JP5140750B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that emits a predetermined settlement sound while a game medium is paid out based on an operation of a settlement switch.

Conventionally, this type of gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, is limited to a predetermined maximum number of credits (for example, 50) for inserted game medals or game medals scheduled to be paid out by winning a winning combination. Those which are formed so as to be electronically storable are known. In addition, such a slot machine is provided with a settlement switch for canceling the storage. By operating the settlement switch, the electronic storage is canceled and all the stored game medals are stored. It is to be paid out.
On the other hand, the slot machine as described above is provided with a medal sensor for detecting an inserted game medal. This medal sensor is composed of an optical sensor, and when the inserted game medal passes the medal sensor, the game medal is detected and the inserted game medal is counted. Yes. The game medals detected by the medal sensor are stored as described above.

  However, in such a slot machine, a so-called Goto teacher often performs an illegal act of storing game medals by causing the above-described medal sensor to malfunction. Specifically, an illegal act of inserting a thin plate from a game medium insertion port for inserting a game medal and reciprocating the thin plate at the position where the medal sensor is installed, causing the medal sensor to detect incorrectly. Has been done. Also, in recent years, a so-called Clemence, a thin plate-like device with an LED at the tip, is inserted from the game medium slot, and the LED is blinked at the medal sensor installation position, so that the medal sensor detects it incorrectly. There is also a fraudulent act that causes

Then, after illegally storing game medals as described above, operating the checkout switch and paying out the stored game medals will illegally acquire game medals. It was a serious problem.
Therefore, in order to solve such problems, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1 below, a payout sound when a game medal is paid out by operating a settlement switch, and a winning combination win There is provided a slot machine in which a payout sound when a game medal is paid out is set differently.

JP 2005-287882 A

In the slot machine as described above, when a checkout switch is operated, a high-volume payout sound or flashy sound can be surely recognized that a game medal is paid based on the operation of the checkout switch. A warning sound or the like will be emitted.
However, for example, even when a small amount of game medals are paid out, if the sound is always output as described above, it not only disturbs the surrounding players, but also the person who operates the checkout switch is uncomfortable. There was a problem that there was a risk of feeling.
Therefore, the present invention has been made under the circumstances described above, and the object thereof is as follows.

In other words, it is possible to output an appropriate adjustment sound according to the situation when the game medium is adjusted, and it is very easy to recognize the change in the adjustment sound output when the game medium is paid out. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of accurately grasping the situation when a game medium is paid out.
In addition to the above purpose, it is possible to effectively prevent illegal acquisition of game media and to make surrounding players feel uncomfortable with the adjustment sound output when the game medium is adjusted. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the above.

The invention described in the claims has been made to achieve each of the above-described objects, and features of each invention will be described below using embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings.
In addition, a code | symbol shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of this invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
(Claim 1)
According to the first aspect of the present invention, a gaming medium not less than a predetermined minimum bet number and not more than a predetermined maximum bet number is bet by gaming medium betting performed based on insertion of a gaming medium or operation of a predetermined switch. As a trigger, it is formed so that one game can be started, and the game medium to be inserted exceeding the maximum bet number can be stored electronically up to a predetermined maximum credit number. And at least a control device 20 for controlling the game, a sound output device 33 for outputting sound, and a settlement switch 17 that outputs a predetermined settlement signal to the control device 20 when operated. The control device 20 is provided with at least one of payout of game media being betted and payout of stored game media triggered by the output of a settlement signal. Adjusting control means 220 for performing the method, and data relating to the sound output by the sound output device 33 while the game medium is being paid out by the adjusting control means 220 (hereinafter referred to as adjusting sound data). Triggered by the output of a settlement signal, a sound data storage means 311 for storing a plurality, a sound adjustment data selection means 312 for selecting any one of the adjustment sound data from the adjustment sound data stored in the sound data storage means 311 Based on the adjustment sound data selected by the adjustment sound data selection means 312 and the adjustment sound data selection means 312 for determining a predetermined condition relating to the payout of game media, The payout sound output executing means 316 for causing the sound output device 33 to perform sound output while the payout is performed is a gaming machine.

Here, examples of the gaming machine include a slot machine in which a game is played using a game medal, and a Parrot (registered trademark) gaming machine in which a game similar to the slot machine is played using a game ball. Examples of the game medium include a disk-shaped game medal and a game ball (pachinko ball).
In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described devices and the like, but includes a rotary reel 40 displaying a plurality of symbols 46 around it, a start switch 18 for starting the rotation of the rotary reel 40, A stop switch 19 for stopping the rotation of the rotating reel 40, a game medium payout device (hopper unit 35) for paying out game media such as game medals, and informing the player of information related to the game, A lamp 32 for displaying effects, an image display device (image display unit 34), a power supply unit for supplying power to various devices, and the like can also be provided.

In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a gaming medium having a predetermined minimum bet number or more and a predetermined maximum bet number or less due to a betting of a gaming medium performed based on insertion of a gaming medium or a predetermined switch operation. Triggered by betting, it is formed so that one game can be started, and a game medium that is inserted beyond the maximum bet number can be stored electronically up to a predetermined maximum credit number. Has been.
Here, “gaming medium betting” means that a gaming medium is placed in a betting state in order to start a game. In other words, a game can be started by betting a game medium. Specifically, betting of a game medium is performed by inserting a game medium from a game medium insertion slot (medal insertion slot 14) for inserting a game medium or by operating a predetermined switch (bet switch 16). It has become.

The “minimum bet number” is the minimum number of game media that need to bet to start one game, and can be set to “1” or “3”, for example.
The “maximum bet number” is the maximum number of game media that can be betted to start one game, and can be set to “3”, for example.
The “maximum credit number” is the maximum number of game media that can be stored electronically in the gaming machine, and can be set to “50”, for example.
The control device 20 is for performing control related to a game.
Specifically, for example, when the gaming machine is a slot machine, the control device 20 generates a rotation start signal for starting rotation with respect to the rotary reel 40 when the start switch 18 is operated. When a stop switch 19 is operated, a rotation stop signal for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the stop switch 19 is output, or a predetermined signal (winning signal, The game medals are paid out from the hopper unit 35 based on a settlement signal or the like.

Further, the control device 20 can be formed so as to control an effect related to a game. Specifically, for example, when a gaming state of the gaming machine shifts to a predetermined state (for example, a special gaming state, etc.), a signal indicating that a predetermined display is performed is output to a predetermined effect device 26. Can be formed.
Further, the control device 20 can be constituted by a control board or the like. Further, the control device 20 can be constituted by a single device capable of performing both the control related to the game and the control related to the effect, or is a separate device, that is, mainly to perform the control related to the game. The game control device 21 and an effect control device 22 for mainly performing control related to effects can also be configured.

The control device 20 includes various means such as a settlement control unit 220, a sound data storage unit 311, a settlement sound data selection unit 312, a condition determination unit 314, and a settlement sound output execution unit 316, which will be described later. Is not to be done. For example, the adjusted sound data changing means 315 capable of changing the adjusted sound data selected by the adjusted sound data selecting means 312 according to the determination result by the condition determining means 314 may be provided.
The sound output device 33 is for outputting sound, and specifically, is a rendering device 26 for outputting predetermined sound based on predetermined sound data, and is constituted by a speaker or the like, for example. It is what is done.

More specifically, the audio output device 33 outputs a sound effect when a predetermined operation (for example, an operation of the start switch 18 or an operation of the stop switch 19) is performed, or a predetermined gaming state ( For example, a BGM for exciting the game is output when the game is shifted to a special game, or a sound is output when a predetermined effect (for example, a notification effect) is performed.
Further, the sound output device 33 according to the present invention is based on predetermined sound data by the adjustment sound output execution means 316 described later while the game medals are paid out (adjustment processing) by the adjustment control means 220 described later. It is configured to output a predetermined sound.

The settlement switch 17 is used to output a predetermined settlement signal to the control device 20 when operated. Note that the settlement signal output based on the operation of the settlement switch 17 is input to the control device 20.
The settlement control means 220 is triggered by the output of the settlement signal, and when a predetermined number or less of game media are betted at this time, the game media being betted is paid out or the game media is stored at this time. In the case of being played, it is for at least one of paying out the stored game media.
In other words, the settlement control means 220, when the settlement switch 17 is operated, pays out the betting game medium, pays out the stored game medium, or bets the game medium and storage. This is for paying out both of the game media being played.

Here, the “predetermined number” is not particularly limited. For example, when “3” is set as the maximum bet number, “2” can be set as the predetermined number. That is, the settlement control means 220 pays out the betting game medium when one or two game media less than the maximum bet number are bet.
In this case, the maximum bet number “3” can be set as the predetermined number. That is, the settlement control means 220 pays out the betting game medium when one, two, or three game media are bet.
In addition, when the game medium is bet and the game medium is stored, the settlement control means 220 can be operated by only one operation of the settlement switch 17 and the betted game medium and storage. Any of the game media being played can be configured to be paid out. Further, in the above case, the settlement control means 220 pays out the game medium betted by the first operation of the settlement switch 17 and pays out the game medium stored by the second operation of the settlement switch 17. It can also be formed.

The voice data storage means 311 is for storing a plurality of data (settlement sound data) relating to the voice output by the voice output device 33 while the game control means 220 is paying out the game medium. .
Specifically, the audio data storage means 311 includes a plurality of adjusted sound data set with different volumes (for example, volume “high”, volume “medium”, volume “small”, etc.), and different pitches (for example, A plurality of adjusted sound data set with a pitch “high” and a pitch “low”, different sound output patterns (for example, a pattern that repeats sound output and mute intermittently, and sounds a predetermined sound) Multiple adjusted sound data set with different patterns (for example, electronic sounds such as beeps, predetermined instrument sounds, animal sounds, human voices). Data etc. can be stored. Further, it is possible to store adjusted sound data combining various elements such as the volume and the pitch.

The adjusted sound data selection means 312 is for selecting any one of the adjusted sound data from the adjusted sound data stored in the sound data storage means 311.
That is, the adjusted sound data selection means 312 is for selecting adjusted sound data for outputting a predetermined sound to the sound output device 33. In other words, a predetermined sound based on the adjusted sound data selected by the adjusted sound data selecting means 312 is output to the sound output device 33.
Further, the adjustment sound data selection means 312 can be formed so as to select the adjustment sound data when performing sound output (for example, when payout of the game medium is started by the adjustment control means 220), Further, it may be formed so that predetermined adjustment sound data is selected in advance as initial data.

Further, the adjustment sound data selection means 312 can be formed so as to select one adjustment sound data based on a lottery or the like by a predetermined lottery means. It is also possible to form so as to always select.
The condition determination means 314 is for making a determination on a predetermined condition relating to the payout of game media triggered by the output of a settlement signal.
The adjusted sound data changing means 315 can change the adjusted sound data selected by the adjusted sound data selecting means 312 according to the determination result by the condition determining means 314. In other words, the adjusted sound data changing means 315 does not change the adjusted sound data selected by the adjusted sound data selecting means 312 depending on the determination result by the condition determining means 314.

Specifically, for example, when the predetermined adjustment sound data is selected as the initial data by the adjustment sound data selection means 312, the adjustment sound data change means 315 determines the predetermined sound according to the determination result by the condition determination means 314. Can be changed to different adjustment sound data. In addition, when the settlement control means 220 pays out the game medium, if one settlement sound data is selected by the settlement sound data selection means 312, the settlement sound data change means 315 gives the determination result by the condition determination means 314. Accordingly, the one adjustment sound data can be changed to different adjustment sound data.
More specifically, for example, when the adjusted sound data having a predetermined volume is selected by the adjusted sound data selecting means 312, the adjusted sound data changing means 315 is more than a predetermined number of games by the condition determining means 314. When it is determined that the medium is paid out, the adjustment sound data may be changed to adjustment sound data having a larger volume. The change mode by the adjusted sound data changing means 315 is not limited to this.

The adjusted sound data changing means 315 changes not only the determination result by the condition determining means 314 but also the adjusted sound data in consideration of other conditions (for example, the type of adjusted sound data currently selected). You can also
Based on the adjusted sound data selected by the adjusted sound data selecting means 312, the adjusted sound output executing means 316 outputs an audio output to the audio output device 33 while the payment control means 220 is paying out the game medium. It is for making it happen.
In other words, the adjustment sound output execution means 316 is based on the adjustment sound data selected by the adjustment sound data selection means 312 in response to the start of payout of the game medium by the adjustment control means 220. 33 starts outputting a predetermined sound, and the output of the sound is terminated when the payout control means 220 finishes paying out the game medium.

Specifically, when the adjusted sound data changing means 315 changes the adjusted sound data selected by the adjusted sound data selecting means 312, the adjusted sound output executing means 316 is based on the adjusted adjusted sound data. Then, the audio output device 33 is made to output a predetermined audio. On the other hand, when the adjusted sound data changing means 315 does not change the adjusted sound data selected by the adjusted sound data selecting means 312, the adjusted sound output executing means 316 outputs a sound based on the adjusted sound data. The device 33 is made to output a predetermined sound.
According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when the settlement switch 17 is operated, a predetermined settlement signal is output. Based on this settlement signal, the settlement control means 220 stores the betting game medium or the stored game medium. At least one of the existing game media is paid out. In addition, the condition determination unit 314 makes a determination on a predetermined condition regarding the payout of the game medium triggered by the output of the payment signal, and the adjustment sound data selection unit 312 selects according to the determination result. The adjusted settlement sound data will be changed.

Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the adjustment sound data is changed according to the determination result by the condition determination means 314, so that when the adjustment switch 17 is operated, the game medium is paid out. Based on the situation, a settlement sound can be output.
That is, it is possible to output an appropriate adjustment sound according to the situation when the game medium is adjusted.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, in addition to the above feature points, the sound data storage means 311 includes a general adjustment sound data which is a predetermined type of sound and adjustment sound data in which a predetermined volume is determined, and a general adjustment sound. Voice data of a different type from the data, or special adjustment sound data which is adjustment sound data in which at least one of the loudness larger than the general adjustment sound data is determined, and the adjustment sound data selection means 312 includes: One of the general adjustment sound data and the special adjustment sound data is selected. Note that the adjustment sound data changing means 315 changes either the general adjustment sound data or the special adjustment sound data selected by the adjustment sound data selection means 312 to the other according to the determination result by the condition determination means 314. It may be formed to be changeable.

Here, the “general adjustment sound data” is adjustment sound data with a predetermined type of sound and a predetermined volume, for example, a predetermined electronic sound with a volume of “low”, etc. Is mentioned.
Further, in the general adjustment sound data, not only the sound type and volume but also other elements such as a pitch and a sound output pattern can be set.
Further, the voice data storage means 311 can store only one pattern of adjusted sound data as general adjusted sound data, or can store a plurality of patterns of adjusted sound data.

Here, the “special adjustment sound data” is adjustment sound data in which at least one of a different kind of sound from the general adjustment sound data or a volume larger than the general adjustment sound data is determined. For example, when the adjustment sound data in which a predetermined electronic sound having a volume of “low” is set is stored as the general adjustment sound data, the special adjustment sound data is a predetermined electronic sound having a volume of “high”. The adjustment sound data in which the sound is determined, the adjustment sound data in which the predetermined instrument sound having the volume “low” is determined, the adjustment sound data in which the human voice having the volume “high” is determined, and the like.
Similarly to the above, in the special adjustment sound data, not only the sound type and volume but also other elements such as a pitch and a sound output pattern can be set.

Similarly to the above, the sound data storage means 311 can store only one pattern of adjusted sound data as the special adjusted sound data, or can store multiple patterns of adjusted sound data.
Further, when the sound data storage means 311 stores a plurality of patterns of adjusted sound data as the general adjusted sound data, the adjusted sound data selecting means 312 has a predetermined A lottery means or the like can be used to select one general adjustment sound data from a plurality of patterns, or a predetermined general adjustment sound data can be selected at all times. You can also The same applies to the case where a plurality of patterns of adjusted sound data are stored as the special adjusted sound data.

Further, the adjustment sound data changing means 315 changes either the general adjustment sound data or the special adjustment sound data selected by the adjustment sound data selection means 312 to the other according to the determination result by the condition determination means 314. It is formed to be changeable.
That is, the adjusted sound data changing means 315 can change the general adjusted sound data selected by the adjusted sound data selecting means 312 to the special adjusted sound data according to the determination result by the condition determining means 314. It is. Further, the adjusted sound data changing means 315 can change the special adjusted sound data selected by the adjusted sound data selecting means 312 to general adjusted sound data according to the determination result by the condition determining means 314. It is.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the adjustment sound data selection means 312 selects either the general adjustment sound data or the special adjustment sound data. Then, according to the determination result by the condition determination unit 314, either the general adjustment sound data or the special adjustment sound data selected by the adjustment sound data selection unit 312 is changed to the other.
That is, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the adjustment sound data selected by the adjustment sound data selection means 312 is changed, at least one of the voice type and the volume is changed. .
Therefore, it is possible to very easily recognize the change in the adjustment sound that is output when the game medium is paid out by operating the payment switch 17, and when the game medium is paid out. It becomes possible to grasp the situation accurately.

  In addition to the above-mentioned features, the control device 20 further includes a normal game control means 60 for controlling a normal game, which is a general game, and a player rather than a normal game in a predetermined period. Special game control means 70 for controlling a special game that can give a large profit to the game, and when the special game control means 70 ends the special game, the start of the next game is made impossible, A stop unit 250 for outputting a settlement signal, and the condition determination unit 314 is configured to determine whether or not the settlement signal is output by the stop unit 250, and the settlement sound data selection The means 312 selects the general adjusted sound data when the condition determination means 314 determines that the adjustment signal is output by the stop means 250, and the condition determination means 314 selects the adjustment When it is determined that the signal is not output by the stopping means, the special adjustment sound data is selected, and the adjustment sound output execution means 316 is selected by the adjustment sound data selection means 312 to obtain the general adjustment sound data. If selected, the sound output based on the general adjustment sound data is performed. If the special adjustment sound data is selected by the adjustment sound data selection means 312, the sound output based on the special adjustment sound data is performed. It is formed so that it may perform.

The stopping means 250 is for making it impossible to start the next game and outputting a predetermined settlement signal when the special game control means 70 ends the special game. In other words, the stop means 250 is for interrupting the game when the special game ends, and for causing the settlement control means 220 to pay out the stored game media.
According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the payout of the game medium is not performed by the stopping means 250 when the special game ends, and the adjusted sound data selecting means 312 is determined at the time of determination by the condition determining means 314. When the general adjustment sound data is selected by the above, the general adjustment sound data is changed to the special adjustment sound data. On the other hand, the payout of the game medium is performed by the stop means 250 triggered by the end of the special game, and the special adjustment sound data selection means 312 selects the special adjustment sound data at the time of determination by the condition determination means 314. If so, the special adjustment sound data is changed to general adjustment sound data.

That is, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the game medium is not paid out by the stop means 250 at the end of the special game, a predetermined sound based on the special adjustment sound data is output. It will be. On the other hand, when the game medium is paid out by the stop means 250 with the end of the special game as a trigger, a predetermined sound based on the general settlement sound data is output.
Here, since the special adjustment sound data has a different volume from the general adjustment sound data or a volume larger than the general adjustment sound data, the payout of the game medium performed by a method other than the stop means 250 (for example, The payout of the game medium based on the operation of the settlement switch 17 is conspicuous and can be easily recognized. On the other hand, the payout of the game medium performed by the stop means 250 is not conspicuous and the range in which the adjustment sound can be heard is narrowed, so that the influence of the adjustment sound on the surroundings is reduced.

This makes it possible to effectively prevent illegal acquisition of game media and to make surrounding players feel uncomfortable with the adjustment sound output at the time of adjustment of the game media. It can be prevented.
(Claim 2)
The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that, in addition to the features of the invention according to claim 1, the condition determination means 314 is triggered by the output of the adjustment signal that is not the adjustment signal output by the stop means 250. It is formed so that it can be determined whether or not the number of game media to be paid out is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, and the adjusted sound data selection means 312 is controlled by the condition determination means 314 by the condition determination means 314. When it is determined that the number of media is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the special adjustment sound data is selected. When it is determined that the number of game media is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the general adjustment sound data is selected. It is formed so as to be selected.

Here, the predetermined number can determine only one pattern or a plurality of patterns. When the predetermined number of the plurality of patterns is determined, the condition determination unit 314 determines whether or not the number of game media paid out by the settlement control unit 220 is greater than or equal to the predetermined number based on each pattern. The adjustment sound data changed by the adjustment sound data changing means 315 can be made different depending on the determination result.
Specifically, for example, “10” and “20” are determined as predetermined numbers, and the number of game media paid out by the settlement control unit 220 by the condition determining unit 314 is “10” or more and “20”. If it is determined that the number of the game media is less than that, the adjustment sound data changing means 315 changes the general adjustment sound data to the predetermined special adjustment sound data, while the number of game media paid out by the adjustment control means 220 is “20”. If it is determined as above, the adjustment sound data changing means 315 is configured to change the general adjustment sound data to the special adjustment sound data in which a volume larger than the predetermined special adjustment sound data is set. Can do.

That is, when the number of game media to be paid out by the settlement control means 220 is large, it can be formed so that a sound with a larger volume is output.
It should be noted that the adjustment mode of the adjustment sound data by the adjustment sound data changing means 315 is not limited to this, and for example, it can be formed so that a voice having a higher pitch is output, and the sound output pattern It is also possible to form so as to output a voice that is greatly different.
According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the number of game media paid out by the settlement control means 220 is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, and the general settlement sound data is selected by the settlement sound data selection means 312 at the time of determination by the condition determination means 314. If it is selected, the general adjustment sound data is changed to special adjustment sound data. On the other hand, the number of game media paid out by the settlement control means 220 is not more than a predetermined number (that is, less than the predetermined number), and the special settlement sound data is selected by the settlement sound data selection means 312 at the time of determination by the condition determination means 314. Is selected, the special adjustment sound data is changed to general adjustment sound data.

That is, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, when the number of game media paid out by the settlement control means 220 is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, a predetermined sound based on the special settlement sound data is output. On the other hand, when the number of game media paid out by the settlement control means 220 is less than a predetermined number, a predetermined sound based on the general settlement sound data is output.
Here, since the special adjustment sound data has a different volume from the general adjustment sound data or a volume larger than that of the general adjustment sound data, payout of a predetermined number or more of game media is conspicuous and can be easily recognized. It becomes possible to do. On the other hand, the payout of less than a predetermined number of game media is inconspicuous and the range in which the adjusted sound can be heard is narrowed, so the effect of the adjusted sound on the surroundings is reduced.

  This makes it possible to effectively prevent illegal acquisition of game media and to make surrounding players feel uncomfortable with the adjustment sound output at the time of adjustment of the game media. It can be prevented.

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below.
That is, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can output an appropriate adjustment sound according to the situation when the game medium is adjusted. In addition, it is possible to very easily recognize the change in the adjustment sound output when the game medium is paid out, and to accurately grasp the situation when the game medium is paid out. A possible gaming machine can be provided. Furthermore, the gaming machine that can effectively prevent the illegal acquisition of game media and can prevent surrounding players from feeling uncomfortable due to the adjustment sound output when the game medium is adjusted. Can be provided.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an outline of input and output of the control device of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an outline of a settlement sound output control means of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an external front view showing the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flow showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flow showing an outline of lottery processing among operations of the slot machine. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an outline of reel rotation stop processing in the operation of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing an outline of the adjusted sound output processing among the operations of the slot machine.

Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Slot machine 10)
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a slot machine 10 that is a medal gaming machine, and uses a disk-shaped gaming medal as a gaming medium.
As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 10 has a box-shaped housing 11. The casing 11 is formed with a display window 12 facing the player. Further, on the display window 12, see the symbol 46 of the three rotating reels 40 provided inside the casing 11. A symbol display window 13 is formed. A medal slot 14 for inserting game medals is provided at a substantially central right portion of the slot machine 10.

In addition, a hopper unit 35 for storing game medals and paying out game medals to a player based on a game result or the like is provided inside the casing 11 of the slot machine 10. Specifically, the hopper unit 35 pays out game medals based on a winning signal output from the control device 20 described later or an input of a payment signal output by operating a payment switch 17 described later. It is formed to take out.
Further, a medal payout opening 47 for paying out game medals from the hopper unit 35 toward the player is formed in the lower part on the front side of the slot machine 10 as a result of winning.
Further, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to start one game when a gaming medium having a predetermined minimum bet number or more and a predetermined maximum bet number or less is bet. In other words, the slot machine 10 starts with one game medal (ie, one, two, or three) from the minimum bet number to the maximum bet number at the start of one game. Bet). This game medal bet can be made by directly inserting a game medal from the medal insertion slot 14 or by operating a bet switch 16 described later.

Further, the slot machine 10 is configured so that gaming medals can be stored electronically inside the gaming machine, that is, credited, up to a predetermined maximum number of credits (50). That is, the slot machine 10 is set so that game medals can be credited in the range of 0, 1, 2, 3,.
The slot machine 10 can bet a game medal by directly inserting a game medal from the medal insertion slot 14, and can be credited inside the game machine by operating the bet switch 16. It is also possible to start a game by subtracting a predetermined number of game medals from the current number of game medals (current number of credits) and replacing the game medals bet.

  When game medals are inserted from the medal slot 14, the number of game medals bet is the maximum number of game medals that can be betted to start one game (maximum bet number). If the game medal is not reached, the game medal from the medal slot 14 is accepted as a medal for betting, and the game medal is bet. If a game medal is inserted from the medal slot 14 exceeding the maximum bet number, the game medal is credited. That is, it is added to the current credit number. Then, until the current number of credits reaches 50, which is the maximum number of credits, it is added to the current number of credits by direct insertion of game medals and directly exceeds the maximum number of credits of 50, and game medals are directly inserted. Then, the game medal is formed to be returned to the player from the medal payout port 47.

Although not particularly shown in the lower part of the medal insertion slot 14 inside the casing 11, a second medal for guiding game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 14 toward the hopper unit 35 is provided. 1 passage, a second passage for branching from the middle of the first passage to guide the game medals to the medal payout port 47, a medal selector for selecting the game medals located at the branch point, Is provided. Further, in the middle of the first passage, on the downstream side of the medal selector, a closing switch 15 described later composed of a light emitting element and a light receiving element arranged so as to sandwich the first passage is provided. .
In addition, a reel unit 30 is provided inside the casing 11 of the slot machine 10. The reel unit 30 includes the rotating reel 40. Specifically, the reel unit 30 has a plurality of drive motors (not shown), and each of the rotation axes of the drive motors has a plurality of symbols 46 displayed on the surface thereof. The reel 40 is fixed. Further, the rotary reel 40 includes a left reel 43 located on the left side in FIG. 3, a right reel 45 located on the right side in FIG. 3, and a middle part located between the left reel 43 and the right reel 45. It consists of reel 44. A total of five winning lines are formed on the front side of the slot machine 10, although not shown in the drawing, three in the horizontal direction and two in the diagonal direction on the left and right diagonal lines. This winning line is a winning effective line in which winning is valid according to the number of inserted medals. Specifically, when the number of inserted game medals is 1, one of the five winning lines is the winning effective line. And when the number of inserted game medals is 2, three of the five winning lines in the horizontal direction become the winning effective lines. When the number of game medals inserted is 3, all of the five winning lines including the diagonal line are the winning effective lines.

In addition, a power supply unit is provided inside the housing 11 although not particularly illustrated. Although not specifically shown, this power supply unit includes a power supply device and a power switch for turning on the main power of the slot machine 10. Furthermore, inside the housing 11, although not particularly illustrated, various devices related to the game of the slot machine 10 (for example, the reel unit 30, the start switch 18, the stop switch 19, the checkout switch 17, etc.) are controlled, In addition, a control device 20 is provided for performing control related to the game.
(Control device 20)
Although not particularly shown, the control device 20 is configured around a CPU and includes a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like. Here, the number of CPUs is not limited to one and may be controlled by two or more CPUs. Further, the CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O, and the like may be integrated to form a one chip. Then, the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, thereby configuring the following devices (1) and (2).

(1) Game control device 21
(2) Production control device 22
The game control device 21 is for performing control related to payout of game medals based on the operation of the settlement switch 17, control of rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40 by operation of the start switch 18 and stop switch 19, etc. And for controlling the game. Details of the game control device 21 will be described later.
The effect control device 22 is for controlling the effect related to the game, and specifically, for controlling the effect device 26 such as a lamp 32 provided in the housing 11 and a speaker as the audio output device 33. belongs to. Details of the effect control device 22 will also be described later.

Here, the control device 20 is composed of a main control device and a sub-control device that operates by receiving a signal from the main control device, the game control device 21 as the main control device, and the effect control device 22 as the sub-control device. It can be formed as a control device. In this way, by separately forming a control device that performs overall game processing and a control device that performs effects, the memory allocated to effect control can be greatly increased, and only the effects can be changed. Is possible.
(Input stage)
As shown in FIG. 1, the following parts are connected to the input stage of the control device 20.
(1) Switch 15
(2) Bet switch 16
(3) Checkout switch 17
(4) Start switch 18
(5) Stop switch 19
The input stage is not limited to the parts (1) to (5) described above.

(On switch 15)
As shown in FIG. 3, the insertion switch 15 is a switch provided inside the slot machine 10 and below the medal insertion port 14, and a first path toward the hopper unit 35 by the medal selector. This is for detecting a game medal guided to That is, the insertion switch 15 is for detecting a regular game medal inserted when the medal selector is in an operating state.
(Bet switch 16)
As shown in FIG. 3, the bet switch 16 is a switch provided below the symbol display window 13 and at a substantially central left portion of the slot machine 10, and reduces the number of stored medals to bet on game medals. It is for replacing. Specifically, when the bet switch 16 is operated, a predetermined bet signal is output, and based on this bet signal, a process of replacing the stored medal with a game medal bet is performed.

  Here, the slot machine 10 can credit the inserted medals up to 50, which is the maximum credit number, in advance inside the gaming machine, and the number of gaming medals currently credited (current number of credits) is It is displayed on a numerical value display unit 31 to be described later. Then, when the current credit number is displayed on the numerical value display 31, it is possible to bet a game medal by operating the bet switch 16 instead of inserting a game medal into the medal slot 14. . That is, a start switch 18 to be described later can be operated and a game can be started. When the bet switch 16 is operated, if the current credit number is 3 or more, the display on the numerical value display 31 is subtracted by “3”, and it is treated as if three game medals are bet. As the bet switch 16, a game medal 1-bet switch and a game medal 2-bet switch can be provided.

As described above, betting of game medals can be performed by inserting into the medal insertion slot 14 or by operating the bet switch 16, but using the insertion into the medal insertion slot 14 and the operation of the bet switch 16 together. It can also be done. Specifically, for example, after one game medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 14, the bet switch 16 is operated so that the game medal can be placed in a three-bet state. Further, after two game medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 14, the bet switch 16 is operated to be in a state where three game medals are bet.
(Checkout switch 17)
As shown in FIG. 3, the settlement switch 17 is a switch provided on the left side of the bet switch 16, and outputs a predetermined settlement signal to the control device 20 when operated. Then, when the output settlement signal is input to the control device 20, the settlement control means 220, which will be described later, operates the hopper unit 35 to bet a gaming medal or credit (reserved). The game medals (that is, game medals corresponding to the current credit number) are paid out.

(Start switch 18)
The start switch 18 is a lever provided obliquely below the symbol display window 13 as shown in FIG. This start switch 18 is a reel based on the insertion of a game medal or a bet on a game medal made by operating the bet switch 16, or on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed from the previous game at the time of “Replay”. This is for starting the driving of the unit 30. Specifically, when the start switch 18 is operated, a predetermined start signal is output, and when the start signal is input to the control device 20, the control device 20 starts driving the reel unit 30, and will be described later. The winning lottery means 80 to perform the lottery of the winning combination.

Here, “replay” means that a “replay role” flag is established by the lottery of the winning lottery means 80 described later, and the “replay” symbol is By aligning on a winning line that is a predetermined position for winning a prize, in the next game, a game can be played again without newly betting a game medal.
(Stop switch 19)
As shown in FIG. 3, the stop switch 19 is a switch provided below the symbol display window 13 and substantially in the center of the slot machine 10 for stopping the driving of the reel unit 30. It is. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the stop switch 19 includes three switches corresponding to each rotary reel 40, and one stop switch 19 is provided below each rotary reel 40. Then, by operating the stop switch 19 corresponding to the rotary reel 40, the corresponding rotary reel 40 is set to stop rotating. More specifically, when the stop switch 19 is operated, a predetermined stop signal is output, and this stop signal is input to the control device 20, whereby the control device 20 stops the corresponding rotary reel 40.

Note that the stop switch 19 is configured to be operable when the rotating reel 40 starts rotating and enters a steady rotation state in which the rotation speed reaches a constant speed.
(Output stage)
As shown in FIG. 1, the following parts are connected to the output stage of the control device 20.
(1) Reel unit 30
(2) Hopper unit 35
(3) Numerical display 31
(4) Production device 26 (lamp 32, speaker 33 and image display unit 34)
The output stage is not limited to the parts (1) to (4) described above.

(Reel unit 30)
Although not specifically shown, the reel unit 30 includes three motors fixed to or supported by the frame and three rotary reels 40 fixed to the output shaft of each motor. . Although not particularly shown, each rotary reel 40 includes a rotary drum made of synthetic resin and a tape-like reel tape 42 attached around the rotary drum. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols 46 are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape 42.
A so-called start index (not shown) is formed on a part of the rotating reel 40. Then, after starting the rotation by the motor, the current position is specified by recognizing the rotation angle after detecting the start index. Thereafter, stop control is performed by stopping at a predetermined angle based on a stop signal output by operating the stop switch 19.

(Hopper unit 35)
The hopper unit 35 is provided below the inside of the housing 11, and is for paying out medals to the player based on the game result (winning winning combination, etc.), the operation of the settlement switch 17, and the like.
(Numeric display 31)
The numerical value display unit 31 is a display device composed of a 7-segment LED provided below the symbol display window 13 for displaying the current credit number, which is the number of game medals currently credited. Is. Specifically, a numerical value from 0 to 50 can be displayed on the credit display unit 31.

The numerical value display unit 31 can be formed not only to display the current number of credits but also to display other numbers related to games.
Specifically, when a game medal is paid out by inserting or winning a game medal, the numerical value display unit 31 displays an addition up to the maximum credit number “50” and operates the bet switch 16. Subtraction is displayed. Further, when the settlement switch 17 is operated in a state where no game medals are bet, the displayed number of game medals are paid back and the display becomes zero.
(Director 26)
The effect device 26 performs various effects such as notifying the player of a prize or the like, triggered by the input of the signal output from the effect control device 22. Specifically, the rendering device 26 includes a lamp 32 formed around the symbol display window 13 and an image display unit 34 that is a window provided above the symbol display window 13.

The image display unit 34 is used to display a winning notification and other effects using a liquid crystal display device, a CRT, a dot matrix, or the like. Note that the image display unit 34 is not limited to the above, and for example, a rotary reel dedicated to the production may be provided, and the production may be displayed by the design or characters of the reel. The lamp 32 is for notifying a winning or the like by lighting or blinking of the light emitter.
In addition, the production device 26 in the present embodiment includes a speaker as the audio output device 33 for outputting audio triggered by the input of a signal for audio output output from the production control device 22. . This speaker is provided at the lower front of the slot machine 10.

The speaker 33 as the sound output device notifies the winning by outputting a predetermined winning sound, outputs a sound for exciting a game in a BB game, which will be described later, or based on the operation of the checkout switch 17 For example, a predetermined settlement sound is output while the payout is performed.
Specifically, for example, when a transition is made to a predetermined gaming state (for example, a BB game) or a predetermined winning combination is won, the game control device 21 sends a BB game start signal or a winning signal to the effect control device 22. Output to. Then, the effect control device 22 selects predetermined effect data, triggered by the input of the signal, and outputs a control signal based on the effect data to the effect device 26. Then, the effect device 26 executes an effect based on the effect data, triggered by the input of the signal output from the effect control device 22.

Further, when the settlement switch 17 is operated, a settlement signal is output to the effect control device 22. Then, the production control device 22 outputs a control signal based on the adjusted sound data selected by the adjusted sound data selection means 312 described later to the speaker (sound output device 33), triggered by the input of the signal. Then, the speaker (voice output device 33) outputs a predetermined voice based on the adjusted sound data, triggered by the input of the output signal.
(Game control device 21)
The game control device 21 performs control related to payout of game medals based on the operation of the settlement switch 17, lottery of winning combination, and control of rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40 by operation of the start switch 18 and the stop switch 19. Is for. And this game control apparatus 21 functions as a means from the following (1) to (9), as shown in FIG.

(1) Normal game control means 60
(2) Special game control means 70
(3) Winning lottery means 80
(4) Carry-over means 90
(5) Stop control means 160
(6) Winning determination means 190
(7) Bet counter 200
(8) Credit counter 210
(9) Settlement control means 220
(10) Stopping means 250
Note that the game control device 21 is not limited to the means (1) to (10) described above, and may include other means.

(Normal game control means 60)
The normal game control means 60 is for causing a normal game to be performed.
That is, when the start switch 18 is operated on the condition that a game medal is betted by inserting a game medal or pressing the bet switch 16, or on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed from the previous game at the time of “Replay”, A lottery for winning combination is performed by a winning lottery means 80 described later, and the reel unit 30 is driven to start rotation of the three rotary reels 40.
Thereafter, when one predetermined stop switch 19 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the stop switch 19 is stopped.

When all three stop switches 19 have been operated, the rotation of the three rotary reels 40 is stopped. At this time, when a predetermined winning symbol is stopped on a predetermined winning line of the display window 12, a predetermined number of game medals are paid out via the hopper unit 35. Instead of paying out game medals, credit may be given.
For winning, a small role winning with a payout of game medals due to winning, a replaying game winning that allows a game to be replayed without a new game medal being paid out, and a normal game during a predetermined number of game periods It has special gamer winnings that can execute special games that can give players greater profits. The small combination is provided with a plurality of winning combinations with different numbers of payout medals, such as a five-piece combination, a ten-piece combination and a fifteen-piece combination.

Then, when the lottery result of the winning determination is a winning combination of a small role winning, a re-game winning or a special gaming winning, a winning flag corresponding to the winning is established. Then, while the predetermined winning flag is established, when all the rotating reels 40 are stopped, the winning combination is achieved on the condition that the combination of the symbols 46 related to the winning line is aligned on the predetermined winning line, the payout of game medals, and the player It is formed so that a special game advantageous to can be performed.
(Special game control means 70)
The special game control means 70 is for causing a special game to be performed based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means 80 described later.

The special game is roughly divided into the following games.
(1) Specific introduction game (big bonus game, hereinafter referred to as BB game)
(2) Specific game (regular bonus game, hereinafter referred to as RB game)
(3) Specified winning game (Jack game, hereinafter referred to as JAC game)
Note that the RB game may be played during the BB game, or may be played alone even when the BB game is not being played. The JAC game is played during the RB game. Further, the special game is not limited to the above-described games (1) to (3).

As shown in FIG. 1, the special game control means 70 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Specific introduction game control means 71
(2) Specific game control means 72
(Specific introduction game control means 71)
The specific introduction game control means 71 is for controlling the BB game.
Specifically, in the normal game, although not particularly illustrated, for example, when three symbols such as “7” are arranged on the winning line, for example, 15 game medals are paid out through the hopper unit 35. At this time, the BB game is started. Note that the game medal may not be paid out when three symbols such as “7” are arranged on the winning line.

When shifting to the BB game, the game is started with a bet of up to three game medals as in the normal game, and when the rotation of the three rotary reels 40 is stopped, whether the winning symbols are aligned on the winning line? Depending on whether or not, a game medal is paid out.
Therefore, during the BB game, a lottery including a small role is performed every time as in a normal game. However, when the specific winning symbols for shifting to the RB game are arranged on the winning line during the BB game, the game shifts to the RB game thereafter.
Normally, during the BB game, the transition to the RB game is performed, for example, up to three times. Therefore, after the first RB game is finished, the same as the normal game as described above. A lottery and control are performed.

In the BB game, the BB game is ended when the RB game in the BB game is completed a predetermined maximum number of times, for example, three times, or the normal game in the BB game is ended a predetermined maximum number of times, for example, a maximum of 30 times. It is.
Note that this BB game is paid out during the BB game without prescribing the termination conditions (end of the maximum number of RB games during the BB game, end of the maximum number of normal games during the BB game) as described above. When the number of played medals reaches a predetermined number (for example, 465), the game can be ended.
(Specific game control means 72)
The specific game control means 72 is for controlling the RB game.

Specifically, when a transition is made to the RB game, one game medal is inserted, and a specified winning game (JAC game) that is awarded when a predetermined symbol 46 of the rotating reel 40 is aligned on the center line of the display window 12. Is done. In the RB game, a JAC game for determining whether or not to win can be performed up to 12 times, of which a maximum of 8 times can be won. In other words, the RB game is ended by winning a maximum of 8 times or ending a maximum of 12 JAC games.
(Winning lottery means 80)
The winning lottery means 80 performs a lottery regarding the winning combination based on a predetermined lottery probability. As shown in FIG. 1, the winning lottery means 80 roughly comprises the following means.

(1) Random number generation means 81
(2) Random number extraction means 82
(3) Winning judgment table 83
(4) Determination means 84
(5) Determination table selection means 85
(6) Winning flag establishment means 86
The winning lottery means 80 is not limited to the above (1) to (6).

(Random number generator 81)
The random number generation means 81 generates a random number for winning lottery within a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal number).
(Random number extraction means 82)
The random number extraction means 82 extracts the random number generated by the random number generation means 81 under a predetermined condition (for example, operation of the start switch 18). This extracted random number is used as extracted random number data.
Here, the “random number generating means” is configured by using a counter that adds a certain number of numbers one by one at a high speed in addition to a means that can generate a random number by an average sampling method as a soft random number. You can also. For example, a counter in which numbers in the range of 0 to 16383 are sequentially repeated about 7 million times per second can be considered. The “random number extraction means” reads the counter number at the timing when the start switch 18 is pressed.

If formed in this way, the “random number generating means” does not generate random numbers, but the numbers extracted by the “random number extracting means” have a distribution like random numbers. As described above, a means for obtaining a number indicating a distribution such as a random number as a result is considered to be included in the “random number generating means” or the “random number extracting means”.
(Winning judgment table 83)
The winning determination table 83 has a winning area for each winning item in the entire random number area taken by the random number generating means 81.
Here, as the winning determination table 83, a normal game table used for a normal game and a special game table used for a special game (BB game table, RB game table) every time the game specifications of the slot machine 10 are set. And are provided. The normal gaming table is a table in which a BB game winning as a special gaming winning, an RB game winning as a special gaming winning, other small winning winning areas, and a lost area are set at a predetermined ratio. Among the special game tables, the BB game table is a table in which the RB game winning combination, other small role winning areas, and the loss area are set at a predetermined ratio. The table is a table in which a JAC game winning combination and a loss area are set at a predetermined ratio.

(Determination means 84)
Based on the extracted random number data extracted by the random number extracting means 82 and the lottery probability data in the winning determination table 83, the determining means 84 is a winning consisting of the winning area of each winning item in the entire random number area taken by the random number generating means 81. The winning area corresponding to the winning area to which the extracted random number data belongs is determined by collating with the determination area data. As a result of the determination by the determination means 84, if the extracted random number data belongs to the winning area of the predetermined winning combination, the lottery result is “winning”, and if the extracted random number data belongs to the losing area, the lottery result is “lost”. Become.
(Judgment table selection means 85)
The determination table selection means 85 corresponds to the setting of the medal payout rate (payout rate, that is, the ratio of the total number of payout medals to the total number of inserted medals) in the gaming machine, the bet number of game medals, the game state, etc. This is for selecting and determining the winning determination table 83 used for the lottery of the winning determination. For example, when an RB game combination is won, the normal game table is changed to the RB game table in the special game table.

(Winning flag establishment means 86)
The winning flag establishment means 86 is for establishing a winning flag when the determination result of the determining means 84 is winning.
Here, the winning flag is a memory portion that stores “winning” and “losing” data in the control device 20. The winning flag includes a small role winning flag that is established when the lottery result of the winning determination is a small role winning, and a special gaming player winning flag (BB flag, which is established when the lottery result is a special gaming player winning). RB flag).
(Carry-over means 90)
The carry-over means 90 is for carrying over the special winning flag (BB flag, RB flag) established by the winning flag establishment means 86 after the next game when the lottery result is a special game winning combination.

As described above, the winning flag includes the small winning combination flag that is established when the lottery result of the winning determination is the small winning combination, and the special gaming agent winning flag (BB that is established when the lottery result is the special gaming player winning. Flag, RB flag).
As a general rule, this winning flag is extinguished by winning the winning combination. However, although the special game combination winning flag is established by the lottery, the combination of the stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 is a special game combination winning mode (for example, three symbols “7” constituting the BB game combination are “7”). Is not matched, the carry-over means 90 is set so that the right to establish a special game combination winning flag is carried over to subsequent games. Note that the small role winning flag is not carried over to the next game of the right to establish the winning flag when the winning is not made in the game in which the winning flag is established.

(Stop control means 160)
The stop control means 160 is for controlling the rotation stop of the rotary reel 40 based on the operation of the stop switch 19 based on the winning determination result of the winning lottery means 80. That is, with the design 46 of the rotating reel 40 that can be immediately stopped at a predetermined position when the stop switch 19 is pressed as a reference design, the rotating reel 40 is stopped in the range from the reference design to the design 46 when moving 5 frames in the rotation direction. In this range of 5 frames, where to stop is determined based on the winning determination result.
Specifically, the stop control means 160 has at least a stop control data storage means and a stop control change means (not shown), and when the winning flag is established, the symbol corresponding to the winning is established. Control is performed so that the other symbols 46 do not stop so that (winning symbol) stops on the winning line as much as possible, and the stop symbol is determined within the range of the five frames. That is, the design 46 to be stopped is controlled so as to stop as much as possible within the range of 5 frames (pull-in control), and the design 46 that should not be stopped is controlled so as not to be stopped (kicking control). On the other hand, when the winning flag is not established, the kicking control is performed so that the stop symbol does not become any winning form.

  A stop table may be provided as the stop control data. The stop table defines on the table for each symbol according to a predetermined condition how many frames are rotated from a predetermined symbol to stop the rotating reel 40. Specifically, when the winning flag is established, the stop position is determined in advance on the table so that the symbols 46 corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the effective pay line. It is equipped with. In addition, when the winning flag is not established, the stop position is determined in advance on the table so that other winning symbols are not aligned on the effective winning line, and a kind of so-called kick setting is provided. is there.

The stop control changing means is for determining predetermined setting data for each game based on the lottery result of the winning determination. In other words, if the winning determination result of the winning lottery means 80 is lost, the data set so as to kick any winning symbol from the effective winning line is selected, and the winning determination result of the winning lottery means 80 is a predetermined result. When winning the winning combination, the winning symbol is drawn on the effective winning line as much as possible, and data set so as to kick the symbols other than the winning symbol so as not to be in the winning mode is selected.
(Winning determination means 190)
The winning determination means 190 is for performing a winning process based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means 80 and the stop symbol of the rotary reel 40. In other words, when the lottery result of the winning determination is won for a predetermined winning combination and the winning symbols related to the winning are aligned on the predetermined winning active line and stopped, a winning signal is output. Has been.

The winning signal is sent to various means. For example, the hopper unit 35 pays out a predetermined number of game medals based on a winning signal, and the effect control device 22 executes a winning effect. Further, the normal game control means 60 starts a re-game based on the re-game winning signal, and the special game control means 70 starts a special game based on the special winning signal.
(Bet counter 200)
The bet counter 200 is for storing the number of game medals being bet. The value stored in the bet counter 200 indicates the number of game medals bet.

That is, when the value of the bet counter 200 is a positive number (that is, when it is “1” or more), a game medal is bet. When the value of the bet counter 200 is “0”, no game medal is bet.
Further, as described above, the slot machine 10 can bet up to three game medals, which is the maximum bet number. Therefore, the upper limit value of the bet counter 200 is “3” which is the maximum bet number. In other words, the upper limit value of the bet counter 200 indicates the maximum number of bets in the slot machine 10.
Further, the value of the bet counter 200 is incremented by one by a predetermined adding means every time one game medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 14 is detected by the insertion switch 15.

  The value of the bet counter 200 is incremented by 1 by a predetermined adding means every time a 1 bet signal is output based on the operation of the bet switch 16. The bet switch 16 can be operated when a value of a credit counter 210 described later is “1” or more. In the present embodiment, when the bet switch 16 is operated, one bet signal is output a maximum of three times with the value stored in the credit counter 210 as the upper limit. The value of the counter 200 is added up to 3 by a predetermined adding means. Further, the 1-bet signal that is output when the value of the bet counter 200 is “3”, which is the maximum bet number, is configured to be invalid.

When the value of the bet counter 200 reaches “1”, which is the minimum bet number, by the above addition, the start switch 18 can be operated, that is, the game can be started.
Further, when the start switch 18 is operated, the value of the bet counter 200 is formed to be cleared to zero by a predetermined reset means.
(Credit counter 210)
The credit counter 210 is for storing the number of game medals credited. The value stored in the credit counter 210 indicates the number of game medals currently credited (that is, the current credit number).

That is, when the value of the credit counter 210 is a positive number (that is, when the value is “1” or more), the game medal is credited. When the value of the credit counter 210 is “0”, the game medal is not credited.
As described above, since the slot machine 10 can credit up to 50 game medals, which is the maximum credit number, the upper limit value of the credit counter 210 is “50” which is the maximum credit number. In other words, the upper limit value of the credit counter 210 indicates the maximum number of credits in the slot machine 10.
The value of the credit counter 210 is decremented by 1 by a predetermined subtracting means every time a 1 bet signal is output based on the operation of the bet switch 16.

(Settlement control means 220)
The settlement control means 220, triggered by the output of the settlement signal, pays out the game medals bet if a predetermined number or less of game medals are betted at this time, or credits (stores) the game medals at this time. ) Is for paying out a credited game medal.
In other words, when the settlement switch 17 is operated, the settlement control unit 220 pays out at least one of the game medals bet or the credited game medals at this time point. The hopper unit 35 is operated.

In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the settlement control means 220 has a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of game medals bet when the settlement switch 17 is operated. When the game medal is credited, only the bet game medal is paid out. That is, in the above case, the credited game medal is not paid out. Then, the settlement control means 220 pays out the credited game medals by operating the settlement switch 17 in a state where no game medals are bet.
Specifically, the settlement control means 220 sets the value of the bet counter 200 at this point of time as “when the settlement signal output by operating the settlement switch 17 is input to the game control device 21. When it is “1”, “2” or “3”, the hopper unit 35 is operated so that game medals corresponding to the value of the bet counter 200 are paid out.

In addition, the settlement control means 220 is triggered when the settlement signal output by operating the settlement switch 17 is input to the game control device 21, and the value of the bet counter 200 at this time is “0”. When the value of the credit counter 210 is “1” or more, the hopper unit 35 is operated so as to pay out the game medals corresponding to the value of the credit counter 210, that is, the current credit number.
In addition, when the settlement signal is input to the game control device 21, the settlement control means 220 has a value of “0” for the bet counter 200 and a value of “0” for the credit counter 210. The hopper unit 35 is not operated. That is, the game medals are neither bet nor credited, so that the game medals are not paid out.

If the predetermined number is two, the bet is made only when one or two game medals are bet at the time when the settlement switch 17 is operated. Game medals will be paid out. That is, in this case, if three game medals (the maximum number of bets) are bet, even if the settlement switch 17 is operated, the betted game medals are not paid out.
(Stopping means 250)
The stop means 250, when the special game control means 70 ends the special game, makes the start of the next game impossible and outputs a predetermined settlement signal.

(Production control device 22)
The effect control device 22 is for receiving a signal from the game control device 21 and controlling an effect related to the game. Here, the game-related effects include, for example, a winning combination notification effect for notifying the player that a predetermined winning combination has been won, and a transition to a predetermined gaming state (for example, the start of a BB game). Settlement sound that outputs a predetermined sound during the payout of game medals based on the operation sound output effect when operating the start switch 18, stop switch 19, etc., the operation of the checkout switch 17, etc. For example, output production.

And the production | presentation control apparatus 22 in this Embodiment is provided with the following means, if roughly divided, as shown in FIG.
(1) Adjusted sound output control means 310
(2) Production control means 330
The effect control device 22 is not limited to the above (1) and (2), and may include other means.
(Adjustment sound output control means 310)
The adjustment sound output control means 310 is for performing control related to so-called adjustment sound output, in which a predetermined sound is output during payout of game medals performed based on the operation of the adjustment switch 17 or the like.

Then, the adjusted sound output control means 310 includes the following means when roughly classified as shown in FIG.
(1) Audio data storage means 311
(2) Adjusted sound data selection means 312
(3) Change condition storage means 313
(4) Condition determining means 314
(5) Adjusting sound data changing means 315
(6) Adjusted sound output execution means 316
The adjusted sound output control means 310 is not limited to the above (1) to (6), and may include other means.

(Voice data storage means 311)
The voice data storage means 311 is for storing a plurality of data related to the voice (settlement sound data) output by the voice output device 33 (speaker) while the game control medal is being paid out by the settlement control means 220. It is.
Specifically, the audio data storage means 311 includes a plurality of adjusted sound data set with different volumes (for example, volume “high”, volume “medium”, volume “small”, etc.), and different pitches (for example, A plurality of adjusted sound data set with a pitch “high” and a pitch “low”, different sound output patterns (for example, a pattern that repeats sound output and mute intermittently, and sounds a predetermined sound) Multiple adjusted sound data set with different patterns (for example, electronic sounds such as beeps, predetermined instrument sounds, animal sounds, human voices). Data etc. can be stored. Further, it is possible to store adjusted sound data combining various elements such as the volume and the pitch.

In addition, the sound data storage means 311 in the present embodiment includes, as the adjusted sound data, a predetermined type of sound, general adjusted sound data in which a predetermined volume is determined, and a different type of sound from the general adjusted sound data. In addition, special adjustment sound data having a volume larger than the general adjustment sound data is stored.
Specifically, the sound data storage means 311 in the present embodiment uses the adjusted sound data that is determined to output a melody with a predetermined electronic sound at a volume “low” as the general adjusted sound data. As the adjustment sound data, the adjustment sound data that is determined to output a human voice of “attention!” At a volume “high” is stored.

The general adjustment sound data and the special adjustment sound data can be provided not only in one pattern but also in a plurality of patterns.
(Adjustment sound data selection means 312)
The adjusted sound data selection means 312 is for selecting any one of the adjusted sound data from the adjusted sound data stored in the voice data storage means 311. Specifically, the adjusted sound data selection means 312 One of the sound data is selected.
Further, the adjustment sound data selection means 312 according to the present embodiment selects general adjustment sound data in advance as the initial data.

The adjusted sound data selection means 312 can be set so as to select special adjusted sound data as initial data. Further, the adjustment sound data selection means 312 does not select the adjustment sound data in advance, but selects the adjustment sound data at the timing when the adjustment switch 17 is operated (that is, at the timing when the adjustment signal is output). It can also be set as follows.
(Change condition storage means 313)
The change condition storage unit 313 stores in advance a determination value for a condition determined by a condition determination unit 314 described later. In other words, the determination value stored in advance in the change condition storage unit 313 is used for condition determination by the condition determination unit 314 described later.

The determination value stored in the change condition storage unit 313 differs depending on the condition determined by the condition determination unit 314. For example, the condition determination unit 314 determines the number of game medals to be paid out by the settlement control unit 220. When the determination is performed, a predetermined number value (for example, 10 sheets) is stored in advance as the determination value. When the condition determination unit 314 determines the elapsed time from one time point to another time point, a predetermined time value (for example, 15 seconds) is stored in advance as the determination value. The determination values stored in the change condition storage unit 313 are not limited to these.
(Condition determining means 314)
The condition determination means 314 is for making a determination on a predetermined condition relating to the payout of game medals, triggered by the output of the settlement signal.

Then, the condition determination means 314 in the present embodiment determines whether or not this settlement signal is output by the stop section 250, triggered by the output of the settlement signal.
(Adjustment sound data changing means 315)
The adjusted sound data changing means 315 can change the adjusted sound data selected by the adjusted sound data selecting means 312 according to the determination result by the condition determining means 314.
Then, the adjustment sound data changing means 315 in the present embodiment is determined by the condition determination means 314 that the adjustment signal is not output by the stop means 250, and is selected by the adjustment sound data selection means 312 at this time. If the adjusted adjustment sound data is general adjustment adjustment data, the adjustment adjustment signal is output by the stop means 250 by the condition determination means 314 while changing the adjustment adjustment data to the special adjustment adjustment sound data. If the adjustment sound data selected by the adjustment sound data selection means 312 at this time is special adjustment sound data, the special adjustment sound data is changed to general adjustment sound data. Yes.

Here, as described above, the adjusted sound data selection means 312 in this embodiment selects the general adjusted sound data in advance as the initial data. Therefore, the adjustment sound data changing means 315 in the present embodiment is selected by the adjustment sound data selection means 312 when the condition determination means 314 determines that the adjustment signal is not output by the stop means 250. The general adjustment sound data is changed to special adjustment sound data.
Here, when the adjustment sound data selection means 312 has selected the general adjustment sound data as the initial data, the condition determination means 314 determines that the adjustment signal is not output by the stop means 250. The adjusted sound data changing means 315 changes the general adjusted sound data selected by the adjusted sound data selecting means 312 to the special adjusted sound data. On the other hand, when it is determined that the settlement signal is output by the stop means 250 (that is, when it is determined that the credited game medal is paid out based on the end of the special game), the change is performed. Absent. In other words, the adjustment sound data selection means 312 keeps selecting the general adjustment sound data. (0170)
Further, when the adjustment sound data selection means 312 has selected the special adjustment sound data as the initial data, when the condition determination means 314 determines that the adjustment signal is output by the stop means 250, The adjusted sound data changing means 315 changes the special adjusted sound data selected by the adjusted sound data selecting means 312 to general adjusted sound data. On the other hand, when it is determined that the settlement signal is not output by the stop means 250, the change is not performed. That is, the adjustment sound data selection means 312 remains selected with the special adjustment sound data. (0171)
As a result, the adjustment sound data selection means 312 selects the general adjustment sound data when the condition determination means 314 determines that the adjustment signal is output by the stop means, and the condition determination means 314 adjusts the adjustment sound data. If it is determined that the signal is not output by the stopping means, the special adjustment sound data is selected.

(Settlement sound output execution means 316)
The adjustment sound output execution means 316 is based on the adjustment sound data selected by the adjustment sound data selection means 312 while the game control medal is paid out by the adjustment control means 220. This is for output.
That is, the settlement sound output execution means 316 is triggered by the start of payout of game medals by the settlement control means 220, based on the settlement sound data selected by the settlement sound data selection means 312 and the voice output device 33 ( The speaker) starts to output a predetermined sound, and the sound output ends when the payout control means 220 finishes paying out the game medal.

Specifically, the adjustment sound output execution means 316, while the general adjustment sound data is selected by the adjustment sound data selection means 312, while the game medal is paid out by the adjustment control means 220, The output device 33 (speaker) outputs a melody of a predetermined electronic sound with a volume “low”. On the other hand, when the special adjustment sound data is selected by the adjustment sound data selection means 312, the adjustment sound output execution means 316 outputs the sound output device 33 while the game control medal is being paid out by the adjustment control means 220. (Speaker) will output a human voice of “Attention!” With a volume “high”.
(Production control means 330)
The effect control means 330 is for controlling the effects by the effect device 26 other than the adjustment sound output by the adjustment sound output control means 310 described above. That is, the effect control means 300 turns on or blinks the lamp 32 based on the input of a predetermined signal output by the game control device 21, outputs a predetermined sound by a speaker as the sound output device 33, and the image display unit 34. In this mode, images such as still images and moving images are displayed.

Although not particularly shown in the drawing, the effect control means 330 is an effect data storage means (effect table) for storing effect data that is data related to the effect, and a predetermined data out of the effect data stored in the effect data storage means. Effect data selecting means for selecting effect data, effect executing means for executing effects based on the effect data selected by the effect data selecting means, and the like are provided.
In the present embodiment, for example, when the BB game is started, the game control device 21 outputs a BB game start signal to the effect control means 330. Then, the effect data selection means (not shown) in the effect control means 330 selects predetermined effect data from the effect data storage means (not shown) based on the input of the signal. A signal indicating that the data has been selected is output to an effect execution means (not shown). Then, triggered by the input of the signal, the effect execution means causes the audio output device 33 and the image display unit 34 to execute an effect based on the effect data. As a result, a predetermined sound is output by the audio output device 33, and a predetermined image is displayed by the image display unit.

(Operation of slot machine 10)
Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 having the above-described configuration will be described using the flow shown in FIGS.
First, in step 100 shown in FIG. 4, it is determined whether or not the start switch 18 has been operated. If it is determined that the start switch 18 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 101. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start switch 18 is not operated, the process returns to step 100.
In step 101, when the start switch 18 is operated, the start switch 18 is turned ON. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

In step 102, a lottery process is performed by the winning lottery means 80. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is started. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.
In step 104, when the stop switch 19 is operated, the stop switch 19 is turned ON. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 105.
In step 105, a reel rotation stop process for the rotary reel 40 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 106.

In step 106, it is determined whether or not the operation of the stop switch 19 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 has been performed by the reel rotation stop processing of the rotary reels 40. When it is determined that the operation of the stop switch 19 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 has been performed, the process proceeds to the next step 107. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation of the stop switch 19 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 is not performed, the process returns to step 104.
In step 107, it is determined whether or not the winning symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the winning line while the winning flag is established, that is, whether or not the winning symbol is won. If it is determined that a prize has been won, the winning judgment unit 190 performs a winning process, and the game ends.

Next, the lottery process in step 102 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 200, random numbers are extracted by random number extraction means 82 from random numbers generated by random number generation means 81 of winning lottery means 80. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
In step 201, the extracted random number is stored inside the random number extraction means 82. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.
In step 202, the determination table selection means 85 acquires a winning determination table 83. Then, the acquired winning determination table 83 is provided to the determination means 84. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.

In step 203, the determination unit 84 compares the extracted random number with the winning determination area data of the winning determination table 83 acquired by the determination table selection unit 85. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.
In step 204, the determination means 84 determines which winning area of the winning determination table 83 the extracted random number is included in and determines the evaluation of the lottery process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, the winning flag establishment means 86 establishes a predetermined winning flag based on the evaluation. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

In step 206, based on the establishment of the winning flag, kicking of a predetermined symbol and drawing of a predetermined symbol are set, and the lottery process is terminated.
Next, the reel rotation stop process in step 105 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 300, it is determined whether or not the kick setting has been achieved for the predetermined symbol 46. And when it determines with the setting of kicking of the predetermined | prescribed symbol 46 not being achieved, it progresses to the following step 301.
In step 301, the rotary reel 40 is rotated by one symbol. In other words, kicking is performed for one symbol 46 minutes. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 302.

In step 302, it is determined whether or not the number of symbols 46 obtained by rotating the rotary reel 40 by one symbol described above corresponds to the fourth symbol after the stop switch 19 is operated. Then, after the stop switch 19 is operated, when the number of symbols 46 shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 by one symbol is the fourth, the process proceeds to the next step 303.
In step 303, the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is stopped. Thus, the operation of the slot machine 10 from the medal insertion to the rotation stop of the rotary reel 40 is completed.
If it is determined in step 300 that the predetermined symbol 46 kicking setting has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 304.

In step 304, it is determined whether or not the drawing is set for any of the symbols 46. If it is determined that the drawing is set for any of the symbols 46, the process proceeds to the next step 305.
In step 305, it is determined whether the pull-in setting has been achieved. If it is determined that the pull-in setting has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 303.
If it is determined in step 304 that no drawing is set for any of the symbols 46, the process proceeds to step 303.
If it is determined in step 305 that the pull-in setting has not been achieved, the process proceeds to step 301.

In step 302, after the stop switch 19 is operated, if the number of symbols 46 shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 by one symbol is not the fourth, the process returns to step 300.
Next, the adjustment sound output processing performed by the adjustment sound output control means 310 will be described with reference to the flow of FIG.
In step 400, it is determined whether or not a settlement signal has been output based on the operation of the settlement switch 17 or the like. If it is determined that the settlement signal has been output, the process proceeds to the next step 401. On the other hand, if it is determined that the settlement signal is not output, the process returns to step 400.

In step 401, it is determined whether or not the settlement signal is output by the stop means 250. If it is determined that the signal is not output by the stopping means 250, the process proceeds to the next step 402. On the other hand, if it is determined that the signal is output by the stopping means 250, the process proceeds to step 407.
In step 402, it is determined whether or not the adjusted sound data selected by the adjusted sound data selection means 312 is general adjusted sound data. And when it determines with it being general adjustment sound data, it progresses to the following step 403. On the other hand, if it is determined that the data is not general adjustment sound data, that is, if it is determined that the data is special adjustment sound data, the process proceeds to step 404.

In step 403, the general adjusted sound data selected by the adjusted sound data selection means 312 is changed to special adjusted sound data by the adjusted sound data changing means 315. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 404.
In step 404, the adjusted sound output executing means 316 starts outputting predetermined sound based on the adjusted sound data selected by the adjusted sound data selecting means 312 in the sound output device 33 (speaker). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 405.
In step 405, it is determined whether or not the game medal payout by the settlement control means 220 has been completed. If it is determined that the game medals have been paid out, the process proceeds to the next step 406. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game medals have not been paid out, the process returns to step 405.

In step 406, the adjusted sound output executing means 316 ends the output of a predetermined sound based on the adjusted sound data selected by the adjusted sound data selecting means 312 in the sound output device 33 (speaker). Then, the adjustment sound output process is completed.
In step 407, it is determined whether the adjusted sound data selected by the adjusted sound data selection means 312 is special adjusted sound data. If it is determined that the data is the special adjustment sound data, the process proceeds to the next step 408. On the other hand, if it is determined that the data is not special adjustment sound data, that is, if it is determined that the data is general adjustment sound data, the process proceeds to step 404.
In step 408, the special adjustment sound data selected by the adjustment sound data selection means 312 is changed to the general adjustment sound data by the adjustment sound data change means 315. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 404.

(Summary)
According to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the settlement switch 17 is operated, a predetermined settlement signal is output, and based on this settlement signal, the settlement control means 220 plays a bet game medal, or Game medals that have been credited (stored) will be paid out. In addition, the condition determination means 314 makes a determination on a predetermined condition regarding the payout of game medals triggered by the output of the adjustment signal, and the adjustment sound data selection means 312 selects according to the determination result. The adjusted sound data is changed by the adjusted sound data changing means 315.

Therefore, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the adjustment sound data is changed according to the determination result by the condition determination means 314, so that the game medal is paid out by operating the adjustment switch 17. Based on the situation when it is played, it is possible to output a settlement sound.
That is, it is possible to output an appropriate settlement sound according to the situation when the game medal is settled.
In addition, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the adjustment sound data selection means 312 selects either the general adjustment sound data or the special adjustment sound data. Then, according to the determination result by the condition determining means 314, either the general adjusted sound data or the special adjusted sound data selected by the adjusted sound data selecting means 312 is changed to the other by the adjusted sound data changing means 315. Will be.

That is, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the adjusted sound data selected by the adjusted sound data selecting means 312 is changed by the adjusted sound data changing means 315, the sound type and the volume At least one of them will be changed.
Therefore, it is possible to very easily recognize the change in the adjustment sound that is output when the game medals are paid out by operating the payment switch 17, and when the game medals are paid out. It becomes possible to grasp the situation accurately.
Further, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a game medal is paid out by stopping, a game sound is output based on the general settlement sound data, and the settlement switch 17 is operated to play the game When the medals are paid out, the adjustment sound is output based on the special adjustment sound data.

Here, the general adjustment sound data is required to output a melody with a predetermined electronic sound at a volume “low”, while the special adjustment sound data is “attention!” At a volume “high”. Therefore, the payout of game medals due to the operation of the settlement switch 17 is conspicuous and can be easily recognized. On the other hand, when the game medal is automatically paid out by the stop means 250 based on the end of the special game, the adjustment sound is output based on the general adjustment sound data. Since it is not conspicuous and the range in which the adjustment sound can be heard is narrowed, the influence of the adjustment sound on the surroundings is reduced. (0171)
As a result, it is possible to effectively prevent illegal acquisition of game medals and to make surrounding players feel uncomfortable with the adjustment sound output when the game medals are adjusted. It can be prevented. (0172)
(Modification)
In the embodiment described above, the condition determining means 314 is formed so as to determine whether or not the number of game media paid out by the settlement control means 220 is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, and the settlement sound data selection Means 312 selects special adjustment sound data when the condition determining means 314 determines that the number of game media is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, and determines that the number of game media is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number Can be configured to select general settlement sound data.

Specifically, the change condition storage unit 313 stores a predetermined number value “20 sheets” in advance as the determination value. (0125) Then, the condition determination means 314 determines that the number of game medals to be paid out by the payment control means 220 when a payment signal output by operating the payment switch 17 is input is a predetermined number. It is what determines whether it is above. (0126)
Specifically, when the value of the bet counter 200 is 1 or more, the condition determination unit 314 determines that the value of the bet counter 200 is a predetermined number of values (20) stored in the change condition storage unit 313. Sheet) or not. That is, the condition determining means 314, when the payout game 17 is paid out by operating the settlement switch 17, the number of game medals bet is a predetermined number (20) or more. It is determined whether or not. In the present embodiment, although the predetermined number is “20” as described above, the maximum bet number is “3”. Therefore, the condition determination unit 314 always performs the settlement control unit 220 in the above case. It is determined that the number of game medals to be paid out is not more than a predetermined number (that is, less than a predetermined number). (0126)
Further, the condition determination means 314 stores the value of the credit counter 210 in the change condition storage means 313 when the value of the bet counter 200 is 0 and the value of the credit counter 210 is 1 or more. It is determined whether or not the predetermined number of sheets (20 sheets) or more. That is, the condition determining means 314, when the game medal that has been credited is paid out by operating the settlement switch 17, the number of credited game medals (that is, the current credit number), It is determined whether or not a predetermined number (20) or more. (0127)
Then, the adjustment sound data changing means 315 determines that the condition determination means 314 determines that the number of game medals to be paid out by the adjustment control means 220 is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (20), and selects the adjustment sound data at this time. When the adjustment sound data selected by the means 312 is general adjustment sound data, the general adjustment sound data is changed to special adjustment sound data, while the condition determination means 314 determines that the number of game medals is a predetermined number ( If it is determined that it is not more than 20) and the adjustment sound data selected by the adjustment sound data selection means 312 at this time is special adjustment sound data, the special adjustment sound data is changed to general adjustment sound data. It is supposed to be. (0128)
Here, as described above, the adjusted sound data selection means 312 in this embodiment selects the general adjusted sound data in advance as the initial data. Therefore, the adjustment sound data changing means 315 in this embodiment is adjusted when the condition determination means 314 determines that the number of game medals to be paid out by the adjustment control means 220 is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (20). The general adjustment sound data selected by the sound data selection means 312 is changed to special adjustment sound data.

Specifically, the adjusted sound data changing means 315 is adjusted by the adjusted sound data selecting means 312 when the condition determining means 314 determines that the value of the credit counter 210 is equal to or larger than a predetermined number (20). The selected general adjustment sound data is changed to special adjustment sound data. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the credit counter 210 is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number (20) (that is, less than the predetermined number), the change is not performed. In other words, the adjustment sound data selection means 312 keeps selecting the general adjustment sound data. (0129)
Further, when the adjusted sound data selection means 312 is set so as to select special adjusted sound data as initial data in advance, the adjusted sound data changing means 315 is controlled by the condition determining means 314 by the adjustment control means 220. When it is determined that the number of game medals to be paid out is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number (20), the special adjustment sound data selected by the adjustment sound data selection means 312 is changed to the general adjustment sound data.

Specifically, the adjusted sound data changing means 315 is determined by the condition determining means 314 that the value of the credit counter 210 is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number of values (20) (that is, less than the predetermined number of values). In this case, or when it is determined that the value of the bet counter 200 is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number (20), the special adjustment sound data selected by the adjustment sound data selection means 312 is changed to the general adjustment sound data. . On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the credit counter 210 is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (20), the change is not performed. That is, the adjustment sound data selection means 312 remains selected with the special adjustment sound data. (0130)
As a result, the adjustment sound data selection means 312 selects the special adjustment sound data when the condition determination means 314 determines that the number of game media is equal to or greater than the predetermined number. When it is determined that the number of game media is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the general settlement sound data is selected.

When the number of game medals paid out by the settlement control means 220 is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (20), a predetermined sound based on the special settlement sound data is output, and the number of game medals paid out by the settlement control means 220 is When the number is less than the predetermined number (20), a predetermined sound based on the general adjustment sound data is output. (0151)
Here, the general adjustment sound data is required to output a melody with a predetermined electronic sound at a volume “low”, while the special adjustment sound data is “attention!” At a volume “high”. Since it is determined that a human voice is output, payout of a predetermined number (20) or more of game medals becomes conspicuous and can be easily recognized. On the other hand, paying out game medals less than the predetermined number (20) is not conspicuous and the range in which the adjustment sound can be heard is narrowed, so the influence of the adjustment sound on the surroundings is reduced.

  As a result, it is possible to effectively prevent illegal acquisition of game medals and to make surrounding players feel uncomfortable with the adjustment sound output when the game medals are adjusted. It can be prevented. (0152)

10 slot machine 11 chassis
12 Display window 13 Symbol display window
14 medal slot 15 slot switch
16 Bet switch 17 Checkout switch
18 Start switch 19 Stop switch
20 Controller 21 Game controller
22 Production control device 26 Production device
30 Reel unit 31 Numerical display
32 lamp 33 Audio output device (speaker)
34 Image display 35 Hopper unit
40 rotating reel 42 reel tape
43 Left reel 44 Middle reel
45 Right reel 46
47 medal outlet
60 Normal game control means 70 Special game control means
71 Specified game control means 72 Specified game control means
80 Winning lottery means 81 Random number generating means
82 Random number extraction means 83 Winning judgment table
84 Judgment means 85 Judgment table selection means
86 Winning flag formation means 90 Carry-over means
160 Stop control means 190 Winning judgment means
200 bet counter 210 credit counter
220 Settlement control means 230 Timekeeping means
240 Game counter 250 Stopping means
310 Adjusting sound output control means 311 Voice data storage means
312 Adjusting sound data selection means 313 Change condition storage means
314 Condition determining means 315 Adjusting sound data changing means
316 Adjusting sound output execution means 330 Production control means

Claims (2)

Once a game medium bet based on the insertion of a game medium or the operation of a predetermined switch causes a game medium of a predetermined minimum bet number or more and a predetermined maximum bet number or less to be bet once The game medium is formed so as to be able to start the game, and the game medium input exceeding the maximum bet number is configured to be stored electronically up to a predetermined maximum credit number, and
A control device for controlling the game;
An audio output device for outputting audio;
A settlement switch that outputs a predetermined settlement signal to the control device by being operated;
The controller is
Normal game control means for controlling a normal game which is a general game;
Special game control means for controlling a special game that can give a player a greater profit than a normal game in a predetermined period;
When the special game control means ends the special game, the next game is disabled and the stop means for outputting a predetermined settlement signal,
With the output of the settlement signal as an opportunity, the settlement control means for at least one of paying out the betting game medium or paying out the stored game medium,
Audio data storage means for storing a plurality of data relating to audio (hereinafter referred to as adjustment sound data) output by the audio output device while the game medium is being paid out by the adjustment control means;
Adjustment sound data selection means for selecting any one of the adjustment sound data from the adjustment sound data stored in the sound data storage means;
Triggering the output of the payment signal, the condition determining means for determining a predetermined condition relating to the payout of the game medium,
Based on the adjusted sound data selected by the adjusted sound data selecting means, the adjusted sound output executing means for causing the audio output device to output sound while the payout control means is paying out the game medium, Prepared,
The voice data storage means includes a predetermined type of voice and a general adjustment sound data which is a settling sound data with a predetermined volume determined, and a different type of voice from the general adjustment sound data, or a general adjustment sound data. Storing special adjustment sound data, which is adjustment sound data for which at least one of the loud volumes is determined,
The condition determining means is formed so as to be able to determine whether or not the settlement signal is output by the stop means,
The adjustment sound data selection means selects the general adjustment sound data when the condition determination means determines that the adjustment signal is output by the cancellation means, and the condition determination means causes the adjustment signal to be canceled by the cancellation means. If it is determined that it is not output, select the special adjustment sound data,
The adjusted sound output executing means, when the general adjusted sound data is selected by the adjusted sound data selecting means, performs sound output based on the general adjusted sound data and the adjusted sound data selecting means performs the special sound data selecting means. A game machine characterized by being configured to perform voice output based on special adjustment sound data when adjustment sound data is selected. The condition determining means includes
It is possible to determine whether or not the number of game media paid out by the settlement control unit is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, triggered by the output of the settlement signal that is not the settlement signal output by the stop unit. Formed,
The adjustment sound data selection means includes:
When the condition determining means determines that the number of the game media is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the special adjustment sound data is selected, and when the number of the game media is determined not to be equal to or greater than the predetermined number The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is configured to select the general settlement sound data.

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