JP6031412B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a demonstration effect is performed.

  Conventionally, in game machines, for example, a symbol combination game (design variation game) is provided in which a liquid crystal display type display device is provided, and a symbol combination is displayed by varying a plurality of types of symbols on the display device. Then, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the symbol combination derived in the symbol combination game and finally displayed to be confirmed and stopped. Among such pachinko machines, there is one in which a demonstration effect for attracting a player is executed on the display device so as to encourage the player to play the game when the symbol variation game is not performed. (For example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

  By the way, in recent years, there is a gaming machine that saves power by turning off the lamp when a game is not being performed, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2. .

JP 2005-137672 A JP 2000-271323 A

  By the way, a plurality of gaming machines are usually arranged side by side on an island facility. For this reason, when a plurality of gaming machines that turn off the lamps as described above are arranged and in a demo state, the lamps are turned off in all the plurality of gaming machines. In this case, there is a possibility that the player may think that the gaming machine is not moving or that it is out of order. Alternatively, there is a possibility that the player cannot be attracted and interested in the game.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that performs a demonstration effect that can effectively attract customers while reducing power consumption.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes main control means and sub-control means that performs control based on a control signal from the main control means , and a game that is performed by changing a plurality of rows of symbols is a symbol display means. after being started, the symbol is stopped, when the predetermined display result is displayed, in the gaming machine which imparts a benefit, the sub-control means, based on the setting of the operable setting means, demos An effect mode setting means for setting an effect mode for specifying the effect content of the effect and a demonstration effect of the effect content specified by the effect mode set by the effect mode setting means at least when a game is not being executed includes a demonstration effect control means for executing the means, the time storage means for storing time information, a presentation mode storage means for storing certain possible modes information the rendering mode set, the The time memory means, even when the supply of voltage to the gaming machine is interrupted, it is possible to store the time information, the presentation mode storage means, the supply of voltage to the gaming machine interrupted Even if it is, the mode information can be stored, and there are a plurality of effect modes that do not suffer the time when the demonstration effect is executed, and the demonstration effect control means is stored in the effect mode storage means. wherein based on the presentation mode specified by the mode information, and summarized in that to execute a demonstration effect in accordance with the time information stored in the time storing means is.

In the game machine, as the representation section, a left light emitting unit arranged on the left side of the game machine, comprising a right light emitting means disposed on the right side, the effect mode, during the demonstration effect, the left light emitting unit There may be an effect mode in which only the right light emitting means emits light and an effect mode in which only the right light emitting means emits light .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to execute a demonstration effect that can attract customers effectively while suppressing power consumption.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachislot. The figure which shows the kind and arrangement | sequence of a symbol. The figure which shows a winning line. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a pachislot. The front view which shows the state in which the pachislot is installed. The figure which shows the timing at which demonstration production is performed.

In the following, an embodiment that is embodied in a pachinko slot machine that is a kind of gaming machine (rotating game machine, hereinafter referred to as “pachislot”) will be described.
FIG. 1 schematically shows a machine front side of a pachislot machine 10 according to the present embodiment. The pachislot machine 10 has a rectangular parallelepiped body 11 having an open front surface and a shaft that can be rotated and opened with respect to the left side edge side of the body. And a supported front door 12. An effect display device 14 composed of a liquid crystal display device that provides a display effect during a game (during a variable game) is disposed on the front upper portion of the front door 12. Further, the front door 12 is provided with a lamp R that emits various effect effect lights so as to surround the front door 12. The lamp R includes a left lamp R1 disposed on the left side of the front door 12 and a right lamp R2 disposed on the right side of the front door, and is configured to emit light independently. In addition, speakers SK that perform sound effects are disposed on the upper left and right sides of the front door 12.

  A central panel 15 is provided in the center of the front surface of the front door 12, and a transparent window 16 through which the drum unit DN as a symbol display means disposed inside the machine can be seen is provided. ing. The see-through window 16 is composed of a synthetic resin plate integrally formed with the central panel 15. The drum unit DN is composed of a left reel 13L, a middle reel 13C, and a right reel 13R each having a light-emitting belt-like reel sheet on which various symbols are printed. The see-through window 16 has the left reel 13L as the first symbol row, the middle reel 13C as the second symbol row arranged next to the first symbol row, and the second symbol row arranged. A right reel 13R as a third symbol row is arranged adjacent to the provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the symbols printed on each reel 13 (left reel 13L, middle reel 13C, and right reel 13R) of the drum unit DN are arranged in a predetermined order. On the left reel 13L, 21 symbols of symbols L00 to L20 are arranged. Further, 21 symbols from symbol C00 to symbol C20 are arranged on the middle reel 13C. In addition, 21 symbols from symbol R00 to symbol R20 are arranged on the right reel 13R. Then, in the changing game, the left reel 13L changes so that the symbol L00, the symbol L01,..., The symbol L20, and the symbol L00 are displayed in the fluoroscopic window 16 in this order. Further, in the changing game, the middle reel 13C changes such that the symbols C00, C01,..., C20, and C00 are displayed in the transparent window 16 in this order. In the changing game, the right reel 13R changes so that the symbol R00, the symbol R01,..., The symbol R20, and the symbol R00 are displayed in the transparent window 16 in this order.

  In this embodiment, each reel 13 has a symbol (bell symbol) imitating “bell”, a symbol (replay symbol) decorated with characters “REPLAY”, and a symbol (seven symbol) imitating “7”. Each is arranged. In each reel 13, there is a design that imitates “watermelon” (watermelon symbol), a symbol that imitates “cherry” (cherry symbol), and a symbol that is decorated with the characters “BAR” (bar symbol). It is arranged. Hereinafter, each symbol may be referred to as “bell”, “replay”, “seven”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bar” without “design”.

  Each reel 13 is configured to rotate and stop in the vertical direction independently by a stepping motor (not shown) provided corresponding to each reel 13, and the see-through window 16 is generated by the rotation of each reel 13. The various symbols are displayed (varied) while continuously changing. When the rotation of each reel 13 is stopped, three consecutive symbols out of a plurality of symbols printed on the reel sheet of each reel 13 are displayed in a stop window at the upper, middle, and lower positions. It has come to be. For this reason, the see-through window 16 is formed in such a size that three symbols can be displayed on each reel 13. Each reel 13 is provided with reel sensors SE1, SE2, SE3 for detecting the rotational position of each reel 13 so as to correspond to each reel 13, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the pachislot 10 has a plurality (five in this embodiment) of symbols that define combinations (design combinations) of symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the symbols that can be seen through the see-through window 16. A stop line is formed. In the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, as a symbol stop line, a combination of a winning line L1 (shown by a solid line) that can be determined to be a winning combination of symbols and a symbol that is stopped and displayed cannot be determined to be a winning symbol. Non-winning lines L2 to L5 (shown by broken lines) are formed.

  When the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol stop line is a mode in which a prize is awarded, the winning line L1 is an effective line that is determined to be valid by giving a prize according to the symbol combination. In the following description, when simply referred to as “winning line”, it means the winning line L1.

  In addition, the non-winning lines L2 to L5 do not give a prize according to the combination of symbols even if the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on these symbol stop lines is the same as the mode that gives a prize. As an invalid line, it is determined as invalid. In the following description, the term “non-winning line” simply means non-winning lines L2 to L5.

  If it demonstrates concretely, in the see-through | perspective window 16 of this embodiment, the symbol of each row | line | column is stopped and displayed at nine symbol stop positions D1-D9. These nine symbol stop positions D1 to D9 correspond to the upper, middle, and lower stages in the vertical direction, and are arranged in three rows so as to correspond to the left reel 13L, the middle reel 13C, and the right reel 13R in the horizontal direction. The left reel upper stop position D1 located on the left side when viewed from the player side, the left reel middle stop position D2 located at the center on the left side when viewed from the player side, and the player side. The left reel lower stop position D3 located below the left side is a symbol stop position corresponding to the left reel 13L, and three consecutive symbols in the symbol array of the left reel 13L are displayed. Further, the middle reel upper stop position D4 located on the middle side when viewed from the player side, the middle reel middle stop position D5 located at the center of the middle side when viewed from the player side, and the player side. The middle reel lower stop position D6, which is positioned below the middle side as viewed, is a symbol stop position corresponding to the middle reel 13C, and three consecutive symbols in the symbol array of the middle reel 13C are displayed. ing. Also, a right reel upper stop position D7 located on the right side as viewed from the player side, a right reel middle stop position D8 located at the center on the right side as viewed from the player side, and a player side. The right reel lower stop position D9 located below the right side is a symbol stop position corresponding to the right reel 13R, and three consecutive symbols in the symbol array of the right reel 13R are displayed.

  In the see-through window 16, a winning line L1 (valid) is formed by the left reel middle stop position D2, the middle reel middle stop position D5, and the right reel middle stop position D8. In the see-through window 16, a non-winning line L2 (invalid) is formed by the left reel upper stop position D1, the middle reel upper stop position D4, and the right reel upper stop position D7. In the see-through window 16, a non-winning line L3 (invalid) is formed by the left reel lower stop position D3, the middle reel lower stop position D6, and the right reel lower stop position D9. In the see-through window 16, a non-winning line L4 (invalid) is formed by the left reel upper stop position D1, the middle reel intermediate stop position D5, and the right reel lower stop position D9. In the see-through window 16, a non-winning line L5 (invalid) is formed by the left reel lower stop position D3, the middle reel intermediate stop position D5, and the right reel upper stop position D7.

  In addition, the central panel 15 is configured with various information display sections 19 that notify information related to the variable game. The various information display section 19 includes a throw-in display lamp, a replay display lamp, a weight display lamp, a status lamp, a bet number display section, a stored number display section, a prize number display section, and a game information display section. ing.

  The insertable display lamp lights up when the bet number of the variable game can be set, or when a medal as a game medium can be inserted into the main body, and the variable game is started, or the maximum bet number It turns off when (MAXBET) is set and the stored data (credit) reaches the upper limit number of credits. The replay display lamp is turned on when a replay combination as a replay combination is won in a variable game. The weight display lamp is turned on when a start operation is detected during the wait time, and is turned off after the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is the shortest game time that is set to restrict the floating game from progressing too quickly. If a start operation is detected during this wait time, each reel is played after the wait time has elapsed. 13 rotation operations are set to start. The status lamp is turned on / off in accordance with the progress of the variable game.

  Further, the bet number display unit is composed of three lamps (not shown), and the lamps are turned on according to the bet number of the variable game. One lamp is lit for one bet (1 BET), two lamps are lit for two bets, and all lamps are lit for three bets. The stored number display section displays the number of credits stored in the machine. The award number display section displays the number of award medals awarded to the player based on the winning when a winning occurs during the variable game.

  In addition, a medal slot 27 is disposed at a lower right position of the center panel 15 on the front surface of the front door 12. Behind the medal slot 27, a medal sensor SE4 that detects the passage of medals is disposed. In addition, a BET button 28 and a MAXBET button 29 are provided in order from the left at the lower left position of the central panel 15 on the front surface of the front door 12. The BET button 28 is a button that is pressed (operated) when betting (betting) one bet (one piece) from the credits stored and stored inside the machine as the bet number (betting number) of the variable game. The MAXBET button 29 is a button that is pressed when a bet is set as the maximum bet number (3 bets in this embodiment) of a bet allowed in a single variable game.

  Further, a settlement switch 31 is provided at the lower left position of the BET button 28 and the MAXBET button 29 on the front surface of the front door 12. The settlement switch 31 is a switch that is used (operated) when paying back a medal (game medium) betted at the start of a variable game or a credit stored and stored inside the machine. Further, a start lever 32 is provided at the right position of the settlement switch 31 as a start operation means that is operated when starting the variable game. In the pachi-slot machine 10, the rotation of each reel 13 is started by operating the start lever 32 after the setting of the number of bets.

  At the right position of the start lever 32, a left stop button 33L, a middle stop button 33C, and a right stop button 33R (hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as the stop button 33) are provided as operation means operated by the player. It has been. The stop button 33 is a button for stopping the rotating reel 13, and there are three stop buttons 33 corresponding to each reel 13. In addition, a medal discharge port 36 is formed in the lower central portion of the front surface of the front door 12. In addition, a tray 37 that receives the medals discharged from the medal discharge port 36 is disposed at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12.

  As indicated by a broken line in FIG. 1, a hopper 38 for storing inserted medals is arranged inside the pachislot 10 at a position below the drum unit DN in the main body of the pachislot 10. The medal discharge port 36 is located below the hopper 38, and when the combination of symbols becomes a predetermined award mode (combination) for giving a prize medal to the player, medals stored in the hopper 38 are stored. The medal discharge port 36 is paid out. A medal selector 39 is disposed below the medal slot 27 on the back side of the front door 12 so as to connect the medal slot 27 and the hopper 38.

Next, an operation for the player to play a game (fluctuating game) and operating states of various devices accompanying this operation will be described.
In order to set the number of bets in a state in which medals can be inserted into the floating game or the BET button 28 or the MAXBET button 29 can be operated, either the BET button 28 or the MAXBET button 29 is operated. When the BET button 28 is operated, credits equivalent to the number of bets for one bet are set as the bet number from the stored and stored credits. Further, when the MAXBET button 29 is operated, credits corresponding to the maximum bet number that can be set in the target game (variable game) from the stored credits are set as the bet number. It should be noted that the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment allows a variable game with 3 bets.

  Also, in the pachislot machine 10, it is possible to set the number of bets by inserting a number of medals corresponding to the number of bets from the medal insertion slot 27, and when inserting one medal, the number of bets for one bet. Is set, and when three medals are inserted, the number of bets for three bets is set. When medals exceeding the maximum number of bets that can be set in the target game (3 bets in this embodiment) are inserted from the medal insertion slot 27, they are stored as credits when using the credit function. On the other hand, when the credit function is not used, the player pays out (returns) to the player from the medal discharge port 36 along a route (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachi-slot 10 of this embodiment, one pay line is defined. When the player operates the BET button 28 and the MAXBET button 29, the respective bets are set and one pay line is set to be valid. When a winning line is activated, a combination of symbols displayed on the winning line is activated, and control (such as award medal payout) according to the combination of symbols displayed on the effective winning line is performed. Done. The variable game in this embodiment is configured so that one pay line is always valid.

  If the bet number is set as described above and the start lever 32 can be operated, that is, if the player performs a start operation to operate the start lever 32 in a state where the game can be started, each reel 13 of the drum unit DN can be operated. Is rotated, and a plurality of kinds of symbols are displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 so as to continuously change. Thereafter, when each reel 13 rotates and a predetermined time elapses, the operation of each stop button 33 can be accepted. When each stop button 33 is operated by the player, each corresponding reel 13 is stopped, and symbols are displayed on the upper, middle and lower rows of the corresponding row from the fluoroscopic windows 16.

  When all of the reels 13 are stopped, a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the activated pay line forms a predetermined award mode, and a prize corresponding to the winning award mode is obtained. Is given to the player. For example, when award medals are awarded as prizes, the number of medals corresponding to the winning prize form is awarded to the player as prize medals.

  In the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, one change game (game) is started with the start operation of the start lever 32 as a start opportunity, and the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed by the stop operation of the stop button 33 once. A fluctuating game is played. When award medals are paid out according to the combination of symbols, one variation game is ended with the completion of the payout of the prize medals as an end opportunity.

The electrical configuration of the pachi-slot 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 40 for controlling the gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the pachislot machine 10. The main control board 40 executes various processes for controlling the gaming machine, calculates various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals. In addition, a sub-control board 41 is mounted on the rear side of the machine to execute effect control according to the gaming state. The sub control board 41 receives various control signals output from the main control board 40 and executes predetermined control based on the control signals.

Hereinafter, the main control board 40 will be described.
Connected to the main control board 40 are each reel 13 (left reel 13L, middle reel 13C, and right reel 13R) constituting the drum unit DN, reel sensors SE1 to SE3, medal sensor SE4, sub control board 41, and hopper 38. ing. Further, various information display sections 19 provided on the central panel 15 are connected to the main control board 40. The main control board 40 includes a BET button 28, a MAXBET button 29, a checkout switch 31, a start lever 32, and stop buttons 33 (a left stop button 33L, a middle stop button 33C, and a right stop button 33R). Is connected. In addition, the effect display device 14, the speaker SK, and the lamp R are connected to the sub control board 41.

  The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, and a main control ROM 40b and a main control RAM 40c are connected to the main control CPU 40a. The main control CPU 40a receives the first to third position signals from the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 connected to the main control CPU 40a in accordance with the symbol (rotational position of each rotating reel 13) displayed on the see-through window 16. It has become so. The left reel 13L corresponds to the first position signal, the middle reel 13C corresponds to the second position signal, and the right reel 13R corresponds to the third position signal. The main control CPU 40a grasps the rotation position and stop position of each reel 13 from the first to third position signals, and controls the rotation and stop of each reel 13 based on the first to third position signals. I do. A medal detection signal is input to the main control board 40 (main control CPU 40a) every time a medal is detected from the connected medal sensor SE4.

  When the connected BET button 28, MAXBET button 29, checkout switch 31, start lever 32 and stop button 33 are operated, the main control CPU 40a receives various operation signals indicating that each button has been operated. It is designed to be entered. A hopper 38 is connected to the main control CPU 40a.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating values of various random numbers such as winning combination determination random numbers used in various lotteries at predetermined intervals. The winning combination determination random number is a random number used when the main control CPU 40a determines a winning combination based on the winning combination determination table.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program. The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of winning combination determination tables. In each of the winning combination determination tables, the internal winning probability for each winning combination is determined according to the allocation range of the winning combination determination random number values. Yes. Further, in the main control ROM 40b, a stop table of symbol combinations for each combination is determined in advance. The stop table is a table in which symbols to be stopped and displayed are determined for each combination according to the operation timing when each stop button 33 is operated by the player. The main control RAM 40c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachislot 10.

Hereinafter, the sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, and a sub-control ROM 41b and a sub-control RAM 41c are connected to the sub-control CPU 41a. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sub-control programs for performing various game effects. In addition, the sub control ROM 41b has a display effect pattern showing the display effect mode of the effect display device 14, a sound effect pattern showing the sound output mode of the speaker SK, and a light emission effect pattern showing the light emission mode of the lamp R. Is remembered. The sub-control RAM 41c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachislot 10.

  The sub control board 41 is provided with a backup power supply 41d made of an electric double layer capacitor, and the backup power supply 41d is connected to the sub control RAM 41c. The backup power supply 41d is connected to a power supply board DV that supplies a power supply voltage to each control board, and the power supply voltage is constantly supplied and charged. The sub-control CPU 41a is connected to the power supply board DV, and the sub-control CPU 41a performs various controls when receiving a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage has dropped below a predetermined voltage from the power supply board DV. A backup process for storing information in the sub-control RAM 41c as backup information is executed. The backup information includes information related to the progress of the game, for example, privilege information given to the player, game state, time information, a demo pattern described later, and the like. The time information is information related to time such as the current date and time (hour minute second). When the power supply voltage is not supplied from the power supply board DV, the sub control RAM 41c stores and holds backup information using the power supply voltage supplied from the backup power supply 41d.

Hereinafter, processing related to the variable game executed by the main control CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a receives various operation signals, the main control CPU 40a executes predetermined control determined by the various operation signals. The main control CPU 40a executes display control of the various information display units 19 each time by inputting various operation signals and performing various controls. When the main control CPU 40a pays out an award medal based on a prize-type winning, the main control CPU 40a outputs a drive signal to the hopper 38 when the credit upper limit number (in this embodiment, “50 (sheets)”) is exceeded. Thus, each time a drive signal is output, control is performed so that one award medal is paid out. The main control CPU 40a outputs a drive signal to the hopper 38 at the time of credit settlement, and controls the player to pay out medals for the credit.

  The main control CPU 40a sets the bet number when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 27 or when an operation signal of the BET button 28 or the MAXBET button 29 is input. The main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits every time the BET button 28 or the MAXBET button 29 is operated. Similarly, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits every time a medal is inserted. Then, the main control CPU 40a causes a game startable state in which a variable game can be performed when the bet number of 3 bets is set.

  Subsequently, in a state where the game can be started, the main control CPU 40a performs a role lottery (internal lottery) when an operation signal of the start lever 32 is input. That is, the main control CPU 40a acquires a winning combination determination random number value from the main control RAM 40c, and performs a lottery to determine the winning combination with reference to the winning combination determination table based on the acquired winning combination determination random number value. Do. When determining the winning combination, the main control CPU 40a stores (sets) in the main control RAM 40c role information (such as a flag) indicating the type of the determined winning combination.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a controls each reel 13 so as to start the rotation operation of each reel 13 in a state where the wait time has elapsed since the end of the immediately preceding variable game. Further, the main control CPU 40a instructs the start of the variable game in accordance with the start of the rotation operation of each reel 13, and sends a variable game start command indicating the lottery result of the role lottery to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a). ). Note that the variable game start command to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) may be output at the timing when the player has operated the start lever 32 (after performing a lottery or the like).

  Subsequently, when the CPU 40a for main control inputs various operation signals of each stop button 33 based on the player's operation, it performs control (stop control) for stopping the reel 13 corresponding to the various operation signals. From the position signals from the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 corresponding to the reels 13, the main control CPU 40a detects the fluctuation status of the reels 13 while the reels 13 are changing, and the reels 13 when the reels 13 are stopped. We know the outage situation. The main control CPU 40a maintains the rotating operation without performing stop control on the rotating reel 13 until various operation signals are input from the stop button 33.

  Further, when various operation signals for the stop button 33 are input, the main control CPU 40a outputs the various operation signals to the sub control CPU 41a. With the various operation signals of the stop button 33, the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) recognizes the operation state of the stop button 33 by the player. That is, the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) is made aware of which stop button 33 has been operated and the order in which the stop button 33 has been operated.

  The main control CPU 40a makes a winning determination when all the reels 13 are stopped and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed. In this case, the main control CPU 40a reads out the combination information from the main control RAM 40c, and performs a winning determination for determining whether a combination of symbols corresponding to the read combination information (winning combination) is stopped and displayed on the winning line. . Further, in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a identifies the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line from the position signal input as each reel 13 stops, and the combination is useful. It is determined whether or not the prize mode corresponds to the information (winning combination). The main control CPU 40a determines winning (affirmative) when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line is the winning mode corresponding to the winning information (winning winning combination), while the winning information is included in the winning information (winning winning combination). If it is not the corresponding prize mode, it is determined that the prize is not won (negative).

  When the main control CPU 40a determines that the winning is determined in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a performs control according to the award mode. In this case, the main control CPU 40a performs control for shifting the gaming state and control for paying out a prize medal in accordance with the prize mode. Further, the main control CPU 40a outputs a winning instruction command indicating the presence or absence of winning to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a). In this winning instruction command, the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) recognizes whether or not the winning combination is instructed by the variable game start command. In addition, in this winning instruction command, the sub-control board 41 (sub-control CPU 41a) also recognizes the stop eye.

Next, a process related to a variable game executed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs various commands such as a variable game start command and a winning instruction command, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display contents of the effect display device 14 so as to execute various effects based on the contents instructed by the commands. . The sub-control CPU 41a performs control related to various effects every time a variable game start command is input. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a grasps the winning combination missed (non-winning) instructed by the variable game start command when the winning instruction command is not input. Further, since the sub-control CPU 41a can grasp the stop state of each reel 13, it can also grasp the winning combination missed from this stop state.

  Next, control related to the demonstration effect in the present embodiment will be described. The demonstration effect is an effect that is executed when the game (fluctuating game) is not executed for a predetermined time. By using the effect device, explanation of the game content, a part of the effect, and the like are performed, so that the player This is an effect that makes the game more interesting and interests in the game. In addition, the effect means in this embodiment refers to the effect display device 14 and the lamp R (the left lamp R1 and the right lamp R2).

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of effect modes (demonstration effect modes) can be set, and demonstration effects with different effects can be executed depending on the set demonstration effect modes.

  Specifically, a first demo pattern (first demo production mode) that specifies execution of a demonstration effect of the first production content, and a second demo pattern (second demo) that designates execution of the demonstration production of the second production content. A third demonstration pattern (third demonstration production mode) for specifying execution of the demonstration production of the third production content.

  When the demonstration effect is executed based on the first demonstration pattern, a display image for the demonstration effect is displayed on the effect display device 14 and the left lamp R1 is determined in advance in the predetermined first demonstration effect time. Lights with a light emission pattern. When the demonstration effect is executed based on the first demonstration pattern, the demonstration display image is displayed on the effect display device 14 and the right lamp R2 is determined in advance during the third demonstration effect time determined in advance. It lights up with the light emission pattern.

  When the demonstration effect is executed based on the second demonstration pattern, a display image for the demonstration effect is displayed on the effect display device 14 and the left lamp R1 is determined in advance in the predetermined second demonstration effect time. Lights with a light emission pattern. When the demonstration effect is executed based on the second demonstration pattern, a display image for the demonstration effect is displayed on the effect display device 14 and the right lamp R2 is determined in advance during the fourth demonstration effect time determined in advance. It lights up with the light emission pattern.

  When the demonstration effect is executed based on the third demonstration pattern, the demonstration display image is displayed on the effect display device 14 during the first demonstration effect time to the fourth demonstration effect time, and the lamp R (left lamp R1) is displayed. And the right lamp R2) are lit in a predetermined light emission pattern.

  Here, the first demonstration production time to the fourth demonstration production time will be described. The first demonstration production time to the fourth demonstration production time are set for 15 seconds, respectively. And after the 1st demonstration performance time is complete | finished, it transfers to the 2nd demonstration performance time. In addition, after the second demonstration production time is over, the third demonstration production time is started. Similarly, after the third demonstration performance time is over, the process shifts to the fourth demonstration performance time. And after the 4th demonstration production time is complete | finished, it transfers to the 1st demonstration production time again, and the 1st demonstration production time-the 4th demonstration production time are changed over repeatedly after that. Note that whether the current time is between the first demonstration effect time and the fourth demonstration effect time can be specified based on the time information stored and held in the sub-control RAM 41c.

  Specifically, when the number of seconds of the current time included in the time information is between 1 second and 15 seconds, it is specified as the first demonstration performance time, and the number of seconds of the current time is 16 seconds to 30 seconds. If it is between seconds, it is specified as the second demonstration performance time. When the current time is between 31 seconds and 45 seconds, it is specified as the third demonstration performance time, and the current time is between 46 seconds and 0 seconds (60 seconds). In some cases, it is specified that it is the fourth demonstration performance time. Note that the hour and minute of the current time are not taken into account when specifying the demonstration performance time. For this reason, the first demo pattern and the second demo pattern consume less power than the third demo pattern.

  These demo patterns (production modes) can be set by the store. Specifically, a setting button SB that can be operated when the front door 12 is opened is provided. The store clerk at the amusement store can set one of the first demo pattern to the third demo pattern by operating the setting button SB. These setting buttons SB are connected to the sub-control board 41, and the sub-control CPU 41a sets a demo pattern based on the setting signal from the setting button SB, and stores the set demo pattern in the sub-control RAM 41c. To do. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a serves as an effect mode setting means for setting a demo pattern (effect mode). The setting button SB serves as a setting unit.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of gaming machines of the same model are installed side by side on the island facility. When either the first demo pattern or the second demo pattern is set, a demo pattern different from the demo pattern set in the adjacent (adjacent) gaming machine is set. Yes. That is, when the first demo pattern is set in the first gaming machine from the right end, the second demo pattern is set in the second gaming machine from the right end, and in the third gaming machine from the right end, One demo pattern is set. When the third demo pattern is set, the third demo pattern is set in all the gaming machines.

Next, a demonstration effect execution process for executing a demonstration effect will be described. The demonstration effect execution process is executed at predetermined intervals by the sub-control CPU 41a.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not it is time to execute the demonstration effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a measures the elapsed time from the end of the variable game (after entering the winning instruction command) until the next variable game start command is input, When the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), it is determined that it is time to execute the demonstration effect. If this determination result is negative, the demonstration effect start process ends.

On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (when it has elapsed), the sub control CPU 41a determines to execute the demonstration effect.
When the sub control CPU 41a decides to execute the demonstration effect, the sub control CPU 41a reads the time information stored in the sub control RAM 41c and the set demo pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a demonstration effect having contents corresponding to the current time based on the set demonstration pattern.

  That is, when the first demonstration pattern is set, the sub control CPU 41a displays the demonstration effect display image on the effect display device 14 and displays the left lamp R1 when the current time is the first demonstration effect time. Is turned on with a predetermined light emission pattern. When the first demo pattern is set, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the demonstration effect when the current time is the second demonstration effect time. When the first demonstration pattern is set, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a demonstration effect display image on the effect display device 14 and the right lamp R2 when the current time is the third demonstration effect time. Is turned on with a predetermined light emission pattern. When the first demo pattern is set, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the demonstration effect when the current time is the fourth demonstration effect time.

  When the second demo pattern is set, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the demonstration effect when the current time is the first demonstration effect time. When the second demonstration pattern is set, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a demonstration effect display image on the effect display device 14 and the left lamp R1 when the current time is the second demonstration effect time. Is turned on with a predetermined light emission pattern. When the second demonstration pattern is set, the sub control CPU 41a does not execute the demonstration effect when the current time is the third demonstration effect time. When the second demonstration pattern is set, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the demonstration effect display image on the effect display device 14 and the right lamp R2 when the current time is the fourth demonstration effect time. Is turned on with a predetermined light emission pattern.

  When the third demo pattern is set, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the demonstration effect on the effect display device 14 regardless of the first demonstration effect time to the fourth demonstration effect time. An image is displayed and the lamp R is lit with a predetermined light emission pattern.

  The sub-control CPU 41a ends the demonstration effect and starts the variable game when a variable game start command is input during the demonstration effect. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a of this embodiment serves as a demonstration effect control unit. The lamp R and the effect display device 14 serve as effect means (effect device). The sub-control RAM 41c serves as time storage means for storing time information. Further, the left lamp serves as the left light emitting means, and the right lamp serves as the right light emitting means.

Next, the effect of the demonstration effect set in this way will be described.
In FIG. 6, when a plurality of gaming machines of the same model are installed side by side (six in the figure), the demonstration is executed when the first demonstration pattern and the second demonstration pattern are alternately set. The production will be described. In addition, it demonstrates that the game is not performed in all the pachislots and a demonstration effect is performed. Also, in the figure, it is assumed that the current time is a time (1 second) corresponding to the first demonstration performance time at the start of the demonstration performance. For convenience of explanation, the leftmost pachislot machine is designated as a first pachislot, a second pachislot, a third pachislot, a fourth pachislot, a fifth pachislot, and a sixth pachislot. In FIG. 6, “◯” is shown when the effect is executed, and “X” is shown when the effect is not executed.

  As shown in FIG. 6, since the first demo pattern is set in the first pachislot, the third pachislot, and the fifth pachislot, and the current time is the first demo production time from the premise, the production display device 14 The display image for the demonstration effect is displayed on the left lamp R1. On the other hand, the second demonstration pattern is set in the second pachislot, the fourth pachislot, and the sixth pachislot, and since the current time is the first demonstration production time from the premise, the demonstration production is not executed.

Next, the case where the current time is the second demonstration performance time will be described.
Since the first demo pattern is set in the first pachislot, the third pachislot, and the fifth pachislot, and the current time is the second demo production time, the demonstration production is not executed. On the other hand, since the second demonstration pattern is set in the second pachislot, the fourth pachislot, and the sixth pachislot, and the current time is the second demonstration production time, the demonstration display image is displayed on the production display device 14. Is displayed and the left lamp R1 is turned on.

Next, the case where the current time is the third demonstration performance time will be described.
Since the first demo pattern is set in the first pachislot, the third pachislot, and the fifth pachislot, and the current time is the third demonstration production time, a display image for demonstration production is displayed on the production display device 14. And the right lamp R2 is turned on. On the other hand, since the second demo pattern is set in the second pachislot, the fourth pachislot, and the sixth pachislot, and the current time is the third demo production time, the demonstration production is not executed.

Next, the case where the current time is the fourth demonstration performance time will be described.
Since the first demo pattern is set in the first pachislot, the third pachislot, and the fifth pachislot, and the current time is the fourth demonstration production time, the demonstration production is not executed. On the other hand, since the second demo pattern is set in the second pachislot, the fourth pachislot, and the sixth pachislot, and the current time is the fourth demo production time, the display image for the demonstration production is displayed on the production display device 14. And the right lamp R2 is turned on.

  As described above, when the adjacent pachislot is not performing the demonstration effect, the demonstration effect is performed, while when the adjacent pachislot is performing the demonstration effect, the demonstration effect is not performed. For this reason, it is possible to eliminate a period in which all the pachislot machines 10 do not simultaneously execute the demonstration effect. On the other hand, not all pachislot machines 10 are always performing demonstration productions. That is, since the demonstration effect is executed intermittently, the power consumption in each pachislot can be reduced. In addition, since any one of the adjacent pachislot machines 10 always executes the demonstration effect, it can be impressed that the demonstration effects are executed evenly when the plurality of pachislot machines 10 are viewed from the whole.

  Further, the left lamp R1 is lit during the first demonstration performance time and the second demonstration performance time, and the right lamp R2 is lit during the third demonstration performance time and the fourth demonstration performance time. For this reason, compared with the case where all the lamps R are lighted, power consumption can be suppressed. On the other hand, in the first demonstration production time and the second demonstration production time, when the pachislot 10 is viewed from the left side of the pachislot 10, it can be shown in the same manner as a normal demonstration production. Further, in the third demonstration production time and the fourth demonstration production time, when the pachislot 10 is viewed from the right side of the pachislot 10, it can be shown in the same manner as a normal demonstration production. For this reason, even if power consumption is suppressed, an effective demonstration effect can be executed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Different demo patterns (effect modes) can be set for each of a plurality of pachislot machines 10 arranged in the island facility. When either the first demo pattern or the second demo pattern is set, it is possible to avoid the time for executing the demonstration effect. Therefore, when a demonstration effect is executed when a plurality of pachislot machines 10 set with either the first demo pattern or the second demo pattern are arranged, the demonstration effect is executed in any one of the pachislot machines 10. For this reason, it can inform a player that the pachislot 10 is moving normally. In addition, since the demonstration effect is executed in any of the pachislot machines 10, the player can be made to pay attention to the island facility where the plurality of pachislot machines 10 are arranged, and the player can be interested. Moreover, since the demonstration effect is not executed in all the pachislot machines 10, the power consumption can be suppressed.

  (2) In the first demonstration performance time and the second demonstration performance time, the left lamp R1 of the left lamp R1 and the right lamp R2 is caused to emit light to execute the demonstration performance. Further, in the third demonstration effect time and the fourth demonstration effect time, the demonstration effect is executed by causing the right lamp R2 of the left lamp R1 and the right lamp R2 to emit light. Thereby, power consumption can be suppressed. Further, when viewed from the light-emitting side, the player can be attracted without changing from a normal demonstration effect. In addition, the lamps for executing the demonstration effects are varied depending on the time zone. Thereby, even if the player stands on either the left or right side, the demonstration effect by the lamp can be seen.

  (3) When the first demonstration pattern is set, the sub control CPU 41a executes the demonstration effect at a time when the demonstration effect is not executed in the second demonstration pattern, while the second demonstration pattern is set. If there is, the demonstration effect is executed at a time when the demonstration effect is not executed in the first demo pattern. Accordingly, when the first demo pattern and the second demo pattern are alternately set, the demonstration effect is alternately performed. Therefore, the demonstration effect can be executed at any one of the adjacent pachislot machines 10 and the player can be attracted.

(4) Since the current time and the demo pattern are backed up, there is no need to set each time the power is supplied, and labor can be saved.
(5) The sub-control CPU 41a replaces the lamp for executing the demonstration effect at every predetermined time. As a result, it is possible to prevent the demonstration performance from continuing with only one of the lamps on either side, and to appeal to the player that the demonstration performance is being executed, regardless of which side the player is present on. it can. For this reason, it is possible to attract customers.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the demonstration effect is executed by the lamp R and the effect display device 14, but the demonstration effect may be executed by other effect devices. For example, a demonstration effect may be executed on a speaker SK (voice output means) or a movable body that executes a movable body effect.

In the above embodiment, the lamp for executing the demonstration effect is replaced, but the demonstration effect may be executed by the lamps R on both sides. Further, the demonstration effect may be executed only on one side.
In the above embodiment, the light emission pattern of the lamp R in the demonstration effect may be set according to the setting switch. For example, the first pachislot to the third pachislot may be set so that only the left lamp R1 is lit, and the fourth and sixth pachislots may be set so that only the right lamp R2 is lit.

In the above embodiment, the time information and demo pattern need not be backed up.
In the above embodiment, the lamps on the same side are turned on in the first demonstration performance time and the second demonstration performance time, but they may be different.

  In the above embodiment, the demonstration effect is executed at a timing different from that of the adjacent pachislots 10, but different demo patterns can be set in each pachislot 10 so that any one of the plurality of pachislots 10 executes the demonstration effect. You may do it. For example, different demo patterns are set for each of three consecutive pachislots (first to third pachislots). In the first demonstration production time, the demonstration production is executed in the first pachislot, in the second demonstration production time, the demonstration production is executed in the second pachislot, and in the third demonstration production time, the demonstration is performed in the third pachislot. An effect may be executed. That is, every second demonstration effect may be executed. That is, a plurality of demo patterns that do not suffer from the demonstration performance execution time may be settable.

In the above embodiment, the third demo pattern for executing the demonstration effect at all times is configured to be settable, but it may not be set.
In the above embodiment, the control information in the main control RAM 40c may be backed up. In this case, the main control CPU 40a may execute a demonstration effect according to the set demo pattern.

In the above embodiment, a pachislot machine is used as a gaming machine, but a pachinko machine may be used.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

  (A) In the above gaming machine, the demonstration effect control means may cause the demonstration effect to be executed by causing the light emitting means on the same side to emit light even if the set effect modes are different.

  (B) In the above gaming machine, when the first effect mode is set, the demonstration effect control means causes the demonstration effect to be executed at a time when the demonstration effect is not executed in the second effect mode, while the second effect mode is set. When the production mode is set, the demonstration production may be executed at a time when the demonstration production is not executed in the first production mode.

(C) In the gaming machine, the current time storage means may be connected to a backup power source that supplies power when power supply to the gaming machine is interrupted.
(D) In the above gaming machine, the effect means may be a light emitting means for performing a light emitting effect or a movable body for executing a movable object effect.

  (E) In the above gaming machine, the demonstration effect control means may replace the light emitting means for executing the demonstration effect at predetermined time intervals.

  L1-L5 ... Symbol stop line, SE1-SE3 ... Reel sensor, SE4 ... Medal sensor, SB ... Setting button, D1-D9 ... Symbol stop position, R ... Lamp, R1 ... Left lamp, R2 ... Right lamp, SK ... Speaker DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachislot, 11 ... Main body, 12 ... Front door, DN ... Drum unit, 13 ... Reel, 13L ... Left reel, 13C ... Middle reel, 13R ... Right reel, 14 ... Production display device, 15 ... Center panel, 16 ... Perspective window, 19 ... Information display section, 27 ... Medal slot, 28 ... BET button, 29 ... MAXBET button, 31 ... Checkout switch, 32 ... Start lever, 33 ... Stop button, 33L ... Left stop button, 33C ... Middle stop Button, 33R ... right stop button, 36 ... medal outlet, 37 ... tray, 38 ... hopper, 39 ... medal selector 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... Sub-control RAM, 41d ... backup power supply.

Claims (2)

After the main control unit, and a sub-control means for controlling on the basis of the control signal from the main control unit, the game performed by varying a pattern of the plurality of rows being started in symbol display unit, the symbols are stopped When a predetermined display result is displayed, in the gaming machine that gives a privilege,
The sub-control means is
An effect mode setting means for setting an effect mode for specifying the contents of the demonstration effect based on the setting of the operable setting means,
Demonstration effect control means for causing the effect means to execute a demonstration effect of the effect content specified by the effect mode set by the effect mode setting means, at least when a game is not being executed;
Time storage means for storing time information;
Effect mode storage means for storing mode information capable of specifying the set effect mode ;
The time storage means can store the time information even when the supply of voltage to the gaming machine is interrupted,
The production mode storage means can store the mode information even when the supply of voltage to the gaming machine is interrupted,
There are multiple production modes that do not suffer from the time when the demonstration production is executed,
The demonstration effect control means, based on the presentation mode specified by the mode information stored in the presentation mode storage unit, thereby executing the demonstration effect in accordance with the time information stored in the time memory means A gaming machine characterized by Examples directing means comprises a left light emitting unit arranged on the left side of the game machine, the right light emitting means disposed on the right side,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect mode includes an effect mode in which only the left light-emitting means emits light during the demonstration effect, and an effect mode in which only the right light-emitting means emits light. .