfied (step S203; Yes), the second video data in the storage unit 20c is read by the notification effect processing unit 21b, and the video synthesis unit 21c receives the second video data. Is drawn on the lower layer (step S204).

  The video composition unit 21c performs the reduction process of the first video data and the volume control of the first video data and the second video data to synthesize the first video data and the second video data (step S205). Thereafter, the video composition unit 21c finishes drawing the second video data in accordance with the end of the reproduction of the second video data (step S206).

  After drawing of the second video data (step S206) or when the conditions for reproducing the second video data are not satisfied (step S203; No), the continuation effect processing unit 21a determines whether the ART state has ended. It is determined whether or not (step S207). If the ART state has not ended (step S207; No), the process proceeds to step S203, and it is determined whether or not a condition for reproducing the second video data is satisfied. When the ART state ends (step S207; Yes), the continuation effect processing unit 21a ends the process by ending the reproduction of the first video data (step S208).

  Next, specific examples of the continuation effect and the notification effect will be described. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of specific examples of the continuation effect and the notification effect. FIG. 11 shows a state in which a notification effect by the second video data is interrupted and inserted while a story effect using the first video data is being performed. This notification effect is executed on the condition that either 7 complete small roles or 7 complete fake play is won by internal lottery.

  The seven-matched small combination is a small combination in which three symbols “7” can be arranged, but may be missed depending on the timing of the player's operation. Then, if a prize is won without missing seven small roles, the number of games in the ART state is added.

  The 7-match fake play is a re-gamer who can align only two symbols “7”, and no matter what timing the player operates, three symbols “7” are not aligned.

  If either of the 7 small roles or the 7 complete fake play is won in the internal lottery, a similar notification effect “Aim for 7!” Is displayed. The player switches the viewpoint to this notification effect, and expects to add to the ART state by winning a winning combination of seven small roles. As already described, since the notification effect and the continuation effect are performed simultaneously, the continuation effect can be continued while drawing the player's attention to the notification effect.

  FIG. 11 (a) shows a state in which seven uniforms have been won and won. Specifically, during the reproduction of the first video data, the start lever 32 is operated, and seven uniforms are won by internal lottery.

  Since the notification effect is generated by winning the seven uniforms, the first video data is reduced, and the video of the second video data “Aim at 7!” Is displayed. After the first to second stop operations (not shown), when the third stop button is appropriately pressed, three symbols “7” are aligned on the pay line, and seven uniforms win.

  When seven uniforms win and the third stop button is released, “press the bet button!” Is displayed as the second video data while maintaining the reduction of the second video data. When the bet button 31 is operated, the reduction of the first video data is released and the ART is added with the second video data. Thereafter, the start lever 32 of the next game is operated.

  FIG. 11 (b) shows a state in which seven winning combinations have been won but have been missed. Specifically, during the reproduction of the first video data, the start lever 32 is operated, and seven uniforms are won by internal lottery.

  Since the notification effect is generated by winning the seven uniforms, the first video data is reduced, and the video of the second video data “Aim at 7!” Is displayed. After the first to second stop operations (not shown), depending on the timing of pressing the third stop button, only two symbols “7” are aligned on the winning line, and seven equal small combinations are missed.

  When the 7 small combinations are missed and the third stop button is released, “press the bet button!” Is displayed as the second video data while maintaining the reduction of the second video data. When the bet button 31 is operated, reduction of the reduction of the first video data is performed, but the addition effect of ART by the second video data is not performed. Thereafter, the start lever 32 of the next game is operated.

  FIG. 11C shows a state in which 7 complete fake plays are won. Specifically, during the reproduction of the first video data, the start lever 32 is operated, and seven uniform fake plays are won by internal lottery.

  Since the notification effect is generated by winning the 7-piece fake play, the first video data is reduced and the video of the second video data “Aim at 7!” Is displayed. After the first to second stop operations, which are not shown, no matter what timing the third stop button is pressed, only two symbols “7” are aligned on the winning line, and seven matching fake plays are won. .

  When 7 uniform fake plays are won and the third stop button is released, a replay effect or the like is displayed as the second video data while the reduction of the second video data is maintained. Since the 7-piece fake play has won, the operation of the bet button 31 is unnecessary. Then, the reduction of the size of the first video data is performed, and the additional effect of ART based on the second video data is not performed. Thereafter, the start lever 32 of the next game is operated.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a situation where the first video data is displayed on the display device 41 over a plurality of games, a notification regarding the predetermined condition is played. The display 41 controls the display of the second video data and the first video data to be performed on the person at the same time. For this reason, it is possible to achieve both a continuous effect that continues over a plurality of games and a notification generated by an internal lottery.

  Further, by gradually reducing the first video data and displaying the second video data, the player's attention can be effectively guided to the second video data. Similarly, the player's attention can be returned to the first video data by gradually expanding the first video data in accordance with the end of the reproduction of the second video data. Furthermore, since the volume control is performed in conjunction with the reduction and expansion of the first video data, the player's attention can be switched more effectively.

  In the above embodiment, the first video data is reduced and displayed at the same time as the second video data. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first video data and the second video are displayed. The present invention can be implemented in any configuration that simultaneously displays data.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the notification effect relating to the addition of the ART state is exemplified, but the present invention can be applied to any notification effect that requires the player to be alerted. Similarly, the continuous effect is not limited to the effect in the ART state, and any effect can be used as long as it is an effect over a plurality of games.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the winning line is only the winning line E1 that is the center of the reel window 30, but the present invention can be applied even to a gaming machine having a plurality of winning lines. Needless to say. A single winning line other than the center of the reel window 30 may be used. In this embodiment, the case where the game state set by the game state setting unit 12 is either the game state G1 or G2 has been described as an example. However, more game states can be set. Also good. The game state may include a bonus game state.

  Further, in the AT state in the above-described embodiment, an effect of notifying the pushing order that is advantageous to the player is executed. The symbol may be notified.

  In the above embodiment, a slot machine that uses medals as game media has been described as an example. However, the present invention can also be applied to a revolving game machine called a parrot or a pacilot that uses game balls as game media. Good.

  It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention is suitable for achieving both a continuous effect that continues over a plurality of games and a notification generated by an internal lottery.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Main body 3 Front door 10 Main control board 10a, 20a Control part 10b Input / output part 11 Game processing part (game processing means)
12 game state setting unit 13 payout control unit 14 AT processing unit 20 sub control board 20b output unit 20c storage unit 21 production control unit 21a continuous production processing unit 21b notification production processing unit 21c video composition unit (display control means)
30 reel window 31 bet button 32 start lever (game starting means)
33a to 33c Stop button 34 Checkout button 35 Information display part 36 Medal receiving part 36a Medal insertion slot 37 Medal paying part 37a Medal paying outlet 37b Medal tray 41 Display (display means)
42 Speaker 50 Reel variable display device 51a-51c Reel 52a-52c Reel frame 53a-53c Reel band 54a-54c Detection plate 60 Case body 61a-61c Guide rail 62a-62c Base plate 63a-63c Backlight device 64a-64c Stepping motor 65a to 65c reel position detection sensor

Claims (7)

Display means for displaying video data relating to the game;
Game starting means for starting a game based on an operation by the player;
When a game is started by the game start means, one of a plurality of lottery objects is internally lottery, and any one of a plurality of symbols is selected based on an internal lottery result and an operation mode of a symbol stop operation by the player. Is controlled to stop the winning line, and if a winning combination is established by the symbol stopped on the winning line, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given and one gaming unit is ended to start the game by the gaming starting means. A gaming machine having gaming processing means for enabling
Second video data for notifying the player of the predetermined condition when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a situation where the first video data is displayed on the display means over a plurality of game units; A gaming machine comprising display control means for simultaneously controlling display of the first video data on the display means.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit reduces the first video data and displays the reduced data on the second video data.   The display control means starts displaying the second video data when the predetermined condition is satisfied, gradually reduces the first video data, and terminates the display of the second video data. The game machine according to claim 2, wherein the first video data is gradually expanded.   The display control means gradually decreases the volume of the first video data in accordance with the reduction of the first video data, and the volume of the first video data in accordance with the expansion of the first video data. The game machine according to claim 3, wherein the game machine is gradually increased.   The display control means gradually increases the volume of the second video data in accordance with the reduction of the first video data, and the volume of the second video data in accordance with the expansion of the first video data. The game machine according to claim 4, wherein the game machine is gradually reduced.   6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second video data ends within one gaming unit.   The display control means draws the first video data on a first layer, and draws the second video data on a second layer covered by the first layer. Item 7. The gaming machine according to any one of Items 1 to 6.

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