JP2018183285A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing a player to easily recognize that different types of control are executed.SOLUTION: The game machine capable of executing a game includes: specific sound control means for executing control relating to outputs of a specific sound; and special performance means capable of executing a special performance in which a sound different from the specific sound is output in a period when the specific sound output means can output the specific sound. The specific sound control means can execute normal control, and special control different from the normal control. When the special control is executed by the specific sound control means, the game machine restricts execution of the special performance by the special performance means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

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.

  Some gaming machines of this type output operation sounds of a start lever and operation sounds of a stop button, and in a situation where the gaming state is advantageous to the player, there are those that output in different modes (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).

JP 2008-131965 A

  In some cases, the game machine is controlled to output a sound of a notice effect in addition to the operation sound. When executing different controls such as outputting operation sounds in different modes, if the control for outputting sounds in the notice effect is executed, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the different controls are being executed.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a player can easily recognize that different controls are being executed.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine),
Specific sound control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for executing control related to output of the specific sound;
Special effect means (for example, sub effects) capable of executing a special effect (for example, special effects A, B, C, etc.) in which a sound different from the specific sound is output in a period in which the specific sound can be output by the specific sound control means. Control unit 91 etc.),
With
The specific sound control means is capable of executing normal control (for example, control for executing a specific sound effect) and special control (for example, control for executing a non-specific sound effect) different from the normal control. ,
When the special control is executed by the specific sound control means, execution of the special effect by the special effect means is restricted (for example, the execution probability of the special effect is set to 0%, 10%, or 20%, etc.) A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the player can easily recognize that different controls are being executed.

  The control related to the output of the specific sound includes various controls such as a control for determining whether or not to output the specific sound and a control for not outputting the specific sound.

  The period during which the specific sound can be output is a period that starts from a predetermined opportunity. For example, in the present embodiment, the period starts from the time when the start switch 7 is operated. As another example, a period starting from the time of operating the stop button, a period starting from the time of operating the MAXBET switch 6, a period starting from the time of operating the effect switch 56, although not shown in the present embodiment, the lower panel It may also be a period starting from when a player can operate, such as a period starting from the operation of a touch panel, a lever, or the like. In addition, not only by the player's operation, for example, in a pachinko machine, from the time of some event occurrence in the control of the gaming machine that does not depend on the player's operation, such as the period starting from the time of decoration design tempering (at the time of reach) It is good also as a period to be started.

  Regarding the non-specific sound effect and the special effect by the special control, in this embodiment, as shown in the tables of FIGS. 6A and 6B, both effects are easy to be executed as advantageous to the player. Even in such a gaming machine, a plurality of effects are often performed in parallel to the advantage of the player. When a plurality of performances are performed in parallel, the presence of each performance may be diluted, and each performance effect may be weaker than when the performance is performed alone. Therefore, as in this embodiment, in a state where both the non-specific sound effect and the special effect are easily executed, the player can easily recognize that different controls are executed by restricting the execution of the special effect. Not only is this possible, but the effect of the non-specific sound production can be fully demonstrated, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

  In this embodiment, when restricting the execution of a special effect, the execution probability is uniformly set to 0%, 10%, or 20%, not limited to the type of the special effect, but the execution probability is changed depending on the type of the special effect. May be. For example, the execution probability of the special effect that is compatible with the non-specific sound effect may be increased. As a special production with good compatibility, for example, a production that is quiet in terms of sound can be cited. In this case, by executing the non-specific sound effect together with the special effect, a synergistic effect of the two effects can be obtained and the interest can be further improved. In this way, the execution probability may be determined flexibly according to the aspect of the special effect.

  In the present embodiment, the non-specific sound effect is an effect related only to sounds such as delay, silence, and special sounds, but an effect with other effects may be added. As such an effect, for example, an effect that prompts an operation of an effect button together with a sound can be cited.

  In this embodiment, when it is determined not to execute the special effect, the special effect is not executed at all, but the special effect may be executed so as not to disturb the non-specific sound effect. For example, when the non-specific sound effect is a delayed effect, the special effect may be executed after the delayed effect ends. That is, the execution period of the special effect may be limited. This is because even if the special effect is executed in such a manner, the player can easily recognize that different controls are being executed.

  As described above, there are two types of “restrict execution of special effects” that limit execution itself depending on the execution probability and those that limit the execution period.

(2) The gaming machine of (1) above,
The special control is a control that suggests that the player is advantageous (for example, it is highly likely that the player has won BB, RB, or ART).

  According to such a structure, a player pays attention to special control, and an interest can be improved.

(3) The gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The period during which the specific sound can be output by the specific sound control means is a predetermined period started from the player's operation (for example, operation of the start switch 7 or the like).

  According to such a configuration, the player pays attention to a predetermined period starting from the player's operation, and the interest can be improved.

  As described in the present embodiment, an effect that is different from normal is sometimes referred to as a discomfort effect. However, the discomfort effect is triggered by a player's operation and a player's operation. There is something not to do. As an example of the latter, there is an effect that normally enters the second phrase when the performance ends with one phrase. What is not triggered by the player's operation is easier for the player to recognize what is triggered by the player's operation. This is because the player remembers with the body the events that occur when an operation is performed and the timing at which the events occur. Therefore, the sense of incongruity effect is more effective in the direction triggered by the player's operation, so that the player's interest can be improved.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The special effect is an effect that starts at a predetermined opportunity (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, it starts when the start switch 7 is operated).

  According to such a structure, a player pays attention to a predetermined opportunity, and an interest can be improved.

(5) The gaming machine according to any of (1) to (4) above,
The volume of the sound output in the special effect is larger than the volume of the specific sound.

  According to such a configuration, the player can recognize more that the special control is being executed.

  Note that the volume of the sound output in the special effect may be always higher than the volume of the specific sound, or at least during the period in which the specific sound is output.

(6) 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 operation of the effect switch 56 as shown in the liquid crystal display 51 at times t5 to t6 in FIG. 10, 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. 10) 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. 8) (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. 10). 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 decreases the volume of the predetermined sound (for example, as shown at times t5 to t6 in FIG. 10). 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. 10, 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.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is 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 aspect of the specific sound control effect, and the special effect. It is a figure which shows various tables. It is a flowchart which shows the control content when the start switch 7 is operated. 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.

  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 and 2R (hereinafter referred to as a left reel, a middle reel and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery. ) 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 this 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. Furthermore, the front door 1b is provided with speakers 53 and 54 as shown in FIG.

  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).

  Inside the front door 1b, a volume controller 57 having a knob operated to set an output volume output from the speakers 53 and 54 is provided. The knob is an operation unit, and the set value is indicated by the rotation position of the knob. The volume controller 57 is covered with a cover member 59. The cover member 59 is provided so as to be freely opened and closed. A store clerk at the amusement store performs an operation for opening the cover member 59 and setting the output volume. Since the store clerk cannot operate unless the cover member 59 is opened, an erroneous operation on the volume adjuster 57 can be prevented.

  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 this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

  Further, in the present 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 number (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 this 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 are connected, and the hopper motor 34b described above via the power supply board 101 and A power switch 39 is connected, and these electric components are driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40.

  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, effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51, an effect effect LED 52, a volume adjuster 57, speakers 53 and 54, a reel LED 55, and a cross key 58 are connected, and these effect devices are mounted on an effect control board 90. It is driven based on control by a sub-control unit 91 described later.

  The volume adjuster 57 is for the store clerk of the game store to set the volume as described above, and can be set in any of four stages. 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 the present embodiment, the cross key 58 is operated to set the output volume output from the speakers 53 and 54. When the cross key 58 is operated, a signal corresponding to the operation is output to the sub-control unit 91.

  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 this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line is activated (in the case of this 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 the present 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 provide a notification period in which navigation notification can be executed to notify 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 where the control is not performed 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.

  Further, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 2, the main control unit 41 can execute a navigation notification for notifying 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 this embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs an ART lottery to determine whether or not to control to ART (state controlled by AT at RT0) when the lottery condition is satisfied. Then, the main control unit 41 wins the ART lottery and controls the ART when the precursor period ends.

  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. 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.

  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.

  Here, the benefit advantageous to the player means a right that allows the player to shift to an 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.

  The sub control unit 91 according to the present embodiment executes control related to the output of the specific sound. Moreover, the sub-control part 91 can perform normal control and special control different from normal control as specific sound control. The normal control is a control for outputting a specific sound when the start switch 7 is operated.

  There are three types of special control: silence control, delay control, and special sound control. Among these, silence control is control which does not output a specific sound. The delay control is control for outputting a specific sound at a timing delayed from the timing for outputting the specific sound in the normal control. The special sound control is a control for outputting a special sound different from the specific sound. The special control is a control that suggests that the player is advantageous. It should be noted that these three types of control effects are different from usual specific sounds, and are also referred to as “uncomfortable effects”.

  In addition to the specific sound control described above, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a special effect in which a sound different from the specific sound is output in a period in which the specific sound can be output. The special effect is an effect that starts when the start switch 7 is operated, and is an effect that ends when the third stop is performed. Moreover, the sound output by the special effect in this embodiment is a volume larger than the volume of a specific sound.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing aspects of the effect and the special effect by the specific sound control. All the graphs shown in FIG. 5 show the passage of a predetermined period from the time when the start switch 7 is operated. FIG. 5A shows a mode in which the effect by the normal control and the special effect are started at the same time. As described above, in the normal control, since the specific sound is output when the start switch 7 is operated, the specific sound and the sound of the special effect are output simultaneously. Since the sound output in the special effect is louder than the volume of the specific sound, the specific sound is erased by the sound of the special effect, and the specific sound is hardly recognized by the player. This applies not only to the specific sound but also to the specific sound in the delay effect and the special sound. As described above, since it is difficult to recognize that the specific sound is output, even if the specific sound is output, the sound is substantially silent. Therefore, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the silent production.

  As described above, the special control is control that suggests that the player is advantageous, and one of the purposes is to improve the interest of the player. Nevertheless, if it becomes difficult for the player to recognize it, the effect by the special control becomes meaningless, and as a result, the purpose of improving the player's interest cannot be fulfilled.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5B to 5D, when special control is executed, execution of the special effect is limited. Since the execution of the special effect is restricted, the special effect is indicated by a broken line. FIG. 5B shows a mode of delayed production. The delayed effect is an effect by special control that outputs a specific sound with a delay from the operation timing in response to an opportunity when the start switch 7 is operated. By restricting the execution of the special effect, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the delayed effect has been performed as compared with the case where the execution of the special effect is not restricted.

  FIG.5 (c) has shown the aspect of the silence production. The silent effect is an effect by special control that does not output a specific sound in response to an opportunity when the start switch 7 is operated. By restricting the execution of the special effect, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the silent effect has been performed as compared with the case where the execution of the special effect is not restricted. FIG. 5D shows a special sound effect mode. The special sound effect is an effect by special control that outputs a special sound different from the specific sound in response to an opportunity when the start switch 7 is operated. By restricting the execution of the special effect, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the special sound effect has been performed as compared with the case where the execution of the special effect is not restricted.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, when special control is executed, it is easy for the player to recognize that the effect by the special control has been performed by restricting the execution of the special effect. The interest of the player can be improved. Further, since the special effect is an effect that starts when the start switch 7 is operated, the player can pay attention to the opportunity when the start switch 7 is operated, and can improve the interest. Furthermore, since the volume of the sound output in the special effect in this embodiment is larger than the volume of the specific sound, the player can recognize that the special control is being executed.

  Hereinafter, specific control contents for restricting execution of special effects when special control is executed will be described.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing various tables. FIG. 6A is a diagram showing a start switch-on sound table for selecting one of a specific sound effect, a special sound effect, a delay effect, and a silence effect in response to an opportunity when the start switch 7 is operated. It is. As described above, since the special control is a control that suggests that the player is advantageous, it depends on the winning combination as to which effect is selected. Note that the winning combination is notified to the sub-control unit 91 when the start switch 7 is operated by the internal winning command described above. In the following description, the special sound effect, the delay effect, and the silence effect may be collectively expressed as a non-specific sound effect.

  As shown in the start switch-on sound table, the non-specific sound effect is more likely to be executed as the player becomes more advantageous. Therefore, the special control for executing the non-specific sound effect is a control that suggests that the player is advantageous. In the start switch-on sound table, the ratio of the specific sound effect selected at the time of winning the BB is 10%, the ratio of the special sound effect selected is 20%, and the ratio of the delayed effect selected is 20%. The ratio at which the silence effect is selected is 50%. The rate at which the specific sound effect is selected at the time of RB winning is 10%, the rate at which the special sound effect is selected is 20%, the rate at which the delayed effect is selected is 50%, and the silence effect is selected. The percentage is 20%. The rate at which the specific sound effect is selected at the time of winning ART is 10%, the rate at which the special sound effect is selected is 50%, the rate at which the delayed effect is selected is 20%, and the silence effect is selected. The percentage is 20%.

  The ratio of selecting the specific sound effect at the time of cherry winning is 55%, and the ratio of selecting the non-specific sound effect is 15%. The ratio that the specific sound effect is selected at the time of winning the watermelon is 70%, and the ratio that the non-specific sound effect is selected is 10%. In the case of other (bell or replay win, lost), the ratio of the specific sound effect selected is 97%, and the ratio of the non-specific sound effect selected is 1%.

  FIG. 6B is a diagram for selecting any one of “no effect”, special effect A, special effect B, and special effect C in which the special effect is not executed in response to the trigger of the start switch 7 being operated. It is a figure which shows a start switch-on production table. Special effects A, B, and C indicate the types of special effects. Special effect A is easy to select when winning ART, special effect B is easy to select when winning RB, and special effect C is easy to select when winning BB. .

  In the start switch-on effect table, the ratio of “no effect” selected at the time of winning the BB is 0%, the ratio of selecting the special effect A is 30%, and the ratio of selecting the special effect B is 20%. The ratio of the special effect C being selected is 50%. The ratio of “no effect” selected at the time of RB winning is 0%, the ratio of selecting special effect A is 20%, the ratio of selecting special effect B is 50%, and the special effect C is The percentage selected is 30%. The percentage that “no effect” is selected at the time of winning ART is 0%, the ratio that special effect A is selected is 50%, the ratio that special effect B is selected is 30%, and the special effect C is The percentage selected is 20%.

  The ratio of “no effect” being selected at the time of cherry win is 25%, and the ratio of selecting three types of special effects is 25%. The ratio of “no effect” selected at the time of winning a watermelon is 55%, and the ratio of selecting three types of special effects is 15%. In other cases (bell or replay win, lost), the ratio of “no effect” is 97%, and the ratio of the three types of special effects is 1%.

  FIG. 6C is a restriction table for selecting a ratio at which a special effect is executed when a non-specific sound effect is executed. RT0 to RT4 indicate the gaming state described above. In the present embodiment, the ratio of executing the special effects varies depending on the gaming state. When the gaming state is RT3, the ratio of executing the special effect is 0%. That is, when the non-specific sound effect is executed when the gaming state is RT3, no special effect is executed. When the gaming state is RT1, the ratio of executing the special effect is 10%. That is, when the non-specific sound effect is executed when the gaming state is RT1, the special effect is executed at a rate of 10%. When the gaming state is RT4, RT2, RT0, the rate at which the special effect is executed is 20%. That is, when the non-specific sound effect is executed when the gaming state is RT4, RT2, RT0, the special effect is executed at a rate of 20%.

  As described above, since RT0, 2, and 4 are more advantageous to the player than RT1 and 3, the probability that only the non-specific sound effect is executed in RT1 and 3 where the player is likely to get bored. By raising the value, the aim is to improve the interest by non-specific sound production.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the control contents when the start switch 7 is operated. This flowchart is executed when an internal winning command is received. Therefore, the winning combination is known. In the flowchart of FIG. 7, the start switch-on sound table is expressed as a sound table, and the start switch-on effect table is expressed as an effect table.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs lottery on the sound table and selects any one of the specific sound effect, the special sound effect, the delay effect, and the silence effect (Sr1). The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a specific sound effect has been selected (Sr2). When the specific sound effect is not selected (Sr2: NO), that is, when the non-specific sound effect is selected, the sub-control unit 91 performs lottery with the restriction table and selects whether to execute the special effect. (Sr3). The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the special effect execution is selected (Sr4).

  When the execution of the special effect is selected (Sr4: YES), the sub-control unit 91 performs a lottery on the effect table and selects one of “No effect”, Special effect A, Special effect B, and Special effect C. Select (Sr5). The sub-control unit 91 determines whether “no effect” is selected (Sr6). When “no effect” is not selected (Sr6: NO), that is, when any of special effect A, special effect B, and special effect C is selected, sub-control unit 91 performs non-specific sound. The effect and the selected special effect are executed (Sr7), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, when “no effect” is selected (Sr6: YES) or when the special effect execution is not selected in Sr4 (Sr4: NO), the sub-control unit 91 performs only the non-specific sound effect. Is executed (Sr8), and this process is terminated.

  When a specific sound effect is selected in Sr2 (Sr2: YES), the sub-control unit 91 draws a lot in the effect table, and any of “No effect”, Special effect A, Special effect B, and Special effect C Is selected (Sr9). The sub-control unit 91 determines whether “no effect” is selected (Sr10). When “no effect” is not selected (Sr10: NO), that is, when any of special effect A, special effect B, and special effect C is selected, sub-control unit 91 performs specific sound effect. And the selected special effect is executed (Sr11), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, when “no effect” is selected (Sr10: YES), the sub-control unit 91 executes only the specific sound effect (Sr12), and ends this process.

According to the processing described above, the following four patterns are executed.
A: Executing non-specific sound effect and special effect (Sr7)
B: Only non-specific sound effects are executed (Sr8)
C: Execute specific sound effect and special effect (Sr11)
D: Only a specific sound effect is executed (Sr12)
In the present embodiment, by providing the pattern B that did not exist in the prior art, it becomes possible for the player to easily recognize that different control is being executed compared to the prior art.
If a non-specific sound effect is executed and the special effect is not always executed, the execution rate of the restriction table is all set to 0%, or the processing of Sr3 to Sr7 is not executed, and Sr2 is negated. If it is determined, Sr8 may be immediately executed and the process may be terminated as it is.

  Next, an application example to a pachinko gaming machine will be described. In this application example, the specific sound is the voice “Leach”, the special effect is the music when the reach occurs (reach music), and the period during which the specific sound can be output is a predetermined period starting from the time of the decorative design To do. The configuration in this application example is as follows.

Specific sound control means (sub-board of the pachinko game machine) for executing control related to the specific sound ("reach") output;
A special effect in which a sound (reach music) different from the specific sound can be output in a period during which the specific sound can be output by the specific sound control means (for example, a predetermined period starting from the time when the decoration pattern is tempered) Special production means (sub-board of pachinko machine),
With
The specific sound control means is a normal control (a control for outputting “reach” when a decorative symbol is tempered) and a special control different from the normal control (a “reach” is output after being delayed from the decorative symbol temper. ”Or a voice different from“ reach ”(for example,“ lucky ”).
When the special control is executed by the specific sound control means, execution of the special effect by the special effect means is restricted (for example, the execution probability of the special effect is set to 0%, 10%, or 20%, etc.) A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, even in the pachinko gaming machine, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the player can easily recognize that different controls are being executed.

[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 an 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. 8 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. 8, the first promotion effect A 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 as “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%.

  Thus, the first promotion effects A to D corresponding to the first promotion effects A to D are output, and the first promotion effects A to D having different winning expectations of the lottery are executed according to the first promotion sounds. It is possible to make the player pay attention to which first promotion sound is output.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, since the first promotion effects A to D having different winning expectation degrees in the lottery according to the colors of blue to rainbow promotion display are executed, which first promotion effect is executed. It is easy for players to understand what is being done.

  FIG. 9 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. 9, 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. 9, the effect promotion image 65 b 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. 9, the effect promoting image 65b that can specify which switch is operated is displayed, so that it is easy for the player to know which operating means should be operated. I can tell you.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, 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, and 8R is prompted by the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the second acceleration sound output from the speakers 53 and 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. 10 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the output control of BGM (for example, the 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, a 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 speakers 53 and 54 output the sound of the promotion sound “Press this button!” Corresponding to the first promotion effect B, 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. 10, 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.

  In addition, as shown at time t5 in FIG. 10, after the symbols are derived by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 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.

  Further, as shown at times t2 to t3 and t4 to t5 in FIG. 10, 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.

  Thus, 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. 11 is a diagram for explaining the execution probability of the promotion effect. As shown in FIG. 11, 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. 11, the execution probability executed per game is 2nd with an 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.

  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, a fully credit type slot machine that sets the bet number using only credits, or a pachinko gaming machine, It is possible to realize such an 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 completed, and the display results derived to the three reels are combined. The slot machine in which a prize is generated in response to the above description has been described. 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 causes the display results to be derived in each of the plurality of variable display areas (transparent windows 3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can each be identified. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals, credits), and all of the variable display areas are provided. In the slot machine, one game is completed by deriving the display result, 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. Also good.

  Further, as the present embodiment, a slot machine that pays out game media to the 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 handed to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosing 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, a hitting operation handle that is operated to drive a pachinko ball is used as an operation means that is operated by the player. Also, for example, the change start timing of the effect symbol based on the fact that the last hold is digested is a predetermined opportunity. Further, for example, a plurality of types of reach effects are set as a plurality of types of effects accompanied by sound output. Further, for example, the execution time of the specific effect having the longest execution time among the plurality of types of reach effects is set to be shorter than the predetermined time. Thereby, also in the pachinko gaming machine, the game effect can be prevented from being hindered by the decrease in the output volume or the mute, and the execution of the effect can be prevented from being unintentionally inhibited.

  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.

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

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine),
Specific sound control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for executing control related to output of the specific sound;
Special effect means (for example, sub effects) capable of executing a special effect (for example, special effects A, B, C, etc.) in which a sound different from the specific sound is output in a period in which the specific sound can be output by the specific sound control means. Control unit 91 etc.),
With
The specific sound control means can execute normal control (for example, control for executing a specific sound effect, etc.) and special control (for example, non-specific sound effect, etc.) different from the normal control,
When the special control is executed by the specific sound control means, execution of the special effect by the special effect means is restricted (for example, the execution probability of the special effect is set to 0%, 10%, or 20%, etc.) A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the player can easily recognize that different controls are being executed.

(2) The gaming machine of (1) above,
The special control is a control that suggests that the player is advantageous (for example, it is highly likely that the player has won BB, RB, or ART).

  According to such a structure, a player pays attention to special control, and an interest can be improved.

(3) The gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The period during which the specific sound can be output by the specific sound control means is a predetermined period started from the player's operation (for example, operation of the start switch 7 or the like).

  According to such a configuration, the player pays attention to a predetermined period starting from the player's operation, and the interest can be improved.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The special effect is an effect that starts at a predetermined opportunity (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, it starts when the start switch 7 is operated).

  According to such a structure, a player pays attention to a predetermined opportunity, and an interest can be improved.

(5) The gaming machine according to any of (1) to (4) above,
The volume of the sound output in the special effect is larger than the volume of the specific sound.

  According to such a configuration, the player can recognize more that the special control is being executed.

(6) 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 operation of the effect switch 56 as shown in the liquid crystal display 51 at times t5 to t6 in FIG. 10, 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. 10) 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. 8) (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. 10). 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 decreases the volume of the predetermined sound (for example, as shown at times t5 to t6 in FIG. 10). 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. 10, 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.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Specific sound control means for executing control related to output of the specific sound;
In a period in which the specific sound can be output by the specific sound control means, a special effect means capable of executing a special effect in which a sound different from the specific sound is output;
With
The specific sound control means is capable of executing normal control and special control different from the normal control,
When the special control is executed by the specific sound control means, the execution of the special effect by the special effect means is limited.

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