JP2018130344A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To effectively increase an expectation of a player by a performance of a game, and improve an amusement of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: sound output means for outputting a sound; advantageous state control means for controlling a state to an advantageous state advantageous to a player according to establishment of a start condition; and specific performance execution means capable of executing a specific performance for outputting one piece of music from the sound output means, and a specific performance for outputting plural pieces of music from the sound output means, in a specific period. The specific performance execution means is configured so that, when the state is controlled to the advantageous state by the advantageous state control means, after the specific period, a ratio of executing the specific performance for outputting plural pieces of music, is higher than when the state is not controlled to the advantageous state by the advantageous state control means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a game.

  As a gaming machine, a predetermined number of bets are set, and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on a start operation, and a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is played by a launching device. And a pachinko gaming machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium is won in a starting area such as a prize opening provided in the gaming area.

  In this type of gaming machine, there is known a game machine that suggests a result of a change by outputting a music piece when a reach state occurs during the change (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-096067 A

  However, in the content described in Patent Document 1, since the number of songs output during the variable display is limited to one song, it is possible to effectively excite the player's expectation that a special gaming state will occur. However, there is a problem that the entertainment of games is scarce.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and is to provide a gaming machine that can effectively excite the player's expectation by playing the game and improve the interest of the game. Objective.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine),
Production operation means (for example, production switch 56 of slot machine 1, production button of pachinko machine) used for operation for production,
Game progress operating means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R of the slot machine 1, hitting operation handle of a pachinko gaming machine) used for an operation for progressing the game;
A first promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect operation means (for example, an effect that prompts the user to operate the effect switch 56 as shown in the liquid crystal display 51 at times t5 to t6 in FIG. 29, an operation of an effect button in a pachinko gaming machine) First promotion means (for example, processing in which the sub-control unit 91 executes the first promotion effect)
A second promotion effect that prompts the operation of the game progress operation means (for example, an effect of navigating the correct procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R as shown in the liquid crystal display 51 at times t2 to t3 and t4 to t5 in FIG. 29) Second promotion means for executing a right-handed effect in a pachinko gaming machine (for example, a process in which the sub control unit 91 executes the second promotion effect);
Sound output means (for example, audio output circuit 94, speakers 53, 54) for outputting sounds (for example, music A to E, first promotion sound, second promotion sound shown in FIG. 27);
Advantageous state control means (for example, main control unit 41) for controlling the advantageous state (for example, ART) advantageous to the player according to the establishment of the start condition;
In a specific period (for example, a period of 4 games), a specific effect (for example, specific effect A) for outputting one piece of music from the sound output unit and a specific effect (for example, for outputting a plurality of pieces of music from the sound output unit) , Specific effects executing means (for example, sub-control unit 91) capable of executing specific effects B to E),
With
The ratio of executing the specific effect of outputting the plurality of pieces of music in the case where the specific effect executing means controls the advantageous state rather than the advantageous state control means does not control the advantageous state after the specific period. Is high,
When the effect operating means is operated during the execution of the first promotion effect, a notification regarding a privilege (for example, granting the number of added games) is made (for example, the liquid crystal display 51 at times t5 to t6 in FIG. 29). As shown in FIG. 4, when the display “PUSH!” Prompting the operation of the effect switch 56 and the sound output “Press this button!” Are given, the operation switch 56 is operated to give an additional number of games. "WIN!" Is displayed on the screen)
When the first promotion effect is being executed during the output of the music, the sound output means reduces the volume of the music (for example, as shown at times t5 to t6 in FIG. 29, the first promotion effect is displayed). On the other hand, when the second promotion effect is being executed during the output of the music, the volume of the music is maintained (for example, times t2 to t3 in FIG. 29). , T4 to t5, the BGM volume is maintained when the second promotion effect is being executed)
A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to effectively excite the player's expectation by the effect of the game, improve the interest of the game, and concentrate the player on the operation of the effect operation means.

(2) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine),
Sound output means (for example, audio output circuit 94, speakers 53, 54) for outputting sounds (for example, music A to E, first promotion sound, second promotion sound shown in FIG. 27);
Volume setting means (for example, a volume adjuster 57, a volume setting screen, etc.) for setting a volume setting value indicating the output volume output by the sound output means;
Volume control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for controlling the output volume output by the sound output means in accordance with the volume setting value set by the volume setting means;
Detecting means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for detecting whether or not a game is being played by the player;
Advantageous state control means (for example, main control unit 41) for controlling the advantageous state (for example, ART) advantageous to the player according to the establishment of the start condition;
In a specific period (for example, a period of 4 games), a specific effect (for example, specific effect A) for outputting one piece of music from the sound output unit and a specific effect (for example, for outputting a plurality of pieces of music from the sound output unit) , Specific effects executing means (for example, sub-control unit 91) capable of executing specific effects B to E),
With
The ratio of executing the specific effect of outputting the plurality of pieces of music in the case where the specific effect executing means controls the advantageous state rather than the advantageous state control means does not control the advantageous state after the specific period. Is high,
When the detection means detects that no game is being played by the player, the volume control means performs volume reduction control for reducing the output volume according to the volume setting value (for example, FIG. The volume reduction control is executed at time T2 when t seconds have elapsed from time T1 in a)).
When the volume setting value (for example, V4) indicating the maximum volume is set by the volume setting means, the output volume when the volume control means is executing the volume reduction control (for example, FIG. 17B) Output volume when the volume control means is not executing the volume reduction control when the volume setting value (for example, V1) indicating the minimum volume is set by the volume setting means. A gaming machine that is smaller than (for example, the normal control minimum volume in FIG. 17B).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to effectively excite the player's expectation by the game effect and improve the interest of the game, and the game effect can be prevented from being hindered by a decrease in output volume or mute.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above,
The specific period may be a period over a plurality of unit games (for example, a period over four games).

  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
In the case of executing the specific effect for outputting the plurality of pieces of music, the specific effect executing means may start playing the new music in response to the player's operation (for example, the operation of the start switch 7). Good.

  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
In the case where the advantageous state control means does not control the advantageous state after the specific period, the specific effect executing means outputs the plurality of pieces of the specific effect (a specific number (in the case of controlling the advantageous state). For example, the ratio of outputting 4 songs) may be high.

  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The specific effect execution means outputs the plurality of music pieces in the specific effect when the advantageous state control means does not control the advantageous state after the specific period, and the specific music is output in the specific effect. The ratio of outputting (for example, music E) may be high.

  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(7) A gaming machine (slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine) that performs a game,
Production operation means (for example, production switch 56 of slot machine 1, production button of pachinko machine) used for operation for production,
Game progress operating means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R of the slot machine 1, hitting operation handle of a pachinko gaming machine) used for an operation for progressing the game;
A first promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect operation means (for example, an effect that prompts the user to operate the effect switch 56 as shown in the liquid crystal display 51 at times t5 to t6 in FIG. 29, an operation of an effect button in a pachinko gaming machine) First promotion means (for example, processing in which the sub-control unit 91 executes the first promotion effect)
A second promotion effect that prompts the operation of the game progress operation means (for example, an effect of navigating the correct procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R as shown in the liquid crystal display 51 at times t2 to t3 and t4 to t5 in FIG. 29) Second promotion means for executing a right-handed effect in a pachinko gaming machine (for example, a process in which the sub control unit 91 executes the second promotion effect);
Sound output means for outputting sound (for example, BGM, first promotion sound, second promotion sound shown in FIG. 27) (for example, processing in which the sub control unit 91 outputs BGM or the like to the speakers 53, 54);
With
When the effect operating means is operated during the execution of the first promotion effect, a notification regarding a privilege (for example, granting the number of added games) is made (for example, the liquid crystal display 51 at times t5 to t6 in FIG. 29). As shown in FIG. 4, when the display “PUSH!” Prompting the operation of the effect switch 56 and the sound output “Press this button!” Are given, the operation switch 56 is operated to give an additional number of games. "WIN!" Is displayed on the screen)
When the first promotion effect is being executed during output of a predetermined sound (for example, BGM), the sound output means reduces the volume of the predetermined sound (for example, as shown at times t5 to t6 in FIG. 29). On the other hand, when the first promotion effect is being executed, the volume of the BGM is reduced.) On the other hand, when the second promotion effect is being executed while the predetermined sound is being output, the volume of the predetermined sound is maintained. (For example, as shown at times t2 to t3 and t4 to t5 in FIG. 29, the BGM volume is maintained when the second promotion effect is being executed).

  According to such a configuration, when the first promotion effect is executed in which the operation of the effect operation unit is prompted when the notification regarding the privilege is performed during the output of the predetermined sound, the volume of the predetermined sound is reduced. . For this reason, it is possible to concentrate the player on the operation of the effect operating means.

(8) In the gaming machine of (7) above,
The gaming machine includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
After the variable display unit is variably displayed, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
The first promotion means executes the first promotion effect after the display result is derived (for example, as shown at time t5 in FIG. 29, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the navigation in the pressing order). Thus, after the symbol is derived, the first promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect switch 56 may be executed).

  According to such a configuration, since the first promotion effect is executed after the display result is derived, the player can concentrate on the operation of the effect operation means.

(9) In the gaming machine (7) or (8) above,
The first promotion means includes
Executing the first promotion effect by causing the sound output means to output a first promotion sound (for example, a promotion sound corresponding to the first promotion effect A shown in FIG. 27 “please press this button”);
The degree of advantage for the player (for example, the first promotion effect A shown in FIG. 27) according to the type of the first promotion sound (for example, the respective promotion sounds corresponding to the first promotion effects A to D shown in FIG. 27). A plurality of types of the first promotion effects (for example, the first promotion effects A to D shown in FIG. 27) that are different from each other in the expected degree of winning of the addition lottery corresponding to ~ D (20% to 100%) are executed. Good.

  According to such a configuration, in order to execute a plurality of types of first promotion effects having different degrees of advantage for the player according to the type of the first promotion sound, it is determined which first promotion sound is output. Can attract attention.

(10) In the gaming machine of (9) above,
It further comprises display means for displaying an image (for example, the liquid crystal display 51),
The first promotion means includes
The first promotion effect is executed by causing the display means to display a first promotion image (for example, an image of “PUSH!” Shown in FIG. 28) (for example, as shown in FIG. Display an image of “PUSH!” To execute an effect that prompts the operation of the effect switch 56),
According to the type of the first promotion image (as shown in FIG. 27, the color of the promotion display is blue to iridescent), the degree of advantage for the player (for example, corresponding to the first promotion effects A to D shown in FIG. 27) A plurality of types of the first promotion effects (for example, the first promotion effects A to D shown in FIG. 27) having mutually different winning expectation degrees of 20% to 100%) may be executed.

  According to such a configuration, since a plurality of types of first promotion effects having different degrees of advantage for the player are executed according to the type of the first promotion image, which first promotion effect is being executed. Easy to understand for players.

(11) In any of the gaming machines (7) to (10) above,
The execution probability executed per game is higher in the second promotion effect than in the first promotion effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 30, the first promotion effect has an execution probability of 1.0%. Rather, the second promotion effect with an execution probability of 25.2% may have a higher execution probability).

  According to such a configuration, since the execution probability executed per game is higher in the second promotion effect than in the first promotion effect, the volume of the predetermined sound is frequently increased or decreased when the first promotion effect is executed. Can be prevented.

(12) In any of the above gaming machines (7) to (11),
The second promotion means executes the second promotion effect by causing the sound output means to output a second promotion sound (for example, “Naka” when navigating the correct procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R). , "Promoting sound of" hidari "and" migi ")
The volume of the second promotion sound is larger than the volume of the predetermined sound (for example, as shown at times t4 to t5 in FIG. 29, when the second promotion effect is being executed, the volume of the second promotion sound is You may make it be larger than the volume of BGM.

  According to such a configuration, since the volume of the second promotion sound is larger than the volume of the predetermined sound, it is not difficult to hear the second promotion sound that is output when the second promotion effect is executed.

(13) In the gaming machine of any one of (7) to (12) above,
Operation means (for example, stop buttons 8L, 8C, 8R, effect switch 56) used in a game including the effect operation means and the game progress operation means;
A promotion display for prompting the operation of the operation means (a stop promotion image 65a for prompting the operation of the stop button as shown in FIG. 31, an effect promotion image 65b for prompting the operation of the effect switch 56 as shown in FIG. 28) can be executed. Further comprising a promotion display means (for example, liquid crystal display 51, sub-control unit 91),
The promotion display means can execute the promotion display using an image representing at least a part of the gaming machine including the operation means and the vicinity of the operation means (for example, as shown in FIG. The stop promotion image 65a is displayed using an image of a part of the casing including the switch and the vicinity thereof, as shown in FIG. 28, using an image of a part of the casing including the effect switch 56 and the vicinity thereof. A presentation promotion image 65b may be displayed).

  According to such a configuration, since the promotion display is executed using an image representing at least a part of the gaming machine, the promotion display can be suitably displayed.

(14) In the gaming machine of (13) above,
Provided with a plurality of operation means (for example, MAXBET switch 6 and effect switch 56),
The promotion display means executes a promotion display that can specify an operation means that prompts an operation among the plurality of operation means (for example, an effect that can specify which switch is operated as shown in FIG. 28). A promotion image 65b may be displayed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily tell the player which operation means should be operated.

(15) In the gaming machine of (13) or (14) above,
The operation means includes
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result of the variable display unit;
Predetermined operation means (for example, start switch 7, MAXBET switch 6, effect switch 56) provided around the derivation operation means,
The promotion display means uses the image of the gaming machine representing the range including the derivation operation means and the predetermined operation means to execute a promotion display that prompts the operation of the derivation operation means (stop buttons 8L, 8C, 8R). And a stop promotion image 65a in a range including the start switch 7, the MAXBET switch 6, and the effect switch 56 may be displayed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to display a promotion display that favors the operation of the derivation operation means.

(16) In the gaming machine of any of (13) to (15) above,
In the execution of the promotion display, the promotion display means does not use an image representing the entire gaming machine (for example, as shown in FIG. 28, an image representing the entire slot machine 1 is not used as the effect promotion image 65b. You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the display of the promotion display from becoming too large because the image of the gaming machine becomes too large.

  (17) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko, etc.), which outputs sound by means of sound output means (for example, speakers 53, 54, etc.) and output by the sound output means Output by the sound output means in accordance with the setting means (for example, the volume adjuster 57, the volume setting screen, etc.) for setting the volume setting value indicating the output volume to be output, and the volume setting value set by the setting means. Control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for controlling the output sound volume and detection means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for detecting whether or not a game is being played by the player. The means executes volume reduction control for reducing the output volume in accordance with the volume setting value when the detection means detects that the player is not playing a game (for example, as shown in FIG. 17A). Time The volume lowering control is executed at time T2 when t seconds elapse from T1, and the volume setting value (for example, V4) indicating the maximum volume is set by the setting means, and the output volume during the volume lowering control (for example, FIG. 17 (b) is a volume control value (for example, V1) indicating a minimum volume by the setting means, and an output volume (for example, volume control is not executed). The gaming machine may be smaller than the normal control minimum volume in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not the current volume is a volume during volume reduction control.

(18) In the gaming machine of (17) above,
The control means may end the volume reduction control when a predetermined condition (for example, detection of a game played by the player) is established during the volume reduction control.

  According to such a configuration, since the sound volume is quickly restored when the sound volume reduction control is finished, it is possible to enhance the effect.

(19) In the gaming machine of (17) or (18) above,
Regardless of whether or not the volume reduction control is being performed, the output volume of the sound indicating the occurrence of an error may be constant (for example, the output volume of the error in FIG. 17B).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately recognize an error.

(20) In the gaming machine of any of (17) to (19) above,
If the volume setting value is set by the setting means during the volume reduction control (for example, the volume setting value is set from V2 to V4 at time T in FIG. 18A), the setting is performed. The output volume during volume reduction control according to the set volume value (for example, “V4 low” in FIG. 18A) may be controlled.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably set the volume during the volume reduction control.

(21) In the gaming machine of any of (17) to (19) above,
When the volume setting value is set by the setting means during the volume reduction control (for example, the volume setting value is set from V2 to V4 at time T in FIG. 18B), the control means The decrease control may be terminated, and the output volume may be controlled according to the set volume setting value (for example, “V4” in FIG. 18B).

  According to such a configuration, the volume can be restored according to the setting of the volume setting value.

(22) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (eg, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine, etc.)
A volume adjustment means for a game shop (for example, a volume adjuster 57 etc.) capable of setting any one of a plurality of stages (for example, 5 stages (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)) for setting the volume )When,
A player's volume adjusting means (for example, a volume setting screen, a cross key 58) capable of setting any one of a plurality of levels (for example, four levels (1, 2, 3, 4)) for setting the volume. Etc.) and
With
When the player's volume adjusting means is set to a specific stage (for example, player setting 4 in FIG. 21), the volume set by the player's volume adjusting means is the first stage. When it is (for example, store side setting 5 in FIG. 21A), it becomes the first volume (for example, volume 5 in FIG. 21A, etc.) and is set by the volume adjustment means for the game store. When the stage is the second stage (for example, store side setting 4 in FIG. 21B), the second volume (for example, FIG. 21) is different from the first volume (for example, volume 5 in FIG. 21A). 21 (b), etc., while the player's volume control means makes a predetermined stage (for example, the game in FIG. 21) other than the specific stage (for example, the player setting 4 in FIG. 21). Set to 3) The volume is set by the volume adjustment means for the game store when the stage set by the volume control means for the game store is the first stage (for example, the store side setting 5 in FIG. 21A). A gaming machine characterized in that the set level is the same volume (for example, volume 3 in FIG. 21) as that in the second stage (for example, store side setting 4 in FIG. 21 (b)). It may be.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to satisfy the demand of the game store while making it difficult for the player to mistake the current volume.

(23) A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) that can generate a prize according to the display result,
Game value storage means (for example, RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, etc.) for storing game values (for example, credits, etc.) owned by the player;
Volume setting means (for example, a player side setting switch 70) for performing volume setting (for example, setting of the second volume level), which is a setting related to the volume, based on a setting operation by the player;
A settlement means (for example, a settlement switch 10) that settles the game value stored in the game value storage means based on a settlement operation by the player;
A settlement command output means for outputting a settlement command that can specify that the settlement operation has been performed by the player (for example, a process for outputting a command by the main control unit 41);
Initialization means for performing initialization of the volume setting performed by the volume setting means (for example, initialization processing for returning the volume to a default value by the sub-control unit 91);
With
The initialization unit does not perform the initialization at the timing when the settlement operation is performed by the player (for example, timing t1 shown in FIG. 19), while the settlement command output unit outputs the settlement command. The initialization may be performed after elapse of a predetermined period (for example, a period corresponding to three rounds of the demonstration at timings t3 to t6 at the time of non-replay winning shown in FIG. 19).

  According to such a configuration, a certain grace period can be left even when the player is not replaced.

(24) A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and displaying a display result after variably displaying the variable display unit, In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1 or the like) that can generate a prize according to the display result,
Game control means for controlling the game (for example, main control unit 41),
Effect control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that produces effects based on control information (for example, commands) transmitted from the game control means;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc.) operated by the player to derive the display result;
An operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effect, etc.) capable of identifiable notification of an operation mode (for example, stop order) of the derivation operation unit;
With
The game control means includes
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery) for determining a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived;
Advantage that is advantageous to the player when the determination result of the advance determination means (for example, internal lottery or the like) becomes a notification target result (for example, notification target role) to be notified (for example, navigation notification). A notification state control means for controlling to a notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed, etc.) in which an operation mode (for example, a stop order advantageous for a player) is notified;
Specific control information (for example, a first internal winning command, a second internal winning command, etc.) relating to the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.) is used as the effect control means (for example, sub-control unit 91, etc.). ) Specific control information transmission means (for example, internal winning command setting process)
Including
Regardless of whether or not the specific control information transmitting means is controlled to the notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed), the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery or the like) When it becomes the notification target result (for example, notification target combination, etc.), it can be specified that the notification target result has been achieved, but the advantageous operation mode (for example, stop order advantageous for the player, etc.) cannot be specified. Specific control information (for example, a second internal winning command or the like) may be transmitted to the effect control means.

  According to such a configuration, fraud is prevented and processing is simplified.

(25) A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is provided, and a display result is derived after variably displaying the variable display unit, In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1 or the like) that can generate a prize according to the display result,
Game control means for controlling the game (for example, the main control unit 41),
Effect control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that produces effects based on control information (for example, commands) transmitted from the game control means;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc.) operated by the player to derive the display result;
An operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effect, etc.) capable of identifiable notification of an operation mode (for example, stop order) of the derivation operation unit;
With
The game control means includes
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery) for determining a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived;
Numerical value setting means for setting different numerical values (for example, winning numbers) for each determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.);
Predetermined to perform predetermined control (for example, setting of internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, reel 2L, 2C, 2R stop control, etc.) according to a numerical value (for example, a winning number) set by the numerical value setting means Control means;
Advantage that is advantageous to the player when the determination result of the advance determination means (for example, internal lottery or the like) becomes a notification target result (for example, notification target role) to be notified (for example, navigation notification). A notification state control means for controlling to a notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed, etc.) in which an operation mode (for example, a stop order advantageous for a player) is notified;
Specific control information for transmitting specific control information (for example, a first internal winning command, a second internal winning command, etc.) related to the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.) to the effect control means. A transmission means;
Including
A predetermined numerical range (for example, 2-19, 23-34, etc.) is set as a numerical value (for example, a winning number) set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result (for example, a notification target combination) is obtained. ) Are assigned consecutive numbers,
The specific control information transmitting means is configured such that a numerical value (for example, a winning number) set by the numerical value setting means is at least the predetermined state in a state other than the notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed). Although it is possible to specify that the result of the notification target (for example, a role to be notified) is in a numerical range (for example, 2-19, 23-34, etc.), the advantageous operation mode (for example, advantageous for the player) The specific control information (for example, the second internal winning command or the like) that cannot specify the specific stop order or the like may be transmitted to the effect control means (for example, the sub control unit 91 or the like).

  According to such a configuration, fraud is prevented and processing is simplified.

(26) In a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, slot machine 1),
First control means (for example, the main control unit 41);
Second control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that performs control according to the control information received from the first control means;
With
The first control means (for example, the main control unit 41 or the like) includes a first timing (for example, at the start of a game) and a second timing (for example, a game) in one unit game (for example, a game). A plurality of types of state control information (for example, control state commands, etc.) capable of specifying the control state of the first control means (for example, the main control unit 41) at a plurality of timings including Including state control information transmitting means for transmitting to the second control means (for example, the sub-control unit 91),
A plurality of types of state control information (for example, a control state command) transmitted by the state control information transmitting unit at one timing are:
A control state that is not changed between the first timing (for example, at the start of the game) and the second timing (for example, at the end of the game) (for example, a stop order that is advantageous to the player) can be specified State control information (for example, control state command 2),
Second state control information that can specify a control state (for example, a gaming state) that can change at a first timing (for example, at the start of a game) and a second timing (for example, at the end of a game). (For example, control state command 1 etc.),
Including
The state control information transmitting means transmits a plurality of types of state control information (for example, control state commands) by common control (for example, control state command batch setting processing) at any timing among the plurality of timings. You may make it do.

  According to such a configuration, the program is not excessively increased while grasping the states of the first control means and the second control means.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the winning number and transmission number of the special role in the 1st internal winning command which a main control part transmits. It is a figure which shows the winning number and transmission number of the general combination and re-game combination in the 2nd internal winning command which a main control part transmits. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal winning command setting process which a main control part performs. It is a figure which shows the navigation number in the pushing order command which a main control part transmits. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the pushing order command setting process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of special combination, the symbol combination of a special combination, and a special combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the winning determination command setting process which a main control part performs. It is the figure which showed the music which a sub control part outputs from a speaker, when performing specific production AE. It is the figure which showed the selection ratio of specific production AE in case sub control part 91 performs specific production. It is a figure which shows an example of a volume controller and a volume setting screen. It is a figure which shows the output volume control content and the output volume in each volume setting value. It is a figure which shows the operation example when a volume setting value is changed during fall control. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the initialization based on settlement operation. It is a figure which shows an example of a volume adjustment means. It is a figure which shows the sound volume output according to the setting of a game store, and the setting of a player. It is a figure for demonstrating the control state command which a main control part transmits with respect to a sub-control part. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the transmission command setting process at the time of the game start which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the control status command batch setting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the command setting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the transmission command setting process at the time of the game completion which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating a 1st promotion effect table. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the 1st promotion effect. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between output control of BGM and execution of a promotion effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution probability of a promotion effect. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the 2nd promotion effect which concerns on a modification.

  The form for implementing the slot machine which concerns on this invention is demonstrated below based on embodiment.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. ) Are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Are arranged as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 3, “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, “cherry a”, “cherry” are respectively provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. A plurality of identifiable symbols such as “b”, “bell”, “replay a”, “replay b”, and “plum” are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at the approximate center of the front door 1b.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4) provided in correspondence with each other, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuous with the see-through window 3. On the other hand, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped from rotating, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a transmissive liquid crystal panel in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element. Thus, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits are used. A MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number among the number of bets, and a settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used to set the bet number are settled; The start switch 7 that is operated when starting the game, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the effect switch 56 that is used for effects are provided by the player. Each is provided so as to be operable.

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b shows a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, and the contents when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12 for displaying an error code, information for identifying the stop order of reels by navigation notification described later, a 1BETLED 14 for informing that the betting number is set to 1, and 2 betting numbers are set. 2BETLED 15 to notify that the bet is set, 3BETLED 16 to notify that the bet number is set to 3, the insertion request LED 17 to notify that the medal can be inserted is lit, and the game by operating the start switch 7 A start valid LED 18 that lights up to indicate that the start operation is valid. Weight in LED19 for notifying, gaming display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing by lighting the effect that while replaying the game is provided by.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid by lighting. An effect LED 56a (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the operation of the effect switch 56 is effective is provided inside the effect switch 56.

  On the inner side of the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 (see FIG. 4) for detecting an error state described later by a predetermined key operation and a reset operation for releasing a stop state described later, A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time during confirmation of the set value, a stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function that controls the stop state at a predetermined trigger, a predetermined switch An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled by the automatic settlement process is activated or not, and a hopper tank provided in the casing 1a with a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 34a (see FIG. 2) side or medal payout exit 9 side is selectively supplied from the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the medal insertion unit 4 and flows to the hopper tank 34a side. Inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting a received medal, medal selector 29 having an insertion port sensor 26 for detecting insertion of a foreign object on the upstream side of the inserted medal sensor 31, and a door open detection switch 25 for detecting the open state of the front door 1b (FIG. 4), and a volume controller 57 for setting the volume.

  In the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. 2, the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are respectively shown. A reel unit 2 comprising detectable reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), an external output board 1000 (see FIG. 4) for outputting an external output signal, and a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are stored. Hopper tank 34a, a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 4), and a payout sensor 34c for detecting the medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4). A hopper unit 34 and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) is provided for detecting that the stored medal has become full.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a function key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state is provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. In the setting change state, a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery described later, and a power source that is operated when turning on / off the power source A switch 39 is provided.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is used as the winning line. It has been established. In the present embodiment, only one pay line is applied, but a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

  In this embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1 are set apart from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3. The operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for stopping the first stop reel is referred to as a first stop operation. The operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for stopping the second stop reel is referred to as a second stop operation. An operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for stopping the third stop reel is referred to as a third stop operation.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination) is displayed on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line LN. If the game stops as a result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the gaming state according to the combination of symbols is shifted. .

  In the present embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in a state where the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all the reels are stopped. Further, one unit of control (game control) for executing a game starts when all the controls associated with the end of the previous game are completed, and when all the controls associated with the end of the game are completed. finish.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are generated. To be supplied. Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

  On the game control board 40, the above-described MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, insertion medal sensor 31, door open The detection switch 25 and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, and reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Detection signals from these connected switches are input. Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit indicator 11, the game auxiliary indicator 12, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, the BET switch valid LED 21, the left , Middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, set value display 24, flow path switching solenoid 30, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, volume controller 57, cross key 58 and power supply board 101 are connected. The above-described hopper motor 34b and the power switch 39 are connected to each other, and these electric components are driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The volume adjuster 57 is for the game store side to set the volume, and can be set in any of five levels. The sub control unit 91 controls the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 by controlling the sound output circuit 94 according to the stage set by the volume adjuster 57 and the stage set by the player. The cross key 58 is operated by the player vertically and horizontally. In this embodiment, the player performs a volume setting operation. When the cross key 58 is operated, a signal corresponding to the operation is output to the sub-control unit 91.

  The game control board 40 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and at the same time, controls the respective parts of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 directly or indirectly, and becomes an oscillation signal of a predetermined frequency. A control clock generation circuit 42 for generating a control clock CCLK, a random number clock generation circuit 43 for generating a random number clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, and a game control board 40, a switch detection circuit 44 that takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41, and a motor drive signal (stepping) output from the main control unit 41. Motor drive circuit 45 for transmitting the motor phase signal) to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 that transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30; and the various displays connected to the game control board 40 with the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 When a voltage drop is detected by monitoring the voltage of the LED drive circuit 47 that transmits to the LED and the power supply supplied to the slot machine 1, a voltage drop signal indicating that is output to the main control unit 41 And a reset circuit 49 that provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the power supply is unstable such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. In addition, presentation devices such as a liquid crystal display 51, presentation effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55 are connected, and these presentation devices are controlled by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the presentation control board 90. It is driven based on this.

  The effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer having a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and I / O port 91d, and a sub control unit 91 for controlling the effect, and a liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for performing display control, an effect effect LED 52, an LED drive circuit 93 for controlling drive of the reel LED 55, a sound output circuit 94 for controlling sound output from the speakers 53, 54, A reset circuit 95 that provides a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time; a switch circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from switches connected to the effect control board 90; A clock device 97 for outputting time information including date information and time information; A power interruption detection circuit 98 that monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a when a voltage drop is detected, and other circuits are mounted. ing.

  Sub CPU91a receives the command transmitted from game control board 40, performs various control for performing an effect, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted in effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. .

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes the timer interrupt process (sub) by generating an interrupt every time the input number of system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, at a certain time interval (about 2 ms). Also, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time. The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value.
The medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in a lottery that affects the player's advantage such as an internal lottery. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

  In the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line (in the present embodiment, all the pay lines are always activated. A winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called a combination is arranged on the winning line. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

  The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition to a game state advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c. Among the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game, but the special flag winning flag is It is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of this embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the winning of each combination described above before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7 At the time of detection). In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value generated by the random number circuit 508b and stored in the random number value register of the random number circuit 508b is set as the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. And, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, according to the numerical data stored in the lottery work and the number of determination values of each combination determined according to the current gaming state, the number of bets and the set value A determination is made as to whether or not winning is permitted.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined in accordance with the internal lottery target, the current gaming state, and the set value are sequentially assigned to the random number for internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  Then, a winning number indicating the result of the internal lottery is set in the RAM 41c. The winning number is used for setting of an internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, reel 2L, 2C, 2R stop control, and the like.

  When a winning combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination determined based on the winning number is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special role is elected, the special role winning flag indicating that the special role is elected is set in the special role storing work, and when the general role is elected, the general role is elected. The winning combination flag indicating the general role is set in the general role storing work. If no winning combination is selected, the special combination storing work and the general combination storing work are cleared.

  Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91. Hereinafter, some of the various commands will be described. Commands other than the following commands may be used.

  The game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the game, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game.

  The ART state command is a command that can specify whether the game is in AT, whether it is in ART, the number of remaining games until the specified number of games is reached, the number of remaining games in the precursor period, and the number of remaining games in ART. Is sent after the gaming state command.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game starts, and is transmitted after the ART state command. The internal winning command includes a first internal winning command that can specify whether or not the special combination is won, and a second internal winning command that can specify whether or not the general combination is won, After the first internal winning command is transmitted, the second internal winning command is transmitted.

The push order command is a command that can specify the stop order, and is when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started, after the internal winning command is transmitted, and with the stop operation of each reel Each time control is performed, it is transmitted after a stop command is transmitted.
In a game in which navigation notification described later is executed, a push order command that can specify a stop order advantageous to the player is transmitted from the start of the game, and in a game in which navigation notification is not executed, an advantageous stop order is provided. A push order command that cannot specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player is transmitted until it is determined, and a push order command that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player is transmitted after the advantageous stop order is determined.

  Since the game state command, the ART state command, and the internal winning command are transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game starts, the game is started by operating the start switch 7 by receiving these commands. Can be specified.

  The ART lottery result command is a command that can specify whether or not the ART lottery or the extra lottery is won, and the number of games of the winning ART or the number of games to be added. When the game is started, the ART lottery or Sent after the internal winning command is transmitted in the game where the extra lottery is performed.

  The stop operation command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel. Sent every time the accompanying stop control is performed.

  The stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. Stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel Is transmitted after the corresponding sliding frame number command is transmitted.

  With the stop operation command and the stop command, it is possible to specify whether the reel to be stopped is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, and stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel. Since it is transmitted every time, by receiving these commands, it is possible to specify that one of the reels has been stopped and the reel to be stopped.

  The game end command is a command that can specify that the game has ended, and is transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch.

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the presence / absence of winning, the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, so that the player stops the third stop reel. This is when the stop switch is pressed and released, and is transmitted after the game end command is transmitted.

  Both the game end command and the winning determination command are transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and then releases the stop switch. By receiving these commands, It is possible to specify that all operations necessary to advance one game have been completed.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute a navigation notification that notifies the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. Can be controlled at an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT).

  When the main control unit 41 controls the AT, the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state, and based on the winning number of the winning navigation notification combination, the player In addition to notifying the stop order that is advantageous to the player and transmitting a push order command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player based on the winning number to the sub-control unit 91, the liquid crystal display 51, etc. The navigation effect using is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute navigation notification and execute a navigation effect by satisfying certain conditions even in a normal state that is not controlled by the AT.

  The gaming state in this embodiment includes RT0 to 4, RB, and BB (RB). Among RT0 to 4, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB have the highest medal payout rate per game and are the most advantageous gaming state. RT0, RT2 and RT4 of RT0-4 have a higher probability of winning a re-gamer, and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1 and 3, compared to RT1 and RT3. It can be said that this is an advantageous state for the player. RT0, 2 of RT0, 2, 4 can be said to be more advantageous to the player than RT4 in that the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT4. RT2 can be said to be more advantageous to the player than RT0 in that there is a high possibility that the number of ART games described later will be added.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 2, the main control unit 41 can execute navigation notification that notifies the player of the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result. It is possible to control the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period.

  When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification by winning the notification target combination corresponding to the gaming state, and the first internal winning command to the sub control unit 91 By transmitting the second internal winning command and the pressing order command, the navigation control by the sub-control unit 91 is executed.

  The navigation effect of the present embodiment notifies the stop order advantageous for the player notified by the navigation notification by displaying the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting the navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54. For example, when informing the stop order of the left middle right stop switch 8L such as “123” (indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop), A stop order image indicating the stop order of 8C and 8R is displayed. In addition, as the navigation voice, for example, “left middle right!” (Indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop) Is output. When the stop order in which the left reel is first stopped is notified, the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as “1--” (indicating that the left reel is the first stop) is indicated. Display stop order images. Further, as the navigation voice, for example, “left!” (Indicating that the left reel is in the first stop) (indicating that the left reel is in the first stop) indicating the stop switch stop order is output. To do. The mode of the navigation effect is not limited to such a mode, and any mode may be used as long as the player can distinguish according to the winning situation. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, but may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs an ART lottery that determines whether or not to control to ART (a state controlled by AT at RT0) when the lottery condition is satisfied. The establishment of the ART lottery condition in the present embodiment is a cherry win. The ART winning probability in the ART lottery is 40%. That is, if a cherry is won, the ART lottery is won with a probability of 40%. Then, the main control unit 41 wins the ART lottery and controls the ART when the precursor period ends. The establishment of the ART lottery condition is not limited to the winning of the cherry, and any condition may be established. Further, the winning probability of ART is not limited to 40%, and may be any probability.

  When controlling to ART, first control to AT. The state from the start of the AT control to the transition to RT0 is also referred to as a preparation state. The main control unit 41 performs navigation notification when the target combination is won in the preparation state.

  Further, after the start of ART, every time one game is consumed, the number of remaining games is decremented by 1, and when the remaining number of games becomes 0, the AT control is terminated. As a result, navigation notification is not executed.

  Further, after the start of ART, when the lottery condition is satisfied before the remaining number of games becomes zero, an extra lottery is performed to determine whether or not to add the number of ART games. The establishment of the lottery condition for the extra lottery in this embodiment is a winning of cherry or watermelon. The winning probability in the extra lottery when the cherry is won is 50%, and the winning probability in the extra lottery when the watermelon is won is 20%. In other words, if the cherry is won, the winning lottery is won with a probability of 50%, and if the watermelon is won, the extra lottery is won with a probability of 20%. When the winning lottery is won, an ART game number lottery for determining the number of ART games is performed, and the number of games won in the ART game number lottery is added to the remaining number of ART games. The establishment of the lottery condition for the extra lottery is not limited to the winning of the cherry and the winning of the watermelon, and any condition may be established. In addition, the winning probability of the extra lottery is not limited to 50% or 20%, and may be any probability.

  Further, after the start of ART, when the lottery condition is satisfied before the remaining number of games becomes 0, it is determined whether or not to shift to an added state in which the probability that the number of ART games is added is higher than during ART. Addition state lottery.

  Further, after the start of ART, if a special combination is won before the remaining number of games becomes 0, the ART is interrupted by the end of RT2, and the counting of the number of ART games is also interrupted accordingly. When a special combination is won during ART, navigation notification is not performed even if the push order bell is won until the special combination wins.

  If the special role is won during ART and the ART is interrupted, the bonus is controlled after the winning special role is won, and the transition is stopped at RT3 after the bonus ends, and RT1 At this time, the AT control is resumed, and the ART is resumed by moving again to RT0 through the preparation state, and the counting of the remaining number of games of the ART is also resumed.

  In addition, RT2 is advantageous to the player in that it is more likely to be given benefits advantageous to the player than RT0 in that the number of ART games is likely to be increased. However, for example, a configuration that is advantageous to the player in terms of a high probability of winning a specific combination, a high probability of winning a specific combination, and a high medal payout rate may be used.

  Thus, the ART controlled by the main control unit 41 is an advantageous state that is advantageous for the player. Further, a privilege advantageous to the player means a right that allows the player to shift to the advantageous state advantageous to the player (winning a lottery for determining whether or not to generate the advantageous state, shifting to the advantageous state. (E.g., winning is permitted), the right to be notified of an operation mode advantageous to the player, the right to be controlled to a gaming state with a high expected value to which a gaming value is given, and the current gaming state are advantageous to the player Such as the right to be notified of whether or not the player is in a gaming state, the period during which the player is controlled to be in an advantageous state (the number of fixed games, the average value of the number of games that vary depending on the end condition, etc.) Alternatively, it may be a benefit that is indirectly advantageous to the player, such as a condition for obtaining a privilege on the Internet, although it is not directly advantageous to the player.

  Next, the control content of the internal winning command transmission process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, a winning number is assigned in advance for each type of lottery subject, and a lottery subject that may be carried over, that is, a special role winning number table in which a winning number for each type of special role is set, A lottery target that is not carried over, that is, a general winning number table in which a winning number for each type of general winning is set is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 41b.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the special role winning number table, when no special role is won, that is, the winning winning number is “0”, the winning number of BB is “1”, The winning number is assigned “1”.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the general winning combination number table, a winning number is assigned to each lottery target combination. As shown in the drawing, in the special combination winning number table and the general combination winning number table, a lottery target for internal lottery and a winning number are set correspondingly.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes an internal lottery process when a start operation is performed, and when any of the special combination and the general combination is won in the internal lottery The winning number corresponding to the lottery subject for which the winning is determined is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and if no winning combination is won, the winning number corresponding to the loss is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The winning number indicating the winning of the general role is cleared at the end of one game, while the winning number indicating the winning of the special role is maintained until the winning special role is won, and the selected special role is won by winning Cleared.

  After setting the winning number, the main control unit 41 executes an internal winning command setting process, and based on the internal winning number set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, the first internal winning command and the second internal winning command The command is set in the command queue, and the first internal winning command and the second internal winning command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the internal winning command setting process, first, the winning number of the special role set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is acquired (Sf1), and the acquired winning number is used as the sub-control unit 91. Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c as a transmission winning number to be transmitted (Sf2), and the first internal winning command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission winning number. The command transmitted by the main control unit 41 is composed of 2 bytes, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command content). When storing the first internal winning command in the command queue, 41 stores MODE indicating that the first internal winning command is in the first byte, and winning for sending the special role in the second byte EXT. Stores the number.

  In the step of Sf3, after storing the first internal winning command, the winning number of the general combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is acquired (Sf4), and the acquired winning number is less than 2. It is determined whether there is (Sf5), less than 20 (Sf6), less than 23 (Sf7), and less than 35 (Sf8). It is determined which of a plurality of predetermined ranges the number is in a predetermined range.

  If it is determined in step Sf5 that the winning number is less than 2, that is, if the winning number is 0 or 1, the acquired winning number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf12). If it is determined in step Sf5 that the winning number is not less than 2 and it is determined in step Sf6 that it is less than 20, that is, if the winning number is one of 2 to 19, 2 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf11). When it is determined that the winning number is not less than 20 in step Sf6 and is less than 23 in step Sf7, that is, when the winning number is any of 20 to 22, the winning number is The winning number for transmission is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf12). If it is determined in step Sf7 that the winning number is not less than 23 and it is determined in step Sf8 that it is less than 35, that is, if the winning number is any of 23 to 34, the winning number for transmission is used. 23 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf9). If it is determined in step Sf8 that the winning number is not less than 35, that is, if the winning number is 35, the winning number is set as a transmission winning number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf12).

  Then, after the transmission winning number for the general role is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the steps Sf9, Sf11, and Sf12, the second internal winning command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission winning number (Sf10). ). When storing the second internal winning command in the command queue, the main control unit 41 stores MODE indicating that it is the second internal winning command in the first byte, and plays a general role in the second byte of EXT. Stores the winning number for transmission.

  After the second internal winning command is stored in the command queue in step Sf10, the internal winning command setting process is terminated.

  As described above, in the internal winning command setting process of the present embodiment, the winning number of the special role set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is set as the winning number for transmission, and the first including the winning number for transmission is included. Set the internal winning command in the command queue.

  Further, in the internal winning command setting process of the present embodiment, the winning number of the general combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is within the first predetermined range (0 to 20, 20 to 22, 35). In this case, the winning number is set as a transmission winning number, and the second internal winning command including the transmission winning number is set in the command queue. Thereby, in the second internal winning command to be transmitted when the winning number within the first predetermined range (0 to 20, 20 to 22, 35) is set in the internal winning, The winning number by internal lottery can be specified based on the winning number for transmission included.

  On the other hand, when the winning number is within the second predetermined range (2 to 19), one winning number (2) included in the second predetermined range is set as the transmitting winning number, and the transmitting winning number is set. The second internal winning command including the number is set in the command queue. Thereby, in the second internal winning command to be transmitted when the winning number within the second predetermined range (2 to 19) is set in the internal winning, the winning number for transmission included in the command is transmitted. On the other hand, it is not possible to specify whether the winning number is in the second predetermined range (2-19), while the winning number is in the second predetermined range (2-19) It is possible to identify a certain thing.

  Further, when the winning number is within the third predetermined range (23 to 34), one winning number (23) included in the third predetermined range is set as the transmitting winning number, and the transmitting winning number is set. The second internal winning command including the number is set in the command queue. Thereby, in the second internal winning command to be transmitted when the winning number within the third predetermined range (23 to 34) is set in the internal winning, the winning number for transmission included in the command is transmitted. On the other hand, it is impossible to specify which of the numbers in the third predetermined range (23 to 34) the winning number is, while the winning number is in the third predetermined range (23 to 34). It is possible to identify a certain thing.

  The first internal winning command and the second internal winning command set in the internal winning command setting process of the present embodiment are sequentially transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  Next, the control content of the push order command transmission process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, navigation numbers (0 to 9) that can identify the stop order of reels by navigation notification are assigned in advance, and among the lottery target combinations, the notification target combination is assigned a navigation number for each type. A navigation number table in which navigation numbers for each type of lottery object combination is set is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 41b. Specifically, navigation numbers corresponding to the order of pressing are set in the navigation number table as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the navigation number table, a navigation number is set for each type of notification target combination among lottery target combinations. For example, “1” is set for the left bell 1, the left bell 2, the left bell 3, and the left bell 4. In addition, for the replays GR11 to 16, a navigation number is set according to the winning situation of the above-described extra lottery. Note that no navigation number is set for a normal replay, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, or common bell that is not a notification target combination among lottery combinations.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 wins the general combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c when the start operation is performed and when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. A push order command setting process for setting a push order command corresponding to the number in the command queue is executed, and the push order command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, in the push order command setting process, first, after acquiring the winning number of the general combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process (Sg1), the predetermined area of the RAM 41c Whether or not the navigation notification is performed (when the navigation notification is performed during AT or non-AT) with reference to a predetermined flag indicating whether the navigation notification is set or not Is determined (Sg2). If it is determined in step Sg2 that the navigation notification is not performed, whether or not the winning combination to be stopped on the winning line LN is confirmed based on the stop status of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the result of the internal lottery. Is determined (Sg5), and if the winning combination is not confirmed in the winning line LN, the standard navigation number (0 in this embodiment) is set as a transmission navigation number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sg6).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the navigation notification is being performed in step Sg2, or if it is determined in step Sg5 that the winning combination to be stopped on the winning line LN has been determined, it is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 41b. Referring to the navigation number table (see FIG. 6), the navigation number corresponding to the winning number of the general combination acquired in step Sg1 is set as a transmission navigation number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

  After the transmission navigation number is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the step of Sg3 or Sg6, the push order command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission navigation number (Sg4). When storing the push order command in the command queue, the main control unit 41 stores MODE indicating the push order command in the first byte, and stores the transmission navigation number in EXT of the second byte.

  After the push order command is stored in the command queue in step Sg4, the push order command setting process is terminated.

  The push order commands set in the push order command setting process of the present embodiment are then sequentially transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  When the sub control unit 91 specifies that the navigation notification is being performed on the main control unit 41 side based on the push order command, the first internal winning command, and the second internal winning command described above. In addition, a navigation effect is performed. When the sub control unit 91 performs the navigation effect, the winning of the notification target role is specified based on the second internal winning command, and the navigation number is other than “0” based on the push order command. That is, when it is specified that the pressing order advantageous to the player is other than the standard pressing order, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a stop order image indicating the stop order according to the navigation number specified based on the pressing order command. To display. In the navigation effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image that suggests a role that may be won based on the second internal winning command.

  Next, the control content of the winning determination command transmission process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, a winning number (0 to 64) is assigned in advance for each type of winning combination for the special combination and the general combination, and a winning number table in which a winning number is set for each type of winning combination is a predetermined number in the ROM 41b. Stored in the area.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, a winning number is assigned for each type of winning combination, that is, for each combination of symbols stopped on the winning line LN. For example, “1” is assigned to “replay a-cherry a-cherry a” of the upper bell 1.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 responds to the combination of symbols stopped on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped after the start operation is performed. A winning determination process for determining whether or not a winning has occurred is executed. In the winning determination process, for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination on the winning line LN is stopped, and the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination is stopped. If it is determined, the winning number table is referred to, and the winning number corresponding to the combination of symbols constituting the stopped winning combination is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, while the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination is set. Is determined not to stop, “0” indicating a loss is set as a winning number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the winning determination process is terminated.

  Then, after executing the winning determination process, the main control unit 41 executes a winning determination command setting process for setting a winning determination command capable of specifying the winning number in the command queue.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the winning determination command setting process, a winning number set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c is acquired based on the winning determination result in the winning determination process (Sh1), and the winning determination command is based on the winning number. Is stored in the command queue (Sh2), and the winning determination command setting process is terminated. When storing the winning determination command in the command queue, the main control unit 41 stores MODE indicating the winning determination command in the first byte, and stores the winning number in EXT of the second byte.

  The winning determination command set in the winning determination command setting process is sequentially transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  In the winning determination command setting process of the present embodiment, a winning determination command including the winning number set in the RAM 41c in the winning determination process is set in the command queue, so that the winning number is converted into a special command that can be specified. The processing load can be reduced without performing the processing.

  In the present embodiment, since a winning number is assigned for each type of winning combination and stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 41b, the sub-control unit 91 that has received the winning determination command including the winning number is based on the winning number. Thus, it is possible to specify a combination of symbols stopped on each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and execute an effect.

  A conventional slot machine has a configuration including a game control unit that controls a game and an effect control unit that controls an effect. The game control unit displays an internal lottery result when a predetermined notification target role is won. Accordingly, it is determined whether or not to control to the AT in which the navigation notification for notifying the operation procedure of the stop switch which is advantageous for the player is executed, and when controlling to the AT, the navigation notification is executed and the internal lottery result Regardless of whether or not the AT is controlled by the AT, the internal winning command is transmitted to the effect control unit, and the effect control unit specifies the internal lottery result based on the internal winning command and controls the game. In the case where the AT is controlled by the AT, the navigation effect is generated to notify the operation procedure advantageous to the player based on the specified internal lottery result.

  In such a configuration, the effect control unit can identify an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player based on the internal winning command regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT. In this way, although the game control unit has not decided to control the AT, an operation procedure advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result is identified from the internal winning command, and the operation procedure is There is a possibility of being notified by the production control unit.

  On the other hand, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment uses the first internal winning command and the general combination that can specify the winning situation of the special role as the internal lottery result as the internal winning command that can specify the internal lottery result. A second internal winning command that can identify the winning status is set in the internal winning command setting process, and the set command can be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. In the internal winning command setting process, it is controlled by the AT. Regardless of whether or not the internal lottery result is a notification target combination, it can be specified that the notification target combination has been won, but in general, it is not possible to specify a stop order advantageous to the player Since the second internal winning command relating to the combination is set, the internal lottery result from the second internal winning command regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT. A common second internal winning command is transmitted regardless of whether or not the AT is controlled without specifying an advantageous stop order for the corresponding player, so that the second internal winning command can be transmitted. This process can be simplified, and even if fraud is made on the side of the sub-control unit 91, it is possible to prevent the stop order that is advantageous for the player from being notified by the navigation effect without being controlled by the AT.

  Next, the specific effect executed by the sub control unit 91 in the present embodiment will be described. The specific effect in the present embodiment is a continuous effect over four games that are a specific period, and is an effect that suggests a lottery result regarding ART. For example, the specific effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 when controlled by ART is an effect suggesting the winning result of the extra lottery. Further, for example, the specific effect executed by the sub-control unit 91 when not controlled by the ART is an effect suggesting the winning result of the ART lottery.

  For example, when the cherry, which is the ART lottery condition, is won when the sub-control unit 91 is not controlled by the ART, the sub-control unit 91 executes a specific effect over four games from the game won by the cherry. Further, as a continuous effect over four games, for example, if a character A who is a friend and a character B who is an enemy fight, and the character A who is a friend wins the enemy character B in the fourth game of the continuous effect, ART If the enemy character B wins the friendly character A, it is an effect that suggests that the ART is not won.

  The specific period is not limited to four games, and may be any period. For example, it may be one game or a period of two or more games. In other words, the specific effect is not limited to a continuous effect over four games, and may be any effect. For example, it may be an effect for one game or a continuous effect for two or more games.

  In addition, the specific effects in the present embodiment include five types of effects of specific effects A to E with different music output from the speakers 53 and 54. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating music that the sub control unit 91 outputs from the speakers 53 and 54 when executing the specific effects A to E in the present embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the specific effect A is an effect of outputting the music A in the first to fourth games. The specific effect B is an effect of outputting the music A in the first game and outputting the music B in the second to fourth games. The specific effect C is an effect in which the music A is output in the first game, the music B is output in the second game, and the music C is output in the third to fourth games. The specific effect D is an effect in which the music A is output in the first game, the music B is output in the second game, the music C is output in the third game, and the music D is output in the fourth game. The specific effect E is an effect in which the music A is output in the first game, the music B is output in the second game, the music C is output in the third game, and the music E is output in the fourth game.

  That is, the specific effect A is a specific effect that outputs one piece of music during four games that are specified periods. Further, the specific effects B to E are specific effects for outputting a plurality of music pieces during the four games that are the specific period. Note that the songs A to E are different songs.

  Moreover, the sub-control part 91 outputs a new music triggered by the player's operation when executing a specific effect of outputting a plurality of music. For example, when executing the specific effect E, the sub-control unit 91 starts outputting the music piece A triggered by the player operating the start switch 7 that is the start operation of the first game. Further, the sub-control unit 91 starts to output the music B when the player operates the start switch 7 which is the start operation of the second game. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 starts outputting the music piece C in response to the start switch 7 that is the start operation of the third game being operated by the player. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 starts to output the music E when the start switch 7 that is the start operation of the fourth game is operated by the player. Similarly, for other specific effects, the sub-control unit 91 outputs a new song triggered by the player's operation in the specific effect of outputting a plurality of songs.

  Note that if the music to be output does not change to a new music, the sub-control unit 91 continuously outputs the previous music. For example, when executing the specific effect B, the sub control unit 91 starts outputting the music piece A triggered by the player operating the start switch 7 which is the start operation of the first game. Further, the sub-control unit 91 starts to output the music B when the player operates the start switch 7 which is the start operation of the second game. In the specific effect B, the music B is also output in the third game and the fourth game, so the sub-control unit 91 also controls the second game even when the start switch 7 that is the start operation of the third game is operated by the player. The music B output from the second game is continuously output, and the music B output from the second game is continuously output even when the start switch 7 which is the start operation of the fourth game is operated by the player. .

  The sub-control unit 91 executes any one of the specific effects A to E when executing the specific effect. In the present embodiment, the selection ratio of the specific effects A to E is different between the case where the sub-control unit 91 executes the specific effect when the ART is won and the case where the specific effect is executed when the ART is not selected. FIG. 15A is a diagram showing the selection ratios of the specific effects A to E when the sub control unit 91 executes the specific effect when the ART is won. As shown in the drawing, the sub-control unit 91 executes the specific effect A at a rate of 10%, executes the specific effect B at a rate of 15%, and executes a specific effect B at a rate of 20% when executing the specific effect at the time of ART winning. The specific effect C is executed, the specific effect D is executed at a rate of 25%, and the specific effect E is executed at a rate of 30%.

  FIG. 15B is a diagram showing the selection ratios of the specific effects A to E when the sub control unit 91 executes the specific effects when the ART is not won. As shown in the drawing, the sub-control unit 91 executes the specific effect A at a rate of 70% and executes the specific effect B at a rate of 18% when executing the specific effect when the ART is not won. The specific effect C is executed, the specific effect D is executed at a rate of 2%, and the specific effect E is executed at a rate of 0%. That is, the sub-control unit 91 does not necessarily execute the specific effect E when the ART is not won.

  Therefore, when the sub control unit 91 executes the specific effect E, the ART is always won. Also, the music E is output from the speakers 53 and 54 only in the specific effect E. Therefore, when the music E is output among the music A to E, the ART is always won, which is advantageous for the player. Thereby, the player can recognize that the ART is elected whenever the music E is output among the music A to E, and can improve the interest of the game.

  Further, when executing a specific effect at the time of winning ART, the sub-control unit 91 executes a specific effect (specific effect A) for outputting one piece of music at a rate of 10%, and outputs a plurality of songs at a rate of 90%. A specific effect (specific effects B to E) is executed. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 executes a specific effect (specific effect A) for outputting one piece of music at a rate of 70% and executes a plurality of pieces of music at a rate of 30% when executing the specific effect when the ART is not won. The specific effect (specific effects B to E) to be output is executed. That is, the sub control unit 91 controls the main control unit 41 to ART after the specific period of executing the specific effect, rather than the case where the main control unit 41 does not control to ART after the specific period of executing the specific effect. In the case, the ratio of executing a specific effect that outputs a plurality of music pieces is higher. Therefore, when a specific effect that outputs a plurality of music pieces is executed, the feeling of expectation of winning the ART and being controlled by the ART increases. Thereby, a player's expectation can be effectively excited by specific production, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  Furthermore, the sub-control unit 91 executes the specific effects (specific effects D to E) for outputting four types of music at a rate of 55% when executing the specific effects at the time of ART winning. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 executes a specific effect (specific effect D) for outputting four types of music at a rate of 2% when the specific effect is executed when the ART is not won. Therefore, among the specific effects (specific effects B to E) for outputting a plurality of music pieces, when the specific effects for outputting four types of music are executed, the expectation of winning the ART and being controlled by the ART is increased. . Thereby, a player's expectation can be effectively excited by specific production, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  Note that the selection ratio of the specific effects A to E when executing the specific effects at the time of winning the extra lottery may be the same as the selection ratio of the specific effects A to E when executing the specific effects at the time of winning the ART. Further, the selection ratio of the specific effects A to E when the specific effects are executed when the extra lottery is not won is the same as the selection ratio of the specific effects A to E when the specific effects are executed when the ART is not won. Good. Thereby, since the music output in the specific effect varies depending on the lottery result of the extra lottery, the player's expectation can be effectively increased by the specific effect, and the interest of the game can be improved. For example, when a specific effect that outputs a plurality of music pieces is executed, the expectation that the addition lottery is won and the addition control of the number of ART games is executed increases. Thereby, a player's expectation can be effectively excited by specific production, and the interest of a game can be improved. In addition, for example, when the music E is output from the music A to E, it is possible to recognize that it is always added and the lottery is won, and the fun of the game can be improved. Also, for example, if a specific effect that outputs four types of music is executed among the specific effects (specific effects B to E) for outputting a plurality of music pieces, an extra lottery is won and the number of ART games is increased. The expectation that control will be executed increases. Thereby, a player's expectation can be effectively excited by specific production, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  Next, control of the output volume output from the speakers 53 and 54 under the control of the sub control unit 91 will be described. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can output sound from the speakers 53 and 54 at output levels of four levels of volume setting values V1 to V4 (V1, V2, V3, and V4). For example, the output volume of music A to E output in a specific effect can be set in four stages of volume setting values V1 to V4 (V1, V2, V3, V4). If the volume setting value is different, the output volume is also different, the output volume of V1 is the lowest, the output volume is increased in the order of V2, V3, and the output volume of V4 is the highest. Note that the output volume of V1 may be 0, that is, silence.

  Next, the volume adjustment of the game store and the player will be described. FIG. 16A is a diagram showing an example of a volume adjuster 57 used for volume adjustment in a game store. The amusement shop sets one of the volume setting values of the volume setting values V1 to V4 (V1, V2, V3, V4) by rotating the triangular knob of the volume controller 57. Is possible. The volume setting value in the volume adjuster 57 illustrated in FIG. 16A is V2.

FIG. 16B is a diagram showing an example of a volume setting screen used for adjusting the player's volume.
The volume setting screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The player can set any one of the volume setting values among the plurality of volume setting values V1 to V4 (V1, V2, V3, V4) with the cross key 58 on the volume setting screen. In this embodiment, when the player presses the cross key 58 to the left, the volume setting value becomes small, and when the cross key 58 is pressed to the right, the volume setting value becomes large. When the player presses the cross key 58 upward, the displayed volume setting value can be set. The volume setting value on the volume setting screen illustrated in FIG. 16B is V3.
Note that the player can end the volume setting screen by pressing the effect switch 56.

  The sub-control unit 91 controls the output volume output from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the volume setting value of the volume adjuster 57 at the time of activation. That is, the volume setting value of the volume adjuster 57 is the default at the time of activation. When the volume setting value is set on the volume setting screen by the player, the sub-control unit 91 controls the output volume output from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the set volume setting value. Further, when the volume setting value is set in the volume adjuster 57, the sub control unit 91 controls the output volume output from the speakers 53 and 54 in accordance with the set volume setting value. As described above, the sub control unit 91 controls the output volume output from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the setting value last set on the volume adjuster 57 or the volume setting screen.

  The sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs normal control and volume reduction control (hereinafter referred to as “decrease control”) as control for the output volume. Normal control is volume control in a state where a game is played by a player. The decrease control is volume control when a predetermined period of time has passed without a player playing a game, and is controlled so that the output volume is lower than normal control. The sub-control unit 91 ends the sound volume reduction control when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the sound volume reduction control. In the present embodiment, the predetermined condition is a condition of “detecting that a player has played a game”.

  In the present embodiment, detection of whether or not a game is being played by the player is performed based on the player's operation. When a player's operation is detected, it is determined that a game is being played by the player. When a state where no player's operation has been detected has passed for a predetermined period of time, the player has not played a game. judge.

In the present embodiment, the player's operation for detecting whether or not the player is playing a game includes the operation of the MAXBET switch 6, the operation of the start switch 7, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R, and the checkout switch. 10 operations and 5 operations for inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4. Therefore, even if the cross key 58 and the effect switch 56 that are not included in these operations are operated, it is determined that no game is played by the player.
Even if the volume adjuster 57 is operated, since this operation is not an operation by the player, it is determined that no game is played by the player.

  The above five operations are detected by the main control unit 41, and commands indicating that they have been operated are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 executes the decrease control when a predetermined period has elapsed after receiving a command indicating that the command has been operated. More specifically, after receiving a command indicating that the command has been operated, a thread A that measures a period in which the state in which the command is not received continues and a thread B that executes the decrease control are sub-control unit 91. Works with. When the predetermined period elapses, the thread A transmits a message notifying the thread B that the predetermined period elapses. When thread B receives this message, it executes the degradation control. Furthermore, when the thread A receives a command indicating that an operation has been performed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed without receiving a command, the thread A transmits a message notifying the operation to the thread B. When thread B receives this message, it ends the decrease control and returns to the normal control.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the output volume control content and the output volume at each volume setting value. In the timing chart of FIG. 17A, the horizontal axis indicates time, and the vertical axis indicates the presence / absence of a player's operation detection and the control state. As shown in FIG. 17 (a), at the time T2 when the player's operation is not detected at the time T1 during the normal control and the state in which the player's operation is not detected is passed for a predetermined period t seconds, The controller 91 switches from normal control to decrease control. Then, at time T3 when the player's operation is detected during the decrease control, the sub-control unit 91 ends the decrease control and switches to the normal control. As the sound volume reduction control ends in this manner, the sound volume is quickly restored, so that the effect can be enhanced.

  FIG. 17B is a diagram showing output volume at the time of normal control and reduction control at each volume setting value. As shown in FIG. 17B, an output volume at the time of normal control and an output volume at the time of reduction control are provided for each volume setting value. During normal control, as described above, the output volume of V1 is the lowest, the output volume is increased in the order of V2 and V3, and the output volume of V4 is the highest. In addition, in the present embodiment, the output volume at the time of reduction control is the lowest in the output volume of V1, the output volume is increased in the order of V2, V3, and the output volume of V4 is the highest. In this way, in the decrease control, the output volume is decreased according to the volume setting value, and when the volume setting value is large, the output volume can be increased accordingly even during the decrease control. If it is small, the output volume can be reduced even during the reduction control, so that the intention of the setter can be reflected even during the reduction control.

  As for the sound indicating the occurrence of an error, as shown in FIG. 17B, the output volume is constant regardless of whether or not the volume reduction control is being performed, and regardless of the volume setting value. Can be recognized.

  In the present embodiment, the volume setting value V4 indicating the maximum volume is set, and the volume setting value V1 indicating the minimum volume is set as the output volume during the volume reduction control ("decrease control maximum volume" in FIG. 17B). It is smaller than the output volume (normal control minimum volume) when set and the volume reduction control is not executed. This makes it possible to determine whether or not the current volume is a volume during volume reduction control.

  The reason why determination is possible will be described. First, "The volume setting value indicating the maximum volume is set and the output volume during the volume reduction control is smaller than the output volume when the volume setting value indicating the minimum volume is set and the volume reduction control is not executed. "Indicates that the output volume during normal control and the output volume during reduction control are clearly separated on the basis of a certain output volume. Therefore, when the output volume is lower than the reference, it can be determined that the reduction control is being performed, and when the output volume exceeds the reference, it can be determined that the normal control is being performed. As an example of this reference, an arbitrary output volume value in a section from the maximum volume during the decrease control to the minimum volume during the normal control in FIG. If the output volume during the decrease control is greater than the output volume during the normal control, the above-described criterion does not exist, and it cannot be determined whether the decrease control is being performed.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to determine whether or not the current volume is a volume during volume reduction control, but effects other than this effect can also be obtained. For example, if the output volume at the time of lowering control is larger than the output volume at the time of normal control, the output volume of a game machine that is not being played is greater than the output volume of a game machine that is being played. An unnatural phenomenon that the sound of the adjacent gaming machine is louder than the sound of the gaming machine that the player is playing when the gaming machine adjacent to the gaming machine that the player is playing is empty To do. This is very annoying for the player. According to the present embodiment, since the output volume at the time of lowering control is always smaller than the output volume at the time of normal control, the above-mentioned unnatural phenomenon does not occur, and the player is comfortable without bothering the player. A special effect of providing a gaming environment can be obtained.

  For example, some conventionally known gaming machines reduce the volume of game sound when a situation in which no game is played is detected. Some game sounds can be set in volume. In such a known gaming machine, the volume of the game sound is low in both cases where a situation where no game is played is detected and when the volume of the game sound is set to be low. Become. Therefore, when the currently output volume is low, it is difficult to determine whether the volume has been reduced by detecting a situation in which no game is played or whether the volume has been reduced by setting the volume of the game sound.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the volume setting value indicating the maximum volume is V4, and the volume setting value indicating the minimum volume is V1. The output volume during the decrease control when the volume setting value V4 is set (the decrease control maximum volume in FIG. 17) is the output volume during the normal control when the volume setting value V1 is set (FIG. 17). Normal control minimum volume). That is, the maximum volume (indicating the maximum volume) during the lower control than the minimum volume during normal control (the output volume during normal control when the volume setting value V1 indicating the minimum volume is set, the normal control minimum volume). The volume during the decrease control when the volume setting value V4 is set, and the maximum volume for the decrease control) are smaller. As a result, even if the currently output volume is low, it is possible to determine whether the volume is low due to detection of a non-game situation or whether the volume is low due to the setting of the volume of the game sound It is.

  Next, two operation examples when the volume setting value is changed by the volume adjuster 57 or the volume setting screen during the decrease control (example of setting change operation during decrease control) will be described. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an operation example when the volume setting value is changed during the decrease control. FIG. 18 illustrates an example in which the volume setting value is changed from V2 to V4. Further, the horizontal axis of the graph shown in FIG. 18 indicates time, the vertical axis indicates output volume, and T is the time when the setting is changed. On the vertical axis, “V1 low”, “V2”, and the like, and “Low” or “Through” are added to the output volumes V1 to V4. The output volume to which “T” is attached indicates the output volume during normal control. For example, “V1 low” indicates the output volume of V1 during the reduction control, and “V2” indicates the output volume of V2 during the normal control.

  FIG. 18A is a diagram showing an example (part 1) of the change control setting change operation. In the example of the setting change operation at the time of reduction control (part 1), when the volume setting value is set to V4 at time T in the state where the volume setting value is set to V2, the output volume of V4 during the reduction control is set. It is an operation example. That is, when the volume setting value is set during the volume reduction control, the sub control unit 91 controls the output volume during the volume reduction control according to the set volume setting value. According to the example of the setting change operation at the time of lowering control (part 1), the volume during the volume lowering control can be suitably set.

  FIG. 18B is a diagram illustrating an example (part 2) of the change control setting change operation. In the example of the setting change operation at the time of lowering control (part 2), when the volume setting value is set to V4 at time T in the state where the volume setting value is set to V2, the lowering control is terminated and V4 in the normal control is set. It is an example of an operation | movement used as the output volume of. That is, when the volume setting value is set during the volume reduction control, the sub-control unit 91 ends the volume reduction control and controls the output volume according to the set volume setting value. According to this example 2 of the setting change operation during lowering control, the volume can be restored according to the setting of the volume setting value.

  The setting change operation example (No. 1) during the reduction control is effective when the lowering control is desired because the game is not played even if the volume setting value is changed. This is an example of operation suitable for the amusement shop side because power saving is achieved by continuing the lowering control. On the other hand, the setting change operation example (No. 2) at the time of lowering control is effective when it is desired to listen to the actual normal sound volume even during the lowering control. This is an operation example suitable for the player side because some players first set the volume before the game.

  As described above, when the volume setting value is set in the volume adjuster 57, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment performs control by the setting change operation example (1) during the decrease control, and sets the volume on the volume setting screen. When the value is set, the control is performed by the setting change operation example (No. 2) during the decrease control. As another example, it may be possible to set which of the two control examples shown in the lower control setting change operation described above is performed, or only one of the two control examples of the lower control setting change operation may be controlled. You may make it perform.

  The details of the output volume control described above can also be applied to pachinko. The pachinko is provided with a speaker, and the volume can be set. An effect control board capable of controlling the output volume is also provided. The difference from the slot machine is a means for detecting whether or not a game is being played by the player. In pachinko, for example, it is detected using a hitting operation handle. Since this hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the amount of operation by the player, whether or not the player is playing a game depending on whether the operation amount of the hitting operation handle is zero or not Detect whether or not. In such a configuration, the production control board has a volume setting value indicating the maximum volume, an output volume during the volume reduction control, a volume setting value indicating the minimum volume, and the volume reduction control is not executed. The control content of the output volume according to the present embodiment can be applied to the pachinko by controlling the output volume to be smaller than the current output volume.

[Initialization based on checkout operation]
Next, initialization based on the adjustment operation for the production setting will be described. The production setting described with reference to FIG. 19 includes not only the volume setting but also the light quantity setting of the liquid crystal display 51 and the production effect LED 52.

  FIG. 19 is a timing chart for explaining initialization based on the settlement operation. The timing chart shown in FIG. 19 includes a line indicating the timing when the settlement operation is performed by the player, a line indicating the timing when the settlement command is output by the main control unit 41, the timing controlled in the demo state, and its period And a line indicating whether the production setting is custom or default. Furthermore, the line indicating the timing controlled during the demo state and the period thereof, and the line indicating whether the production setting is custom or default are each in the case of non-replay winning, that is, no BET (no betting number setting). And the state at the time of a replay winning, that is, a state with a BET (with a bet number setting).

  As shown in FIG. 19, when the settlement operation is performed at the timing t1, the player may not be replaced yet, so the effect setting is not initialized regardless of whether or not a replay winning is made. Thereafter, at timing t2, a settlement command is output from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91.

  Since there is no BET at the time of non-replay winning, when the settlement command is output from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 controls the demo state at timing t3. The demo state continues to be controlled until the wager number is set again. Then, at the timing t6 when the demonstration effect makes three rounds, the effect setting is initialized.

On the other hand, since there is a BET at the time of replay winning, even if the settlement command is output from the main control unit 41, it is not controlled to the demo state by the sub control unit 91 at timing t3.
Further, as long as there is a BET, the demo state is not controlled and initialization is not performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, at the timing t1 when the player performs the settlement operation, the presentation setting including the volume setting is not initialized, and the demonstration state is set to 3 laps (about approximately after the settlement command is output). Initialization is performed at timing t6 after elapse of 3 minutes. For this reason, even if the player does not change after the settlement operation, the production setting can be maintained until the demonstration state has passed 3 laps (about 3 minutes) after the settlement command is output. There will be no dissatisfaction with the player who made the game.

  When a replay winning is occurring, even if a settlement operation is performed by the player, it is not controlled in the demo state. As a result, the initialization of the effect setting including the volume setting is not performed even at the timing t6. For this reason, when there is a possibility that the player may not be replaced after the settlement operation as in the case where a replay winning has occurred, the effect setting can be maintained. On the other hand, when a replay winning has not occurred, initialization is performed at a timing t6 when the player performs a settlement operation and the demo state has passed three laps (about 3 minutes). For this reason, when there is a possibility that the player may be changed after the settlement operation as in the case where no replay winning has occurred, the initialization can be performed. In this way, it is possible to suitably initialize the effect setting made by the player.

  When there is a possibility that the player will not be replaced after the settlement operation as in the case where a replay winning has occurred, the effect setting is performed even after the settlement operation is performed by the player and the timing t5 is reached. Therefore, the player can continue the game without performing the effect setting again.

  When the initialization is performed, the effect setting made by the player is changed to the effect setting made by the store clerk of the game store. More specifically, the volume level and the light intensity level set based on the player's operation are returned to the default values of the volume level and the light intensity level set based on the operation by the store clerk by the initialization. It is. For this reason, when initialization is performed, settings relating to effects can be performed as desired by the store clerk.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the effect setting is performed by an operation by the store clerk, the effect setting performed by the player is changed to the effect setting performed by the store clerk of the game store. More specifically, when the production setting is performed by an operation by the store clerk, the values of the volume level and the light level set based on the operation by the player are the levels of the volume set based on the operation by the store clerk, The default value of the light level is restored. For this reason, when the production setting is performed by the operation by the store clerk, the setting regarding the production can be performed as the store clerk desires.

[Variation of volume adjustment]
The slot machine 1 according to this modification can output sound from the speakers 53 and 54 at a volume of 6 levels of 0 to 5 (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). The volume is different at different stages, and the volume is higher as the stage is larger. Stage 0 is silent. Also in this modification, the output volume when the volume setting value indicating the maximum volume is set and the output volume during the volume reduction control is set when the volume setting value indicating the minimum volume is set and the volume reduction control is not executed. It is smaller than the volume.

  A volume adjusting means for a game store and a volume adjusting means for a player will be described. FIG. 20A is a diagram showing an example of a volume adjuster 57a which is a volume adjusting means for a game store. The amusement shop can be set to any one of a plurality of stages 1 to 5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) by rotating the triangular knob of the volume controller 57a. The larger the set level, the greater the output volume. In the volume controller 57a illustrated in FIG. 20A, it is set at the third stage.

FIG. 20B is a diagram showing an example of a volume setting screen that is a volume adjustment means for a player.
The volume setting screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The player can set at any one of a plurality of stages 1 to 4 (1, 2, 3, 4) with the cross key 58 on the volume setting screen. In this modification, the step is reduced when the player presses the cross key 58 to the left, and the step is increased when the player presses the cross key 58 to the right. When the player presses the cross key 58 upward, the volume can be set at the displayed stage. In the volume setting screen illustrated in FIG. 20B, it is set at the third level. Note that the player can end the volume setting screen by pressing the effect switch 56.

  As described above, in this variation, the game store can be set at any one of the five levels, and the player can be set at any one of the four levels. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a volume output in accordance with a game store setting (hereinafter referred to as “store side setting”) and a player setting (hereinafter referred to as “player setting”).

In the following description, each of the store setting stage, the player setting stage, and the volume level is expressed as follows for the sake of easy understanding. First, the store setting stage is expressed as the store level.
For example, a store side setting level of 3 is expressed as store level 3. Further, the player setting stage is expressed as a player level. For example, a player setting stage of 3 is expressed as a player level 3. Furthermore, the volume level is expressed as a volume level. For example, a volume level of 3 is expressed as volume level 3.

  FIG. 21A is a diagram showing the sound volume at the store level 5. FIG. The volume output in the case of the store level 5 is as follows. First, when the player level is 1, the volume level is 1. When the player level is 2, the volume level is 2. When the player level is 3, the volume level is 3. When the player level is 4, the volume level is 5 instead of the volume level 4. Further, the volume at the time of power-on of the slot machine 1 at the store level 5 is output at the sound level 5 according to the set stage 5.

  FIG. 21B is a diagram showing the sound volume at store levels 2 to 4 (2, 3, 4). The volume output in the case of store levels 2 to 4 is as follows. First, when the player level is 1, the volume level is 1. When the player level is 2, the volume level is 2. When the player level is 3, the volume level is 3. When the player level is 4, the volume level is 4. Further, the volume at the time of power-on of the slot machine 1 at the store level 2 is output at the sound level 2 according to the set stage 2. The volume of the slot machine 1 when the power is turned on at the store level 3 is output at the sound level 3 according to the set stage 3. The volume of the slot machine 1 when the power is turned on at the store level 4 is output at the sound level 4 in accordance with the set stage 4.

  As described above, when the store level is 2 to 4, the volume at the time of power-on of the slot machine 1 is different, but the output volume is the same regardless of the player level.

FIG. 21 (c) is a diagram showing the volume at the store level 1. First, when the player level is 1, the volume level is 0. When the player level is 2, the volume level is 2. When the player level is 3, the volume level is 3. When the player level is 4, the volume level is 4. Further, the volume when the slot machine 1 is turned on at the store level 1 is a volume level 2.
The reason for setting the volume level 2 instead of the volume level 1 is that the output at the volume level 1 is not performed in the case of the store level 1.

  Thus, in this modification, the volume when set at a specific stage on the volume setting screen is the first volume when the stage set by the volume adjuster 57a is the first stage, and the volume is adjusted. When the stage set by the device 57a is the second stage, the second volume is different from the first volume. On the other hand, the volume when set to a predetermined stage other than a specific stage on the volume setting screen is the stage set by the volume controller 57a when the stage set by the volume controller 57a is the first stage. Is the same volume as in the second stage.

  That is, in this modification, when the store side setting is different, there are a player setting that is output at different volumes and a player setting that is output at the same volume. First, as an example in which the store side setting is different, a case of store level 5 (FIG. 21A) and store levels 2 to 4 (FIG. 21B) will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B described above, the volume set at the specific stage (player level 4) on the volume setting screen is the level set by the volume adjuster 57a. When the first level (store level 5) is set, the first volume (volume level 5) is obtained, and the level set by the volume controller 57a is the second level (any level of the store levels 2 to 4). Becomes a second volume (any one of volume levels 2 to 4) different from the first volume (volume level 5).

  On the other hand, the volume when set to a predetermined stage (any one of player levels 1 to 3) other than a specific stage (player level 4) on the volume setting screen is set by the volume adjuster 57a. The volume is the same when the stage is the first stage (store level 5) and when the stage set by the volume controller 57a is the second stage (any one of the store levels 2 to 4). The specific stage (player level 4) is a stage where the volume that can be set on the volume setting screen becomes the maximum volume.

  Next, the case of store levels 2 to 4 (FIG. 21 (b)) and store level 1 (FIG. 21 (c)) will be described. As shown in FIGS. 21 (b) and 21 (c), the volume set at a specific stage (player level 1) on the volume setting screen is the level set by the volume adjuster 57a. When it is in one stage (any one of store levels 2 to 4), it becomes the first volume (volume level 1), and the stage set by the volume controller 57a is the second stage (store level 1). Becomes a second volume (volume level 0) different from the first volume (volume level 1).

  On the other hand, the volume when set to a predetermined stage (any one of player levels 2 to 4) other than a specific stage (player level 1) on the volume setting screen is set by the volume adjuster 57a. The volume is the same when the stage is the first stage (any one of store levels 2 to 4) and when the stage set by the volume controller 57a is the second stage (store level 1). The specific stage (player level 1) is a stage where the volume that can be set on the volume setting screen becomes the minimum volume.

  Next, the case of store level 5 (FIG. 21 (a)) and store level 1 (FIG. 21 (c)) will be described. In the case of the store level 5 and the store level 1, there are two cases where the specific stage is the player level 1 and the player level 4. First, a case where the specific stage is the player level 1 will be described.

  The volume when set to a specific stage (player level 1) on the volume setting screen is the first volume (volume level) when the stage set by the volume controller 57a is the first stage (store level 1). 0), and when the level set by the volume controller 57a is the second level (store level 5), the second volume (volume level 1) is different from the first volume (volume level 0).

  On the other hand, the volume when set to a predetermined stage (any one of the player levels 2 and 3) other than a specific stage (player level 1) on the volume setting screen is set by the volume adjuster 57a. The volume is the same when the stage is the first stage (store level 1) and when the stage set by the volume controller 57a is the second stage (store level 5). The specific stage (player level 1) is a stage where the volume that can be set on the volume setting screen becomes the minimum volume.

  Next, a case where the specific level is the player level 4 will be described. The volume when set to a specific stage (player level 4) on the volume setting screen is the first volume (volume level) when the stage set by the volume adjuster 57a is the first stage (store level 1). 4), when the stage set by the volume controller 57a is the second stage (store level 5), the second volume (volume level 5) is different from the first volume (volume level 4).

  On the other hand, the volume when set to a predetermined stage (any one of player levels 2 and 3) other than a specific stage (player level 4) on the volume setting screen is set by the volume adjuster 57a. The volume is the same when the stage is the first stage (store level 1) and when the stage set by the volume controller 57a is the second stage (store level 5). The specific stage (player level 5) is a stage where the volume that can be set on the volume setting screen becomes the maximum volume.

  As described above, the example of the player setting that is output at a different volume and the player setting that is output at the same volume when the store side setting is different has been described with reference to FIG. 21, but the example illustrated in FIG. It is not limited to. For example, there are cases in which three player levels of the maximum, minimum, and middle (stages other than the maximum and minimum) match or do not match.

[Modification of Processing for Main Control Unit 41 to Send Command]
A modification of the process for the main control unit 41 to transmit a command will be described.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment updates and updates various control states (for example, whether or not a gaming state or a navigation notification is executed) at the start of the game. Controls related to the game (for example, internal lottery, navigation notification, lottery regarding the advantageous state advantageous to the player, etc.) are performed based on the controlled state, and at the end of the game, the result of the game (for example, each reel Various control states are maintained or updated in accordance with the combination of symbols stopped and the result of the lottery regarding the advantageous state. Also, at the start and end of the game, control state commands that can specify various control states at that time are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Note that the control state includes a plurality of types of states that are uniquely set according to the gameability, design concept, etc. of each model of the slot machine 1, and the number of control state commands is the type of the control state. It is set according to the number.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the control state command that can specify the control state is a control state that can specify a control state that can change between the start and end of the game in one unit of the control state. A command 1 and a control state command 2 that is specific to the game and can specify a control state that does not change between the start of the game and the end of the game.

  The control state command 1 includes a plurality of gaming state related commands that can specify the control state related to the gaming state in the main control unit 41, and AT control as an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player during the AT. A plurality of AT related commands A capable of specifying a control state related to being present, and a plurality of AT related commands B capable of specifying a control state related to non-AT, that is, control of the AT is not being performed, The control state command 2 includes a plurality of in-game unique information commands that can specify a control state unique to the game.

  The game state related command includes, for example, a command that can specify the game state in the main control unit 41, and a game state that is transferred when a predetermined number of games are played. A command that can specify the number of remaining games until the controlled gaming state ends, and when the gaming state is shifted by paying out a predetermined number of medals, A command or the like that can specify the number of remaining medals until the game state is completed is included.

  The AT-related command A includes, for example, a command that can specify the number of rights controlled by the AT as an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and the remaining games in which the AT controlled by the game is continued. Commands that can specify the number are included.

  The AT-related command B includes, for example, a command that can specify the cumulative number of normal games performed in a normal state in which no AT control is performed after the previous AT control is completed, When the number of games reaches a predetermined number of games, when the player is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, a command that can specify the number of remaining games until the advantageous state is controlled, and the right to be controlled by the AT is granted. And the number of remaining games until the control of the AT is started.

  The in-game unique information command group is controlled by, for example, an AT command that can specify the winning status of an AT lottery that determines whether or not to grant the right to be controlled by the AT as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. A command that can specify the additional number of games, a command that can be determined according to the result of the internal lottery at the start of the game, a stop order that is advantageous for the player, and a command that can be determined according to the internal lottery result at the start of the game A command that can specify the type of effect (for example, a freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined period, a reel effect that is performed using a reel in the freeze state, an effect that suggests an internal lottery result, etc.).

  As described above, in the first command transmitted from the main control unit 41 of this embodiment to the sub-control unit 91, the first byte (MODE) represents the command classification, and the second byte (EXT) represents the command. It represents the content. Each command included in the control state command is also composed of 2 bytes like the other commands. In particular, as shown in FIG. 22, the MODE of a series of commands included in the control state command is transmitted. It is set to a continuous numerical value (B0 to CF in this embodiment) corresponding to the order.

  In addition, data indicating specific command contents to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 as EXT in each command included in the control state command is set in a predetermined data address area of the RAM 41c corresponding to each data. Similarly to the MODE value, the data address of each data is set to be a continuous numerical value corresponding to the transmission order, and the initial value (the first of the control state commands) is set. Are obtained by sequentially performing addition processing (processing for adding 1) starting from the data address of the command transmitted to.

  Next, a process for transmitting a command executed by the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment, which is a game start transmission command setting process executed at the start of the game, will be described.

  When the game start operation is performed, the main control unit 41 executes a winning number setting process, and sets a winning number that can identify the winning status of the internal lottery in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c according to the result of the internal lottery. After that, stop order data setting processing is executed, stop order data that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result or stop order that is advantageous to the player cannot be specified, but a standard push order (for example, Stop order data that can specify the first left stop) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. Thereafter, a transmission command setting process at the start of the game is executed, a control state command that can specify the control state at the start of the game, an internal winning command that includes a winning number that can specify the internal lottery result, Set to command queue to send to.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the game start time transmission command setting process, first, a control state update process for updating a corresponding control state among a plurality of control states in accordance with the start of the game is executed (Sa1). . In the control state update process, among the control states, for example, the gaming state, the number of games remaining until the predetermined gaming state ends, the number of remaining medals until the predetermined gaming state ends, the cumulative number of normal games For example, the control state determined by the result of the previous game is maintained without being updated.

  After executing the control state update process in the step of Sa1, the control state command batch setting process for collectively setting the above-described command group included in the control state command capable of specifying each control state in the command queue is executed ( Sa2).

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the control state command batch setting process, the MODE value set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the initial value (in this embodiment, the MODE of the game state related command included in the control state command). B0) is set (Sb1). Further, the value of the data address set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the initial value (the address value of the area where the game state related command data is stored) (Sb2). Further, the value of the processing count set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the number of commands included in the control state command group (Sb3).

  Thereafter, the timer interrupt is set to disabled (Sb4), and the MODE of a predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the command queue in a state where the timer interrupt is disabled (Sb5). Then, the data stored in the area of the RAM 41c at the address corresponding to the value of the data address is acquired, set as EXT in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sb6), and the EXT is set in the command queue (Sb7).

  Thereafter, a timer interruption waiting process is executed (Sb8). In the timer interrupt waiting process, the timer interrupt is set to “permitted”, waits until the timer interrupt process (main) is performed, and returns to the caller process after the timer interrupt process (main) is completed. In the timer interrupt process (main), the normal time command transmission process is executed every time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed, and the data set in the command queue (MODE and EXT constituting the command) Is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 byte by byte. Therefore, when the timer interrupt waiting process is executed in the step Sb8, the normal command transmission process is executed, and is set first among the MODE and EXT set in the command queue in the steps Sb5 and Sb7. The MODE is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 as the first byte of the command.

  After the timer interrupt wait process in step Sb8 is completed, the timer interrupt wait process is executed again (Sb9). As a result, EXT set later in MODE and EXT set in the command queue in the steps Sb5 and Sb7 is set as the second byte of the command by the normal command transmission process executed in the timer interrupt process (main). It is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and two sets of timer interrupt waiting processes in steps Sb8 and Sb9 are executed, so that one set of MODE and EXT constituting one command is sub-control unit. 91 is transmitted.

  Thereafter, 1 is added to the MODE value of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sb10), and 1 is added to the data address value of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sb11). Then, 1 is subtracted from the value of the number of processes in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sb12), and it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining number of processes after the subtraction is 0 (Sb13). It is determined whether MODE and EXT are set in the command queue for the command.

  When it is determined in step Sb13 that the value of the remaining number of processing times is not 0, that is, for all commands in the control state command group, MODE and EXT have not been set in the command queue, and commands that have not been set in the command queue yet Is left, the process returns to the step of Sb4, and the timer interruption is set to be prohibited again, and the processing of the steps of Sb10 and Sb11 is performed after the processing of the steps of Sb5 to Sb7 is performed. The process of sequentially setting MODE and EXT of commands not yet set in the command queue in the command queue is repeated.

  If it is determined in step Sb13 that the remaining number of processes is 0, that is, if MODE and EXT are set in the command queue for all commands included in the control state command group, the control state command batch setting process is performed. Is terminated, and the process returns to the calling game start command transmission process.

  In the command transmission process at the start of the game, after the control state command batch setting process in the step Sa2 is completed, the internal winning command setting process (first internal winning command) is executed (Sa3), and based on the internal lottery result The MODE and EXT of the first internal winning command that can specify the winning status of the special role are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Thereafter, command transmission processing for setting MODE and EXT in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the command queue is executed (Sa4).

  In the command setting process, as shown in FIG. 25, the timer interrupt is disabled (Sc1), the MODE of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the command queue, and then the EXT of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the command queue. (Sc2). Then, the prohibition of the timer interrupt set in the step of Sc1 is canceled (Sc3), the command setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the game start transmission command setting process.

  After the command setting process in the step of Sa4 is completed, in the game start transmission command setting process, an internal winning command setting process (second internal winning command) is executed (Sa5), and the general combination based on the internal lottery result The second internal winning command MODE and EXT that can identify the winning status of the second is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Thereafter, command transmission processing is executed (Sa6), and MODE and EXT in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c are set in the command queue. The MODE and EXT of the second internal winning command set in the command queue in the command setting process in step Sa6 are interrupted by a timer at a predetermined timing after which the interrupt is performed in the same manner as in the command setting process in Sa4. When the normal command transmission process is executed in the process (main), it is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  After executing the command setting process corresponding to the internal winning command setting process (second internal winning command) in step Sa6, the command setting process is ended, and the game start transmission command setting process is ended. Thereafter, control according to the progress of the game is performed such as rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in accordance with the start operation.

  In the game start transmission command setting process, the main control unit 41 executes the control state command batch setting process to transmit all the control state commands that can be uniquely set for each model of the slot machine 1, and then the internal winning command. An internal winning command that is transmitted in common regardless of the type of the slot machine 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by executing the setting process, and thereafter, control according to the progress of the game is performed. Therefore, it is possible to specify that control according to the progress of the game is started based on the transmission of the common internal winning command. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 receives the common internal winning command, specifies on the main control unit 41 side that the control according to the progress of the game is performed thereafter, and performs the control. The control of the production etc. which respond | corresponds can be started now.

  Next, a process for the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment to transmit a predetermined command at the end of the game will be described based on FIG.

  The main control unit 41 finishes the third stop operation for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R whose rotation control has been started in accordance with the game start operation (when the stop switch for the third stop operation is released). That is, at the end of the game, a transmission command setting process at the end of the game is executed to set the command queue in order to transmit the control state command and the command related to the game result to the sub-control unit 91.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in the game end transmission command setting process, first, the door command MODE and EXT are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c based on the output state of the door opening detection switch 25 (Sd1), and then the command transmission is performed. Processing is executed (Sd2), and MODE and EXT in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c are set in the command queue.

  Thereafter, a control state update process is executed (Sd3), and the corresponding control state is updated based on the end of the game and the game result. In the control state update process, among control states, a combination of symbols stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, a control state that can change according to the game result, for example, a gaming state or a predetermined gaming state is completed. The remaining number of games, the number of rights controlled by the AT, etc. are updated or maintained according to the result of the game, and the control state that changes as the game is played in a predetermined state, for example, a predetermined number The number of remaining medals until the end of the game state, the cumulative number of normal games, the number of remaining games controlled by the AT, etc., are decremented by 1 according to the game being played in the corresponding state. Maintained without being updated or subtracted, and the control result that does not change regardless of the result of the game or the game being played in a predetermined state, for example, the winning situation of the AT lottery, Advantageous stop order for the technique's, is controlled so as to maintain without changing for the type of production.

  After performing the control state update process in the step of Sd3, the control state command batch setting process described above is performed (Sd4), and the control state command 1 and the control state that can specify the control state updated or maintained in the step of Sd3 Command 2 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

After that, a winning number set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c is acquired based on the combination of symbols aligned with the winning line LN, and the winning number command MODE and EXT are set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c based on the winning number. (Sd5) A command transmission process is executed (Sd6), and MODE and EXT in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c are set in the command queue.
Thereafter, in the same manner as the winning number command is set in the command queue in the steps Sd5 and Sd6, a predetermined command to be transmitted upon completion of the game (for example, a payout number command, a game end command, a payout start command, a payout end) For command, error command, etc., MODE and EXT are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and then command transmission processing is executed to set MODE and EXT in the command queue. Then, after setting MODE and EXT in the command queue for all commands to be transmitted with the end of the game, the game end transmission command setting process is terminated. Thereafter, control according to the progress of the game is performed, such as paying out medals and setting a replay according to the result of the game.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment performs the control state command batch setting process when the third stop operation is ended for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R as the second timing, that is, at the end of the game. When executed, the plurality of commands included in the control state command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment performs a control state update process in the game end transmission command setting process, and performs control to update or maintain a control state that can change with the end of the game. By executing the control state command batch setting process, the control state command batch setting process transmits a control state command that can specify the control state updated or maintained by the control state update process.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 executes the control state command batch setting process in the transmission command setting process at the end of the game to transmit all the control state commands that can be uniquely set for each model of the slot machine 1, and then wins a prize. A command that is transmitted in common regardless of the model of the slot machine 1 such as a number command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and thereafter, control according to the progress of the game is performed. Based on the transmission of a common command such as a number command, it can be specified that control according to the progress of the game is started. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 receives the common command, specifies on the main control unit 41 side that the control according to the progress of the game is performed thereafter, and responds to the control. Control of production and the like can be started.

[Promotion production]
The effects executed by the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment include a promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means. The promotion effect includes a first promotion effect and a second promotion effect.

  The first promotion effect is an effect that prompts an operation of the effect switch 56 used for an operation for the effect. The sub-control unit 91 executes the first promotion effect in the game after the game in which the extra lottery is executed. The first promotion effect is executed at the time of winning a cherry or watermelon as an execution opportunity. The operation of the effect switch 56 is prompted by the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the first promotion sound output from the speakers 53 and 54. When the effect switch 56 is operated, a notification regarding ART (for example, “WIN!” For notifying that the bonus lottery is won is displayed on the screen) is performed. When executing the first promotion effect, the sub-control unit 91 adjusts the volume so that the volume of the predetermined sound that is generally flowing during the game is reduced. Here, the predetermined sound includes BGM (for example, music A to E output in a specific effect) that matches the background image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but is also executed when the effect is executed. Music selected according to the performance to be performed, voices uttered by characters appearing on the screen, and the like.

  There are a plurality of types of first promotion effects in the first promotion effect, and according to the type of the first promotion effect, the promotion sound, the color of the promotion display, and the winning expectation degree of the extra lottery are different. Information on the first promotion effect is stored in the first promotion effect table. FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining the first promotion effect table. The first promotion effect table is stored in the RAM 41c.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the first promotion effect includes a first promotion effect A, a first promotion effect B, a first promotion effect C, and a first promotion effect D. These first promotion effects are selected by lottery. Each of the first promotion effects outputs different promotion sounds, performs promotion display in different colors, and has different winning expectation expectations.

  In the first promotion effect A, the image “PUSH!” Is displayed in “blue” as the color of the promotion display on the screen, and the character displayed on the screen utters “Please press this button”. Sound is output as if. When the first promotion effect A is selected, the lottery is won with a 20% probability.

  In the first promotion effect B, the image “PUSH!” Is displayed in “green” as the color of the promotion display on the screen, and the character displayed on the screen says “Press this button !!”. Audio is output as it is done. When the first promotion effect B is selected, the winning lottery is won with a 40% probability.

  In the first promotion effect C, an image “PUSH!” Is displayed on the screen as “red” as the color of the promotion display, and the character displayed on the screen utters “Long press this button !!”. Sound is output as if When the first promotion effect C is selected, the winning lottery is won with a probability of 60%.

  In the first promotion effect D, an image “PUSH!” Is displayed on the screen in “rainbow color” as the color of the promotion display, and the character displayed on the screen utters “This button is repeatedly hit !!” Sound is output as if When the first promotion effect D is selected, the lottery is won with a probability of 80%.

  In this way, as shown in FIG. 27, the first promotion sound corresponding to each of the first promotion effects A to D is output, and the first promotion effect having different winning expectation degrees in the lottery according to the first promotion sound. Since A to D are executed, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which first promotion sound is output.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 27, since the first promotion effects A to D having different winning expectation degrees in the lottery depending on the colors of the blue to rainbow colors are displayed, which first promotion effect is executed. It is easy for players to understand what is being done.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining an example of the first promotion effect. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the effect using the operation means such as the button effect is executed, the effect promotion image 65b is displayed as an effect promotion display screen that prompts the operation of the effect switch 56.

  As shown in FIG. 28, when the first promotion effect A is executed as the first promotion effect, the letters “PUSH!” Are displayed in blue in the center of the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 as the button effect. Sometimes, the explanation character image 64a is displayed at the lower left as the effect promotion image 65b. In addition, a part of the case image 63 that is a real image of the case of the slot machine 1 is enlarged and displayed on the right side of the explanatory character image 64a. As the effect promotion image 65b, the enlarged image is a partial image of the casing including the effect switch 56 and the vicinity thereof. A speech “Please press this button” corresponding to the first promotion effect A is output from the speakers 53 and 54 as a speech spoken by the explanation character image 64a.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the effect promotion image 65b is executed using an image representing a part of the slot machine 1, and therefore, a promotion display can be suitably displayed. Here, the button effect can be executed also by the MAXBET switch 6 other than the effect switch 56. However, when the button effect is executed, an operation to the effect switch 56 is urged. For this reason, as the effect promotion image 65b, an enlarged image is a partial image of the casing including the effect switch and its vicinity. In this way, as shown in FIG. 28, the effect promotion image 65b that can specify which switch is to be operated is displayed, so that it is easy for the player to understand which operation means should be operated. I can tell you.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 28, the stop promotion image 65a and the effect promotion image 65b are not used as an image representing the entire slot machine 1. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the case image 63 of the slot machine 1 from becoming too large to make the promotion display difficult to see.

  The effect promoting image 65 b may be displayed on the entire display area 51 a of the liquid crystal display 51 or may be displayed on a part of the display area 51 a of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as an operation means, at least a part of the panel provided on the lower side of the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 may be operated to be pressed. In such a case, when the button effect is executed, an image indicating that all or a part of the lower panel can be operated may be displayed as the effect promotion image 65b. Further, the operation means is not limited to the lower panel, and the player can use the operation means (for example, an accessory) provided at any position (for example, the upper part or the left or right of the case 1a) of the slot machine 1. It may be operable. And in such a case, what is necessary is just to make it display the image containing the accessory and the housing | casing 1a as the effect promotion image 65b. Further, when a sensor such as a touch sensor is set as an operation unit in the casing, an image indicating the position of the touch sensor may be displayed.

  The second promotion effect is an effect that prompts the user to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are used for an operation for advancing the game. The sub-control unit 91 executes the second promotion effect when the winning combination (push order bell and push order lip) is won during AT. The 2nd promotion production is performed at the time of winning of the push order which becomes an execution opportunity. The operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is prompted by the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the second promotion sound output from the speakers 53, 54. When executing the second promotion effect, the sub control unit 91 maintains the volume of a predetermined sound (BGM or the like, for example, music A to E output in the specific effect) that is generally flowing during the game. Note that the volume of the second promotion sound is larger than the volume of the predetermined sound.

[Relationship between BGM and Promotional Production]
FIG. 29 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the output control of BGM (for example, music pieces A to E output in a specific effect) and the execution of the promotion effect. The horizontal axis indicates time t, and whether the volume of “BGM (predetermined sound)” is high or low from the top, “first promotion effect” and “second promotion effect” are executed (on state) Or the game is not executed (is in an off state), and the display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the number of games in which the continuous effect being executed are displayed. Hereinafter, description will be given along the timing chart of FIG.

  In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the game state is controlled by RT2 and is controlled by the AT (ART state). It is assumed that at time t1 during AT, cherry wins, and a continuous performance suggesting winning of the extra lottery executed using this as a trigger is started. At this time, it is assumed that the first promotion effect B is selected by lottery based on the first promotion effect table of FIG.

  Time t1 to t2 is the first game of continuous production. On the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, a state in which a battle effect as a continuous effect is started is shown. On the screen, a character A as a friend and a character B as an enemy are displayed. At this time, BGM (predetermined sound, for example, music A output in a specific effect) that is played during the AT flows at a high volume. At this time, neither the first promotion effect nor the second promotion effect is executed.

  Time t2 indicates that the second game of the continuous performance has been started by the player's start operation. At this time, it is assumed that the push order bell is won. Time t2 to t3 is the second game of continuous production. On the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, a state in which the enemy character B is attacking the friend character A in the battle effect is shown. At this time, BGM (predetermined sound, for example, music A or B output in a specific effect) that is played during the AT flows at a high volume. At this time, the first promotion effect is not executed.

  The second promotion effect is executed. Specifically, a circled number indicating a correct answer procedure of the push order bell (pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is displayed at the bottom of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Moreover, the reel which should stop now is output as a sound as a 2nd promotion sound. Since the correct answer procedure is right and left, the second promotion sound is output in the order of “hidari”, “migi”, and “naka”. While the second promotion effect is being executed (t2 to t3), the output of BGM is maintained. The volume of the second promotion performance is adjusted so as to be larger than the volume of the BGM. The second promotion effect is a promotion effect by image display and sound output, but may be a promotion effect only by image display or a promotion effect only by sound output.

  Time t3 indicates that the third game of the continuous effect is started by the start operation of the player. Times t3 to t4 are the third game of continuous production. On the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, it is shown that the character A who is a friend is attacking the enemy character B in the battle effect. At this time, BGM (predetermined sound, for example, one of the music pieces A to C output in the specific effect) that is played during the AT flows at a high volume. At this time, neither the first promotion effect nor the second promotion effect is executed.

  Time t4 indicates that the fourth game of the continuous effect has been started by the start operation of the player. At this time, it is assumed that the push order bell is won. Time t4 to t6 is the fourth game of continuous production. On the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, it is shown that the character A who is a friend is attacking the enemy character B in the battle effect. At this time, BGM (predetermined sound, for example, any one of the music pieces A to E output in the specific effect) that flows when the AT is running is flowing at a high volume. At this time, the first promotion effect is not executed.

  The second promotion effect is executed. Specifically, at the bottom of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, circled numbers indicating the correct answer procedure of the push order bell are displayed. Moreover, the reel which should stop now is output as a sound as a 2nd promotion sound. Since the correct answer procedure is middle right and left, the second promotion sound is output in the order of “Naka”, “Hidari”, “Migi”. While the second promotion effect is being executed (t4 to t5), the output of BGM is maintained. The volume of the second promotion performance is adjusted so as to be larger than the volume of the BGM.

  When the winning symbol of the push order bell is derived by the third stop, the second promotion effect is ended (the second promotion effect is turned off). When the second promotion effect ends, the first promotion effect is started at time t5 (the first promotion effect is turned on). At this time, the volume of the second promotion effect is high and output. On the other hand, the BGM volume is output from large to small.

  As the first promotion effect, the first promotion effect B is selected by lottery. For this reason, the green image “PUSH!” Corresponding to the first promotion effect B is displayed on the screen. At the same time, the sound of the promotion sound “Press this button!” Corresponding to the first promotion effect B is output from the speakers 53 and 54 and the operation of the effect switch 56 is prompted. When the first promotion effect B is executed, the winning expectation degree of the extra lottery is 40%.

  When the player operates the effect switch 56, “WIN!” Indicating victory is displayed, and a state in which the character A who is a friend defeats the enemy character B and wins is shown. This suggests that the winning lottery is won.

  At time t6, when the character A wins over the character B, the battle effect ends and the first promotion effect ends (the first promotion effect is turned off). In addition, with the end of the first promotion effect, the volume of the BGM returns to the original volume. The first promotion effect is a promotion effect by image display and audio output, but may be a promotion effect only by image display or a promotion effect only by sound output.

  In this way, as shown at times t5 to t6 in FIG. 29, when the first promotion effect is being executed, the volume of the BGM is reduced, while at times t2 to t3 and t4 to t5 in FIG. As described above, the BGM volume is maintained when the second promotion effect is being executed. For this reason, it is possible to concentrate the player on the operation of the effect operating means.

  Also, as shown at time t5 in FIG. 29, after the symbols are derived by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the navigation in the pressing order, the first promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect switch 56 Was made to run. For this reason, it is possible to concentrate the player on the operation of the effect operating means.

  Also, as shown at times t2 to t3 and t4 to t5 in FIG. 29, when the second promotion effect is executed, the second promotion effect is executed because the volume of the second promotion sound is larger than the volume of the BGM. The second sound that is sometimes output does not become difficult to hear.

  For example, some conventionally known gaming machines output BGM during ART. In addition, there are some that prompt the operation of the production switch and generate a special notification sound by the operation of the production switch to suggest the provision of a privilege. In such a conventionally known gaming machine, when a predetermined sound such as BGM is output, when prompting the player to operate the effect switch, the player can concentrate on the operation such as BGM. No consideration has been given to how to output a predetermined sound.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the first promotion effect is being executed, the BGM volume is reduced, while the second promotion effect is executed as shown at times t2 to t3 and t4 to t5 in FIG. When it was done, the volume of BGM was maintained. Thereby, when the 1st promotion production | presentation which is the production | presentation which prompts the operation of the production switch is performed, the player can concentrate on operation of the production switch.

[Execution probability of accelerated production]
FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining the execution probability of the promotion effect. As shown in FIG. 30, the winning combination serving as a trigger for execution differs between the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect. In addition, the execution probabilities of the promotion effects differ according to the winning probabilities of the winning combinations that are the execution triggers. Hereinafter, the execution probability of the first promotion effect during ART and the execution probability of the second promotion effect during ART will be described.

  The first promotion effect is triggered by cherry winning or watermelon winning during ART. The total number of judgment values of weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, and middle tier cherry is 635 in any gaming state unless the bonus is in effect. In addition, the total number of determination values of all the lottery object combinations is 65536. Therefore, the winning probability of cherry or watermelon is 1.0% (= 635/65536). In the present embodiment, when the execution trigger is won, the promotion effect is executed with a probability of 100%. Therefore, the execution probability of the first promotion effect is also 1%.

  The second promotion effect is triggered by the winning combination of pushing order (push order bell and push order lip) during ART. However, in this embodiment, since the push order lip is not won in RT2 during ART, only the push order bell corresponds to the push order. The total number of judgment values of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is 16500 in any gaming state unless the bonus is in effect. The total number of determination values is 65536. Therefore, the winning probability of pushing order (pushing order bell) is 25.2% (= 16500/65536). In the present embodiment, when the execution trigger is won, the promotion effect is executed with a probability of 100%. Therefore, the execution probability of the first promotion effect is also 25.2%.

  In this way, as shown in FIG. 30, the execution probability executed per game has a second execution probability of 25.2% than the first promotion effect with an execution probability of 1.0%. Since the promotion effect is higher, frequent increase / decrease in the volume of the BGM (predetermined sound) during the execution of the first promotion effect can be prevented.

[Modified example of display of second promotion effect]
FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining an example of the second promotion effect according to the modification. In the present embodiment, the second promotion effect is executed in order to navigate the pressing order (correct procedure) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R when the pressing order bell is won during AT. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the following stop promotion notification may be performed.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a predetermined time has elapsed from when the start switch 7 is operated, a stop promotion display that prompts an operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to stop the rotating reels 2L to 2R. A stop promotion image 65a is displayed as a screen.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the stop promotion image 65a, a part of the case image 63 that is a real image of the case of the slot machine 1 is displayed in an enlarged manner in the center of the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51. . In addition, on the stop promotion display screen, characters “Please press the stop button to stop the reel” prompting the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed, and the housing including the stop switch and its vicinity is displayed. The stop promotion image 65a is displayed using a part of the images. Further, as the stop promotion image 65a, an image of a part of the casing including the stop switch and the start switch 7, the MAXBET switch 6, and the effect switch 56 provided around the stop switch may be used. .

  Since the stop promotion image 65a in a range including the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the start switch 7, the MAXBET switch 6, and the effect switch 56 is displayed, it is easily communicated to the player which operation means should be operated. It is possible to display a promotion display that prompts the user to operate the stop switch.

  In addition, the predetermined period has elapsed from the time when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated and the start switch 7 can be operated without being limited to the promotion of stop that prompts the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R as described above. Sometimes, notification of start promotion for prompting operation of the start switch 7 may be performed.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described with reference to drawings, this invention is not limited to this embodiment. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible.

[About gaming machines]
In the above embodiment, the slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is used. Applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine that sets the bet number and a fully credit type slot machine that sets the bet number using only credits, or a pachinko gaming machine, It is possible to realize the invention. When game balls are used as game media, for example, when one medal corresponds to five game balls, and 3 is set as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to one using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, but a plurality of types of gaming machines such as medals and gaming balls, for example. The game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. A gaming machine that can pay out any of the utility value is also included in the gaming machine of the present invention.

  Further, in this embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and when all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and according to a combination of display results derived to the three reels. He explained about the slot machines where winnings occur. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be. In this embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reels that rotate in the vertical direction. However, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be reels that rotate in any direction such as a horizontal direction or an oblique direction.

  In addition, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment allows a display result to be derived in each of a plurality of variable display areas (transparent windows 3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can be individually identified. A variable display device is provided, and a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals, credits), and in all of the plurality of variable display areas. Even if it is a slot machine in which one game is completed by the display result being derived, and a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display areas as a result of the one game Good.

  Further, as the present embodiment, a slot machine that pays out game media to a player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is brought to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

  Moreover, it is also possible to apply the content of embodiment mentioned above to a pachinko game machine. For example, the execution period of the reach effect is a specific period, the reach effect is a specific effect, the reach effect that outputs one piece of music is a specific effect A, and the reach effect that outputs a plurality of songs is a specific effect B. Then, the ratio of executing the specific effect B is higher in the case of the big win than in the case where the big win is not made (in the case of a loss) after the end of the reach effect executed in the specific period. That is, when the reach effect (specific effect B) for outputting a plurality of music is executed, the degree of expectation to be a big hit is higher than when the reach effect (specific effect A) for outputting one music is executed. Thereby, also in the pachinko gaming machine, it is possible to effectively excite the player's expectation by the effect of the game and improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when the contents of the above-described embodiment are applied to a pachinko gaming machine, for example, in the first promotion effect, “PUSH!” Is displayed on the image display device when the above-mentioned big hit occurs, and the player presses the effect button. When operated, the number of big hit rounds (2 rounds or 16 rounds) may be displayed. In this case, when the first promotion effect is being executed during the output of BGM (predetermined sound) that is flowing in an effect other than the first promotion effect, the volume of the BGM is reduced. Further, instead of displaying the number of jackpot rounds, it is possible to display whether the jackpot type is “normal” or “probability change”. Further, when the player operates the effect button after the start of super reach, it may be displayed whether or not it is a big hit. Also, in the second promotion effect, when the player makes a right hit by operating the batting operation handle during the short-time state after the big hit game is finished, the characters “Aim for the right!” It may be something that prompts an operation. In this case, when the second promotion effect is being executed during the output of BGM (predetermined sound) flowing in an effect other than the second promotion effect, the volume of the BGM is maintained.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the specific period is a period of four games, but the specific period is not limited to four games, and may be any period. For example, it may be one game or a period of two or more games. In other words, the specific effect is not limited to a continuous effect over four games, and may be any effect. For example, it may be an effect for one game or a continuous effect for two or more games. When an effect of reproducing a plurality of music pieces during one game is executed, for example, output of a new song may be started at the timing when the effect switch 56 is operated by the player.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the five types of music A to E are output as the specific effects. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any music may be output.

  Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, as an example of the specific effect, the description has been given using the effect indicating the lottery result of the ART lottery or the lottery result of the extra lottery, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the specific effect may be an effect that suggests any result such as a BIG bonus lottery result or a REG bonus lottery result.

  Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.

  (1) In the slot machine 1 (game machine) in the present embodiment, the effect switch 56 (effect operation means) is used for operations for effects. Further, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (game progress operating means) are used for operations for progressing the game. Further, the sub-control unit 91 (first promotion means) executes an effect (first promotion effect) that prompts the operation of the effect switch 56, as shown in the liquid crystal display 51 at times t5 to t6 in FIG. Further, the sub-control unit 91 (second promotion means) navigates the correct procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R as shown in the liquid crystal display 51 at times t2 to t3 and t4 to t5 in FIG. 2 promotion effect). The sound output circuit 94 and the speakers 53 and 54 (sound output means) output sounds such as the music pieces A to E, the first promotion sound, and the second promotion sound. Moreover, the main control part 41 (advantageous state control means) controls to ART (advantageous state advantageous to a player) according to establishment of start conditions. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 (specific effect execution means) outputs a specific effect A for outputting one piece of music from the speakers 53 and 54 and a plurality of pieces of music from the speakers 53 and 54 in a period (specific period) over four games. The specific effects B to E to be output can be executed. Further, the sub-control unit 91 (specific effect execution means) is more ART (advantageous state) than the case where the main control unit 41 (advantageous state control means) does not control ART (advantageous state) after a period (specific period) over four games. ) Is more likely to execute the specific effects B to E that output a plurality of music pieces. Further, when the effect switch 56 (effect operation means) is operated during the execution of the effect urging the operation of the effect switch 56 (first promotion effect), a notification regarding the addition (privilege) of the number of added games is given. . In addition, the sound output circuit 94 (sound output means) reduces the volume of the music when an effect (first promotion effect) that prompts the operation of the effect switch 56 is being executed while the music is being output. When the effect of navigating the correct procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (second promotion effect) is being executed during the output of the music, the volume of the music is maintained.

  Thereby, the player's sense of expectation can be effectively increased by the effect of the game, the interest of the game can be improved, and the player can be concentrated on the operation of the effect operation means.

  (2) Also, in the slot machine 1 (game machine) in the present embodiment, the audio output circuit 94 and the speakers 53 and 54 (sound output means) include the music pieces A to E, the first promotion sound, the second promotion sound, and the like. Output sound. The volume adjuster 57 and the volume setting screen (volume setting means) set a volume setting value indicating the output volume output by the audio output circuit 94 and the speakers 53 and 54 (sound output means). In addition, the sub-control unit 91 (volume control means) is configured to output the audio output circuit 94 and the speakers 53 and 54 (sound output means) according to the volume setting value set on the volume adjuster 57 and the volume setting screen (volume setting means). ) To control the output volume. The sub-control unit 91 (detection means) detects whether or not a game is being played by the player. Moreover, the main control part 41 (advantageous state control means) controls to ART (advantageous state advantageous to a player) according to establishment of start conditions. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 (specific effect execution means) outputs a specific effect A for outputting one piece of music from the speakers 53 and 54 and a plurality of pieces of music from the speakers 53 and 54 in a period (specific period) over four games. The specific effects B to E to be output can be executed. Further, the sub-control unit 91 (specific effect execution means) is more ART (advantageous state) than the case where the main control unit 41 (advantageous state control means) does not control ART (advantageous state) after a period (specific period) over four games. ) Is more likely to execute the specific effects B to E that output a plurality of music pieces. Further, the sub-control unit 91 (volume control means) executes volume reduction control for reducing the output volume according to the volume setting value when it is detected that no game is played by the player. Further, when a volume setting value (for example, V4) indicating the maximum volume is set by the volume adjuster 57 or the volume setting screen (volume setting means), the sub control unit 91 (volume control means) executes volume reduction control. The output volume (decrease control maximum volume) when the volume is set is sub-controlled when a volume setting value (for example, V1) indicating the minimum volume is set by the volume adjuster 57 or the volume setting screen (volume setting means). It is smaller than the output volume (normal control minimum volume) when the unit 91 (volume control means) is not executing volume reduction control.

  Thereby, the player's sense of expectation can be effectively increased by the game effect, and the interest of the game can be improved, and the game effect can be prevented from being hindered by a decrease in output volume or mute.

  (3) The specific period may be a period over a plurality of unit games (for example, a period over 4 games).

  Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved.

  (4) Also, the sub-control unit 91 (specific effect executing means) newly executes the operation of the start switch 7 (player operation) when executing the specific effects B to E to output a plurality of music pieces. You may make it start reproduction | regeneration of a simple music.

  Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved.

  (5) Further, the sub-control unit 91 (specific effect execution means) controls to ART (advantageous state) rather than the case where the main control unit 41 (advantageous state control means) does not control to ART (advantageous state) after a specific period. In the case, the selection ratio of the specific effects D to E for outputting the music (specific number) of 4 songs among the specific effects B to E for outputting a plurality of music may be increased.

  Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved.

  (6) Further, the sub-control unit 91 (specific effect executing means) controls to ART (advantageous state) rather than the case where the main control unit 41 (advantageous state control means) does not control to ART (advantageous state) after a specific period. In the case, the selection ratio of the specific effects E that output the music E (specific music) among the specific effects B to E that output a plurality of music may be increased.

  Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved.

(7) Also, a gaming machine (slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine) that performs a game,
Production operation means (for example, production switch 56 of slot machine 1, production button of pachinko machine) used for operation for production,
Game progress operating means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R of the slot machine 1, hitting operation handle of a pachinko gaming machine) used for an operation for progressing the game;
A first promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect operation means (for example, an effect that prompts the user to operate the effect switch 56 as shown in the liquid crystal display 51 at times t5 to t6 in FIG. 29, an operation of an effect button in a pachinko gaming machine) First promotion means (for example, processing in which the sub-control unit 91 executes the first promotion effect)
A second promotion effect that prompts the operation of the game progress operation means (for example, an effect of navigating the correct procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R as shown in the liquid crystal display 51 at times t2 to t3 and t4 to t5 in FIG. 29) Second promotion means for executing a right-handed effect in a pachinko gaming machine (for example, a process in which the sub control unit 91 executes the second promotion effect);
Sound output means for outputting sound (for example, BGM, first promotion sound, second promotion sound shown in FIG. 27) (for example, processing in which the sub control unit 91 outputs BGM or the like to the speakers 53, 54);
With
When the effect operating means is operated during the execution of the first promotion effect, a notification regarding a privilege (for example, granting the number of added games) is made (for example, the liquid crystal display 51 at times t5 to t6 in FIG. 29). As shown in FIG. 4, when the display “PUSH!” Prompting the operation of the effect switch 56 and the sound output “Press this button!” Are given, the operation switch 56 is operated to give an additional number of games. "WIN!" Is displayed on the screen)
When the first promotion effect is being executed during output of a predetermined sound (for example, BGM), the sound output means reduces the volume of the predetermined sound (for example, as shown at times t5 to t6 in FIG. 29). On the other hand, when the first promotion effect is being executed, the volume of the BGM is reduced.) On the other hand, when the second promotion effect is being executed while the predetermined sound is being output, the volume of the predetermined sound is maintained. (For example, as shown at times t2 to t3 and t4 to t5 in FIG. 29, the BGM volume is maintained when the second promotion effect is being executed).

  Thereby, while the predetermined sound is being output, when the first promotion effect in which the operation of the effect operation means is prompted when the notification regarding the privilege is performed, the volume of the predetermined sound is reduced. For this reason, it is possible to concentrate the player on the operation of the effect operating means.

(8) In addition, the gaming machine includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable.
After the variable display unit is variably displayed, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
The first promotion means executes the first promotion effect after the display result is derived (for example, as shown at time t5 in FIG. 29, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the navigation in the pressing order). Thus, after the symbol is derived, the first promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect switch 56 may be executed).

  Thereby, since a 1st promotion effect is performed after a display result is derived | led-out, it can concentrate on a player's operation of an effect operation means.

(9) Moreover, the first promotion means includes
Executing the first promotion effect by causing the sound output means to output a first promotion sound (for example, a promotion sound corresponding to the first promotion effect A shown in FIG. 27 “please press this button”);
The degree of advantage for the player (for example, the first promotion effect A shown in FIG. 27) according to the type of the first promotion sound (for example, the respective promotion sounds corresponding to the first promotion effects A to D shown in FIG. 27). A plurality of types of the first promotion effects (for example, the first promotion effects A to D shown in FIG. 27) that are different from each other in the expected degree of winning of the addition lottery corresponding to ~ D (20% to 100%) are executed. Good.

  Accordingly, in order to execute a plurality of types of first promotion effects having different degrees of advantage for the player according to the type of the first promotion sound, the player is caused to pay attention to which first promotion sound is output. Can do.

(10) Further, the image display device further includes display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for displaying an image,
The first promotion means includes
The first promotion effect is executed by causing the display means to display a first promotion image (for example, an image of “PUSH!” Shown in FIG. 28) (for example, as shown in FIG. Display an image of “PUSH!” To execute an effect that prompts the operation of the effect switch 56),
According to the type of the first promotion image (as shown in FIG. 27, the color of the promotion display is blue to iridescent), the degree of advantage for the player (for example, corresponding to the first promotion effects A to D shown in FIG. 27) A plurality of types of the first promotion effects (for example, the first promotion effects A to D shown in FIG. 27) having mutually different winning expectation degrees of 20% to 100%) may be executed.

  As a result, a plurality of types of first promotion effects having different degrees of advantage for the player are executed according to the type of the first promotion image, so that the player can easily understand which first promotion effect is being executed.

  (11) The execution probability executed per game is higher in the second promotion effect than in the first promotion effect (for example, the execution probability is 1.0% as shown in FIG. 30). The execution probability of the second promotion effect having an execution probability of 25.2% may be higher than that of a certain first promotion effect).

  Thereby, since the execution probability executed per game is higher in the second promotion effect than in the first promotion effect, frequent increase / decrease in the volume of the predetermined sound during the execution of the first promotion effect is prevented. be able to.

(12) Further, the second promotion means executes the second promotion effect by causing the sound output means to output the second promotion sound (for example, navigating the correct procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R). , "Naka", "hidari", "Migi" sound is output)
The volume of the second promotion sound is larger than the volume of the predetermined sound (for example, as shown at times t4 to t5 in FIG. 29, when the second promotion effect is being executed, the volume of the second promotion sound is You may make it be larger than the volume of BGM.

  Thereby, since the volume of the 2nd promotion sound is larger than the volume of the predetermined sound, it does not become difficult to hear the 2nd promotion sound output at the time of the 2nd promotion production execution.

(13) Further, operation means (for example, stop buttons 8L, 8C, 8R, effect switch 56) used in the game including the effect operation means and the game progress operation means,
A promotion display for prompting the operation of the operation means (a stop promotion image 65a for prompting the operation of the stop button as shown in FIG. 31, an effect promotion image 65b for prompting the operation of the effect switch 56 as shown in FIG. 28) can be executed. Further comprising a promotion display means (for example, liquid crystal display 51, sub-control unit 91),
The promotion display means can execute the promotion display using an image representing at least a part of the gaming machine including the operation means and the vicinity of the operation means (for example, as shown in FIG. The stop promotion image 65a is displayed using an image of a part of the casing including the switch and the vicinity thereof, as shown in FIG. 28, using an image of a part of the casing including the effect switch 56 and the vicinity thereof. A presentation promotion image 65b may be displayed).

  Thereby, since a promotion display is performed using the image showing at least one part of a game machine, a promotion display can be displayed suitably.

(14) In addition, a plurality of operation means (for example, MAXBET switch 6 and effect switch 56) are provided,
The promotion display means executes a promotion display that can specify an operation means that prompts an operation among the plurality of operation means (for example, an effect that can specify which switch is operated as shown in FIG. 28). A promotion image 65b may be displayed).

  Thereby, it is possible to easily tell the player which operation means should be operated.

(15) Further, the operation means includes:
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result of the variable display unit;
Predetermined operation means (for example, start switch 7, MAXBET switch 6, effect switch 56) provided around the derivation operation means,
The promotion display means uses the image of the gaming machine representing the range including the derivation operation means and the predetermined operation means to execute a promotion display that prompts the operation of the derivation operation means (stop buttons 8L, 8C, 8R). And a stop promotion image 65a in a range including the start switch 7, the MAXBET switch 6, and the effect switch 56 may be displayed.

  Thereby, it is possible to display a prompt display that favors the operation of the derivation operation means.

  (16) Further, the promotion display means does not use an image representing the entire gaming machine in the execution of the promotion display (for example, as shown in FIG. 28, the effect promotion image 65b includes the entire slot machine 1). (The image to represent is not used).

  Thereby, it is possible to prevent the display of the promotion display from becoming too large because the image of the gaming machine becomes too large.

  (17) A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1 or a pachinko machine) capable of playing a game, and a sound output means (for example, speakers 53, 54, etc.) for outputting sound, and the sound output means By a setting means (for example, a volume adjuster 57, a volume setting screen, etc.) for setting a volume setting value indicating an output volume output by the sound output means according to the volume setting value set by the setting means. Control means (for example, the sub-control unit 91) for controlling the output volume to be output, and detection means (for example, the sub-control unit 91) for detecting whether or not a game is being played by the player, When the detection means detects that no game is being played by the player, the control means executes volume reduction control for reducing the output volume according to the volume setting value (for example, FIG. The volume lowering control is executed at the time T2 when t seconds have elapsed from the time T1), the volume setting value (for example, V4) indicating the maximum volume is set by the setting means, and the output volume during the volume reduction control (for example, 17 (b) is a volume control value (for example, V1) indicating a minimum volume by the setting means, and an output volume when the volume reduction control is not executed (for example, V1). For example, it may be a gaming machine characterized in that it is smaller than the normal control minimum volume in FIG.

  This makes it possible to determine whether or not the current volume is a volume during volume reduction control.

  (18) Further, the control means may end the volume reduction control when a predetermined condition (for example, detection of a game played by a player) is established during the volume reduction control. Good.

  Thereby, since the sound volume is promptly restored by completing the sound volume reduction control, it is possible to enhance the effect.

  (19) Further, the output volume of the sound indicating the occurrence of an error may be constant (for example, the output volume of the error in FIG. 17B) regardless of whether the volume reduction control is being performed.

  Thereby, an error can be recognized appropriately.

  (20) When the volume setting value is set by the setting unit during the volume reduction control (for example, the volume setting value is changed from V2 to V4 at time T in FIG. 18A). Setting, etc.), the output volume during the volume reduction control according to the set volume setting value (for example, “V4 low” in FIG. 18A, etc.) may be controlled.

  Thereby, the volume during volume reduction control can be set suitably.

  (21) In addition, when the volume setting value is set by the setting unit during the volume reduction control (for example, the volume setting value is changed from V2 to V4 at time T in FIG. 18B). Setting etc.), the volume reduction control may be terminated, and the output volume (for example, “V4” in FIG. 18B) may be controlled according to the set volume setting value.

  Thereby, the volume can be restored according to the setting of the volume setting value.

(22) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine, etc.)
A volume adjustment means for a game shop (for example, a volume adjuster 57 etc.) capable of setting any one of a plurality of stages (for example, 5 stages (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)) for setting the volume )When,
A player's volume adjusting means (for example, a volume setting screen, a cross key 58) capable of setting any one of a plurality of levels (for example, four levels (1, 2, 3, 4)) for setting the volume. Etc.) and
With
When the player's volume adjusting means is set to a specific stage (for example, player setting 4 in FIG. 21), the volume set by the player's volume adjusting means is the first stage. When it is (for example, store side setting 5 in FIG. 21A), it becomes the first volume (for example, volume 5 in FIG. 21A, etc.) and is set by the volume adjustment means for the game store. When the stage is the second stage (for example, store side setting 4 in FIG. 21B), the second volume (for example, FIG. 21) is different from the first volume (for example, volume 5 in FIG. 21A). 21 (b), etc., while the player's volume control means makes a predetermined stage (for example, the game in FIG. 21) other than the specific stage (for example, the player setting 4 in FIG. 21). Set to 3) The volume is set by the volume adjustment means for the game store when the stage set by the volume control means for the game store is the first stage (for example, the store side setting 5 in FIG. 21A). A gaming machine characterized in that the set level is the same volume (for example, volume 3 in FIG. 21) as that in the second stage (for example, store side setting 4 in FIG. 21 (b)). It may be.

  This makes it possible for the player to satisfy the demand of the game store while making it difficult for the player to mistake the current volume.

(23) Further, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is provided, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, a display result is displayed by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) that can generate a prize according to the display result,
Game value storage means (for example, RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, etc.) for storing game values (for example, credits, etc.) owned by the player;
Volume setting means (for example, a player side setting switch 70) for performing volume setting (for example, setting of the second volume level), which is a setting related to the volume, based on a setting operation by the player;
A settlement means (for example, a settlement switch 10) that settles the game value stored in the game value storage means based on a settlement operation by the player;
A settlement command output means for outputting a settlement command that can specify that the settlement operation has been performed by the player (for example, a process for outputting a command by the main control unit 41);
Initialization means for performing initialization of the volume setting performed by the volume setting means (for example, initialization processing for returning the volume to a default value by the sub-control unit 91);
With
The initialization unit does not perform the initialization at the timing when the settlement operation is performed by the player (for example, timing t1 shown in FIG. 19), while the settlement command output unit outputs the settlement command. The initialization may be performed after elapse of a predetermined period (for example, a period corresponding to three rounds of the demonstration at timings t3 to t6 at the time of non-replay winning shown in FIG. 19).

  As a result, a certain grace period can be left even when the player is not replaced.

(24) In addition, a variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is provided, and a display result is derived after variably displaying the variable display unit. In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1 or the like) that can generate a prize according to the display result,
Game control means for controlling the game (for example, main control unit 41),
Effect control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that produces effects based on control information (for example, commands) transmitted from the game control means;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc.) operated by the player to derive the display result;
An operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effect, etc.) capable of identifiable notification of an operation mode (for example, stop order) of the derivation operation unit;
With
The game control means includes
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery) for determining a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived;
Advantage that is advantageous to the player when the determination result of the advance determination means (for example, internal lottery or the like) becomes a notification target result (for example, notification target role) to be notified (for example, navigation notification). A notification state control means for controlling to a notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed, etc.) in which an operation mode (for example, a stop order advantageous for a player) is notified;
Specific control information (for example, a first internal winning command, a second internal winning command, etc.) relating to the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.) is used as the effect control means (for example, sub-control unit 91, etc.). ) Specific control information transmission means (for example, internal winning command setting process)
Including
Regardless of whether or not the specific control information transmitting means is controlled to the notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed), the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery or the like) When it becomes the notification target result (for example, notification target combination, etc.), it can be specified that the notification target result has been achieved, but the advantageous operation mode (for example, stop order advantageous for the player, etc.) cannot be specified. Specific control information (for example, a second internal winning command or the like) may be transmitted to the effect control means.

  This prevents fraud and simplifies the process.

(25) In addition, a variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified is provided, and a display result is derived after the variable display unit is variably displayed. In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1 or the like) that can generate a prize according to the display result,
Game control means for controlling the game (for example, the main control unit 41),
Effect control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that produces effects based on control information (for example, commands) transmitted from the game control means;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc.) operated by the player to derive the display result;
An operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effect, etc.) capable of identifiable notification of an operation mode (for example, stop order) of the derivation operation unit;
With
The game control means includes
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery) for determining a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived;
Numerical value setting means for setting different numerical values (for example, winning numbers) for each determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.);
Predetermined to perform predetermined control (for example, setting of internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, reel 2L, 2C, 2R stop control, etc.) according to a numerical value (for example, a winning number) set by the numerical value setting means Control means;
Advantage that is advantageous to the player when the determination result of the advance determination means (for example, internal lottery or the like) becomes a notification target result (for example, notification target role) to be notified (for example, navigation notification). A notification state control means for controlling to a notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed, etc.) in which an operation mode (for example, a stop order advantageous for a player) is notified;
Specific control information for transmitting specific control information (for example, a first internal winning command, a second internal winning command, etc.) related to the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.) to the effect control means. A transmission means;
Including
A predetermined numerical range (for example, 2-19, 23-34, etc.) is set as a numerical value (for example, a winning number) set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result (for example, a notification target combination) is obtained. ) Are assigned consecutive numbers,
The specific control information transmitting means is configured such that a numerical value (for example, a winning number) set by the numerical value setting means is at least the predetermined state in a state other than the notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed). Although it is possible to specify that the result of the notification target (for example, a role to be notified) is in a numerical range (for example, 2-19, 23-34, etc.), the advantageous operation mode (for example, advantageous for the player) The specific control information (for example, the second internal winning command or the like) that cannot specify the specific stop order or the like may be transmitted to the effect control means (for example, the sub control unit 91 or the like).

  This prevents fraud and simplifies the process.

(26) Also, in a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, slot machine 1),
First control means (for example, the main control unit 41);
Second control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that performs control according to the control information received from the first control means;
With
The first control means (for example, the main control unit 41 or the like) includes a first timing (for example, at the start of a game) and a second timing (for example, a game) in one unit game (for example, a game). A plurality of types of state control information (for example, control state commands, etc.) capable of specifying the control state of the first control means (for example, the main control unit 41) at a plurality of timings including Including state control information transmitting means for transmitting to the second control means (for example, the sub-control unit 91),
A plurality of types of state control information (for example, a control state command) transmitted by the state control information transmitting unit at one timing are:
A control state that is not changed between the first timing (for example, at the start of the game) and the second timing (for example, at the end of the game) (for example, a stop order that is advantageous to the player) can be specified State control information (for example, control state command 2),
Second state control information that can specify a control state (for example, a gaming state) that can change at a first timing (for example, at the start of a game) and a second timing (for example, at the end of a game). (For example, control state command 1 etc.),
Including
The state control information transmitting means transmits a plurality of types of state control information (for example, control state commands) by common control (for example, control state command batch setting processing) at any timing among the plurality of timings. You may make it do.

  Thereby, the program is not excessively increased while grasping the states of the first control means and the second control means.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 12 game auxiliary display 41 main control unit 41c RAM
91 Sub-control unit 91c RAM

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A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Production operation means used for production operations;
A game progress operating means used for an operation to advance the game;
First promotion means for executing a first promotion effect for prompting an operation of the effect operation means;
Second promotion means for executing a second promotion effect for prompting the operation of the game progress operation means;
Sound output means for outputting sound, and advantageous state control means for controlling the player to an advantageous state according to the establishment of the start condition;
A specific effect execution unit capable of executing a specific effect of outputting one piece of music from the sound output unit and a specific effect of outputting a plurality of pieces of music from the sound output unit in a specific period;
With
The ratio of executing the specific effect of outputting the plurality of pieces of music in the case where the specific effect executing means controls the advantageous state rather than the advantageous state control means does not control the advantageous state after the specific period. Is high,
When the effect operation means is operated during the execution of the first promotion effect, a notification regarding a privilege is performed,
When the first promotion effect is being executed during the output of the music, the sound output means reduces the volume of the music while the second promotion effect is being executed during the output of the music. A gaming machine characterized by maintaining the volume of the music. A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Sound output means for outputting sound;
Volume setting means for setting a volume setting value indicating an output volume output by the sound output means;
Volume control means for controlling the output volume output by the sound output means in accordance with the volume setting value set by the volume setting means;
Detecting means for detecting whether or not a game is being played by the player;
Advantageous state control means for controlling the advantageous state advantageous to the player according to the establishment of the start condition;
A specific effect execution unit capable of executing a specific effect of outputting one piece of music from the sound output unit and a specific effect of outputting a plurality of pieces of music from the sound output unit in a specific period;
With
The ratio of executing the specific effect of outputting the plurality of pieces of music in the case where the specific effect executing means controls the advantageous state rather than the advantageous state control means does not control the advantageous state after the specific period. Is high,
The volume control means executes volume reduction control for reducing the output volume according to the volume setting value when the detection means detects that the player is not playing a game,
When the volume setting value indicating the maximum volume is set by the volume setting means, the output volume when the volume control means is executing the volume reduction control is the volume setting indicating the minimum volume by the volume setting means. A gaming machine, wherein when the value is set, the volume control means is smaller than an output volume when the volume control means is not executing the volume reduction control.

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