JP2018196436A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game.SOLUTION: A sub-control part executes a suggestive performance that advances in a plurality of stages by a first performance effect LED, a second performance effect LED, a third performance effect LED, and a fourth performance effect LED capable of displaying a plurality of kinds of colors. The sub-control part turns on all of the remaining performance effect LEDs in blue while the fourth performance effect LED is off as a first stage when the number of granted AT games is equal to or less than 49 as a suggestive performance, turns on all of the remaining performance effect LEDs in red while the fourth performance effect LED is off as a second stage when the number of granted AT games is equal to or more than 50 and equal to or less than 99, and alternately turns on all the performance effect LEDs in blue and red as a third stage when the number of AT games is equal to or more than 100.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

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

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

As an example of such a gaming machine, one that executes a prelude effect that suggests that a continuous effect that indicates whether or not a special role is won is executed over a plurality of games is disclosed (for example, a patent) Reference 1). In Patent Document 1, the warning effect is arranged in the upper part of the front door and is in areas 1-4.
The game effect LED 52 to which the area is assigned is executed by changing the lighting mode. Specifically, every time the game won by the cherry or watermelon is finished, the area 1 is made to blink. Step 2 in which areas 1 and 2 are blinked after area 2 is blinked, and step 3 in which areas 1 to 3 are blinked after area 3 is blinked
Then, after making the area 4 blinking, the process proceeds in the order of step 4 in which all the areas 1 to 4 are turned on.

JP 2013-034631 A

In the technique described in Patent Document 1, the area where the game effect LED is lit increases as the precursor effect step proceeds, and there is a problem that an effective effect cannot be achieved.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that improves the fun of gaming.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine that performs a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine)
Light emitting means (for example, the first effect L) that can emit light in a plurality of colors (for example, blue and red).
ED61, 2nd effect LED 62, 3rd effect LED63, 4th effect LED64
)When,
Suggestion effects that suggest the possibility of being advantageous to the player using the light emitting means (for example,
Suggestion effect execution means for executing the suggestion effect (for example, step S executed by the sub-control unit 91)
101 to S110, S111, S113, S114, S116, and S119)
The suggestive effects are the first stage (for example, when the number of AT games given is 49 games or less, when the first cherry is won internally from the previous AT) and the second stage after the first stage. Stage (for example, when the number of assigned AT games is 50 games or more and 99 games or less at the time of internal winning the second cherry from the previous AT), and a third stage after the second stage (for example, When the number of assigned AT games is 100 games or more, it is suggested in a stepwise manner that it may be advantageous to proceed in multiple stages including at least the third cherry from the previous AT at the time of internal winning) Is a possible production,
The suggestion effect execution means, when executing the suggestion effect, causes the light emitting means to emit light in the first color in the first stage, and causes the light emission means to be different from the first color in the second stage. In the third stage, the light emitting means emits the first color and the second color in a predetermined order (for example, the sub control unit 91 performs steps S103 to S106, S109).
, S113, S114, S116, and S119 are executed).

According to such a configuration, the light emitting means emits light in the first color in the first stage, the light emitting means emits light in the second color in the second stage, and the light emitting means in the first color and the second color in the third stage. The effect effect of the suggestion effect can be enhanced as compared to a gaming machine that does not execute the suggestion effect of emitting light in a predetermined order, and the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The suggestion effect may be an effect that suggests in stepwise a high degree of expectation for the privilege based on the determination that the privilege is given in advance (for example, the sub control unit 91 performs step S101). , S103 and S104 may be executed).

According to such a configuration, the player comes to pay attention to the light emission color of the light emitting means in the suggestion effect so as to recognize the high expectation degree for the benefit, and the determination is made that the privilege is given in advance using the light emitting means. Based on what has been made, the interest of the game is improved as compared with a gaming machine that does not execute the suggestion effect that suggests a high degree of expectation for the privilege step by step.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The suggestion effect may be an effect that suggests stepwise the degree of advantage of the current situation based on the game result (for example, the sub-control unit 91 executes the processes of steps S111, S113, and S114). May be good).

According to such a configuration, the player comes to pay attention to the light emission color of the light emitting means in the suggestive effect in order to recognize the high degree of advantage of the current situation, and the current light based on the game result using the light emitting means. The interest of the game is improved over the gaming machine that does not execute the suggestion effect that suggests the high degree of advantage of the situation step by step.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The suggestion effect may be an effect of notifying that it has been determined to be advantageous when proceeding to the third stage (for example, the main control unit 41 receives an internal winning for the third cherry from the previous AT) If you do, you may win the AT.)

According to such a configuration, attention is paid to whether or not the suggestion effect proceeds to the third stage in an attempt to recognize whether or not the player is advantageous. The interest of the game is improved as compared with the gaming machine that does not execute the suggestion effect to notify that it has been confirmed.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
Audio output means (for example, specific audio, special audio) capable of outputting multiple types of audio (for example, specific audio, special audio)
Speakers 53 and 54),
The suggestion effect executing means, when executing the suggestion effect, the first stage and the second
In the step, the sound output unit may output a predetermined sound (for example, a specific sound), and in the third step, the sound output unit may output a special sound (for example, a special sound) (for example, the sub control unit 91). Are steps S103, S104, S107, S110, S113, S
114 processing may be executed).

According to such a configuration, the third stage in which the voice output means outputs the special voice becomes more conspicuous for the player than the first stage and the second stage in which the voice output means outputs a predetermined predetermined voice. In the first stage and the second stage, the voice output means outputs a predetermined voice,
In the third stage, the effect effect of the suggestion effect can be enhanced more than the gaming machine that does not execute the suggestion effect that causes the sound output means to output the special sound, and the entertainment of the game is further improved.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The light emitting means is a specific light emitting means (for example, a first effect LED 61, a second effect LE.
D62, third effect effect LED 63) and special light emitting means (for example, fourth effect effect LED 64).
) And at least
The suggestion effect executing means, when executing the suggestion effect, the first stage and the second
In the step, the specific light emitting unit may emit light, and in the third step, the specific light emitting unit and the special light emitting unit may emit light (for example, the sub-control unit 91 performs steps S103 to S103).
The processing of S106, S109, S113, S114, S116, and S119 may be executed).

According to such a configuration, the third stage in which the specific light emitting means and the special light emitting means emit light becomes more conspicuous for the player than the first stage and the second stage in which only the specific light emitting means emits light. In addition, it is possible to enhance the effect effect of the suggestion effect than the gaming machine that does not execute the suggestion effect of causing the specific light emitting means to emit light in the second stage and causing the specific light emitting means and special light emitting means to emit light in the third stage. Further improvement.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
Plural types of light emitting means including the light emitting means (for example, 1BETLED14, 2BETLE
D15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17, start valid LED18, waiting LED19, replaying LED20, BET switch valid LED21, left stop valid LE
D22L, middle stop effective LED 22C, right stop effective LED 22R, effect effect LED 52, first effect effect LED 61, second effect effect LED 62, third effect effect LED 63, fourth effect effect LED 64),
When the light emitting means emits light in the third stage, the light emission of a light emitting means different from the light emitting means that emits light as the suggestive effect may be restricted (for example, the sub-control unit 91 performs steps S103, S108, S113, and S114). And the LEDs 14 to 21, 22L, 22C, and 22R to which the main control unit 41 is connected may be turned off.

According to such a configuration, the third stage of the suggestion effect is more conspicuous than the gaming machine that does not restrict the light emission of the light emitting means different from the light emission means that emits light as the suggestion effect when the light emitting means emits light in the third stage. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the suggestion effect, and the fun of the game is further improved.

(8) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
Game control means for controlling the game (for example, main control unit 41),
Effect control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that performs effects based on control information (for example, commands) transmitted from the game control means;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
An operation mode notifying unit (for example, a process in which the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification, a sub control unit 91 is capable of notifying the operation mode (for example, pressing order, stop order) of the derivation operating unit in an identifiable manner. Processing to execute a navigation effect)
The game control means includes
Prior determination means (for example, an internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived;
Advantages advantageous to the player when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a notification target result (for example, notification target combination, AT combination, push order combination, push order replay, push order bell) to be notified. A notification state control means (for example, a process in which the main control unit 41 controls the AT) that controls an operation state (for example, correct push order, stop order advantageous to the player) to be notified to a notification state (for example, AT). ,
Specific control information transmitting means (for example, a main control unit) that transmits specific control information (for example, a first internal winning command, a second internal winning command) regarding the determination result of the prior determination means to the effect control means 41, a process of transmitting the first internal winning command and the second internal winning command executed by 41),
Regardless of whether or not the specific control information transmitting means is controlled to the notification state, when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the notification target result, The specific control information that can be specified but cannot specify the advantageous operation mode may be transmitted to the effect control means (for example, whether the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT or not) A second internal winning command is set and the second internal winning command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 so that it is possible to specify that the role to be notified is won when winning, but it is not possible to specify an advantageous stop order. You may).

According to such a configuration, in the configuration in which the game control means and the effect control means are provided, and the information regarding the determination result of the prior determination means is specified from the specific control information transmitted from the game control means, the game control means side The operation procedure notification means controls the notification state in which an advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified, and the game control means notifies the determination result of the prior determination means regardless of whether or not it is controlled to the notification state. When the target result is reached, the control result is transmitted to the effect control means so that it can be specified that the result of the notification is the result, but the advantageous operation mode cannot be specified. Regardless of whether or not there is an advantageous operation procedure according to the determination result of the pre-determining means from the specific control information, the process related to the transmission of the specific control information is simplified. It is possible to reduction, can be prevented advantageously operated embodiment in a state where even fraud made to effect control means side uncontrolled notification state from being broadcast.

(9) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (8),
Game control means for controlling the game (for example, main control unit 41),
Effect control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that performs effects based on control information (for example, commands) transmitted from the game control means;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
An operation mode notifying unit (for example, a process in which the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification, a sub control unit 91 is capable of notifying the operation mode (for example, pressing order, stop order) of the derivation operating unit in an identifiable manner. Processing to execute a navigation effect)
The game control means includes
Prior determination means (for example, an internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived;
Numeric value setting means for setting different numerical values (for example, winning numbers) for each determination result of the pre-determining means (for example, the ROM of the main control unit 41 in which a special role winning number table and a general winning number table are stored) )When,
Predetermined control means (for example, main control) for performing predetermined control (for example, setting of an internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, reel 2L, 2C, 2R stop control, etc.) according to the numerical value set by the numerical value setting means Each processing such as setting of internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, reel 2L, 2C, 2R stop control, etc., executed by the unit 41),
Advantages advantageous to the player when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a notification target result (for example, notification target combination, AT combination, push order combination, push order replay, push order bell) to be notified. A notification state control means (for example, a process in which the main control unit 41 controls the AT) that controls an operation state (for example, correct push order, stop order advantageous to the player) to be notified to a notification state (for example, AT). ,
Specific control information transmitting means (for example, a main control unit) that transmits specific control information (for example, a first internal winning command, a second internal winning command) regarding the determination result of the prior determination means to the effect control means 41, a process of transmitting the first internal winning command and the second internal winning command executed by 41),
As the numerical values set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result is obtained, continuous numerical values in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 2 to 19, 23 to 34) are assigned (for example, push order) Replay is assigned 2-19 as the winning number, and the push order bell is assigned 23-34 as the winning number)
The specific control information transmitting means can specify that the result of the notification is obtained when the numerical value set by the numerical value setting means is in the predetermined numerical range at least in a state other than the notification state. The specific control information that cannot specify the advantageous operation mode may be transmitted to the effect control means (for example, in a state other than the state where the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT and the navigation notification is executed) When the winning number set in the RAM is in the predetermined numerical range (2-19, 23-34), it is possible to specify that it has been notified, but it is not possible to specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player. 2 internal winning commands may be set and the second internal winning command transmitted to the sub-control unit 91).

According to such a configuration, in the configuration in which the game control means and the effect control means are provided, and the information regarding the determination result of the prior determination means is specified from the specific control information transmitted from the game control means, the game control means side When the operation procedure notifying means controls to the notification state in which the advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified, the game control means at least when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the notification target result in a state other than the notification state. In addition, since the specific control information that can specify that the notification target result is obtained but cannot specify the advantageous operation mode is transmitted to the effect control means, regardless of whether or not the game control means is controlled to the notification state. Since the advantageous operation procedure according to the determination result of the predetermining means is not specified from the specific control information, a notification letter is sent even if fraud is made on the production control means side. Advantageously the operation mode in a state of not being controlled can be prevented from being informed. Further, as a numerical value set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result is obtained, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range is assigned, and the game control means determines whether or not the notification target result. Since it is possible to determine whether or not the numerical value used when performing the predetermined control is within the predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target result, it is possible to simplify the processing when transmitting the specific control information.

In the above gaming machine (8) or (9), the operation mode of the derivation operation means is any one of an operation mode operated at any one of a plurality of different operation timings and a plurality of operation orders. The operation mode operated in the operation order, the operation mode by a combination thereof, and the like are applicable.

(10) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (9) above,
First control means (for example, main control unit 41);
A second control unit (for example, a sub-control unit 91) that performs control according to control information (for example, a command) received from the first control unit;
The first control means includes the first control unit at a plurality of timings including a first timing (for example, at the start of a game) and a second timing (for example, at the end of a game) in a unit game (for example, one game). A plurality of types of state control information (e.g.,
A state control information transmission unit (for example, a process in which the main control unit 41 transmits a control state command to the sub-control unit 91) that transmits a state control command) to the second control unit,
A plurality of types of state control information transmitted by the state control information transmission means at one timing can specify a control state that does not change between the first timing and the second timing (for example, a stop order that is advantageous to the player). First state control information (for example, control state command 1), and second state control information (for example, gaming state) that can be changed at the first timing and the second timing (for example, gaming state). For example, control state command 2) (for example, the control state command includes control state command 1 and control state command 2),
The state control information transmitting means may transmit a plurality of types of state control information with a common control at any timing among the plurality of timings (for example, the main control unit 41 also at the start of the game). All commands included in the control state command may be transmitted by executing the common control state command batch setting process even at the end of the game).

According to such a configuration, the first state control information that can specify the control state that does not change at the first timing and the second timing in one unit game, the first timing and the first in one unit game A plurality of types of state control information including second state control information capable of specifying a control state that can change at two timings are transmitted at a plurality of timings including the first timing and the second timing. In the configuration, since the plurality of types of state control information are transmitted by common control at any timing, the first control unit grasps in detail the control state of the first control unit on the second control unit side. It is possible to reduce the program capacity when the control means transmits the state control information.

The first control unit may be a control unit that controls a game, or may be a control unit that performs control other than game control, for example, control of effects. The second control means may be any control means that performs some control based on the control information transmitted from the first control means. For example, the second control means may be a control means that controls the game. In some cases, the control means for controlling the presentation based on the control information transmitted from the first control means may be the second control means, or the control means for controlling the presentation by the first control means. In some cases, the control means for controlling the effect device based on the control information transmitted from the first control means may be the second control means.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows an example of 1st effect LED, 2nd effect LED, 3rd effect LED, and 4th effect LED. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the suggestion effect execution process which the sub-control part which concerns on Embodiment 1 performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the suggestion effect which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the suggestion effect execution process which the sub-control part which concerns on Embodiment 2 performs. It is a figure which shows the example of a change of suggestion production. FIG. 10 is a continuation of FIG. 9.

[Embodiment 1]
An embodiment for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below.
Embodiment 1 of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. As shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are juxtaposed in the housing 1a. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (a plurality that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in 21 in a predetermined order). 3 of the types of symbols) are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The maximum number of bets (3) out of the specified number of bets determined according to the game state
The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the medals, when the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the bet amount are settled (the medals used for setting the credit and bet number are returned) The player can operate the settlement switch 10 that is operated, the start switch 7 that is operated when starting the game, and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. Are provided respectively.

Further, the front door 1b has a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and a navigation described later. Auxiliary display 12 for displaying information that can identify the stop order of reels by notification, 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, and medal insertion to notify that the number of bets is set to 1, 2, and 3, respectively A turn-on request LED 17 for notifying that the state is possible by lighting, a start valid LED 18 for notifying that the operation (start operation) of the start switch 7 is valid, and wait (reel rotation start without a certain period of time from the start of the previous game) Waiting LED to indicate that it is in progress) 9, the game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing by lighting the effect that while replaying the game (during replay) is provided.

When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or credits are used to set the number of bets by operating the MAXBET switch 6. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay line LN becomes valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid (a state where the game can be started).
It becomes. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, only the winning line LN set over the middle rows of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, that is, the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle row, is defined as the winning line. As a winning combination, a winning combination is made when a combination of predetermined symbols determined for the winning line LN is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination is assigned to any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when the predetermined symbol combination is prepared. By combining a combination of symbols that are easier to recognize, the invalid lines LM1 to LM4
The combination which can be shown as having won a prize by the combination of the symbols arranged in any of these is included.

When the start switch 7 is operated (start operation, lever-on) in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R start to rotate, the symbols continuously change, and the reels 2L, 2C, When 2R is rotated at a constant speed and the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R detect the reference positions of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is validated. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in this state, the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3. When all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and when a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. A prize is generated, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player,
Added to credit. When the credit reaches the upper limit (50), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1).

As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part. Game control board 4
0 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, and a random number clock generation circuit 43.
, A switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, a power interruption detection circuit 48, and a reset circuit 49 are mounted to perform processing relating to the progress of the game and to be mounted on the game control board 40. Each part of the control circuit is controlled directly or indirectly. The effect control board 90 includes a liquid crystal display 51, an effect LED 52, a speaker 53,
54, effect devices such as a reel LED 55, a first effect effect LED 61, a second effect effect LED 62, a third effect effect LED 63, and a fourth effect effect LED 64 are connected, and these effect devices are mounted on the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is driven based on the control.

[Settings]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery described later,
The medal payout rate changes. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, it is the most advantageous for the player, 5,
As the value decreases in the order of 4, 3, 2, 1, the degree of advantage decreases stepwise. The set value is 1
3, 6 and 1, 4 and 3 levels such as H (High), or 1 to 7 levels,
It is not necessary to limit to 6 stages.

In order to change the set value, first, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on with the front door 1b opened. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, a setting value read from a RAM (not shown) of the main control unit 41 is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24 and set by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Shifts to a setting change state (setting change mode) in which a value can be changed. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation from the setting 6 is performed,
Return to setting 1). When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned OFF, the determined display value (setting value) is R
It is stored in the AM, and the game proceeds to a state where the game can be progressed. At this time, a setting command (end) indicating the end of the setting change state is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and the initialization target RAM address at the end of the setting change is set to initialize the RAM. The setting value may not be changed unless the front door 1b is opened, thereby preventing unauthorized setting changes when the front door 1b is not opened. That is, the opening condition of the front door 1b, the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37, and the operation of the power switch 39 may be set as the start conditions of the setting change state. In this case, the set value change state may be maintained regardless of opening / closing of the front door 1b until the setting key switch 37 is turned off. That is, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the setting change state, the opening / closing of the front door 1b may not be set as the end condition of the setting change state.

Further, in order to confirm the set value, it is only necessary to open the front door 1b and set the setting key switch 37 to the ON state after the game is over and the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM is displayed on the setting value display 24 so that the setting value can be confirmed (setting confirmation mode). Transition.
In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned. Similarly to the set value change state, the set value confirmation state prevents the setting value from being changed unless the front door 1b is opened to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door 1b is not opened. May be. That is, the opening condition of the setting confirmation state may be the opening of the front door 1b and the operation for turning on the setting key switch 37. Further, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the set value confirmation state, the opening / closing of the front door 1b may not be set as the end condition of the set value confirmation state.

[Navigation notification and navigation production]
Further, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the AT lottery process based on the internal lottery result is won, the main control unit 41 provides a navigation notification for notifying the stop order advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result. AT as an example of an advantageous state with an executable notification period
(Assist time) can be controlled. When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state, and transmits a push order command to the sub control unit 91. In this way, the navigation effect is executed. The navigation target combination corresponding to the game state is, for example, a navigation target combination having a common push order replay and push order bell. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute navigation notification and execute a navigation effect by satisfying certain conditions even in a normal state that is not controlled by the AT.

The navigation notification of the present embodiment notifies the stop order that is advantageous for the player in an identifiable manner by changing the lighting mode of the game auxiliary indicator 12. Note that the navigation notification mode is not limited to such a mode, but may be any mode that allows the player to be identified according to the winning situation. Moreover, it is not limited to the game auxiliary display 12 used for notifications other than the navigation notification, and may be executed using a dedicated display. The navigation effect of the present embodiment is the stop order advantageous for the player notified by the navigation notification, the display of the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51, the output of the navigation illumination light from the effect effect LED 52, the speaker 53, And the output of navigation voice (navigation effect sound) from 54.

As described above, in the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the stop order that is advantageous to the player is notified in an identifiable manner. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines that A when the lottery condition is satisfied.
A lottery to determine whether or not to control to T is performed. In addition, the main control unit 41, at the end of AT,
A prescribed game number is selected from a plurality of game numbers, and the number of games not controlled by the AT is counted continuously from the end of the AT. Then, the main control unit 41 controls the AT by winning the AT lottery process or when the number of games that are not controlled continuously by the AT reaches a specified number of games (so-called ceiling game number).

[About game control processing]
Further, the main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, a BET process for setting a bet number, a credit check, and a bet number check is performed. After the bet number is set, whether or not a winning is allowed by random lottery when a start operation is performed. The internal lottery process to be determined is performed. After the internal lottery, the reel rotation process is performed, and the stop switch after the reel rotation is started and the constant speed rotation is started on the condition that the specified period (4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game. The operation (stop operation) of 8L to 8R is validated, and the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation. After the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. After the winning determination process is completed, a payout process is performed, and medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a win, and the gaming state is shifted according to the symbol combination on the payline. Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

[Regarding production during the game]
In addition, the main control unit 41 performs AT lottery processing during execution of internal lottery processing, and performs AT lottery processing.
In the case of winning, after determining the number of AT games, the AT is controlled to the AT after being controlled to the AT ready state (AT latency period) for a predetermined period (for example, between 5 games). In the present embodiment, when the AT is won again in the AT preparation state, the number of AT games to be added is determined. The main control unit 41 performs control for navigation notification and navigation effect for the number of AT games given during AT control. The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment performs navigation notification when an internal winning combination is given to a navigation target role during AT control, and transmits a gaming state command, an internal lottery command, and the like to the sub control unit 91 to perform sub control. The unit 91 is caused to execute a navigation effect. In the present embodiment, an internal lottery is performed immediately after the start switch 7 is operated during the AT control, and if the winning combination is an internal winning combination, a navigation notification or a navigation effect is performed before the reel rotation process. Is done. That is, if an internal winning combination is selected for a navigation target during AT control, navigation notification and navigation effects are performed immediately after the start switch 7 is operated.
Further, the sub-control unit 91, based on the various commands received from the main control unit 41, each of the above-described navigation effects and effects according to the gaming state (for example, a notice effect such as a notice effect, an internal winning or an AT winning effect, It is possible to execute a roaring effect such as a battle effect, a bonus or AT final effect, a bonus effect, a navigation effect, and a demo effect).

[About the first effect LED to the fourth effect LED]
The sub-control unit 91 executes each effect by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51, outputting sound from the speakers 53 and 54, and outputting illumination light from the effect effect LED 52. Also,
The sub control unit 91 includes a first effect LED 61, a second effect LED 62, and a third effect L.
Using the ED 63 and the fourth effect LED 64, a suggestion effect that suggests that the AT has been won is executed. As shown in FIG. 5, the first effect LED 61, the second effect LED 62, the third effect LED 63, and the fourth effect LED 64 are provided on the left, upper, right, and lower sides of the liquid crystal display 51, respectively. ing. In the present embodiment, the left first effect effect LED 61 and the right third effect effect LED 63 are each composed of six LEDs, and the upper second effect effect LED 62 and the lower fourth effect effect LED 64. Are each composed of 12 LEDs. In addition, in this embodiment, LED which comprises each effect effect LED61-64 can light-emit in each color of red (R: Red), green (G: Green), and blue (B: Blue), respectively. A plurality of types of colors can be displayed by adjusting the luminance of each color (RGB), for example, by adjusting the luminance in 256 levels and adding and mixing (synthesizing) the colors.

[About the suggestion of winning the AT]
The sub-control unit 91 performs the suggestion effect execution process shown in FIG. First, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT control state is controlled based on the gaming state command received from the main control unit 41 (step S101). If the sub-control unit 91 is not controlled to the AT preparation state (step S101; N), the sub-control unit 91 performs step S1 until it is controlled to the AT preparation state.
If the process of 01 is repeated and controlled to the AT ready state (step S101; Y),
Based on the received command, it is determined whether or not the game is over (step S102).
. When the game has not ended (step S102; N), the sub-control unit 91 repeats the process of step S102 until the game ends, and when the game ends (step S1).
02; Y), it is determined whether or not the number of assigned AT games is 100 or more (
Step S103). In order to control in this way, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the number of AT games when controlled by the AT by a game state command received from the main control unit 41 or the like. If the sub-control unit 91 is not over 100 games (step S1)
03; N), it is determined whether or not there are 50 or more games (step S104).

If the sub-control unit 91 is not more than 50 games (step S104; N), that is,
In the case of 49 games or less, the first effect effect LED 61, the second effect effect LED 62, and the third effect effect LED 63 are each lit in blue (step S105), and a specific sound (for example, “chance” or the like) is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Etc.) is executed (step S107), and the process is terminated. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, the six LEDs of the first effect LED 61 are turned off with the 12 LEDs of the fourth effect LED 64 turned off.
The 12 LEDs of the second effect LED 62 and the 6 LEDs of the third effect LED 63 are all lit in blue, and the specific sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

On the other hand, when the number of games is 50 games or more (step S104; Y), that is, when the number of games is 50 games or more and 99 games or less, the sub-control unit 91 has the first effect effect LED 61 and the second effect effect L.
The ED 62 and the third effect LED 63 are lit in blue and then red (step S106), a specific sound output process is executed (step S107), and the process is terminated. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, 12 LEs of the fourth effect LED 64 are provided.
In the state where D is turned off, the six LEDs of the first effect LED 61 and the second effect LED 62
12 LEDs and the 6th LED of the third effect effect LED 63 are all lit blue to output a specific sound and after a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed, the blue light is turned on red. Change to, and output the specific sound again.

On the other hand, if the sub-control unit 91 has 100 games or more (step S103; Y), all the LEDs different from the first effect LED 61, the second effect LED 62, the third effect LED 63, and the fourth effect LED 64 are different. Turn off (effect effect LED 52, etc.) (step S)
108). At this time, the main control unit 41 is connected to all LEDs (1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, input request L) similarly to the sub-control unit 91.
ED17, start valid LED 18, waiting LED 19, replaying LED 20, B
The ET switch effective LED 21, left stop effective LED 22L, middle stop effective LED 22C, right stop effective LED 22R, etc.) are turned off. After the LED is turned off, the sub-control unit 91 turns on the first effect effect LED 61, the second effect effect LED 62, the third effect effect LED 63, and the fourth effect effect LED 64 in blue and then in red, and then in blue and red. Are turned on alternately (step S109), and a special sound output process is performed for a special sound (for example, a sound such as “Large chance”) from the speakers 53 and 54 (step S110), and the process ends.

Specifically, first, as shown in FIGS. 7 (A) and 7 (B), the first effect effect LED 61 and the second effect effect LED 62 are turned off with the 12 LEDs of the fourth effect effect LED 64 turned off. ,
The LEDs of the third effect effect LEDs 63 are all lit in blue to output a specific sound, and after a predetermined period has elapsed, the blue lighting is changed to red and the specific sound is output again. In addition, after the predetermined period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 7C, the odd-numbered (first, third, fifth) LEDs from the bottom among the six LEDs of the first effect LED 61 are blue, The process of lighting in the order of red, blue, red,... Is repeated, and the process of lighting even-numbered (second, fourth, sixth) LEDs from the bottom in the order of red, blue, red, blue,. Also, the second effect LED 6
2 out of twelve LEDs from the left (first, third, fifth, seventh, ninth,
The 11th LED is repeatedly turned on in the order of blue, red, blue, red,..., And even-numbered (second, fourth, sixth, eighth, tenth, twelfth) LEDs from the left are red. ,
The process of lighting in the order of blue, red, blue,... Is repeated. Further, the process of lighting the odd-numbered LEDs from the top among the six LEDs of the third effect effect LED 63 in the order of blue, red, blue, red,... Is repeated, and the even-numbered LEDs from the top are red, blue, red. , Blue, and so on are repeated in this order. In addition, the process of lighting the odd-numbered LEDs from the right among the 12 LEDs of the fourth effect LED 64 in the order of blue, red, blue, red,... Is repeated, and the even-numbered LEDs from the right are red, blue, red. , Blue, and so on are repeated in this order. By doing in this way, about all the LED which comprises each effect effect LED61-64, when it isolate | separates adjacent LEDs while lighting blue and red alternately, it will be different color (If it is blue, it will be red and red. If it is blue, it will light up. In this state, the speakers 53 and 5
4 to output special voice.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can display the first effect LED 61, the second effect LED 62, and the second effect LED 62 that can display a plurality of types of colors.
Using the third effect effect LED 63 and the fourth effect effect LED 64, a suggestion effect that proceeds in three stages is executed. Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 uses the fourth effect L at the end of the game when the number of assigned AT games is 49 games or less as a suggestive effect that only progresses to the first stage.
With the ED 64 turned off, the remaining effect effect LEDs 61 to 63 are all lit in blue (FIG. 7).
(See (A)). Further, the sub-control unit 91 turns off the fourth effect LED 64 at the end of the game when the number of assigned AT games is 50 games or more and 99 games or less as a suggestion effect that progresses from the first stage to the second stage. In the state, all the remaining effect effect LEDs 61 to 63 are lit in the order of blue lighting (see FIG. 7A) and red lighting (see FIG. 7B). Then, the sub-control unit 91 is assigned AT as a suggestion effect that progresses from the first stage to the third stage.
When the number of games is 100 or more, the remaining effect effects LEDs 61 to 63 are all lit in blue (see FIG. 7A) and red (
After turning on in the order of FIG. 7B), all the effect effect LEDs 61 to 64 are turned on alternately in blue and red, respectively (see FIG. 7C).

By doing so, the effect LED is emitted in blue in the first stage, the effect LED is emitted in red in the second stage, and the effect LED is alternately emitted in blue and red in the third stage. The effect effect of the suggestion effect can be enhanced as compared with the slot machine that does not execute the suggestion effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

In particular, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 determines the number of AT games given as an example of the expectation based on the fact that the AT is pre-selected and controlled to the AT ready state. Suggestion effects suggested in three stages are executed.
By doing in this way, it comes to pay attention to the color of each effect effect LED61-64 in a suggestion effect in order to recognize the number of AT games to which a player is provided, and it is controlled to AT preparation state using effect effect LED. As a result, the game is more interesting than the slot machine that does not execute the suggestion effect that suggests the number of AT games to be given step by step.
In this embodiment, the winning A based on the number of AT games given by the suggestion effect
The level of expectation of T is suggested stepwise, but is not limited to this. For example, the type of advantageous state that is determined in advance to be controlled as the level of expectation of a privilege ( A high expectation level based on a big bonus (BB), a regular bonus (RB), a chance zone, etc.) may be suggested step by step.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect using the speakers 53 and 54 that can output a plurality of types of sounds, and is provided as the suggestion effect. While the number of AT games is 49 games or less (until the first stage, until the blue light is on), or 50 games or more and 99 games or less (until the second stage, until the red light is on), the specific sound is output, while 100 games or more (the third game) Special sound is output at the stage (until the alternate lighting of blue and red).
By doing so, the suggestion effect becomes more conspicuous for the player when the game is 100 games or more in which the special sound is output than when the game is 49 games or less or 50 games or more and 99 games or less in which the common specific sound is output. , Suggestion effect than slot machine that does not execute the suggestion effect that outputs a special sound when the number of AT games given is 49 games or less or 50 games or more and 99 games or less, and outputs 100 sounds or more The effect of the game can be enhanced, and the entertainment of the game is further improved.

In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect is executed using the effect effects LEDs 61 to 64 and the speakers 53 and 54, but the effect device used for the suggestion effect is not limited to this, for example, using the liquid crystal display 51. An image display may be performed. In this case, A is given as a suggestion effect.
The number of T games is 49 games or less (until the first stage, until the blue lights up) or 50 games or more 99
A specific image (for example, “Chance!”) When the game is below (up to the second stage, until red lighting)
Output a special image (for example, a character image such as “Large chance!”) For 100 games or more (until the third stage, until the alternate lighting of blue and red). It is preferable to do.
Although it is preferable to execute the suggestion effect using the speakers 53 and 54 as in the present embodiment, the suggestion effect may be executed without using the speakers 53 and 54.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the light emitting means used for the suggestion effect, the first effect effect LED 61, the second effect effect LED 62, the third effect light example as an example of the specific light emitting means.
An effect effect LED 63 and a fourth effect effect LED 64 as an example of a special light emitting means are provided. When the sub control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect, the number of assigned AT games is 49 games or less (up to the first stage, until the blue light is turned on) or 50 games or more and 99 games or less (up to the second stage, red) 1st effect LED 6 as the specific light emitting means at the time of lighting)
1. Only the second effect effect LED 62 and the third effect effect LED 63 are turned on, and the fourth effect effect LED 64 as a special light emission means is included for 100 games or more (up to the third stage, until the alternate lighting of blue and red). All effect effects LEDs 61 to 64 are lit.

By doing in this way, the 1st effect effect LED61, the 2nd effect effect LED62, and the 3rd effect effect LE are in the direction of 100 games or more which light all the effect effects LED61-64.
The suggested effects are more noticeable to the player than when the D63 only lights up to 49 games or less, or from 50 games to 99 games, and only when the number of AT games assigned is 100 games or more. The effect effect of the suggestion effect can be enhanced as compared with the slot machine that does not execute the suggestion effect that lights up, and the entertainment of the game is further improved.
As in the present embodiment, it is preferable to turn off the fourth stage effect LED 64 in the first stage or the second stage suggestion stage in order to enhance the stage stage suggestion stage stage effect. The fourth stage effect LED 64 may be turned on in the second stage suggestion stage.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect effect LED 52 controlled by the sub control unit 91 and the LED controlled by the main control unit 41 are used as the light emitting means that are not used for the suggestion effect.
14-21, 22L, 22C, 22R are provided. Then, the sub control unit 91 and the main control unit 41 indicate that the number of assigned AT games is 100 games or more.
When the stage suggestion effect is executed (when alternately turning on blue and red), all the LEDs that are not used for the suggestion effect are turned off.
In this way, when the number of AT games assigned is 100 games or more and the third stage suggestion effect is executed, the LED that is not used for the suggestion effect is 100 games or more than the slot machine that does not turn off the LED. Since the suggestion effect becomes conspicuous, the effect effect of the suggestion effect can be enhanced, and the interest of the game is further improved.

Note that, as in the present embodiment, it is preferable to turn off the LED that is not used in the suggestion effect in order to enhance the effect of the suggestion effect in the third stage, but it is not necessary to turn off the LED that is not used in the suggestion effect. Good. Further, for example, the sub control unit 91 and the main control unit 41 also use the suggestion effect when executing the suggestion effect that suggests that the number of assigned AT games is 49 games or less or 50 games or more and 99 games or less. All the LEDs that are not used may be turned off.
In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect at the end of the game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the operation of the start switch 7 is accepted and the internal lottery process or A
The suggestion effect may be executed after the T lottery process is performed. In this case, the sub control unit 91 may execute the suggestion effect for one game until the game ends. In the case where the suggestion effect is executed during one game, the suggestion effect stage may be advanced each time an operation of the operation unit is received. For example, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R as a stop operation may be performed. The stage of the suggestion effect may be advanced each time it is performed, or the stage of the suggestion effect may be advanced when the operation of the effect switch 56 is accepted.

In the present embodiment, the stage of the suggestion effect is advanced every time a predetermined period has elapsed at the end of the game. However, the period for which the stage of the suggestion effect is advanced is not limited to this, for example, from the first step to the second step. The period until the stage proceeds to the stage may be different from the period until the stage proceeds from the second stage to the third stage. For example, it may be 0.2 seconds from blue lighting to red lighting, and 0.8 seconds from red lighting to blue and red alternate lighting. Further, in this embodiment, the stage of the suggestion effect can be advanced from the first stage to the third stage between one game, but the stage of the suggestion effect may be advanced over a plurality of games. For example, blue lighting may be performed for one game, and red lighting may be performed for two games, and then blue and red may be alternately lit.

[Embodiment 2]
In the first embodiment, the suggestion effect that suggests the number of AT games is executed based on the fact that the AT has been won in advance, but the suggestion effect may be executed even if the AT is not won in advance. For example, the current situation until winning the AT may be suggested. Hereinafter, Embodiment 2 which suggests the present situation by suggestion production is explained.
In the present embodiment, detailed description of the same configuration and processing as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and portions different from those in the first embodiment will be mainly described.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls the AT again when the internal winning is given to the cherry three times from the previous AT, and the sub-control unit 91 suggests the effect every time the cherry wins the internal winning. Is supposed to run. The sub-control unit 91 performs the suggestion effect execution process shown in FIG. First, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the cherry has been won internally based on the internal winning command received from the main control unit 41 (step S111). If the sub-control unit 91 does not win the cherry internally (step S111; N), the sub-control unit 91 repeats the process of step S111 until the cherry is internally won, and if the cherry is internally won (step S111; Y), the received command Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the game is over (step S102). If the game is not over (step S)
102; N), the process of step S102 is repeated until the game ends. When the game ends (step S102; Y), the internal winning of the cherry is the third time from the previous AT.
It is determined whether or not winning is confirmed (step S113). In order to control in this way, the sub-control unit 91 counts the number of cherry winnings from the previous AT using a cherry winning number counter (not shown). If it is not the third time (step S113; N), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether it is the second time (step S114).

If it is the first time (step S114; N), the sub-control unit 91 lights the effect effect LEDs 61 to 63 as specific light emitting means in blue (step S105), and the speaker 5
The specific voice output process for outputting the specific voice from 3, 54 is executed (step S107), and the process ends. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 is the second time (step S114; Y), the effect effect LEDs 61 to 63 as the specific light emitting means are respectively lit in red (step S116).
), A specific voice output process is executed (step S107), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the sub-control unit 91 is the third time (step S113; Y), that is, if the AT is won, all the LEDs that are not used for the suggestion effect are turned off (step S108) and used for the suggestion effect. All effect effect LEDs 61 to 64 are turned on alternately in blue and red, respectively (step S119), and special sound output processing for outputting special sound from the speakers 53 and 54 is executed (
Step S110) and the process is terminated.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes a suggestion effect that suggests the number of cherry wins in three stages. Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 sets all the remaining effect effects LEDs 61 to 63 as blue in a state where the fourth effect effect LED 64 is turned off at the end of the game in which the first cherries are won as the first stage suggestion effect. (See FIG. 7A). Further, the sub-control unit 91 turns on all the remaining effect effects LEDs 61 to 63 in red with the fourth effect effect LED 64 turned off at the end of the game in which the second-time cherry is won internally as the suggestion effect of the second stage. (See FIG. 7B). Then, the sub-control unit 91 turns on all the effect effects LEDs 61 to 64 alternately in blue and red at the end of the game in which the third cherry is won internally (also AT) at the end of the game as the third stage suggestion effect. (See FIG. 7C).
By doing in this way, the player comes to pay attention to the color of each effect effect LED 61 to 64 in the suggestion effect in an attempt to recognize the number of cherry internal winnings until AT winning, and the cherry effect internal winning is performed using the effect effect LED. The interest of the game is improved compared to the slot machine that does not execute the suggestion effect that suggests the number of times step by step.

In particular, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is an effect in which the third stage suggestion effect in which the internal winning of the cherry is the third time from the previous AT notifies the confirmation of the AT winning. Yes.
By doing in this way, whether or not the suggested effect is the third stage in which all effect effect LEDs 61 to 64 are alternately lit in blue and red in an attempt to recognize whether or not the player is controlled by the AT. As a result, the interest of the game is improved as compared to the slot machine in which the internal winning of the cherry does not execute the suggestion effect informing that the AT winning is confirmed for the third time from the previous AT.

In the present embodiment, the number of winnings inside the cherry is suggested step by step through the suggestion effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as a high advantage of the current situation, a rare role such as cherry or watermelon Alternatively, the AT winning rate that changes by being controlled by the chance zone or the like may be suggested step by step.
In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect at the third stage is an effect for informing the confirmation of the AT winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the suggestion effect at the third stage may be advantageous for AT winning etc. It is not necessary to be an effect that informs the confirmation.

In the first and second embodiments, the suggestion effect capable of suggesting three levels is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the suggestion effect capable of suggesting four or more levels may be executed. For example, the sub-control unit 91 turns on all the remaining effect effects LEDs 61 to 63 in blue in a state where the fourth effect effect LED 64 is turned off when the number of assigned AT games is 49 games or less as the suggestion effect ( The first stage, see FIG. 9 (A)), the fourth effect L when there are 50 games or more and 99 games or less
With the ED 64 turned off, all remaining effect effect LEDs 61 to 63 are lit in blue (first stage,
9 (A)) · Yellow lighting (second stage, see FIG. 9 (B)) in the order of 100 games and 149 games or less, the remaining effect effect with the fourth effect LED 64 turned off LEDs 61 to 63 are all lit blue (first stage, see FIG. 9A), yellow lit (second stage,
The remaining effect effect LEDs 61 to 6 are turned on in the order of red lighting (third stage, see FIG. 10A) and the fourth effect effect LED 64 is turned off when the game is 150 games or more.
All 3 lights in blue (first stage, see FIG. 9 (A)), yellow lights (second stage, see FIG. 9 (B)), red lights (third stage, see FIG. 10 (A)) After all the effects LED61
˜64 may be alternately lit in blue, yellow, and red, respectively (see FIG. 10B).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9D, among the six LEDs of the first effect LED 61, the first and fourth LEDs from the bottom are blue, yellow, red, blue, yellow, red,. Repeat the process to turn on the second LED, and turn on the second and fifth LEDs from the bottom in the order of yellow, red, blue, yellow, red, blue, ..., and turn the third and sixth LEDs from the bottom red. , Blue, yellow, red, blue, yellow,... Also, the second effect LED 6
Repeat the process of lighting the 1st, 4th, 7th, 10th LED from the left among the 12 LEDs of 2 in the order of blue, yellow, red, blue, yellow, red, ... Repeat the process of lighting the fifth, eighth, and eleventh LEDs in the order of yellow, red, blue, yellow, red, blue,..., And turn the third, sixth, ninth, and twelfth LEDs from the left red. The process of lighting in the order of blue, yellow, red, blue, yellow,... Is repeated. Also, the third effect LED 63
The first and fourth LEDs from the top are blue, yellow, red, blue, yellow,
Repeat the process of lighting in order of red, ..., and turn the second and fifth LEDs from the top to yellow, red,
Repeat the process of lighting in order of blue, yellow, red, blue, ..., the third and sixth L from the top
The process of lighting the ED in the order of red, blue, yellow, red, blue, yellow,... Is repeated. Also,
Repeat the process of lighting the first, fourth, seventh, and tenth LEDs from the right among the twelve LEDs of the fourth effect LED 64 in the order of blue, yellow, red, blue, yellow, red,.
Repeat the process of lighting the 2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th LED from the right in the order of yellow, red, blue, yellow, red, blue, ..., 3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th from the right LE
The process of lighting D in the order of red, blue, yellow, red, blue, yellow,... Is repeated. By doing in this way, about all the LED which comprises each effect effect LED61-64, when it isolate | separates adjacent LED while lighting blue, yellow, and red alternately, it will be different color (If it is blue, it will be yellow. If it is red or yellow, it is lit in red and blue, and if it is red, it is lit in blue and yellow. In the modified example, in the fourth stage, it is not necessary to alternately turn on all the colors (blue, yellow, red) used from the first stage to the third stage, and from the first stage to the third stage. Only the two colors used so far (for example, blue and red, yellow and red) may be alternately lit.

In this way, the sub control unit 91 provides four stages of stage effect LEDs 61 to 64 from the first stage to the fourth stage (for example, blue, green, yellow, and red) as the suggestion presentation, for example, when suggesting five stages. In the fifth stage suggestion effect, four or less colors may be lit in order. When suggesting six stages, the effect effect LEDs 61 to 64 are displayed in five colors from the first stage to the fifth stage ( For example, each of blue, green, yellow, orange, and red) may be turned on and five or less colors may be sequentially turned on in the sixth stage suggestion effect.
D61 to 64 are lit in six colors (for example, purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red) from the first stage to the sixth stage, and in the seventh stage suggestion effect, six or less colors are lit in order. May be.

In this embodiment, the suggestion effect is executed at the end of the game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an internal lottery process or an AT lottery process in which an operation of the start switch 7 is accepted and a cherry is won internally is performed. A suggestion effect may be executed later. In this case, the sub control unit 91 may execute the suggestion effect for one game until the game ends, or may execute the suggestion effect for a plurality of games. The suggestion effect may be executed when an operation of the operation means is accepted. For example, the suggestion effect is obtained when an operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R as a stop operation or an operation of the effect switch 56 is received. May be executed.

In the first and second embodiments, the main control unit 41 transmits one type of internal winning command to the sub-control unit 91. However, a plurality of types of internal winning commands may be transmitted. For example, the main control unit 41 can specify the first internal winning command that can specify the winning status of the special role as the internal lottery result and the winning status of the general role as the internal winning command that can specify the internal lottery result. 2 internal winning commands are set, and the set commands are sent to the sub-control unit 91.
May be sent to. At this time, regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT, it is possible to specify that the notification target combination has been won when the notification target combination is won. An internal winning command may be set.
In this way, regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 is controlling to AT,
Since the common second internal winning command is transmitted, the processing related to the transmission of the second internal winning command can be simplified, and an advantageous stop order corresponding to the internal lottery result is not specified from the second internal winning command. Even if the sub-control unit 91 is cheated, it is possible to prevent the stop order that is advantageous for the player from being notified by the navigation effect without being controlled by the AT.

Further, in this case, the main control unit 41 sets a different winning number for each internal lottery result in the RAM according to the internal lottery result, and sets an internal winning flag, navigation notification, command according to the set winning number. Creation, reel 2L, 2C, 2R stop control, etc. may be performed, and the winning number when the notification target combination is won as the internal winning result is a predetermined numerical range (the push order replay of the notification target combination) (Winning number is 2-19, winning number of push order bell is 23-34)
A consecutive numerical value consisting of may be assigned. At this time, the main control unit 41
When the winning number set in the RAM is in the predetermined numerical range (2 to 19, 23 to 34) in a state other than the state in which navigation notification is executed under the control of T, A second internal winning command may be set in which it can be specified that the stop order is advantageous, but a stop order advantageous for the player may not be specified, and the set second internal winning command may be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.
In this way, regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 is controlling to AT,
Since the stop order advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result is not specified from the second internal winning command, the player is not controlled by the AT even if the sub-control unit 91 is cheated. It is possible to prevent the stop order advantageous for the user from being notified by the navigation effect. In addition, as the winning number set when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range is assigned, and the main control unit 41 indicates that the internal lottery result is the notification target combination. Whether or not the winning number used in performing the predetermined control is within a predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target combination, and therefore the second internal winning command is transmitted. Can be simplified.

In the first and second embodiments, the main control unit 41 transmits the command that can specify the control state to the sub-control unit 91 only once for each game, but may transmit the command multiple times. For example, the main control unit 41 receives the operation of the start switch 7 as the first timing in one unit game (at the start of the game), and receives the third stop operation as the second timing (the end of the game). Control state commands including a plurality of types of commands that can specify the control state of the game on the main control unit 41 side may be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. At this time, the control state command includes a first control that can specify a control state that does not change at the first timing and the second timing, that is, a control state that does not change at a plurality of timings in one unit game. A control state command 2 as a state command, and a first
And a control state command 1 as a second control state command capable of specifying a control state that can change at a plurality of timings in a unit game. The main control unit 41 may transmit all the commands included in the control state command by executing a common control state command batch setting process at the first timing and the second timing. Good.
By doing in this way, the processing when the main control unit 41 transmits the control state command is performed while the sub control unit 91 side grasps the control state on the main control unit 41 side in detail based on the control state command. The program capacity for performing can be reduced.

In the first and second embodiments, the operation procedure advantageous to the player can be identified by both the navigation notification controlled on the main control unit 41 side and the navigation effect controlled on the sub control unit 91 side. However, it may be configured such that an operation procedure advantageous to the player can be identified only by a navigation effect controlled on the sub-control unit 91 side. Further, for example, by controlling the navigation effect controlled on the sub-control unit 91 side on the main control unit 41 side, it becomes possible to identify an operation procedure advantageous to the player only by the navigation effect controlled on the main control unit 41 side. A configuration is also possible.
In the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs the control related to the AT as a privilege advantageous for the player. However, the sub-control unit 91 performs a part or all of the control related to the privilege advantageous for the player. It is good also as a structure to perform.

In the first and second embodiments, the example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which bets are set using medals and credits as game values has been described. However, bets using game balls as game values are described. The present invention may be applied to a slot machine for setting a number or a fully credit type slot machine for setting a bet number using only credit as a game value.
Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. It may be. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. You may apply the slot machine which can pay out any of utility value.

In the first and second embodiments, the slot machine is described as an example of the gaming machine. However, the configuration disclosed in the above embodiment, in particular, the configuration of the suggestion effect execution process is applied to other gaming machines, for example, gaming areas. Applicable to pachinko machines, etc. in which a game is played by launching a ball, and the game ball that is launched enters a prize opening provided in the game area and a prize is generated, so that the game ball is paid out as a prize ball You may do it. When applied to a pachinko machine, for example, in the suggestion effect execution process, when the probability variation variation is in a latent state, the effect effect LED is used as a suggestion effect with a high probability that it will be won in three or more stages. It may be suggested in stages.

The program and data for realizing the present invention are, for example, slot machines 1 and 10.
It is not limited to a form distributed and provided by a removable recording medium to a computer device included in a gaming machine such as 01 or a pachinko machine, but pre-installed in a storage device such as a computer device in advance. You may take the form distributed by installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C,
8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 53, 54 speaker, 91 sub control unit, 61 first effect effect LED, 62 second effect effect LED, 63
3rd effect LED, 64 4th effect LED

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing games,
A light emitting means capable of emitting light of a plurality of colors;
A suggestion effect executing means for executing a suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of being advantageous to the player using the light emitting means,
The suggestive effect may be advantageous by proceeding in a plurality of stages including at least a first stage, a second stage after the first stage, and a third stage after the second stage. It is a production that can suggest sex in stages,
The suggestion effect execution means, when executing the suggestion effect, causes the light emitting means to emit light in the first color in the first stage, and causes the light emission means to be different from the first color in the second stage. A gaming machine in which the light emitting means emits the first color and the second color in a predetermined order in the third stage.

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