JP5604679B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

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  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine or a pachinko machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that can enhance the effect of the image display device of the gaming machine.

  Pachislot machines and pachinko machines are known as gaming machines. For example, in a pachislot machine as a gaming machine, after inserting a medal and operating a start lever to rotate a plurality of spinning cylinders each having a plurality of symbols, the player rotates the spinning cylinder by sequentially pressing a stop button. The winning or losing is determined depending on the state of the symbols when the is stopped. At the same time as the start lever is operated, a lottery is executed inside the gaming machine to determine whether or not a win or miss is determined, and the stop position of the spinning cylinder by the player's stop button is controlled based on the lottery result. It has come to be.

  In gaming machines, such as pachislot machines, in order to enhance the player's expectation, winning notifications and other effects are performed by displaying images on the display device, outputting sound from speakers, lighting or blinking illumination devices such as lamps, etc. It has been broken.

  In addition, a gaming data display device (also referred to as a data lamp) separate from the gaming machine is provided for each gaming machine, for example, on the upper part of the gaming machine, and displays the number of jackpots of the day, In many cases, blinking of a lamp or the like is performed to notify / notify a game machine provider or player of predetermined information or state.

  When a big win (special prize, bonus) is won during the game, the gaming machine produces a big win for the player with its own image display device or illumination device, sounds a sound effect etc. from the speaker, It appeals to the visual and auditory senses to enhance the production effect. At this time, the data lamp installed separately from the gaming machine also flashes the lamp etc. to produce a big hit. Thereby, the player can be convinced that it is a big hit, and the player is strongly aware that the gaming machine is in the special prize by seeing the effect of notifying the special prize state by the data lamp. On the other hand, if the jackpot end condition is defined by the number of acquired medals, when the specified number of acquired medals is exceeded, the jackpot state of the gaming machine is canceled and the game shifts to a normal game, etc. The jackpot effect of the image display device or the like is also ended, and the data lamp effect is also ended.

  In addition, the gaming machine is not a special prize, but is often provided with a support game that supports a player and can expect a large number of appearances by increasing the winning probability. Examples of the support game include an assist time, a replay time, and an assist replay time having both the assist time and the replay time.

  In the support game, the game mode is maintained until the player is given the right to play a predetermined number of games in a state advantageous to the player, for example, until the predetermined number of games is consumed. Is done. At this time, the image display device performs notification and production of the support game. Further, as an example, there is also an image display device that provides an effect that the data game is in the support game by blinking the data lamp at the same time. As a result, the player can play the game with a sense of security, but there is a risk that the player may become a monotonous game. For this reason, even during a support game, an effect that surprises the player by changing the effect content of the image display device of the gaming machine is also performed. For example, even if the internal processing state of the gaming machine is the support gaming state, if the presentation content of the image display device is changed or the presentation is stopped, the player changes the presentation content and stops the game machine. Will feel that the support game has ended.

  In order to maintain the interest of the gaming machine without losing the player's interest, the timing for changing the current gaming state to a gaming state with a different profit content and the profit condition effect pattern corresponding to the current gaming state Patent Document 1 discloses a pachinko gaming machine in which the timing for changing to a profit condition effect pattern corresponding to the changed gaming state is different.

JP 2004-187939 A

However, even if the image display device performs the effect that the support game has ended if it is in the support game as described above, it is an advanced player familiar with a gaming machine such as a pachislot or pachinko machine. If there is such an effect, such as an image display device differs from the player's own expectations and expectations, the state of notification by a data lamp separate from the gaming machine is confirmed to determine the true gaming mode of the gaming machine There are things to do. The advanced player recognizes that the image display device effect is just an effect, while the data lamp notification is faithfully reflected in the game mode of the gaming machine and is confident that it is reliable. Because it is.
This is because the data ramp processing is controlled by a signal from the main control unit (main board) that is determined to perform an operation based on rules, standards, etc. relating to gaming machines. Although whether or not to output can be determined in advance, the control of other specific effects is restricted, and as a result, the gaming mode of the gaming machine is faithfully reproduced. On the other hand, the processing of the image display device or the like follows the effect control by the sub-control unit (peripheral board), and the effect can be given to some extent without being restricted by the rules and standards related to the gaming machine. For this reason, the game mode is not always faithfully reproduced. Accordingly, an advanced player can confirm the state of the gaming machine (in game) by confirming the notification state by the data lamp, so the image display of the gaming machine is possible. There is a risk that the effect produced by the device will be diminished and the effect produced by the image display device may not be utilized.

  Therefore, the present invention can enhance the effect of the image display device by combining the effect timing of the image display device by the effect lottery with the effect timing of turning off and blinking by the data lamp. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can give unexpectedness to the game and can give a new sense of expectation to the effect.

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a main board having an effect execution determining means and an award signal output means, a peripheral board having an effect control means, and an effect means for executing a first effect in a special gaming state according to the effect control means. The prize signal output means is a game data display means installed outside the gaming machine for executing a second effect indicating that the gaming machine is in a special gaming state. During the continuation of the special game state, the special signal output means turns off the special signal, ends the second effect in the game data display means , the signal to end the first effect by the representation section before the predetermined condition for terminating the special game state of the game machine is satisfied by outputting the presentation control means, before In synchronization with the end of the first effect, characterized in that cause termination of the second effect by the game data display means.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the gaming machine starts the special gaming state, the effect execution determining means outputs the execution signal of the first effect to the effect control means, whereby the effect control is performed. with means to execute the first effect to the presentation means, the prize signal output means oN the grand prize signal, it is possible to execute the second production which definitive in the game data display means, wherein While the special game state is continuing, the special signal output unit turns off the special signal, ends the second effect in the game data display unit, and ends the special game state of the gaming machine. before are met, the presentation execution determination means by outputting a signal to end the first effect to the performance control unit, and the first effect by the representation section, before It said second effect by the player data display unit, but wherein the ends synchronously.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the rendering execution determining unit may perform the period from the end of the first rendering by the rendering unit until the predetermined condition for terminating the special gaming state of the gaming machine is satisfied. By outputting a signal of execution of a third effect different from the first effect to the effect control means, the effect control means causes the effect means to execute the third effect, and to the special prize signal output means. By outputting a signal for executing a fourth effect different from the second effect, the special signal output means can cause the game data display means to execute the fourth effect.

  The special gaming state of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a special prize state that is a state in which a winning probability that is advantageous to the player over the normal state is applied to determine success or failure of the winning, or replay is possible than the normal state A gaming machine characterized by being in a gaming support state in which the probability of becoming is high.

  The special gaming state of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a special prize state in which a winning probability is determined by applying a winning probability that is advantageous to the player over the normal state, and the gaming machine is When in the special prize state started in the game support state in which the probability of being able to replay is higher than the state, the production execution determination unit is configured to perform the production before the predetermined condition for ending the special prize state is satisfied. A signal for ending the first effect by the means is output to the effect control means, and a signal for ending the second effect by the game data display means in synchronization with the end of the first effect It outputs to an output means, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  The game data display means of the gaming machine according to the present invention is connected to the special signal output means via an external terminal board, and the second effect can be executed by turning on or off the lamp. The image processing apparatus includes at least one of an image display device, a speaker, and a lighting device that are integrated with the gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, by performing an effect lottery, the effects of the image display device and the data lamp disappear or change to other effects. It may be different, giving the player a surprise and giving a new sense of expectation through the performance.

  Moreover, the effect form by an image display apparatus can be heightened because the effect form by an image display apparatus and the effect form by a data lamp correspond.

  Further, by making the effect of the support game state similar to the effect timing of the special prize, the player can play the game with the same feeling as the special prize such as the big bonus even in the assist replay time state.

  In addition, the effects of the image display device and the data lamp are different from the player's own expectations and expectations. Therefore, the player is surprised, and the contents of the effect are changed in the middle, thereby giving the player a new sense of expectation. It becomes possible to have.

It is a figure showing the appearance of a gaming machine, (a) is a front view of the gaming machine, (b) is a plan view including a partially enlarged view of the gaming machine, (c) is a right side view of the gaming machine is there. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of a gaming machine. It is a front view which shows the external appearance of a data lamp. It is a functional block diagram of the control means in a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the production execution determination table used with a production execution determination means. It is a figure which shows the production data table memorize | stored in the sub-control part. It is a flowchart which shows the game start process regarding the game in a gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the normal game process in a gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the special game state in a gaming machine. (A) is a timing chart in a special prize state process, (b) is a timing chart in a support game state process. It is a flowchart which shows the support game process in a gaming machine.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment for implementing a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The gaming machine of the present invention is configured so that the contents of the effects can be changed in the middle by effect lottery, and the effect form by the image display device and the effect by the data lamp are matched. Thus, the effect of the image display device can be enhanced, the player can be surprised, and the effect can give a new sense of expectation.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the appearance of a gaming machine, (a) is a front view of the gaming machine, (b) is a plan view including a partially enlarged view of the gaming machine, and (c) is a gaming machine. It is a right view. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a cabinet 2 that is formed in a box shape and has an open front surface, and a door base 3 that is attached to the open front surface of the cabinet 2 so as to be openable and closable. The gaming machine 1 is configured such that the front portion of the door base 3 is the front.

  An image display device 9, a lighting device 10 (see FIG. 2), and a speaker 11 (see FIG. 2) are arranged on the upper portion of the door base 3 located on the front surface of the gaming machine 1. In addition, a display window is provided at the upper part of the middle stage of the door base 3 of the gaming machine 1. Through this display window, each outer peripheral surface of a plurality of drums housed in the cabinet 2 can be seen. The rotating drum includes a first rotating drum 32, a second rotating drum 35, and a third rotating drum 38, which are rotatably provided, and a plurality of predetermined symbols are attached to the outer peripheral surfaces thereof. . From the display window, as an example, the three symbols of the first cylinder 32, the second cylinder 35, and the third cylinder 38 can be viewed in the vertical direction, and a total of nine symbols can be visually observed. It can be done.

  A medal slot 25, a MAXBET button (Max Bet button) 18, and a display unit 28 are provided on the upper surface of the table which is located in the middle of the door base 3 and protrudes from the front surface. Further, on the front of the protruding table, there are a start lever 19, a 1BET button (1 bet button) 17, a settlement button 20, a first cylinder stop button 21, a second cylinder stop button 22, and a third cylinder stop button 23. Are arranged with a plurality of buttons and levers. A medal tray 43 having a medal payout opening is provided at the lower portion of the door base 3.

  The image display device 9 located at the center of the upper front portion of the gaming machine 1 is composed of a liquid crystal monitor, and performs effect display, information presentation, etc. by an image to the player. A speaker 11 and a lighting device 10 are provided on the left and right upper portions of the image display device 9. The image display device 9, the speaker 11, and the lighting device 10 constitute a production means. Further, the production means may be any one of the image display device 9, the speaker 11, and the illumination device 10.

  The spinning cylinder provided in the cabinet 2 of the gaming machine 1 is composed of three pieces, each of which forms a reel shape, and is arranged horizontally in a rotatable state. The three cylinders are sequentially designated as a first cylinder 32, a second cylinder 35, and a third cylinder 38. The first cylinder 32, the second cylinder 35, and the third cylinder 38 are independent of each other. It can be rotated, and is rotated and stopped by each of the cylinder drive units (first cylinder drive unit 31, second cylinder drive unit 34, and third cylinder drive unit 37 shown in FIG. 2) that are stepping (pulse) motors. Done. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first cylinder 32, the second cylinder 35, and the third cylinder 38, and there are ten types of symbols. . In addition, the number of rotators should be three or more. The number of spinning cylinders in the gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 is three, but more than three spinning cylinders may be provided.

  In the display window in which the first torso 32, the second torso 35 and the third torso 38 are located, the symbols of the torso are made effective according to the number of medals (the number of bets) placed by the player. A valid line is set.

  The winning combination determined by the lottery process, which will be described later, and the corresponding combination of the rotator are pre-defined, and the combination of symbols is valid by judging whether the predetermined symbol combination is aligned on the active line. When they are on the line, they are determined to win.

  The medal slot 25 located in the middle of the door base 3 and provided on the upper surface of the protruding table is for inserting a predetermined number of medals before the game starts. When the start lever 19 is operated, the game is started.

  The MAXBET button 18 is for automatically inserting three medals stored in the gaming machine 1 and betting three medals before one game. Therefore, it is not necessary to insert three medals from the medal insertion slot 25 by pressing the MAXBET button 18.

  The display unit 28 is provided with a plurality of indicators for displaying the number of medals and the like with numbers, and a plurality of lamps (LEDs) for notifying the player of the state of the gaming machine 1 and the like. , A throwable LED 28a, a weight LED 28g, a start LED 28c, a replay LED 28b, a payout number display device 28e, and a stored medal number display device 28f. A start lever 19 provided in the middle of the front surface of the gaming machine 1 and provided on the front surface of the protruding table is operated at the start of the game to start rotation of each cylinder and a lottery for a winning combination.

  The 1BET button 17 is for automatically inserting one medal stored in the gaming machine 1 and betting one medal before one game. By pressing the 1BET button 17, it is not necessary to insert one medal from the medal slot 25. Further, when betting two medals, the 1BET button 17 is further pressed.

  The settlement button 20 is for paying out the internally stored (credited) medal from the medal payout opening to the medal tray 43.

  A first cylinder stop button 21 located in the middle of the front surface of the gaming machine 1 and provided near the center of the front of the protruding table is for stopping the rotation of the first cylinder 32. Similarly, The second cylinder stop button 22 is used to stop the rotation of the second cylinder 35, and the third cylinder stop button 23 is used to stop the rotation of the third cylinder 38. Each rotator stop button operates in a state in which the rotator maintains a constant speed. In addition, a lamp is built in each of the spinning cylinder stop buttons, and the built-in lamp lights up in a state in which the spinning cylinder stop button can be operated. When the rotation stop button is pressed, the lamp is turned off so that the operation of the rotation stop button cannot be accepted.

  Next, the configuration of the control system of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control system of the gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 2, the control system of the gaming machine 1 is housed inside the cabinet 2 and includes a main control unit (main board) 6 and a sub control unit (peripheral board) 7. The main control unit 6 is composed of a computer, a CPU 6a that performs calculation, control of the gaming machine 1, and the like, a ROM 6b that stores a control program for the gaming machine 1, a lottery table 70 for game lottery (shown in FIG. 4), and the like. A program work area, a rewritable RAM 6c for temporarily storing data, an input from a button, a switch, an output to an LED, an input / output unit 6d for driving the drum unit 30, etc. I have. The main control unit 6 performs lottery processing, rotation control, and the like, and performs operations based on rules, standards, etc. relating to gaming machines.

  The sub-control unit 7 is composed of a computer, and includes a CPU 7a that performs calculation, control of the image display device 9, and the like, a ROM 7b that stores a program for controlling the image display device 9, the illumination device 10, and the speaker 11, and a work area for the program A rewritable RAM 7c for temporarily storing data, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 7e for driving the image display device 9, a sound source IC 7f for generating sound and sound effects from the speaker 11, and driving of lighting, etc. And an input / output unit 7d.

  The sub-control unit 7 stores effect data (see FIG. 6) including image data for performing various effects by the image display device 9, the illumination device 10, and the speaker 11 in the ROM 7b. The sub-control unit 7 determines the production content from the production data stored in the inside according to the signal output from the main control unit 6, and the image display device 9, the illumination device 10, and the speaker 11 are based on the production content. It is to drive. For example, the display of the order of pressing the stop button is performed on the image display device 9 to produce an effect that supports the player. The sub-control unit 7 has an effect control means 65 (see FIG. 4) for controlling the effects of the image display device 9, the illumination device 10, and the speaker 11, and the effect control means 65 is the sub-control shown in FIG. The CPU 7a in the computer on the control unit 7 functions by executing a program stored in the ROM 7b. The sub-control unit 7 performs control for production, and is not subject to restrictions on rules, standards, etc. relating to the gaming machine with respect to production. For this reason, the gaming machine 1 can be freely controlled by the sub-control unit 7. Production is possible.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main control unit 6 includes a 1 BET button 17, a MAXBET button 18, a start lever 19, a first cylinder stop button 21, a second cylinder stop button 22 arranged on the front surface of the door base 3, The ON / OFF state of the third cylinder stop button 23 can be read out via the input / output unit 6d.

  Further, the LED 28a, the replay LED 28b, the start LED 28c, the insertion number LED 28d, the payout number display 28e, and the weight LED 28g of the display unit 28 are connected via the input / output unit 6d. The lighting control and the number output to each display can be controlled.

  Further, a signal from the insertion sensor 26b of the selector 26 provided in the medal insertion slot 25 is read out via the input / output unit 6d, and the count of the number of inserted medals and the inserted medals are legitimate. It is configured so that it can be checked. The solenoid 26a of the selector 26 operates to close the medal insertion slot 25 after the start lever 19 is pushed when a prescribed number of medals are inserted so that the medal is not inserted. is there.

  The setting key switch 29a of the power supply box 29 provides a difference in the winning probability of each combination in the lottery table 70 (shown in FIG. 4) in the lottery during the game, and changes the payout rate for each setting to discriminate each car It is a switch for performing the conversion. The winning probability can be set, for example, up to 6 levels. The main control unit 6 can read the setting value of the setting key switch 29a via the input / output unit 6d. The reset switch 29b of the power supply box 29 is a switch for initializing the CPU 6a of the main control unit 6 when an error or the like occurs in the gaming machine 1 main body. The power switch 29 c is for supplying power to the gaming machine 1.

  The external relay terminal 14 is a board that connects the main control unit 6 and a data lamp 45 as game data display means provided outside, and a signal from the main control unit 6 passes through the external relay terminal 14. It is output to the data lamp 45.

  The hopper unit 40 is for paying out medals at the time of winning, the hopper motor 40a is activated, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out by the payout sensor 40b.

  The rotating unit 30 includes a first rotating cylinder driving unit 31, a second rotating cylinder driving unit 34 including stepping motors for rotating the first rotating cylinder 32, the second rotating cylinder 35, and the third rotating cylinder 38, respectively. A third drum drive unit 37 is provided, and each drum can be rotated and stopped independently. Further, the first cylinder position sensor 33, the second cylinder position sensor 36, and the third cylinder for detecting the rotation positions of the first cylinder 32, the second cylinder 35, and the third cylinder 38 during rotation. A rotation position sensor 39 and an index (not shown) corresponding to each sensor are provided. For example, a predetermined position of the first cylinder 32 detected by the first cylinder position sensor 33 is detected by detecting a predetermined position of the rotating first cylinder 32 by the first cylinder position sensor 33 (index position). The position information of the first cylinder 32 can be obtained by counting the number of pulses that drive the stepping motor from the position). Similarly, regarding the second cylinder 35 and the third cylinder 38, position information of the respective cylinders can be obtained by the second cylinder position sensor 36 and the third cylinder position sensor 39.

  Next, the data lamp 45 provided outside the gaming machine will be described. Near the upper part of the gaming machine, a data lamp is provided for displaying the occurrence of a big hit or the like and the state of the gaming machine. The data lamp 45 can be connected to the main control unit 6 of the gaming machine 1 via the external relay terminal 14, processes various information output from the gaming machine 1, and uses numerical values, graphs, lighting, etc. Various information is displayed.

  FIG. 3 is a front view showing the appearance of the data lamp. As shown in FIG. 3, a data display unit 45a is provided near the front center of the data lamp 45, and operation units 45b are arranged on the left and right sides of the data display unit 45a. In addition, lamp portions 45 c are provided on both sides of the operation portion 45 b of the data lamp 45. The data display section 45a of the data lamp 45 displays, for example, the number of occurrences for each day from today (today) to 3 days before the BIG bonus, and the number of occurrences for each day from today to 2 days for the regular (REG) bonus. The BIC bonus displays the maximum number of past occurrences, the number of games, the history of the number of games between bonuses, and the like. The operation unit 45b includes a call button, a delete button, and a selection button. The lamp unit 45c incorporates light emitting elements such as lamps and LEDs, and performs effects such as flashing in a special game state such as a big bonus. The lamp unit 45c is controlled by an ON / OFF signal of a special prize signal described later. The special award signal is a signal for notifying that a special gaming state advantageous to the player, for example, a special bonus state such as a big bonus or a regular bonus, or the entry of a supporting gaming state such as an assist replay time is entered. is there.

  In this manner, the data lamp 45 displays various data of the gaming machine 1 and notifies the player of special games and the like when the gaming machine 1 is in the special gaming state. Since the information about the special game such as the big bonus is notified by the data lamp 45, the advanced player is also interested in effects such as blinking of the data lamp 45. For example, during the special prize, the image display device 9 When an effect contrary to the player's expectation is performed, the notification state by the data lamp 45 may be confirmed to determine the true gaming state of the gaming machine 1. This is because the data lamp 45 is controlled by a signal (special award signal) from the main control unit 6, so that the player is confident that the notification of the data lamp 45 is reliable.

  Next, the processing operation by the main control unit of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 shows a functional block diagram of the control means 50 in the gaming machine 1. The main control unit 6 constitutes the control unit 50 of the gaming machine 1, and the control unit 50 is executed by the CPU 6a in the computer on the main control unit 6 shown in FIG. 2 executing the program stored in the ROM 6b. It functions.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the medal accepting means 51 performs a medal accepting process before starting the game (game), and monitors whether or not a medal has been inserted from the medal insertion slot 25. While counting the number of sheets, it is also checked whether the inserted medals are legitimate. Further, instead of inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 25, it is monitored whether the MAXBET button 18 or the 1BET button 17 is pressed, and the number of medals bet is stored. In the medal acceptance process in the present embodiment, up to three medals are accepted. However, the number of medals that can be accepted is determined by the form of the game and may be one.

  The game start processing means 52 performs a game start process, and confirms that the start lever 19 is operated by the player and the start lever 19 is turned on, and starts the game. After the start lever 19 is operated, the first cylinder 32, the second cylinder 35, and the third cylinder 38 are rotated. It should be noted that each cylinder is rotated after confirming that a predetermined time (4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start lever 19 was turned ON in the previous game.

  The lottery means 53 performs a process of performing an electronic lottery and determining a winning combination after the game is started by the start lever 19. In general, the winning combination includes a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB), a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB), a replay, a small role, and a loss.

  BB is a general pachislot and the biggest winning combination, and a large number of medals can be obtained during BB. The RB is one of the winning combinations in a general pachislot, and can earn approximately 1/3 of the medals compared to the BB. When replay (replay) is won, the right to play the next game is given without inserting medals. When the small role is won, the number of medals corresponding to various predetermined symbols is paid out. At the time of losing, one game is over and the game shifts to a game start state.

  The winning combination determined by the lottery means 53 is flagged and used for the subsequent rotation rotation stopping process and the winning determination process. The electronic lottery corresponds to, for example, acquiring a random number generated randomly, accessing the lottery table 70 of the ROM 6b storing the winning combination or the loss for each random value range, and using the obtained random number as a pointer. Determine the winning role or loss.

  In the present invention, the special game state is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and more specifically, a special prize state such as BB and RB, and an assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as “replay time”). Support game state such as ART).

  Here, the ART is a gaming state in which medals are less likely to be consumed than in the normal state because the replay winning frequency is set higher than that in the normal state.

  The rotating cylinder control means 54 controls the rotation of the rotating cylinder, and includes a rotating cylinder rotation start process and a rotating cylinder rotation stop process. The rotation rotation start process is a process for starting rotation rotation. When the start lever 19 is operated by the player, the rotation-rotation start processing means is operated with respect to the first rotation cylinder drive unit 31, the second rotation cylinder drive unit 34, and the third rotation cylinder drive unit 37 of the rotation cylinder unit 30. The rotation instruction of each stepping motor is issued. Thereby, the first cylinder 32 to the third cylinder 38 start to rotate in a predetermined rotation direction. The first cylinder driving unit 31, the second cylinder driving unit 34, and the third cylinder driving unit 37 are configured so that each cylinder of the first cylinder 32 to the third cylinder 38 maintains a constant rotation speed. To control. Further, the spinning unit 30 notifies the fact that the position sensor corresponding to each spinning cylinder has been turned ON while the spinning cylinders of the first spinning cylinder 32, the second spinning cylinder 35, and the third spinning cylinder 38 are rotating. Output signals sequentially.

  The rotation rotation stop process is a process for stopping rotation of the rotation cylinder. When the spinning cylinder reaches a certain rotation speed, it becomes possible to operate the spinning cylinder stop button. The spinning cylinder rotation stop process is performed within 0.19 seconds after the spinning cylinder stop button is operated. Control to stop. Also, based on the signal from the rotating cylinder position sensor from the rotating cylinder unit 30, the sliding of the rotating cylinder (deviation of the position where the rotating cylinder stop button is actually stopped from the position where the rotating cylinder stop button is actually pressed) is 4 frames including the stopped pattern. Control to be within. It should be noted that in the rotation rotation stop processing, the rotation stop position is controlled based on the position at which the rotation stop button is pressed and the winning combination or loss in the lottery processing.

  The winning determination processing means 55 shown in FIG. 4 determines whether the winning symbol determined by the lottery means 53 is in a state where the symbols of the spinning cylinders are aligned on the effective line, and determines whether the winning combination is won. Judgment processing is performed. When BB or RB is activated in the winning determination process, a special game right is given, and thereafter, a transition is made to a special game state. Note that when the BB or RB is operated, the medal is not paid out. The special game of BB and RB is a chance for the player to win medals, and BB ends when the number of acquired medals exceeds a predetermined number of medals. Also, the RB ends when the number of games exceeds the predetermined number of games or when the number of winnings exceeds the predetermined number of winnings. Also, when entering the ART in the winning determination process, the medal is not paid out.

  The special game state determined by the winning determination processing means 55 is a support game state such as ART and a special prize state such as BB or RB.

  The game transition means 57 performs processing for transitioning to the gaming state determined by the winning determination processing means 55. In the winning determination processing, any one of the special prize state, the support gaming state, and the replay (replay) as the special gaming state. When Kana wins, each will move to the state of the winning combination. Further, the game transition means 57 causes the game to end and shift to a game start state in the winning determination process in the case of a small role or a loss.

  The medal payout means 56 performs medal payout processing, and pays out the number of medals set in advance for each winning determined by the winning determination processing.

  The effect execution determining means 58 performs processing for determining whether or not the effect on the effect display means such as the image display device 9 or the data lamp 45 is executed according to the result determined by the determination in the winning determination processing means 55. is there. The effect execution determination means 58 is based on an effect execution determination table 71 (see FIG. 5) that predefines whether or not to execute an effect in accordance with BB, RB, and ART. It is determined whether or not an effect in the data lamp 45 is executed.

  FIG. 5 shows an effect execution determination table. As shown in FIG. 5, in the performance execution determination table 71 stored in the main control unit 6, ON / OFF of the special prize signal and the performance execution number are associated with the gaming state. The gaming state is mainly composed of BB, RB, and ART, and is classified at the time of operation, during operation, and at the end. Further, the ON / OFF state of the special prize signal is stored for each game form. In this way, the effect execution determining means 58 can specify the effect execution number, and can uniquely determine the effect form of the effect means and the ON / OFF state of the special prize signal of the data lamp 45. In addition, when each gaming state is in operation, the case where the special signal is turned off is provided by intentionally ending the effect indicating the current gaming state in the effect means such as the image display device 9 or the data lamp 45. This is to maintain the interest of the gaming machine without losing the player's interest.

  As shown in FIG. 5, for example, when the BB is activated, the effect is specified as “1” as the effect is executed (special award signal ON), and when the BB is finished, the effect is not executed (turns OFF). The production execution number is specified as “4”. Whether or not an effect is to be executed during BB is determined based on a lottery result by an effect lottery means 63 described later. When the effect is executed (turned on), the effect execution number is “2”, and the effect is not executed during BB. In the case of (OFF), the production execution number “3” is specified.

  The effect lottery means 63 determines whether or not the effect is executed (finished) during the special game state (BB, RB, or ART) by lottery, and outputs the lottery result to the effect execution determination means 58. It is. Thereby, the continuation or change of the present effect is determined, and the process of determining the next effect form is performed when the effect is changed. In particular, an object of the present invention is to determine whether or not to produce an effect in the data lamp 45 by changing the ON / OFF state of the special prize signal. The production lottery means 63 is not limited to the production lottery when the RB is won in the support gaming state (ART).

  In the effect execution determination table 71 shown in FIG. 5, the effect execution numbers “1” and “2” are effect execution signals, and the effect execution numbers “3” and “4” are signals for ending the effect. The same applies to RB and ART. The effect execution determining means 58 outputs a signal for executing the effect determined in this way or a signal for ending the effect to the effect means such as the image display device 9 and the data lamp 45. More specifically, the effect execution number determined as described above is output to the effect control unit 65 that controls the effect in the image display device 9 and the like, and the special prize signal output unit 62 that controls the effect in the data lamp 45 is output. The special signal ON (effect execution signal) or the special signal OFF (signal to end the effect) is output.

  The effect control means 65 is an image display device according to the lottery result by the lottery means 53, the control result by the spinning control means 54, the effect execution number output from the effect execution determining means 58, and the transition process by the game transition means 57. It controls whether or not to produce a predetermined content for the production means such as 9. The effect control means 65 has any content depending on the lottery result by the lottery means 53, the control result by the spinning cylinder control means 54, the effect execution number output from the effect execution determining means 58, and the transition process by the game transition means 57. Based on an effect data table (see FIG. 6) that defines whether the image display device 9 or the like performs an effect, effect data related to the effect content to be performed by the image display device 9 or the like is determined.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the effect data table 72 stored in the sub-control unit. As shown in FIG. 6, the effect data table 72 stores various effect data to be performed by the image display device 9, the lighting device 10, and the speaker 11 in correspondence with the effect determination number of the effect execution determination table 71. Yes. Note that the effect data table shown in FIG. 6 simply shows the correspondence between the effect execution number output from the effect execution determining means 58 and the effect data related to the effect contents to be performed by the effect means such as the image display device 9. Although shown, the table is configured as a table in which the production data is determined corresponding to the lottery result by the lottery means 53, the control result by the spinning cylinder control means 54, and the transition process by the game transition means 57. The effect data is data for driving the image display device 9, the lighting device 10, and the speaker 11 to perform or not perform a predetermined effect, and is stored in advance for each gaming state. The effect data is a pattern for displaying or hiding various images (including both still images and moving images) on the image display device 9, a lighting on / flashing / extinguishing pattern on the lighting device 10, and a sound effect / sound on the speaker 11. It is arbitrarily set in advance as a transmission / non-transmission pattern of voice / music. For example, the production execution number “1” corresponds to “A” as production data at the time of BB operation, and the production data A produces each of the image display device 9, the illumination device 10, and the speaker 11 with predetermined contents. The pattern to perform is set. For example, the production execution number “3” corresponds to “C” as the production data in BB, and the production data C represents special productions in the image display device 9, the illumination device 10, and the speaker 11, respectively. A pattern that is not to be set is set. It should be noted that the pattern without special effects is not limited to completely shutting down image display, lighting, and voice transmission, but the content that allows the player to understand that a specific effect has ended. If there is enough.

  As described above, the production data A to D are set to display or non-display on the image display device 9, lighting / flashing / extinguishing on the lighting device 10, and transmission or non-transmission on the speaker 11 in different patterns. ing. FIG. 6 shows a table in which four types of effect data A to D are determined in correspondence with the effect execution number output from the effect execution determining means 58. Further, the lottery result by the lottery means 53, Needless to say, the table may be determined from a variety of presentation data corresponding to the control result by the trunk control means 54 and the transition processing by the game transition means 57. The effect control means 65 determines the effect data corresponding to the effect execution number output from the effect execution determination means 58 based on the effect data table 72, and the effect means such as the image display device 9 according to the determined effect data. To control.

  The special prize signal output means 62 outputs the special prize signal ON (production execution signal) or the special prize signal OFF (signal to end the presentation) from the presentation execution determining means 58 to the data lamp 45 via the external relay terminal 14. The lighting, blinking, extinguishing, etc. of the lamp part 45c of the data lamp 45 are controlled.

  Next, processing related to games in the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a game start process related to a game in the gaming machine, FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a normal game process in the gaming machine, and FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a special game state in the gaming machine. FIG. 10A is a timing chart in the special prize state, and FIG. 10B is a timing chart in the support game state. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing support game state processing in the gaming machine. The process described below applies the effect lottery process to ART as the support gaming state.

[Game start processing]
As shown in FIG. 7, first, the control means 50 shown in FIG. 4 determines whether or not replaying (replaying) is in progress in the previous game (step S1), and replaying is in progress. If there is one (Yes in step S1), the medal acceptance means 51 performs a medal insertion process so that the same number of medals used in the previous game are automatically inserted (step S2). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3. The re-game is determined by checking whether a re-game flag (to be described later) is set. When the re-game flag is set, the re-game flag is cleared after the medal is automatically inserted. If it is not a replay (No in step S1), the control means 50 checks whether or not a medal has been inserted from the medal slot 25 (step S3). When a medal is inserted, the medal acceptance unit 51 performs a medal insertion process (step S4). The medal insertion process counts the number of medals inserted, determines whether the medals are genuine, etc., and when medals exceeding the specified number are counted, the extra medals are paid out and the medals are not regular medals. If it is determined, an error output or payout to the outside is performed. The inserted medals are stored in the RAM 6c (memory) as the number of bets (specified number). The effective line in the winning determination processing means 55 is determined by the number of inserted medals. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3. When no medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 25 (No in Step S3), the control means 50 checks whether the start lever 19 is operated and is in the ON state (Step S5). When the start lever 19 is in the ON state (Yes in step S5), after confirming whether a predetermined number of medals has been betted, the routine proceeds to the normal game process shown in FIG.

  When the start lever 19 is not in the ON state (No in step S5), it is checked whether the MAXBET button 18 is in the ON state (step S6). When the MAXBET button 18 is in the ON state (Yes in step S6), the medal acceptance unit 51 performs a medal insertion process for instructing insertion of three medals from the stored medals (step S7). The 1BET button 17 is also processed in the same manner as the MAXBET button 18. However, only one medal is inserted. Further, the effective line in the winning determination processing means 55 is determined by the number of medals designated by the MAXBET button 18 or the like. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3.

  When the MAXBET button 18 is not in the ON state (No in Step S6), the control unit 50 checks whether the settlement button 20 is in the ON state (Step S8). When the checkout button 20 is in the ON state (Yes in step S8), a checkout process for paying out the medals stored (credit) in the medal tray is performed (step S9). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3.

  Next, the control means 50 checks whether the setting key switch 29a in the power supply box 29 is ON and the setting can be confirmed (step S10). If the setting key switch 29a is in the ON state (Yes in step S10), a setting value confirmation process is performed (step S11). The set value confirmation process is a process of setting the winning probability of each combination in the lottery table 70 in the lottery during the game. This set value confirmation process is not executed during the game, and is performed outside the business hours of the store where the game machine is installed. After the set value confirmation process, the process proceeds to step S3. If the setting key switch 29a is OFF (No in step S10), the process proceeds to step S3.

[Normal game processing]
Next, the normal game process after the start lever is turned on will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, first, the spinning cylinder control means 54 measures the time from when the previous start lever 19 is turned on to when the current start lever 19 is turned on, and this time is a predetermined one game time. It is checked whether the above has elapsed (step S20). Note that the predetermined one game time is the shortest time from when the previous start lever 19 is turned on to when the current start lever 19 is turned on, for example, 4.1 seconds. If the predetermined one game time has not elapsed (No in step S20), the elapse of one game time is checked again (step S20). After confirming that a predetermined one game time or more has elapsed (Yes in step S20), the stepping motor is activated to rotate the first cylinder 32 to the third cylinder 38 simultaneously (step S21).

  Next, the lottery means 53 performs a lottery process for selecting either a winning combination or a lost combination predetermined for each game (game) (step S22). The winning combination is a small combination, BB and RB, and replay. In the lottery process, the number is incremented by 1 in order from 0, and then increases to a predetermined number and then returns to 0. Then, a random number is randomly extracted from the numbers that change periodically, With reference to the lottery table 70 that associates a plurality of winning combinations with losers, a winning combination or a lost combination is determined. The internal lottery is performed from when the rotating cylinder is rotated until the rotational speed of all the rotating cylinders becomes constant.

  Next, the spinning cylinder control means 54 checks whether the rotation speed of all the spinning cylinders of the first spinning cylinder 32 to the third spinning cylinder 38 is constant and the spinning cylinder can be stopped (step S23). When the rotation speed of the rotating drum is not constant and the rotating drum cannot be stopped (No in step S23), the process waits until the rotating speed of the rotating drum becomes constant. After the rotation speeds of all of the first drum 32 to the third drum 38 become constant (Yes in step S23), the lamp built in the spinning cylinder stop button is turned on (step S24). The player is informed that all the spinning cylinder stop buttons can be operated. The player sequentially operates the spinning cylinder stop button to stop the spinning cylinder. The spinning cylinder control means 54 operates the spinning cylinder stop buttons in order to check the spinning cylinder stop buttons that have been turned on (step S25). When none of the spinning cylinder stop buttons is in the ON state (No in step S25), the process waits until the spinning cylinder stop button is turned on. If the rotation stop button is turned on (Yes in step S25), a rotation stop process is performed to stop the rotation corresponding to the rotation stop button that is turned on (step S26). The spinning stop processing is controlled so that the spinning cylinder stops within a maximum of 4 frames including the stopped symbols according to the winning combination or the lost combination determined by lottery. Further, the lamp of the turning cylinder stop button that is turned on is turned off. Also, it is checked whether there is a rotating drum (step S27). If there is a rotating drum (Yes in step S27), the process proceeds to step S23, and all the rotating drums rotate. Confirm that you stopped.

  After confirming that the rotation of all the spinning cylinders has stopped, the winning determination processing means 55 performs a winning determination process (step S28). In the winning determination process, the winning combination or the lost combination determined in the lottery process by the lottery means 53 is compared with the symbol positioned on the active line to determine whether the winning combination is displayed on the active line. It is processing. First, it is checked in the lottery process in step S23 whether or not it is a lost combination (step S29). If it is a lost combination (Yes in step S29), it is processed as a lost regardless of the symbol on the active line. Next, it is checked in the lottery process in step S23 whether the winning combination is a replay and the replay symbol is displayed on the active line (step S30). When the replay symbol is displayed on the active line (Yes in step S30), the game transition means 57 sets a regame flag to shift to the replay mode (step S31).

  In addition, it is checked whether the winning combination is BB or RB in the symbol lottery and the symbol of BB or RB is displayed on the active line (step S32), and the BB selected to shift to the special gaming state is checked. Alternatively, an RB flag or the like is set (step S33). Also, processing necessary for the operation of the special game is performed. Note that when the BB or RB is operated, the medal is not paid out.

  Further, in the case of No in step S32, the winning combination is a small role in the symbol lottery, and the symbol of the small role is displayed on the active line, and the medal payout means 56 is in advance for each small role. The prescribed number of medals is paid out (step S34). Then, it shifts to a special game state.

[Special gaming state processing]
In the following flowchart in the special gaming state, the gaming state in which the BB is won by displaying the combination of the BB symbols on any of the active lines and the gaming state in the BB will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10A. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special signal processing in the special gaming state in the gaming machine, and FIG. 10A is a timing chart in the special prize state. As shown in FIG. 9, the BB symbol is displayed in the winning determination process (step S28), and it is checked whether or not the BB is won (step S40). When BB is won (Yes in step S40), the effect execution determining means 58 outputs the effect execution number corresponding to the time of BB operation to the effect control means 65 of the sub-control unit 7. The effect execution number output from the effect execution determining means 58 to the effect control means 65 is the effect execution number “1” in the example shown in the effect execution determining table 71 of FIG. The effect control means 65 reads the effect data corresponding to the effect execution number from the effect data table 72 (see FIG. 6) stored according to the effect execution number, and based on the read effect data, The image display device 9, the illumination device 10, and the speaker 11 are controlled. As a result, an effect image is displayed on the image display device 9, and a sound effect or the like is emitted from the speaker 11.

  Further, the effect execution determining means 58 reads a special signal (ON) corresponding to the effect execution number “1” in the effect execution determining table 71 and outputs it to the special prize signal output means 62. The special prize signal output means 62 is a data lamp. The special prize signal ON is output to 45 (step S41). The special prize signal is output to the data lamp 45 via the external relay terminal 14. As a result, the data lamp 45 receives the special signal ON signal and turns on or blinks the lamp unit 45c. Further, the ON / OFF state of the special prize signal is stored in the RAM 6c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to a game start process in step S1.

  Here, the timing chart of the process in step S41 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 10A, BB is won at t1, and the gaming machine operates BB. At this time, the production execution number “1” is output from the production execution determining means 58 to the sub-control unit 7, and the sub-control unit 7 performs production control based on the production data A corresponding to the production execution number “1”. . This state is indicated by A in the effect column of FIG. In addition, the special prize signal is turned on.

  Next, when the BB symbol is not displayed, that is, when the BB is not won (No in Step S40), it is determined whether the BB is in progress (Step S42). If the BB is not in progress (No in the Step S42). ) Shifts to the support game state process shown in FIG. If BB is in progress (Yes in step S42), it is checked in the winning determination process whether the RB is won (step S43). If the RB is elected (Yes in step S43), the RB operation in the BB is performed (step S44). At the time of RB operation, the effect execution determining means 58 outputs the effect execution number corresponding to the RB determined by the determination in the winning determination processing means 55 to the sub-control unit 7 as the effect control means 65. The effect execution number output from the effect execution determining means 58 to the sub-control unit 7 is the effect execution number “5” in the example shown in the effect execution determination table 71 of FIG. The sub-control unit 7 reads the effect data from the effect data table 72 stored according to the effect execution number, and based on the read effect data, the image display device 9, the illumination device 10, and the speaker 11 as effect means. To control. As a result, an effect image is displayed on the image display device 9, and a sound effect or the like is emitted from the speaker 11.

  Further, the effect execution determining means 58 reads a special signal (ON) corresponding to the effect execution number “5” in the effect execution determining table 71 and outputs it to the special prize signal output means 62. The special prize signal output means 62 is a data lamp. The special prize signal ON is output to 45 (step S45). The special prize signal is output to the data lamp 45 via the external relay terminal 14. As a result, the data lamp 45 receives the special signal ON signal, and the lamp unit 45c is turned on or blinked. Further, the ON / OFF state of the special prize signal is stored in the RAM 6c.

  Thereby, the effect by the image display apparatus 9, the speaker 11, etc. is changed from the effect form of BB to the effect form of RB. Further, the control of the lamp portion of the data lamp 45 is changed from the BB effect form to the RB effect form. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S46.

  Here, the timing chart of the process in step S45 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 10A, the RB operates at t2 or t3 during the BB, and the gaming machine enters the RB mode during the BB. At this time, the production execution number “5” is output from the production execution determining means 58, and the sub-control unit 7 performs production control based on the production data “D” corresponding to the production execution number “5”. This state is indicated by “D” in the effect column of FIG. In addition, the special prize signal is turned on again.

  Next, if the RB is not won (No in step S43) or after outputting the special prize signal in step S45, it is confirmed whether the number of medals paid out in the BB has reached the prescribed number, and the BB ends. Is checked (step S46). When the number of medals reaches the specified number, the production execution determining means 58 outputs the production stop production execution number “4” to the sub-control unit 7 during the production of the BB, and also during the production of the RB. In this case, the production execution number “8” for production stop is output to the sub-control unit 7 (step S47). Thereby, the effect control means 65 controls to end the effects of the image display device 9, the speaker 11, and the like. The effect execution determining means 58 reads out the special award signal (OFF) corresponding to the effect execution number “4” or the effect execution number “8”, and outputs it to the special prize signal output means 62. The special prize signal OFF is output to the lamp 45 (step S47). As a result, the lamp unit 45c is turned off and the notification of BB is ended.

  Here, the timing chart of the process in step S47 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 10A, RB ends at t4. At this time, the production execution number “8” is output from the production execution determining means 58 to the sub-control unit 7, and the sub-control unit 7 stops the production control. Also, the special prize signal is turned off.

  Although the RB end process in the gaming machine of the invention described above has been described, the present invention can be similarly applied to the BB end process in the gaming machine.

[Supported game state processing]
In the following flowchart of support game state processing, a game state that enters the ART when a combination of symbols for starting the ART is displayed on any of the active lines will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 10B. . FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the special signal processing in the support game state in the gaming machine, and FIG. 10B is a timing chart in the support game state. After it is determined in step S42 (see FIG. 9) that the BB is not in progress, as shown in FIG. 11, it is checked whether or not an ART symbol is displayed (whether or not an ART has entered) (step S60). When entering the ART in this one game, the effect execution determining means 58 outputs an effect execution number corresponding to the ART to the sub-control unit 7 (step S61). The effect execution number output from the effect execution determining means 58 to the sub-control unit 7 is the effect execution number “9” in the example shown in the effect execution determination table 71 of FIG. The sub-control unit 7 reads out the effect data “A” corresponding to the effect execution number “9” based on the effect data table 72, and based on the read effect data “A”, the image display device 9 as the effect means. The speaker 11 and the like are controlled. As a result, an effect image is displayed on the image display device 9, and a sound effect or the like is emitted from the speaker 11.

  Further, the effect execution determining means 58 reads the special prize signal (ON) corresponding to the effect execution number “9” in the effect execution determining table 71 and outputs it to the special prize signal output means 62. The special prize signal output means 62 is a data lamp. The special prize signal ON is output to 45 (step S61). The special prize signal is output to the data lamp 45 via the external relay terminal 14. As a result, the data lamp 45 receives the special signal ON signal and turns on or blinks the lamp unit 45c. Further, the ON / OFF state of the special prize signal is stored in the RAM 6c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to a game start process in step S1.

  Here, the timing chart of the process in step S61 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 10B, an ART symbol is displayed at t6, and the gaming machine enters ART. At this time, the production execution number “9” is output from the production execution determining means 58 to the sub-control unit 7, and the sub-control unit 7 produces the production data “A” corresponding to the production execution number “9” in the production data table 72. Based on the production. This state is indicated as “A” in the effect column of FIG. In addition, the special prize signal is turned on.

  Next, when the ART symbol is not displayed (No in step S60), it is checked whether the special prize signal is ON (step S62). If the special prize signal is not ON (No in step S62), the process proceeds to the game start process in step S1. If the special prize signal is ON (Yes in step S62), it is checked whether the RB has been won (step S63). When the RB is won (Yes in Step S63), the RB operates (Step S64), and the effect execution determining means 58 outputs the effect execution number corresponding to the RB to the sub-control unit 7 (Step S65). The effect execution number output from the effect execution determination means 58 to the sub-control unit 7 is the effect execution number “5” in the example shown in the effect execution determination table 71 of FIG. The sub-control unit 7 reads the effect data A corresponding to the effect execution number “5” based on the effect data table 72, and sets the image display device 9, the speaker 11, and the like as effect means based on the read effect data A. Try to control. As a result, an effect image is displayed on the image display device 9, and a sound effect or the like is emitted from the speaker 11.

  Further, the effect execution determining means 58 reads the special signal (ON) at the effect execution number “5” in the effect execution determining table 71 and outputs it to the special prize signal output means 62, and the special prize signal output means 62 is sent to the data lamp 45. A special signal ON is output (step S65). The special prize signal is output to the data lamp 45 via the external relay terminal 14. As a result, the data lamp 45 receives the special signal ON signal and turns on or blinks the lamp unit 45c. Further, the ON / OFF state of the special prize signal is stored in the RAM 6c. Thereby, the effect by the image display apparatus 9 and the speaker 11 is changed from the effect form of ART to the effect form of RB. Further, the blinking control of the lamp portion of the data lamp 45 is changed from the ART effect form to the RB effect form. Thereafter, the process proceeds to a game start process in step S1.

  Here, the timing chart of the process in step S65 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 10B, RB is elected at t7 during ART, and the gaming machine is in RB mode during ART. At this time, the production execution number “5” is output from the production execution determination means 58 to the sub-control unit 7, and the sub-control unit 7 produces the production data “A” corresponding to the production execution number “5” in the production data table 72. Production control is performed based on the above. This state is indicated as “A” in the effect column of FIG. In addition, the special prize signal is turned on again.

  If the RB is not won (No in step S63), it is checked whether the RB is in progress (step S66). If it is not RB (No in step S66), the process proceeds to step S70. In the case of RB (Yes in step S66), the effect lottery means 63 performs an effect lottery for the effect (step S67). In the effect lottery, in the effect execution determination table 71, the effect execution numbers are randomly selected from the effect execution numbers assigned in the RB medium ("6" and "7" in the example shown in FIG. 5). The effect execution number obtained in the above is output to the effect execution determining means 58. In the above example, an example is shown in which an effect execution number for turning on or off the special prize signal during RB is shown, but similarly, an execution execution number for turning on or off the special prize signal during BB or ART ( In the example shown in FIG. 5, “2” and “3” and “10” and “11”) can also be drawn. In this way, during the BB, RB, and ART, the special signal is turned off to intentionally end the effect indicating the current gaming state in the data lamp 45 without losing the player's interest. It is possible to maintain the interest of gaming machines.

  The effect execution determining means 58 compares the effect execution number before the effect lottery with the effect execution number after the effect lottery to determine whether the effect needs to be changed (step S68). For example, in the situation where the production execution number before the production lottery in step S67 is “5” and the production based on the production execution number “5” (special award signal ON) is performed before the production lottery, the production in step S67 is performed. As a result of the lottery, when the production execution number “7” (special signal OFF) is selected, the content of the production is changed. However, as a result of the production lottery in step S67, the production execution number “6” (special prize signal ON) is obtained. When selected, the production is not changed and the current production is continued.

  When the effect is changed (Yes in step S <b> 68), the effect execution determining unit 58 outputs the effect execution number determined by the effect lottery unit 63 to the sub-control unit 7. The effect execution determining means 58 reads out a special signal corresponding to the effect execution number based on the effect execution determination table 71 and outputs it to the special signal output means 62. The special signal output means 62 outputs a special signal to the data lamp 45. Is output (step S69). At this time, the ART mode is continued, and the RB is also in a continued state. When the production is not changed (No in step S68), the process proceeds to step S70.

  Here, the timing chart of the processing from step S67 to step S69 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 10B, the effect lottery is performed at t8 during RB during ART (step S67). When the production execution number “6” is selected, the production execution determination means 58 outputs the production execution number “6” to the sub-control unit 7, and the sub-control unit 7 produces the production execution number based on the production data table 72. The production data “B” corresponding to “6” is output to the production control means 65, and the production control means 65 produces the production based on the production data “B”. This state is indicated as “B” in the effect column of FIG. As a result, the content of the effect on the image display device 9 or the like changes from “A” to “B”, but the effect on the data lamp 45 is continued because the special prize signal is still in the ON state. When the effect lottery is performed at t9 and the effect execution number “6” is selected, the effect execution determination means 58 outputs the effect execution number “6” to the sub-control unit 7, and the sub-control unit 7 The production data “B” corresponding to the production execution number “6” is output to the production control means 65 based on the data table 72, and the production control means 65 performs the production based on the production data “B”. As a result, the content of the effect on the image display device 9 or the like continues to execute “B”, and since the special prize signal is still in the ON state, the effect on the data lamp 45 is also continued. Further, when the effect lottery is performed at t10 and the effect execution number “7” is selected, the effect execution determining unit 58 outputs the effect execution number “7” to the sub-control unit 7, and the sub-control unit 7 Based on the data table 72, the effect data “C” corresponding to the effect execution number “7” is output to the effect control means 65. The production data “C” is a pattern in which no special production is performed, and the player understands that image display, lighting, and voice transmission are all shut down completely, or that a specific production has ended. Such contents are displayed. As a result, the content of the effect on the image display device 9 or the like changes or ends from “B” to “C”, and the special prize signal is changed from the ON state to the OFF state, so the effect on the data lamp 45 is ended.

  In addition, the broken line after t10 of the effect and the special prize signal in the timing chart shown in FIG. 10B shows the conventional effect state and the special prize signal state. Conventionally, at the end of RB or ART, the effect on the image display device 9 or the like and the effect on the data lamp 45 are simultaneously ended. At least the effect on the data lamp 45 is simultaneously with the end of RB or ART. It was finished.

  In this way, the effect lottery determines whether to continue the current effect or change the effect. In addition, the continuation of the present production is that the production execution number before the production lottery is the same as the production execution number after the production lottery, and the production before the production lottery is continued. In addition, the change of the effect is that the effect execution number before the effect lottery is different from the effect execution number after the effect lottery, and the subsequent effect is changed to the effect of the effect execution number after the effect lottery.

  In addition, even after the lottery is performed at the above-described t10 and the effects (the first effect executed by the image display device 9 and the speaker 11 and the second effect executed by the data lamp 45) are ended, Until the end of the special gaming state (RB, ART), a new effect (third effect executed by the image display device 9, the speaker 11, etc., and a fourth effect executed by the data lamp 45) is executed. Is possible. The effect execution determining means 58 outputs the new effect execution number related to the third effect, which is a new effect different from the first effect, to the sub-control unit 7 as the effect control means 65. The sub-control unit 7 reads out the effect data from the effect data table 72 stored according to the effect execution number, and controls the image display device 9, the speaker 11 and the like based on the effect data. As a result, an image for the third effect is displayed on the image display device 9 and a sound effect for the third effect is emitted from the speaker 11. The effect execution determining means 58 reads out a special signal corresponding to the new effect execution number related to the fourth effect based on the effect execution determining table 71 and outputs it to the special signal output means 62. The special signal output means 62 Then, a special prize signal is output to the data lamp 45. The special prize signal is output to the data lamp 45 via the external relay terminal 14.

  Next, it is checked whether the ART mode is finished (step S70). When the ART mode is finished, the production is stopped (step S71). The effect execution determining means 58 outputs the effect execution number “8” to the effect control means 65 during the RB effect, and the effect execution number “12” during the ART effect (step S71). The special signal output means 62 outputs a special signal OFF to the data lamp 45. Thereafter, the process proceeds to a game start process in step S1.

  In the flowchart of the support game state process, the process of entering the ART when the combination of symbols for starting the ART is displayed on any of the active lines has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. For example, the entry of ART may be performed after the end of BB.

  As described above, when the effect lottery is performed, the effects of the image display device and the data lamp disappear or change to other effects, which is different from the expectations and expectations of the player himself who expected the conventional effects. In some cases, it is possible to give the player a surprise and to give a new sense of expectation by the production.

  The game processing in the gaming machine of the invention described above has been described with respect to the lottery processing of the effect when the RB is won during the ART, but the present invention is not limited to the ART but the BB or RB special prize state, It can also be applied to lottery processing of effects in BB winning due to ART entry. Further, the present invention can also be applied to the stop of the effect at the end of the ART and the OFF of the special prize signal. It can also be applied to the support game state of RT and AT.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the effect form by the image display device can be enhanced by the fact that the effect form by the image display device matches the effect form by the data lamp.

  In addition, by making the production of the support game state similar to the production timing of the special prize state. The player can play the game with the same feeling as BB even in the ART gaming state.

  In addition, since the effects of the image display device and the data lamp are different from the player's own expectations and expectations, it is possible to give the player an unexpectedness and give the player a new sense of expectation.

  Although the present invention has been described with respect to a slot machine using medals as a gaming machine, it can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine using pachinko balls.

  The present invention can be embodied in many forms without departing from its essential characteristics. Therefore, it is needless to say that the above-described embodiment is exclusively for description and does not limit the present invention.

1 gaming machine 2 cabinet 3 door base 6 main control unit (main board)
7 Sub-control unit (peripheral board)
6a, 7a CPU
6b, 7b ROM
6c, 7c RAM
6d, 7d Input / output unit 7e VDP
7f Sound source IC
9 Image display device (production means)
10 Illumination device (production means)
11 Speaker (Directing means)
14 External relay terminal 17 1 BET button 18 MAXBET button 19 Start lever 20 Checkout button 21 1st cylinder stop button 22 2nd cylinder stop button 23 3rd cylinder stop button 25 Medal insertion slot 26 Selector 26a Solenoid 26b Insertion sensor 28 Display Part 28a LED that can be inserted
28b Replay LED
28c Start LED
28d Number of inserted LEDs
28e Number-of-payout display 28f Number of stored medals 28g Weight LED
29 power box 29a setting key switch 29b reset switch 29c power switch 30 first cylinder unit 31 first cylinder driver 32 first cylinder 33 first cylinder position sensor 34 second cylinder driver 35 second cylinder 36 second cylinder 36 2nd cylinder position sensor 37 3rd cylinder drive unit 38 3rd cylinder 39 3rd cylinder position sensor 40 hopper unit 40a hopper motor 40b payout sensor 41 overflow 43 medal tray 45 data lamp (game data display means)
45a Data display section 45b Operation section 45c Lamp section 50 Control section 51 Medal acceptance means 52 Game start processing means 53 Lottery means 54 Revolution control means 55 Winning determination processing means 56 Medal payout means 57 Game transition means 58 Production execution determination means 62 Special award Signal output means 63 Effect lottery means 65 Effect control means 70 Lottery table 71 Effect execution decision table 72 Effect data table

Claims (6)

A gaming machine comprising: a main board having an effect execution determining means and an award signal output means; a peripheral board having an effect control means; and an effect means for executing a first effect in a special gaming state according to the effect control means. And
The special signal output means can be connected to game data display means installed outside the gaming machine for executing a second effect indicating that the gaming machine is in a special gaming state,
During the continuation of the special game state, the special prize signal output means turns off the special prize signal and ends the second effect in the game data display means,
The presentation execution determination means, a signal to end the first effect by the representation section before the predetermined condition for terminating the special game state of the game machine is satisfied by outputting the presentation control means, wherein A gaming machine, characterized in that the second effect by the game data display means is ended in synchronization with the end of the first effect. When the gaming machine starts the special gaming state, the effect execution determining means outputs the execution signal of the first effect to the effect control means, so that the effect control means sends the first effect to the effect means. together to perform one effect, the prize signal output means oN the grand prize signal, it is possible to execute the second production which definitive in the game data display means,
While the special game state continues, the special signal output means turns off the special signal, ends the second effect in the game data display means, and ends the special game state of the gaming machine. before the condition is met, the presentation execution determination means, by outputting a signal to end the first effect to the performance control unit, and the first effect by the representation section, said by the game data display means The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second effect ends in synchronization.   The effect execution determining means sends the first effect to the effect control means during a period from when the first effect by the effect means is ended until a predetermined condition for ending the special gaming state of the gaming machine is satisfied. By outputting the execution signal of the third effect different from the above, the effect control means causes the effect means to execute the third effect, and the special effect signal output means makes the fourth effect different from the second effect. 3. The game according to claim 1, wherein the special signal output means can cause the game data display means to execute the fourth effect by outputting the execution signal of. Machine.   The special gaming state is a special prize state in which a winning probability that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is applied to determine the success or failure of the winning, or a state that has a higher probability of being replayable than the normal state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is in a gaming support state. The special gaming state is a special prize state in which a winning probability that is advantageous to the player over the normal state is applied to determine success or failure of the winning,
When the gaming machine is in the special prize state started in the game support state in which the probability of being able to replay is higher than the normal state, the performance execution determining means has a predetermined condition for ending the special prize state. Before being satisfied, a signal for ending the first effect by the effect means is output to the effect control means, and the second effect by the game data display means is ended in synchronization with the end of the first effect. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a signal is output to the special prize signal output means. The game data display means is connected to the special signal output means via an external terminal board, and the second effect can be executed by turning on or off the lamp,
The said effect | production means has at least 1 or more among the image display apparatus, the speaker, or the illuminating device comprised integrally with the said game machine, Any one of Claims 1 thru | or 5 characterized by the above-mentioned. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

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