JP2018175693A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for allowing a degree-of-advantage change state to be known easily by a notification sound.SOLUTION: A game machine, such as a slot machine 1 and a Pachinko game machine or the like includes a main control part for controlling to a setting change state for changing a setting value, a reset/set switch 38, a start switch 7, speakers 53, 54, a sensor 300 capable of detecting specific operation, and the like, thus outputting a notification sound when the sensor 300 detects crossing of one portion of a body in front of the sensor 300 in operation of the start switch 7 while keeping pressing the reset/set switch 38 in a setting change.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

As a gaming machine, a predetermined bet number is set, and based on the start operation being performed, a slot machine in which variable display of a plurality of types of identification information is performed, a game medium such as a game ball, etc. There is a pachinko gaming machine or the like in which variable display of a plurality of types of identification information is performed when a game medium has won in a starting area such as a winning opening provided in the game area.

As such a gaming machine, there has been one that outputs an alarm sound when the setting value is changed in a setting change state in which the setting value of the gaming machine is changed (for example, Patent Document 1).

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However, there is still room for improvement in the notification during the advantage change state since the notification sound is simply output when the advantage is simply changed in the setting change state which is the advantage change state.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine which can be easily understood to be in an advantage changing state by an alarm sound.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine),
An advantage change state (eg, for changing a degree of advantage (eg, set value) for the player)
Advantage changing means (for example, setting change processing by the main control unit 41) for controlling to the setting change state);
Specific operation means (for example, reset / for example, operation of the reset / setting switch 38 for changing the setting, operation of the start switch 7 for changing the setting) for changing the degree of advantage Setting switch 38, start switch 7),
Sound output means (for example, for example, sound during setting change shown in FIG. 7, notification sound)
Speakers 53, 54),
A specific operation accompanied by the specific operation being performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 6C, when operating the start switch 7 while pressing the reset / setting switch 38 at the time of setting change, the body of the sensor 300 is in front of And detection means (e.g., sensor 300) capable of detecting a specific movement (a part of the
The sound output means outputs an alarm sound when the detection means detects the specific operation in the advantage change state (for example, as shown in FIG. 6 (c) and FIG. 7, a sensor in the setting change state) An alerting sound is output when 300 detects a specific action).

According to such a configuration, since the notification sound is output when the specific operation involved when the specific operation for changing the degree of advantage is performed is detected, it can be easily understood that the state of advantage is changed. In addition, it can also be confirmed simultaneously that the detection means is operating normally. further,
Since the notification sound is output when the specific operation accompanied by the specific operation required to change the degree of advantage is detected, it is possible to prevent the degree of change in the degree of advantage fraudulently.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The detection means is used in the effect to be executed in the gaming state (for example, when a hand is held in front of the sensor 300 during the effect, a sound of "confirmed" is output from the speakers 53, 54).

According to such a configuration, the detecting means is used not only in the advantage changing state but also in the effect to be executed in the gaming state, so that one detecting means has a plurality of roles. Thus, the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be reduced.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The detection means is used in an effect to be executed in a non-playing state (for example, when a hand is held in front of the sensor 300 during a demonstration, the voice "A child. Thank you." Is output from the speakers 53, 54 ).

According to such a configuration, the detection means is used not only in the advantage change state but also in the effect executed in the non-play state, so that one detection means has a plurality of roles. Thus, the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be reduced.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3),
The sound output means outputs an alarm sound when the specific operation is performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 7, the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and the operation of the start switch 7 for changing the setting are performed) Output an alarm sound).

According to such a configuration, not only the notification sound is output when a specific operation is detected in the advantage change state, but also the notification sound is output when a specific operation is performed. The action of performing a specific operation when performing a state can be interlocked with a notification that indicates that the state of advantage is changed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4),
The sound output unit re-outputs the notification sound from the beginning every time the detection unit detects the specific operation (for example, as shown in FIG. 8A, each time the sensor 300 detects a specific operation) The alarm sound that has become one set in "Pyrrolylopyrroliro" is re-output from the beginning).

According to such a configuration, since the notification sound is output again from the beginning each time the detection means detects a specific operation, it is easy to understand that the detection of the detection means is normal.

(6) In the gaming machine of (2) or (3) above,
The sound output means is
When the detection means is used in the effect, the words emitted by the character as the notification sound (for example, the words “A child. Regards,” “B man. Regards,” shown in FIG. 8 (b)). Output the corresponding sound,
When the detection means detects the specific operation while outputting the sound corresponding to the speech, the sound corresponding to the speech is not re-output from the beginning (for example, time t in FIG. 8 (b))
As shown in 3 and t4, when the sensor 300 detects a specific operation during the output of the sound corresponding to the speech "A-A. Regards.", The sound corresponding to the speech is not re-output from the beginning).

According to such a configuration, when the detection means is used in the effect, a sound corresponding to the speech uttered by the character is output as the notification sound, and the detection means detects a specific action during the output of the sound corresponding to the speech Since the sound corresponding to the speech is not output again from the beginning, the speech ending in the middle can prevent the user from not knowing what he was saying.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6),
The specific operation includes a first specific operation (for example, an operation of the reset / setting switch 38) and a second specific operation (for example, an operation of the start switch 7).
When the first specific operation or the second specific operation is performed, the specific operation is performed (for example, when the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 or the operation of the start switch 7 is performed, the specific operation is performed ).

According to such a configuration, even when any of the first specific operation and the second specific operation is performed, the specific operation is accompanied, and the notification sound is output when the specific operation is detected. Can be prevented as much as possible.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (7),
The sound output means is an advantage change in-progress sound different from the notification sound output when the detection means detects the specific operation in the advantage change state (for example, a setting change in-progress sound “setting change in progress” And an alarm sound) (for example, in the setting change state, a setting change in-progress sound “setting change in progress” different from the notification sound output when the sensor 300 detects a specific operation).

According to such a configuration, in the advantage change state, since the priority change in-progress sound different from the notification sound output when the detection means detects the specific operation is output, it is an advantage change state Even easier to understand.

It is a front view of the slot machine concerning this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram showing composition of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the stop position of the accessory 200. FIG. It is a timing chart for explaining the initial operation of bonus product 200. It is a figure for demonstrating detection of specific operation. It is a timing chart for explaining the relation between specific operation and alarm sound. It is a timing chart for explaining the relation between specific operation and alarm sound. It is a timing chart for explaining the relation between the screen display state and the notification sound.

An embodiment for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below on the basis of an embodiment. In the following embodiments, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described.

[Slot machine configuration]
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described below. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a housing 1 a whose front surface is open, and the housing 1 a.
and a front door 1b pivotally supported at a side end of a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51 a, and can transmit the transmission area 51 b corresponding to the see-through window 3. Thus, predetermined effects can be performed in the display area 51a, and the transparent area 51b of the display area 51a is transmitted to allow the reels 2L and 2C to be juxtaposed inside the housing 1a via the perspective window 3. , 2R (hereinafter, also referred to as left reel, middle reel, and right reel) can be visually recognized. On each reel, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order.

In addition, the slot machine 1 is a combination of the features 200a and 200b (hereinafter, the features 200a and 200b).
Together, and also referred to as “characters 200”). The accessory 200a is a member installed on the front surface of the liquid crystal display 51, and has a shape such as ">". The character 200a is installed on the left side of the slot machine 1 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as "left side"), as viewed from the player.
It can be driven left and right. The accessory 200 b is a member installed on the front surface of the liquid crystal display 51, and has a shape such as “<”. The character 200 b is installed on the right side of the slot machine 1 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “right side”) as viewed from the player, and can be driven to the left or right.
When the effect is executed, the character 200a moves to the right and the character 200b moves to the left. As a result, an effect that a diamond-like shape is formed is executed by partially overlapping the accessory 200 a and the accessory 200 b.

Also, the character 200 is a character LED 201a, 201b (hereinafter, character LED 201a, 2b
01b is collectively referred to as "feature LED 201"). There are multiple (200)
In the present embodiment, three) auxiliary product LEDs 201a (LED lamps) are installed and can emit light. Further, a plurality of (three in the present embodiment) accessory LEDs 201b are installed in the accessory 200b, and can emit light. The accessory LED 201 blinks in a predetermined color or the like, and is used, for example, during presentation. The accessory LED 201 is not limited to blinking, and may be lit.

Further, side lamps 400 are provided on the right and left sides of the see-through window 3 and can emit light. The side lamp 400 is an LED lamp identical to the feature LED 201,
A plurality (three in the present embodiment) are respectively installed on the right and left sides of the see-through window 3. The side lamp 400 blinks in a predetermined color or the like, and is used, for example, during presentation. The side lamp 400 is not limited to blinking, and may be lighted.

Further, a sensor 300 is provided on the upper side of the right side lamp 400. The sensor 300 detects the motion of the human body when the human body approaches the sensor 300 to a certain distance. For example, the sensor 300 detects the movement of the human body by detecting the temperature of the human body by infrared rays. Examples of the motion of the human body that can be detected by the sensor 300 include specific motions described later (a motion of holding the hand in front of the sensor 300, a motion of a part of the body crossing the sensor 300, and the like). The sensor 300 is not limited to one that detects the action of the human body by infrared rays, but may be one that detects the action of the human body by ultrasonic waves or visible light. The sensor 300 may be any sensor as long as it can detect the motion of the human body.

At the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, a medal insertion portion 4 capable of inserting a medal is provided. In the lower part of the front door 1b, the medal payout opening 9 from which medals are paid out, and the speakers 53, 54
Is provided.

In the front door 1b, as an example of the operation means, when setting a defined number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range of credits stored as gaming value (number of medals) owned by the player The MAX BET switch 6 operated, the settlement switch 10 operated when the credit and the set bet number are settled and returned, the start switch 7 operated when starting the game, and the reels 2L and 2C , And 2R, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R which are operated when stopping the rotations, and an effect switch 56 for use in effect.

The front door 1b has, as an example of a notification means, a game display unit 1 for notifying information about a game.
Three are provided. The game display section 13 is set with a credit display 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, and a game assistance display 12 for displaying the number of medals paid out and an error code at the time of an error. 1 BETLE for informing the number of bets
D14, 2 BET LED 15, 3 BET LED 16, input request LED 17 for notifying that the medal can be inserted, start effective LED 18 for notifying that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is possible, the start switch 7 After the operation of the weight (the reel 2 L, 2 because a fixed period has not elapsed since the previous game start)
In the state of waiting for the start of rotation of C and 2R), the in-waiting LED 19 is informed
And an LED 20 during replay that informs that the replay game is in progress after the replay is won.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an internal structure of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG.
Inside the a, a reel unit 2, an external output substrate 1000, a hopper unit 34, and a power supply box 100 are provided. The reel unit 2 has reels 2L, 2C, 2R,
A reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R, and reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4) capable of detecting the reel reference positions of the respective reels are provided. The hopper unit 34 is
Hopper tank 34a for storing medals, hopper motor 34b for paying out medals
, And a payout sensor 34c for detecting the medals paid out.

Overflow tank 3 in which overflowed medals are stored on the side of hopper unit 34
5 is provided. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a for detecting a full tank condition is provided.

On the front of the power supply box 100, the setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state in which the setting value can be changed or a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. Function as a reset switch, and in the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of the winning probability (out-rolling rate) of the internal lottery, and when turning the power on / off. A power switch 39 to be operated is provided.

When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a specified number of bets (for example, 3) are set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAX BET switch 6 or the like. As a result, the pay line LN is activated, and the operation to the start switch 7 is activated, and the game can be started. If a medal is inserted with the bet number set, that amount is added to the credit.

The winning line is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols displayed in the see-through window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one pay line LN is provided will be described, but a plurality of pay lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of the symbols constituting the winning is aligned with the pay line LN. Invalid line LM1 to LM
4 is not a line to be determined for winning, but a combination of predetermined symbols (for example, for example, one of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when a combination of winning symbols (so-called broken lines) is aligned with the winning line LN. By aligning the bell-bell-bell, it is possible to easily recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a specific winning combination has been arranged in the winning line LN.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2
The symbol R is rotated and the symbol is variably displayed, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. Then, three symbols are derived and displayed as the display result on the upper, middle, and lower portions of the see-through window 3. When a winning is generated by stopping the combination of winning symbols on the winning line LN, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player according to the winning. At this time, if the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit number (50), the medal is paid out from the medal payout opening 9.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands in accordance with the progress of the game, and a game control board 40 which controls a predetermined effect according to the command. 90, a power supply substrate 101 for generating a drive power supply for electrical components, and an external output substrate 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside.

The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (exemplified on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 3), and informing means (game control in FIG. Driving control of display devices such as illustrated on the left side of the substrate 40 is performed. In addition, game control board 40
Is based on the signals from the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R.
Drive controls 2C and 32R.

The game control board 40 is mounted with a circuit configuration (exemplified in the game control board 40 of FIG. 3) such as the main control unit 41 and the like. The main control unit 41 performs processing relating to the progress of the game and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40.
The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, which is not shown CPU, RO
It has M, RAM, I / O port etc.

The effect control board 90 is connected to the effect switch 56. Also, the effect control board 90 is
Driving control of a rendering device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (exemplified on the left side of the rendering control substrate 90 of FIG. 3) is performed. The effect control board 90 is mounted with a circuit configuration such as the sub control unit 91 (exemplified in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 3). The sub control unit 91 receives the command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs processing for performing effects, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like (not shown).

The circuit configuration of the sub control unit 91 includes, for example, a clock device 97 (hereinafter also referred to as an RTC) for measuring at least one of the date and the time. Sub control unit 9
For example, effect control can be executed according to the value of at least one of the date and time counted by the RTC 97, the detection signal from the effect switch 56, and the like. To the power supply substrate 101, a hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (exemplified on the right side of the power supply substrate 101 in FIG. 3) and the like are connected.

In addition, the sub control unit 91 is a part 200 (part 200 of the character provided in the slot machine 1).
a, drive control of character 200b). Further, the sub control unit 91 detects a specific operation by the sensor 300 provided in the slot machine 1. In addition, the side lamp 400 is connected to the effect control board 90. The sub control unit 91 causes the side lamp 400 to emit light. In addition, the accessory 200 a is equipped with an accessory LED 201 a. In addition, the character 200b,
An accessory LED 201 b is provided. The sub control unit 91 controls the feature LED 201 a, 201.
Make b emit light.

The main control unit 41 transmits a command indicating the result of the advantageous section transition lottery. Based on the command, the sub control unit 91 performs drive control of the accessory 200 and performs light emission control of the accessory LED 201 and the side lamp 400. For example, the AT lottery is performed by the cherry winning, and the AT lottery result is transmitted as a command. The sub control unit 91 controls the character 200, the character LED 201, and the side lamp 400 based on the received command, as shown in FIG.
Perform the effects as shown in (b).

The main control unit 41 transmits a command indicating that the non-playing state and the demonstration state are in effect. Based on the command, the sub control unit 91 sets the sensor 300 during the “demonstration screen display” period.
Controls so that the notification sound is not output from the speakers 53 and 54 even if it detects a specific operation.

[Internal lottery]
After setting the number of bets, when the start switch 7 is operated, an internal lottery is performed by the main control unit 41 to determine whether or not to allow the occurrence of a winning (internal lottery). For example, the random number circuit (not shown) included in the main control unit 41 updates the determination value belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65,536) in accordance with the predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 has a start switch 7
When the is operated, the judgment value which the random number circuit is updating is extracted. And the main control unit 4
If the extracted determination value corresponds to a determination value belonging to a predetermined range predetermined for each lottery target combination, the player determines the winning of the corresponding lottery target combination. When the lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, the winning flag of the winning combination included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. For example, when the BB is won, the BB winning flag is set, and when the strong cherry is won, the winning flag of the lower cherries and the winning flag of the one sheet winning combination 1 are set. The BB's winning flag is carried over until the winning BB wins, while
The winning flag corresponding to the winning combination other than the winning combination is erased when the winning game is ended regardless of the occurrence of the winning.

[Normal section and advantageous section]
The section of the game played in the slot machine 1 includes a normal section and an advantageous section. The advantageous section is a section having a performance relating to an instruction function of instructing the player of the operation mode (also referred to as operation procedure (also referred to as pushing order), operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Specifically, the advantageous section is a section controlled to an advantageous state such as AT (assist time) or CZ (chance zone).

The AT is a notification state under control of the main control unit 41 in which navigation effects are performed to notify the player of the operation mode (pushing order, operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Specifically, the main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery relating to the provision of an AT game which is the right to be controlled by the AT. For example, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant an AT game, and the number of AT games to be granted (the number of AT games) by AT lottery. In addition, that it is decided to grant the AT game in the AT lottery is referred to as AT winning, A
It is called non-AT winning that it is not decided to give AT game in T lottery.

When the AT is won in the AT lottery, the main control unit 41 controls the number of assigned AT games as the RAM 4
It is stored in a predetermined area 1c. Then, the main control unit 41 controls the AT over the stored number of AT games. The main control unit 41 stops the symbol combination corresponding to the selected winning combination and advantageous for the player on the pay line LN when the winning combination is won during AT such as pressing bell and pressing replay. The operation mode for the navigation is notified by the navigation effect. Therefore, by being controlled by the AT, the player can easily increase the net increase number of medals. In addition, it is the operation procedure corresponding to the kind of pushing order, Comprising: The thing of the procedure alert | reported by navi presentation is called a correct procedure. On the other hand, it is an operation procedure that does not correspond to the type of pressing order,
Procedures that are not notified by the navigation effect are referred to as incorrect procedures. In addition, the main control unit 41 may execute an additional lottery during AT. The additional lottery is a lottery for providing the number of AT games in addition to the number of AT games already granted. The decision to add an AT game in the addition lottery is also referred to as an addition winning. When the player is elected to ride on the top, the number of AT games given is added to the number of AT games stored in the RAM 41c.

CZ is a state controlled to a section advantageous to the player. For example, in CZ, navigation effects are performed at least once in which a winning combination for obtaining the maximum payout number is generated. Specifically, when a push order bell is won, a navigation effect for notifying a correct procedure is executed. Such navigational effects to be executed when the bells in order of pushing are selected are also referred to as bell navigations. In addition, in CZ, the degree of advantage for control to AT is higher than that in normal (during non-CZ). Specifically, during CZ, the probability of winning AT will be higher than during non-CZ, or
The number of AT games given when AT is won may increase. The main control unit 41
Execute a CZ lottery on the granting of a CZ game that will be controlled to the CZ. For example, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a CZ game is to be awarded, and the number of CZ games to be awarded (the number of CZ games) by CZ lottery. Note that determining that the CZ game is to be awarded in the CZ lottery is referred to as CZ winning, and not determining that the CZ game is to be assigned in the CZ lottery is referred to as non-CZ winning. It should be noted that CZ may be advantageous for the player in that the navi effect at which the winning of the maximum payout number is obtained occurs is performed at least once, and the advantage regarding the control to the AT is the same as usual. Good. Of course, the CZ may be advantageous for the player in that the navi effect is executed at least once when a winning occurs with which the maximum payout number is obtained, and the degree of advantage regarding control to the AT becomes higher than usual.

The number of CZs is not limited to one, and a plurality of CZs may be provided. In this case, although the degree of advantage regarding control to the AT is higher than usual in any CZ, the degree of advantage may be different according to the type of CZ.

As described above, in the "favorable section", a section controlled to a notification state such as AT,
And an interval controlled to an advantageous state such as CZ. On the other hand, a section in a normal state in which neither AT nor CZ is controlled is referred to as a "normal section". Also, the CZ mentioned above
Since the lottery is a lottery for shifting to an advantageous section, it is referred to as a "advantage section transition lottery". That is, the advantageous section transition lottery is performed in the normal section, and after winning in the advantageous section transition lottery, it shifts to the advantageous section having the performance related to the instruction function. During the advantageous section, a “lottery relating to the instruction function” such as an AT lottery or an additional lottery is performed as the “process relating to the instruction function”.

During the advantageous section, navigation effects are executed at least once, in which a winning combination for obtaining the maximum payout number is generated, whichever AT or CZ. For example, if eight medals are paid out, which is the maximum payout number due to the middle bell or the lower right bell winning, CZ middle or AT
In the middle, when winning in the pushing order bell described later, the correct procedure for winning the middle bell and the right falling bell is notified by the navigation effect.

The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has a disadvantage RT and a probability of winning a replay is a disadvantage RT.
It is possible to control to an advantageous RT which improves than when it is inside. The favorable RT is controlled by the winning of the orderly replay (promotion rep). I am elected to push order replay, and when I correct the operation procedure, I win a push order replay. The disadvantage RT is controlled after the setting change or controlled when the transition outcome is derived in the advantageous RT. The transition outcome is an outcome that is aligned with the payline LN when any of the left bell, the middle bell, and the right bell, which are pushing bells, is won and the winning is missed. A state controlled by AT and controlled by advantage RT is called ART.

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the payout rate of medals changes in accordance with the set value. Specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by determining the winning probability used in the internal lottery described later according to the setting value. It is also known that there is a difference in setting that the probability of winning changes according to the set value, and that there is no difference in the probability of winning according to the set value.

The set value is composed of six steps of 1 to 6, and the payout rate is the highest at 6 and the payout rate decreases as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the setting value, the degree of advantage is the highest for the player, and the degree of advantage decreases stepwise as the values become smaller in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. However, among a plurality of types of lottery target roles, a state in which the player has a high degree of advantage (such as a high probability state of AT lottery called CZ (chance zone) and a state in which a net increase in number like AT to be described later increases) There is no difference in setting of the lottery target combination to be the target of the advantageous section actuation lottery that determines whether to shift to the section in the. On the other hand, among the plurality of types of lottery target roles, there may be set differences in the lottery target roles that are not targets of the advantageous section actuation lottery.

In order to shift to the setting change state and change the setting value, it is necessary for an administrator such as a clerk to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37 provided inside the slot machine 1 . At this time, the player can not play a game. When the front door 1b is opened and the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value display 24 displays R
The set value read from the AM 41 c is displayed as a display value, and the reset / setting switch 3
It shifts to the setting change state where the change operation of the set value by the operation of 8 (that is, the selection operation of the set value) is possible. In the setting change state, when the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when the setting 6 is further operated, the setting is returned to the setting 1) . Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and when the front door 1b is closed, the game is progressed. Hereinafter, the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 in the setting change state may be referred to as a setting value selection operation, and the operation of the start switch 7 in the setting change state may be referred to as a setting value confirmation operation. Further, in order to confirm the setting value, the administrator may perform a predetermined operation to shift to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed.

In the setting change state, the sensor 300 can detect a human body. When the setting change is performed, the sensor 3 is operated when the reset / setting switch 38 is operated with the right hand and the start switch 7 is operated with the left hand (a specific operation for changing the setting is performed).
The sensor 300 detects a human body because a part of the human body crosses before 00 (a specific operation that occurs when a specific operation is performed).

In addition, changing the winning probability of the internal lottery according to the setting of the setting value, changing the winning probability of the advantageous section actuation drawing according to the setting of the setting value, and winning of the internal drawing according to the setting of the setting value. Any one of changing the probability and changing the winning probability of the advantageous section actuation lottery may be performed.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs timer interrupt processing (
When the power failure determination processing is performed to determine whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power failure detection circuit 48 is detected each time when the main) is executed, and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination processing Execute the power interruption process (main).

[Playing state and non-playing state]
The “playing state” in this embodiment refers to the operation of the MAX BET switch 6, etc. (MAX
Payout processing (the process of awarding medals due to the occurrence of winnings (addition of credits or medals from the medal payout opening 9) starting from the operation of the BET switch 6, the insertion of the medals into the medal insertion portion 4, and the automatic bet by the replay winnings Say) until the end of the game)).

The “non-playing state” in the present embodiment refers to a state that is not the “playing state”. For example, the period from when the payout of medals is completed by the bell winning until the operation of the MAX BET switch 6 is operated corresponds to the non-playing state. In the non-playing state, after the game is over, if there is no operation of the MAX BET switch 6 for 30 seconds, the liquid crystal display 5
The display of 1 switches from the display of the background to the display of the demo screen (the demo state is established). The background is usually displayed outside the demo state. Player is MAXBE in demo state
When the T switch 6 is operated, the display on the demonstration screen is switched to the display on the normal background again. Further, for example, the setting change state and the setting confirmation state also correspond to the non-playing state.

When the player performs the switching operation to the menu screen in the non-playing state, the liquid crystal display 5
The display of 1 switches to the display of the menu screen. A predetermined setting operation (in the menu screen
When the setting end operation is performed after the volume adjustment etc.), the screen switches back to the original screen.

[Stop position of article 200]
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the stop position of the accessory 200. As shown in FIG. The bonus 200 stops at different positions and performs different operations during setting change and gaming state. During gaming state,
There are normal time (during production) and production. In normal times, the feature 200 is at rest, and the feature 200 operates during presentation.

For example, when the lottery target role (such as a cherry role) of an advantageous section transition lottery such as a CZ lottery or an AT lottery is won, the character 200 operates. As a result, the player is expected to have won the advantageous section transition lottery and the advantageous section transition lottery has been won. Hereinafter, an example in which the AT lottery is performed will be described.

In the effect in the gaming state, the accessory 200 is movable from the "minimum position" (the position shown in FIG. 4A) to the range of the "maximum position" (the position shown in FIG. 4B). In the present embodiment,
The movable start position at the start of rendering is 0, and the position is the minimum position. The position at which the movement distance is the maximum from the start of movement is the maximum position. During normal gaming conditions, the bonus 20
0 is stopped at the minimum position.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the accessory 200 is stopped at the minimum position so as to slightly overlap the liquid crystal display 51 at normal times. In normal times, the accessory LED 201 and the side lamp 400 are off. For example, when the AT lottery is performed and the effect is started, the prizes 200a and 200b can be moved within the range shown in FIG. 4 (b). The stop position of the role feature 200 being rendered differs depending on the AT's expected winning probability. By starting the effect, movement is started from the position shown in FIG. 4 (a), and when the AT winning with the highest expectation of winning is confirmed (the expectation is 100%), up to the maximum position shown in FIG. 4 (b) Move and stop. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51
A character image of "OK" indicating that AT winning has been confirmed is displayed.

If the AT expectation of winning is low, it stops at a position close to the normal position of FIG. 4 (a), and the higher the AT's winning expectation becomes, the closer to the maximum position of FIG. 4 (b). Stop. If the expectation for winning the AT is gradually increased by the effect, the stop position will be gradually shown in FIG.
Perform effects such as approaching the maximum position of (b) or vibrating left and right. During the effect, the accessory LED 201 emits light. For example, the color may be changed and blinked according to the AT's winning expectation.

FIG. 4C shows the “set position” which is the stop position of the accessory 200 in the setting change state. During the setting change, since the user is stopped at the “set position” moved to the outside of the “minimum position”, it can be easily understood that the setting change is in progress. In addition, the special effects may be operated by the operation only at the time of setting change so as to vibrate small and small around the “set position” without stopping at the “set position”. In this case, it is easy to understand that the setting is being changed.

As shown in FIG. 4C, in the setting change state, the movement is started from the position when the power supply shown in FIG. 4A is turned off (for example, the minimum position when turned off in the normal state) Then, it moves to the set position shown in FIG. 4 (c) and stops. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image of “setting change in progress” indicating that the setting change is in progress. At this time,"
Since the bonus 200 is moved to a position not overlapping the setting changing "character, the player can visually recognize the" setting changing "character.

As described above, in the setting change state and in the gaming state, the bonus 200 stops at different positions. Further, the stop position (setting position) of the accessory 200 in the setting change state is shown in FIG.
As shown in (b), the accessory 200 is on the movable path (between the minimum position and the maximum position) during the gaming state.

In the setting change state, the accessory LED 201 blinks in a predetermined emission color. Moreover, the side lamp 400 also emits light in the same light emission mode as the accessory LED 201. For example, feature LED
The flash unit 201 and the side lamp 400 flash in yellow with the same flash cycle.

[Initial operation of feature 200]
FIG. 5 is a timing chart for explaining the initial operation of the accessory 200. As shown in FIG. At the end of the setting change state and at the time of power interruption, the accessory 200 performs an initial operation. Initial operation is character 2
This operation is performed to confirm the operation of 00, and one operation is performed in the movable range of the accessory 200. FIG. 5 (a) is a timing chart for explaining the initial operation of the accessory 200 at the time of setting change, and FIG. 5 (b) shows the initial operation of the accessory 200 when a power failure occurs during normal operation. FIG. 5C is a timing chart for explaining the initial operation of the accessory 200 when a power failure occurs while the accessory 200 is moving (during rendering).

After the setting change is completed, as shown in FIG. 5A, the bonus product 200 performs an initial operation from the setting position. Here, the horizontal axis indicates timings (timings a1 to f1). Prior to timing a1, for example, at normal times, the accessory 200 is stopped at the minimum position.
At this time, the power supply of the slot machine 1 (hereinafter also referred to as a power supply) is in the on state. In order to change the setting, the power is temporarily turned off at timing a1, and the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 turned on at timing b1. As a result, the setting is changed. In the setting change state, the accessory 200 moves from the minimum position to the setting position and then stops (timing c1). When the character 200 stops at the set position, the liquid crystal display 51
The text “setting is being changed” indicating that the setting is changed is displayed on. In addition, character 20
Also in the case where the setting change is performed while 0 is moving, the role feature 200 moves to the set position.

When the setting key switch 37 is turned off at the timing d1 when the setting change ends, the setting change state ends. Thereafter, the item 200 starts the initial operation. Timings d1 to f1 are periods in which the initial operation is performed. The accessory 200 starts moving from the set position at the timing d1 and moves to the maximum position at the timing e1. Furthermore, the accessory 200 moves to the minimum position at timing f1.

Next, the initial operation of the accessory 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5B and 5C at the time of power interruption. First, with reference to FIG. 5 (b), a case where power interruption occurs at normal times will be described. Here, the horizontal axis indicates the timing (timing a2 to f2). Before the timing a2, since it is a normal time, the accessory 200 is stopped at the minimum position. At this time,
The power is on. A momentary interruption such as a power failure occurs at timing a2 (power is off
It is assumed that the power is restored at time b2 (the power is turned on).

When the power is restored at timing b2, the initial operation of the accessory 200 is started. At this time, the accessory 200 is at the minimum position before the occurrence of power interruption. When the initial operation is started, as shown in FIG.
It moves to the same setting position as timing c1 of). After that, the same operation as the initial operation after the end of the setting change state is performed. That is, the initial operation after the end of the setting change state shown by timings d1 to f1 in FIG. 5A and the initial operation when power interruption occurs in the normal state of FIG. 5B (indicated by timings d2 to f2 The operation of the period) is a common operation.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5C, a case where power interruption occurs while the character 200 is moving (during production) will be described. Here, the horizontal axis indicates the timing (timing a3 to f3). Before timing a3, since the effect is underway, the accessory 200 is stopped at the maximum position. At this time, the power is on. A momentary interruption such as a power failure occurs at timing a3 (the power is turned off), and power is restored at time b3 (the power is turned on).

When the power is restored at timing b3, the initial operation of the accessory 200 is started. At this time, the item 200 is at the maximum position before the occurrence of power interruption. When the initial operation is started, as shown in FIG.
It moves to the same setting position as timing c1 of). After that, the same operation as the initial operation after the end of the setting change state is performed. That is, the initial operation after the end of the setting change state shown by timings d1 to f1 in FIG. 5A and the initial operation when power interruption occurs during movement of the accessory 200 shown in FIG. 5C (timing d3 The operation in the period shown by .about.f3 is a common operation. After that, the accessory 200 moves to the maximum position indicated by the timing a3.

[Specific action and specific control]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the specific control by detecting the specific operation in the first state and the second state. Here, the first status in the present embodiment is, for example, a setting change status, and the second status is a demonstration status. As described above, the specific operation is an operation detected by the sensor 300. For example, an operation of holding the hand in front of the sensor 300, an operation of crossing a part of the body in front of the sensor 300, and the like can be mentioned. Further, the specific operation at the time of changing the setting is an operation accompanying when the specific operation is performed. The specific operation is an operation for changing the setting. For example, there is the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 for changing the setting, and the operation of the start switch 7 for changing the setting. That is, as an example of the specific operation, there is an operation when operating the start switch 7 to determine the changed setting value while operating the reset / setting switch 38 at the time of setting change. Note that
An operation for opening the front door 1b and an operation for turning off the setting key switch 37 may be included in the specific operation. In the specific control, when the specific operation is detected by the sensor 300, the sub control unit 91 generates a speaker 53, 54 to notify the detection of the specific operation.
Control for causing the side lamp 400 to emit light, or control for causing the liquid crystal display 51 to perform display (for example, display of a moving image or a still image).

As an example of the first situation, the administrator performs a specific operation in which a part of the body crosses in front of the sensor 300 when operating the start switch 7 while pressing the reset / setting switch 38 at the time of setting change Then, when the sensor 300 detects the specific operation, the speakers 53 and 54 output a sound other than the voice (for example, a mechanical sound such as "pyrrolopyrrolo"). As an example of the second situation, in the demonstration state, a specific action of holding the hand in front of the sensor 300 is performed while the character A child is displayed on the screen,
When the sensor 300 detects the specific operation, the sound from the speakers 53 and 54 (for example, “
It is A child. Nice to meet you. "", Etc. "is output. in this way,
The sensor 300 is used in an effect to be executed in the gaming state. In addition, sensor 3 in production
When 00 is used, a sound corresponding to the speech emitted by the character is output as a notification sound.

Also, the first state and the second state may be, for example, a gaming state and a non-playing state. The sensor 300 is also used in effects performed in the gaming state. For example, it is also used when a player is elected to play a rare role such as cherries, and an effect is suggested to win an AT. On the screen, a letter such as “Heating fever!” Indicating AT winning will be displayed, and the sensor 300
The display is displayed instructing you to hold your hand in front of the. At this time, when a hand is held in front of the sensor 300, a voice of “decision” may be output from the speakers 53 and 54 to notify that the AT winning has been decided. As an example executed in the non-playing state, as described above, a serif corresponding to a character by detecting a specific action such as holding a hand in front of the sensor 300 while the character is displayed on the screen. Examples include those from which sound is output.

Next, a method of outputting a notification sound when performing specific control by the speakers 53 and 54 will be described. In any of the first situation and the second situation, the specific control is started when the specific operation is detected after the specific control is finished.

In the first situation (for example, the setting change state), the notification sound is again output from the beginning each time the sensor 300 detects a specific operation even during execution of the specific control. Also, in the first situation, the specific control is executed only in one mode. For example, even when the alarm sound which is one set of "pyrrolopyrrolo" is being output, the alarm sound "pyrrolopyrrolo" is output again from the beginning when a specific operation is detected.

In the second situation (for example, demo state), each time the sensor 300 detects a specific operation during execution of the specific control, the specific control in progress is continued without the alarm sound being output from the beginning again. Also, in the second situation, each time the specific control is performed, the specific control is performed in any of a plurality of modes. For example, even if a specific operation is detected while the notification sound “A. It is good.” Is being output from the speakers 53 and 54, the output of the notification sound is output until the end without stopping.

Also, in the demo state, a plurality of characters can be displayed, and the output of the notification sound is changed according to the displayed characters. For example, when the character of child A is displayed, the alarm sound "A child is good. Thank you." Is outputted, and when the character of man B is displayed, the alarm sound "man B. Thank you" is output. Be done. In the second situation, although the output of the notification sound is not stopped even if the specific operation is detected during the output of the notification sound, the present invention is not limited to this, the specific operation is performed during the output of the notification sound. It may not be detected.

Further, in the setting change state, a setting change in-progress sound different from the notification sound output when the sensor 300 detects a specific operation is output. For example, “setting is being changed” while changing settings.
And are repeatedly output in the setting change state. In the first situation, the specific control may be performed to cause the liquid crystal display 51 to output a still image, and in the second situation, the particular control may be performed to cause the liquid crystal display 51 to output a moving image. .

In addition, the specific operation may be accompanied by a specific operation when any of the first specific operation and the second specific operation is performed. For example, when either the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 or the operation of the start switch 7 is performed, the specific operation is performed. The first specific operation may be any of an operation of opening the front door 1b, an operation of the reset / setting switch 38, an operation of the start switch 7, and an operation of turning off the setting key switch 37. In the second specific operation, an operation for opening the front door 1b different from the first specific operation, an operation for the reset / setting switch 38, an operation for the start switch 7, and the setting key switch 37 are turned off.
It may be any of the operations to make it into the state.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining detection of a specific operation. In the setting change state, when a specific operation is performed, a specific operation is involved. The notification sound is output when the specific operation is detected. The specific operation in the description of FIG. 6 refers to the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and the operation of the start switch 7. Further, the specific operation refers to an operation detected by the sensor 300 depending on whether a part of the human body crosses in front of the sensor 300 or a part of the human body is positioned in front.

FIG. 6A is a simplified perspective view of the slot machine 1 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, on the front of the slot machine 1, a start switch 7 for performing a specific operation is installed. Inside the slot machine 1 with the front door 1b opened, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset / setting switch 38 for performing a specific operation is installed. Further, on the front of the slot machine 1, a sensor 300 for detecting a specific operation is installed.

In order to change the setting, it is necessary to operate the reset / setting switch 38 or the like installed inside the slot machine 1, so it is necessary to open the front door 1b as shown in FIG. 6 (b). In the state where the front door 1b is opened, a specific action may not be detected because a part of the body does not necessarily come in front of the sensor 300.

FIG. 6C is a diagram showing how an operation for changing the setting is performed in the setting change state. In the setting change state, in order to change the setting value, the reset / setting switch 38 is operated (specific operation is performed). In FIG. 6C, the reset / setting switch 38 is operated with the right hand. In order to change the set value by the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and to confirm the changed set value, the start switch 7 needs to be operated (a specific operation is performed). In FIG. 6C, the start switch 7 is operated with the left hand.

In FIG. 6C, when the user operates the reset / setting switch 38 with the right hand and then tries to operate the start switch 7 with the left hand, a part of the body is positioned in front of the sensor 300 (the specific operation is performed Show how it will be By performing the specific operation in this manner, the sensor 300 detects the specific operation. When a specific action is detected, a specific sound "pyrrolopyrrolo" is output.

Note that the specific action is not necessarily detected when the body part is located in front of the sensor 300. Even if a part of the body is not located in front of the sensor 300, for example, when trying to operate the start switch 7 with the left hand, it is considered that the specific operation is detected by the left hand crossing the sensor 300 for a moment Be In this case, after the operation of the start switch 7 is finished, the specific operation may be detected by the left hand crossing the front of the sensor 300 for a moment again.
Further, not limited to the case where the store clerk performs the specific operation in the normal procedure, it is also conceivable that the setting value is changed due to fraud. In this case, as described above, the specific action is detected each time the part of the illegal person's body crosses in front of the sensor 300 as well as when the specific action is detected. It will be output.

[Alarm sound]
FIG. 7 is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the specific operation and the notification sound. Figure 7
In the first embodiment, in the setting change state, which is the first state, detection of a specific operation when a specific operation is performed, output of a notification sound, and the like will be described. The horizontal axis indicates time T, and from the top, “specific operation”, “specific operation detection”, “setting change sound output”, and “informing sound output” are on, respectively.
It indicates whether it is or off. In the description of FIG. 7, it is assumed that the specific operation is also detected by the specific operation. The specific operation is an operation of the reset / setting switch 38, an operation of the start switch 7, and an operation of turning off the setting key switch 37.

A description will be given below based on the timing chart of FIG. At time t1, it is assumed that the setting key is turned on and the power is turned on. At this time, the setting is changed. By being in the setting change state, the output of the sound during the setting change is started. Specifically, "setting is being changed"
Repeat the voice output of.

At time t2, the reset / setting switch 38 is operated (detection of the reset / setting switch 38 is turned on). Thus, the specific operation is detected at time t3 (the detection of the specific operation is turned on). Due to the detection of the specific action, the notification sound “at time t4
"Pyrrolopyrrolo" is output. At time t5, the output of the notification sound is stopped.

At time t6, the start switch 7 is operated (the detection of the start switch 7 is o
n). Thus, the specific operation is detected at time t7 (the detection of the specific operation is turned on). Further, it is assumed that a part of the human body is detected by the sensor 300 simultaneously with the operation of the start switch 7. The specific action is also detected by this action. As a result of the detection of the specific operation, the notification sound “pyrrolopyrrolo” is output at time t8. At time t9, the output of the notification sound is stopped.

At time t10, it is assumed that the setting key switch 37 is turned off.
Thereby, the specific operation is detected at time t11 (the detection of the specific operation is turned on)
. As a result of the detection of the specific operation, the notification sound “pyrrolopyrrolo” is output at time t12. At time t14, the output of the notification sound is stopped.

The setting change state is ended by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state. At the same time, the output of the setting change sound may be stopped, but in the present embodiment, the setting is performed at time t15 when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the front door 1b is closed at time t13. Stop outputting the sound during change. This is because the setting change state ends and the game can be started after the front door 1b is closed. In addition, stopping the output of the setting change sound after a predetermined time has elapsed since closing the front door 1b makes it easy for the store clerk to notice the fact that the setting has been changed illegally, for example. It is for.

FIG. 8 is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the specific operation and the notification sound. Figure 8
8A illustrates the output of the notification sound when the specific operation is detected in the first situation, and FIG. 8B illustrates the second situation in the first situation. Fig. 8 (a), (
b) For each of them, the horizontal axis indicates time T, and indicates from the top whether “specific operation detection” and “announcement sound output” are respectively on or off.

As shown in FIG. 8A, it is assumed that the specific operation is detected at time t1 in the first situation (the detection of the specific operation is turned on). As a result of the detection of the specific operation, the output of the alarm sound, which has become one set in "pyrrolopyrrolo" at time t2, is started.

It is assumed that a specific operation is further detected at time t3 (the detection of the specific operation is turned on). As a result of the detection of the specific operation, the notification sound “pyrrolopyrrolo” can be output at time t4. At this time, although the notification sound based on the specific operation detection at time t1 is being output,
In the state of “H. pylori”, the alarm sound is output based on the specific operation detection at the next time t3.

It is assumed that a specific operation is further detected at time t5 (the detection of the specific operation is turned on). As a result of the detection of the specific operation, the notification sound “pyrrolopyrrolo” can be output at time t6. At this time, although the notification sound based on the specific operation detection at time t3 is being output,
It is stopped in the state of "pyrrolo piro · · · · · · · · output a notification sound based on the specific operation detection of the next time t5. At time t7, the output of the notification sound is stopped.

As shown in FIG. 8B, it is assumed that the specific operation is detected at time t1 in the second situation (the detection of the specific operation is turned on). As a result of the detection of the specific action, the alarm sound “A
It is a child. Nice to meet you. "" Output is started.

It is assumed that a specific operation is further detected at time t3 (the detection of the specific operation is turned on). It is assumed that, as a result of the detection of the specific action, at time t4, it is possible to output the notification sound “It is a man B. Thank you”. At this time, since the notification sound based on the specific operation detection at time t1 is being output, the output of the notification sound based on the specific operation detection at time t1 without outputting the notification sound based on the specific operation detection at the next time t3. To continue. At time t5, when the words "A child. Please say hello." Have been used, voice output is stopped.

It is assumed that a specific operation is further detected at time t6 (the detection of the specific operation is turned on). It is assumed that, as a result of the detection of the specific operation, at time t7, it is possible to output the notification sound “B is a man. Nice to meet you.” At this time, since the output of the notification sound based on the specific operation detection at time t1 is finished, the notification sound “B is a man. Regards” is generated based on the specific operation detection at time t6. At time t8, when the words "B is a man, please say hello."

FIG. 9 is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the screen display state and the notification sound.
In the non-playing state, the specific control is detected by detecting the specific operation between the time the game is over and the display is switched to the demonstration state, and the specific operation is performed in the demo state. Do not execute specific control even if detected.

The vertical axis represents time T1. Before the operation of the MAX BET switch 6 (BET operation) is performed, the game is in the non-play state. The bet operation switches from the non-game state to the game state. The rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started by the operation of the start switch 7 (start operation),
Reel 2L, 2C, 2 by operation (stop operation) of stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R
When the rotation of R is stopped and the medals are paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, the gaming state is ended (game end) and the non-gaming state is established.

If a BET operation is not performed for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) from the end of the game, the screen is switched to the demo screen. During the period from "game end to demonstration screen display", when the sensor 300 detects a specific operation, a notification sound is output from the speakers 53, 54. During this time, there is a high possibility that the player is sitting at a seat. For example, when a hand is held in front of the sensor 300, an effect is produced in which a voice corresponding to a predetermined line is output.

During the period of "during demo screen display" from the switch to the demo screen to the time when the BET operation and the like are performed, the notification sound is not output from the speakers 53 and 54 even if the sensor 300 detects a specific operation. During this time, there is a high possibility that the player is away. For example, if the cleaning worker is cleaning during this time, and the sensor 300 happens to detect a specific operation, it is only bothersome that the voice corresponding to the predetermined line is output. Therefore, the notification sound is not output in "during demo screen display". If a BET operation is performed while the demonstration screen is displayed, the demonstration screen is ended and the game state is entered again. It should be noted that the notification sound may not be output, but may be in a mute state in which the notification sound is output but the volume is 0.

The illustration of the balloon portion shown on the right of FIG. 9 shows the state when the menu screen switching operation is performed in the period from the end of the game to the demonstration screen display. The vertical axis represents time T2.
If a setting end operation is performed after performing a predetermined setting operation on the menu screen, the screen is switched back to the original screen. In a period of "displaying menu screen", when the sensor 300 detects a specific operation, an alarm sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54. During this time, there is a high possibility that the player is sitting at a seat. For example, when a hand is held in front of the sensor 300, an effect is produced in which a voice corresponding to a predetermined line is output.

[Main effect]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the character 200 is stopped at the setting position shown in FIG. 4C in the setting change state, and in the gaming state, the character 200 is illustrated in FIGS. Move or stop between the minimum and maximum positions shown. As described above, since the bonus 200 stops at different positions in the setting change state and the gaming state, it can be easily understood by the position of the bonus item 200 that the setting change state is set.

Also, in the setting change state, the special effects are operated at the time of setting change so that the character 200 is vibrated to the left and right around the setting position shown in FIG. The actor 200 is stopped at the minimum position shown in FIG. 4 (a), and the actor 200 is operated to the maximum position shown in FIG. 4 (b) during presentation. Thus, in the setting change state and the gaming state,
Since the accessory 200 operates differently, it can be easily understood by the operation of the accessory 200 that the setting is changed.

Further, when the “setting change in progress” image shown in FIG. 4C is displayed, the visibility of the display of the image is not inhibited by the role item 200, so that it is easier to understand that the setting is changed.

Also, for example, as shown in FIGS. 4B and 4C, in the setting change state, the bonus 200 is stopped at a position on the movable path during rendering, so the bonus 200 in the setting change state
There is no need to provide a dedicated route for

Further, since the accessory 200 includes the accessory LED 201, and the accessory LED 201 emits light in the setting change state, it is easy to understand that the setting change state is also caused by the light emission.

Further, since the accessory LED 201 lights up in the game state and blinks in the setting change state, it is easy to understand that the setting change state is also made depending on the light emission mode of the accessory LED 201.

Moreover, since the accessory LED 201 and the side lamp 400 blink in the same cycle in the setting change state, it is easy to understand that the setting change state is also caused by light emission.

In addition, as shown in timing c1 of FIG. 5A, after the setting change state ends, the initial operation of the goods 200 starts from the setting position where the part 200 is stopped in the setting change state, The accessory 200 can perform the initial operation smoothly.

In addition, when returning from the power failure without being controlled to the setting change state, the bonus 200 is stopped in the gaming state before the power failure shown in the timings a2 and a3 in FIGS. 5 (b) and 5 (c). Position (any position between the minimum position and the maximum position) to the timing d1 of FIG. 5 (a).
The role of the bonus 200 is temporarily moved to the setting position to be stopped in the setting change state shown in FIG.
The bonus item 200 performs the same operation as the initial operation performed after the setting change state shown in the timings d1 to f1 of FIG. 5A is ended. By sharing part of the initial operation at the time of setting change and the occurrence of power interruption as described above, it is not necessary to prepare a plurality of patterns for the initial operation.

Further, there is an operation of the reset / setting switch 38 which is a specific operation for changing the setting and an operation of the start switch 7, and a specific operation accompanying when the specific operation is performed (while pressing the reset / setting switch 38 at the time of setting change) When the start switch 7 is operated, there is a sensor 300 that detects a specific movement in which a part of the body crosses in front of the sensor 300, as shown in FIG.
Since the notification sound is output when the specific operation is detected by the sensor 300 in the setting change state, as shown in FIG. 7, it is easy to understand that the setting change state. In addition, it can also be confirmed simultaneously that the sensor 300 is operating normally. Further, since the notification sound is output when the specific operation accompanied by the specific operation necessary for changing the setting is detected, it is possible to prevent the setting change as much as possible.

In addition, the sensor 300 is used not only in the setting change state, but also in the effect executed in the gaming state of FIG.
Is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Thus, for one sensor 300,
By providing multiple roles, the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be reduced.

In addition, the sensor 300 is used not only in the setting change state, but also during a non-game state demonstration, if you hold your hand in front of the sensor 300, it is a voice “A child.
Is output from the speakers 53 and 54. As described above, by providing one sensor 300 with a plurality of roles, the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be reduced.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the notification sound is also output when a specific operation of the reset / setting switch 38 for changing the setting and a specific operation of the start switch 7 for changing the setting are performed. The action of performing a specific operation when performing the setting change state can be interlocked with the notification notifying that the setting change state.

Also, as shown in FIG. 8A, each time the sensor 300 detects a specific operation, the alarm sound that has become one set with “pyrrolo pyrroliro” is output again from the beginning, so the detection of the sensor 300 is normal. It is easy to understand that it is.

Also, as shown at times t3 and t4 in FIG. 8 (b), when the sensor 300 detects a specific operation during the output of the sound corresponding to the speech "A child is good. Thank you.", The sound corresponding to the speech Because the message is not re-output from the beginning, it is possible to prevent the user from not knowing what he was saying by ending the serif on the way.

In addition, even when any of the first specific operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and the second specific operation of the start switch 7 is performed, the specific operation is accompanied, and the notification sound is output when the specific operation is detected, It is possible to prevent setting change as much as possible.

In addition, in the setting change state, the setting change in-progress sound “during setting change in progress” different from the notification sound output when the sensor 300 detects a specific operation is output, so that the setting change state is more easily understood.

In addition, there is a sensor 300 that detects a specific action of holding a hand in front of the sensor 300 and a specific action of a part of the body crossing the front of the sensor 300, and the first state, the setting change state and the second state, In any of the above, when the specific operation is detected by the sensor 300, the notification sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, and in any of the first situation and the second situation, as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, when the specific operation is detected at time t4 after the output of the notification sound is finished at time t3, the output of the notification sound is started, and as shown at time t4 in FIG. When the specific operation is performed during the output of the notification sound in one situation, the output of the notification sound is re-executed from the beginning, while the notification sound is generated in the second situation as shown at time t4 in FIG. When the specific operation is performed during the output of the notification sound, the output of the notification sound continues without being re-executed from the beginning. As described above, it is possible to appropriately output the notification sound according to the situation, since it is determined whether the output of the notification sound is re-executed or continued from the beginning according to the first situation and the second situation.

Also, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), in the first situation, only the notification sound that has become one set with “pyrrolo pyrroliro” is output, and as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the second situation is broadcast For each sound output, a plurality of lines such as "A child. Nice to meet you." And "B man. Thank you for your consideration." Are output. In the second situation, since the output of the notification sound performed in any of a plurality of modes is not re-executed from the beginning each time a specific operation is detected, the output of the notification sound continues Thus, it is possible to prevent the decline in the interest of the game.

Further, in the first situation, specific control for causing the liquid crystal display 51 to output a still image is executed,
In the second situation, specific control to cause the liquid crystal display 51 to output a moving image is executed. If playback of the moving image is re-started from the beginning each time a specific action is detected in the second situation, it will lead to a decrease in the interest of the game, so continuation of execution of the specific control can prevent a drop in the interest of the game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), in the first situation, the notification sound “pyrrolo pyrroliro” is outputted as the specific control, and as shown in FIG. 8 (b), in the second situation, the speech as the specific control A child is A. Thank you. ", The words" I am a B man. Thank you. " In the second situation, the voice is output, but the voice is not interrupted every time the specific action is detected, so that the execution of the specific control continues to prevent the decline in the interest of the game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the notification sound “pyrrolopyrrolo” is output when a specific operation is detected in the period “from the end of the game to the demonstration screen” and the period “during display of the menu screen”. In the situation where the player may be playing a game, the interest of the game can be improved by executing the specific control (output of the notification sound). Further, as shown in FIG. 9, in the period of “during demo screen display”, even if a specific operation is detected, the alarm sound “pyrrolo pyrrolillo” is not output, so the clerk happens to identify during the cleaning operation while the demo screen is displayed. It is possible to avoid the hassle of performing operations and performing specific control.

Also, the first situation is the setting change state, and the second situation is in the demo, and as shown in FIG. 8A, only one notification sound “pyrrolo pyrroliro” is output in the setting change state, as shown in FIG. 8
As shown in (b), during the demonstration each output of the notification sound, "A child. Thank you.
"" Is a B man. Nice to meet you. "And the like is output a plurality of words. When the specific operation is performed during the output of the notification sound in the setting change state, the notification sound is re-output from the beginning, so the sensor 300 is operating normally at the time of the operation check in the setting change state. It can be confirmed every detection. In addition, when a specific operation is performed during the output of the notification sound (serif) during the demonstration, the output of the notification sound continues without outputting the notification sound from the beginning again, so the voice is interrupted halfway and from the beginning It is not output and does not reduce the interest of the game.

[Modification]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modified examples of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About the feature 200]
In the present embodiment, the accessory LED 201 and the side lamp 400 are normally operated.
Although it is assumed that the light is turned off, the invention is not limited to this, and it may be lighted or blinked in any color.

In addition, during production, the accessory LED 201 emits light, for example, it is lit in a rainbow color. However, the light emitting color is not limited to rainbow lighting, and may be changed to light up, for example, green, red, and rainbow depending on the degree of expectation of AT winning. Also, the side lamp 4
00 may also be lit in the same color. Further, the accessory LED 201 and the side lamp 400 may be blinked in the same color with the same blinking cycle.

In addition, in the setting change state, the accessory LED 201 blinks in a predetermined light emission color, and the side lamp 400 also emits light in the same light emission mode as the accessory LED 201. For example, although it blinks in yellow, it may be any color as long as the accessory LED 201 and the side lamp 400 are lit in the same color.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5 (c), when the initial operation is completed when the power is cut off during the rendering, the accessory 200 moves to the maximum position indicated by the timing a3 in FIG. 5 (c). . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be an initial operation including an operation of moving the accessory 200 to the maximum position. In addition, without moving the accessory 200 to the maximum position, it may be stopped at the minimum position.

[About specific control]
In the present embodiment, in the demonstration state which is the second state, the character A is displayed on the screen.
When the child is displayed, hold the hand in front of the sensor 300, and when the sensor 300 detects a specific operation, the loudspeakers 53 and 54 output a notification sound "A child. Regards, please." An example has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one character may emit a plurality of words. Moreover, as long as it is a serif which a character emits, it may be anything. In addition, when the sensor 300 detects a specific operation, the sensor itself may vibrate.

In addition, when a letter such as "Heating fever!" That suggests AT winning is displayed on the screen, when you put your hand in front of the sensor 300, the voice of "Confirmed" will notify that the AT winning has been decided. The example output from the speakers 53 and 54 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a hand is held in front of the sensor 300, some information regarding the game may be output by voice.

Furthermore, in the setting change state, an example of outputting a setting change sound different from the notification sound output when the sensor 300 detects a specific operation, for example, repeatedly outputting “setting change in progress” in the setting change state explained. However, not limited to this, a warning sound such as "bee-by" may be used.

[On application to pachinko machines]
Next, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine will be described. Hereinafter, detailed description of the same parts as the above embodiment will be omitted.

In the pachinko gaming machine, a game is performed by operating a hitting operation handle in a gaming area provided on a gaming board to strike pachinko balls, which are gaming media. In a pachinko gaming machine, when pachinko balls pass through a starting area provided in the game area, whether or not to generate a big hit, etc. is determined based on the extracted random number. By passing through the start area, the image display apparatus performs variable display of the effect design. In the effect display device, reach effect is executed in which the possibility of the occurrence of the big hit continues before the final result of the effect pattern is displayed. When the jackpot is hit, the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a result of the variable display. After being a big hit, it is controlled to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round (round game) advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. In the jackpot gaming state, it is possible to open the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device. If a pachinko ball is won in a winning opening such as a big winning opening, a predetermined number of winning balls can be obtained.

When the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine, for example, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a movable movable character, and the movable character is different between the setting change state in which the setting in the gaming state is changed and the gaming state. You may make it stop at. Further, in the setting change state and the gaming state, the movable combination may be made to operate differently. In addition, it is something which pachinko game machine has the sensor, the sensor detects the specific operation which accompanies when the specific operation for changing setting is done, it notifies when the sensor detects the specific operation in the setting change state A sound may be output. In addition, in the setting change state, when the specific operation is performed during the output of the notification sound, the output of the notification sound is re-executed from the beginning, while the notification is performed when the specific operation is performed during the output of the notification sound during the demonstration. The output of the notification sound may be continued without re-outputting the sound from the beginning. The configuration applied to the slot machine in the other embodiments described above can be similarly applied to the pachinko gaming machine.

It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all the modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control boards, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM
, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b
ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
An advantage change means for controlling an advantage change state for changing an advantage for the player;
Specific operation means for performing a specific operation for changing the degree of advantage;
Sound output means for outputting sound;
A detection unit capable of detecting a specific operation involved when the specific operation is performed;
The gaming machine, wherein the sound output means outputs an alarm sound when the detection means detects the specific operation in the advantage change state.

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