JP2018187157A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing illegal notification of suggestion information while enhancing a player's interest by notifying suggestion information of a set value.SOLUTION: A slot machine 1 notifies setting suggestion information when a bonus is won and is over respectively. In so doing, a notification mode for notifying the setting suggestion information in a payout display 46 is determined by a main control board 63, and information capable of identifying the notification mode is transmitted to a sub control board 73. The sub control board 73 controls a liquid crystal display 27 and speakers 31L, 31R on the basis of the information and executes a setting suggestive performance. According to this configuration, by confirming the notification mode of the payout display 46 and display of the liquid crystal display 27, it is possible to discover in an early stage, whether or not unauthorized suggestion information is notified.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a game medium is paid out according to a symbol combination when a variable display row is stopped.

  In a slot machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, it can be set to any one of the setting values 1 to 6 that define the payout rate of medals, and the hall operation is performed using these setting values. Since the expected value for paying out medals increases as the set value increases, the player has a desire to play a game on a high-setting game machine. Therefore, a slot machine that can notify the player of the set value information has been proposed. For example, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, when a predetermined display condition is satisfied, the set value is displayed on the liquid crystal display. In this case, information (setting value information) regarding the setting value set by the main control unit is transmitted to the sub-control unit, and the setting value is displayed on the liquid crystal display controlled by the sub-control unit. By doing so, the player's desire to know the set value can be satisfied, so the player's interest is improved.

JP 2002-126170 A (see paragraphs 0030 to 0039, FIG. 9, etc.)

  By the way, in the slot machine as described above, since the set value is displayed, the players concentrate only on the slot machine having a high set value, and the number of players who cannot play the game increases, or the management of the hall is realized. There is a risk of loss. Therefore, in this type of slot machine, instead of displaying the set value, there is a type of setting value suggesting effect that allows the player to guess the set value. However, even in the case where the setting value suggesting effect is performed, in the configuration in which the setting value information is transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit, if the setting value information transmitted to the sub control unit is illegally acquired, only an unauthorized person is obtained. There is a risk that the set value can be known.

  As a measure to solve these problems, instead of transmitting the setting value information from the main control unit to the sub-control unit, the main control unit determines the setting value suggesting effect based on the setting value information and the like, and the determined setting value A configuration is conceivable in which information (suggestion information) corresponding to the suggestion effect is transmitted from the main control unit to the sub-control unit, and the sub-control unit executes the set value suggestion effect based on the received suggestion information. However, even with such a configuration, it is possible to perform a setting suggestion effect different from the actual suggestion information by illegally acquiring the suggestion information transmitted to the sub-control unit. For example, when the suggestion information indicating the low setting is acquired, the suggestion information for executing the setting suggestion effect indicating the high setting is transmitted to the sub-control unit, and the player may be mistaken for the high setting stand. When the suggestion information indicating the high setting is acquired, the suggestion information that intentionally executes the setting suggestion effect indicating the low setting is intentionally transmitted to the sub-control unit so that other players do not play the game. It becomes possible to do.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of preventing notification of unauthorized suggestion information while notifying suggestion information of a set value to improve the interest of the player. The purpose is to do.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping variable display of each of the variable display columns. A game machine in which a game medium is paid out according to a symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped, and a main control means for controlling the progress of the game, and a game based on information transmitted from the main control means. Sub-control means for controlling the production in accordance with the progress of, the notification means for giving notification based on the output of the main control means, and the effect execution means for producing the effect based on the output of the sub-control means, The main control means is configured such that the payout rate of the game medium can be set to one set value from a plurality of preset set values, and when a predetermined notification condition is satisfied Determining suggestion information for suggesting a set value to the player, causing the notification means to perform notification corresponding to the determined suggestion information, and transmitting the determined suggestion information to the sub-control means; The sub-control unit is capable of executing a setting value suggesting effect by the effect executing unit based on the received suggestion information.

  According to this configuration, since the setting suggestion is performed by both the notification means controlled by the main control means and the effect execution means controlled by the sub-control means, the notification by the notification means and the effect by the effect execution means are confirmed. Thus, it is possible to discover early whether or not an illegal setting suggestion effect is being performed. Further, since information (suggestion information) corresponding to the set value suggesting effect is transmitted from the main control means to the sub control means, not the information related to the set value, the transmission signal from the main control means to the sub control means is illegal. It is possible to make it difficult to execute a setting suggestion effect different from the actual.

  The notifying means can notify information including the suggestion information by a combination of lighting and extinguishing of a plurality of lamps, and the main control means can provide an advantage given to the player by an operation mode of the stop operating means. Performs a role lottery to determine which of a plurality of roles including different specific roles is won, and responds to an advantageous operation mode of the specific role to the notification means when the specific role is won The notification of the advantageous operation mode is performed using a part of the plurality of lamps, and the notification corresponding to the suggestion information is performed by the plurality of lamps. You may make it carry out using the other lamp | ramp different from some of them.

  According to this configuration, even when the notification timing of the advantageous operation mode and the notification timing of the setting value suggestion information overlap in the notification means, both notifications can be performed smoothly.

  The set value suggesting effect may be performed within a predetermined game period after the notification corresponding to the suggestion information is performed.

  According to this configuration, the effects and notifications that suggest the set values are diversified, so that the interest of the player is improved.

It is a perspective view of the slot machine concerning one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of a main control board and a sub control board. It is a figure for demonstrating a game. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st alerting | reporting kind determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating a setting suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the selection ratio of the setting suggestion effect for every setting value. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd alerting | reporting type determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating a setting suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting aspect at the time of alert | reporting setting suggestion information with a payout display. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing of a setting suggestion.

<Embodiment>
A slot machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Constitution)
An outline of the configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

  The slot machine 1 according to this embodiment is based on a player's operation on the condition that a prescribed number of game media such as medals are inserted in any one of a plurality of preset game states. One game is executed, and is configured as shown in FIG. 1, for example. That is, in this slot machine 1, the front surface of the housing 3 is closed by the front door 5 so as to be freely opened and closed, and the operation plate 7 is disposed at a substantially central height position of the front door 5. A front plate 9 is disposed above the front plate 9.

  The front plate 9 is provided with a horizontally long display window 11. Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R that variably display a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order are disposed inside the display window 11. . These left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R have a plurality of types of symbols (for example, “red 7” “blue 7” “white 7” “BAR” “BE (bell)” “CH (cherry)” “ WM1 (watermelon 1) ”,“ WM2 (watermelon 2) ”,“ RP1 (replay 1) ”and“ RP2 (replay 2) ”) are provided in a predetermined arrangement. Further, frame numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned to each symbol in order. Then, for example, a reel tape on which symbols of frame numbers 0 to 20 are printed is attached to the peripheral surface of the reel to form the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. When the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display window 11 in a predetermined order of frame numbers 20, 19,..., 0, 20,. From the display window 11, when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R stop rotating, the symbols are set to look into a total of three, one for each of the upper, middle, and lower stages. That is, when all three reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped, a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. In this embodiment, one line (center line) in which the reel 13L is “middle”, the middle reel 13M is “middle”, and the right reel 13R is “middle” is set as a winning line.

In addition, each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is configured by a stepping motor so that each reel 13L, 13M, 13R can be driven to rotate independently.
The reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R shown in FIG. A reel unit including the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R and the reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R corresponds to the “display unit” of the present invention.

  Further, the operation panel 7 has a bet switch 15 for instructing the insertion of medals one by one from the credit medals stored therein, and the maximum number of cards inserted per game (game) from the credit medals (set to 3). The maximum bet switch 17 for instructing the insertion of medals), the lever-like start switch 19 for rotating the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R to start variable display of each symbol, and the left, middle, and right reels 13L , 13M, 13R left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R (corresponding to the “stop operation means” of the present invention) for stopping the variable display of each symbol by stopping the rotation of each symbol, in order to pay out the credit medal A settlement switch 23 and a medal slot 25 are provided. In this embodiment, one type of three medals inserted (specified number) necessary for one game is set. Further, a plurality of variable display rows for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols are formed by the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R correspond to the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively. Is provided.

  In addition, an animation or the like is displayed almost at the center above the front plate 9 to notify the player of winning or winning, or to notify the operation mode of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. Liquid crystal display 27 (corresponding to “production execution means” of the present invention) is provided, and immediately above the liquid crystal display 27, an explanation panel 29 on which various winning symbols are displayed is provided. Speakers 31L and 31R (corresponding to “production execution means” of the present invention) are provided on the left and right sides of 27 and the explanation panel 29, respectively, for performing an effect by music or voice. A central lamp portion 33M is disposed on the upper side of the explanation panel 29 and the speakers 31L and 31R, and left and right lamp portions 33L and 33R are disposed on the left and right sides thereof. Each lamp unit 33M, 33L, 33R is provided with a light source such as a light emitting diode. These lamp portions 33M, 33L, and 33R are integrally formed, and constitute an upper lamp portion 33 for performing effects such as notifying a player of winning and winning.

  In addition, a lower panel 35 on which a decorative image or the like is displayed is provided below the operation panel 7. A lower lamp unit in which a plurality of light sources are arranged in, for example, two rows on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35. 37L and 37R are provided. A medal payout opening 39 and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout opening 39 are provided below the lower panel 35. In addition, a winning line is drawn on the front plate 9, and a credit indicator 45 for displaying the number of stored credit medals is disposed at the lower left corner of the front plate 9. The credit display 45 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs, and can display a 2-digit stored number (up to 50).

  Also, below the credit display 45, a payout display 46 (corresponding to “notification means” of the present invention) for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning is arranged. Similar to the credit indicator 45, the indicator 46 is composed of two 7-segment LEDs. The payout display 46 is also used for displaying error information and reporting setting value suggestion information described later.

  Further, a frog symbol is drawn on the right side of the display window 11 of the front plate 9, and a touch sensor 47 is disposed at the position of the symbol. The touch sensor 47 is connected to a main control board 63 (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, but may be connected to a sub control board 73, which will be described later.

  A support frame (not shown) that supports the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is fixed to the rear wall in the housing 3. A hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 3) for discharging medals to the medal payout opening 39 is disposed below the support frame in the housing 3. Further, on the back side near the medal slot 25, a medal selector 48 (see FIG. 3) that selects whether or not the medal inserted into the medal slot 25 is genuine and guides only the regular medal to the hopper unit 43. ) Is arranged. Further, on the left side of the hopper unit 43, an operation box 49 (see FIG. 3) is fixed to the left side wall in the housing 3. The operation box 49 is provided with a power switch 50 (see FIG. 3) for switching the power on and off, and a key cylinder and a push button type setting change button 52 (see FIG. 3) for setting change processing which will be described later. Is provided.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine.

  In FIG. 3, the insertion sensor 53 is provided near the medal insertion slot 25 in the housing 3 and in the medal selector 48, and detects the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. The payout sensor 54 is provided at the exit of the hopper unit 43 and detects medals paid out to the medal payout outlet 39 one by one.

  The left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R are for detecting the rotational positions of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively. For example, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R Each of the photointerrupters that detect the protrusions provided, and when the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, the protrusions are detected every round and the detection signal is output to the main control board 63. In this embodiment, for example, when the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R detect the protrusions, the symbol of frame number 20 is arranged in the middle of the display window 11, respectively. .

  The change process start switch 56 is provided inside the key cylinder of the operation box 49, and is turned on and off by inserting and rotating a setting change key (not shown) into the key cylinder. The setting change button 52 is provided in the operation box 49, and is temporarily set to a setting value one higher each time it is pressed during setting change.

  The hopper motor 57 is disposed in the hopper unit 43 and pays out medals toward the medal payout opening 39 by driving thereof.

  Further, in this slot machine 1, a main control board 63 on which a main CPU 61 that performs control relating to the progress of the game is mounted, and a sub that performs control of effects in accordance with the progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control board 63. A sub control board 73 on which the CPU 71 is mounted is provided separately, and various game information is transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in one direction.

  The RAM 65 of the main control board 63 temporarily stores data relating to the game such as the game state of the slot machine 1, and various storage areas for storing various data are formed.

  Further, the ROM 67 of the main control board 63 stores a game machine program (a program for the slot machine 1) including preset data (a role lottery table 671, a stop table 672, etc. in FIG. 4).

  Further, the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes a game machine program stored in the ROM 67 to perform processing related to the progress of the game. The main CPU 61 also plays information such as information on the result lottery result (including information necessary for winning a winning combination to be described later) by the winning lottery means 105 (see FIG. 4), the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, the start switch 19, and the like. Various game information such as information on the operation of the operating tool operated by the person is transmitted to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) in a command format.

  The memory 75 of the sub-control board 73 includes a RAM unit that temporarily stores various data and a ROM unit that stores various programs for effects. The sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and the sub CPU 71 is stored in the memory 75 based on various game information regarding the slot machine 1 transmitted from the main CPU 61. By executing the program, the contents of the production related to the game for the player are determined. In addition, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 controls the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 27 and the speakers 31L and 31R via the I / O port of the sub control board 73 based on the determined contents of the effect. I do. The main control board 63 corresponds to the “main control means” of the present invention, and the sub control board 73 corresponds to the “sub control means” of the present invention.

(Main control board)
Next, the main control board 63 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 63 has various functions realized by executing programs stored in the ROM 67 and various functions realized by controlling hardware. .

(1) Game control means 100
The game control means 100 is for controlling the game of the slot machine 1, and is a normal game (RT0) which is a general game and a big bonus game (BB game) which is a game advantageous to the player over the normal game. ) And regular bonus games (RB games) and carry-over games (RT1, RT2) in the internal winning of both bonus games (BB games, RB games).

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the special combination “BB” is won in the normal game, the game shifts to the BB game. In a BB game, when a BB game end condition is satisfied, such as a predetermined number of medals being paid out or a predetermined number of games (games) being executed, the BB game ends and the normal game returns. When the special role “RB” is won in the normal game, the game shifts to the RB game. In an RB game, when an RB game end condition such as a predetermined number of medals being paid out or a predetermined number of games (games) is executed, the RB game is ended and the normal game (RT0) is returned.

  If the special game “BB” is won in the normal game but no winning is made, the game shifts to the internal winning game (RT1) which is the carry-over state of the internal winning of the BB game. When the special combination “BB” in the carry-over state is won in the internal winning game, the game shifts to BB game, and returns to the normal game (RT0) when the above-mentioned BB game end condition is satisfied.

  In the normal game, when the special combination “RB” is won but no winning is made, the game shifts to the internal winning game (RT2) which is the carry-over state of the internal winning of the RB game. When winning the special role “RB” in the carry-over state in the game (RT2), the game shifts to RB game, and returns to the normal game (RT0) when the above-mentioned RB game end condition is satisfied. Note that the BB and RB game end conditions can be set as appropriate, for example, that the number of acquired games reaches a predetermined value.

  Here, an example of the flow of normal games will be described. In this embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured so that one game (one game) is played with three medals, and the bet number counter 651 stores up to three inserted medals. When three medals are inserted by the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17, a horizontal winning line (center line) at the center (middle stage) of the display window 11 becomes effective. Then, when the start switch 19 is operated on condition that three medals, which are the prescribed number, are inserted, a lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of winning combinations (lottery results) set in advance by the lottery means 105 are won. Is done. Here, the main control board 63 starts all rotations of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, and the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R displayed on the display window 11 are displayed on the reels 13L, 13M. , 13R is started according to the rotation angle.

  Thereafter, the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M and 13R are accelerated, and the rotation positions of the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M and 13R are set to predetermined reference positions by the left, middle and right position sensors 55L, 55M and 55R. When it is detected that all the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated, it becomes effective. After the operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R becomes effective, the left reel 13L stops when the left stop switch 21L is operated, and the middle reel 13M stops when the middle stop switch 21M is operated. When the stop switch 21R is operated, the right reel 13R stops. Thus, the operation of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R stops the rotation of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R corresponding to the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  When all the three left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated, the rotation of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped. At this time, when a predetermined symbol stops at a predetermined position on the winning line in the middle of the display window 11 that has become valid, a winning is achieved. Then, the number of medals corresponding to the winning mode is credited or paid out from the medal payout opening 39. In addition, instead of paying out medals or along with paying out medals, a predetermined profit may be given to the player.

  Specifically, in this embodiment, the winning roles “BB” and “RB” as the special roles, the winning roles “nBP” as the increasing roles in the BB and RB, the winning roles “sRP1”, “sRP2”, “nRP” as the replaying roles. “CRP” and winning combinations “nBE (bell)” “nWM (watermelon)” “nCH (cherry)”) are preset.

  The winning mode of the winning combination “BB” is a pattern combination in which the symbols “Red 7” of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are aligned on the winning line, and the winning mode of the winning role “RB” is the symbol “Red 7” on the winning line. "-" Red 7 "-" Blue 7 ". Any of these winning combinations is a winning combination that may cause a “missing out” that cannot be won depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. From the game until winning a prize, the game shifts to the BB or RB internal winning game.

  The BB and RB middle winning combination “nBP” is a winning combination that is a target of a lottery only in a game during a BB game and an RB game. At the time of winning, the symbol combination “BE” in the lower part of the left reel 13L in the display window 11, the symbol “BE” in the middle part of the middle reel 13M, and the symbol “BE” in the upper part of the right reel 13R are stopped and displayed. (Right-up bell) is set as the main winning mode. Note that the symbol relating to the winning mode of the winning combination “nBP” can be pulled in regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R in any of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, and “missing out” does not occur. It is configured as follows.

  The winning combination “nBE (bell)” has, as a winning mode, a symbol “BE” in the upper part of the left reel 13L in the display window 11, a symbol “BE” in the upper part of the middle reel 13M, and a symbol “BE” in the upper part of the right reel 13R. ”Is stopped and displayed (upper bell), the symbol combination“ BE ”is stopped and displayed in the middle of all reels 13L, 13M, and 13R (middle bell), and the symbol“ “BE”, the symbol “BE” is set in the middle stage of the middle reel 13M, and the symbol combination “BE” is displayed in the lower stage of the right reel 13R. In addition, the winning combination “nBE” is configured to always win when winning, and any one of the above three types of winning modes is stopped and displayed according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Is done.

  The winning mode of the winning combination “nCH (cherry)” is a symbol combination in which the symbol of the left reel 13L of the winning line is “CH”, regardless of the symbol stop display mode of the right reels 13M and 13R. Depending on the operation timing of the left stop switch 21L, “winning out” that cannot be won will occur.

  The winning combination (center line symbol combination) of the winning combination “nWM (watermelon)” is that the left reel 13L has the symbol “BE or RP1,” the middle reel 13M has the symbol “WM1 or WM2,” and the right reel 13R has the symbol “BE or. WM1 or WM2 ". Depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L and 21M of the middle reel 13M, this winning combination may result in “missing” that cannot be won.

  There are four types of re-players: “sRP1”, “sRP2”, “nRP”, and “cRP”. If any of them wins, the winning game will not be inserted in the next game without inserting a new medal. The game can be played again with the same number of bets as the medals. The winning mode (sRP1 symbol combination) of the winning combination “sRP1” is the symbol “RP2” for the left reel 13L, the symbol “BAR” for the middle reel 13M, and the symbol “RP1 or RP2” for the right reel 13R. In this case, depending on the operation timing of the left and middle reels 13L and 13M, “missing” occurs, but as will be described later, the winning combination is always won simultaneously with the winning combination “nRP” that does not cause missing. In a game where the winning combination “sRP1” is won, at least the winning combination “nRP” is won.

  In the winning mode (sRP2) for the winning combination (symbol combination of the center line), the left reel 13L has the symbol “BE”, the middle reel 13M has the symbol “CH or WM1 or WM2”, and the right reel 13R has the symbol “WM1 or WM2”. is there. In this case, no “missing” occurs even if the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated at any timing.

  The winning mode of the winning combination “nRP” (center line symbol combination) is that the left reel 13L is symbol “RP1 or RP2”, the middle reel 13M is symbol “RP1 or RP2”, and the right reel 13R is symbol “RP1 or RP2”. is there. The winning mode (center line symbol combination) of the winning combination “cRP” is the symbol “BE” for the left reel 13L, the symbol “BE” for the middle reel 13M, and the symbol “WM1 or WM2” for the right reel 13R. Both of these winning combinations “nRP” and “cRP” are set as re-playing combinations in which “missing” does not occur.

  In addition, when the symbol combinations for each winning combination (“nBP”, “nBE (bell)”, “nWM (watermelon)”, “nCH (cherry)”) are aligned on the winning line (center line), the winning combination is won. Thus, a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

(2) Setting change means 101
The setting changing means 101 in FIG. 4 is a setting (setting 1 to setting 6) for adjusting a payout rate (total payout number ÷ total medal insertion number × 100 [%]) based on a predetermined setting changing operation. Is to change. The payout rate of each setting can be adjusted, for example, by changing the winning probability of the special combination (winning combination “BB”, “RB”) for each set value.

  Here, an example of a setting change operation for changing the setting value will be described. For example, if the change process start switch 56 (setting key) is turned on before the slot machine 1 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting change process is started. At this time, if the setting change button 52 (reset switch) is pressed once, the setting value set before the power is turned on is temporarily set to a setting value one level higher (for example, from setting 3 to setting 4) . Thereafter, each time the setting change button 52 is pressed, the setting value is temporarily set to the next higher setting value. However, when the setting change button 52 is pressed when the temporary setting value is 6, the setting value returns to 1 and is temporarily set. Finally, the set value is determined by turning on the start switch 19, and the temporary set value at that time becomes the set value of the slot machine 1. When the setting is changed, the setting changing unit 101 rewrites the setting value stored in the setting value storage area 653 with the changed setting value.

(3) Table selection means 102
The table selection means 102 in FIG. 4 is a type of game controlled by the game control means 100 (normal game, internal winning game, BB, RB game, etc.) and a set value (setting) set by the setting change means 101 One combination lottery table is selected from a plurality of combination lottery tables 671 based on 1 to setting 6). That is, for example, in a normal game, the table selection means 102 selects a combination lottery table 671 (a regular game combination lottery table) as a combination lottery table according to the set value (setting 1 to setting 6) of the winning probability.

(4) Random number generation means 103
The random number generation means 103 in FIG. 4 generates random numbers for lottery within a predetermined range. The random number generation means 103 can be constituted by, for example, an oscillation circuit and a counter circuit that counts a clock signal generated by the oscillation circuit (so-called hard random number). Note that the random number generation means 103 can be constituted by means for generating random numbers by the average sampling method, or means for generating random numbers by adding prime numbers, for example. These means can be configured, for example, by causing the main CPU 61 to execute a predetermined program (so-called soft random number). Further, both hard random numbers and soft random numbers may be provided, and random numbers may be generated in a software manner based on the results. In this embodiment, a random number used for the role lottery means 105 described later is generated.

(5) Random number extraction means 104
The random number extraction unit 104 in FIG. 4 extracts a random value generated by the random number generation unit 103, and extracts the random value under a predetermined condition. In this embodiment, the random number extraction unit 104 extracts a random value at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated. Note that since the random number generation unit 103 is configured by a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the random number generation unit 103 is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is considered to be random, the numerical value extracted by the random number extraction means 104 can be substantially handled as a random number.

(6) Role lottery means 105
The combination lottery means 105 of FIG. 4 determines whether or not a plurality of predetermined combinations have been won by lottery, and includes a combination lottery determination means 105a as shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of winning combination groups composed of one or more winning combinations are set, and a combination lottery is performed for each winning combination group. For example, the winning group is “BB”, “RB”, “CRP”, “NRP”, “TRP”, “NBE”, “NWM”, “NCH”, “NBP”, “SRP1 + BB”, “SRP2 + BB”. , “SRP2 + RB”, “CRP + BB”, and “CRP + RB” are set. Here, the winning combination group “BB” is composed of the winning combination “BB”, the winning combination group “RB” is composed of the winning combination “RB”, and the winning combination group “NRP” is composed of the winning combination “nRP”. The winning role group “CRP” is composed of the winning role “cRP”, the winning role group “SRP2” is composed of the winning role “sRP2”, and the winning role group “NBE” is composed of the winning role “nBE”. The combination group “NWM” is composed of a winning combination “nWM”, the winning combination group “NCH” is composed of a winning combination “nCH”, and the winning combination group “NBP” is composed of a winning combination “nBP”. The winning group “SRP1 + BB” is composed of winning roles “BB”, “sRP1”, “nRP”, and the winning group “SRP2 + BB” is composed of winning roles “BB”, “sRP2”, and the winning group “SRP2 + RB”. Is composed of the winning roles “RB” and “sRP2”, the winning role group “CRP + BB” is composed of the winning roles “BB” and “cRP”, and the winning role group “CRP + RB” is the winning roles “RB” and “cRP”. Consists of.

  In addition, when a winning combination group composed of a plurality of winning combinations is won, winning for all the forming combinations is permitted, and the operation timing (operation mode) of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is set. Depending on the winning combination, either one of the constituents will be won, or there will be a loss.

  Each winning combination is associated with a unique upper combination number or lower combination number in hexadecimal. Then, based on the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 105, if a higher winning combination number is associated with the winning winning combination, the higher winning role number associated with the winning winning combination is the winning lottery result storage area 652. Stored in the upper storage area. Further, if the lower combination number is associated with the winning combination, the lower combination number associated with the selected winning combination is stored in the lower storage area of the combination lottery result storage area 652.

  In this embodiment, the role lottery result storage area 652 is allocated as a 2-byte data area in the RAM 65, and the role lottery result storage area 652 is assigned a 1-byte data area, respectively. An upper storage area for storing the results and a lower storage area for storing the result lottery results relating to the small combination, the BB medium increasing combination and the re-game combination are provided.

  Specifically, when one of the winning combination groups “BB” and “RB” including special roles (winning roles “BB” and “RB”) is won, the winning combination is associated with the winning combination. "01h (BB)" or "02h (RB)" is stored in the upper storage area. In addition, when winning a winning combination group composed of a small combination, a BB medium increasing combination and a re-playing combination, any of “01h” to “09h” associated with each winning combination is selected. Stored in the lower storage area.

  In this embodiment, lottery data is set for each winning combination group in the combination lottery table 671 used for the combination lottery of the combination lottery means 105. The role lottery table 671 is for performing a role lottery to determine whether or not each winning role group has been won. The lottery data indicates the winning area in the entire range of random numbers generated by the random number generating means 103. It is determined.

  Although detailed explanation is omitted, the combination lottery table 671 is provided with a plurality of types of lottery data having different expected values for increasing the number of medals in the combination lottery. In this embodiment, the setting with the lowest expected value is set. Six types of lottery data from 1 to setting 6 having the highest expected value are provided for each winning combination group.

a) Role lottery determination means 105a
The role lottery determination unit 105a compares the random number extracted by the random number extraction unit 104 with the lottery data included in the role lottery table 671 selected by the table selection unit 102, and determines the random number lottery result. . That is, the combination lottery determination unit 105a compares the random number extracted by the random number extraction unit 104 with the lottery data included in the lottery table selected by the table selection unit 102 from the plurality of combination lottery tables 671. It is determined whether the result is a special combination winning, a small combination winning, a BB medium increasing winning combination, a re-playing winning combination winning, or a loss. Then, the determination result by the combination lottery determination unit 105 a is stored in the combination lottery result storage area 652 formed in the RAM 65.

(7) Operation determination means 106
The operation determination unit 106 in FIG. 4 determines the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R based on the detection signals generated by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R input to the main control board 63. To do.

(8) Reel detecting means 107
The reel detection means 107 in FIG. 4 sends detection signals from the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R to the reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R that drive the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. Based on the number of supplied pulses, the rotational positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are detected. In this case, the reel detection means 107 has a symbol positioned at a predetermined reference position (in this embodiment, for example, the middle stage of the display window 11) while the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotating and stopped. Each corresponding frame number is detected.

(9) Stop control means 108
The stop control means 108 of FIG. 4 performs stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R based on the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 105 and the operation mode of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. In this case, the stop control means 108 performs stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R using the stop table 672 for each game.

  In the stop table 672, a plurality of tables are set corresponding to each of the winning lottery results of the winning lottery means 105. This stop table 672 is for determining the stop position of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and corresponds to the rotational position of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated. Thus, the number of sliding frames of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is predetermined.

  Specifically, the stop table 672 includes, for each reel 13L, 13M, and 13R, the stop table for the first stop when the corresponding stop switch 21L, 21M, and 21R is operated first, and the second stop table. The stop table for the second stop when operated in a separate manner and the stop table for the third stop when operated for the third time are individually provided. In addition, in the first stop table, the second stop table, and the third stop table corresponding to each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 105 is included. Corresponding to the number of different sliding frames is determined.

  Then, the stop control means 108 is the result of the role lottery result of the role lottery means 105 and which stop switch is operated among the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R determined by the operation determination means 106. Based on the information, one stop table 672 is selected from the plurality of stop tables 672. Next, the selected one stop table 672 and the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch among the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R were operated from the rotation position when the stop switch was operated. Determine the number of sliding frames on the reel corresponding to the stop switch.

  Here, if the number of sliding frames is determined to be 0, the reel rotation is immediately stopped. That is, when the number of sliding frames is determined to be 0, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the display window 11 when the stop switch is operated are stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the display window 11 as they are. If the number of sliding frames is determined to be 1, the reel is rotated by one frame and stopped. That is, when the number of sliding frames is determined to be 1, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the display window 11 when the stop switch is operated is shifted by one frame in the rotation direction of the reel and is moved to the middle stage of the display window 11. Stopped display.

  In addition, if the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 105 is a win for any of a plurality of winning combinations, the stop control means 108 and the stop table 672 selected based on the winning lottery result and each stop switch 21L , 21M, 21R, the number of sliding frames of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined so as to win the winning combination from the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when the reels 13L, 21R are operated. Stop control of 13M and 13R is performed.

  Further, if the combination lottery result by the combination lottery unit 105 is lost, the stop control unit 108 operates when the stop table 672 selected based on the combination lottery result and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated. From the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, the number of sliding symbols of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined so as not to win any of the plurality of winning combinations, and each reel 13L, 13M, 13R Perform stop control. In this embodiment, an upper limit (4 frames) is provided for the number of sliding frames. As described above, the winning combinations “nCH (cherry)” and “nWM (watermelon)” are the stop switches 21L, 21M, Depending on the operation timing of 21R, “missing” occurs. In this case, the stop control means 108 performs stop control of each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so as not to win another winning combination that has not been won in the case where “missing” occurs.

  In this embodiment, for example, when the winning combination group “SRP1 + BB” is won, the winning combination groups “BB” and “SRP1” are simultaneously won, but in this case, the stop control means 108 has the winning combination “ The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to stop so as to win in the priority order of "sRP1", "nRP", and "BB".

  When the winning combination group “SRP2 + BB” is won, the stop control unit 108 performs stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the winning combination “sRP2” and “BB” are awarded in the priority order. Since the winning combination “sRP2” does not cause “missing”, the winning combination “SRP2 + BB” does not win the winning combination “BB” but always wins the winning combination “sRP2”.

  When the winning combination group “SRP2 + RB” is won, the stop control means 108 performs stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so as to win in the priority order of the winning combination “sRP2”, “RB”. The stop control of the stop control means 108 is the same as the winning combination group “SRP2 + BB”.

  If the winning group “CRP + BB” and “CRP + RB” are won, the stop control means 108 will win each reel so as to win in the priority order of the special role (winning role “BB” or “RB”) and “CRP”. Stop control of 13L, 13M, and 13R is performed. As described above, the winning combination “cRP” does not cause “spillover”, so if a special role (winning role “BB” or “RB”) occurs, the winning combination “cRP” must be awarded. .

  The winning combination group “TRP” is a substitute for the normal game lottery target group “SRP2 + BB”, and is a lottery target only in the BB and RB internal winning games. When winning, it means that the winning combination “sRP2”, “nRP”, “cRP” is won at the same time. In this case, the stop control means 108 becomes the winning combination “cRP” in the BB internal winning game. In the RB internal winning game, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to stop so that the winning combination “nRP” is won. Accordingly, the winning combination “sRP2” in this case is set as a winning combination that is allowed to win but does not win.

  The winning roles “sRP1” and “sRP2” are both subject to lottery only in normal games, and are provided as winning roles to be selected at the same time as the special role (winning role “BB” or “RB”). . In addition, both of the winning combinations “sRP1” and “sRP2” can be won only in games won as special roles (winning roles “BB”, “RB”).

(10) Symbol determination means 109
The symbol determining means 109 in FIG. 4 is based on the rotational positions of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R detected by the reel detecting means 107, and the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 108. It is determined whether the display mode is a predetermined display mode.

  Specifically, the symbol determination means 109 acquires the rotational position information of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when the stop control means 108 controls the stop of all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and acquires the winning line. Identify symbol combinations. If the specified symbol combination corresponds to a symbol combination related to winning of a predetermined winning combination, it is determined that the winning combination has been won, and if none of them is determined, it is determined to be lost.

(11) Dispensing control means 110
The payout control means 110 of FIG. 4 operates the hopper unit 43 when the symbol determination means 109 determines that one of the winning combinations has been won, and if it is a win with a medal payout, and has won a prize. The medals are paid out in the number corresponding to the winning combination. However, if the number of stored credit medals has not reached the upper limit (for example, 50 in this embodiment), the number of credit medals is increased by the number of payouts.

(12) Medal control means 111
The medal control means 111 in FIG. 4 switches between medal acceptance and non-acceptance by controlling the operation of the medal selector 48.

(13) Notification mode determination means 112
In this embodiment, information indicating the setting value (setting value suggestion information) is notified using the payout display 46. The notification mode determination unit 112 determines a notification mode when the set value suggestion information is notified by the payout display 46.

  In this embodiment, when a special combination “BB” is won (corresponding to “satisfaction of predetermined notification condition” of the present invention), and when a BB game that has been shifted due to winning of the combination is completed (of the present invention) “Equivalent to the establishment of a predetermined notification condition”), the payout display 46 notifies the set value suggestion information. The notification mode determination unit 112 determines the notification mode of the payout display 46 when notifying the set value suggestion information by lottery based on the set value stored in the set value storage area 653. At this time, the notification mode determination unit 112 stores the determined notification mode (notification type) in the notification mode storage area 654.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (a), the payout indicator 46 has two 7-segment LEDs 46a and 46b. Both the 7-segment LEDs 46a and 46b have seven segments S1 to S7 (the “lamp” of the present invention). The setting value suggestion information is notified using the segments S4 to S7 of the first 7-segment LED 46a. Nine types of notification modes are set as shown in FIG. Specifically, the notification type “1” is a notification mode in which only the segments S7 and S4 are lit, the notification type “2” is a notification mode in which only the segments S5 and S6 are lit, and the notification type “3” is only in the segments S4 to S6. Is a notification mode in which only segments S6 and S7 are lit, a notification type “5” is a notification mode in which only segments S4, S6 and S7 are lit, and a notification type “6” is segment S4. A notification mode in which only S5 and S7 are lit, a notification type “7” is a notification mode in which only the segments S4 and S5 are lit, a notification type “8” is a notification mode in which only the segments S5 to S7 are lit, and a notification type “9”. Are nine types of notification modes for lighting only the segments S4 to S7.

  When the special mode “BB” is won, the notification mode determination means 112 performs a lottery (start notification lottery) using the first notification type determination table 673 shown in FIG. 6 from among these nine notification types. A notification type is determined. The first notification type determination table 673 is provided for each set value, and the notification mode determination means 112 corresponds to the set value stored in the set value storage area 653 when winning the special role “BB”. The first notification type determination table 673 is selected and a start notification lottery is performed. For example, in the first notification type determination table 673 for setting 1, the notification type “1” is 23.83%, the notification types “2” to “3” are 23.44%, and the notification types “4” to “6”, respectively. "Is selected with a probability of 9.77%, and notification types" 7 "to" 9 "are selected with a probability of 0%. For other set values, the selection probabilities for each notification type are individually set.

  According to the first notification type determination table 673 shown in FIG. 6, the notification types “1” to “3” are notification types that can be selected at any setting value, and are notification types in which it is difficult to estimate the setting value. The notification types “4” to “6” are notification types that are easily selected as the setting is high, and are notification types in which a high setting can be expected. In addition, the notification types “7” to “9” are notification types in which the possibility of setting 5 or 6 is increased in addition to the determination of setting 3 or more.

  Further, when the BB game is ended, the notification mode determination unit 112 determines the notification type of the payout display 46 by lottery (end notification lottery) using the second notification type determination table 674 shown in FIG. Similar to the first notification type determination table 673, the second notification type determination table 674 is individually provided for each set value, but is additionally provided depending on whether or not the setting is changed before the BB game.

  For example, in the second notification type determination table 674 when the BB game changed to setting 1 before winning is completed, the notification type “1” is 21.94%, the notification type “2” is 22.656%, and notification is made. The type “3” is selected with a probability of 14.063%, the notification type “4” is 18.750%, the notification type “5” is 23.438%, and the notification types “6” to “9” are each selected with a probability of 0%. Is set to For other set values, the selection probabilities for each notification type are individually set.

  Further, in the second notification type determination table 674 when the BB game that has been transferred in a state where the setting is not changed (setting 1) is ended, the notification type “1” is 29.688% and the notification type “2” is 31.250%, notification type “3” is 16.406%, notification type “4” is 18.750%, notification type “5” is 3.906%, and notification types “6” to “9” are 0, respectively. It is set to be selected with a probability of%. For other set values, the selection probabilities for each notification type are individually set.

  According to the second notification type determination table 674 when there is no setting change, the notification types “1” and “2” are not greatly different in the selection ratio between the even setting and the odd setting. The notification type is difficult to guess. The notification type “3” is easily selected when the even setting is set, and is a notification type indicating that the possibility of the even setting is high (even setting suggestion). The notification type “4” is easily selected when the odd setting is selected, and is a notification type indicating that there is a high possibility of the odd setting (odd setting suggestion). The notification type “5” is a notification type that is easily selected as the setting is increased (high setting suggestion). The notification type “6” is a notification type that is selected only when the even setting is set, and when the payout display 46 is notified in this manner, the even setting is confirmed. The notification type “7” is a notification type that is not selected in setting 1, and it is determined that the setting is not set 1 when notified in this manner on the payout display 46. The notification type “8” is a notification type that is not selected in the settings 1 to 3, and when notified in this manner on the payout display 46, it is determined that the setting is one of the settings 4 to 6. The notification type “9” is a notification type that is not selected in the settings 1 to 4, and when notified in this manner on the payout display 46, it is determined that the setting is 5 or 6.

  According to the second notification type determination table 674 when the setting is changed, the notification types “1” and “2” are not greatly different in the selection ratio between the even setting and the odd setting, and the setting value It is a notification type that is difficult to guess. The notification type “3” is easily selected when the even setting is set, and is a notification type indicating that the possibility of the even setting is high (even setting suggestion). The notification type “4” is easily selected when the odd setting is selected, and is a notification type indicating that there is a high possibility of the odd setting (odd setting suggestion). The notification type “5” is a notification type that is easy to be selected as compared with the second notification type determination table 674 when there is no setting change, although there is no great difference in the selection ratio depending on the setting value. The notification type “6” is a notification type that is selected only when the even setting is set, and when the payout display 46 is notified in this manner, the even setting is confirmed. The notification type “7” is a notification type that is not selected in setting 1, and it is determined that the setting is not set 1 when notified in this manner on the payout display 46. The notification type “8” is a notification type that is not selected in the settings 1 to 3, and when notified in this manner on the payout display 46, it is determined that the setting is one of the settings 4 to 6. The notification type “9” is a notification type that is not selected in the settings 1 to 4, and when notified in this manner on the payout display 46, it is determined that the setting is 5 or 6. Here, the notification mode (notification type “6”, “7”) in which it is determined that the even setting or setting 1 is not set and the notification mode (notification type “8”, “9”) in which the high setting is determined are informed. In the second notification type determination table 674 shown in FIG. 9, these notifications are made when there is a setting change than when there is no setting change. A mode is easily selected.

  The second notification type determination table 674 when there is a setting change is used only at the end of the first BB game (morning one bonus) after the start of the hall business, and the second when there is no setting change after that. A notification type determination table 674 is used. Therefore, according to the configuration of the second notification type determination table 674 in FIG. 9, after the morning bonus is finished, it is easy to obtain advantageous information such as whether or not the setting has been changed and whether or not the setting is high.

  In this embodiment, when the notification type determined by the first notification type determination table 673 and the notification type determined by the second notification type determination table 674 are the same type, the display mode on the payout display 46 is changed. It is configured to be the same. That is, for example, when the notification type determined in the first notification type determination table 673 is “1”, the display mode of the payout display 46 and the notification type determined in the second notification type determination table 674 are “1”. The payout display 46 is turned on in the segments S4 and S7.

(14) Notification control means 113
The notification control unit 113 controls the payout display 46 so that the notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 is notified.

(15) Touch sensor determination means 114
The touch sensor determination unit 114 determines whether or not the player has touched the touch sensor 47. In this embodiment, when the player touches the touch sensor 47 during a predetermined period from when the special role “BB” is won until the next game starts, the frog sings the number of times corresponding to the set value. It is emitted from 31L and 31R. When the touch sensor 47 is connected to the sub control board 73, the touch sensor determination unit 114 is provided on the sub control board 73.

(16) Command creation means 115
The command creation means 115 in FIG. 4 includes information related to the result lottery result of the role lottery means 105, information related to operation of the operation tools operated by the players such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, the start switch 19, and the notification mode storage Various information such as information that can specify the notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 stored in the area 654 and information that can specify the determination result of the touch sensor determination unit 114 is stored in the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71). Generates a command to send to Then, the command generated by the command creation unit 115 is transmitted to the sub control board 73 by the command transmission unit 116.

  For example, when a role lottery by the role lottery means 105 is executed, a command that can identify a role lottery result is created. The sub control board 73 executes various processes based on the sent command.

(17) Command transmission means 116
4 transmits a communication command including various data from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in one way. That is, the command transmission means 116 is a game state such as normal game, BB game, RB game, the role lottery result of the role lottery means 105, the symbol determination result by the symbol determination means 109, and the rotation / stop of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R. Slot machine, such as a state, a medal payout state by the payout control means 110, a state in which the front door 5 is opened or closed, a determination result of the notification mode determination means 112, a determination result of the touch sensor determination means 114, an error state of the slot machine 1, etc. Data representing the state of 1 is transmitted to the sub-control board 73.

  Further, the command transmission means 116 automatically inserts the coins according to the winning of the re-gamer when the inserted sensor 53 detects the inserted medal, when the bet switch 15 is operated, or when the maximum bet switch 17 is operated. When the betting number automatic setting process) is performed, data indicating that medals have been inserted for the number of bets stored in the bet number counter 651 is transmitted to the sub-control board 73.

  The command transmission unit 116 also includes data indicating the number of medals to be paid out by the payout control unit 110, data indicating that various switches such as the start switch 19 and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated by the player. Transmit to the sub-control board 73.

(Sub control board)
Next, the sub control board 73 will be described in detail. The sub control board 73 receives the communication command transmitted from the main control board 63, and performs effects according to the operation and state of the main control board 63. As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control board 73 has various functions realized by executing a program stored in the memory 75 and various functions realized by hardware.

(1) Command receiving means 200
The command receiving unit 200 in FIG. 4 receives a communication command including various data transmitted by the command transmitting unit 116 of the main control board 63. The command receiving means 200 receives a communication command transmitted from the main control board 63 and, when receiving the communication command, notifies each function provided in the sub control board 73 according to the type of the communication command.

(2) Production content determination means 201
The effect content determining means 201 in FIG. 4 is for determining the contents of the effect according to the communication command received by the command receiving means 200. Specifically, a moving image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is determined from an effect pattern set in advance corresponding to the progress of the game, the role lottery result of the role lottery means 105, or from the speakers 31L and 31R. An effect such as determining the music to be played or flashing the light sources of the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R simultaneously or individually is determined.

  For example, when the command receiving unit 200 receives a command related to the role lottery result of the role lottery unit 105, the effect content determination unit 201 determines one effect from the effect group corresponding to the role lottery result as the execution effect content. To do. This effect group includes an effect that suggests to the player the result of the lottery. In addition, when the command receiving unit 200 receives information indicating that the winning combination is won, the production content determining unit 201 determines the production content to execute the production suggesting the winning combination.

  In addition, when the player touches the touch sensor 47 when winning the special role “BB”, the production content determination unit 201 is notified by the notification mode determination unit 112 using the first notification type determination table 673. Based on the aspect, the setting suggestion effect is executed. Here, whether or not the player has touched the touch sensor 47 is determined based on the determination result of the touch sensor determination unit 114 received by the command reception unit 200. The notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 is based on information that can specify the notification type received by the command reception unit 200. Whether or not the special combination “BB” has been won is determined based on information that can identify the current gaming state received by the command receiving means 200.

  The setting suggestion effect in this case will be specifically described. For example, when the special role “BB” is won, the notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 is any one of “1” to “3”. In this case, the effect content determining means 201 determines the effect content to execute effect A as shown in FIG. The effect A is an effect in which a frog cry (corresponding to the “setting value suggestion effect” of the present invention) is emitted once from the speakers 31L and 31R.

  When the notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 is any of “4” to “6” when winning the special role “BB”, the production content determination unit 201 performs the production B. Decide on the content. The effect B is an effect of uttering a frog cry (corresponding to the “setting value suggestion effect” of the present invention) three times from the speakers 31L and 31R.

  When the notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 is one of “7” to “9” when winning the special role “BB”, the production content determination unit 201 performs the production C. Decide on the content. The effect C is an effect of uttering a frog cry (corresponding to the “setting value suggestion effect” of the present invention) four times from the speakers 31L and 31R.

  According to FIG. 8 showing the probability of occurrence of each production AC derived from the first notification type determination table 673 (see FIG. 6), production A (one frog call) occurs frequently at any set value. To do. Therefore, when the player touches the touch sensor 47 at the time of winning the special role “BB”, if the frog sings once (production A), the bonus (winning of the special role “BB”) The user knows that the set value could not be estimated.

  In addition, the effect B (3 frog calls) is less likely to occur than the effect A at any setting value, and is more likely to occur at higher settings. Therefore, when the player touches the touch sensor 47, the frog calls Is 3 times (effect B), it is recognized that there is a possibility of high setting.

  In addition, the production C (4 frog calls) is not generated unless the setting is 3 or more, and in addition, since the settings 5 and 6 are more likely to occur than the settings 3 and 4, the player uses the touch sensor 47. If the frog screams four times (effect C) when touched, it is recognized that the setting is a high setting which may be set to 5 or 6 high.

  In addition, the production content determination unit 201 performs the setting suggestion production based on the notification mode determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 using the second notification type determination table 674 (see FIG. 9) when the BB game ends. Run. Here, the notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 is based on information that can specify the notification type received by the command reception unit 200. Whether or not the BB game has ended is based on information that can identify the current game state received by the command receiving means 200.

  The setting suggestion effect in this case will be specifically described. For example, when the notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 is “1” when the BB game is ended, the effect content determination unit 201 As shown in FIG. 10, the content of the effect that a star flows on the end screen of the BB game displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is determined. Even if there is a change in the setting, the notification type “1” is difficult to estimate the setting value. Therefore, when a star flows on the end screen of the BB game, the player can play the bonus (BB game). At the time of completion, it is recognized that the set value could not be estimated.

  When the notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 is “2” when the BB game ends, the effect content determination unit 201 displays a frog on the end screen of the BB game displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. The content is determined to be one (see FIG. 10). Whether or not there is a change in the setting, it is difficult to guess the set value for the notification type “2”. Therefore, if one frog appears on the end screen of the BB game, the player will receive the bonus (BB At the end of the game), the user knows that the set value could not be estimated.

  When the notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 is “3” when the BB game ends, the effect content determination unit 201 displays a frog on the end screen of the BB game displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. The content is determined to be two (see FIG. 10). Even if there is a setting change, the notification type “3” indicates that there is a high possibility of even setting, so if two frogs appear on the end screen of the BB game, The person knows that the odd setting is more likely than the odd setting.

  When the notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 is “4” when the BB game is ended, the effect content determination unit 201 displays a frog on the end screen of the BB game displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. The content is determined to be three (see FIG. 10). Even if there is a setting change, the notification type “4” indicates that there is a high possibility of odd setting, so if three frogs appear on the end screen of the BB game, The person knows that the odd setting is more likely than the even setting.

  When the notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 is “5” when the BB game ends, the effect content determination unit 201 displays a frog on the end screen of the BB game displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. The content is determined to be 5 (see FIG. 10). The notification type “5” indicates a high setting when there is no setting change, and indicates a setting change when there is a setting change. Accordingly, when five frogs appear on the end screen of the first BB game after the hall business starts, the player knows that there is a high possibility that the setting has been changed. On the other hand, when the hall sales start and five frogs appear on the end screen of the second and subsequent BB games, the player knows that there is a possibility of high setting.

  When the notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 is “6” when the BB game ends, the effect content determination unit 201 displays a frog on the end screen of the BB game displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. The production content is 7 (see FIG. 10). Even if there is a setting change, the notification type “6” notifies that the even number setting is confirmed. Therefore, when seven frogs appear on the end screen of the BB game, the player Know that the setting is an even number.

  When the notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 is “7” when the BB game ends, the effect content determination unit 201 displays the meteor shower on the end screen of the BB game displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. Is determined as the content of the display (see FIG. 10). Even if there is a setting change, the notification type “7” notifies that it is determined that the setting is not 1, so that the meteor shower is displayed on the end screen of the BB game. The person knows that it is not the minimum setting (setting 2 or more).

  When the notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 is “8” when the BB game ends, the effect content determination unit 201 displays the character A on the end screen of the BB game displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. Is determined as the content of the display (see FIG. 10). Even if there is a setting change, even if there is no change, the notification type “8” is to notify that it is one of the settings 4 to 6, so the character A is displayed on the end screen of the BB game The player knows that the setting is 4 or more.

  When the notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 is “9” when the BB game is ended, the presentation content determination unit 201 displays the character B image on the liquid crystal display 27. (See FIG. 10). The notification type “9” notifies whether the setting is “5” or “6” regardless of whether the setting is changed. Therefore, when the character B is displayed on the end screen of the BB game, the player Knows that setting 5 or 6.

  In this embodiment, as described above, the display mode of the payout display 46 that notifies the setting suggestion information is the same as long as the notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 is the same. On the other hand, the setting suggestion effect is, for example, when the information received by the command receiving means 200 is information that can identify the notification type “1”, and when the special role “BB” is won, the speakers 31L and 31R receive the frog. While this is an effect in which a cry is made “once”, the effect is different such that an image of flowing stars is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 at the end of the BB game. As described above, the effect content determining unit 201 determines the content of the setting suggestion effect based on at least information that can identify the notification type received by the command receiving unit 200 and information that can specify the gaming state. This is possible.

(3) Display control means 202
The display control unit 202 in FIG. 4 displays a moving image (image) on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determination unit 201, or displays the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp unit 37L. , 37R light sources such as blinking all at once or individually.

(4) Voice control means 203
The voice control means 203 in FIG. 4 executes effects such as playing music from the speakers 31L and 31R and outputting sound based on data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determination means 201. It is.

  An example of setting suggestion timing when the special combination “BB” is won will be described with reference to FIG. First, when the stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R for the third stop of the game winning the special role “BB” is stopped, the notification mode determination unit 112 sets the set value stored in the set value storage area 653. The notification type is determined using the first notification type determination table 673 for the set value. Information regarding the notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 is transmitted from the command transmission unit 116 to the sub-control board 73. When the information is transmitted, the payout display unit 46 is notified in the notification type mode determined by the notification mode determination unit 112. Subsequently, a medal payout process for winning the special role “BB” is performed. When the player touches the touch sensor 47 from the payout process until the medal insertion for starting the next game, the number of frog calls corresponding to the notification type of the payout display 46 is output from the speakers 31L and 31R. Be emitted. Note that the setting suggestion timing is an example, and can be changed as appropriate, for example, by displaying the payout display 46 after the payout process. Further, even if the special combination “BB” is won, medals may not be paid out. In this case, payout processing becomes unnecessary.

  An example of the setting suggestion timing when the BB game ends will be described with reference to FIG. First, when the stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R for the third stop of the BB game end game is stopped, the notification mode determination unit 112 refers to the setting value stored in the setting value storage area 653, The notification type is determined using the second notification type determination table 674 for the set value. Information regarding the notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 is transmitted from the command transmission unit 116 to the sub-control board 73. When the information is transmitted, the payout display unit 46 is notified in the notification type mode determined by the notification mode determination unit 112. Subsequently, a medal payout process for winning the special role “BB” is performed. After the medal payout process, a waiting period process in which the start of the next game for a certain period is not accepted (BB end weight). After the information regarding the notification type determined by the notification mode determination means 112 is transmitted to the sub-control board 73, the liquid crystal display 27 displays the lower end surface of the BB game and displays the notification until the standby period processing is completed. A setting suggestion effect corresponding to the notification type determined by the aspect determination unit 112 is performed. Note that the timing of this setting suggestion is an example, and can be changed as appropriate, similar to the setting suggestion at the time of winning the special role “BB”.

  Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, both the payout display 46 controlled by the main control board 63 and the liquid crystal display 27 controlled by the sub-control board 73 perform setting suggestions. Thus, it is possible to discover early whether or not an illegal setting suggestion effect is being performed. In addition, when the setting suggestion effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 27, information that can identify the notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 is transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 instead of information regarding the setting value. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to execute a setting suggestion effect different from the actual one by illegally acquiring a transmission signal from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73.

  In addition, when the first BB game is finished after the hall business starts, an effect that the high setting desired by the player is confirmed, an effect that the setting change is likely to be performed, or a setting value other than setting 1 The player's interest is improved because the player's desired production, such as a production to be confirmed, is easily performed.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the setting suggestion by the payout display 46 and the setting suggestion by the liquid crystal display 27 may be performed at different timings. For example, when the special combination “BB” is won, the setting suggestion information is notified only by the payout display 46, and based on the setting suggestion information at the end of the BB game shifted to the special combination “BB”. For example, in a game machine having a setting suggestion effect on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like, or an AT function or an ART (so-called assist replay time) function, a payout is made at the start of a so-called sign indicating the winning of the AT function or the ART function. The setting suggestion information is notified only by the display 46, and the setting suggestion is performed by the payout display 46 at the end of the sign, for example, a setting suggestion effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like based on the setting suggestion information. Then, a setting suggestion effect (an effect controlled by the sub control board 73) may be performed within a predetermined game period. In this way, the setting suggestion effect by the liquid crystal display 27 or the like and the notification of the setting suggestion information by the payout display 46 are diversified, so that the player's interest is improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the setting suggestion is performed by the payout display 46, the liquid crystal display 27, and the speakers 31L and 31R has been described. However, the control is performed by the main control board 63 and the sub control board 73. If it is the structure which performs a setting suggestion with what is controlled by (1), it can change suitably. Further, the payout display 46 controlled by the main control board 63 is used as a notification of the setting suggestion information. For example, instead of the payout display 46, a dedicated control controlled by the main control board 63 is used. An indicator may be provided.

  In addition, a winning combination group (corresponding to the “special combination” of the present invention) having different degrees of advantage given to the players depending on the pressing order is set, and so-called advantageous pressing order is notified when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In a gaming machine equipped with AT (assist replay time), in addition to setting suggestion information, it may be possible to notify an advantageous push order using a payout display during the AT period. In the case of such a configuration, it is preferable to divide a segment used for notification of an advantageous pushing order during an AT period and a segment used for notification of setting suggestion information. For example, in the present embodiment, the segments S4 to S7 of the first 7-segment LED 46a are used. However, it is preferable to use the segments S1 to S3 for advantageous push order notification. In this case, for example, the segment S1 is lit when notifying the stop of the left reel 13L, the segment S2 is lit when notifying the stop of the middle reel 13M, and the segment S3 is notified when the stop of the right reel 13R is notified. It is lit and an advantageous push order can be notified. In this way, even when the timing at which the payout display 46 notifies the advantageous pushing order during the AT period overlaps with the timing at which the setting suggestion information is notified, both notifications can be performed smoothly. it can.

  In the above-described embodiment, the setting value suggestion is performed at the time of winning the special role “BB” and at the end of the BB game. However, the trigger for performing the setting suggestion is not limited to this. For example, as a winning combination during the bonus, a winning combination having no difference in the advantage depending on the pressing order is provided, and whether or not the pressing order is notified when the winning combination is determined during the bonus is determined. When it is determined to notify the pressing order, the one pressing order is determined by lottery or the like, for example, the determined pressing order is notified using a segment of the payout display, and the pressing order is also displayed on the liquid crystal display. Inform. Here, the probability that the first stop is notified of the pressing order of the left reel is increased by an odd setting, and the probability that the first stop is notified of the pressing order of the right reel is increased by an even setting, and the first stop is performed. However, the higher the setting, the higher the probability that the order of pushing the middle reel will be notified. If it does in this way, a setting value can be presumed with the information content of the press order in a bonus. In addition, by comparing the notification of the pressing order by the payout display and the notification effect of the liquid crystal display, it is possible to discover early whether or not an illegal setting suggestion effect is being performed.

  Further, in the case of a gaming machine having an AT function or an ART (so-called assist replay time) function, at the end of the AT period (or ART period), based on a set value such as the first notification type determination table 673 of the present embodiment. The notification type to be notified by the payout display device may be determined from the table, and the end screen of the AT period corresponding to the received notification type may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device.

  In addition, when configured to perform a story effect during a predetermined game period during a bonus game, the type of the story can be determined based on the set value on the main control board, and the type can be specified with a payout display or the like Notification. On the other hand, the sub-control board 73 receives information that can specify the type of the story, and performs an effect corresponding to the type of the story on the liquid crystal display during the bonus. An example of a story is a story where two characters confront each other, and a combination of confronting characters is determined based on a set value. If it does in this way, setting suggestion can be performed with the combination of the confrontation character.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the payout display 46 is the same as long as the notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 is the same at the time of winning the special role “BB” or at the end of the BB game. Even if the notification type determined by the notification mode determination means 112 is the same, it is determined when the special role “BB” is won and when it is determined at the end of the BB game. It is good also as a different display mode. That is, when the notification mode determination unit 112 determines the notification type “1” when winning the special role “BB”, for example, only the segment S2 is lit, but the notification mode determination unit 112 sets the notification type “1” at the end of the BB game. If it is determined as “1”, only the segments S2 and S6 may be lit. In this case, the notification control means 113 is based on the notification type determined by the notification mode determination means 112 and the gaming state (when the special role “BB” is won or at the end of the BB game), the payout indicator 46. Control the display of. In addition, the effect content determination unit 201 determines the content of the setting suggestion effect from the information of the notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 and the information of the gaming state, as in the present embodiment. Note that, as described above, even if the display type of the payout display 46 is the same as the notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 at the time of winning the special role “BB” and at the end of the BB game. A different configuration is also included in the “notification corresponding to the determined suggestion information” of the present invention.

  Further, even when the notification type determined by the notification mode determination means 112 is the same at the time of winning the special role “BB” and at the end of the BB game, the setting suggestion effect controlled by the sub control board 73 is a special Different setting suggestion effects may be performed at the time of winning the combination “BB” and at the end of the BB game. In addition, even if the notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 at the time of winning the special role “BB” is the same as the notification type determined by the notification mode determination unit 112 at the end of the BB game, the sub-control board 73 You may comprise so that the information to transmit may differ.

  In addition to the winning of the special role “BB”, the timing for performing setting suggestion such as setting suggestion on each of the main control board 63 side and the sub control board 73 side when another specific role (so-called rare role) is won. Is not particularly limited.

  In the above-described embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is performed using the liquid crystal display 27 and the speakers 31L and 31R. However, the setting suggestion effect is set based on the light emission color and the number of lightings of the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R. A suggestion effect may be performed. In this case, the upper lamp portion 33 and the lower lamp portions 37L and 37R constitute the “effect execution means” of the present invention.

  In the above-described embodiment, the touch sensor 47 is provided and a setting suggesting effect is performed by touching the touch sensor 47. However, instead of the touch sensor 47, an effect button is provided on the operation panel 7, and the button is displayed. A setting suggestion effect may be performed by pressing. Further, the setting suggestion effect may be performed by the liquid crystal display 27, the speakers 31L, 31R, or the like without touching the touch sensor 47 when the bonus combination “BB” is won.

  Although the slot machine 1 has been described as an example of the gaming machine of the present invention, a video game by executing a computer program may be adopted as the gaming machine of the present invention. In this case, the “display means” of the present invention may be configured by a television monitor.

  The present invention comprises display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and stop operation means for stopping variable display of each of the variable display columns, and when all the variable display columns are stopped It can be widely applied to gaming machines in which gaming media are paid out according to the symbol combinations.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Slot machine, 13L, 13M, 13R ... Reel (variable display row), 14L, 14M, 14R ... Reel motor (display means), 21L, 21M, 21R ... Stop switch (stop operation means), 27 ... Liquid crystal display (Production execution means), 31L, 31R ... Speaker (Production execution means), 46 ... Payout indicator (notification means), 63 ... Main control board (main control means), 73 ... Sub control board (sub control means), 105 ... Role lottery means

Claims (3)

A display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping variable display of each of the variable display columns, the symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped In a gaming machine where game media is paid out in response,
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Sub-control means for controlling the production according to the progress of the game based on the information transmitted from the main control means;
Notification means for performing notification based on the output of the main control means;
Production execution means for producing an effect based on the output of the sub-control means,
The main control means includes
The game medium payout rate is configured to be set to one set value from a plurality of preset set values,
When the predetermined notification condition is satisfied, the suggestion information for suggesting the set setting value to the player is determined, and the notification means performs notification corresponding to the determined suggestion information, and the determined suggestion Sending information to the sub-control means;
The sub-control means includes
Based on the received suggestion information, a setting value suggestion effect by the effect execution means can be executed. The notification means can notify information including the suggestion information by a combination of lighting and extinction of a plurality of lamps,
The main control means includes
A combination lottery for determining whether or not a combination of a plurality of combinations including a specific combination having a different advantage to be given to the player according to the operation mode of the stop operation means is won, and the specific combination is won Sometimes, it is possible to cause the notification means to perform notification corresponding to an advantageous operation mode of the specific role,
Notification of the advantageous operation mode is performed using a part of the plurality of lamps,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification corresponding to the suggestion information is performed using another lamp that is different from a part of the plurality of lamps.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the set value suggestion effect is performed within a predetermined game period after notification corresponding to the suggestion information is performed.

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