JP6591474B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

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

  Some of these gaming machines include sensors that detect movements of the player's hands, arms, etc., and output sounds corresponding to the player's movements in multiple situations such as during a game or during a demonstration. There are those that perform specific control (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-57666 A

  However, it has not been considered how to perform specific control when the sensor detects a plurality of operations in each of a plurality of situations.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably performing specific control according to the situation.

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
An advantage change state control means for controlling to an advantage change state for changing the advantage for the player;
Standby state control means for controlling to a standby state when a game is not performed for a predetermined period;
Detection means capable of detecting a specific action;
Specific control means for performing control related to execution of specific control when the specific action is detected by the detection means in any of the advantage change state and the standby state,
The specific control means includes
In both the advantage change state and the standby state, the specific control is started by detecting the specific operation, and the specific control can be started when the specific operation is detected after the specific control is completed. And
When the specific action is detected during execution of the specific control in the advantage change state, the specific control is re-executed from the beginning, while the specific action is detected during execution of the specific control in the standby state. The specific control being executed is continued without re-executing the specific control from the beginning,
In the standby state, execute specific control to output a specific voice corresponding to the line of the specific character,
In the advantage change state, specific control is executed to output a confirmation sound that is different from the specific sound and corresponds to the specific operation.
In addition, you may provide the following structures.
(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine),
Detection means (for example, sensor 300) capable of detecting a specific action (for example, a specific action of holding a hand in front of sensor 300, a specific action of a part of the body crossing in front of sensor 300);
In both the first situation (for example, the setting change state) and the second situation (for example, during the demonstration), the specific operation is detected by the detection means (for example, a sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54). Specific control means (for example, a process in which the sub-control unit 91 outputs sound from the speakers 53 and 54 when the specific operation is detected by the sensor 300).
The specific control means includes
In both the first situation and the second situation, the specific control is started when the specific operation is detected after the specific control is completed (for example, as shown in FIG. 7, notification is made at time t5). When the specific operation is detected at time t7 after the sound output is finished, the notification sound is output at t8).
When the specific operation is performed during execution of the specific control in the first situation, the specific control is re-executed from the beginning (for example, as shown at time t4 in FIG. 8A, notification in the first situation) When the specific operation is performed during sound output, the notification sound is output again from the beginning.) On the other hand, when the specific operation is performed during execution of the specific control in the second situation, the specific control is performed. The specific control being executed is continued without re-execution from the beginning (for example, as shown at time t4 in FIG. 8 (b), when the specific operation is performed while the notification sound is being output in the second situation) Continue to output the notification sound without re-executing the sound from the beginning).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific operation is performed during execution of the specific control in the first situation, the specific control is performed again from the beginning, while the specific operation is performed during the execution of the specific control in the second situation. When the operation is performed, the specific control being executed continues. In this way, whether the specific control is re-executed or continued from the beginning is determined depending on the first situation and the second situation, so that the specific control can be suitably performed according to the situation.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The specific control means includes
In the first situation, the specific control is executed only in one mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), in the first situation, only the notification sound that is set as “Pyrrolillopyrrolillo” is output. )
In the second situation, each time the specific control is executed, the specific control is executed in any one of a plurality of modes (for example, as shown in FIG. For each output, multiple lines such as “I am a child. Nice to meet you” and “I am a B guy. Nice to meet you” are output.)

  According to such a configuration, in the second situation, the specific control executed in any one of the plurality of modes is not executed again from the beginning every time a specific action is detected. By continuing the execution of the control, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
It further comprises display means for displaying an image (for example, liquid crystal display 51),
The specific control in the first situation is control for causing the display unit to output a still image (for example, in the first situation, specific control for causing the liquid crystal display 51 to output a still image is executed)
The specific control in the second situation is control for causing the display means to output a moving image (for example, in the second situation, specific control for causing the liquid crystal display 51 to output a moving image is executed).

  According to such a configuration, the specific control in the second situation is control for causing the display unit to output a moving image. Since replaying a moving image from the beginning every time a specific action is detected leads to a decrease in the interest of the game, the execution of the specific control is continued to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
Sound output means (for example, speakers 53 and 54) for outputting sound (for example, the notification sound shown in FIG. 8);
The specific control in the first situation is control for causing the sound output means to output a sound other than voice (for example, a notification sound “Pyrrolillopyrrolillo”) (for example, as shown in FIG. In the situation, the notification sound "Pyrrolillopyrrolillo" is output),
The specific control in the second situation is control in which the sound output means outputs a voice (for example, a speech “A child. Nice to meet you”, a speech “I am a B man. Nice to meet you”).

  According to such a configuration, although the sound is output in the second situation, the sound is not interrupted every time the specific operation is detected. Can be prevented.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The specific control means includes
In the non-gaming state, after the game is over, it is switched to the standby state waiting for the player (for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the period from “game end to demo screen”), and during the display related to the setting. (For example, the “menu screen is displayed” period shown in FIG. 9), the specific control is executed when the specific operation is detected (for example, as shown in FIG. ”And the“ menu screen being displayed ”period, the notification sound“ Pyrrolillopyrrolillo ”is output when a specific action is detected)
In the non-game state, in the standby state (for example, the period of “demo screen display” shown in FIG. 9), the specific control is not executed even if the specific operation is detected (for example, as shown in FIG. 9). The notification sound “Pyrrolillopyrrolo” is not output even if a specific action is detected during the “demo screen being displayed” period).

  According to such a configuration, in the non-game state, the specific control is executed by detecting the specific operation between the time when the game is switched to the standby state after the end of the game and the time when the display regarding the setting is performed. Therefore, in the situation where the player may be playing, the interest of the game can be improved by executing the specific control. In the standby state in the non-game state, the specific control is not executed even if the specific operation is detected. For example, the store clerk happens to perform the specific operation during the cleaning operation in the standby state, and the specific control is executed. It is possible to avoid troublesomeness such as being done.

(6) In the gaming machine of (1) or (5) above,
Advantage change means (for example, setting change processing by the main control unit 41) for controlling to an advantage change state (for example, setting change state) for changing the advantage (for example, setting value) for the player,
Display means for displaying an image (for example, the liquid crystal display 51);
Sound output means (for example, speakers 53 and 54) for outputting sound (for example, the notification sound shown in FIG. 8),
The first situation is the advantage change state (for example, a setting change state),
The second situation is the standby state (eg, during a demo),
The specific control in the first situation is a control (for example, as shown in FIG. 8A) that causes the sound output means to output a sound other than voice (for example, a notification sound “Pyrrolillopyrrolillo”). Is a notification sound “Pyrrolillopyrrolillo”),
The specific control in the second situation is a control (for example, FIG. 8) that causes the sound output means to output a speech (for example, a speech “A child. As shown in (b), in the second situation, the dialogue “is A child. Nice to meet you” and the dialogue “is B man. Nice to meet you” is output),
The specific control means includes
In the first situation, the specific control is executed only in one mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), in the first situation, only one notification sound “Pyrrolillopyrrolillo” is output). ,
In the second situation, each time the specific control is executed, the specific control is executed in any one of a plurality of modes (for example, as shown in FIG. For each output, one of a plurality of lines such as “I am a child. Nice to meet you” and “I am a B guy. Nice to meet you” is output).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific operation is performed during the execution of the specific control in the advantage change state, the specific control for outputting a sound other than the sound is re-executed from the beginning. When confirming the operation, it is possible to confirm for each detection that the detection means is operating normally. In addition, since the specific control for outputting the sound is continued when the specific operation is performed during the execution of the specific control in the standby state waiting for the player, the sound is not interrupted and is not output from the beginning. Does not reduce interest.

It is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the stop position of the accessory 200. FIG. 5 is a timing chart for explaining an initial operation of the accessory 200. It is a figure for demonstrating the detection of specific operation | movement. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the relationship between specific operation and notification sound. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the relationship between specific operation | movement and alerting | reporting sound. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the relationship between a screen display state and notification sound.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following embodiments, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described.

[Configuration of slot machine]
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described below. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 can be transmitted. As a result, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L and 2C arranged in parallel inside the housing 1a through the transparent window 3 through the transmission area 51b of the display area 51a. , 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) are visible. On each reel, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order.

  Further, the slot machine 1 includes an accessory 200a, 200b (hereinafter, the accessory 200a, 200b is collectively referred to as an “object 200”). The accessory 200a is a member installed on the front surface of the liquid crystal display 51 and has a shape such as “>”. The accessory 200a is installed on the left side (hereinafter also simply referred to as “left side”) of the slot machine 1 when viewed from the player, and can be driven left and right. The accessory 200b is a member installed on the front surface of the liquid crystal display 51 and has a shape such as “<”. The accessory 200b is installed on the right side (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “right side”) of the slot machine 1 when viewed from the player, and can be driven left and right. When the performance is executed, the accessory 200a moves to the right and the accessory 200b moves to the left. Thereby, the effect which the shape like a diamond is formed is performed by partly overlapping the accessory 200a and the accessory 200b.

  In addition, the accessory 200 includes the accessory LEDs 201a and 201b (hereinafter, the accessory LEDs 201a and 201b are collectively referred to as “the accessory LED 201”). A plurality of (three in this embodiment) accessory LEDs 201a (LED lamps) are installed in the accessory 200a, and each of them can emit light. In addition, the accessory 200b is provided with a plurality (three in this embodiment) of the accessory LEDs 201b and can emit light respectively. The accessory LED 201 blinks in a predetermined color, and is used, for example, during production. The accessory LED 201 is not limited to blinking, and may be lit.

  Further, side lamps 400 are installed on the right and left sides of the see-through window 3 and can emit light respectively. The side lamps 400 are the same LED lamps as the accessory LED 201, and a plurality of (three in the present embodiment) are installed on the right and left sides of the see-through window 3. The side lamp 400 is used during production, for example, by blinking with a predetermined color. The side lamp 400 is not limited to blinking, and may be lit.

  In addition, a sensor 300 is provided above the right side lamp 400. The sensor 300 detects an action of the human body when the human body approaches the sensor 300 to a certain distance. For example, the sensor 300 detects the movement of the human body by detecting the temperature of the human body with infrared rays. Examples of the human body motion that can be detected by the sensor 300 include a specific motion described later (a motion of holding a hand in front of the sensor 300, a motion of a part of the body crossing the front of the sensor 300, and the like). Note that the sensor 300 is not limited to detecting the movement of the human body using infrared rays, but may be a sensor that detects the movement of the human body using ultrasonic waves or visible light. The sensor 300 may be any sensor as long as it can detect the movement of the human body.

  On the lower right side of the liquid crystal display 51, a medal insertion unit 4 capable of inserting medals is provided. At the lower part of the front door 1b, there are provided a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out, and speakers 53 and 54.

  As an example of operation means, the front door 1b has a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state within a credit range stored as a gaming value (medal number) owned by the player. The MAXBET switch 6 operated at the same time, the settlement switch 10 operated when the credit and the set bet amount are settled and returned, the start switch 7 operated when starting the game, and the reels 2L and 2C. , 2R, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation, an effect switch 56 for use in effects, and the like.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to a game as an example of a notification unit. The game display unit 13 is set with a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, and a game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals paid out and an error code when an error occurs. 1BETLED 14, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16 for informing the number of bets placed, an insertion request LED 17 for informing that a medal can be inserted, and a start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 are informed. The start valid LED 18 and the start switch 7 are informed that they are in a wait state (a state in which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are waiting to start rotation since a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game). Waiting LED 19 and replay game after replay winning And in the replay LED20 to notify it is provided.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the reel unit 2, the external output board 1000, the hopper unit 34, and the power supply box 100 are provided in the housing 1a. The reel unit 2 includes reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R (see FIG. 4) that can detect the reel reference position of each reel. The hopper unit 34 includes a hopper tank 34a for storing medals, a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals, and a payout sensor 34c for detecting the payout medals.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 for storing overflowing medals is provided. A full tank sensor 35a for detecting a full tank state is provided inside the overflow tank 35.

  On the front of the power supply box 100, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state in which the setting value can be changed or a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. When the power is turned on / off, and the reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of the winning probability (out-run rate) of the internal lottery in the setting change state. A power switch 39 to be operated is provided.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) are set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid and the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If medals are inserted with the bet number set, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described. However, a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined as winning lines, but when a combination of specific winning symbols (so-called disparity) is aligned on the winning line LN, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a predetermined symbol. By aligning the combinations (for example, bell-bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that a combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the symbols are variably displayed by rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the corresponding reels are controlled by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The rotation stops. Then, three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3. When a winning is generated by stopping the combination of winning symbols on the winning line LN, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player in accordance with the winning. At this time, when the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit number (50), the medal is paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 includes a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, and an effect control board that controls a predetermined effect according to the command. 90, a power supply board 101 that generates a drive power supply for electrical components, an external output board 1000 that outputs a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside, and the like.

  The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 3), and notifies means (game control in FIG. 3). Display devices such as the example on the left side of the substrate 40 are driven and controlled. The game control board 40 controls the driving of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R.

  A circuit configuration (illustrated in the game control board 40 of FIG. 3) such as the main control unit 41 is mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like (not shown).

  The effect control board 90 is connected to the effect switch 56. The effect control board 90 drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 3). The effect control board 90 is mounted with a circuit configuration such as the sub-control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 3). The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, etc. (not shown).

  The circuit configuration of the sub-control unit 91 includes, for example, a clock device 97 (hereinafter also referred to as RTC) for measuring at least one of date and time. The sub-control unit 91 can execute effect control according to, for example, at least one of the date and time counted by the RTC 97, a detection signal from the effect switch 56, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 3) and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

  The sub-control unit 91 controls driving of the accessory 200 (the accessory 200a and the accessory 200b) provided in the slot machine 1. The sub-control unit 91 detects a specific operation by the sensor 300 provided in the slot machine 1. In addition, the side lamp 400 is connected to the effect control board 90. The sub control unit 91 causes the side lamp 400 to emit light. The accessory 200a is provided with an accessory LED 201a. Moreover, the accessory 200b is provided with an accessory LED 201b. The sub-control unit 91 causes the accessory LEDs 201a and 201b to emit light.

  The main control unit 41 transmits a command indicating the result of the advantageous section shift lottery. Based on the command, the sub-control unit 91 controls the driving of the accessory 200 and controls the emission of the accessory LED 201 and the side lamp 400. For example, AT lottery is performed by cherry winning, and an AT lottery result is transmitted as a command. Based on the received command, the sub-control unit 91 controls the accessory 200, the accessory LED 201, and the side lamp 400 to produce an effect as shown in FIG.

  The main control unit 41 transmits a command indicating that it is in a non-game state and a demo state. Based on the command, the sub-control unit 91 performs control so that the notification sound is not output from the speakers 53 and 54 even when the sensor 300 detects a specific operation during the “demo screen being displayed” period.

[Internal lottery]
When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the bet amount, an internal lottery is performed by the main control unit 41 for determining whether or not winning is allowed (internal lottery). For example, a random number circuit (not shown) included in the main control unit 41 updates the determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) according to a predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts a determination value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated. If the extracted determination value corresponds to a determination value belonging to a predetermined range predetermined for each lottery target, the main control unit 41 determines that the corresponding lottery target is won. When a lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, a winning combination winning flag included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. For example, when winning a BB, a BB winning flag is set, and when winning a strong cherry, a winning flag for the lower cherries and a winning flag for a single winning combination are set. The winning flag of the BB is carried over until the winning BB wins, while the winning flag corresponding to a winning combination other than the BB is erased when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred. .

[Normal section and advantageous section]
The game sections performed in the slot machine 1 include a normal section and an advantageous section. The advantageous section is a section having the performance related to the instruction function for instructing the player about the operation mode (the operation procedure (also referred to as pressing order), operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. Specifically, the advantageous section is a section controlled to an advantageous state such as AT (assist time) or CZ (chance zone).

  AT is a notification state in which a navigation effect is executed that is controlled by the main control unit 41 and notifies the player of the operation mode (push order, operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Specifically, the main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery regarding the grant of an AT game that is a right to be controlled by the AT. For example, the main control unit 41 determines whether to give an AT game and the number of AT games to be given (AT game number) by AT lottery. In addition, it is called AT winning that it is determined to give an AT game in the AT lottery, and it is called non-AT winning that it is not decided to give an AT game in the AT lottery.

  The main control unit 41 stores the number of assigned AT games in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c when the AT lottery is won. Then, the main control unit 41 controls the AT over the number of stored AT games. When the main control unit 41 wins a push order such as a push order bell or push order replay during the AT, the main control unit 41 stops the symbol combination corresponding to the selected push order and advantageous to the player on the winning line LN. The operation mode for this is notified by the navigation effect. Therefore, by controlling the AT, the player can easily increase the net number of medals. In addition, the operation procedure corresponding to the type of push order combination and the procedure notified by the navigation effect is referred to as a correct answer procedure. On the other hand, a procedure that does not correspond to the type of push order combination and is not notified by the navigation effect is referred to as an incorrect answer procedure. In addition, the main control unit 41 may execute an extra lottery during the AT. The extra lottery is a lottery for adding the number of AT games by adding the number of AT games already granted. The fact that it is determined to add an AT game in the extra lottery is also referred to as an extra prize. When the winning combination is won, the number of assigned AT games is added to the number of AT games stored in the RAM 41c.

  CZ is in a state controlled to an advantageous section for the player. For example, during CZ, a navigation effect is generated at least once, in which a winning is obtained to obtain the maximum payout number. Specifically, a navigation effect for notifying the correct answer procedure is executed when winning the push order bell. Such a navigation effect executed at the time of pushing order bell winning is also referred to as bell navigation. Further, during CZ, an advantageous state regarding the control to the AT is higher than normal (during non-CZ). Specifically, the probability of winning an AT is higher in CZ than in non-CZ, and the number of AT games awarded when winning an AT is increased. The main control unit 41 executes a CZ lottery regarding the provision of a CZ game that is a right to be controlled by CZ. For example, the main control unit 41 determines whether to give a CZ game and the number of CZ games to be given (the number of CZ games) by CZ lottery. Note that the decision to give the CZ game in the CZ lottery is referred to as CZ winning, and the case where it is not decided to give the CZ game in the CZ lottery is called non-CZ winning. The CZ may be advantageous to the player in that the navigation effect in which a winning in which the maximum payout number is obtained is generated is executed at least once, and the degree of advantage related to the control to the AT is the same as usual. Good. Of course, the CZ may be advantageous to the player in that the navigation effect in which a winning in which the maximum payout number is obtained is generated is executed at least once, and the degree of advantage regarding the control to the AT becomes higher than usual.

  Note that the number of CZs is not limited to one, and a plurality of types may be provided. In this case, in any CZ, the degree of advantage related to the control to the AT is higher than usual, but the degree of advantage may be varied depending on the type of CZ.

  As described above, the “advantageous section” includes a section that is controlled in the notification state such as AT and a section that is controlled in the advantageous state such as CZ. On the other hand, a section in a normal state in which neither AT nor CZ is controlled is referred to as a “normal section”. Further, since the CZ lottery described above is a lottery for shifting to an advantageous section, it is referred to as “advantageous section shifting lottery”. In other words, an advantageous section shift lottery is performed in the normal section, and after winning in the advantageous section shift lottery, a transition is made to an advantageous section having performance related to the instruction function. During the advantageous section, “lottery related to the instruction function” such as AT lottery or extra lottery is performed as “processing related to the instruction function”.

  During the advantageous section, at any one of AT and CZ, the navigation effect in which a winning that obtains the maximum payout number is generated is executed at least once. For example, if 8 medals, the maximum payout number, are paid out by winning the middle bell or right-down bell, during CZ or AT, the middle bell or right The correct answer procedure for winning the falling bell is notified by the navigation effect.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can be controlled to disadvantageous RT and advantageous RT that is higher than when the replay winning probability is during disadvantageous RT. Advantageous RT is controlled by winning a push order replay (promotional lip). If you win the push order replay and correct the operation procedure, you will win the push order replay. The disadvantaged RT is controlled after the setting is changed, or is controlled when a transition point is derived in the advantageous RT. The transition outcome is an outcome that matches the winning line LN when one of the left bells, the middle bell, and the right bell, which are push order bells, is won and the winning is missed. The state controlled by AT and controlled by advantageous RT is called ART.

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by determining a winning probability used in an internal lottery described later according to the set value. The fact that the winning probability changes according to the set value is referred to as a setting difference, and the fact that the winning probability does not change according to the set value is also referred to as no set difference.

  The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. However, among a plurality of types of lottery targets, the player has a high degree of advantage for the player (such as a high probability state of AT lottery called CZ (chance zone) and a state in which a net increase in the number of ATs described later increases). There is no setting difference in the lottery target combination that is the target of the advantageous zone operation lottery that determines whether or not to shift to a certain zone. On the other hand, among a plurality of types of lottery object combinations, lottery object combinations that are not eligible for advantageous section operation lottery may have a setting difference.

  In order to change to the setting change state and change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after an administrator such as a store clerk turns on the setting key switch 37 provided in the slot machine 1. . At this time, the player cannot play the game. When the front door 1b is opened, the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value by operating the reset / setting switch 38 is displayed. Shifts to a setting change state in which a change operation (that is, a setting value selection operation) is possible. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and when the front door 1b is closed, the game shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. Hereinafter, the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 in the setting change state may be referred to as a setting value selection operation, and the operation of the start switch 7 in the setting change state may be referred to as a setting value confirmation operation. In order to confirm the set value, the administrator may perform a predetermined operation to shift to a setting confirmation state in which the set value can be confirmed.

  In the setting change state, the sensor 300 can detect a human body. When changing the setting, the reset / setting switch 38 is operated with the right hand, and the start switch 7 is operated with the left hand (a specific operation for changing the setting is performed). The human body is detected by the sensor 300 because a part of the human body crosses (a specific action occurs when a specific operation is performed).

  In addition, the winning probability of the internal lottery is changed according to the setting value setting, the winning probability of the advantageous section operation lottery is changed according to the setting value setting, and the internal lottery winning is determined according to the setting value setting. Any one of changing the probability and changing the winning probability of the advantageous section operation lottery may be performed.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. When a power failure determination process is performed and it is determined that a voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, a power interruption process (main) is executed.

[Game state and non-game state]
The “game state” in the present embodiment refers to a payout process (winning) starting from operation of the MAXBET switch 6 (operation of the MAXBET switch 6, insertion of medals into the medal insertion unit 4, and automatic BET by replay winning). It means until the completion of the medal grant process (addition of credits or medal payout process from the medal payout exit 9) due to the occurrence (until the end of the game).

  The “non-game state” in the present embodiment refers to a state that is not a “game state”. For example, the period from the completion of the medal payout due to the winning of a bell to the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 corresponds to the non-game state. In the non-game state, after the game is over, if the state where the MAXBET switch 6 is not operated continues for 30 seconds, the display on the liquid crystal display 51 is switched from the normal background display to the demonstration screen display (to the demo state). Become). The normal background is displayed outside the demo state. When the player operates the MAXBET switch 6 in the demo state, the display is switched again from the display of the demo screen to the display of the normal background. Further, for example, the setting change state and the setting confirmation state also correspond to the non-game state.

  When the player performs a switching operation to the menu screen in the non-gaming state, the display on the liquid crystal display 51 is switched to the display on the menu screen. When a setting end operation is performed after performing a predetermined setting operation (such as volume adjustment) on the menu screen, the screen is switched back to the original screen.

[Stop position of the accessory 200]
FIG. 4 is a view for explaining the stop position of the accessory 200. The accessory 200 stops at different positions during the setting change and the gaming state and performs different operations. During the gaming state, there are a normal time (during non-production) and a production. At the normal time, the accessory 200 is stopped, and the accessory 200 operates during the production.

  For example, the accessory 200 operates when a lottery subject (such as a cherry role) in an advantageous section transition lottery such as CZ lottery or AT lottery is won. As a result, the player is expected to win the advantageous section shift lottery and win the advantageous section shift lottery. Hereinafter, an example in which AT lottery is performed will be described.

  In the effect during the gaming state, the accessory 200 can move from the “minimum position” (position shown in FIG. 4A) to the “maximum position” (position shown in FIG. 4B). In the present embodiment, the movable start position at the start of the production is set to 0, and the position is set to the minimum position. The position that is the maximum movement distance from the start of movement is the maximum position. In the normal state during the gaming state, the accessory 200 is stopped at the minimum position.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, in the normal state, the accessory 200 is stopped at the minimum position so as to slightly overlap the liquid crystal display 51. In normal times, the accessory LED 201 and the side lamp 400 are turned off. For example, when the AT lottery is performed and the production starts, the objects 200a and 200b can be moved within the range shown in FIG. Depending on the AT's winning expectation, the stop position of the accessory 200 being produced differs. When the production starts, the movement starts from the position shown in FIG. 4A, and when the AT winning with the highest expectation degree is confirmed (expectation degree is 100%), the maximum position shown in FIG. 4B is reached. Move and stop. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image of “OK!” Indicating that the AT winning is set.

  When the AT winning expectation is low, it stops at a position close to the normal position in FIG. 4A, and the higher the AT winning expectation is, the closer to the maximum position in FIG. 4B. Stop. If the AT's winning expectation level increases step by step due to the effect, an effect is made such that the stop position is gradually brought closer to the maximum position in FIG. During production, the accessory LED 201 emits light. For example, the color may be changed and blinked according to the winning expectation degree of the AT.

  FIG. 4C shows a “setting position” that is a stop position of the accessory 200 in the setting change state. During the setting change, it stops at the “setting position” moved outside the “minimum position”, so that it is easy to understand that the setting is being changed. In addition, the accessory may be operated by a dedicated operation at the time of changing the setting so as to vibrate to the left and right around the “setting position” without stopping at the “setting position”. In this case, it is easier to understand that the setting is being changed.

  As shown in FIG. 4C, in the setting change state, the movement starts from the position when the power source shown in FIG. 4A is turned off (for example, the minimum position when the power supply is turned off in the normal state). Then, it moves to the set position shown in FIG. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image of “setting change” indicating that the setting is being changed. At this time, since the accessory 200 moves to a position that does not overlap with the “setting change” character, the player can visually recognize the “setting change” character.

  As described above, the accessory 200 stops at different positions between the setting change state and the gaming state. In addition, the stop position (set position) of the accessory 200 in the setting change state is a path (minimum position and maximum position) on which the accessory 200 can move during the gaming state, as shown in FIGS. Between).

  In the setting change state, the accessory LED 201 blinks in a predetermined emission color. The side lamp 400 also emits light in the same light emission manner as the accessory LED 201. For example, the accessory LED 201 and the side lamp 400 are blinked in yellow with the same blinking cycle.

[Initial operation of the accessory 200]
FIG. 5 is a timing chart for explaining the initial operation of the accessory 200. At the end of the setting change state and when a power interruption occurs, the accessory 200 performs an initial operation. The initial operation is an operation to be performed for checking the operation of the accessory 200, and a single operation is performed within a range in which the accessory 200 is movable. FIG. 5A is a timing chart for explaining the initial operation of the accessory 200 when the setting is changed, and FIG. 5B shows the initial operation of the accessory 200 when a power interruption occurs during normal operation. FIG. 5C is a timing chart for explaining an initial operation of the accessory 200 when power interruption occurs while the accessory 200 is moving (during production).

  After the setting change, as shown in FIG. 5A, the accessory 200 performs an initial operation from the setting position. Here, the horizontal axis indicates timing (timing a1 to f1). Prior to the timing a1, for example, during normal times, the accessory 200 is stopped at the minimum position. At this time, the power source of the slot machine 1 (hereinafter also referred to as a power source) is in the on state. To change the setting, the power supply is once turned off at timing a1, and the power supply is turned on with the setting key switch 37 turned on at timing b1. Thereby, it will be in a setting change state. In the setting change state, the accessory 200 stops after moving from the minimum position to the set position (timing c1). When the accessory 200 stops at the set position, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a “setting change” character indicating that the setting is being changed. Note that when the setting change is performed while the accessory 200 is movable, the accessory 200 moves to the set position.

  When the setting key switch 37 is turned off at the timing d1 when the setting change is finished, the setting change state is finished. Thereafter, the accessory 200 starts an initial operation. Timings d1 to f1 are periods during which an initial operation is performed. The accessory 200 starts moving from the set position at timing d1, and moves to the maximum position at timing e1. Thereafter, the accessory 200 moves to the minimum position at the timing f1.

  Next, the initial operation of the accessory 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5B and 5C at the time of power interruption. First, with reference to FIG. 5B, a case where a power interruption occurs during a normal time will be described. Here, the horizontal axis indicates timing (timing a2 to f2). Before the timing a2, it is normal time, so the accessory 200 is stopped at the minimum position. At this time, the power supply is in the on state. Assume that a momentary interruption such as a power failure occurs at timing a2 (the power supply is turned off), and the power supply is restored (power supply is turned on) at timing b2.

  When the power supply is restored at the timing b2, the initial operation of the accessory 200 is started. At this time, the accessory 200 is at the minimum position before the occurrence of power interruption. When the initial operation is started, it moves to the same set position as the timing c1 in FIG. Thereafter, the same operation as the initial operation after the setting change state is completed is performed. That is, the initial operation after the end of the setting change state shown by the timings d1 to f1 in FIG. 5A and the initial operation when the power interruption occurs in the normal state in FIG. 5B (shown by the timings d2 to f2). (Period operation) is a common operation.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5C, a case where power interruption occurs while the accessory 200 is moving (during production) will be described. Here, the horizontal axis indicates timing (timing a3 to f3). Before the timing a3, since the production is in progress, the accessory 200 is stopped at the maximum position. At this time, the power supply is in the on state. Assume that a momentary interruption such as a power failure occurs at timing a3 (the power supply is turned off), and the power supply is restored (power supply is turned on) at timing b3.

  When the power is restored at timing b3, the initial operation of the accessory 200 is started. At this time, the accessory 200 is in the maximum position before the occurrence of power interruption. When the initial operation is started, it moves to the same set position as the timing c1 in FIG. Thereafter, the same operation as the initial operation after the setting change state is completed is performed. That is, the initial operation after the end of the setting change state shown by the timings d1 to f1 in FIG. 5A and the initial operation when the power interruption occurs while the accessory 200 in FIG. 5C is moving (timing d3). The operation during the period indicated by ~ f3) is a common operation. Thereafter, the accessory 200 moves to the maximum position indicated by the timing a3.

[Specific operation and specific control]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes specific control when a specific operation is detected in the first situation and the second situation. Here, the first situation in the present embodiment is, for example, a setting change state, and the second situation is a demo state. As described above, the specific operation is an operation detected by the sensor 300. For example, an operation of holding a hand in front of the sensor 300 or an operation of a part of the body crossing the front of the sensor 300 can be given. In addition, the specific operation when changing the setting is an operation accompanying a specific operation. The specific operation is an operation for changing the setting. For example, there are an operation of the reset / setting switch 38 for changing the setting and an operation of the start switch 7 for changing the setting. That is, as an example of the specific operation, there is an operation when the start switch 7 is operated to confirm the changed setting value while operating the reset / setting switch 38 when the setting is changed. The specific operation may include an operation of opening the front door 1b and an operation of turning the setting key switch 37 off. In the specific control, when the specific operation is detected by the sensor 300, in order to notify the detection of the specific operation, the sub control unit 91 outputs the notification sound to the speakers 53 and 54, and emits the side lamp 400. Or a control for causing the liquid crystal display 51 to perform display (for example, display of a moving image or a still image).

  As an example of the first situation, the administrator performs a specific operation in which a part of the body crosses the front of the sensor 300 when the start switch 7 is operated while pressing the reset / setting switch 38 when changing the setting. Thus, when the sensor 300 detects the specific operation, a sound other than the sound (for example, a mechanical sound such as “Pyrrolillopyrrolillo”) is output from the speakers 53 and 54. As an example of the second situation, in the demonstration state, the specific operation of holding the hand in front of the sensor 300 while the character A child is displayed on the screen is performed, so that the sensor 300 performs the specific operation. Is detected, a sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 (for example, a speech sound such as “A child. Nice to meet you”). As described above, the sensor 300 is used in an effect executed in the gaming state. Further, when the sensor 300 is used in the production, a sound corresponding to the speech generated by the character is output as a notification sound.

  The first situation and the second situation may be, for example, a gaming state and a non-gaming state. The sensor 300 is also used in effects performed in the gaming state. For example, it is also used when winning a rare role such as cherry and performing an effect suggesting AT winning. On the screen, characters such as “Intense heat” indicating AT winning are displayed, and a display instructing to hold the hand in front of the sensor 300 is performed. At this time, when the hand is held in front of the sensor 300, a “confirmed” sound for notifying that the AT winning is confirmed may be output from the speakers 53 and 54. As an example to be executed in the non-game state, as described above, a line corresponding to the character is detected by detecting a specific action such as holding the hand in front of the sensor 300 while the character is displayed on the screen. Examples include those that output sound.

  Next, a method for outputting a notification sound when performing specific control by the speakers 53 and 54 will be described. In both the first situation and the second situation, the specific control is started when the specific operation is detected after the specific control is finished.

  In the first situation (for example, the setting change state), the notification sound is output again from the beginning every time the sensor 300 detects the specific operation even when the specific control is being executed. In the first situation, the specific control is executed only in one mode. For example, even in the middle of outputting a set of notification sound of “Pyrrolillopyrrolillo”, when a specific operation is detected, the notification sound “Pyrrolillopyrrolillo” is output again from the beginning.

  In the second situation (for example, in the demo state), every time the sensor 300 detects a specific operation during the execution of the specific control, the specific control being executed is continued without being output again from the beginning. In the second situation, each time the specific control is executed, the specific control is executed in any of a plurality of modes. For example, even if a specific operation is detected while the notification sound “A child. Nice to meet you” is being output from the speakers 53 and 54, the notification sound is output to the end without stopping.

  In the demo state, a plurality of characters can be displayed, and the output of the notification sound is changed according to the displayed characters. For example, when the A child character is displayed, the notification sound “A child is welcome.” Is output, and when the B man character is displayed, the notification sound “B man is welcome.” Is output. Is done. In the second situation, the output of the notification sound is not stopped even if the specific operation is detected during the output of the notification sound. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific operation is not performed during the output of the notification sound. It may not be detected.

  Further, in the setting change state, a setting change sound different from the notification sound output when the sensor 300 detects the specific operation is output. The setting change sound is, for example, a sound “setting change in progress” and is repeatedly output in the setting change state. In the first situation, specific control that causes the liquid crystal display 51 to output a still image may be executed, and in the second situation, specific control that causes the liquid crystal display 51 to output a moving image may be executed. .

  In addition, the specific operation may be accompanied by a specific operation when any of the first specific operation and the second specific operation is performed. For example, a specific operation is accompanied when either the reset / setting switch 38 or the start switch 7 is operated. The first specific operation may be any of an operation of opening the front door 1b, an operation of the reset / setting switch 38, an operation of the start switch 7, and an operation of setting the setting key switch 37 in the off state. Further, the second specific operation is any one of an operation of opening the front door 1b different from the first specific operation, an operation of the reset / setting switch 38, an operation of the start switch 7, and an operation of setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state. It may be.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the detection of a specific action. When a specific operation is performed in the setting change state, a specific operation is accompanied. A notification sound is output when a specific action is detected. The specific operation in the description of FIG. 6 indicates the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and the operation of the start switch 7. The specific operation indicates an operation detected by the sensor 300 depending on whether a part of the human body crosses the front of the sensor 300 or a part of the human body is located in front of the sensor 300.

  FIG. 6A is a simplified perspective view of the slot machine 1 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, a start switch 7 for performing a specific operation is installed on the front surface of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 2, a reset / setting switch 38 for performing a specific operation is installed inside the slot machine 1 with the front door 1b opened. A sensor 300 for detecting a specific operation is installed on the front surface of the slot machine 1.

  In order to change the setting, it is necessary to operate a reset / setting switch 38 or the like installed inside the slot machine 1, and therefore it is necessary to open the front door 1b as shown in FIG. 6B. In a state in which the front door 1b is opened, a part of the body does not necessarily come in front of the sensor 300, and thus a specific action may not be detected.

  FIG. 6C is a diagram showing a state where an operation for changing the setting is being performed in the setting change state. In the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 is operated to change the setting value (specific operation is performed). In FIG. 6C, the reset / setting switch 38 is operated with the right hand. In order to change the set value by the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and confirm the changed set value, it is necessary to operate the start switch 7 (a specific operation is performed). In FIG. 6C, the start switch 7 is operated with the left hand.

  In FIG. 6C, when the reset / setting switch 38 is operated with the right hand and then the start switch 7 is operated with the left hand, a part of the body is positioned in front of the sensor 300 (the specific operation is performed). Is shown). By performing the specific operation in this manner, the sensor 300 detects the specific operation. When a specific action is detected, a specific sound “Pyrrolillopyrrolo” is output.

  Note that the specific action is not necessarily detected when a part of the body is located in front of the sensor 300. Even when a part of the body is not positioned in front of the sensor 300, for example, when the left hand crosses the front of the sensor 300 for a moment when the start switch 7 is operated with the left hand, a specific operation may be detected. It is done. In this case, after the operation of the start switch 7 is finished, the specific operation may be detected again when the left hand crosses in front of the sensor 300 for a moment. Further, the setting value is not limited to a case where a specific operation is performed by a store clerk according to a regular procedure, but a case where the set value is changed due to fraud may be considered. In this case, as described above, the specific action is detected every time a part of the body of the unauthorized person crosses the front of the sensor 300, and a specific sound is generated each time. Will be output.

[Notification sound]
FIG. 7 is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the specific operation and the notification sound. In FIG. 7, detection of a specific operation and output of a notification sound when a specific operation is performed in the setting change state that is the first situation will be described. The horizontal axis indicates time T, and from the top indicates whether “specific operation”, “specific operation detection”, “setting change sound output”, and “notification sound output” are on or off, respectively. In the description of FIG. 7, it is assumed that a specific operation is detected also by a specific operation. The specific operation is an operation of the reset / setting switch 38, an operation of the start switch 7, and an operation of setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state.

  Hereinafter, description will be made based on the timing chart of FIG. It is assumed that at time t1, the setting key is turned on and the power is turned on. At this time, the setting is changed. When the setting change state is entered, output of the setting change sound is started. Specifically, the sound output of “setting is being changed” is repeated.

  It is assumed that the reset / setting switch 38 is operated at time t2 (detection of the reset / setting switch 38 is turned on). Thereby, the specific action is detected at time t3 (the detection of the specific action is turned on). Upon detection of the specific operation, a notification sound “Pyrrolillopyrrolillo” is output at time t4. At time t5, the output of the notification sound stops.

  It is assumed that the start switch 7 is operated at time t6 (detection of the start switch 7 is turned on). Thereby, the specific action is detected at time t7 (the detection of the specific action is turned on). Further, it is assumed that a part of the human body is detected by the sensor 300 at the same time as the start switch 7 is operated. A specific operation is also detected by this operation. Upon detection of the specific action, a notification sound “Pyrrolillopyrrolillo” is output at time t8. At time t9, the output of the notification sound stops.

  It is assumed that an operation for turning off the setting key switch 37 is performed at time t10. Thereby, the specific action is detected at time t11 (the detection of the specific action is turned on). Upon detection of the specific action, a notification sound “Pyrrolillopyrrolillo” is output at time t12. At time t14, the output of the notification sound stops.

  The setting change state is ended by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state. At the same time, the output of the setting change sound may be stopped, but in the present embodiment, the setting is made at time t15 when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the front door 1b is closed at time t13. Stops output of changing sound. This is done because the setting change state ends and the game can be started after the front door 1b is closed. Also, the reason why the output of the setting change middle sound is stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time since the front door 1b is closed is to make it easier for the store clerk to notice the fact, for example, when the setting change has been made illegally. Because.

  FIG. 8 is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the specific operation and the notification sound. 8A and 8B illustrate the output of the notification sound when a specific action is detected in FIG. 8A in the first situation and FIG. 8B in the second situation, respectively. In each of FIGS. 8A and 8B, the horizontal axis indicates time T, and “specific operation detection” and “notification sound output” are on or off from the top.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, it is assumed that a specific action is detected at the time t1 of the first situation (detection of the specific action is turned on). Upon detection of the specific action, the output of the notification sound that becomes one set of “Pyrrolillopyrrolillo” is started at time t2.

  It is assumed that a specific operation is further detected at time t3 (detection of the specific operation is turned on). By detecting the specific action, the notification sound “Pyrrolillopyrrolo” can be output at time t4. At this time, the notification sound based on the detection of the specific action at time t1 is being output, but the notification sound is stopped in the state of “Pylori...” And the notification sound based on the detection of the specific action at the next time t3 is output.

  It is assumed that a specific operation is further detected at time t5 (detection of the specific operation is turned on). By detecting the specific action, the notification sound “Pyrrolillopyrrolo” can be output at time t6. At this time, the notification sound based on the detection of the specific operation at time t3 is being output, but the notification sound is stopped in the state of “Pyrrolillopi...” And the notification sound based on the detection of the specific operation at the next time t5 is output. At time t7, the output of the notification sound is stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, it is assumed that the specific action is detected at the time t1 of the second situation (detection of the specific action is turned on). Upon detection of the specific action, output of the notification sound “A child. Nice to meet you” is started at time t2.

  It is assumed that a specific operation is further detected at time t3 (detection of the specific operation is turned on). It is assumed that the notification sound “B man. Nice to meet you” can be output at time t4 by detecting the specific action. At this time, since the notification sound based on the specific operation detection at time t1 is being output, the notification sound based on the specific operation detection at time t1 is output without outputting the notification sound based on the specific operation detection at the next time t3. To continue. At the time t5, when the words “A child. Nice to meet you” are finished, the audio output is stopped.

  It is assumed that a specific operation is further detected at time t6 (specific operation detection is turned on). It is assumed that the notification sound “B man. Nice to meet you” can be output at time t7 by detecting the specific action. At this time, since the output of the notification sound based on the detection of the specific operation at time t1 has been completed, the notification sound “B man. Nice to meet you” based on the detection of the specific operation at time t6 is output. At the time t8, the voice output is stopped when the words “B man. Nice to meet you” are finished.

  FIG. 9 is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the screen display state and the notification sound. In the non-game state, specific control is executed by detecting a specific action between the time when the game is switched to the demo state after the game is finished and the menu screen is displayed. No specific control is executed even if it is detected.

  The vertical axis represents time T1. Before the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 (BET operation) is performed, it is in a non-game state. By a BET operation, the game state is switched from the non-game state. The operation of the start switch 7 (start operation) starts the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (stop operation) stops the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and a prize is generated. When the medals are paid out, the gaming state ends (game ends), and the non-game state is entered.

  If the BET operation is not performed for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) from the end of the game, the screen is switched to the demonstration screen. During the period from “game end to demonstration screen display”, a notification sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 when the sensor 300 detects a specific operation. During this time, the player is likely to be sitting in the seat. For example, when the hand is held in front of the sensor 300, an effect is output in which sound corresponding to a predetermined speech is output.

  During the “demo screen display” period from when the demo screen is displayed until the BET operation is performed, no notification sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 even if the sensor 300 detects a specific operation. During this time, the player is likely to be away. For example, during this period, if the cleaning staff is cleaning and the sensor 300 happens to detect a specific action, it is only annoying if a sound corresponding to a predetermined line is output. Therefore, the notification sound is not output during the “demo screen being displayed”. If a BET operation is performed while the demo screen is displayed, the demo screen ends and the game state is entered again. Instead of preventing the notification sound from being output, a mute state in which the notification sound is output but the volume is 0 may be used.

  The balloon part shown on the right side of FIG. 9 shows a state when the menu screen switching operation is performed during the period from the end of the game to the display of the demo screen. The vertical axis represents time T2. When a setting end operation is performed after performing a predetermined setting operation on the menu screen, the screen is switched again to the original screen. During the “menu screen being displayed” period, a notification sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 when the sensor 300 detects a specific operation. During this time, the player is likely to be sitting in the seat. For example, when the hand is held in front of the sensor 300, an effect is output in which sound corresponding to a predetermined speech is output.

[Main effects]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the accessory 200 is stopped at the setting position shown in FIG. 4C in the setting change state, and the accessory 200 is shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B in the gaming state. Move or stop between the indicated minimum and maximum positions. Thus, since the accessory 200 stops at different positions in the setting change state and the game state, it is easy to understand that the setting change state is in the setting change state.

  Further, in the setting change state, the accessory is operated by a dedicated operation at the time of setting change so as to vibrate the accessory 200 left and right around the setting position shown in FIG. 4 (c). In FIG. 4A, the accessory 200 is stopped at the minimum position shown in FIG. 4A, and the accessory 200 is moved to the maximum position shown in FIG. In this way, since the accessory 200 operates differently in the setting change state and the gaming state, it is easy to understand that the setting change state is in the setting change state.

  Further, when the “setting change” image shown in FIG. 4C is displayed, the visibility of the display of the image is not hindered by the accessory 200, so that it is easier to understand that the setting is changed.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 4B and 4C, in the setting change state, the accessory 200 stops at a position on the path that can be moved during the production. There is no need to provide a dedicated route.

  Moreover, since the accessory 200 includes the accessory LED 201 and the accessory LED 201 emits light in the setting change state, it is easy to understand that the setting change state is also obtained by light emission.

  Moreover, since the accessory LED 201 is lit in the gaming state and blinks in the setting change state, it is easy to understand that the accessory LED 201 is in the setting change state depending on the light emission mode of the accessory LED 201.

  In addition, since the accessory LED 201 and the side lamp 400 blink in the same period in the setting change state, it is easy to understand that the setting change state is obtained even by light emission.

  Further, as shown in the timing c1 of FIG. 5A, the initial operation of the accessory 200 starts from the set position where the accessory 200 has stopped in the setting change state after the setting change state ends. The accessory 200 can smoothly perform the initial operation.

  In addition, when returning from the power interruption without being controlled in the setting change state, the accessory 200 is stopped in the gaming state before the power interruption shown in the timings a2 and a3 in FIGS. 5B and 5C occurs. The accessory 200 once moves from the position (any position between the minimum position and the maximum position) to the setting position to be stopped in the setting change state indicated by the timing d1 in FIG. The accessory 200 performs the same operation as the initial operation performed after the setting change state indicated by the timings d1 to f1 in FIG. As described above, by sharing a part of the initial operation between the setting change and the occurrence of power interruption, it is not necessary to prepare a plurality of patterns for the initial operation.

  Further, there is an operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and an operation of the start switch 7 which are specific operations for changing the setting, and a specific operation when the specific operation is performed (while pressing the reset / setting switch 38 when changing the setting There is a sensor 300 that detects a specific action in which a part of the body crosses the front of the sensor 300 when the start switch 7 is operated. As shown in FIGS. Since the notification sound is output when the specific operation is detected, it is easy to understand that the setting is changed. It can also be confirmed at the same time that the sensor 300 is operating normally. Furthermore, since a notification sound is output when a specific operation associated with a specific operation necessary for changing the setting is detected, it is possible to prevent an illegal setting change as much as possible.

  In addition, the sensor 300 is not only used in the setting change state, but also during the performance executed in the gaming state of FIG. , 54. In this manner, by providing a single sensor 300 with a plurality of roles, the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be reduced.

  Further, the sensor 300 is not only used in the setting change state, but also during the demonstration in the non-gaming state, when the hand is put in front of the sensor 300, the voice “A child. 54. In this manner, by providing a single sensor 300 with a plurality of roles, the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be reduced.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, since a notification sound is also output when a specific operation of the reset / setting switch 38 for changing the setting and a specific operation of the start switch 7 for changing the setting are performed, The act of performing a specific operation when performing the setting change state can be linked with the notification that the setting change state is informed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), every time the sensor 300 detects a specific operation, the alarm sound that is one set of “Pyrrolillopyrrolillo” is output again from the beginning, so that the detection of the sensor 300 is normal. It is easy to understand.

  Also, as shown at time t3 and t4 in FIG. 8B, when the sensor 300 detects a specific action during the output of the sound “A child. Nice to meet you” corresponding to the speech, the sound corresponding to the speech. Is not output again from the beginning, so it is possible to prevent the user from knowing what he was saying by ending the dialogue in the middle.

  In addition, any of the first specific operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and the second specific operation of the start switch 7 is accompanied by a specific operation, and a notification sound is output when a specific operation is detected. It is possible to prevent setting changes as much as possible.

  Further, in the setting change state, a setting change middle sound “setting is being changed” that is different from the notification sound that is output when the sensor 300 detects the specific operation is output.

  In addition, there is a sensor 300 that detects a specific action of holding a hand in front of the sensor 300 and a specific action of a part of the body crossing the front of the sensor 300. In either case, a notification sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 when a specific operation is detected by the sensor 300, and notification is made at time t3 in both the first situation and the second situation, as shown in FIG. When a specific action is detected at time t4 after the output of the sound is finished, the output of the notification sound is started, and as shown at time t4 in FIG. 8A, the notification sound is being output in the first situation. When the specific operation is performed, the notification sound is output again from the beginning. On the other hand, as shown at time t4 in FIG. 8B, the specific operation is performed during the output of the notification sound in the second situation. When the alarm sounds Force is the output of the notification sound without being re-executed from the beginning to continue. As described above, whether the notification sound is output again from the beginning or continued is determined depending on the first situation and the second situation, so that the notification sound can be suitably output according to the situation.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), in the first situation, only the notification sound that is a set of “Pyrrolillopyrrolillo” is output, and as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the notification sound is output in the second situation. For each sound output, a plurality of lines such as “I am A child. Nice to meet you” and “I am B guy. Nice to meet you” are output. In the second situation, since the notification sound output executed in any of the plurality of modes is not re-executed from the beginning every time the specific operation is detected, the notification sound output continues. Thus, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  Further, in the first situation, specific control for causing the liquid crystal display 51 to output a still image is executed, and in the second situation, specific control for causing the liquid crystal display 51 to output a moving image is executed. Replaying a moving image from the beginning every time a specific action is detected in the second situation leads to a decrease in the interest of the game. Therefore, the execution of the specific control can be continued to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, in the first situation, the notification sound “Pyrrolillopyrrolillo” is output as the specific control, and as shown in FIG. A child. Nice to meet you. "Is output," She is a B man. Nice to meet you. " In the second situation, a sound is output, but every time a specific action is detected, the sound is not interrupted in the middle, so that the execution of the specific control can be continued to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, since a specific operation is detected during the period from “game end to demo screen” and “menu screen being displayed”, the notification sound “Pyrrolillopyrrolo” is output. In situations where there is a possibility that the player is playing a game, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by executing specific control (output of notification sound). In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, during the “demo screen being displayed” period, even if a specific action is detected, the notification sound “Pyrrolillopyrrolillo” is not output. It is possible to avoid the troublesomeness that the operation is performed and the specific control is executed.

  In addition, the first situation is a setting change state, the second situation is under demonstration, and as shown in FIG. 8A, only one notification sound “Pyrrolillopyrrolillo” is output in the setting change state. As shown in FIG. 8 (b), during the demonstration, a plurality of lines such as “I am a child. Nice to meet you” and “I am a B guy. When the specific operation is performed while the notification sound is being output in the setting change state, the notification sound is output again from the beginning. Therefore, when the operation is confirmed in the setting change state, the sensor 300 is operating normally. This can be confirmed for each detection. In addition, when a specific operation is performed during the output of the notification sound (line) during the demonstration, the notification sound is continuously output without being output again from the beginning. It is not output and does not reduce the interest of the game.

[Modification]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About the accessory 200]
In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the accessory LED 201 and the side lamp 400 are turned off during normal times, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be turned on or blinking in any color. .

  Further, during the production, the accessory LED 201 emits light, for example, is lit in rainbow colors. However, the lighting is not limited to the rainbow color, and the lighting color may be changed, for example, green, red, or rainbow, depending on the expected degree of winning the AT. Further, the side lamp 400 may be lit in the same color. Further, the accessory LED 201 and the side lamp 400 may be blinked in the same color with the same blinking cycle.

  In the setting change state, the accessory LED 201 blinks in a predetermined light emission color, and the side lamp 400 also emits light in the same light emission manner as the accessory LED 201. For example, although blinking yellow, the present invention is not limited to this, and any color may be used as long as the accessory LED 201 and the side lamp 400 are lit in the same color.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the initial operation ends when power interruption occurs during the production, the accessory 200 moves to the maximum position indicated by the timing a3 in FIG. 5C. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an initial operation including an operation of moving the accessory 200 to the maximum position may be used. Alternatively, the accessory 200 may be stopped at the minimum position without moving to the maximum position.

[Specific control]
In the present embodiment, when the character A child is displayed on the screen in the demonstration state which is the second situation, an operation of holding the hand in front of the sensor 300 is performed, and the sensor 300 detects a specific operation. In the above description, the notification sound “A child. Nice to meet you” is output from the speakers 53 and 54. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one character may emit a plurality of lines. Further, any words may be used as long as the character utters. Alternatively, the sensor itself may vibrate when the sensor 300 detects a specific operation.

  In addition, when a character such as “Intense heat!” Indicating AT winning is displayed on the screen, if a hand is placed in front of the sensor 300, a “confirmed” sound that informs that AT winning has been confirmed is displayed. The example output from the speakers 53 and 54 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the hand is held in front of the sensor 300, some information regarding the game may be output by voice.

  Further, in the setting change state, a setting change sound different from the notification sound output when the sensor 300 detects a specific operation is output. For example, “setting is being changed” is repeatedly output in the setting change state. explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a warning sound such as “BeeBee” may be used.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine, a game is played by operating a hitting operation handle into a game area provided on the game board and driving a pachinko ball as a game medium. In the pachinko gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to generate a big hit based on the extracted random number when the pachinko ball passes through the starting area provided in the gaming area. By passing through the start area, the image display device displays a variation of the effect symbol. In the effect display device, a reach effect is executed in which the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result of the effect symbol is displayed. When the jackpot is won, the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a result of the variable display. After the big hit, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round (round game) advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. In the big hit game state, the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus can be opened. If a pachinko ball wins a prize opening such as a big prize opening, a predetermined number of prize balls are obtained.

  When the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine, for example, the pachinko gaming machine has a movable movable accessory that can be moved, and the movable accessory is located at a different position in the setting change state in which the setting in the gaming state is changed and in the gaming state. You may make it stop by. Moreover, you may make it make movable operation | movement differ in a setting change state and a game state. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine is equipped with a sensor, the sensor detects a specific operation when a specific operation for changing the setting is performed, and notifies when the sensor detects the specific operation in the setting change state. A sound may be output. In the setting change state, when the specific operation is performed during the output of the notification sound, the notification sound is output again from the beginning. On the other hand, during the demonstration, the specific operation is performed during the output of the notification sound. The output of the notification sound may be continued without re-executing the sound from the beginning. The configuration applied to the slot machine in the other embodiments described above can be similarly applied to the pachinko gaming machine.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Device, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
An advantage change state control means for controlling to an advantage change state for changing the advantage for the player;
Standby state control means for controlling to a standby state when a game is not performed for a predetermined period;
Detection means capable of detecting a specific action;
Wherein in any of the advantage of changing state and the standby state, and a specific control unit that performs control related to execution of a particular control when the particular operation is detected by said detecting means,
The specific control means includes
Wherein in any of the advantage of changing state and the standby state, the specific control initiated by the detection of the specific operation, when the specific operation after the specific control is terminated is detected, it can initiate the specific control And
When the specific action is detected during execution of the specific control in the advantage change state , the specific control is re-executed from the beginning, while the specific action is detected during execution of the specific control in the standby state . It was continued specific control running without sometimes re-execute the specific control from the beginning,
In the standby state, execute specific control to output a specific voice corresponding to the line of the specific character,
A gaming machine that executes specific control to output a confirmation sound that is different from the specific sound and corresponds to the specific action in the advantage changing state .

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