JP2021108890A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of performing suitable control when a video is repeatedly reproduced.SOLUTION: A sub-control unit starts the output control of a specific sound when a specific trigger occurs, and terminates the output control of the specific sound before a predetermined video of a predetermined number of times is reproduced, after a reproduction time of a specific video reaches a predetermined time. The sub-control unit starts the output control of the specific sound when the specific trigger occurs, and terminates the output control of the specific sound before the reproduction time of the specific video reaches a predetermined time. The sub-control unit repeats light emission control of light emitting means on the basis of a specific light emission pattern after performing the light emitting control of the light emitting means on the basis of a special light emission pattern when the specific trigger occurs, and performs the light emitting control of the light emitting means by setting a command value for the light emitting means on the basis of light emission patterns including the special light emission pattern and the specific light emission pattern. The last command value in the special light emission pattern is smaller than the command value immediately before the last command value.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

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

As a gaming machine, it is provided with a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, and after variable display of the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. , There is a slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to the display result.

Further, as a gaming machine, a gaming ball, which is a gaming medium, is launched into a gaming area by a launching device, and when the gaming ball wins a prize in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area, a gaming value is given to the player. There is a pachinko game machine.

As such a gaming machine, a continuous effect composed of a one-time playback unit in which a video is reproduced only once and a loop unit in which the video is repeatedly reproduced a plurality of times is executed, and a predetermined time is specified in the continuous effect. After a lapse of time, there was a slot machine that repeatedly executed the loop portion (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-5671

In the slot machine described above, there is still room for improvement when repeatedly playing back the video.

The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing suitable control when repeatedly playing back a video.

(1) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine).
A video reproduction means for reproducing an image (for example, a process for reproducing an image on the liquid crystal display 51 by the sub control unit 91) and
Sound output control means for controlling the output of sound (for example, voices 1 and 2) (for example, processing for controlling sound output from speakers 53 and 54 by the sub control unit 91), and
A light emitting control means (for example, a process of controlling the light emission of the effect lamp 57B by the sub control unit 91) for controlling the light emission of the light emitting means (for example, the effect lamp 57B) is provided.
The video reproduction means reproduces a specific video (for example, a video of a “fixed scene”) when a specific trigger (for example, t2 in FIG. 14A) occurs, and the playback time of the specific video is a predetermined time (for example, For example, when t4) in FIG. 14 (a) is reached, a predetermined image (for example, the image of “WIN”) is repeatedly reproduced (for example, FIG. 14 (a)).
The sound output control means starts output control of a specific sound (for example, a fixed scene sound) at the specific trigger, and after the reproduction time of the specific video reaches the predetermined time, the predetermined number of times (for example). For example, the output control of the specific sound is terminated (for example, FIG. 14A) before the predetermined video of the second time is reproduced.
The light emission control means
When the specific trigger is reached, the light emission control of the light emitting means is performed based on the special light emitting pattern, and then the light emitting control of the light emitting means is repeatedly performed based on the specific light emitting pattern.
Light emission control of the light emitting means is performed by setting a command value (for example, 0xF00 for red and 0xFF0 for yellow) for the light emitting means based on the light emitting pattern including the special light emitting pattern and the specific light emitting pattern. FIG. 14 (c)),
The last command value (for example, "0x000", t8 to t9 in FIG. 14C) in the special light emission pattern is the command value immediately before the last command value (for example, "0xF00", FIG. 14 (c)). It is smaller than t7 to t8) of c).
(2) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine).
A video reproduction means for reproducing an image (for example, a process for reproducing an image on the liquid crystal display 51 by the sub control unit 91) and
Sound output control means for controlling the output of sound (for example, voices 1 and 2) (for example, processing for controlling sound output from speakers 53 and 54 by the sub control unit 91), and
A light emitting control means (for example, a process of controlling the light emission of the effect lamp 57B by the sub control unit 91) for controlling the light emission of the light emitting means (for example, the effect lamp 57B) is provided.
The video reproduction means reproduces a specific video (for example, a video of a “fixed scene”) when a specific trigger (for example, t2 in FIG. 14A) occurs, and the playback time of the specific video is a predetermined time (for example, For example, when t4) in FIG. 14 (a) is reached, a predetermined image (for example, the image of “WIN”) is repeatedly reproduced (for example, FIG. 14 (a)).
The sound output control means starts output control of a specific sound (for example, a fixed scene sound) at the specific trigger, and outputs the specific sound before the reproduction time of the specific video reaches the predetermined time. The control is terminated (for example, FIG. 24 (a)), and the control is terminated (for example, FIG. 24 (a)).
The light emission control means
When the specific trigger is reached, the light emission control of the light emitting means is performed based on the special light emitting pattern, and then the light emitting control of the light emitting means is repeatedly performed based on the specific light emitting pattern.
Light emission control of the light emitting means is performed by setting a command value (for example, 0xF00 for red and 0xFF0 for yellow) for the light emitting means based on the light emitting pattern including the special light emitting pattern and the specific light emitting pattern. FIG. 14 (c)),
The last command value (for example, "0x000", t8 to t9 in FIG. 14C) in the special light emission pattern is the command value immediately before the last command value (for example, "0xF00", FIG. 14 (c)). It is smaller than t7 to t8) of c).

It is a front view of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of each reel. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and the giving at the time of winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the winning combination read as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a push order combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the light emission pattern at the time of a prize occurrence. It is a figure for demonstrating the light emission pattern at the time of a weak watermelon winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the light emission pattern at the time of winning a strong watermelon. It is a figure for demonstrating the light emission pattern at the time of a weak cherry winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the light emission pattern at the time of a strong cherry winning. Advantageous section It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the mode in normal, and the production at the time of winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the display, voice, and light emission pattern during execution of a battle effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the light emission pattern in the final scene of a battle production. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a battle production. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a battle production. It is a figure for demonstrating the light emission pattern data at the time of a prize occurrence. It is a figure for demonstrating the light emission pattern data at the time of a prize occurrence. It is a figure for demonstrating the light emission pattern data at the time of a prize occurrence. It is a figure for demonstrating the light emission pattern data during the battle production execution. It is a figure for demonstrating the light emission pattern data during the battle production execution. It is a figure for demonstrating the light emission pattern at the time of a prize occurrence which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the display, voice, and light-emitting pattern during execution of a battle effect which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
As a gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a slot machine will be described based on the following examples. First, the slot machine according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 22.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a front door 1b rotatably and pivotally supported at a side end of a housing 1a having a front opening. Inside the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other are arranged in the same number in a predetermined order are arranged in the horizontal direction. Three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged side by side in the upper, middle, lower, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the substantially center of the front of the slot machine 1. It is displayed and arranged so that it can be seen from the player side.

In the present embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels are also possible. good. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display unit is configured to variably display the symbol displayed on the perspective window 3 by rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, but the variable display unit is not limited to the reel, and for example, a plurality of symbols are displayed on the outer peripheral surface. The symbol may be changed and displayed by moving the belt on which the symbol is arranged. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display unit is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display unit may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, a medal insertion section 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-owned game value) ) Is used to set the maximum bet number among the specified number of bets (3 in the present embodiment) determined according to the gaming state within that range, the MAXBET switch 6, the game. Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (hereinafter, left stop switch, middle stop switch, right stop switch) operated when stopping the rotation of the start switch 7, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, which are operated when starting ), And a production switch 56 operated by the player at the time of production is provided so as to be operable by the player.

In the following, the operation for the start switch 7 (for example, the operation for manually pressing the start switch 7) is the "start operation" or the "start operation", and the operation for the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the first reel (for example, the operation for stopping the rotation of the first reel). For example, the operation of manually pressing the stop switch) is the "first stop operation", and the operation of the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the second reel (for example, the operation of manually pressing the stop switch) is the "second operation". The "stop operation" and the operation on the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the third reel (for example, the operation of manually pressing the stop switch) are also referred to as "third stop operation".

Further, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are also collectively referred to as "stop operation". Furthermore, the release of the press on the first stop switch (first stop operation) (for example, releasing the hand from the stop switch) is "first stop release", and the press on the second stop switch (second stop). The release of the operation) (that is, releasing the hand from the stop switch) is the "second stop release", and the pressing of the third stop switch (the third stop operation) is released (that is, the stop switch). (Release your hand from) is also referred to as "third stop release". Further, stopping the reel by the first stop operation is "first stop", stopping the reel by the second stop operation is "second stop", and stopping the reel by the third stop operation is the third stop. Also called.

In front of the slot machine 1, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in the vicinity corresponding to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided from the back side or the side of the reels, respectively. Reel backlights 28L, 28C, 28C (hereinafter, also simply referred to as "reel backlight 28") that irradiate light are provided. Further, above the liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53 and 54 for outputting sound are provided.

Further, the left side of the liquid crystal display 51 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “left side”), the upper portion and the right side (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “right side”) of the liquid crystal display 51 when viewed from the player are directed to surround the liquid crystal display 51. The effect lamps 57A (effect lamps 57A1 to A6) and the effect lamps 57B (effect lamps 57B1 to B6) are provided. An effect lamp 57A1 is provided in the lower part on the right side of the liquid crystal display 51, an effect lamp 57B1 is provided on the right side of the effect lamp 57A1, and an effect lamp 57A2 is provided in the upper part on the right side of the liquid crystal display 51. The effect lamp 57B2 is provided on the right side of the effect lamp 57A2. An effect lamp 57A3 is provided on the right side of the upper part of the liquid crystal display 51, an effect lamp 57B3 is provided on the upper part of the effect lamp 57A3, and an effect lamp 57A4 is provided on the left side of the upper part of the liquid crystal display 51. The effect lamp 57B4 is provided on the upper part of the effect lamp 57A4. An effect lamp 57A5 is provided on the upper left side of the liquid crystal display 51, an effect lamp 57B5 is provided on the left side of the effect lamp 57A5, and an effect lamp 57A6 is provided on the lower left side of the liquid crystal display 51. The effect lamp 57B6 is provided on the left side of the effect lamp 57A6. Each of the effect lamps 57A1 to A6 and the effect lamps 57B1 to B6 includes a plurality of (three in the present embodiment) LEDs.

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and the contents when an error occurs are shown. Game auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, etc., 1BETLED14 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, 2BETLED15 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 2, and 3 settings to the number of bets. 3BETLED16 that notifies by lighting that the game is being inserted, insertion request LED17 that notifies by lighting that the medal can be inserted, and start effective LED18 that notifies by lighting that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. A game display unit 13 is provided, which is provided with an advantageous section LED 19 for notifying by lighting that the advantageous section is controlled to be described later, and a replay LED 20 for notifying by lighting that the replay game is in progress.

Inside the slot machine 1, a main control unit 41 is provided that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that performs various controls related to the progress of the game, and a RAM 41c that stores various data related to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 detects the operation of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc., and the insertion of medals into the medal insertion unit 4, and the reels 2L, 2C correspond to the detected operation. , Controls related to the progress of the game, such as rotation / stop of 2R and lighting / extinguishing of each LED on the game display unit 13.

Inside the slot machine 1, a sub control unit 91 that controls the effect in response to a command from the main control unit 41 is provided. The sub control unit 91 includes a sub CPU 91a that performs various controls related to the effect, and a RAM 91c that stores various data related to the effect. Based on the command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 displays the image on the liquid crystal display 51, outputs the sound from the speakers 53 and 54, and lights / turns the effect lamps 57A and B and the reel backlight 28. Controls extinguishing (light emission / non-light emission). The effect data used for the image display of the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound output of the speakers 53 and 54 is stored in the RAM 91c. Further, the sub control unit 91 detects an operation on the effect switch 56, and controls the image display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the detected operation.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, the player inserts medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operates the MAXBET switch 6 to set a predetermined number of bets. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. The winning line LN is a line for determining whether or not the combination of symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R displayed on the perspective window 3 matches the combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, and the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage is defined as the winning line. , A plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, an invalid line may be provided to make it easier to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate. At this time, an internal lottery is performed by the main control unit 41. The internal lottery is a process of determining a symbol combination (display result combination) that is allowed to be derived. The fact that the symbol combination is allowed to be derived by the internal lottery is also said to have won the role corresponding to the symbol combination.

When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped. As a result, the symbol combination is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3. When a symbol combination that matches the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped on the winning line LN, a prize corresponding to the winning combination is generated.

In the reel stop control, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operation is performed within the maximum stop delay time (190 ms (milliseconds) in the present embodiment) from the time when the operation is performed for each stop switch. Control to stop is performed. Reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and 80 (rotation) x 21 (number of symbol frames per reel, for example, 21 frames) = 1680 frames of symbols are changed, so a predetermined maximum Until the stop delay time (190 ms) elapses, a maximum of four frames of symbols can be drawn in. That is, in the stop control, one symbol from the symbol displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated and the symbol up to 4 frames ahead, for a total of 5 frames (pull-in range). Can be selected and led to the reels 2L, 2R, and 2R.

The winning combination includes a special role (bonus), a small role, and a replaying role. The special role (bonus) is a role in which the gaming state is controlled to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a small role is higher than that in the non-bonus state by winning a prize. Special roles (bonuses) include first-class special features such as RB (regular bonus) and BB (big bonus), and second-class special features such as CB (challenge bonus). In the present embodiment, a CB is provided as a special role. A small role is a role in which a medal is awarded by winning a prize. The replay role is a role in which the next game can be started without consuming the medals owned by the player by winning a prize.

In order for each winning combination determined according to the game state to be won, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination. The internal lottery is performed before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7) whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the above-mentioned winning of each winning combination. Is determined by using a random number (at the time of detection).

Of the winning flags for each role, the winning flags for the small role and the replaying role are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flag for the special role is It is valid until the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete by the flag, and is invalid in the game in which the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete. That is, once the winning flag of the special combination is won, even if the combination of combinations allowed by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. ing.

Further, in the internal lottery, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode (for example, operation order, operation timing), it is more advantageous than when the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. And replaying roles (hereinafter, also referred to as "pushing order roles") can be won. The push order combination includes, for example, a combination that is more advantageous than the stop mode in which the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode and the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. Includes a combination in which, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode, the rate of stopping the advantageous stop mode is higher than that in the case where the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. Further, the advantageous stop mode includes not only a stop mode accompanied by the awarding of medals, but also a stop mode accompanied by a transition to an advantageous gaming state, a stop mode in which a transition to an unfavorable gaming state is avoided, and the like.

The main control unit 41 performs an advantageous section transition lottery to determine whether or not to control the advantageous section when a predetermined lottery condition predetermined in the normal section (hereinafter, also referred to as “normal section normal”) is satisfied. Then, by winning the advantageous section transition lottery (hereinafter, also referred to as "advantageous section winning"), control of the advantageous section is started. The advantageous section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be notified. On the other hand, the normal section is a section in which the navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R cannot be notified.

The main control unit 41 can execute a navigation system for notifying the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which is advantageous for the player when the push order combination is won by the internal lottery. Specifically, the main control unit 41 notifies the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result, as navigation information by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. It is possible to control the assist time (AT), which is the notification period during which the notification can be executed.

In the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification by controlling the AT when the push order combination is won, and the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R which is advantageous for the player ( For example, the operation sequence, operation timing, etc.) are notified using the game auxiliary display 12, and a command that can specify an operation mode that is advantageous to the player is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 to provide navigation information. As a result, a navigation effect is executed in which the operation mode is notified by using a liquid crystal display 51 or the like.

The push order combination includes a push order bell (6 choice bells) in which the bell wins when the player's operation mode matches the operation mode corresponding to the winning push order combination (hereinafter, also referred to as "correct answer procedure"). , The push order lip in which the replay wins when the operation mode of the player matches the operation mode corresponding to the winning push order combination is included. In the following, the navigation that can be performed in the game in which the push order bell is won is also referred to as a bell navigation.

By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct procedure according to the bell navigation, the player can win the winning combination among the winning combination included in the push order bell, whichever has the most medals paid out. Alternatively, the player can operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct procedure according to the bell navigation to win a winning combination among the winning combination included in the push order bell, which is unlikely to miss the winning combination. Of the winning combinations included in the push order bell, the winning combination when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure is the "leading role", and the incorrect answer procedure different from the correct answer procedure is the stop switch 8L, The winning combination when the 8C and 8R are operated is also referred to as a "secondary role".

By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the leading role included in the push order winning in the internal lottery can be surely won. It has become. Further, in the control of the advantageous section, the advantageous section LED 19 can be turned on to notify that the advantageous section is being controlled.

[Transition of game state]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming state controlled by the liquid crystal display 51 includes non-internal and internal.

Inside, the game can proceed and the medal payout rate based on a predetermined design value is guaranteed. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, most of the games are played by the player inside.

On the other hand, in the non-internal state, the player does not play the game, or even if the player plays the game, the time is extremely short. In the non-internal, when the CB is won and the winning of the CB is missed, the game state shifts to the internal from the next game. That is, the inside is in a state where the winning of CB is carried over. Once the gaming state is controlled internally, the carried-over CB is rarely won, and if any, has an extremely low probability.

In the example shown in FIG. 3, the illustration of the CB is omitted as the game state, but if the CB is won in the non-internal or internal, the game is played from the non-internal or the internal to the CB. The state shifts. In this case, the CB ends in about one game, and the game state shifts to the non-internal state again.

The state in the interior includes a normal section and an advantageous section. As described above, the advantageous section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be notified. On the other hand, the normal section is a section in which the navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R cannot be notified. In the normal section, when the winning (advantageous section winning) is won in the advantageous section transition lottery, the state is controlled to the advantageous section.

The state in the advantageous section includes normal time (hereinafter, also referred to as “advantageous section normal”), CZ (hereinafter, also referred to as “advantageous section CZ”) and AT (hereinafter, also referred to as “advantageous section AT”). Advantageous section Normally, navigation can be executed. The advantageous section CZ is a state in which the execution probability of navigation is higher than that of the normal advantageous section. The advantageous section AT is in a state in which the execution probability of navigation is higher than that of the advantageous section CZ. In the present embodiment, the execution probability of the navigation in the advantageous section normal is 0%, but the navigation may be executed with a predetermined probability.

Further, the net increase per game that can be acquired by the player in the advantageous section AT is larger than the net increase per game that can be acquired by the player in the advantageous section CZ. Further, the net increase per game that can be obtained by the player in the advantageous section CZ is larger than the net increase per game that can be obtained by the player during the advantageous section normal or the normal section normal. The net increase per game (hereinafter, also referred to as "1G net increase") is the number obtained by subtracting the number of medals used for setting the number of bets per game from the number of medals paid out per game. ..

The net increase in a predetermined state (normal section normal or advantageous section normal or advantageous section CZ or advantageous section AT) is a medal paid out in a predetermined state (normal section normal or advantageous section normal or advantageous section CZ or advantageous section AT). Is the number obtained by subtracting the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets in the predetermined state (normal section normal, advantageous section normal, advantageous section CZ, advantageous section AT).

Normal section Normal and advantageous section In both normal and advantageous sections, medals are decreasing. In the advantageous section AT and the advantageous section CZ, medals are increasing. The advantageous section AT and the advantageous section CZ are in a state more advantageous to the player than the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the 1G net increase is designed to be -1 in the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal, and the 1G net increase is designed to be 1 in the advantageous section CZ. , In the advantageous section AT, the 1G net increase is designed to be eight.

That is, the ball ejection rate in the normal section normal or the advantageous section normal is smaller than 1, and the ball ejection rate in the advantageous section CZ or the advantageous section AT is larger than 1. In addition, the payout rate is the same between the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal. Here, the payout rate is the ratio of the total number of medals to be paid out to the total number of medals used to set the number of bets during the period controlled to a certain state.

The advantageous section CZ has a higher probability of being controlled to the advantageous section AT than the normal advantageous section, and is located on an intermediate route from the normal advantageous section to being controlled by the advantageous section AT. That is, the advantageous section CZ is a ball ejection state that is more advantageous than the advantageous section normal. Advantageous section Winning in which the state is controlled from normal to advantageous section CZ is also referred to as "CZ winning".

The control to the advantageous section CZ is managed by, for example, the number of games, and the advantageous section CZ ends on the condition that the number of games digested in the advantageous section CZ reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games. ..

The advantageous section AT is in a state where it can be controlled from both the advantageous section normal and the advantageous section CZ. The winning in which the state is controlled from the advantageous section normal or the advantageous section CZ to the advantageous section AT is also referred to as "AT winning".

The control to the advantageous section AT is managed by, for example, the number of games, and the advantageous section AT ends on the condition that the number of games digested during the advantageous section AT reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games. .. The advantageous section AT is not limited to those managed by the number of games, and the number of times the navigation is executed reaches a predetermined upper limit number, and the number of winnings of the leading role at the time of winning the push order is a predetermined upper limit number of times. It may be managed based on other conditions such as reaching the above, and the number of payouts and the net increase number reaching a predetermined upper limit.

In the normal section, when the advantageous section transition lottery is won (advantageous section winning), the advantageous section is normally controlled. In the present embodiment, the number of games staying in the normal section is designed to be about 1 game (for example, the winning probability in the advantageous section transition lottery is designed to be 90% or more). By doing so, in most cases, the advantageous section is won in the first game in which the control to the normal section is started, and the control is performed again in the advantageous section (normal section in the advantageous section) from the next game.

Advantageous section Normally, when AT is won, it is controlled to the advantageous section AT (AT). Advantageous section Normally, when CZ is won, it is controlled to the advantageous section CZ (CZ). In the advantageous section CZ, if the AT is won, it is controlled to the advantageous section AT. When the advantageous section AT ends, it is controlled to the advantageous section CZ. When the advantageous section CZ ends without winning the AT, the advantageous section is normally controlled.

Here, the main control unit 41 performs a privilege lottery regarding the granting of the privilege. For example, the privilege is AT, CZ, and the number of additional games (the number of AT games). In the present embodiment, an AT lottery is performed as a privilege lottery in a game controlled by an advantageous section normal or CZ. When it is determined in the AT lottery that an AT is to be granted, the number of games controlled by the AT (the number of AT games) is further determined, and the AT winning game is also determined. Then, when the game progresses and the game becomes an AT winning game, the AT is won and the game is controlled by the AT from the next game.

In addition, a CZ lottery is performed as a privilege lottery in the advantageous section normal. When it is decided that CZ is given in the CZ lottery, the number of games controlled by CZ (the number of CZ games) is further determined, and the CZ winning game is also determined. Then, when the game progresses and becomes a CZ winning game, the CZ is won and the game is controlled by the CZ from the next game. In addition, when an additional lottery is performed as a privilege lottery at AT and the additional lottery is won (additional winning), the number of additional games (the number of AT games) is given in addition to the number of AT games.

When the limiter condition is satisfied or an arbitrary end condition is satisfied in the ball ejection state in the advantageous section, the state is normally controlled from the ball ejection state in the advantageous section. Specifically, in the ball ejection state during the advantageous section, when the total number of digested games (number of advantageous sections G) updated based on the progress of the game reaches a predetermined upper limit G number (for example, 1500 G). , The advantageous section ends, and the ball ejection state is normally controlled.

The number of advantageous sections G is counted by the number of advantageous sections G counter stored in the RAM 41c. Alternatively, in the ball ejection state during the advantageous section, the advantageous section ends when the total number of net increases in the advantageous section, which is updated based on the progress of the game, reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, 2400). , The ball ejection state is normally controlled. The net increase number in the advantageous section is counted by the net increase number counter stored in the RAM 41c.

When the state is normally controlled from the ball ejection state in the advantageous section, the total value of the number of digested games and the net increase number counted in the ball ejection state in the advantageous section, and the points that can be obtained during the game are also initialized. Will be done.

Further, for example, the arbitrary end condition includes that the predetermined end condition is satisfied without winning the CZ, and that the predetermined end condition is satisfied without winning the AT in the advantageous section CZ. .. Further, the end condition of AT may be satisfied in the advantageous section AT.

In the advantageous section AT, when the special zone is won, it may be controlled to the advantageous section special zone (also referred to as "additional special zone") in which the ratio of the number of AT games is increased. .. The advantageous section special zone is in a state more advantageous than any of the advantageous section usually, the advantageous section CZ, and the advantageous section AT.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a slot machine. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 has a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, and an effect control board that controls a predetermined effect according to the command. It includes 90, a power supply board 101 that generates a driving power source for electrical components, and an external output board 1000 that outputs a signal according to the progress of a game to the outside.

The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (exemplified on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), and the game control board 40 advances the game based on the detection signals, and the notification means (game control in FIG. 4). Display devices such as (exemplified on the left side of the substrate 40) are driven and controlled. Further, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R based on the signals from the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R.

The game control board 40 is equipped with a circuit configuration (exemplified in the game control board 40 of FIG. 4) such as a main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O port, etc. (not shown).

The effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90. Further, the effect control board 90 drives and controls an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51 (exemplified on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is equipped with a circuit configuration (exemplified in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4) such as a sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O port, etc. (not shown).

The circuit configuration of the sub-control unit 91 includes, for example, a clock device 97 (hereinafter, also referred to as an RTC) for measuring at least one of a day and a time. The sub-control unit 91 can execute the effect control according to, for example, the value of at least one of the day and time measured by the RTC 97, the detection signal from the effect switch 56, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operating means, detection means (exemplified on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4), and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

[Winner]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, the symbol combinations of winning combinations, and the granting at the time of winning. In the name column of FIG. 5, the name of the winning combination is shown, and in the combination of symbols column, the combination of symbols for which the winning combination is a winning combination is shown. Further, in the combination of symbols that can stop at the invalid line, the combination of symbols that can stop at the invalid line when the combination of the winning symbols stops at the winning line is a combination of symbols that the player can easily recognize. It is shown. In the grant column, the value given at the time of winning (number of medals paid out, replay grant, etc.) is shown.

As shown in FIG. 5, a CB is provided as a special role. Small roles include middle bell, right-up bell, right-down bell (also called "left-up bell"), upper bells 1-8, right-down watermelon, upper watermelon, middle watermelon, lower cherry, middle cherry and one piece. Is provided. As a replay role, a rip is usually provided.

The middle bell, the rising bell, and the falling bell are the roles corresponding to the above-mentioned protagonists. The upper bells 1 to 8 are roles corresponding to the above-mentioned sub-roles, and the number of payouts is smaller than that of the middle bell, the right-up bell, and the right-down bell. Specifically, if you win the middle bell, the upward-sloping bell, or the downward-sloping bell, 11 will be paid out, and if you win the upper bells 1 to 8, 2 will be paid out. If the middle watermelon wins, the watermelon symbols will be aligned on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

[Lottery target role]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a combination of winning combinations read out as lottery target combinations for each game state. The combination number column of FIG. 6 shows the combination number determined for each lottery target combination, the lottery target combination column shows the name, and the winning combination combination column includes each lottery target combination. The combination of winning combinations is shown, and in the game status column, it is indicated by a circle for each gaming status that the lottery target combination is the lottery target.

As shown in FIG. 6, a CB is provided as a lottery target combination for a special combination. Six-choice bells (six-choice bells 1 to 6), watermelons (weak watermelons, strong watermelons) and cherries (weak cherries, strong cherries) are provided as the lottery target roles for small roles. A rip is usually provided as a lottery target role for a replaying role. Watermelons and cherries are also referred to as "rare roles" because the winning probability in the internal lottery is lower than the 6-choice bell.

In the non-internal, all the winning combinations can be won, but in the internal, only the CB cannot be won because the winning of the CB has already been carried over.

[Reel control of push order]
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of winning the push order combination. As shown in FIG. 7, 6-choice bells 1 to 6 are provided in the push order combination. In the game in which the 6-choice bell is won during the AT (during the advantageous section AT), the bell navigation is executed and the correct answer procedure is notified to the player. The player can win a winning combination that is advantageous to the player by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct procedure according to the bell navigation.

In the game in which one of the 6-choice bells 1 and 2 is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the leading right-down bell wins a prize and 11 cards are paid out. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the incorrect answer procedure, the upper bell, which is a secondary role, wins a prize and two payouts are made, or the prize is missed.

In the game in which one of the 6-choice bells 3 and 4 is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the middle bell, which is the main character, wins a prize and 11 cards are paid out, but not. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the upper bell, which is a secondary role, wins a prize and two payouts are made, or the prize is missed.

In the game in which one of the 6-choice bells 5 and 6 is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the leading right-up bell wins a prize and 11 cards are paid out. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the incorrect answer procedure, the upper bell, which is a secondary role, wins a prize and two payouts are made, or the prize is missed.

[Set value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate changes by determining the winning probability used in the internal lottery according to the set value. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is.

To change the set value, operate the power switch of the power supply box provided inside the slot machine 1, and if the power of the slot machine 1 is on, turn it off once, and then set it. It is necessary to operate the key switch to turn on the setting key switch and then turn on the power of the slot machine 1. When the setting key switch is turned on and the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the setting changes to a state in which the game cannot proceed, provided that the door is open. When the state shifts to the setting change state, the current setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed as a display value on the setting value display.

In the setting change state, when the reset / setting switch is operated, the display value displayed on the setting value display is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from setting 6, the setting returns to setting 1). After that, when the start switch 7 is operated, the displayed value is fixed as the set value. When the setting key switch is turned off, the confirmed display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c, and the game shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. By turning the power switch off once, turning the setting key switch on, and turning the power switch on, the state is changed to the setting change state. Therefore, the operation is also collectively referred to as a setting change operation.

When the setting is changed based on the setting change operation, the main control unit 41 performs an initialization process for initializing the storage area in the RAM 41c. At that time, the information about the game stored in the RAM 41c is initialized. Therefore, for example, when the setting is changed during the advantageous section, the information regarding the advantageous section is initialized and controlled to the normal section.

[Battle production]
In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the battle effect. The battle effect is an effect that suggests whether or not a privilege is given depending on the effect result (victory or defeat) of the battle effect. In the battle effect, the effect image in which the ally character and the enemy character engage in a battle over a plurality of games (for example, 4 games) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, a series of battles are performed, and finally, whether the ally character wins or loses the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

When the ally character finally wins or loses to the enemy character in the battle production, the production result (victory or defeat) of the battle production is notified. When the ally character wins over the enemy character, the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the effect result. As a result, the player is notified that the decision to grant the privilege (CZ or AT) has been made.

On the other hand, when the ally character is defeated by the enemy character, the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an effect result. In this case, the player is not notified that the privilege will be granted.

[Light emission control of production lamps 55A and B]
Next, the light emission control of the effect lamps 57A and B will be described. As described with reference to FIG. 1, there are a plurality of effect lamps 57A, and the effect lamps 57A to A6 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “A1” to “A6”) are composed of the effect lamps 57A1 to A6.

Further, there are a plurality of production lamps 57B, and the production lamps 57B1 to B6 (hereinafter, simply ""
It is also referred to as "B1" to "B6"). In the present embodiment, each of the effect lamps A1 to A6 and B1 to B6 includes three LEDs (see FIG. 1).

As will be described later, in the present embodiment, the light emission control of the effect lamp 57A is performed by the sub control unit 91 when a predetermined prize is generated. On the other hand, the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B is performed by the sub control unit 91 in other effects (for example, battle effect). For example, the light emission control controls the effect lamp 57B to blink in red.

The sub control unit 91 performs light emission control based on the light emission pattern. The light emitting pattern defines the light emitting mode of the effect lamps A and B. The RAM 91c stores light emission pattern data corresponding to the light emission pattern.

The sub-control unit 91 acquires the light emission pattern data stored in the RAM 91c at a predetermined timing, and performs light emission control based on the light emission pattern data. For example, when a weak watermelon wins a prize, the main control unit 41 transmits a command that can identify that the weak watermelon has won a prize to the sub control unit 91. Upon receiving the command, the sub-control unit 91 can determine to perform light emission control based on the light emission pattern A1 corresponding to the weak watermelon winning.

When the sub-control unit 91 decides to execute the light emission control based on the light emission pattern A1, the sub-control unit 91 acquires the light emission pattern A1 data corresponding to the light emission pattern A1 from the RAM 91c and performs the light emission control based on the light emission pattern A1 data.

The light emission pattern data defines the light emission color and the light emission time of each of the effect lamps A1 to A6 and B1 to B6. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 18A. For example, in the light emission pattern data A1, the effect lamp A5 is maintained in a non-light emitting state (also referred to as “non-light emitting state”) for 20 msec. After that, the emission color and emission time of the effect lamps A1 to A6 are defined, such as emitting green light for 40 msec.

In the present embodiment, the effect lamps A1 to A6 and B1 to B6 each include three LEDs, and these three LEDs emit light in synchronization with each other. For example, when the effect lamp A5 emits green light for 40 msec, all three LEDs of the effect lamp A5 emit green light for 40 msec. As a result, the entire effect lamp A5 appears to shine in green.

Further, in the present embodiment, each of red (R), green (G), and blue (B) is designated by 4-bit data to determine the emission color of each LED. For example, "0xF00" (RGB hexadecimal data) is set as a command value when emitting light in red, "0x0F0" is set when emitting light in green, and "0x00F" is set when emitting light in blue. , Set "0xFF0" (red + green) to emit light in yellow, set "0xFFF" to emit light in white, and set "0x000" to make it non-emission (hereinafter, also referred to as "black"). "Is set.

When gradually changing the emission color of the LED from red to yellow, "0xF00" (red), "0xF10", "0xF20", "0xF30", "0xF40", "0xF50", ..., " The command value is changed like "0xFD0", "0xFE0", and "0xFF0" (yellow).

Here, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that each LED is composed of an LEDr that emits light in red, an LEDg that emits light in green, and an LEDb that emits light in blue. For example, "0
When "xF00" (red) is set, LEDr is made to emit light with a specific brightness (designate "F"), LEDg and LEDb are not made to emit light, and when "0xFF0" (yellow), LEDr and LEDg are made to emit light with a specific brightness. (Specify "F") to emit light, and LEDb does not emit light.

The brightness of LEDr, LEDg, and LEDb is set and emits light in 15-step designated values of "1" to "F", respectively. LEDr, LEDg, and LEDb do not emit light when the command value is "0", and emit light with higher brightness as the command value is larger.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the brightness is higher (brighter) by emitting the LEDg in yellow (0xFF0) than in red (0xF00). When the emission color of the LED is gradually changed from red to yellow, the brightness of the LEDg is gradually increased because the color is changed to "0xF00" (red), "0xF10", "0xF20", and "0xF30". As a result, the brightness of the LED itself becomes higher (brighter).

Further, if the total change amount of each command value (“0” to “F”) of LEDr, LEDg, and LEDb is increased, the change in LED brightness becomes large (it suddenly becomes bright or dark). The player feels that the light emitting modes of the effect lamps A and B are drastically changing. In addition, the shorter the interval at which the command value changes, the easier it is to feel the intensity of the change.

In such a case, the player feels that a flashy production is being performed, and expects that the player is in an advantageous state. In this case, the player pays attention to the production lamps A and B. Therefore, when the player tries to improve the interest of the game by paying attention to the production lamps A and B, the command values (“0” to “F”) of LEDr, LEDg, and LEDb are drastically changed. There is a need to.

For example, when changing to "0xF00" (red), "0x000" (black), "0xF00" (red), "0x000" (black) (blinking red), the LEDr command values are "F", "0". , "F", the numerical value changes greatly (changes from "0" to "F" in 15 steps), so it is easy to attract the attention of the player. In addition, the shorter the interval of change, the easier it is to attract the attention of the player.

Further, even when the difference from the LED installed in the vicinity is large, it is easy to attract the attention of the player. For example, when the command value of the effect lamp A1 is "0xF00" (red) and the command value of the effect lamp A2 installed next to it is "0x000" (black), the effect lamps A1 and It is easier to attract the attention of the player than when the command value of the production lamp A2 is "0xF00" (red).

On the other hand, when gradually changing from red to yellow, such as "0xF00" (red), "0xF10", "0xF20", "0xF30", ..., "0xFF0" (yellow), the command value of LEDg is "0xF00" (red). Since the changes in the numerical values such as "0", "1", "2", and "3" are small (changes only in one step), it is difficult for the player to pay attention and it is easy on the eyes. For example, if you want to pay attention to the display of the liquid crystal display 51, you can do this.

[Light emission pattern when winning a prize]
Next, the light emission pattern when a prize is generated will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a light emission pattern when a prize is generated.

The main control unit 41 performs a process of generating a prize when the winning symbol combination is derived. Then, when a predetermined winning is generated, the sub control unit 91 can execute the winning effect using the effect lamp 57A.

As shown in FIG. 8 (a1), for example, when any one of a weak watermelon, a strong watermelon, a weak cherry, and a strong cherry is awarded, the effect at the time of winning can be executed. As shown in FIG. 8A2, such a winning effect is executed by causing the six effect lamps 57A1 to A6 to emit light.

When the first prize is generated, the effect lamp 57A emits light in the first color corresponding to the first prize. Further, the effect lamp 57A emits light in a second color corresponding to the second prize when the second prize is generated. For example, the first prize is a watermelon prize and the first color is green. The second prize is a cherry prize, and the second color is red.

In addition, the winning includes a normal winning and an advantageous winning that is more advantageous to the player than when the normal winning occurs. As will be described later, when an advantageous prize is generated, the rate at which CZ is determined is higher than when a normal prize is generated.

The normal prize includes the first normal prize and the second normal prize. The advantageous winnings include a first advantageous winning and a second advantageous winning. Further, the first prize includes the first normal prize and the second normal prize, and the second prize includes the second normal prize and the second normal prize.

For example, regular prizes are weak cherry prizes and weak watermelon prizes. In addition, advantageous prizes are strong cherry prizes and strong watermelon prizes. The first normal prize is a weak watermelon prize, the first advantageous prize is a strong watermelon prize, the second normal prize is a weak cherry prize, and the first advantageous prize is a strong cherry prize.

Specifically, the production lamp 57A emits light in green corresponding to the weak watermelon winning when the weak watermelon winning occurs. The directing lamp 57A emits light in red corresponding to the weak cherry winning when the weak cherry winning occurs. The directing lamp 57A emits light in green corresponding to the strong watermelon winning when the strong watermelon winning occurs. The directing lamp 57A emits light in red corresponding to the strong cherry winning when the strong cherry winning occurs.

Further, when the effect lamp 57A emits light in the first color, the light emission is controlled based on the first light emission pattern. Further, when the effect lamp 57A emits light in the second color, the light emission is controlled based on the second light emission pattern different from the first light emission pattern. Further, when the normal winning is generated, the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the normal light emitting pattern. Further, when an advantageous prize is generated, light emission is controlled based on the advantageous light emission pattern.

The first light emission pattern includes a first normal light emission pattern and a first advantageous light emission pattern. The second light emission pattern includes a second normal light emission pattern and a second advantageous light emission pattern. Further, the normal light emission pattern includes a first normal light emission pattern and a second normal light emission pattern, and the advantageous light emission pattern includes a first advantageous light emission pattern and a second advantageous light emission pattern.

Specifically, the first light emission pattern is a light emission pattern A, and the second light emission pattern is a light emission pattern B. The normal light emission patterns are light emission patterns A1 and B1, and the advantageous light emission patterns are light emission patterns A2 and B2. The first normal light emission pattern is a light emission pattern A1, the first advantageous light emission pattern is a light emission pattern A2, the second normal light emission pattern is a light emission pattern B1, and the second advantageous light emission pattern is a light emission pattern B2.

When the effect lamp 57A emits light in green corresponding to the weak watermelon prize, the emission is controlled based on the emission pattern A1. When the light is emitted in red corresponding to the weak cherry prize, the emission is controlled based on the emission pattern B1. When the effect lamp 57A emits light in green corresponding to the strong watermelon winning, the emission is controlled based on the emission pattern A2. When emitting light in red corresponding to the strong cherry winning, the emission is controlled based on the emission pattern B2.

Further, the RAM 91c stores light emission pattern data corresponding to the light emission pattern. For example, as shown in FIG. 8A1, the sub-control unit 91 has a light emission pattern A1 data corresponding to the light emission pattern A1 when the weak watermelon is won, and a light emission pattern A1 data corresponding to the light emission pattern A2 when the strong watermelon is won. When the cherry is won, the light emission pattern B1 data corresponding to the light emission pattern B1 is acquired, and when the strong cherry is won, the light emission pattern B1 data corresponding to the light emission pattern B2 is acquired from the RAM 91c, and the light emission control is performed.

Further, the time during which the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the first light emission pattern is the same as the time during which the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the second light emission pattern.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, the time during which the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the light emission pattern A1 and the time during which the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the light emission pattern B1 are defined. Both are 1000 msec. The time for which the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the light emission pattern A2 and the time for which the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the light emission pattern B2 are both 1000 msec.

Next, various light emission patterns will be described based on the timing chart. When a weak watermelon is won, the light emission pattern A1 shown in FIG. 8 (b1) is used. Here, it is assumed that the execution of the winning effect using the light emission pattern A1 is decided based on the weak watermelon winning. At this time, at t1, light emission control based on the light emission pattern A1 starts.

However, during t1 to t2 (20 msec), the effect lamps 57A1 to A6 maintain the state of not emitting light. Then, at t2, the effect lamp 57A5 emits green light. After that, the effect lamp 57A6 at t3, the effect lamp 57A4 at t4, the effect lamp 57A3 at t5, the effect lamp 57A2 at t6, and the effect lamp 57A1 at t7 emit green light. After that, at t8 when 1000 seconds have passed from t1, the light emission control based on the light emission pattern A1 ends, and all the effect lamps 57A are turned off.

When a weak cherry is won, the light emission pattern B1 shown in FIG. 8 (b2) is used. Here, it is assumed that the execution of the winning effect using the light emission pattern B1 is decided based on the weak cherry winning. At this time, at t1, light emission control based on the light emission pattern B1 starts.

As a result, all the production lamps 57A emit red light. After that, at t2, all the production lamps 57A are turned off. After that, at t3, all the effect lamps 57A emit red light. At t4, where 1000 sec has passed from t1, the light emission control based on the light emission pattern B1 ends, and all the effect lamps 57A are turned off.

When a strong watermelon is won, the light emission pattern A2 shown in FIG. 8 (b3) is used. Here, it is assumed that the execution of the winning effect using the light emission pattern A2 is decided based on the strong watermelon winning. At this time, at t1, light emission control based on the light emission pattern A2 starts.

As a result, the effect lamps 57A1 and A4 emit green light. At t2, the light emission of the effect lamps 57A1 and A4 ends, and the effect lamps 57A2 and A5 emit light in green. At t3, the light emission of the effect lamps 57A2 and A5 ends, and the effect lamps 57A3 and A6 emit light in green.

At t4, the light emission of the effect lamps 57A3 and A6 ends, and the effect lamps 57A1 and A4 emit light in green. At t5, the light emission of the effect lamps 57A1 and A4 ends, and the effect lamps 57A2 and A5 emit light in green. At t6, the light emission of the effect lamps 57A2 and A5 ends, and the effect lamps 57A3 and A6 emit light in green.

At t7, the light emission of the effect lamps 57A3 and A6 ends, and the effect lamps 57A1 and A4 emit light in green. At t8, the light emission of the effect lamps 57A1 and A4 ends, and the effect lamps 57A2 and A5 emit light in green. At t9, the light emission of the effect lamps 57A2 and A5 ends, and the effect lamps 57A3 and A6 emit light in green.

At t10, the effect lamps 57A1, A2, A4, and A5 emit green light. After that, at t11 when 1000 seconds have passed from t1, the light emission control based on the light emission pattern A2 ends, and all the effect lamps 57A are turned off.

When a strong cherry is won, the light emission pattern B2 shown in FIG. 8 (b4) is used. Here, it is assumed that the execution of the winning effect using the light emission pattern B2 is decided based on the strong cherry winning. At this time, at t1, light emission control based on the light emission pattern B2 starts.

In the light emission control based on the light emission pattern B2, the light emission is performed in red, and in the light emission control based on the light emission pattern A2, the light emission is performed in green, but the same light emission control is performed except for the light emission color. Then, at t11 when 1000 seconds have passed from t1, the light emission control based on the light emission pattern B2 ends, and all the effect lamps 57A are turned off.

As described above, since the directing lamp 57A is controlled to emit light in a color corresponding to the winning combination based on the light emitting pattern according to the winning combination, the winning combination can be appropriately appealed and the directing lamp 57A can be appropriately appealed according to the winning combination. Since the light emission control time is the same, it becomes easy to manage the time when the effect at the time of winning is executed. As a result, the effect lamp 57A can be suitably emitted with a color corresponding to the winning combination.

Further, the first normal light emission pattern is different from the second normal light emission pattern. On the other hand, the first advantageous emission pattern is the same as the second advantageous emission pattern. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8 (b1) and 8 (b2), the light emission pattern A1 is different from the light emission pattern B1. As shown in FIGS. 8 (b3) and 8 (b4), the light emission pattern A2 is the same as the light emission pattern B2.

In the present embodiment, "the same light emission pattern" means that the light emission start timing and the light emission end timing of the effect lamps 57A1 to A6 or the effect lamps 57B1 to B6 are the same (the same). The emission color may be different).

As described above, since the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the normal light emission pattern or the advantageous light emission pattern according to the winning combination, it is possible to perform various effects when the prize is generated, and the first advantageous light emission pattern (light emission pattern A2). And the second advantageous light emission pattern (light emission pattern B2) are the same, so that the player can easily recognize that the light emission control is performed in the advantageous light emission pattern. As a result, the effect lamp 57A can be suitably emitted with a color corresponding to the winning combination.

Here, the light emission pattern includes a predetermined light emission pattern in which the same light emission pattern is repeated a predetermined number of times. For example, in the present embodiment, the predetermined light emission pattern is the light emission pattern B1.
, B2.

The light emission pattern data B1 corresponding to the light emission pattern B1 includes light emission pattern data corresponding to the same light emission pattern for two times. The light emission pattern of t1 to t4 in FIG. 8 (b3) is the same as the light emission pattern of t5 to t8 in FIG. 8 (b3). Similarly, the light emission pattern of t1 to t4 in FIG. 8 (b4) is the same as the light emission pattern of t5 to t8 in FIG. 8 (b4).

Further, the light emitting pattern includes a pattern in which a plurality of effect lamps 57A start or stop light emitting at the same time. For example, as shown in FIG. 8B2, the light emission pattern A2 includes a pattern in which the effect lamps 57A1 to A6 simultaneously start or stop light emission. The light emitting pattern A1 shown in FIG. 8B may also include a pattern in which the effect lamps 57A1 to A6 simultaneously start or stop light emission.

On the other hand, the light emission pattern includes a pattern in which a plurality of effect lamps 57A do not start or stop light emission at the same time. For example, as shown in FIG. 8 (b3), the light emission pattern A2 includes a pattern in which a plurality of effect lamps 57A1 to A6 do not start or stop light emission at the same time. The same applies to FIG. 8 (b4).

Further, in the present embodiment, in at least one of the normal light emission pattern and the advantageous light emission pattern, at least one of the light emission control start timing of the effect lamp 57A and the light emission control end timing of the effect lamp 57A emits light. do not.

As shown in FIGS. 8 (b1) and 8 (b3), in the light emission pattern A1 of the light emission pattern A1 and the light emission pattern A2, light is emitted at the start timing of the light emission control of the effect lamp 57A (20 msec from the start of the light emission control). do not. It may not emit light for a predetermined time from the start of the light emission control, or may not emit light for a predetermined time until the end of the light emission control.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (b2) and 8 (b4), in both the light emission pattern B1 and the light emission pattern B2, the start timing of the light emission control of the effect lamp 57A and the effect lamp 57A The light is emitted at the start timing of the light emission control. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least one of the light emission pattern B1 and the light emission pattern B2 does not emit light at least one of the light emission control start timing of the effect lamp 57A and the light emission control end timing of the effect lamp 57A. It may be.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect lamp 57A emits light in a specific color corresponding to the specific winning when the specific winning occurs. Here, the specific prize may be a watermelon prize, the specific color may be green, the specific prize may be a cherry prize, and the specific color may be red.

When emitting light in a specific color, at least one of the timing at which the effect lamp 57A starts emitting light and the timing at which the effect lamp 57A ends light emission differs between the normal emission pattern and the advantageous emission pattern.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8 (b1) and 8 (b3), in the light emission pattern A1 of the light emission pattern A1 and the light emission pattern A2 that emit light in green, the light emission control start timing of the effect lamp 57A is set. It does not emit light and starts emitting light after 20 msec. Further, in the light emission pattern B1 of the light emission pattern B1 and the light emission pattern B2 that emits light in red, the light emission may not be emitted at the start timing of the light emission control of the effect lamp 57A.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (a1), the time when the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the light emission pattern A1 and the time when the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the light emission pattern A2 are both 1000 msec. Is. The same applies to the relationship between the light emission pattern B1 and the light emission pattern B2.

As described above, the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light in a specific color corresponding to a specific prize, and the effect lamp 57A emits light and the effect lamp 57A emits light in the normal light emission pattern and the advantageous light emission pattern. Since at least one of the timings for ending is different, it is possible to appropriately appeal whether or not it is advantageous according to the light emission pattern, and since the time for which the light emission control of the effect lamp 57A is the same is the same, when a prize is generated. It becomes easy to manage the time when executing the production of. As a result, the effect lamp 57A can be suitably emitted with a color corresponding to the winning combination.

[Light emission pattern when various prizes occur]
Next, how the effect lamps 57A1 to A6 emit light based on the light emission pattern will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 12 when various prizes are generated.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a light emission pattern at the time of winning a weak watermelon. Suppose you are currently winning a weak watermelon. At this time, it is assumed that the execution of the winning effect using the effect lamp 57A is decided based on the weak watermelon winning. As a result, the effect lamps 57A1 to A6 are controlled to emit light based on the light emission pattern A1. Details of the light emission pattern A1 data will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (a).

Before the light emission control based on the light emission pattern A1 is started, the effect lamps 57A1 to A6 are not emitting light. When the light emission control is started based on the light emission pattern A1, the effect lamps 57A1 to A6 are maintained in a non-light emission state for the first 20 msec.

Then, when 20 msec has elapsed from the start of the light emission control based on the light emission pattern A1, the effect lamp 57A5 emits light in green as shown in FIG. 9A. When 40 msec elapses from this state, as shown in FIG. 9B, in addition to the effect lamp 57A5, the effect lamp 57A6 also emits green light. As a result, when the player visually recognizes it, the light of the effect lamp 57A appears to spread next to it.

This state is maintained for 380 msec as shown in FIG. 9 (c). Then, after 380 msec, as shown in FIG. 9D, the effect lamp 57A4 also emits green light. As a result, when the player visually recognizes it, it seems that the light of the effect lamp 57A is further spread next to it.

When 40 msec elapses from this state, as shown in FIG. 9E, the effect lamp 57A3 also emits green light. As a result, when the player visually recognizes it, it seems that the light of the effect lamp 57A is further spread next to it.

After 40 msec has elapsed from this state, as shown in FIG. 9 (f), the effect lamp 57A2 also emits green light. As a result, when the player visually recognizes it, it seems that the light of the effect lamp 57A is further spread next to it.

When 20 msec elapses from this state, as shown in FIG. 9 (g), the effect lamp 57A1 also emits green light. As a result, all of the production lamps 57A emit green light.

This state continues for 460 msec as shown in FIGS. 9 (h) and 9 (i). Then, after 460 msec has elapsed, that is, after the emission control based on the emission pattern A1 has started, 10
After 00 msec elapses, the light emission control ends. As a result, all the effect lamps 57A are in a non-light emitting state (non-light emitting state).

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a light emission pattern at the time of winning a strong watermelon. Suppose you are currently winning a strong watermelon. At this time, it is assumed that the execution of the winning effect using the effect lamp 57A is decided based on the strong watermelon winning. As a result, the effect lamps 57A1 to A6 are controlled to emit light based on the light emission pattern A2. Details of the light emission pattern A2 data will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (b).

Before the light emission control based on the light emission pattern A2 is started, the effect lamps 57A1 to A6 are not emitting light. When the light emission control is started based on the light emission pattern A2, the effect lamps 57A1 and A4 emit green light as shown in FIG. 10A.

When 100 msec elapses from this state, as shown in FIG. 10B, the light emission of the effect lamps 57A1 and A4 ends (becomes a non-emission state), and the effect lamps 57A2 and A5 emit green light. As a result, when the player visually recognizes the light, the light of the effect lamp 57A appears to move counterclockwise.

When 100 msec elapses from this state, the light emission of the effect lamps 57A2 and A5 ends and the effect lamps 57A3 and A6 emit green light as shown in FIG. 10 (c). As a result, when the player visually recognizes the light, the light of the effect lamp 57A appears to move further counterclockwise.

When 100 msec elapses from this state, as shown in FIG. 10D, the light emission of the effect lamps 57A3 and A6 ends, and the effect lamps 57A1 and A4 emit green light. This state is the same as the state shown in FIG. 10 (a). As a result, when the player visually recognizes the light, the light of the effect lamp 57A appears to move further counterclockwise.

Similarly, similarly, only the effect lamps 57A2 and A5 emit green light after 100 msec has elapsed (FIG. 10 (e)), and only the effect lamps 57A3 and A6 emit green light after 100 msec has elapsed (FIG. 10 (f)). After 100 msec, only the effect lamps 57A4 and A1 emit green light (FIG. 10 (g)), and after 100 msec, only the effect lamps 57A5 and A2 emit green light (FIG. 10 (h)), and after 100 msec elapses. Only the effect lamps 57A6 and A3 emit green light (FIG. 10 (i)).

When 100 msec elapses from this state, all the effect lamps 57A emit green light as shown in FIG. 10 (j). This state continues for 100 msec. Then, after 100 msec elapses, that is, after 1000 msec elapses from the start of the light emission control based on the light emission pattern A2, the light emission control ends. As a result, all the effect lamps 57A are in a non-light emitting state (non-light emitting state).

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a light emission pattern at the time of winning a weak cherry. Suppose you are currently winning a weak cherry. At this time, it is assumed that the execution of the winning effect using the effect lamp 57A is decided based on the weak cherry winning. As a result, the effect lamps 57A1 to A6 are controlled to emit light based on the light emission pattern B1. Details of the light emission pattern B1 data will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (c).

Before the light emission control based on the light emission pattern B1 is started, the effect lamps 57A1 to A6 are not emitting light. When the light emission control is started based on the light emission pattern B1, as shown in FIG. 11A, the effect lamps 57A (A1 to A6) all emit red light.

This state continues for 300 msec as shown in FIGS. 11 (b) and 11 (c), and when 300 msec elapses, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), all the effect lamps 57A end the light emission (non-). It becomes a luminous state). Then, this state continues for 180 msec as shown in FIG. 11 (e), and when 180 msec elapses, as shown in FIG. 11 (f), the effect lamps 57A (A1 to A6) all emit red light. do.

This state continues for 520 msec as shown in FIGS. 11 (g) to 11 (j). Then, after 520 msec elapses, that is, after 1000 msec elapses from the start of the light emission control based on the light emission pattern B1, the light emission control ends. As a result, all the effect lamps 57A are in a non-light emitting state (non-light emitting state).

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a light emission pattern at the time of winning a strong cherry. Suppose you are currently winning a strong cherry. At this time, it is assumed that the execution of the winning effect using the effect lamp 57A is decided based on the strong cherry winning. As a result, the effect lamps 57A1 to A6 are controlled to emit light based on the light emission pattern B2. Details of the light emission pattern A2 data will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (d).

Before the light emission control based on the light emission pattern B2 is started, the effect lamps 57A1 to A6 are not emitting light. When the light emission control is started based on the light emission pattern A2, the effect lamps 57A1 and A4 emit red light as shown in FIG. 12A.

When 100 msec elapses from this state, as shown in FIG. 12B, the light emission of the effect lamps 57A1 and A4 ends (becomes a non-emission state), and the effect lamps 57A2 and A5 emit light in red. As a result, when the player visually recognizes the light, the light of the effect lamp 57A appears to move counterclockwise.

When 100 msec elapses from this state, the light emission of the effect lamps 57A2 and A5 ends and the effect lamps 57A3 and A6 emit red light as shown in FIG. 12 (c). As a result, when the player visually recognizes the light, the light of the effect lamp 57A appears to move further counterclockwise.

When 100 msec elapses from this state, as shown in FIG. 12D, the light emission of the effect lamps 57A3 and A6 ends, and the effect lamps 57A1 and A4 emit red light. This state is the same as the state shown in FIG. 12 (a). As a result, when the player visually recognizes the light, the light of the effect lamp 57A appears to move further counterclockwise.

Similarly, similarly, only the effect lamps 57A2 and A5 emit red light after 100 msec has elapsed (FIG. 12 (e)), and only the effect lamps 57A3 and A6 emit red light after 100 msec has elapsed (FIG. 12 (f)). After 100 msec, only the effect lamps 57A4 and A1 emit red light (FIG. 12 (g)), and after 100 msec, only the effect lamps 57A5 and A2 emit red light (FIG. 12 (h)), and after 100 msec elapses. Only the effect lamps 57A6 and A3 emit red light (FIG. 12 (i)).

When 100 msec elapses from this state, all the effect lamps 57A emit red light as shown in FIG. 12 (j). This state continues for 100 msec. Then, after 100 msec elapses, that is, after 1000 msec elapses from the start of the light emission control based on the light emission pattern B2, the light emission control ends. As a result, all the effect lamps 57A are in a non-light emitting state (non-light emitting state).

[Relationship between mode in advantageous section normal and production at the time of winning]
FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the mode in the advantageous section normal and the effect at the time of winning. The main control unit 41 can control the low accuracy mode and the high accuracy mode, which is more advantageous to the player than the low accuracy mode, in the advantageous section normal.

In the present embodiment, when the high accuracy mode is controlled, the ratio of being controlled by the CZ is higher than when the low accuracy mode is controlled. Which mode is controlled in the advantageous section normal may be determined by a mode lottery, for example, when the advantageous section is normally controlled.

At that time, the number of games controlled in the determined mode is determined. Then, when the determined number of games is exhausted and the determined mode ends, the mode is further determined by the mode lottery, and the number of games controlled to the determined mode (for example, 30 games, 60 games). And one of 100 games).

For example, when the advantageous section is normally controlled and the control to the low probability mode is determined by the mode lottery, the control to the low probability mode is first performed as shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 13, the modes are changed in the order of low-accuracy mode, high-accuracy mode, low-accuracy mode, high-accuracy mode, low-accuracy mode, and high-accuracy mode.

In addition, in the advantageous section normally, when a watermelon or a cherry is won, a CZ lottery is performed. The rate at which CZ is given in the CZ lottery (also referred to as "CZ winning expectation") differs between watermelon and cherry.

In the present embodiment, the ratio of CZ given in the CZ lottery is higher in the order of strong cherry, strong watermelon, weak cherry, and weak watermelon. When a watermelon or a cherry wins a prize, a CZ lottery may be performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the effect lamp 57A is light-emitting controlled based on the light-emitting pattern A1 when the watermelon prize is generated, the ratio controlled to the low-probability mode is controlled to the high-probability mode. It is higher than the ratio. Further, when the effect lamp 57A is light-emitting controlled based on the light-emitting pattern A2 when the watermelon prize is generated, the ratio controlled to the high-accuracy mode is higher than the ratio controlled to the low-accuracy mode. is doing.

Further, when the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the light emission pattern B1 when the cherry winning is generated, the ratio controlled to the low accuracy mode is higher than the ratio controlled to the high accuracy mode. is doing. Further, when the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the light emission pattern B2 when the cherry winning is generated, the ratio controlled to the high accuracy mode is higher than the ratio controlled to the low accuracy mode. is doing.

That is, when controlled in the high accuracy mode, emission control based on the emission patterns A2 and B2 which are advantageous emission patterns is easy to be performed, and when controlled in the low accuracy mode, emission pattern A1 which is an unfavorable emission pattern. , B1 -based emission control is easier.

For example, when a strong cherry or a strong watermelon is won, when it is controlled to the high accuracy mode, the emission control based on the emission patterns A2 and B2 is executed by lottery than when it is controlled to the low accuracy mode. When the rate of determination is increased and a weak cherry or a weak watermelon is won, when the mode is controlled to the low accuracy mode, the emission control based on the emission patterns A1 and B1 is performed by lottery compared to when the mode is controlled to the high accuracy mode. You may want to increase the percentage of decisions you make to do. Also, when controlled to high accuracy mode, the rate of winning strong cherries and strong watermelons is higher than when controlled to low accuracy mode, and when controlled to low accuracy mode, it is high. The rate of winning weak cherries and weak watermelons may be higher than when the mode is controlled.

FIG. 13 (b1) shows a state in which a weak watermelon prize is generated in the low probability mode, and the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the emission pattern A1 which is a disadvantageous emission pattern. FIG. 13 (b2) shows a state in which a strong watermelon prize is generated in the high accuracy mode, and the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the emission pattern A2 which is an advantageous emission pattern.

The background image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is the same in the low accuracy mode and the high accuracy mode. Therefore, it is usually not possible to recognize which mode is controlled. However, when the execution frequency of the light emission control based on the advantageous light emission pattern is high, the player can expect that the light emission control is controlled to the advantageous high accuracy mode. It should be noted that in the high-accuracy mode, the rate at which some effect is executed may be higher than in the low-accuracy mode to suggest control to the high-accuracy mode.

FIG. 13 (b3) shows a state in which a weak cherry winning is generated in the low probability mode, and the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the emission pattern B1 which is a disadvantageous emission pattern. FIG. 13 (b4) shows a state in which a strong cherry winning is generated in the high accuracy mode, and the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the emission pattern B2 which is an advantageous emission pattern.

In the example of FIG. 13 (b4), it is assumed that CZ is to be given in the CZ lottery held at the time of winning the strong cherry. Then, after being notified that the CZ has been granted by winning in the battle effect executed thereafter, the control is performed by the CZ.

[Display, sound, and light emission pattern during battle production]
The sub-control unit 91 can execute a battle effect by using the liquid crystal display 51, the effect lamp B, the speakers 53, 54, and the like. Hereinafter, these operations during the battle production will be described. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the display during execution of the battle effect, the sound, and the light emission pattern.

FIG. 14A is a timing chart illustrating the operations of the liquid crystal display 51, the effect lamps B, and the speakers 53 and 54 during the battle effect. In the timing chart, "video" indicates an image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, "audio 1" and "audio 2" indicate audio output from speakers 53 and 54, and "lamp" indicates an effect. The light emission pattern of the lamp B is shown.

It is assumed that it is currently controlled by CZ. Then, it is assumed that an AT lottery for determining whether or not AT is granted in CZ is performed. Here, it is assumed that the AT is granted in the AT lottery, and then the battle production is started.

As shown in FIG. 14A, it is assumed that the battle effect is executed before t1. The sub-control unit 91 performs a process for reproducing an image on the liquid crystal display 51. As shown in FIG. 14 (b1), the video during the battle production is being reproduced.

Specifically, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which a friendly character (character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (character on the right side of the screen) engage in a battle. Since the production example of the battle effect will be described later with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17, in this description, the display example of the screens of FIGS. 14 (b1) to 14 (b5) will be briefly described.

Further, the sub control unit 91 can execute output control of the voices 1 and 2 from the speakers 53 and 54. In the CZ, the BGM (also simply referred to as “BGM”) flowing in the CZ is output as the sound 2. That is, the sub control unit 91 executes the output control of the BGM as the voice 2. The BGM may be a musical piece or the like that flows in the CZ. Apart from this, the speakers 53 and 54 can output a battle effect sound or the like as the sound 1.

The voice 1 may be a sound effect or dialogue output during the production, or a voice of a narration explaining the screen during the production. For example, it may be a voice corresponding to the dialogue emitted by the character during the battle production (for example, the voice "how"). Then, the voice 1 and the voice 2 can be output at the same time. The voice 1 and the voice 2 may be output from any of the speakers 53 and 54, the voice 1 may be output from the speaker 53, and the voice 2 may be output from the speaker 54.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a process of controlling the light emission of the effect lamp 57B. During the battle production before t2, the light emission control of the production lamp 57B is performed based on the light emission pattern K1. For example, all the production lamps 57B may be made to emit blue light.

Then, it is assumed that the battle progresses and a button effect for prompting the operation of the effect switch 56 is executed at t1 (for example, the third stop operation timing) in the final game of the battle effect, as shown in FIG. 14 (b2). .. At this time, the voice "press the button" is output as the voice 1.

The sub-control unit 91 reproduces the specific video on the liquid crystal display 51 when the specific trigger occurs, and repeatedly reproduces the predetermined video when the reproduction time of the specific video reaches the predetermined time.

In this example, the specific trigger is the timing at which the player operates the effect switch 56. When the effect switch 56 is operated at t2, the image of the "confirmed scene" (also referred to as the "confirmed image") is reproduced as the specific image.

The confirmed image is an image that suggests to the player that the victory has been confirmed in the battle production, and is shown in FIG. 14 (b4) after the ally character violently attacks the enemy character as shown in FIG. 14 (b3). In this way, the image of the enemy character flying in the air and the ally character winning the enemy character is reproduced.

Then, at t4 when the reproduction time of the confirmed image is the predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 14 (b3), the “WIN” image (also referred to as “winning image”) is repeatedly reproduced as the predetermined image. "WIN1" of t4 to t6 is the winning video played for the first time, "WIN2" of t6 to t7 is the winning video played for the second time, and "WIN3" of t7 to t8 is played for the third time. It is a victory image to be done.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 starts the output control of the specific sound when the specific trigger occurs, and after the reproduction time of the specific video reaches the predetermined time, before the predetermined video is reproduced a predetermined number of times. Ends the output control of the specific sound. In the present embodiment, the predetermined number of times is the second time.

Specifically, in the output control of the sound 1, when the specific trigger is reached (t2), the output control of the confirmed scene sound is started as the specific sound, and after the reproduction time of the confirmed video reaches the predetermined time (t4). At t5 before the second victory video is reproduced, the output control of the fixed scene sound ends.

The confirmed scene sound is a sound effect, a dialogue sound, a narration, or the like that is output corresponding to the confirmed video and the first victory video. For example, the audio "Kurae" is output corresponding to the video of FIG. 14 (b3), and the sound effect "Killern" is output corresponding to the video of FIG. 14 (b5).

As described above, if the sound corresponding to the predetermined video is repeatedly output during the period in which the predetermined video is repeatedly played, the player may feel annoyed, but the sound corresponding to the predetermined video should not be repeated endlessly. It is possible to reduce the annoyance. As a result, suitable control can be performed when the video is repeatedly reproduced.

Here, the RAM 91c stores the production sound data corresponding to the production sound output during the production. For example, the RAM 91c stores the fixed scene sound data corresponding to the fixed scene sound and the BGM data corresponding to the BGM.

The sub-control unit 91 acquires the confirmed scene sound data from the RAM 91c, and starts outputting the confirmed scene sound based on the confirmed scene sound data at the timing when the confirmed video starts at t2. The confirmed scene sound data is one data including the sound data corresponding to the sound period in which the sound is output and the silence data corresponding to the silence period in which the sound is not output. The sounded period and the silent period will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17 using specific examples.

The fixed scene sound is output based on the fixed scene sound data, and the reproduction time is fixed at a predetermined time. As the confirmed scene sound, the sound corresponding to the confirmed video is output (for example, the dialogue voice corresponding to the video). However, the fixed scene sound and the fixed video only start output or playback individually when a specific trigger occurs, and are not synchronized with each other. Therefore, it is not necessary to adjust the timing of sound and video while synchronizing with each other, and the processing is easy. The same applies to the light emission of the effect lamp 57B, and it is not necessary to adjust the timing with the sound or the image.

Further, the sub control unit 91 controls the output of the BGM as the voice 2 and controls the output of the specific sound, but continues the output control of the BGM even after the output control of the specific sound ends.

The output control of the fixed scene sound ends at t5. Therefore, the confirmed scene sound is output when the first winning video of t4 to t6 is played, but the confirmed scene is output when the second winning video of t6 to t7 is played or when the winning video of t7 to t8 is played. The sound output control is not performed, and the sound 1 is in a silent state.

On the other hand, in CZ, the output control of BGM is always performed as voice 2. Therefore, the output control of the BGM continues even after the end of the output control of the fixed scene sound (t5).

Further, the sub-control unit 91 repeatedly controls the light emission of the effect lamp 57B based on the specific light emission pattern after performing the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B based on the special light emission pattern when a specific trigger occurs. In the present embodiment, the special light emission pattern is the light emission pattern X1 and the specific light emission pattern is the light emission pattern X2.

Specifically, the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B is performed based on the light emission pattern X1 at the specific trigger in t2 of FIG. 14 (a). When the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emission pattern X1 is completed in t3 of FIG. 14 (a), the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emission pattern X2 is repeated in t3 to t4 of FIG. 14 (a). conduct. The light emission control time (t2 to t3) of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emission pattern X1 is shorter than the predetermined time (t2 to t4).

FIG. 14C is a diagram illustrating a light emitting state of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emitting pattern X1 and the light emitting pattern X2. The details of the light emission pattern X1 and the light emission pattern X2 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 15 and 21.

At t1 in FIG. 14C, when the light emission control is started based on the light emission pattern X1, the effect lamps 57B (B1 to B6) all emit red light. Then, at t2, all the effect lamps 57B are in a non-light emitting state. By repeating such a state, the effect lamp 57B blinks in red at t1 to t9. Light emission control based on the light emission pattern X1 is performed for 320 msec (t1 to t9).

At t9 in FIG. 14C, when the light emission control is started based on the light emission pattern X2, the effect lamps 57B (B1 to B6) all emit red light. Then, it gradually changes from red to yellow from t10, and emits yellow light at t11. After that, it gradually changes from yellow to red from t12, and emits red light at t13. It emits red light at t13 to t14, and at t14, the first light emission control based on the light emission pattern X2 ends.

Light emission control based on the light emission pattern X2 is performed for 1000 msec each time (t9 to t14). Then, at t14 to 19, the second light emission control is performed based on the light emission pattern X2. In this way, the light emission control according to the same pattern is repeatedly performed until the finalized image is completed.

In the present embodiment, the light emitting mode of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emitting pattern X1 changes more frequently than the light emitting mode of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emitting pattern X2. The sub-control unit 91 controls the light emission of the effect lamp 57B by setting a command value for the effect lamp 57B based on the light emission pattern including the light emission pattern X1 and the light emission pattern X2.

As described above, when the light is emitted in red, "0xF00" is set as the command value, and the effect lamp 57B is made to emit light. In this case, the command value of LEDr is "F", the command value of LEDg is "0", and the command value of LEDb is "0".

On the other hand, when emitting light in yellow, "0xFF0" is set as a command value, and the effect lamp 57B is emitted. In this case, the command value of LEDr is "F", the command value of LEDg is "F", and the command value of LEDb is "0". As described above, since the command value of LEDg is "F", the brightness of yellow (for example, t11 to t12) is higher than that of red (for example, t9 to t10).

In the light emission pattern X1, red light emission (“0xF00”) and non-light emission (“0x000”) are repeated four times during 320 msec. Focusing on the command value of LEDr, the change from "0" to "F" or from "F" to "0" (change in 15 steps) is repeated every 40 msec.

On the other hand, in the light emission pattern X2, for example, at t10 to t11, the color is gradually changed from red to yellow, but the command values are "0xF00" (red), "0xF10", "0xF20", and "0xF30". , ..., "0xFF0" (yellow), and the switching is performed every 40 msec. Focusing on the command value of LEDg, it is switched one step at a time about every 20 msec, such as "0", "1", "2", "3" ... "F". t
The same applies to 12 to t13.

Comparing these, in the light emission pattern X1, the command value of LEDr is changed by 15 steps every 40 msec, whereas in the light emission pattern X2, the command value of LEDg is changed by 1 step every 20 msec (2 in 40 msec). Stage).

From a different point of view, in the light emission pattern X1, the command value of LEDr is changed by 15 steps in 40 msec, whereas in the light emission pattern X2, the command value of LEDg is changed by 15 steps in 300 msec (t10 to t11). I'm letting you. Therefore, it can be said that the light emitting mode of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emitting pattern X1 changes more frequently than the light emitting mode of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emitting pattern X2.

The light emitting pattern X2 is not limited to a pattern that gradually changes from red to yellow, and may be, for example, a pattern that gradually changes from a non-light emitting state (black) to white. Even in this case, the frequency of change is lower than that of the light emitting mode of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emitting pattern X1.

As described above, by ending the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B based on the special pattern (emission pattern X1) in which the light emission mode frequently changes before the elapse of a predetermined time, the player can control the effect lamp 57B. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to pay attention to the image, and to increase the player's attention to the image reproduced on the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, suitable control can be performed when the video is repeatedly reproduced.

Further, the last command value (“0x000”, t8 to t9 in FIG. 14 (c)) in the light emission pattern X1 is the command value (“0xF00”, t8 to t9 in FIG. 14 (c)) immediately before the last command value. It is smaller than t7 to t8).

Here, the final command value in the light emission pattern X1 is a command value for setting the color to be finally emitted in the light emission pattern X1. In the table of FIG. 21A, which will be described later, in the final row (8th), the command value “0x000” is set so that the effect lamps 57B do not emit light (black) for 40 msec.

Further, the command value immediately before the last command value in the light emission pattern X1 is a color different from the color that finally emits light in the light emission pattern X1, and emits light immediately before the color that finally emits light. It is a command value for setting the color. In the table of FIG. 21A, which will be described later, in the first row (first), the command value “0xF00” is set so that the effect lamps 57B all emit red light for 40 msec.

As described above, the last command value (0x000) in the light emission pattern X1 is smaller than the command value (0xF00) immediately before the last command value. Further, as described above, the command value of the former LEDr is "0", whereas the command value of the latter LEDr is "F", so that the former has lower brightness (darker). ).

Here, the fact that the last command value in the light emission pattern X1 is smaller than the command value immediately before the last command value means that the last command value for each of the effect lamps 57B1 to B6 is the corresponding effect lamp. It means that it is smaller than the command value immediately before the last command value for 57B1 to 6. For example, the last command value for the effect lamp 57B1 is smaller than the command value immediately before the last command value for the effect lamp 57B1. The same applies to the effect lamps 57B2 to B6. When the effect lamps 57B1 to B6 are visually recognized, the former may feel that the brightness is lower (darker) as a whole. The same applies to the following description.

Further, the first command value (“0xF00”, t9 to t10 in FIG. 14 (c)) in the light emission pattern X2 is the command value (“0xF10”, t9 to t10 in FIG. 14 (c)) one after the first command value. It is smaller than (immediately after t10).

Here, the first command value in the light emission pattern X2 is a command value for setting the color to be emitted first in the light emission pattern X2. In the table of FIG. 21A, which will be described later, in the first row (first), the command value “0xF00” is set so that the effect lamps 57B all emit red light for 100 msec.

Further, the command value immediately after the first command value in the light emission pattern X2 is a color different from the color that is emitted first in the light emission pattern X2, and the color that is emitted immediately after the color that is emitted first is set. It is a command value to do. In the table of FIG. 21A, which will be described later, in the second row (second), the command value “0xF10” is set for each of the effect lamps 57B for 20 msec.

As described above, the first command value (0xF00) in the light emission pattern X2 is smaller than the command value (0xF10) immediately after the first command value. Further, as described above, the command value of the former LEDg is "0", whereas the command value of the latter LEDg is "1", so that the former has lower brightness (darker). ).

Further, the last command value (“0xF00”, t13 to t14 in FIG. 14 (c)) in the light emission pattern X2 is the command value immediately before the last command value (“0xF10”, FIG. 14 (c)). It is smaller than (immediately before t13). Further, as described above, the command value of the former LEDg is "0", whereas the command value of the latter LEDg is "1", so that the former has lower brightness (darker). ).

Further, the last command value (“0x000”, t9 to t10 in FIG. 14 (c)) in the light emission pattern X1 is any command value (“0xF00” to “0xFF0”, FIG. 14 (c)) in the light emission pattern X2. It is smaller than t9 to t14). In addition, the former has lower brightness (darker) than the latter.

Further, the first command values (“0xF00”, t9 to t10 in FIG. 14 (c)) in the light emission pattern X2 are the command values (“0xF00” to “0xFF0”, t9 to t10 in FIG. 14 (c)) in the light emission pattern X2. The smallest of t14). Further, the initial command value of LEDg in the light emission pattern X2 is "0", whereas the command value of LEDg in the light emission pattern X2 is "0" to "F", so that the brightness is the lowest (dark).

The final command values (“0xF00”, t13 to t14 in FIG. 14 (c)) in the light emission pattern X2 are the command values (“0xF00” to “0xFF0”, t9 to t9 in FIG. 14 (c)) in the light emission pattern X2. The smallest of t14). Further, the last command value of LEDg in the light emission pattern X2 is "0", whereas the command value of LEDg in the light emission pattern X2 is "0" to "F", so that the brightness is the lowest (dark).

Further, the first command value in the light emission pattern X2 (“0xF00”, t9 to t10 in FIG. 14 (c)) and the last command value in the light emission pattern X2 (“0xF00”, t13 to t14 in FIG. 14 (c)). Is the same. Moreover, the brightness is the same between the former and the latter. Further, in the former, the effect lamps 57B1 to B6 all emit red light, and in the latter case, the effect lamps 57B1 to B6 all emit red light, so that the light emission mode is the same.

FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a light emission pattern in a final scene of the battle effect. As described with reference to FIG. 14A, in the final scene of the battle effect, the effect lamps 57B1 to B6 are controlled to emit light based on the light emission pattern X1, and then repeat the light emission control based on the light emission pattern X2.

When the final scene of the battle effect starts, the light emission control starts based on the light emission pattern X1. At this time, as shown in FIG. 15 (a1), the effect lamps 57B (B1 to B6) all emit red light.

This state continues for 40 msec, and when 40 msec elapses, as shown in FIG. 15 (a2), the light emission of all the effect lamps 57B ends (becomes a non-light emitting state). After 40 msec has elapsed from this state, as shown in FIG. 15 (a3), the effect lamps 57B (B1 to B6) all emit red light again.

When 40 msec elapses from this state, as shown in FIG. 15 (a4), all the effect lamps 57B stop emitting light again. When the fourth light emitting state (FIG. 15 (a5)) and non-light emitting state (FIG. 15 (a6)) are completed by repeating the light emitting state of 40 msec and the non-light emitting state of 40 msec in this way, the light emitting control based on the light emitting pattern X1 is completed. Is finished.

That is, due to the light emission control based on the light emission pattern X1, the effect lamp 57B blinks in red for 320 msec (= 40 msec × 8).

Next, light emission control starts based on the light emission pattern X2. At this time, as shown in FIG. 15A7, the effect lamps 57B all emit red light. When 100 msec elapses in this state, as shown in FIGS. 15 (a8) to 15 (a11), the emission color of all the effect lamps 57B gradually changes to yellow during 300 msec.

Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (a12), the effect lamps 57B all emit yellow light. As shown in FIG. 15 (a13), after maintaining this state for 40 msec, as shown in FIGS. 15 (a14) to (a17), the emission color of all the production lamps 57B gradually turns yellow during 300 msec. It will change.

Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (a18), the effect lamps 57B all emit red light. When 120 msec elapses in this state, that is, after 1000 msec elapses from the start of the light emission control based on the light emission pattern X2, the first light emission control based on the light emission pattern X2 ends.

Then, the second light emission control based on the light emission pattern X2 starts. Also in this case, as described with reference to FIGS. 15 (a7) to 15 (a18), the effect lamp 57B emits light so as to gradually change from red to yellow and then gradually change from yellow during 1000 msec. Then, the light emission control based on the light emission pattern X2 is repeated until the final scene of the battle effect is completed.

[Example of battle production]
Next, an example of battle production will be described. 16 and 17 are diagrams for explaining an example of the battle effect.

It is assumed that it is currently controlled by CZ. Then, in the AT lottery, it is determined that the AT will be granted and that the battle effect will be executed.

In the start game of the battle effect, when the start operation is performed, the battle effect is executed as shown in FIG. 16 (a1). On the liquid crystal display 51, an image in which a friendly character (character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (character on the right side of the screen) confront each other is displayed, and a character image "fight" is displayed.

Further, as described above, the voice 1 and the voice 2 can be output from the speakers 53 and 54. In CZ, BGM is output in CZ as voice 2. Further, the speakers 53 and 54 output the voice "fight" as the voice 1.

In FIGS. 16 and 17, the sound 2 (BGM) is always output from the speakers 53 and 54, but for the sake of simplification of the explanation, this is not shown and is output as the sound 1. Only sound shall be illustrated.

As shown in FIG. 16A2, as the battle effect progresses, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character develop a battle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It is assumed that multiple games have passed and the final game of the battle production has been reached.

In the final game of the battle production, it is notified whether or not it is controlled by the AT depending on the production result (victory or defeat) of the battle production. Here, since the decision to grant the AT is made, the control to the AT is notified.

When the final game of the battle effect starts, an image of the battle between the ally character and the enemy character is further displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, after performing the third stop operation, as shown in FIG. 16A3, an image in which the ally character attacks the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

At this time, the button effect is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A4, an arrow image and an image in which the effect switch 56 is shaped are displayed. At the same time, the voice "press the button" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. As a result, the player is urged to operate the effect switch 56.

When the player operates the effect switch 56, a specific opportunity is established. With the establishment of the specific opportunity, the liquid crystal display 51 starts playing the video (fixed video) of the "fixed scene", starts the output control of the fixed scene sound, and further, based on the light emission pattern X1, the effect lamp 57B Light emission control is performed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A5, the liquid crystal display 51 starts reproducing the confirmed image. The confirmed image is an image that suggests to the player that the victory has been confirmed in the battle production, and an image in which the ally character violently attacks the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Further, the speakers 53 and 54 output a fixed scene sound as a specific sound after a silence time of a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). The specific sound is, for example, the voice of a line. Here, the voice "Kurae" is output as the voice of the dialogue (fixed scene sound). Further, the effect lamps 57B (B1 to B6) blink in red for 1 second. That is, the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emission pattern X1 is performed.

After the effect lamp 57B blinks in red for 1 second, the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B is repeatedly performed based on the light emission pattern X2. As a result, the emission color of the effect lamp 57B is gradually changed from red to yellow, and then the emission color is gradually changed from yellow to red, and such a change is repeated.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A6, the emission color of the effect lamp 57B gradually changes from red to yellow. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of the attacked enemy character flying in the air. No confirmed scene sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

After that, as shown in FIG. 16A7, the emission color of the effect lamp 57B gradually changes from yellow to red. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the attacked enemy character further dances in the air. No confirmed scene sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

After that, as shown in FIG. 16A8, the emission color of the effect lamp 57B gradually changes from red to yellow. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the attacked enemy character further dances in the air. The sound "how" is output from the speakers 53 and 54 as a fixed scene sound.

After that, after the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B is repeatedly performed based on the light emission pattern X2, as shown in FIG. 16 (a9), an image and an enemy showing how the ally character is convinced of victory on the liquid crystal display 51. An image is displayed showing that the character was slammed into the ground and defeated. From the speakers 53 and 54, the sound "Maitaka" is output as the confirmed scene sound, and after that, the confirmed scene sound is not output.

As described above, the confirmed scene sound data includes the sound data corresponding to the sound period in which the sound is output (see FIGS. 16 (a5), (a8), and (a9)) and the silent period in which the sound is not output (FIG. 16). It is one data including the silent data corresponding to (a6), (a7), and (a9)).

After that, when the reproduction time of the image of the confirmed scene (confirmed image) reaches a predetermined time, the reproduction of the confirmed image ends. In the present embodiment, the output control of the confirmed scene sound including the sound corresponding to the silent data is completed before the reproduction time of the confirmed video reaches the predetermined time.

The reproduction of the confirmed image is completed, and the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emission pattern X2 is also completed. When the reproduction of the confirmed video is completed, the reproduction of the first winning video is started. During playback of the winning video, the confirmed scene sound corresponding to the winning video is output.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 17 (a10), the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, it is notified that the AT is controlled. The speakers 53 and 54 output the sound "win!" As a confirmed scene sound corresponding to the winning video after a period of silence for a while after the playback of the winning video starts.

As described above, the confirmed scene sound is not output at the timing when the reproduction of the confirmed video ends (FIG. 16 (a9)) and the timing when the reproduction of the winning video starts (FIG. 17 (a10)). That is, the sound 1 is silenced for a certain period of time before the reproduction of the confirmed image is completed and for a certain period of time after the reproduction of the winning image is started.

After a while, as shown in FIG. 17 (a11), a plurality of star images are displayed as if the character image of "WIN" shines. At this time, the sound effect "Killern" is output from the speakers 53 and 54 as a definite scene sound corresponding to the winning image. When the display of the plurality of star images is finished, the reproduction of the first victory video is finished. At the same time, the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emission pattern X2 is completed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 17 (a12), the reproduction of the second victory video starts. At this time, the output control of the voice 1 is not performed from the speakers 53 and 54, and only the BGM is output as the voice 2. After a while, as shown in FIG. 17 (a13), a plurality of star images are displayed as if the character image of "WIN" shines again. At this time, the output control of the voice 1 is not performed from the speakers 53 and 54, and only the BGM is output as the voice 2.

When the reproduction of the second victory image is completed, the reproduction of the third victory image is performed as shown in FIGS. 17 (a14) and 17 (a15). Also at this time, the output control of the voice 1 is not performed from the speakers 53 and 54, and only the BGM is output as the voice 2. Here, when the player performs a BET operation (an operation for setting the number of bets), the reproduction of the winning video ends and is controlled by the AT.

[Light emission pattern data when winning a prize]
18 to 20 are diagrams for explaining light emission pattern data when a prize is generated. 18 (a) is the light emission pattern A1 data, FIG. 18 (b) is the light emission pattern A2 data, FIG. 18 (c) is the light emission pattern B1 data, FIG. 18 (d) is the light emission pattern B2 data, and FIG. 19 (a) is. Light emission pattern C1 data, FIG. 19 (b) is light emission pattern C2 data, FIG. 20 (a) is light emission pattern C3 data, FIG. 20 (b) is light emission pattern D1 data, and FIG. 20 (c) is light emission pattern D2 data. It is a figure for demonstrating.

As described above, the RAM 91c stores the light emission pattern data corresponding to the light emission pattern. When performing light emission control based on the light emission pattern, the sub control unit 91 acquires the light emission pattern data corresponding to the light emission pattern stored in the RAM 91c. Then, the sub control unit 91 performs light emission control based on the acquired light emission pattern data.

For example, the sub-control unit 91 acquires the light emission pattern data A1 stored in the RAM 91c when it emits light in green corresponding to the weak watermelon winning. Then, the sub-control unit 91 uses the acquired light emission pattern data A1 to perform light emission control based on the light emission pattern A1.

The table of FIG. 18A shows the contents of the light emission pattern data A1. The light emission pattern A1 is also referred to as a "green weak pattern" and is a pattern used when a weak watermelon is won.

The table shows the relationship between the light emission time (light emission time) of the effect lamps 57A1 to A6 and the light emission color (emission color). “Time” indicates a light emitting time, and “A1” to “A6” indicate the effect lamps 57A1 to the effect lamp 57A6, respectively.

In the table, for example, "green" means that the production lamp 57A emits green light, "white" means that the production lamp 57A emits white light, and "black" means that the production lamp 57A emits light. Means that is not emitting light.

In addition, the part where the downward arrow is described indicates that the color gradually changes. For example, in the table, a plurality of downward arrows are described after the next row of "red", and when the next row is "yellow", it indicates that the color gradually changes from red to yellow.

Hereinafter, the same applies to the tables of FIGS. 18 to 22. However, in FIGS. 21 and 22, "B1" to "B6" indicate the effect lamps 57B1 to the effect lamp 57B6, respectively.

Here, each light emission pattern data is also referred to as a "grandchild table" and is configured together with a parent table and a child table. In the tables of FIGS. 18 to 22, grandchild tables (light emission pattern data) are shown. In the parent table, one or more child tables to be executed, the execution time, and the presence / absence of repetition are specified.

In the parent table, one or more grandchild tables to be executed and the execution time are specified. For example, in the example of FIG. 18A, it is specified that the light emission pattern A1 is executed without repeating 1000 msec in the parent table, and the light emission pattern A1 is executed in 1000 msec in the child table as well. ..

In the example of FIG. 22A, it is defined in the parent table that the light emission pattern Y1 is executed without repeating 320 msec and the light emission pattern Y2 is repeatedly executed for 1000 msec. In the child table 1, it is specified that the light emission pattern Y1 is executed for 320 msec. In the child table 2, it is specified that the light emission pattern Y2 is executed for 1000 msec.

With this configuration, when developing the software for the slot machine, the time for which the light emission is controlled can be easily grasped by calculating the total value of the execution times listed in the parent table. In particular, in the present embodiment, the execution time is fixed at 1000 msec, and the light emission time is made different by setting a time during which the light is not emitted at the start or the end, so that it is easy to understand.

On the other hand, if it is necessary to sum the numerical values described in the grandchild table and grasp the time for which the light emission is controlled, it is necessary to refer to multiple tables, which complicates the work and causes a design error. It will be easier. When configured as described above, design mistakes are less likely to occur and development efficiency is improved.

In the table of FIG. 18A, for example, taking the effect lamp 57A6 as an example, when the light emission control based on the light emission pattern A1 is started, the state of no light emission (black) is maintained for 20 msec, and the next 40 msec. For a period of time, the state of no light emission (black) is maintained, the state of light emission in green is maintained for the next 380 msec, and thereafter, the state of light emission in green is maintained for 560 msec (40 + 40 + 20 + 460 msec), and then the light emission pattern A1 is formed. Based on the light emission control is completed.

That is, of the 1000 msec in which the light emission control is performed based on the light emission pattern A1, the first 60 msec is maintained in a non-light emitting state (black), and the remaining 940 msec is in a green light emitting state.

In the light emission pattern A1, as shown with reference to FIGS. 8 (b1) and 9, even if the light emission control is performed, none of the effect lamps 57A emits light for 20 msec, and then the effect lamp 57A5 is green. After emitting light at 380 msec and 460 msec, the light emitting part gradually spreads counterclockwise, including a period of no change, and finally all the directing lamps 57A emit light. It is a light emitting pattern that emits light.

The table of FIG. 18B shows the contents of the light emission pattern data A2. The light emission pattern A2 is also referred to as a “green strong pattern” and is a pattern used when a strong watermelon is won.

The time for which the light emission control based on the light emission pattern A2 is performed is 1000 msec. In the light emission pattern A2, as shown with reference to FIGS. 8 (b3) and 10, after the effect lamps 57A1 and A4 emit green light, the light emitting portion moves (rotates) counterclockwise. It is a light emitting pattern that emits light in such a manner that it emits light.

Compared to the light emitting pattern A1 that includes a period in which there is no change of 380 msec and 460 msec and the light emitting points gradually spread counterclockwise, the light emitting points are one after another at 100 msec like the light emitting pattern A2. It gives the player an advantageous impression that the light is emitted so as to move.

The table of FIG. 18C shows the contents of the light emission pattern data B1. The light emission pattern B1 is also referred to as a "red weak pattern" and is a pattern used when a weak cherry is won.

The time for which the light emission control based on the light emission pattern B1 is performed is 1000 msec. In the light emission pattern A2, as shown with reference to FIGS. 8 (b2) and 11, after all the effect lamps 57A emit light in red, all the effect lamps 57A are in a non-emission state (black), and again. This is a light emitting pattern in which all the effect lamps 57A emit light in red.

The table of FIG. 18D shows the contents of the light emission pattern data B2. The light emitting pattern B2 is also referred to as a "red strong pattern" and is a pattern used when a strong cherry is won.

The time for which the light emission control based on the light emission pattern B1 is performed is 1000 msec. As the light emitting pattern A2 is shown with reference to FIGS. 8 (b4) and 12, as shown with reference to FIGS. 8 (b3) and 10 in the light emitting pattern A2, the effect lamps 57A1 and A4 are red. It is a light emitting pattern that emits light in such a manner that the light emitting part moves (rotates) counterclockwise after emitting light in.

Compared with the light emitting pattern B1 which changes only twice in the order of red, black, and red, it gives an advantageous impression to the player that the light emitting points move one after another in 100 msec like the light emitting pattern B2.

The table of FIG. 19A shows the contents of the light emission pattern data C1. The light emission pattern C1 is also referred to as a "weak white pattern". The weak white pattern is a pattern used when, for example, a bell, a normal replay, a watermelon, or a cherry wins a prize. The weak white pattern may be used when the bell or the normal replay wins a prize.

The time for which the light emission control based on the light emission pattern B1 is performed is 1000 msec. In the light emission pattern C1, after all the effect lamps 57A emit white light, A6 and A5 are in a non-light emitting state, and then A4, A3, A2, and A1 are in a non-light emitting state (black non-light emitting parts are in a non-light emitting state). (Spreads counterclockwise), after all the production lamps 57A are in the non-light emitting state, A6 and A5 emit white light, and then A4, A3, A2, and A1 emit white light (white). (The light emitting part spreads counterclockwise), and when all the effect lamps 57A emit light in white, all the effect lamps 57A gradually change from white to black (non-emission state). It is a pattern.

The table of FIG. 19B shows the contents of the light emission pattern data C2. The light emission pattern C1 is also referred to as a "strong white pattern". The weak white pattern is a pattern used when, for example, any of bell, normal replay, watermelon, and cherry wins a prize, and is a pattern that is more advantageous to the player than the weak white pattern. The weak white pattern may be used when the bell or the normal replay wins a prize.

The time for which the light emission control based on the light emission pattern C2 is performed is 1000 msec. The light emitting pattern C2 is a pattern in which the black non-light emitting part spreads counterclockwise and then the white light emitting part spreads counterclockwise, as in the light emitting pattern C1, after all the production lamps 57A emit light in white. including. However, the speed of change is faster than that of the light emitting pattern C1, and the light emitting pattern C2 is such that after repeating this pattern four times, all the production lamps 57A gradually change from white to black (non-light emitting state). It is a light emitting pattern that emits light. Therefore, the light emitting pattern C2 gives a more advantageous impression to the player than the light emitting pattern C1.

The table of FIG. 20A shows the contents of the light emission pattern data C3. The light emission pattern C3 is also referred to as a "white strong (bell) pattern". The white strong (bell) pattern is a pattern used when the bell wins a prize, and is a pattern that is more advantageous to the player than the white weak pattern.

The time for which the light emission control based on the light emission pattern C3 is performed is 1000 msec. The light emitting pattern C2 is a light emitting pattern in which the effect lamps 57A1 and A4 emit light in white and then emit light so that the light emitting portion moves (rotates) counterclockwise.

The table of FIG. 20B shows the contents of the light emission pattern data D1. The light emission pattern D1 is also referred to as a "weak blue pattern". The blue weak pattern is, for example, a pattern usually used when a replay wins a prize.

The time for which the light emission control based on the light emission pattern D1 is performed is 500 msec. In the light emission pattern D1, after maintaining the state in which all the production lamps 57A do not emit light (black) for 40 msec, A3 and A4 emit light in blue, then A2 and A5 also emit light in blue, and further. Next, A1 and A3 also emit light in blue (the blue light emitting part spreads), and the blue light emitting part gradually changes to black (non-light emitting state).

The table of FIG. 20C shows the contents of the light emission pattern data D2. The light emission pattern D2 is also referred to as a "blue strong pattern". The blue strong pattern is, for example, a pattern usually used when a replay wins a prize, and is a pattern that is more advantageous to the player than the blue weak pattern. The blue strong pattern may be used when a replay that is more advantageous than the normal replay wins a prize.

The time for which the light emission control based on the light emission pattern D2 is performed is 1000 msec. The light emitting pattern D2 is a pattern in which the black non-light emitting part spreads counterclockwise and then the blue light emitting part spreads counterclockwise, as in the light emitting pattern C1, after all the production lamps 57A emit light in blue. including. However, the speed of change is faster than that of the light emitting pattern C1, and the light emitting pattern D2 is such that after repeating this pattern twice, all the production lamps 57A gradually change from blue to black (non-light emitting state). It is a light emitting pattern that emits light.

[Light emission pattern data during battle production]
21 and 22 are diagrams for explaining the light emission pattern data during the execution of the battle effect.

The table of FIG. 21A shows the contents of the light emission pattern data X (light emission pattern data X1, X2). The light emission pattern X is also referred to as a “battle production victory pattern”. As described above, when a specific opportunity is reached (when it is confirmed that the battle effect is won and the reproduction of the image of the confirmed scene is started), the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B is performed based on the light emission pattern X1. When the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emission pattern X1 is completed, the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B is repeatedly performed based on the light emission pattern X2.

The time for which the light emission control based on the light emission pattern X1 is performed is 320 msec. The light emitting pattern X1 is a light emitting pattern that emits light in such a manner that the effect lamp 57B blinks in red, as shown with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15.

Further, the time for which the light emission control based on the light emission pattern X2 is performed is 1000 msec. As shown with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15, the light emission pattern X2 emits light in such a manner that the effect lamp 57B gradually changes from red to yellow and then gradually changes from yellow to red. It is a pattern.

The table of FIG. 21B shows the contents of the light emission pattern data W. The light emission pattern X is also referred to as a "battle production defeat pattern". When it is confirmed that the player will be defeated in the battle effect and the reproduction of the image of the defeated scene is started, the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B is performed based on the light emission pattern W.

The time for which the light emission control based on the light emission pattern W is performed is 100 msec. The light emission pattern W is a light emission pattern in which all the effect lamps 57B emit light in blue and then gradually change from blue to black (non-emission state).

The table of FIG. 22A shows the contents of the light emission pattern data Y (light emission pattern data Y1 and Y2). The light emission pattern Y is also referred to as a "battle production (weak) victory pattern". The light emission pattern is for production based on the light emission pattern Y1 when a specific opportunity occurs in the battle production (weak) (when it is confirmed that the battle production (weak) will be won and the reproduction of the video of the confirmed scene is started). Light emission control of the lamp 57B is performed.

When the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emission pattern Y1 is completed, the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B is repeatedly performed based on the light emission pattern Y2. For example, when the battle effect is executed, the expectation that the privilege is given may be higher than when the battle effect (weak) is executed. Further, the advantage of the privilege given when the battle effect is executed may be higher than the advantage of the privilege given when the battle effect (weak) is executed.

The time for which the light emission control based on the light emission pattern Y1 is performed is 560 msec. In the light emission pattern Y1, even if the light emission control is performed, none of the effect lamps 57B emits light for 340 msec, and then the effect lamp 57B3 emits red light, and then the light emitting portion gradually expands counterclockwise. It is a light emitting pattern in which light is emitted in red, gradually changes to yellow after emitting light for 20 msec, and finally all the effect lamps 57B emit light in yellow.

Further, the time for which the light emission control based on the light emission pattern Y2 is performed is 1000 msec. The light emitting pattern Y2 is a light emitting pattern that emits light in such a manner that the effect lamp 57B gradually changes from red to yellow and then gradually changes from yellow to red.

The table of FIG. 22B shows the contents of the light emission pattern data Z (light emission pattern data Z1, Z2). The light emission pattern Z is also referred to as a "battle production (weak) defeat pattern". In the battle effect (weak), the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B is performed based on the light emission pattern Z1 when it is confirmed that the battle effect (weak) is defeated and the reproduction of the image of the defeat scene is started. .. When the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emission pattern Z1 is completed, the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B is repeatedly performed based on the light emission pattern Z2.

The time for which the light emission control based on the light emission pattern Z1 is performed is 1000 msec. The light emitting pattern Z1 is a light emitting pattern in which the light emitting pattern Z2 emits light so that the effect lamp 57B gradually changes from white to black (non-light emitting state). Further, the time for which the light emission control based on the light emission pattern Z2 is performed is 1000 msec. The light emitting pattern Z2 is a light emitting pattern in which the effect lamp 57B does not emit light and maintains a non-light emitting state.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the slot machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24. Regarding the slot machine according to the second embodiment, a part different from the slot machine according to the first embodiment will be described, and for other parts, the slot machine according to the first embodiment and the slot according to the second embodiment will be described. Common with machines. Further, the modified examples and the notes described in the first embodiment can also be applied to the second embodiment.

In the first embodiment, in the configuration described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 22, light emission control is performed according to the light emission pattern as shown in FIG. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, light emission control is performed by a light emission pattern as shown in FIG. 23. Hereinafter, a part different from the first embodiment will be described.

[Light emission pattern when a prize is generated according to the second embodiment]
In the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (b1) to 8 (b4), the first normal light emission pattern and the second normal light emission pattern are different from each other, and the first advantageous light emission pattern and the second advantageous light emission pattern are obtained. Made the same.

On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the first normal light emission pattern and the second normal light emission pattern are made the same, and the first advantageous light emission pattern and the second advantageous light emission pattern are different.

FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining a light emission pattern when a prize is generated according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 23 (a1) and 23 (a2), the light emission pattern A1 is the same as the light emission pattern B1. As shown in FIGS. 23 (a3) and 23 (a4), the light emission pattern A2 is different from the light emission pattern B2.

As described above, since the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the normal light emission pattern or the advantageous light emission pattern according to the winning combination, it is possible to make various effects when the prize is generated, and the first normal light emission pattern (light emission pattern A1). And the second normal light emission pattern (light emission pattern B1) are the same, so that the light emission pattern does not usually change so much, and the player does not feel annoyed. As a result, the effect lamp 57A can be suitably emitted with a color corresponding to the winning combination.

[Display, sound, and light emission pattern during battle production according to the second embodiment]
In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14A, the sub-control unit 91 starts the output control of the specific sound when the specific trigger occurs, and the reproduction time of the specific video becomes a predetermined time. After that, the output control of the specific sound is terminated before the predetermined video of the predetermined number of times (second time) is reproduced.

On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 starts the output control of the specific sound when the specific trigger occurs, and outputs the specific sound before the reproduction time of the specific video reaches the predetermined time. End control.

FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the display, the sound, and the light emission pattern during the execution of the battle effect according to the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 24A, in t2, the output control of the confirmed scene sound starts when a specific trigger occurs, and in t4 before the reproduction time of the confirmed video reaches the predetermined time (t5), the confirmed scene Sound output control has ended.

In this way, if the sound corresponding to the predetermined image is repeatedly output during the period in which the predetermined image is repeatedly reproduced, the player may feel annoyed, but the output control of the specific sound is performed before the predetermined image is reproduced. By terminating it, the annoyance can be reduced. As a result, suitable control can be performed when the video is repeatedly reproduced.

It should be noted that only the configuration described with reference to FIG. 23 may be applied to the first embodiment, or only the configuration described with reference to FIG. 24 may be applied to the first embodiment. It may be.

[Main effect]
Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.

(1-1) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine).
A prize generating means (for example, a process of generating a prize by the main control unit 41) that generates a prize when a predetermined condition (for example, derivation of a winning symbol combination) is satisfied.
A light emitting means (for example, a production lamp 57A) is provided.
The light emitting means
When the first prize (for example, a weak watermelon prize) occurs, it emits light in the first color (for example, green) corresponding to the first prize (for example, FIG. 8 (b1)).
When a second prize (for example, a weak cherry prize) occurs, it emits light in a second color (for example, red) corresponding to the second prize (for example, FIG. 8 (b2)).
When emitting light in the first color, emission control is performed based on the first emission pattern (for example, emission pattern A1) (for example, FIG. 8 (b1)).
When emitting light in the second color, emission control is performed based on a second emission pattern (for example, emission pattern B1) different from the first emission pattern (for example, FIG. 8 (b2)).
The time when the light emitting means is controlled to emit light based on the first light emitting pattern (for example, 1000 msec) and the time when the light emitting means is controlled to emit light based on the second light emitting pattern (for example, 1000 msec) are the same (for example, 1000 msec). For example, FIG. 8 (a1)).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 performs a process of generating a prize when the winning symbol combination is derived. Further, the slot machine includes a production lamp 57A. Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (b1), the effect lamp 57A emits light in the first color (green) corresponding to the first prize when the first prize (weak watermelon prize) occurs. Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (b2), the effect lamp 57A emits light in a second color (red) corresponding to the second prize when the second prize (weak cherry prize) occurs. Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the effect lamp 57A emits light in the first color, the light emission is controlled based on the first light emission pattern (emission pattern A1). Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (b2), when the effect lamp 57A emits light in the second color, the light emission is controlled based on the second light emission pattern (light emission pattern B1) different from the first light emission pattern. As shown in FIG. 8A, the time during which the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the first light emission pattern (1000 msec) and the time during which the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the second light emission pattern (1000 msec). Is the same.

In this way, since the directing lamp 57A is controlled to emit light in a color corresponding to the winning combination based on the light emitting pattern according to the winning combination, the winning combination can be appropriately appealed and the directing lamp 57A emits light. Since the controlled time is the same, it becomes easy to manage the time when executing the effect when the prize is generated. As a result, the effect lamp 57A can be suitably emitted with a color corresponding to the winning combination.

(1-2) The advantage (for example, CZ winning expectation) for the player differs between the case where the first prize is generated and the case where the second prize is generated (for example, FIG. 13).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the advantage for the player (CZ winning expectation) depending on whether the first prize (weak watermelon prize) occurs or the second prize (weak cherry prize) occurs. Degree) is different. By doing so, it is possible to appropriately appeal to the player that the advantage is different (different values are given) depending on the winning combination.

(1-3) A storage means (for example, RAM 91c) for storing light emission pattern data corresponding to the light emission pattern is further provided.
The light emission pattern includes a predetermined light emission pattern (for example, light emission patterns A2 and B2) in which the same light emission pattern is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) (for example, FIGS. 8 (b3) and (b4)).
The predetermined light emission pattern data corresponding to the predetermined light emission pattern includes the light emission pattern data corresponding to the same light emission pattern for the predetermined number of times (for example, FIGS. 8 (b3) and 8 (b4)).

Specifically, the RAM 91c stores light emission pattern data corresponding to the light emission pattern. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 (b3) and 8 (b4), the light emission pattern includes a predetermined light emission pattern (light emission patterns A2 and B2) in which the same light emission pattern is repeated a predetermined number of times (twice). Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 (b3) and 8 (b4), the predetermined light emission pattern data corresponding to the predetermined light emission pattern includes light emission pattern data corresponding to the same light emission pattern for a predetermined number of times. By doing so, it is possible to avoid complication of data processing due to the process of repeatedly executing the same light emission pattern, and to realize light emission control by one light emission pattern data.

(1-4) There are a plurality of the light emitting means (for example, the effect lamps 57A1 to A6).
The light emitting pattern includes a pattern in which the plurality of light emitting means simultaneously start or stop light emitting (for example, a modification of FIGS. 8 (b2) and 8 (b1)).

Specifically, there are a plurality of effect lamps 57A (effect lamps 57A1 to A6). Further, as shown in the modified examples of FIGS. 8 (b2) and 8 (b1), the light emission pattern includes a pattern in which a plurality of effect lamps 57A start or stop light emission at the same time. In this way, the effect of the effect lamp 57 can be enhanced by starting or ending the light emission of the plurality of effect lamps 57 at the same time.

(1-5) There are a plurality of the light emitting means (for example, the effect lamps 57A1 to A6).
The light emitting pattern includes a pattern in which the plurality of light emitting means do not start or stop light emission at the same time (for example, FIGS. 8 (b3) and 8 (b4)).

Specifically, there are a plurality of effect lamps 57A (effect lamps 57A1 to A6). Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 (b3) and 8 (b4), the light emission pattern includes a pattern in which a plurality of effect lamps 57A do not start or stop light emission at the same time. In this way, the effect of the effect lamp 57 can be enhanced by starting or ending the light emission of the plurality of effect lamps 57 separately.

(1-6) The light emitting pattern includes a normal light emitting pattern (for example, light emitting patterns A1 and B1) and an advantageous light emitting pattern (for example, light emitting patterns A2 and B2).
The first light emission pattern includes a first normal light emission pattern (for example, light emission pattern A1) and a first advantageous light emission pattern (for example, light emission pattern A2).
The second light emission pattern includes a second normal light emission pattern (for example, light emission pattern B1) and a second advantageous light emission pattern (for example, light emission pattern B2).
The light emitting means
When emitting light in the first color, emission control is performed based on either the first normal emission pattern or the first advantageous emission pattern (for example, FIGS. 8 (b1) and 8 (b3)).
When emitting light in the second color, emission control is performed based on either the second normal emission pattern or the second advantageous emission pattern (for example, FIGS. 8 (b2) and 8 (b4)).
In at least one of the normal light emitting pattern and the advantageous light emitting pattern, at least one of the start timing of the light emitting control of the light emitting means and the end timing of the light emitting control of the light emitting means does not emit light (for example, FIG. 8B1). , A modified example of FIG. 8 (b2).

Specifically, the light emitting pattern includes a normal light emitting pattern (light emitting patterns A1 and A2) and an advantageous light emitting pattern (light emitting patterns B1 and B2). Further, the first light emitting pattern includes a first normal light emitting pattern (light emitting pattern A1) and a first advantageous light emitting pattern (light emitting pattern A2). The second light emitting pattern includes a second normal light emitting pattern (light emitting pattern B1) and a second advantageous light emitting pattern (light emitting pattern B2). As shown in FIGS. 8 (b1) and 8 (b3), when the effect lamp 57A emits light in the first color (green), it emits light based on either the first normal light emission pattern or the first advantageous light emission pattern. Control is done. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 (b2) and 8 (b4), when emitting light in the second color (red), emission control is performed based on either the second normal emission pattern or the second advantageous emission pattern. Further, as shown in the modified examples of FIGS. 8 (b1) and 8 (b2), the start timing of the light emission control of the effect lamp 57A and the effect lamp 57A in at least one of the normal light emission pattern and the advantageous light emission pattern. No light is emitted at least one of the end timings of the light emission control of. In this way, it is possible to make the start timing and the end timing of the light emission different while keeping the time for controlling the light emission of the effect lamp 57A to be the same, so that it becomes easy to manage the time when executing the effect when the prize is generated. ..

(2-1) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine).
A prize generating means (for example, a process of generating a prize by the main control unit 41) that generates a prize when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and
A light emitting means (for example, a production lamp 57A) is provided.
The light emitting means
When a specific prize (for example, watermelon prize) occurs, it emits light in a specific color (for example, green) corresponding to the specific prize.
When emitting light in the specific color, any one of a plurality of types of emission patterns (for example, emission patterns A1 and A2) including a normal emission pattern (for example, emission pattern A1) and an advantageous emission pattern (for example, emission pattern A2). Light emission is controlled based on (for example, FIGS. 8 (b1) and (b3)).
At least one of the timing at which the light emitting means starts light emission and the timing at which the light emitting means ends light emission differs between the normal light emitting pattern and the advantageous light emitting pattern (for example, FIGS. 8 (b1) and 8 (b3)). ,
The time when the light emitting means is controlled to emit light based on the normal light emitting pattern (for example, 1000 msec) and the time when the light emitting means is controlled to emit light based on the advantageous light emitting pattern (for example, 1000 msec) are the same (for example, 1000 msec). FIG. 8 (a1)).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 performs a process of generating a prize when the winning symbol combination is derived. Further, the slot machine includes a production lamp 57A. When a specific prize (watermelon prize) occurs, the production lamp 57A emits light in a specific color (green) corresponding to the specific prize. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 (b1) and 8 (b3), when emitting light in a specific color, a plurality of types of emission patterns including a normal emission pattern (emission pattern A1) and an advantageous emission pattern (emission pattern A2) (emission pattern A2). Light emission is controlled based on any of the light emission patterns A1 and A2). Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 (b1) and 8 (b3), at least of the timing at which the effect lamp 57A starts light emission and the timing at which the effect lamp 57A ends light emission in the normal light emission pattern and the advantageous light emission pattern. One is different. Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (a1), a time (1000 msec) in which the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the normal light emission pattern and a time (1000 msec) in which the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the advantageous light emission pattern. ) Is the same.

In this way, the production lamp 57A is controlled to emit light in a specific color corresponding to the specific prize, and the normal light emission pattern and the advantageous light emission pattern indicate the timing at which the production lamp 57A starts light emission and the production lamp 57A ends light emission. Since at least one of the timings is different, it is possible to appropriately appeal whether or not it is advantageous according to the light emission pattern, and since the time when the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light is the same, the effect when a prize is generated is produced. It becomes easy to manage the time when executing. As a result, the effect lamp 57A can be suitably emitted with a color corresponding to the winning combination.

(2-2) The specific prize includes a normal prize (for example, a weak watermelon prize) and an advantageous prize (for example, a strong watermelon prize) that is more advantageous to the player than when the normal prize occurs.
The light emitting means
When the normal winning is generated, the light emission is controlled based on the normal light emission pattern (for example, FIG. 8 (b1)).
When the advantageous winning is generated, the emission is controlled based on the advantageous emission pattern (for example, FIG. 8 (b3)).

Specifically, the specific prize (watermelon prize) includes a normal prize (weak watermelon prize) and an advantageous prize (strong watermelon prize) that is more advantageous to the player than when the normal prize occurs. Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, when a normal winning is generated, the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the normal light emitting pattern (light emitting pattern A1). As shown in FIG. 8 (b3), when an advantageous winning (strong cherry winning) occurs, light emission is controlled based on the advantageous light emitting pattern (light emitting pattern A2). By doing so, it is easy to understand whether a normal prize or an advantageous prize has occurred.

(2-3) A state control means (for example, the main control unit 41) capable of controlling a normal state (for example, a low probability mode) and an advantageous state (for example, a high probability mode) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. It also has a process to control to low accuracy mode or high accuracy mode).
When the light emitting means is controlled to emit light based on the normal light emitting pattern when the specific prize is generated, the ratio controlled to the normal state is higher than the ratio controlled to the advantageous state ( For example, FIG. 13),
When the light emitting means is controlled to emit light based on the advantageous light emitting pattern when the specific prize is generated, the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is higher than the ratio controlled to the normal state (). For example, FIG. 13).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 can control a low accuracy mode and a high accuracy mode that is more advantageous to the player than the low accuracy mode. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the directing lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the normal light emitting pattern (light emitting pattern A1) when a specific winning (watermelon winning) occurs, it is controlled to the low accuracy mode. The percentage is higher than the percentage controlled in high accuracy mode. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the directing lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the advantageous light emitting pattern (light emitting pattern A2) when a specific winning (watermelon winning) occurs, it is controlled to the high accuracy mode. The percentage is higher than the percentage controlled in the low probability mode. By doing so, the player can pay attention to whether the light emission is controlled based on the normal light emission pattern or the advantageous light emission pattern.

(2-4) There are a plurality of the light emitting means (for example, the effect lamps 57A1 to A6).
The light emitting pattern includes a pattern in which the plurality of light emitting means simultaneously start or stop light emitting (for example, a modification of FIGS. 8 (b2) and 8 (b1)).

Specifically, there are a plurality of effect lamps 57A (effect lamps 57A1 to A6). Further, as shown in the modified examples of FIGS. 8 (b2) and 8 (b1), the light emitting pattern includes a pattern in which a plurality of effect lamps 57 start or stop light emission at the same time. In this way, the effect of the effect lamp 57 can be enhanced by starting or ending the light emission of the plurality of effect lamps 57 at the same time.

(2-5) There are a plurality of the light emitting means (for example, the effect lamps 57A1 to A6).
The light emitting pattern includes a pattern in which the plurality of light emitting means do not start or stop light emission at the same time (for example, FIGS. 8 (b3) and 8 (b4)).

Specifically, there are a plurality of effect lamps 57A (effect lamps 57A1 to A6). Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 (b3) and 8 (b4), the light emission pattern includes a pattern in which a plurality of effect lamps 57 do not start or stop light emission at the same time. In this way, the effect of the effect lamp 57 can be enhanced by starting or ending the light emission of the plurality of effect lamps 57 separately.

(2-6) In at least one of the normal light emitting pattern and the advantageous light emitting pattern, the light emitting means has at least one of the start timing of the light emitting control of the light emitting means and the end timing of the light emitting control of the light emitting means. Does not emit light (for example, FIG. 8 (b1)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8B, the effect lamp 57 has the effect lamp 57 in at least one of the normal light emission pattern (light emission pattern A1) and the advantageous light emission pattern (light emission pattern A2). Light is not emitted at least one of the start timing of the light emission control and the end timing of the light emission control of the effect lamp 57. In this way, it is possible to make the start timing and the end timing of the light emission different while keeping the time for controlling the light emission of the effect lamp 57A to be the same, so that it becomes easy to manage the time when executing the effect when the prize is generated. ..

(3-1) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine).
A prize generating means (for example, a process of generating a prize by the main control unit 41) that generates a prize when a predetermined condition (for example, derivation of a winning symbol combination) is satisfied.
A light emitting means (for example, a production lamp 57A) is provided.
The light emitting means
When the first prize (for example, watermelon prize) occurs, it emits light in the first color (for example, green) corresponding to the first prize.
When the second prize (for example, cherry prize) occurs, it emits light in the second color (for example, red) corresponding to the second prize.
When emitting light in the first color, emission control is performed based on either the first normal emission pattern (for example, emission pattern A1) or the first advantageous emission pattern (for example, emission pattern A2) (for example, FIG. 8 (b1), (b3)),
When emitting light in the second color, emission control is performed based on either a second normal emission pattern (for example, emission pattern B1) or a second advantageous emission pattern (for example, emission pattern B2) (for example, FIG. 8 (for example). b2), (b4)),
The first normal light emission pattern is different from the second normal light emission pattern (for example, FIGS. 8 (b1) and (b2)).
The first advantageous emission pattern is the same as the second advantageous emission pattern (for example, FIGS. 8 (b3) and 8 (b4)).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 performs a process of generating a prize when the winning symbol combination is derived. Further, the slot machine includes a production lamp 57A. Further, the production lamp 57A emits light in the first color (green) corresponding to the first prize when the first prize (watermelon prize) occurs. Further, the production lamp 57A emits light in a second color (red) corresponding to the second prize when the second prize (cherry prize) occurs. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 (b1) and 8 (b3), when emitting light in the first color (green), the first normal emission pattern (emission pattern A1) and the first advantageous emission pattern (emission pattern A2) are used. Light emission control is performed based on any of the above. As shown in FIGS. 8 (b2) and 8 (b4), when emitting light in the second color (red), either the second normal emission pattern (emission pattern B1) or the second advantageous emission pattern (emission pattern B2) is emitted. Light emission is controlled based on the color. As shown in FIGS. 8 (b1) and 8 (b2), the first normal light emission pattern (light emission pattern A1) is different from the second normal light emission pattern (light emission pattern B1). As shown in FIGS. 8 (b3) and 8 (b4), the first advantageous light emitting pattern (light emitting pattern A2) is the same as the second advantageous light emitting pattern (light emitting pattern B2).

As described above, since the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the normal light emission pattern or the advantageous light emission pattern according to the winning combination, the effect at the time of winning can be diversified, and the first advantageous light emission pattern and the second advantageous light emission pattern can be obtained. Since the pattern is the same, it is easy for the player to recognize that the light emission control is performed in the advantageous light emission pattern. As a result, the effect lamp 57A can be suitably emitted with a color corresponding to the winning combination.

(3-2) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine).
A prize generating means (for example, a process of generating a prize by the main control unit 41) that generates a prize when a predetermined condition (for example, derivation of a winning symbol combination) is satisfied.
With light emitting means,
The light emitting means
When the first prize (for example, watermelon prize) occurs, it emits light in the first color (for example, green) corresponding to the first prize.
When the second prize (for example, cherry prize) occurs, it emits light in the second color (for example, red) corresponding to the second prize.
When emitting light in the first color, emission control is performed based on either the first normal emission pattern (for example, emission pattern A1) or the first advantageous emission pattern (for example, emission pattern A2) (for example, FIG. 23 (a1), (a3)),
When emitting light in the second color, emission control is performed based on either a second normal emission pattern (for example, emission pattern B1) or a second advantageous emission pattern (for example, emission pattern B2) (for example, FIG. 23 (for example). a2), (a4)),
The first normal light emission pattern is the same as the second normal light emission pattern (for example, FIGS. 23 (a1) and 23 (a2)).
The first advantageous emission pattern is different from the second advantageous emission pattern (for example, FIGS. 23 (a3) and 23 (a4)).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 performs a process of generating a prize when the winning symbol combination is derived. Further, the slot machine includes a production lamp 57A. Further, the production lamp 57A emits light in the first color (green) corresponding to the first prize when the first prize (watermelon prize) occurs. Further, when the second prize (cherry prize) occurs, the light is emitted in the second color (red) corresponding to the second prize. Further, as shown in FIGS. 23 (a1) and 23 (a3), when emitting light in the first color (green), the first normal emission pattern (emission pattern A1) and the first advantageous emission pattern (emission pattern A2) are used. Light emission control is performed based on any of the above. Further, as shown in FIGS. 23 (a2) and 23 (a4), when emitting light in the second color (red), a second normal emission pattern (emission pattern B1) and a second advantageous emission pattern (emission pattern B2) are used. Light emission is controlled based on any of the above. Further, as shown in FIGS. 23 (a1) and 23 (a2), the first normal light emission pattern (light emission pattern A1) is the same as the second normal light emission pattern (light emission pattern B1). Further, as shown in FIGS. 23 (a3) and 23 (a4), the first advantageous light emitting pattern (light emitting pattern A2) is different from the second advantageous light emitting pattern (light emitting pattern B2).

In this way, since the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the normal light emission pattern or the advantageous light emission pattern according to the winning combination, it is possible to make various effects when the prize is generated, and the first normal light emission pattern and the second normal light emission pattern. Since the pattern is the same, the light emission pattern usually does not change so much, and the player does not feel annoyed. As a result, the effect lamp 57A can be suitably emitted with a color corresponding to the winning combination.

(3-3) The winning includes a normal winning (for example, a weak watermelon winning) and an advantageous winning (for example, a strong watermelon winning) that is more advantageous to the player than when the normal winning occurs.
The light emission pattern includes the normal light emission pattern having the first normal light emission pattern and the second normal light emission pattern, and the advantageous light emission pattern having the first advantageous light emission pattern and the second advantageous light emission pattern ( For example, FIGS. 8 (b1) to (b4)),
The light emitting means
When the normal winning is generated, light emission is controlled based on the normal light emission pattern (for example, light emission patterns A1 and B1) including the first normal light emission pattern and the second normal light emission pattern (for example, FIG. 8B1). ),
When the advantageous winning is generated, light emission is controlled based on the advantageous light emitting pattern (for example, light emitting patterns A2 and B2) including the first advantageous light emitting pattern and the second advantageous light emitting pattern (for example, FIG. 8 (b3). )).

Specifically, the winning includes a normal winning (weak watermelon winning) and an advantageous winning (strong watermelon winning) that is more advantageous to the player than when the normal winning occurs. The light emission pattern includes a normal light emission pattern (light emission patterns A1 and B1) having a first normal light emission pattern and a second normal light emission pattern, and an advantageous light emission pattern (light emission) having a first advantageous light emission pattern and a second advantageous light emission pattern. Patterns A2 and B2) are included. As shown in FIG. 8 (b1), when a normal winning is generated, the effect lamp 57A is based on a normal light emitting pattern (light emitting patterns A1 and B1) including a first normal light emitting pattern and a second normal light emitting pattern. Light emission is controlled. As shown in FIG. 8 (b3), when an advantageous prize is generated, emission control is performed based on an advantageous emission pattern (emission patterns A2 and B2) including a first advantageous emission pattern and a second advantageous emission pattern. By doing so, it is easy to understand whether a normal prize or an advantageous prize has occurred.

(3-4) A state control means (for example, the main control unit 41) capable of controlling a normal state (for example, a low probability mode) and an advantageous state (for example, a high probability mode) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. It also has a process to control to low accuracy mode or high accuracy mode).
When the light emitting means is controlled to emit light based on the normal light emitting pattern, the ratio controlled to the normal state is higher than the ratio controlled to the advantageous state (for example, FIG. 13).
When the light emitting means is controlled to emit light based on the advantageous light emitting pattern, the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is higher than the ratio controlled to the normal state (for example, FIG. 13).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 can control a low accuracy mode and a high accuracy mode that is more advantageous to the player than the low accuracy mode. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the effect lamp 57A is controlled to emit light based on the normal light emission pattern (light emission pattern A1), the ratio controlled to the low accuracy mode is controlled to the high accuracy mode. Higher than the percentage. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the effect lamp 57A is light-emitting controlled based on the advantageous light-emitting pattern (light-emitting pattern A2), the ratio controlled to the high-accuracy mode is controlled to the low-accuracy mode. Higher than the percentage. By doing so, the player can pay attention to whether the light emission is controlled based on the normal light emission pattern or the advantageous light emission pattern.

(3-5) There are a plurality of the light emitting means (for example, the effect lamps 57A1 to A6).
The light emitting pattern includes a pattern in which the plurality of light emitting means simultaneously start or stop light emitting (for example, a modification of FIGS. 8 (b2) and 8 (b1)).

Specifically, there are a plurality of effect lamps 57A (effect lamps 57A1 to A6). As shown in the modified examples of FIGS. 8 (b2) and 8 (b1), the light emission pattern includes a pattern in which a plurality of effect lamps 57A start or stop light emission at the same time. In this way, the effect of the effect lamp 57 can be enhanced by starting or ending the light emission of the plurality of effect lamps 57 at the same time.

(3-6) There are a plurality of the light emitting means (for example, the effect lamps 57A1 to A6).
The light emitting pattern includes a pattern in which the plurality of light emitting means do not start or stop light emitting at the same time (for example, FIGS. 8 (b3) and 8 (b4)).

Specifically, there are a plurality of effect lamps 57A (effect lamps 57A1 to A6). As shown in FIGS. 8 (b3) and 8 (b4), the light emission pattern includes a pattern in which a plurality of effect lamps 57A do not start or stop light emission at the same time. In this way, the effect of the effect lamp 57 can be enhanced by starting or ending the light emission of the plurality of effect lamps 57 separately.

(3-7) The light emitting means has at least one of the normal light emitting pattern and the advantageous light emitting pattern, at least one of the start timing of the light emitting control of the light emitting means and the end timing of the light emitting control of the light emitting means. Does not emit light (for example, FIG. 8 (b1)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8 (b1) to 8 (b4), as shown in FIG. 8 (b1), the effect lamp 57A produces an effect in at least one of a normal light emission pattern and an advantageous light emission pattern. Light is not emitted at least one of the start timing of the light emission control of the lamp 57A and the end timing of the light emission control of the effect lamp 57A. In this way, it is possible to make the start timing and the end timing of the light emission different while keeping the time for controlling the light emission of the effect lamp 57A to be the same, so that it becomes easy to manage the time when executing the effect when the prize is generated. ..

(4-1) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine).
A video reproduction means for reproducing an image (for example, a process for reproducing an image on the liquid crystal display 51 by the sub control unit 91) is provided.
The video reproduction means reproduces a specific video (for example, a video of a “fixed scene”) when a specific trigger (for example, t2 in FIG. 14A) occurs, and the playback time of the specific video is a predetermined time (for example, For example, when t4) in FIG. 14 (a) is reached, a predetermined image (for example, the image of “WIN”) is repeatedly reproduced (for example, FIG. 14 (a)).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 performs a process for reproducing an image on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as shown in FIG. 14A, the sub-control unit 91 displays a specific image (an image of a “fixed scene”) on the liquid crystal display 51 when a specific opportunity (t2 in FIG. 14A) occurs. Is reproduced, and when the reproduction time of the specific image reaches the predetermined time (t4 in FIG. 14A), the predetermined image (the image of “WIN”) is repeatedly reproduced.

(4-2) Further provided with sound output control means for controlling the output of sound (for example, voices 1 and 2) (for example, processing for controlling sound output from speakers 53 and 54 by the sub control unit 91).
The sound output control means starts output control of a specific sound (for example, a fixed scene sound) at the specific trigger, and after the reproduction time of the specific video reaches the predetermined time, the predetermined number of times (for example). For example, the output control of the specific sound is terminated before the predetermined video (for the second time) is reproduced (for example, FIG. 14A).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 controls to output the sounds 1 and 2 from the speakers 53 and 54. As shown in FIG. 14A, the sub-control unit 91 starts output control of a specific sound (fixed scene sound) at a specific trigger (t2), and the reproduction time of the specific video becomes a predetermined time. After (t4), the output control of the specific sound is terminated before the predetermined video of the predetermined number of times (second time) is reproduced (t5).

In this way, if the sound corresponding to the predetermined image is repeatedly output during the period in which the predetermined image is repeatedly played, the player may feel annoyed, but it is annoying by not repeating the sound corresponding to the predetermined image endlessly. Can be reduced. As a result, suitable control can be performed when the video is repeatedly reproduced.

(4-3) Further provided with sound output control means for controlling the output of sound (for example, voices 1 and 2) (for example, a process for controlling the output of sound from the speakers 53 and 54 by the sub control unit 91).
The sound output control means starts output control of a specific sound (for example, a fixed scene sound) at the specific trigger, and outputs the specific sound before the reproduction time of the specific video reaches the predetermined time. The control is terminated (for example, FIG. 24 (a)).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 controls to output the sounds 1 and 2 from the speakers 53 and 54. As shown in FIG. 24A, the sub-control unit 91 starts output control of a specific sound (fixed scene sound) when a specific trigger occurs, and specifies the specific video before the playback time reaches a predetermined time. Ends sound output control.

In this way, if the sound corresponding to the predetermined image is repeatedly output during the period in which the predetermined image is repeatedly reproduced, the player may feel annoyed, but the output control of the specific sound is performed before the predetermined image is reproduced. By terminating it, the annoyance can be reduced. As a result, suitable control can be performed when the video is repeatedly reproduced.

(4-4) The sound output control means is
Output control of a predetermined BGM (for example, BGM of voice 2) can be executed (for example, FIG. 14A).
The output control of the predetermined BGM is performed and the output control of the specific sound is performed (for example, t2 to t5 in FIG. 14A).
Even after the end of the output control of the specific sound, the output control of the predetermined BGM is continued (for example, after t5 in FIG. 14A).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14A, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the BGM output control of the voice 2. Further, as shown in t2 to t5 of FIG. 14A, the BGM output control of the voice 2 is performed and the output control of the specific sound is performed. Further, as shown after t5 in FIG. 14A, the BGM output control of the voice 2 is continued even after the end of the output control of the specific sound. In this way, by continuing the output control of the BGM even after the end of the output control of the specific sound, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(4-5) The specific sound is a voice of dialogue (for example, voice "Kurae") (for example, FIG. 16 (a5)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16 (a5), the specific sound is a voice of dialogue (voice "Kurae"). By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game related to the specific video.

(4-6) A storage means (for example, RAM 91c) for storing specific sound data (for example, fixed scene sound data) corresponding to the specific sound is further provided.
The specific sound data includes sound data corresponding to a sound period in which sound is output (for example, FIGS. 16 (a5), (a8), (a9)) and a silent period in which no sound is output (for example, FIG. 16 (for example)). It is one piece of data including the silent data corresponding to a6), (a7), (a9)) (for example, FIGS. 16 (a5) to (a9)).

Specifically, the RAM 91c stores specific sound data (fixed scene sound data) corresponding to the specific sound (fixed scene sound). As shown in FIGS. 16 (a5) to 16 (a9), the specific sound data includes the sound data and the sound corresponding to the sound period (FIGS. 16 (a5), (a8), (a9)) in which the sound is output. Is one data including the silence data corresponding to the silence period (FIGS. 16 (a6), (a7), (a9)) in which is not output. By doing so, for example, it is not necessary to store a plurality of sound data corresponding to the sound period and reproduce the sound data after the silence period ends, so that the output control of the specific sound is performed. Can be simplified.

(4-7) During playback of the predetermined video, the specific sound corresponding to the predetermined video is output (for example, FIGS. 16 (a10) and 16 (a11)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 16 (a10) and 16 (a11), a specific sound corresponding to the predetermined image is output during playback of the predetermined image (the image of "WIN"). By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of producing the predetermined video.

(4-8) The specific sound is not output at the timing when the reproduction of the specific video ends (for example, FIG. 16 (a9)) and the timing when the reproduction of the predetermined video starts (for example, FIG. 17 (a10)). (For example, FIG. 16 (a9), FIG. 17 (a10)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 16 (a9) and 17 (a10), the timing (FIG. 16 (a9)) at which the reproduction of the specific video (the video of the “fixed scene”) ends and the predetermined video (“WIN”).
The specific sound is not output at the timing (FIG. 17 (a10)) when the reproduction of the video) starts. By doing so, the sound output when switching from the specific video to the predetermined video becomes natural.

(4-9) The specific sound data includes sound data corresponding to a sound period in which sound is output (for example, FIGS. 16 (a5), (a8), (a9)) and a silent period in which no sound is output (for example, FIG. 16 (a5), (a8), (a9)). For example, it is data including silence data corresponding to FIGS. 16 (a6), (a7), (a9)) (for example, FIGS. 16 (a5) to (a9)).
The sound output control means ends the output control of the specific sound including the sound corresponding to the silent data before the reproduction time of the specific video reaches the predetermined time (for example, FIG. 16A9). ..

Specifically, the specific sound data includes the sound data corresponding to the sound period (FIGS. 16 (a5), (a8), (a9)) in which the sound is output and the silent period in which the sound is not output (FIG. 16 (FIG. 16). It is data including silence data corresponding to a6), (a7), (a9)). Further, as shown in FIG. 16A9, the sub-control unit 91 sets the specific sound including the sound corresponding to the silent data before the reproduction time of the specific image (the image of the “fixed scene”) reaches the predetermined time. Ends the output control of. By doing so, it is guaranteed that no sound is output when the predetermined video is reproduced.

(4-10) Further provided with a light emitting control means (for example, a process of controlling the light emission of the effect lamp 57B by the sub control unit 91) for controlling the light emission of the light emitting means (for example, the effect lamp 57B).
The light emitting control means controls the light emission of the light emitting means based on the special light emitting pattern (for example, light emitting pattern X1) when the specific trigger occurs, and then the light emitting control means is based on the specific light emitting pattern (for example, light emitting pattern X2). The light emission control of the light emitting means is repeatedly performed (for example, FIG. 14 (c)), and the light emitting means is repeatedly controlled.
The light emitting mode of the light emitting means based on the special light emitting pattern changes more frequently than the light emitting mode of the light emitting means based on the specific light emitting pattern (for example, FIG. 14C).
The time for controlling the light emission of the light emitting means based on the special light emitting pattern is shorter than the predetermined time (for example, FIG. 14A).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a process of controlling the light emission of the effect lamp 57B. Further, as shown in FIG. 14C, the sub-control unit 91 controls the light emission of the effect lamp 57B based on the special light emission pattern (light emission pattern X1) when a specific trigger occurs, and then the specific light emission pattern. The light emission control of the effect lamp 57B is repeatedly performed based on (light emission pattern X2). Further, as shown in FIG. 14C, the light emitting mode of the effect lamp 57B based on the special light emitting pattern changes more frequently than the light emitting mode of the effect lamp 57B based on the specific light emitting pattern. Further, as shown in FIG. 14A, the light emission control time of the effect lamp 57B based on the special light emission pattern is shorter than the predetermined time.

In this way, by ending the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B based on the special pattern in which the light emission mode frequently changes before the elapse of a predetermined time, it becomes difficult for the player to pay attention to the effect lamp 57B. It is possible to increase the player's attention to the image reproduced on the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, suitable control can be performed when the video is repeatedly reproduced.

(4-11) The light emitting control means sets a command value (for example, 0xF00 for red and 0xFF0 for yellow) for the light emitting means based on a light emitting pattern including the special light emitting pattern and the specific light emitting pattern. Light emission control of the light emitting means is performed (for example, FIG. 14 (c)).
The last command value (for example, "0x000", t8 to t9 in FIG. 14C) in the special light emission pattern is the command value immediately before the last command value (for example, "0xF00", FIG. 14 (c)). It is smaller than t7 to t8) of c).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), the last command value (“0x000”, t8 to t9 in FIG. 14 (c)) in the light emission pattern X1 is immediately before the last command value. It is smaller than the command value (“0xF00”, t7 to t8 in FIG. 14 (c)). By doing so, it is possible to end the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emission pattern X1 in a low brightness state, and then connect to the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B based on the specific light emission pattern.

(4-12) The first command value (for example, "0xF00", t9 to t10 in FIG. 14C) in the specific light emission pattern is the command value immediately after the first command value (for example, "0xF10"). , Immediately after t10 in FIG. 14 (c)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), the first command value (“0xF00”, t9 to t10 in FIG. 14 (c)) in the light emission pattern X2 is one after the first command value. It is smaller than the command value (“0xF10”, immediately after t10 in FIG. 14 (c)). By doing so, it is possible to start the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emission pattern X2 in a low brightness state, and then connect to the next light emission control.

(4-13) The last command value (for example, "0xF00", t13 to t14 in FIG. 14C) in the specific light emission pattern is the command value immediately before the last command value (for example, "0xF10"). , Just before t13 in FIG. 14 (c)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), the last command value (“0xF00”, t13 to t14 in FIG. 14 (c)) in the light emission pattern X2 is immediately before the last command value. It is smaller than the command value (“0xF10”, immediately before t13 in FIG. 14 (c)). By doing so, it is possible to end the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emission pattern X2 in a low brightness state, and then connect to the next light emission control of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emission pattern X2. ..

(4-14) The last command value (for example, "0x000", t9 to t10 in FIG. 14C) in the special light emission pattern is any command value (for example, "0xF00" to "0xF00") in the specific light emission pattern. 0xFF0 ”, smaller than t9 to t14) in FIG. 14 (c).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), the last command value (“0x000”, t9 to t10 in FIG. 14 (c)) in the special light emission pattern is any command value in the specific light emission pattern. ("0xF00" to "0xFF0", t9 to t14 in FIG. 14C). By doing so, it is possible to repeat the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emission pattern X2 after terminating the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emission pattern X1 in the state of the lowest brightness.

(4-15) The first command value (for example, "0xF00", t9 to t10 in FIG. 14C) in the specific light emission pattern is the command value (for example, "0xF00" to "0xFF0") in the specific light emission pattern. , T9 to t14) in FIG. 14 (c), which is the smallest.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), the first command value (“0xF00”, t9 to t10 in FIG. 14 (c)) in the specific light emission pattern is the command value (““ 0xF00 ”) in the specific light emission pattern. 0xF00 ”to“ 0xFF0 ”, the smallest of t9 to t14) in FIG. 14 (c). By doing so, it is possible to start the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emission pattern X2 in the state of the lowest brightness, and then repeat the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emission pattern X2.

(4-16) The last command value (for example, "0xF00", t13 to t14 in FIG. 14C) in the specific light emission pattern is the command value (for example, "0xF00" to "0xFF0") in the specific light emission pattern. , T9 to t14) in FIG. 14 (c), which is the smallest.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), the last command value (“0xF00”, t13 to t14 in FIG. 14 (c)) in the specific light emission pattern is the command value (““ 0xF00 ”) in the specific light emission pattern. 0xF00 ”to“ 0xFF0 ”, the smallest of t9 to t14) in FIG. 14 (c). By doing so, it is possible to repeat the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emission pattern X2 after terminating the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emission pattern X2 in the state of the lowest brightness.

(4-17) The first command value in the specific light emission pattern (for example, "0xF00", t9 to t10 in FIG. 14C) and the last command value in the specific light emission pattern (for example, "0xF00", FIG. 14 (c) t13 to t14) are the same.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), the first command value (“0xF00”, t9 to t10 in FIG. 14 (c)) in the light emission pattern X2 and the last command value (““ 0xF00 ”) in the light emission pattern X2). 0xF00 ”, t13 to t14) in FIG. 14 (c) are the same. By doing so, when the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B based on the light emission pattern X2 is completed and the light emission control of the effect lamp 57B based on the next light emission pattern X2 is started, the next light emission control is performed with the same brightness value. Can be connected to.

[Modification example]
Although the main embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About light emission pattern]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8 (b2), the light emission pattern A2 includes a pattern in which the effect lamps 57A1 to A6 simultaneously start or end light emission, but FIG. 8 (b1) shows. The light emitting pattern A1 shown in the above may also include a pattern in which the effect lamps 57A1 to A6 simultaneously start or stop light emission.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (b2) and 8 (b4), in both the light emission pattern B1 and the light emission pattern B2, the start timing of the light emission control of the effect lamp 57A and the light emission of the effect lamp 57A. Light is emitted at the start timing of control. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least one of the light emission pattern B1 and the light emission pattern B2 does not emit light at least one of the light emission control start timing of the effect lamp 57A and the light emission control end timing of the effect lamp 57A. It may be.

[About the production lamp]
In the present embodiment, the effect lamps A1 to A6 and B1 to B6 are configured to include three LEDs, respectively. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be composed of one LED or may be composed of an arbitrary number of LEDs. Further, the effect lamps A and B are not limited to those installed as shown in FIG. 1, but are installed only on the left side of the liquid crystal display 51, only on the right side, or only on the upper part. It may be installed on the right side and the left side.

[About the degree of expectation when a prize occurs]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the advantage for the player is that the first prize (weak watermelon prize) occurs and the second prize (weak cherry prize) occurs. , CZ winning expectation is different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of payouts may be different as an advantage between the occurrence of the first prize and the occurrence of the second prize. Further, it is not limited to CZ, and the rate at which the determination to grant AT is made may be different. In addition, cherries and watermelons are roles that can be won at the same time as the bonus, and the ratio of winning at the same time as the bonus may be higher when the cherry is won than when the watermelon is won.

[About battle production and production at the time of winning]
In the present embodiment, an example of executing the winning effect in the advantageous section normal is described in FIG. 13, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning effect as described in FIG. 13 is executed in CZ or the like. You may. Further, in FIG. 14, an example of executing various effects associated with a battle effect in CZ has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and various effects associated with a battle effect as described in FIG. 14 are executed in an advantageous section normal or the like. You may do so.

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

The pachinko gaming machine plays a game by operating a ball striking operation handle into a gaming area provided on the gaming board to drive a pachinko ball, which is a gaming medium. In the pachinko gaming machine, when the pachinko ball passes through the starting area provided in the gaming area, it is determined whether or not to generate a big hit based on the extracted random numbers. Upon passing through the starting area, the image display device displays the effect symbol in a variable manner. When a big hit is made, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a result of the variable display. After the big hit, it is controlled to the big hit game state. After the jackpot game state ends, it may be controlled to the probability change state according to the jackpot type. Probability change control is executed in which the probability that the probability change state display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than that in the normal state. When applied to a pachinko gaming machine, for example, when a prize is awarded to each winning opening, the light emitting means may be made to emit light in a color corresponding to the winning opening. Further, even if a specific video suggesting that a big hit is confirmed in the reach production is played back at a specific trigger, and the predetermined video is repeatedly played back when the playback time of the specific video reaches a predetermined time. good. Further, when a specific trigger occurs, a specific sound corresponding to the specific video may be output, and when the specific trigger occurs, the light emission control of the light emitting means may be performed based on the special light emission pattern.

In addition, various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the above-described embodiments and modifications can be appropriately combined.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 slot machine, 1a housing, 1b front door, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 see-through window, 4 medal insertion part, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8
C, 8R stop switch, 9 medal payout exit, 11 credit display, 12 game auxiliary display, 13 game display, 57A, B production lamp, 28L, 28C, 28R
Reel backlight, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 53, 54 speakers, 56 production switch, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that plays games
Video playback means for playing video and
Sound output control means for controlling sound output and
A light emitting control means for controlling light emission of the light emitting means is provided.
The video reproduction means reproduces a specific video when a specific trigger occurs, and repeatedly reproduces the predetermined video when the reproduction time of the specific video reaches a predetermined time.
The sound output control means starts output control of the specific sound when the specific trigger occurs, and after the reproduction time of the specific video reaches the predetermined time, the predetermined video is reproduced a predetermined number of times. Before finishing the output control of the specific sound,
The light emission control means
When the specific trigger is reached, the light emission control of the light emitting means is performed based on the special light emitting pattern, and then the light emitting control of the light emitting means is repeatedly performed based on the specific light emitting pattern.
By setting a command value for the light emitting means based on the light emitting pattern including the special light emitting pattern and the specific light emitting pattern, the light emitting control of the light emitting means is performed.
The last command value in the special light emission pattern is smaller than the command value immediately before the last command value, that is, the gaming machine. A gaming machine that plays games
Video playback means for playing video and
Sound output control means for controlling sound output and
A light emitting control means for controlling light emission of the light emitting means is provided.
The video reproduction means reproduces a specific video when a specific trigger occurs, and repeatedly reproduces the predetermined video when the reproduction time of the specific video reaches a predetermined time.
The sound output control means starts the output control of the specific sound when the specific trigger occurs, and ends the output control of the specific sound before the reproduction time of the specific video reaches the predetermined time.
The light emission control means
When the specific trigger is reached, the light emission control of the light emitting means is performed based on the special light emitting pattern, and then the light emitting control of the light emitting means is repeatedly performed based on the specific light emitting pattern.
By setting a command value for the light emitting means based on the light emitting pattern including the special light emitting pattern and the specific light emitting pattern, the light emitting control of the light emitting means is performed.
The last command value in the special light emission pattern is smaller than the command value immediately before the last command value, that is, the gaming machine.

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