JP6833215B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine provided with a silent mode (specific effect state) that limits the output of a special effect sound set for a specific game with high technical intervention.

In a gaming machine such as a slot machine, when a player performs a stop operation with a stop switch, that is, a stop operation performed by operating the stop switch at a predetermined timing in order to stop a predetermined symbol on a predetermined effective line. When performing a so-called eye-pressing operation, for example, a stop operation with high technical intervention such as bitter pressing as described later may be required, and a special effect sound (sound effect) is generated at that time (specific effect). State).
In a game in a specific production state with high technical intervention, when a special production sound that is output only in the game in the specific production state is generated, in the game hall, around the game machine in which the player is playing. By listening to this special production sound, other players in the game (players playing games on the left and right sides of the player or behind the player) will be asked, "The person sitting on the game machine is about to come. It turns out that you are challenging or cheering for a stop operation with high technical intervention in the eye-pressing operation. " Then, the player who sits on the game machine and is going to perform the stop operation with high technical intervention by the eye-pressing operation feels pressure from the surrounding players and becomes nervous, and calms down and the technique in the stop operation. It becomes difficult to perform highly intervening eye-pressing, and it becomes easy for the stop operation by eye-pressing to fail.
Especially for beginners and inexperienced players who are inferior in the skill of pushing, it does not matter whether or not the surrounding players are actually watching, it may be seen by the generation of a special production sound. Just imagining that, the force is applied to the shoulder, and it is easy to fail the stop operation by pressing the eyes.
On the other hand, as a conventional technique, a technique for operating a game with a setting related to a production volume indicated by a selected game mode has been studied (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5804679

Here, the conventional game machine is set to the production volume indicated by the selected game mode, and it is not possible to limit the output of only the special production sound output in a predetermined state with high technical intervention. could not.

That is, in the conventional game machine, in the elderly mode and the beginner mode, the volume is uniformly set to a predetermined production volume, and is output only when the stop operation with high predetermined technical intervention is performed. It is not something that limits the output of only special production sounds. That is, in a predetermined game state, it is not possible to execute the stop operation of the game with high technical intervention in a normal mind without feeling pressure from the surroundings, and the success rate of the stop operation of the game with high technical intervention is increased. There was a problem that it could not be done.

In view of the above problems, the present invention limits the output of only the output of the special production sound in a predetermined gaming state, so that the game can be played with a normal mind and high technical intervention without feeling pressure from the surroundings. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of executing a stop operation and increasing the success rate of the stop operation of a game having a high technical intervention.

The present invention is characterized by the following points. That is, a plurality of reels 62 capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols 61 and
A start switch 40 for starting the variable display of the symbol 61 of the reel 62, and
A stop switch 50, which is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels 62 and for stopping the variation display of the symbol 61 of the reel 62 by the operation of the player after the start of the variation display of the plurality of reels 62,
It is equipped with a role lottery means 120 for performing a role lottery to determine which of a plurality of roles is won.
By the player's stop operation by the stop switch 50, as a result of the winning combination lottery, a prize is won when the winning combination symbols 61 combinations are aligned on the effective line 86, and the winning combination is advantageous to the player. It is a game machine 10 that is controlled so that benefits can be granted,
A specific effect state in which the output can be restricted only for a special effect sound output only in a specific game with higher technical intervention in the stop operation than in a normal game.
A non-specific effect state that does not limit the output of the special effect sound and a state other than the specific effect state.
With
The specific effect state can be executed by the operation of the predetermined operation means 31 by the player .
In the combination lottery in the specific production state, it is possible to win a specific combination in which the specific game is performed by winning, and a predetermined combination in which the normal game is performed by winning. Winning and winning of the above-mentioned predetermined role will be invalid after the next game.
In the specific effect state, not only the specific game but also the normal game can be performed, and
In the specific game performed in the specific effect state, the output is limited only for the special effect sound, so that the special effect sound is output in the normal game performed in the specific effect state. and wherein the call is switched to the normal of the effect sound to be.

According to the present invention, when a special effect sound output in a specific game having a high technical intervention in a stop operation is generated in a specific game, the game machine is installed in the game hall where the game machine 10 is installed. People around 10 (players next to and behind) hear this special production sound, and "the person sitting on the game machine 10 will be identified with high technical intervention from now on. It is detected that "I am challenging or challenging the game of." Then, the player sitting in the game machine 10 and sitting in front of the game machine 10 who is about to perform a specific game with high technical intervention in the stop operation feels pressure from the surroundings and becomes nervous. This makes it difficult to calmly execute a game with high technical intervention in the stop operation, makes it difficult to perform a game with high technical intervention in the stop operation, and makes it easy to fail in a game with high technical intervention.

Also, for beginners and players with poor skills, it does not matter whether or not the people around them are actually watching, just imagining that they are being watched will put pressure on their shoulders, and in the stop operation It is easy to fail in games with high technical intervention.
Therefore, by executing the specific effect state (so-called silent mode) by the operation of the predetermined operation means 31 by the player, a specific game output in a specific game having higher technical intervention in the stop operation than the normal game is output. The output can be limited only for the production sound.
That is, by causing the player to execute the specific effect state by the operation of the predetermined operation means 31, the output is limited only to the special effect output in the specific game with high technical intervention in the stop operation.

For this reason, when the player executes the specific effect state, he / she is trying to challenge the stop operation with high technical intervention in the specific game with high technical intervention in the stop operation, or is challenging. However, the players around it do not know.
Therefore, the player can execute the stop operation of the game with high technical intervention in a normal mind without feeling pressure from the surroundings, and can increase the success rate of the stop operation of the game with high technical intervention. ..

The "stop operation of the player by the stop switch 50" is not limited to the stop operation of the player for all of the plurality of stop switches 50, for example, only the middle stop switch C or, for example, the middle stop switch C and the right stop switch. It may be a player's stop operation for some of the stop switches 50, such as only two of R.

The normal game is a game different from the specific game, and symbols are arranged within a range that can be pulled in by a predetermined reel control on all reels 62, for example, a game in which a re-game combination is won. Therefore, there is a game in which the player can always establish the winning combination regardless of the stop operation timing (stop operation position) by the player.
Further, for example, in a game in which a push order navigation effect (so-called "full navigation") is executed in which a push order combination in which a specified stop operation order is set is won and a display is displayed so that the specified stop operation order is clearly clarified. As described above, if the stop operation is executed according to the displayed push order, the player can easily establish the winning combination with the largest number of payouts.

As the specific game, a game in which the game result changes depending on the stop operation mode of the player and the profit to be acquired differs depending on the operation skill of the player is preferable. For example, in addition to games in which the winning combination that can be established differs depending on the player's stop operation mode (stop operation timing) and the number of medals paid out differs, a game state that is advantageous to the player (for example, AT state) depending on the player's stop operation mode. It may be a game in which a lottery (for example, an AT transition lottery or an additional transition lottery) can be executed to shift to the additional special zone. Alternatively, for example, in a game in which a setting suggestion effect suggesting a set value is executed, the accuracy of the content suggested through the setting suggestion effect changes depending on the stop operation mode of the player (for example, more concretely). It may be something (suggested by the content).

The special effect sound is not output in, for example, the normal game, but is output only in the specific game. The special production sound includes, specifically, a sound effect, a sound, a BGM, and a musical piece, and is an operation sound output when the operation means is operated, for example, the above-mentioned. Examples include BGM (musical music) that is output only in a specific game, for example, a sound effect that is output in an effect that is executed only in the specific game.

The specific effect state can be executed at any timing as long as the game machine 10 is in operation, but a state in which medals can be inserted (or bet operation) (after one game is completed). It is good to make it feasible only during the period (before the operation of the start switch 40) to start the next game. In this case, it is possible to execute the specific effect state before the specific combination is won and the specific game is started by the operation of the start switch 40, and the specific effect is executed after the specific game is started. You can avoid the situation where it is too late to try to execute the state.

Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention further includes a non-specific effect state that is a state other than the specific effect state, and the non-specific effect state does not limit the output of the special effect sound. To do.

According to the present invention, by providing a non-specific production state that does not limit the output of a special production sound, an experienced person who is confident in the so-called eye-catching technique and is good at a game with high technical intervention. Experts in eye-catching skills can show off their eye-catching skills to others.
On the other hand, by providing a specific production state that limits the output of a special production sound, even beginners and elderly people who are not confident in the eye-pressing technique or unskilled persons who are inferior in eye-pressing skill can be described above. As you can see, you can calmly perform a game with high technical intervention without feeling the pressure from the surroundings and without being nervous.
By having both a specific effect state and a non-specific effect state in this way, both a skilled person who has a high eye-pressing skill and a beginner or an unskilled person who is inferior in the eye-pressing skill can have their own. It is possible to determine whether or not there is a limit on the output of a special production sound according to the skill, and execute the production state.

For example, when the first effect sound and the second effect sound are output when the operation of a specific operation means is performed, the first effect sound and the second effect sound are output in the "specific game". While sound is output, when the first production sound is not output and the second production sound is output in "a game different from a specific game", the first production sound is "special". It corresponds to "directing sound", and the second directing sound does not correspond to "special directing sound".

Therefore, in the above case, in the "specific game", if the specific effect state is set, the output of the first effect sound corresponding to the special effect sound is limited. Therefore, for example, the first effect sound. Is not output and the second effect sound is output, while if the non-specific effect state is set, the output of the first effect sound corresponding to the special effect sound is not limited, so that the first effect sound is not restricted. The production sound and the second production sound are output.

Further, in the above case, in the "game different from the specific game", if the specific effect state is set, the output of the first effect sound corresponding to the special effect sound is not set. The second production sound is output without outputting the first production sound, while the output of the first production sound corresponding to the special production sound is set if the non-specific production state is set. Therefore, the second production sound is output.

That is, when the non-specific effect state is set, the first effect sound output in the "specific game" is output in the "game different from the specific game", so that the "specific game" is output through the effect sound. There is a possibility that the surrounding players will detect the occurrence of. On the other hand, when the specific effect state is set, the first effect sound is not output and the second effect sound is not output regardless of whether the game is a "specific game" or a "game different from the specific game". Since the effect sound of the above is output, it becomes difficult for the surrounding players to detect the occurrence of the "specific game" through the effect sound.

Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention further includes a player-side volume setting means 410 that sets a volume, which is a setting related to the volume, based on a setting operation by the player.
A game store side volume setting means 420 that sets the volume, which is a setting related to the volume, is provided based on the setting operation by the game store employee.
When the technical intervention is successful in the specific game performed in the specific effect state, the normal effect sound output in the normal game is the volume setting set by the player side volume setting means 410 and the above. The feature is that the sound is output at a volume based on the combination with the volume setting set by the volume setting means 420 on the game store side.
Further, in the specific effect state, the game machine 10 according to the present invention further produces the special effect sound output when the specific game is started, triggered by the operation of the start switch 40 for starting the game. The feature is that the output can be limited.

According to the present invention, when the start switch 40 is operated, that is, at the beginning of a game, a special production sound that allows the content of the game to be understood (specifically, for example, a voice saying "Game!" Output) is output. By outputting the special production sound at the beginning of the game, the players around the game machine 10 are aware that the game machine 10 starts a specific game with high technical intervention in the stop operation. Will be done. Therefore, by limiting the special effect sound output when starting a specific game triggered by the operation of the start switch 40, the game machine 10 executes a specific game with high technical intervention. It is possible to prevent others from detecting this.

For example, when the first effect sound is output when the start switch 40 is operated, the start is when the game started when the start switch 40 is operated is a "game different from a specific game". The operation of the switch 40 does not output the first effect sound, while the operation of the start switch 40 causes the first operation when the game started by the operation of the start switch 40 is a "specific game". When the production sound is output, this first production sound corresponds to a "special production sound". Therefore, in such a case, if the specific effect state is set, the start switch 40 that starts these games regardless of whether the game is a "specific game" or a "game different from the specific game". In the operation, the output of the first effect sound is limited, for example, the output of the first effect sound is not output.

Further, in the game machine 10 according to the present invention, in the specific effect state, the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the specific combination won in the combination lottery in the specific game is operated at a predetermined operation timing. It is characterized in that the special effect sound output when the sound is generated can be limited.
Here, "when the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the winning specific combination is operated at a predetermined operation timing" specifically means, for example, a so-called bitter pressing operation in a specific combination. This includes the case where the stop operation timing at which the number of so-called sliding frames becomes 0 is successful.
In the present invention, when a special effect sound is output when a specific game is started with the operation of the start switch 40 as a trigger, the special effect sound is produced with the operation of the start switch 40 as a normal game. It includes something like switching to the normal production sound of the start switch 40 output by.
Further, in the present invention, when a special effect sound is output when a specific game is started triggered by the operation of the stop switch 50, the special effect sound is usually produced by the operation of the stop switch 50. It includes something like switching to the normal production sound of the stop switch 50 output in the game of.
Further, although there is a "normal production sound" output in the normal game of the present invention, in the normal game, in the "silence" state in which no production sound is generated, the state is switched to the silent state. Includes such things.

According to the present invention, by making it possible to limit the special effect sound output when the operation timing of the stop switch 50 is operated at a predetermined operation timing, a special effect sound output when technical intervention is high is possible. It is possible to limit the production sound, suppress the output of a special production sound that notifies the surroundings that the game is highly technically intervening, and prevent the surroundings from knowing that the game is in the game state. it can.

For example, in the case of the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 2, the left stop switch L is pressed at the timing when the “diamond 1 symbol” of symbol number 2 is located in the middle stage on the effective line on the left reel 64, and the symbol number 1 is pressed on the middle reel 66. The middle stop switch C is pressed at the timing when the "diamond 1 symbol" of symbol 1 is located in the middle stage of the effective line, and the right stop is performed at the timing when the "diamond 1 symbol" of symbol number 16 is located in the middle stage of the effective line on the right reel 68. When the switch R is pressed, the stop operation sound that is output when the last stop operation (one of the left stop switch L, middle stop switch C, and right stop switch R) is pressed is "special. If it corresponds to the "effect sound", if the "specific game" related to these series of stop operations is performed in the specific effect state, the output of the stop operation sound is limited.

Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention is further characterized in that, in the specific effect state, the special effect sound is limited by switching to a normal effect sound output in the normal game.
In the present invention, "in the specific effect state, it is possible to limit the output of the special effect sound that is output when the specific game is started, triggered by the operation of the start switch 40 that starts the game. When subordinate to "featuring", the normal effect sound to be switched is a normal start sound output when the start switch 40 is triggered in a normal game.
Further, in the present invention, "in the specific effect state, it is output when the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the specific combination won in the combination lottery in the specific game is operated at a predetermined operation timing. When subordinate to "It is characterized in that the special production sound can be restricted", the normal production sound to be switched is output as a trigger of the operation of the stop switch 50 in a normal game. It is an operation sound.

According to the present invention, by switching a special production sound to a normal production sound output in a normal game, the output of the special production sound is limited without particularly limiting the output of the special production sound. Can produce the same effect as.

Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention is an operating means that can be operated by the player without affecting the progress of the game, and is a first operating means that the player operates when adjusting the volume. Specifically, for example, volume up button switch 47c, a volume down button switch 47b), the same way as the operation in adjusting the sound volume by the first operating means is disposed in the vicinity of the first operating means become (specifically, for example, the decision button switch 47a) second operating means and the providing the by the second operating means for operating predetermined plurality of times, the case of the non-specific effect condition, the non The specific effect state is switched from the specific effect state to the specific effect state so that the specific effect state can be executed. In the case of the specific effect state, the specific effect state is switched to the non-specific effect state to change the non-specific effect state . It is characterized in that it is formed in a feasible manner.

The first operating means corresponds to the volume up button switch 47c and the volume down button switch 47b, and the second operating means is arranged in the vicinity of the first operating means (volume up button switch 47c, volume down button switch 47b). It corresponds to the enter button switch 47a, which is provided and has the same operation method as the first operation means (volume up button switch 47c, volume down button switch 47b).

Here, the "same operation method" means that if the first operation means is a switch of the type to be pressed, the second operation means also adopts the same type of switch. Since the risk of being detected by the surroundings increases if the operation method is different, the second operation means is set to the same operation method (for example, pressing operation) as the first operation means. Further, the "neighborhood" looks as if the first operating means is being operated from the surroundings even if the second operating means near the first operating means is operated.

Further, "By operating the second operating means a predetermined number of times, in the case of a state other than the specific effect state, the specific effect state can be executed by switching from the state other than the specific effect state to the specific effect state. In the case of the specific effect state, the specific effect state is switched to a state other than the specific effect state so that a state other than the specific effect state can be executed. ”As a result, the second By operating the operating means a predetermined number of times, a specific effect state and a non-specific effect state can be switched.

According to the present invention, by operating the second operating means (specifically, the determination button switch 47a) a predetermined number of times (specifically, for example, eight times), in the case of a state other than the specific effect state, A state other than the specific effect state is switched to the specific effect state so that the specific effect state can be executed. In the case of the specific effect state, the specific effect state is switched to a state other than the specific effect state to perform the specific effect state. It is formed so that states other than are feasible.

Since the second operating means is arranged in the vicinity of the first operating means and has the same operating method as the first operating means, it is not easy for the surrounding players to clearly distinguish between the two. Therefore, even if the player operates the second operating means in order to shift to the specific effect state, the surrounding players who are concerned about the player's operation will operate the volume adjustment when adjusting the volume. It seems that the volume is adjusted by the first operating means for, and it is difficult for the surrounding players to detect that the player intentionally switched to the specific production state.

The game machine 10 according to the present invention is the operation means 31 that can be operated by the player without affecting the progress of the game (specifically, for example, the game progress influence non-imparting operation means 31b (game described later). By operating the volume setting switch 47 on the person side, the volume setting switch 334 on the amusement store side, the button switch 42 for production, etc.), the volume of the entire production can be changed, and the operation to be operated when adjusting the volume. By operating the means 31 a predetermined number of times, in the case of a state other than the specific effect state, the specific effect state can be switched from the state other than the specific effect state to the specific effect state, and the specific effect state can be executed. In the case of a state, the specific effect state may be switched to a state other than the specific effect state so that a state other than the specific effect state can be executed. Even in this way, the same effect as in the above-mentioned case is obtained.

Further, the game machine 10 according to the present invention further has the stop switch 50 corresponding to the specific combination in order to win the winning specific combination in the specific game even in the specific effect state. It is characterized in that it is notified by an output other than the special effect sound that the operation timing needs to be operated at a predetermined operation timing.

According to the present invention, the operation timing of the stop switch 50 is operated at a predetermined operation timing by being notified by an output other than a special effect sound (for example, a predetermined lamp lighting, a predetermined image display, etc.). You will be informed that it is necessary. As a result, it is possible for only the player of the game machine 10 to recognize that the operation timing of the stop switch 50 needs to be operated at a predetermined operation timing without being noticed by the surrounding players. Become.

Further, in the game machine 10 according to the present invention, in the specific game, the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the winning specific combination is operated at a predetermined operation timing for the special effect sound. Includes a production that informs the evaluation of what was done,
Even in the specific effect state, an effect different from the effect of notifying the evaluation that the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the winning specific combination is operated at the predetermined operation timing is executed. It is characterized by making it so.

According to the present invention, even in the specific effect state, the mode is different from the effect of notifying the evaluation that the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the winning specific combination is operated at the predetermined operation timing. The production is executed. As a result, the evaluation for the operation timing can be notified even in the specific effect state, and the evaluation can be known to the surrounding people without knowing the details of the evaluation.
Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention is further referred to as a normal state in which the game is normally performed.
In both the bonus state in which the profit given to the player can be larger than in the normal state, the specific game can be formed by winning the specific combination in the combination lottery, and the normal state and the above-mentioned normal state It is characterized in that the specific effect state or the non-specific effect state can be executed in any of the bonus states.

It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is the external front view which shows the game machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement of the symbol provided on each reel in embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the input, control and output of the game machine in embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the reel control means in embodiment of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the effective line (leading-in line) in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the type, name, symbol combination, payout, etc. of each combination in embodiment of this invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention and is a transition diagram of a gaming state. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a transition source and a transition destination of a gaming state according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an embodiment of the present invention, showing general control executed by the main control means for each game. It is a flowchart which shows the change process between the specific effect state (silent mode) and the non-specific effect state, which is an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the output state of the special sound effect (special effect sound) and the like in the specific effect state and the non-specific effect state in the embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the output state of the stop operation sound in the specific effect state and the non-specific effect state in the embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the state of the stop sound and the light output in the specific effect state and the non-specific effect state in the embodiment of this invention.

In this specification, when the definition about the direction is not shown in each explanation, the player facing the game machine 10 is seen from the game machine 10 in front of the player. The direction toward the side is the "front" direction, and the opposite direction is the "rear" direction. Similarly, the left-right directions such as "left" and "right" also mean the left direction and the right direction when viewed from the player. Similarly, in the description of each member, when the definition of the direction or the like is not shown, it means the direction seen from the player in the state where each member is fixed at a predetermined position of the game machine 10.
The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a square box-shaped housing 12 having a front opening that opens toward the front, and a front door 14 that covers the front opening of the housing 12 so as to be openable and closable. And have.

An upper panel 20 made of thin resin is provided on the upper part of the front door 14. At the center of the upper panel 20, you can see the symbol 61 on the circumference of the three reels 62 (left reel 64 on the left side, middle reel 66 in the center, right reel 68 on the right side when facing the front). A transparent pattern display window portion 16 is formed. When the rotation of all three reels 62 is stopped, the symbol display window portion 16 is formed so as to show the player a total of nine symbols 61 arranged in three columns and three rows. The symbol display window portion 16 is provided on the front side of the reel 62, and is for visually recognizing a plurality of symbols 61 stopped on the effective line 86 described later when the rotation of the reel 62 is stopped. .. The reel 62 is capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols 61 via the symbol display window 16.

In the rear direction (back direction) of the symbol display window portion 16, three drive motors (not shown), a total of three reels 62 rotated by each drive motor, the drive motor, and the drive motor A reel unit 60 having a unit holder (not shown) for holding the reel 62 is arranged.
The front door 14 is formed with a notification means 70 that notifies the player of various information such as winning a role lottery by sound, light, video, or the like. The notification means 70 is arranged on the front door 14, and includes a speaker 72, a display device 84, and a production lamp 78. The reel 62 is usually used for the progress of the game, but in a state where the progress of the game is stopped, the notification means 70 is shown by showing an effect (so-called reel effect) that is different from the normal rotation operation. It may be used as a kind of.

The speaker 72 includes an upper speaker 74 arranged on the upper left and right sides of the front door 14, and a lower speaker 76 arranged on the lower left and right sides of the front door 14.
The display device 84 is a display device for displaying various images on the screen, and constitutes an effect unit having the display device 84 as a liquid crystal display device for displaying images including moving images. is there.
The effect lamp 78 includes an upper lamp 80 arranged above the front door 14, and lower lamps 82 arranged on the left and right below the front door 14.

A lower panel 22 is provided below the front door 14. The front door 14 is provided with an operation unit 30 that is located above the lower panel 22 and projects toward the front of the front door 14.
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a credit function (the number of inserted medals is electronically stored) in which medals can be inserted in advance from the medal insertion slot 38, which will be described later, as a condition for starting the game, and up to 50 medals can be stored internally as credit medals. It has a function to electronically store and manage it as data). The maximum number of credit medals that can be stored is 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals.

Below the medal slot 38, a settlement switch 36 for paying out all the medals credited by the credit function is provided. On the left side of the checkout switch 36, three stop switches 50 corresponding to each of the three reels 62 are provided in order to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel 62 by operation. The stop switch 50 has a left stop switch L for stopping the left reel 64, a middle stop switch C for stopping the middle reel 66, and a right stop switch R for stopping the right reel 68. ing. That is, these stop switches 50 are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels 62, and after the start of the variation display of the symbol 61 of the plurality of reels 62, the variation display of the symbol 61 of the reel 62 is individually displayed by the player's operation. It is for stopping at.

On the left side of the stop switch 50, a start switch 40 for starting the rotation of the reel 62 is provided on condition that a medal is inserted or the max bet switch 34 described later is operated. That is, the start switch 40 is for starting the variable display of the symbol 61 of the reel 62 by the operation of the player. On the start switch 40, a max bet switch 34 is provided to reduce the number of medals that can be inserted until the maximum number of medals to be inserted (specifically, 3) is reduced from the number of credited medals to replace 3 medals. ing. In the RBB described later, the above-mentioned three-sheet insertion is set to two-sheet insertion.

In addition to the max bet switch 34, or in place of the max bet switch 34, a single bet switch 35 may be provided in which the number of credited medals is reduced by one to replace one medal insertion.

The start switch 40, stop switch 50, settlement switch 36, and max bet switch 34 described above constitute an operating means 31 (see FIG. 3) that can be operated by the player.
Here, the operation means 31 that can be operated by the player includes a game progress influence giving operation means 31a that affects the progress of the game and a game progress influence non-giving operation means 31b that does not directly affect the progress of the game. ing.
The game progress influence giving operation means 31a includes the above-mentioned start switch 40, stop switch 50, settlement switch 36, max bet switch 34, and single bet switch 35.
Further, the game progress influence non-imparting operation means 31b includes a player side volume setting switch 47, a game store side volume setting switch 334, and a production button switch 42, which will be described later.
In the rear direction (back direction) of the lower part of the front door 14, there is a so-called hopper unit, which is a storage payout means 24 (see FIG. 3) capable of storing medals and paying out medals. It has a power switch that can be operated to turn on or off the power, and also has a power supply device (not shown) for supplying power to each component.
At the lower part of the front door 14, a medal payout outlet 28 is formed in which medals are paid out from the storage payout means 24 in a predetermined case. Below the medal payout outlet 28, a dish-shaped medal tray 26 that opens upward is formed in order to store the medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 28. If the number of medals credited is less than 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals, the acquired medals are not paid out from the medal payment exit 28 and are added to the number of credit medals until the number reaches 50.

The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment enables the start of a game by inserting a predetermined number of medals by operating the max bet switch 34 or inserting medals. Then, by pressing the start switch 40, the rotation of the reel 62 is started to start the game, and the winning combination lottery is performed using the lottery table corresponding to each state of the main control device 110 described later. Then, the game machine 10 stops the rotation of the reel 62 so as to match the result of the winning combination lottery based on the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to each reel 62 and the result of the winning combination lottery. In the game machine 10, the combination of the symbols 61 constituting the winning combination is a predetermined valid line (when the combination of the symbols 61 of the predetermined combination is aligned on the line, the combination of the symbols 61 at the time of stopping is predetermined. This is the line to which the profit of the above is given. Hereinafter, it is referred to as the valid line 86.) When the player stops on the line, a prize is awarded and a predetermined profit such as paying out a predetermined number of medals is given to the player. .. As a result, one game is completed.

In addition, "effective line 86" means a line that wins when the winning combination is lined up on the line, and "winning" of a small combination described later is a combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the combination on the effective line 86. Means that they are aligned. The effective line 86 of this embodiment is composed of five lines as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5. Specifically, the effective line 86 includes the middle stage of the left reel 64, the middle stage of the middle reel 66, the middle stage of the right reel 68, the upper stage of the left reel 64, and the upper stage of the middle reel 66. , The upper line connecting the upper row of the right reel 68, the lower row of the left reel 64, the lower row of the middle reel 66, the lower row connecting the lower row of the right reel 68, the upper row of the left reel 64, and the middle reel. From 5 lines, a downward-sloping line connecting the middle of 66 and the lower of the right reel 68, and an upward-sloping line connecting the lower of the left reel 64, the middle of the middle reel 66, and the upper of the right reel 68. Is what it becomes.
As shown in FIG. 2, on the surfaces of the left reel 64, the middle reel 66 and the right reel 68, "red 7 (red seven)", "crown", "bar", "blank", "diamond 1", "diamond 1", " A plurality of various symbols 61 of "diamond 2", "bell", "cherry 1", "cherry 2", and "replay" are formed.
In the present embodiment, a plurality of combinations (RBB, RB, replay, small combination (winning combination), increasing combination, etc.) are preset by the combination of the above-mentioned symbols (see FIG. 6).

These symbols 61 are formed by attaching a tape on which each symbol is printed to the outer peripheral surface of the reel 62. The symbol number (frame number) of the symbol 61 in FIG. 2 is not physically attached to the outer peripheral surface of the reel 62, but is a virtual number for controlling the stop of each symbol 61. This is to specify a specific symbol 61 in the program of.

As shown in FIG. 3, a control device 100 for controlling the overall operation of the game machine 10 is formed inside the game machine 10. The control device 100 receives information (commands) from the main control device 110 that advances the game and controls each state, and the information (command) from the main control device 110, and controls the production according to the progress of the game, mainly. It is provided with a sub-control device 300 that controls each state of the effect in order to perform the effect of notifying the player of information on the game content.

Note that the main control device 110 and the sub control device 300 are communicated in one direction from the main control device 110 to the sub control device 300 in order to prevent unauthorized operation on the main control device 110. There is no reverse communication from controller 300 to main controller 110 (ie not bidirectional communication). The main control device 110 receives the inputs of the start switch 40, the stop switch 50, the max bet switch 34, and the settlement switch 36, performs a winning combination lottery, and controls the operation of the reel unit 60 and the storage / payout means 24. The sub-control device 300 includes a player-side volume setting switch 47 (player-side volume setting means 410), a game store-side volume setting switch 334 (game store-side volume setting means 420), and a button switch for production as the volume setting means 400. The input of 42 is received, a signal is input from the main control device 110, and the operation of the notification means 70 such as the display device 84 is controlled. Each part of the display device 84 as the notification means 70, the speaker 72, and the effect lamp 78 is connected to the output side of the sub control device 300.

In the present embodiment, the volume setting means 400 as an operation switch capable of setting the volume output from the speaker 72 to any of a plurality of stages is provided. The volume setting means 400 is a volume setting means 410 on the player side (specifically, a volume setting switch 47 on the player side) that sets the volume (for example, 7 steps) which is a setting related to the volume based on the setting operation by the player. It is provided with a game store side volume setting switch 334 as a game store side volume setting means 420 that sets a volume (for example, 10 steps) which is a setting related to the volume based on a setting operation by a game store employee.
Although not particularly shown, a game store side volume setting switch 334 is arranged behind the front door 14.

On the left side of the medal insertion slot 38, a production button switch 42 that can be operated by the player in a predetermined production is provided.
The effect button switch 42 is an example of an operation means irrelevant to the progress of the game, and is set so that the “predetermined effect” is executed by being operated under the “predetermined condition”.
Specifically, this "predetermined condition" is, for example, an attract effect state (internally, a standby state) that shifts when a game operation related to the progress of the game is not performed for a certain period of time (about 30 seconds). This includes, for example, a transition to a state in which the attract effect video is repeatedly output to the display device.
Further, the above-mentioned "predetermined effect" specifically includes, for example, a specific effect sound effect drawn by operating the effect button switch 42 from among a plurality of types of effect sound effects (for example, character voice). Is done.

On the left side of the effect button switch 42, the player side volume setting switch 47 as the player side volume setting means 410 for setting the volume (specifically, the numerical value indicated by the unit dB) emitted from the speaker 72 by the player. Is placed. Further, by operating the player side volume setting switch 47 as the player side volume setting means 410, the effect sound output limiting means 380 is formed so as to be able to select either a specific effect state or a non-specific effect state. Has been done.

The player-side volume setting switch 47 includes a round decision button switch 47a, a semi-arc-shaped volume down button switch 47b provided on the left side of the decision button switch 47a, and a semi-arc shape provided on the right side of the decision button switch 47a. The volume up button switch 47c and three types of push button switches are provided, and by pressing any of these button switches, the player shifts to a state in which the volume adjustment on the player side is permitted.

Further, by operating the decision button switch 47a a predetermined number of times (specifically, eight times) in a "predetermined period", it is formed so that it can be shifted to either a specific effect state or a non-specific effect state. ing. This "predetermined period" is a period during which a medal in which the operation of the player-side volume setting switch 47 is valid can be inserted (specifically, for example, a bet operation or a medal related to the next game from the end of one game). The period until the closing operation) is preferable, and in addition to such a period, it is also possible to set the period during which the user stays in the attract state.

More specifically, in the present embodiment, the volume up button switch 47c and the volume down button switch 47b as the first operation means to be operated when adjusting the volume are arranged in the vicinity of the first operation means. A decision button switch 47a is provided as a second operating means, which is the same operating method (pressing operating method) as the first operating means.
By operating the decision button switch 47a as the second operating means a predetermined number of times (8 times), in the case of a state other than the specific effect state, the state other than the specific effect state is switched to the specific effect state to change the specific effect state. It is formed so as to be feasible, and in the case of the specific effect state, the state other than the specific effect state can be executed by switching from the specific effect state to the state other than the specific effect state.

Further, in the present embodiment, instead of the display device 84, a sub reel device for effect may be provided and controlled by the sub control device 300. Further, in addition to the display device 84, a sub reel device for effect may be provided, and these may be controlled by the sub control device 300.

Although not particularly shown, the main board having the main control device 110 and the sub board having the sub control device 300 are housed inside a dedicated board case, respectively. Specifically, the main control device 110 is housed inside the main board case, and the sub control device 300 is housed inside the sub board case. The main board case is fixed to the upper part on the inner side of the housing 12, and the sub board case is fixed to the left side when viewed from the front inside the housing 12.

The main control device 110 and the sub control device 300 are composed of a microcomputer having a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O port (not shown). The CPU has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes a program stored in the ROM, and performs various processes. The ROM stores fixed data such as programs executed by the CPU and various tables, and the RAM stores a temporary storage area when the CPU executes the program, for example, a storage for storing the state of the game machine 10. It is used as an area or a storage area for storing the lottery result of the winning combination lottery.

The main control device 110 of the game machine 10 according to the present embodiment is provided with a normal state that is normally performed. The main control device 110 is provided with a replay time (RT) state in which the probability of winning the replay combination (replay combination) is set higher (or lower) than in this normal state. This RT state is controlled by the main control device 110.
Although not provided in the present embodiment, in the sub control device 300, the combination of the symbols 61 related to the winning combination is aligned on the effective line 86 by notifying the stop operation order of the stop switch 50, the winning symbol 61, and the like. An assist time (AT) state for assisting the stop may be provided. This AT state can be controlled by the sub control device 300.

Of course, the devices that control each state (main control device 110, sub control device 300) are not limited to those described above, and each state may be controlled by the other control device. A part of the means may be controlled by another control device, and the control may be performed across both control devices.

In the game machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as a game, it is possible to shift by winning a normal game which is a normal game and a lottery (role lottery) as to whether or not to shift during this normal game. It is equipped with a bonus game (bonus game) as a special game that can give more benefits.

The bonus game as a special game can be started when a predetermined start condition is achieved, and can be ended when a predetermined end condition is achieved. Specifically, in the bonus game as a special game, as a result of the lottery of the combination lottery, a predetermined bonus transfer combination can be won, and the combination of symbols related to the bonus transfer combination can be stopped on the predetermined effective line 86. It is possible to migrate if

Further, in the case of the bonus game, for example, in the case of RBB1 or RBB2, the number of medals acquired (paid out to the player) by the player during the bonus game is a predetermined number of games (so-called specified number of acquisitions, specifically For example, in the case of RBB1, it is set to 344 sheets. Of course, the number is not limited to that number.) It can be terminated by reaching the number. Further, in the case of the regular bonus RB, it is set to end after a predetermined number of winnings or a predetermined number of games have elapsed during the RB.

It should be noted that the starting condition and the ending condition are not limited to these, and the number of medals acquired is substantially calculated by subtracting the number of inserted medals from the number of medals paid out instead of the number of medals paid out. It may be set by the net increase number which is the number of medals acquired. Further, the number of games played during the special game may be terminated by executing a predetermined number of games (so-called initial number of games that can be played or maximum number of games that can be played). Further, these conditions may be a combination of the number of games played and the number of medals acquired (or the number of net increases).

The reel effect is an effect using the reel 62, and the rotation or stop of the three reels 62, the change of the rotation direction, the change of the rotation speed, the change of the rotation acceleration, the rotation with the predetermined symbols 61 aligned, etc. It is carried out by various means of. The display effect is an effect performed by a moving image, a still image, or the like displayed on the display device 84, which is a liquid crystal display device. It should be noted that the sound, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 72 are appropriately performed along with the display effect.

The main control device 110 includes a combination lottery means 120, a reel control means 130 (start control means 135, stop control means 140), a normal state control means 160, an RT control means 170, a bonus control means 180, an acquisition specified number counting means 210, It has freeze effect control means 230, reel effect execution means 245, payout control means 250, and transmission means 260. Details of each means will be described later.

It should be noted that these means, particularly the acquisition specified number counting means 210 and the like, may be provided by the sub control device 300 instead of the main control device 110. At that time, the data is not directly transmitted from the sub control device 300 to the main control device 110. Therefore, when such transmission is required, the sub control device 300 determines the order of the stop operations by the stop switch 50. Is notified to the player by the notification means 70, and the information from the sub control device 300 is transmitted to the main control device 110 via indirect transmission means such that the player performs the stop operation in the stop operation order. Can be done.
With the above configuration, the main control device 110 functions as a means for drawing a winning combination, controlling the rotation and stopping of the reel 62, and advancing the game.

The main control device 110 is mainly for controlling the game, and is mainly for advancing the game. Hereinafter, the game in the present embodiment will be described.
When the specified number of bets (3 cards) is set, 5 valid lines 86 (see FIGS. 1 and 5) are set. The game machine 10 according to the present embodiment is basically "three-card insertion / game" such as during RBB, and is limited to inside RBB / RB (RBBF / RBF) as shown in FIG. Therefore, "three-card insertion / game" or "one-card insertion / game" is possible. There are two methods for setting the number of bets: a method of inserting medals from the medal slot 38 and a method of setting a credit medal as the number of bets by operating the max bet switch 34. Then, on the condition that the specified number of bets (3, 2 or 1) is set, when the start switch 40 is operated, the number of bets is fixed, and the winning combination lottery means 120 determines any of the plurality of winning combinations. A lottery (role lottery) will be held to see if the crab is won or lost. Further, almost at the same time as the winning combination lottery, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reel 62 in the previous game, and the predetermined time is determined. After that, the rotation of all three reels 62 starts. In the present embodiment, the prescribed number of bets is set to 2 in RBB1 and RBB2 of the bonus game described later, and is set to 1 in RB.

In the present embodiment, the roles are roughly classified into a small role (a role with a medal payout) and a replay role (a role that enables the start of the next game without using a medal owned by the player, so-called replay. Roles) and transition roles (roles that accompany the transition of the state of the game or production) are provided.
After the start of rotation of the reel 62, a predetermined condition (in the present embodiment, after executing the process of accelerating the reel 62, the predetermined sensor detects that the rotation position of the reel 62 is the reference position) is satisfied. Then, the stop switch 50 is in a state where it can be operated (stop operation is possible).
After that, when one of the three stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the reel 62 corresponding to the stop switch 50 is stopped. Then, when the operation of all three stop switches 50 is completed, the rotation of all three reels 62 is stopped.

In the present embodiment, when the symbol related to the winning combination stops on the valid line 86, a prize is won and a predetermined predetermined number of payouts is processed. The game machine 10 according to the present embodiment is formed so that a profit is given to the player when a combination of predetermined symbols 61 is arranged on the effective line 86. For example, when the combinations of the symbols 61 corresponding to the small wins are aligned on the effective line 86, the number of medals corresponding to each small win is given to the player.

In the game machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as the state of the main control device 110, a bonus (RBB) is won by a normal state that is normally (generally) performed and a role lottery of the combination lottery means 120 in this normal state. When the symbol 61 related to the bonus transfer combination does not stop on the effective line 86, the internal winning state (specifically, the RBB1 winning state (RBB1 condition device operating state)) shifts from the normal state. RBB1F), RBB2 winning state (RBB2 condition device operating state (RBB2F), RB winning state (RB condition device operating state (RBF), RT1 state), and this internal winning state (RBB1 winning state) , RBB2 winning state, RT1 winning state), when the symbol 61 related to each bonus transfer combination stops on the effective line 86, it shifts, and the profit given to the player can be larger than in the normal state. States (RBB1, RBB2, RB states) are provided (see FIG. 7).

In the bonus state, the bonus transfer role as the transfer role is won, and the combination of the symbols 61 corresponding to the bonus transfer role (for example, "red 7, red 7, red 7", "crown, crown, crown", etc. When the "crown, crown, bar") are aligned on the effective line 86, RBB1, RBB2, and RB are started from the next game of the aligned games.

In addition, even if the combination of the symbols 61 corresponding to the bonus transfer combination is not prepared on the effective line 86 in the game at the time of winning, the bonus transfer combination is the symbol corresponding to the bonus transfer combination on the effective line 86 after the next game. The state in which the bonus transfer combination is won (so-called internal hit state) is valid until 61 combinations are available. Other combinations will be invalid after the next game unless the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the combination is aligned on the effective line 86 in the game at the time of winning. For example, in RBB1 and RBB2, the bonus state ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player during the bonus state exceeds a preset number (specifically, for example, 344). In RB, it is set to end with eight prizes or eight games.

In the present embodiment, as a bonus state, a big bonus state (RBB1 and RBB2 states) mainly controlled by the main control device 110 is provided. The big bonus state facilitates the winning of small wins by making the lottery probability of all small wins higher than the normal state. The big bonus state according to this embodiment ends with the number of payouts exceeding 344. Of course, this end condition is not limited to 344 sheets, and other sheets may be used.
In addition, if the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the replay role is aligned on the effective line 86, the number of bets will be automatically set without using the player's own medal in the next game, although no medals will be paid out. The game can be played.

The combination lottery means 120 is a means provided in the main control device 110, and is for performing a lottery (role lottery) for winning or losing any of a plurality of combinations, triggered by the operation of the start switch 40. .. The combination lottery means 120 has a lottery table for determining whether or not a combination has been won, as the main classifications for the normal state, the bonus state (RBB1 state, RBB2 state, RB state), and the internal winning state (RBB1 winning). Multiple units are provided for each of the medium state (RBB1F), RBB2 winning state (RBB2F), and RB winning state (RBF)) (see FIGS. 7 and 8), and are provided on the ROM of the main control device 110. It is remembered. The combination lottery means 120 compares a predetermined lottery data with a random number extracted from random numbers generated by a predetermined random number generation means (random number generation circuit) having a loop counter that repeatedly counts integer values in a predetermined range. Then, it is determined whether or not the winning is achieved.

The combination lottery means 120 in the present embodiment is provided so that a lottery result (combination lottery result) in which a plurality of combinations are simultaneously won can be obtained by the combination lottery. Specifically, a combination lottery result (referred to as "GDA") in which 12 types of DA roles from DA1 role to DA12 role are simultaneously won is provided, and at least the role lottery is subject to the normal state and the bonus state. It will be obtained in the normal state game and the bonus state game. Here, the game in which the result of the combination lottery is the GDA is a game with high technical intervention in which the number of medals paid out may differ depending on the stop operation timing of the player, as will be described later. Therefore, the "GDA" corresponds to a "specific combination", and the "game in which the result of the combination lottery is GDA" corresponds to a "specific game".

The lottery probability used for the winning combination lottery of the winning combination lottery means 120 is formed so as to be changeable by the manager of the game hall within a preset range. Specifically, by operating the setting change switch (not shown) inside the housing 12 for changing the setting value which is the value for defining the lottery probability, a plurality of setting values (specifically). The lottery probability can be changed by selecting any one of (6) from 1 to 6. In the present embodiment, six set values 1 to 6 are provided, and it is stipulated that the larger the numerical value of the set value, the more advantageous the lottery probability may be to the player in principle.

The reel control means 130 is a means included in the main control device 110, and is a start control means 135 for starting the rotation of each reel 62 and a stop control means 140 for stopping the rotation of each reel 62. And have.

The normal state control means 160 controls the progress of the normal state. Here, the normal state refers to a state other than the replay time (RT) by the RT control means 170 described later and the bonus game state (RBB1, RBB2, RB state) by the bonus control means 180. In the RBB1 state, the RBB2 state, and the RB state, the winning probability of the re-game is set to 0.
The winning probability of the re-game combination in the normal state is set to the normal probability (about 1 / 7.3), which is set to a higher probability than in the RBB1 state, the RBB2 state, and the RB state.
In addition, the bonus internal state (RBB1F, RBB2F, RBF) is set to a high probability for a 3-card game and a normal probability for a 1-card game, with the winning probability of the re-game combination changing according to the number of bets. ing.
It is set lower than the replay time (RT) in the internal winning state (RT1 state in the RBB1 winning state, the RBB2 winning state, and the RB winning state).

In the present embodiment, the RT control means 170 controls the replay time (RT) state.

When the RBB1 state, the RBB2 state, and the RB state are completed, the RT0 state is set. In this RT0 state, the winning probability of the re-game is set to the normal probability (about 1 / 7.3).
The RBB1 winning state, the RBB2 winning state, the RB winning state, the so-called RBB1, RBB2, and RB internal hit states (condition device operating state) are in the RT1 state, and the winning probability of the replay is the specified number of bets of 3. The number of bets is set higher than the normal probability, and the specified number of bets is set to the same level as the normal probability.
The bonus control means 180 controls the bonus game, specifically, the RBB1, RBB2, and RB states.
The acquisition specified number counting means 210 is for counting the acquisition specified number by subtraction (or addition) during the game section of the special game.

In the present embodiment, although not particularly shown, the acquisition specified number counting means 210 counts and stores the initial acquisition specified number of medals (for example, 344) initially set as the number of medals that can be acquired as a special game. It has a counting means to be used.
Although not particularly shown, each acquisition specified number counting means 210 stores a calculation means for subtracting the number of payouts from the acquisition specified number each time a medal is paid out, and a storage value calculated by this calculation means. It is equipped with means.

The initial acquisition number is set to 344 in advance, but is not particularly limited to this, and may be less than 344 or more than 344.
Further, the acquisition specified number counting means 210 is not limited to the one in which the payout number is subtracted from the initial acquisition specified number as described above, and each time a medal is paid out to the player, the initial 0 number is started. The special game may be ended when a predetermined number of acquisitions is reached by adding the number of payouts.

The bonus control means 180 determines the end of the game section of the bonus game as a special game on the condition that the specified number of acquired sheets counted by the specified number of acquired sheets 210 reaches a predetermined number (specifically, 344 sheets). ..

That is, the number of sheets counted by the acquisition specified number counting means 210 during the game section of the bonus game as the special game is a direct parameter for determining the end of the game section of the bonus game as the special game. The bonus control means 180 determines whether or not the end of the gaming section of the special game is determined based on whether or not the number of acquired medals reaches the maximum number of medals that can be acquired in the special game.

As a parameter for determining the game section of the special game, the number of medals acquired (the number of medals to be acquired) is used as described above, but the number is not necessarily limited to this. Other parameters may be used as long as they can be the parameters that finally determine the game section of the special game (influence the length of the game section (influence and limit the length)). Specifically, the number of direct games may be used as the parameter. The maximum number of games that can be executed during the bonus game as a special game (so-called maximum number of games) is determined, and the bonus as a special game reaches the maximum number of games that can be executed during the bonus game. (In this case, the number of games is added, but when the number of games is subtracted, the number of games executed is subtracted from the maximum number of games, and after the subtraction. It may end when the value of is reached 0 times). In addition, other direct or indirect parameters that can determine (limit) the final game section, or a combination of these parameters may be used.

The freeze effect control means 230 is for executing a freeze effect, which is an effect in a frozen state that temporarily stops the progress of the game. Specifically, when it is determined that the combination lottery means 120 has won the combination lottery, the freeze effect control means 230 executes the freeze effect. During this freeze effect, the reel effect execution means 245 may execute a rotation cylinder effect that combines rotation, stop, reverse rotation, and the like of the reel 62.

The reel effect executing means 245 is for executing the reel effect using the reel among various effects by the reel 62 operating as the notification means 70 in the frozen state in which the progress of the game is temporarily stopped. The reel effect executing means 245 executes the reel effect.

The payout control means 250 is for performing a predetermined process such as medal payout. The payout control means 250 pays out medals of the number of medals set in advance for the winning (established) winning combination (the number of payouts can be changed according to the number of bets).

The transmission means 260 is for transmitting a signal to the sub control device 300.
The sub-control device 300 includes a receiving means 310, an effect executing means 370, and an effect sound output limiting means 380.
The receiving means 310 receives the signal from the transmitting means 260.
The effect executing means 370 is for executing a display effect performed by the display device 84.
Here, in the present embodiment, a specific effect state (so-called silent mode) in which the output can be restricted only for a special effect sound output in a specific game having a higher technical intervention in the stop operation than in a normal game. ) Is provided.
The effect sound output limiting means 380 is for limiting the output of only a special effect sound output in a specific game having a higher technical intervention in the stop operation than in a normal game.
The effect sound output limiting means 380 is formed so that a specific effect state can be executed by an operation of a predetermined operation means by the player. Specifically, the effect sound output limiting means 380 limits the output of the above-mentioned special effect sound by continuously pressing the determination button switch 47a of the player-side volume setting switch 47 eight times. Here, "continuously" means that the interval between pressing operations is within a predetermined time (for example, within 3 seconds).
Further, the present embodiment includes a non-specific effect state that is a state other than the above-mentioned specific effect state. The effect sound output limiting means 380 is formed so as not to limit the output of a special effect sound in the non-specific effect state.

Further, the effect sound output limiting means 380 is formed so as to be able to limit the output of a special effect sound output when the specific game is started with the operation of the start switch 40 for starting the game in the specific effect state. ing.
Further, the effect sound output limiting means 380 operates the stop switch 50 corresponding to the specific combination (specifically, DA1, DA2, see FIG. 6) that has been won in the combination lottery in the specific game in the specific effect state. The timing is a predetermined operation timing (specifically, in the left reel 64, the timing for stopping the diamond triple symbol is set to a predetermined allowable range, and this predetermined allowable range is one frame of 61 symbols. It is set to a range that does not exceed the time that the minute rotates (so-called "bita stop range"). A special sound effect (specifically, "jakin") that is output when operated within the range (so-called "bita stop"). It is formed so that the sound effect) can be restricted.
Further, the effect sound output limiting means 380 is formed so as to limit the special effect sound by switching to the normal effect sound output in the normal game in the specific effect state. In addition, when the normal production sound output in the normal game is silent, it becomes silent.
Further, the effect sound output limiting means 380 operates an operating means (specifically, a player-side volume setting switch 47 of the volume setting means 400) that can be operated by the player without affecting the progress of the game. The volume of the entire production can be changed.
Specifically, the effect sound output limiting means 380 can reduce the volume of the entire effect by operating the volume down button switch 47b of the player side volume setting switch 47. Further, the effect sound output limiting means 380 can raise the volume of the entire effect by operating the volume up button switch 47c of the player side volume setting switch 47. By operating the enter button switch 47a, the volume level of the entire effect is determined.

The effect sound output limiting means 380 performs the operation means (player-side volume setting switch 47 as the volume setting means 400) operated when adjusting the volume of the special effect sound described above a predetermined number of times (specifically, continuously). If the current state is the non-specific effect state (non-silent mode), the specific effect state can be switched from the non-specific effect state to the specific effect state (silent mode) and the specific effect state can be executed. When the current state is the specific effect state (silent mode), the non-specific effect state is switched from the specific effect state to the non-specific effect state so that the non-specific effect state can be executed. That is, each time the decision button switch 47a is pressed eight times, the specific effect state and the non-specific effect state are switched.

In the present embodiment, even in the specific production state, in order to win the winning specific combination (specifically, DA1, DA2, see FIG. 6) in the specific game, the specific combination corresponds to the specific combination. It is formed so as to notify by an output other than a special effect sound that the operation timing of the stop switch 50 needs to be operated at a predetermined operation timing. Specifically, in the non-specific production state, at the beginning of the game, specifically, when the start switch 40 is pressed, the voice of the predetermined character "Game!" Is output. However, in the specific effect state, another inconspicuous sound is output, or an inconspicuous image that only the player notices is displayed on the display device 84.
In the present embodiment, the effect sound output limiting means 380 operates at a predetermined operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the winning specific combination for the special effect sound in a specific game in the non-specific effect state. It is formed so that an effect of notifying the evaluation of the operation at the timing (bita stop) is executed. Specifically, in the non-specific effect state, when the bitter press is successful in the stop operation of the diamond triple symbol as described above, a special sound effect (a special effect sound "Jaquin" is output). On the other hand, in the specific effect state, the effect of notifying the evaluation that the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the winning specific combination (DA1, DA2) is operated at a predetermined operation timing (so-called bitter stop) is notified. An effect different from (the above-mentioned "Jakeen" sound effect) is executed. Specifically, in the non-specific effect state, the stop operation sound "Bon !!" by the normal stop switch 50 is output. Will be done.

Note that these means may be arranged in the main control device 110, and the effect executing means 370 may be arranged in the main control device 110 instead of the sub control device 300.
With the above configuration, the sub control device 300 receives a signal from the main control device 110 and performs an effect as the game progresses.

As shown in FIG. 4, the reel control means 130 includes the start control means 135 for starting the rotation of the reel 62, the reel 62 according to the result of the winning combination lottery of the winning combination lottery means 120 and the stop operation timing of the stop switch 50. It is provided with a stop control means 140 for performing stop control.
The start control means 135 is set so that the rotation of all reels 62 is started by the operation of the start switch 40 by the player, and the rotation speed is maintained in a state where the rotation speed reaches a predetermined predetermined rotation speed. ..

The stop control means 140 of each reel 62 is based on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 120 and the rotation position of the corresponding reel 62 (stop operation timing of the stop switch 50) when each stop switch 50 is operated. Stop the rotation. If necessary, the stop control means 140 may also set a condition for stopping whether or not the order in which each stop switch 50 is stopped (stop operation order) conforms to a predetermined condition.

In the present embodiment, as described above, when the stop switch 50 is operated at the timing set by the left reel 64 in the normal state, the specific combination (DA1, DA2) is operated at another timing. It is set so that the number of medals paid out is larger than that of the player, which is advantageous to the player. A predetermined allowable range is set in the left reel 64 as a timing that is advantageous in a specific combination (DA1, DA2), and the predetermined allowable range exceeds the time required for one frame of 61 symbols to rotate. It is set to a range that does not exist (so-called bitter stop range).

In the present embodiment, when the specific role (DA1, DA2) is won as a result of the role lottery in the non-specific production state in the normal state, a voice sound of "game!" By a predetermined character is generated. However, in the specific production state, it is formed so that the voice sound of this "game!" Is not generated.
Then, as described above, when the specific combination (DA1, DA2) is won, when the player's stop operation timing is won by the so-called bitter stop on the left reel 64, it is more than the case where the bitter stop is not performed. The number of payouts is large, and it is formed to be advantageous to the player.
Then, in the non-specific production state, if the specific combination (DA1, DA2) can be stopped by the bitter stop as described above, a sound effect of "Jakeen" is generated as a sound effect. In the production state, the sound effect "Jaquin" is not generated as the sound effect, but the sound effect "Bon !!" which is the normal stop operation sound of the stop switch 50 is generated.

In the present embodiment, the stop control process by stopping the bitterness in the specific combination as described above is performed in the normal state, but as a plurality of states in which the stop control process is commonly used, in addition to the "normal state". It may also be set in the "RBB state". In this way, it is possible to practice pushing the bitterness of the triple symbol in the RBB state and to play the bitter push game of the triple symbol in the normal state to obtain the maximum number of sheets. That is, a specific stop control process can be commonly used in the "state in which the eye-pressing practice is possible" and the "state in which the bita-pressing game that exerts the result of the eye-pressing practice is possible".

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the transition states in the main control device 110 are the normal state (RT0) and the internal winning state (RBB1, RBB2, RB winning state (RBB1F, RBB2).
There are an RT1 state (F, RBF) and a bonus state (RBB1, RBB2, RB state).
The normal state (RT0) is controlled by the normal state control means 160. When a bonus (RBB1, RBB2, RB) is won by a combination lottery by the combination lottery means 120 in the normal state, the state shifts from the normal state to the internal winning state (RBB1F, RBB2F, RBF). In this internal winning state, the RT1 state has a higher probability of drawing a replay game than in the normal state.

The RT1 state in this internal winning state (RT1 state, RBB winning state) is a state in which the replay controlled by the RT control means 170 is won with a high probability.
In the internal winning state, when the combinations of the symbols 61 of the bonus transfer combination are complete, the winning state is changed to the bonus state (RBB1, RBB2, RB state). This bonus state is controlled by the bonus control means 180. In this bonus state (RBB state), the lottery probability of the re-game is set to 0.

When a predetermined number of sheets, for example, 344 sheets are paid out in the bonus state (RBB state), the transition from the RBB1, RBB2, and RB states to the normal state (RT0) occurs.

(Explanation of the basic flow of the game using FIG. 9)
Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 9, a general game control process executed by the main control device 110 for each game will be described.

In step S10, the main control device 110 determines whether or not the start switch 40 has been operated. Here, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, the main control device 110 makes it impossible to set the number of bets. After that, the process proceeds to the next step S11. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 40 is not operated, step S10 is performed again.

As a premise of this step S10, the bet number setting process is performed. In this bet number setting process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined bet number is set as the bet number. Specifically, the main control device 110 determines whether or not the number of medals set as the number of bets on the game has reached the specified number of bets (for example, three).

In step S11, the winning combination lottery process is performed by the winning combination lottery means 120. At this time, the result of the winning combination lottery is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device 300. When the role lottery process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S12.

In step S12, the rotation fluctuation processing of the reel 62 in the reel unit 60 is performed. After the reel 62 reaches a predetermined rotation speed, when the main control device 110 operates the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating reel 62, the reel control means 220 stops the rotation of each reel 62. Be made to. The pressing order corresponding to the winning combination of the stop switch 50 (left stop switch L, middle stop switch C, right stop switch R) at this time is stored in a predetermined storage area formed in the main control device 110, and is also stored. It is read out in the subsequent processing.

Further, after all the stop operations are completed, the rotation stop information of all reels 62 is transmitted from the transmission means 260 of the main control device 110 to the reception means 310 of the sub control device 300. Then, when the rotation fluctuation processing of all the reels 62 is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S13.
In step S13, the stop control means 140 performs a determination process such as winning a prize whether or not the combination of the symbols 61 having a predetermined combination is aligned with the combination of the symbols 61 on the effective line 86. Here, the data of the determination result of the determination process such as winning is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device 300. Then, when the determination process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S14.

In step S14, the payout control means 250 performs a payout process or the like corresponding to the determination result of the stop control means 140. If the determination result shows that the payout is unnecessary, the payout process is not performed. Then, the process ends.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
For example, as described above, the case where there are three reels 62 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of reels 62 may be other than three, for example, four.

Next, the process of changing between the specific effect state (silent mode) and the non-specific effect state will be described with reference to FIG.
First, in step 210, the decision button switch 47a of the player-side volume setting switch 47 is pressed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 211.
In step 211, it is determined whether or not the current game state is a state in which a game medal can be inserted. Then, if it is determined that the input is possible, the process proceeds to the next step 212, and if it is determined that the input is not possible, the process ends.
In step 212, the enter button switch 47a is pressed, and the effect sound output limiting means 380 adds 1 to the silent PUSH counter for the number of presses. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 213.
In step 213, the decision button switch 47a is pressed, and it is determined whether or not the silent PUSH counter of the number of times of pressing has reached eight times. If it is determined that the item has been reached, the process proceeds to the next step 214, and if it is determined that the item has not been reached, the process ends.

In step 214, the silent PUSH counter of the enter button switch 47a is initialized to clear 0. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 215.
In step 215, it is determined whether or not the current state is the specific effect state (silent mode). If it is determined that it is in the specific effect state, the process proceeds to the next step 216, and if it is determined that it is not in the specific effect state, the process proceeds to step 217.
In step 216, the specific effect state (silent mode) is set to the off state, that is, the non-specific effect state. Then, the process ends.
In step 217, it is determined whether or not the specific effect state (silent mode) is off, that is, whether or not the current state is the non-specific effect state. If it is determined that the state is not the non-specific effect state, the process proceeds to the next step 218, and if it is determined that the state is not the non-specific effect state, the process ends.
In step 218, the current state is set to the specific effect state (silent mode) (the specific effect state is the ON state). Then, the process ends.

Here, in the present embodiment, although not shown, when the set value is changed and various game information is reset when the power is turned on, the effect sound output limiting means 380 is set to the non-specific effect state. Therefore, it is in a non-specific effect state until the player presses the decision button switch 47a "8 times", and every time the player presses the decision button switch 47a "8 times", the specific effect state → non-specific effect state. It will switch alternately to the production state → specific production state → ....
Next, with reference to FIG. 11, a special sound effect (output state of a special effect sound or the like) in the specific effect state and the non-specific effect state will be described.
The series of processes shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11 is executed when the start switch 40 is pressed. Therefore, steps 310 to 312 in FIG. 11 are executed at the timing after YES is determined in step 10 (start switch operation?) In FIG.

In step 310, it is determined whether or not the current state is the specific effect state (whether or not the silent mode is ON). If it is determined that it is not in the specific effect state, that is, it is in the non-specific effect state, the process proceeds to the next step 311. If it is determined that it is in the specific effect state, the process ends.
In step 311, if the predetermined condition is satisfied when the start switch 40 is pressed, the voice sound of "Game!" By the predetermined character is output. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 312.

In step 312, the predetermined BGM is faded out. Then, the process ends.
Here, in the bonus state in the present embodiment, the bonus BGM (“BGM” in step 312) for enlivening the bonus game is continuously output. In such a bonus state, a specific game with high technical intervention (a game in which a player is required to perform a bitter stop operation by winning a specific role) can be executed. However, since this specific game requires an accurate stop operation, it is possible to reduce the volume of the bonus BGM so as not to hinder the player's concentration on the stop operation. Therefore, basically (when set to the non-specific effect state), the volume of the bonus BGM is lowered (fade out) when a specific game is performed. However, when the volume of the bonus BGM is lowered, on the contrary, there is a possibility that the surrounding players and the like may know that a specific game has been started. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a specific effect state (silent mode) is used. ) Is set so that the volume of the bonus BGM does not decrease even in a specific game.
In this embodiment, a specific game with high technical intervention can be performed even in a normal state. Therefore, basically (when set to the non-specific effect state), when the volume of the normal effect BGM is lowered (fade out) when a specific game is being performed in the normal state, , When the specific effect state (silent mode) is set, it is preferable that the volume of the normal effect BGM does not decrease.

When the player wants to increase the volume, the player presses the "volume up button switch 47c" of the volume setting switch on the player side once. Then, the volume is increased by one step. However, in general, when the "volume up button switch 47c" is pressed, a "volume confirmation sound" for notifying the player of how much the increased volume is may be output. In the form, such a volume confirmation sound is not output, and the process of increasing the volume is simply executed internally. However, normally, directing sounds such as BGM and sound effects are output during the game. When the volume up button switch 47c is pressed, this effect sound changes (ups), so that the player hears this change and grasps how much the increased volume is.
The same applies when the "volume down button switch 47b" of the player side volume setting switch 47 is pressed, the volume setting screen and the confirmation sound are not output, and the process of simply reducing the volume is executed internally.
The same applies when the "decision button switch 47a" of the volume setting switch 47 on the player side is pressed, the volume setting screen is not output, and the process of counting the number of operations and switching the mode is internally executed.

In the present embodiment, the volume setting screen is not displayed, but of course, when the "volume up button switch 47c" or "volume down button switch 47b" of the player side volume setting switch 47 is pressed, the volume setting screen or the like is displayed. It is possible to display it, but at this time, when the "Enter button switch 47a" is pressed, the same as when the "Volume up button switch 47c" or "Volume down button switch 47b" is pressed, Display the volume setting screen, etc. Therefore, even if you press the "Enter button switch 47a" to shift to the silent mode, it will appear to the surroundings as if you were pressing the "Volume up button switch 47c" or "Volume down button switch 47b". Can be done.

The output state of the stop operation sound in the specific effect state and the non-specific effect state will be described with reference to FIG.
In step 410, it is determined whether or not the bitter pressing is successful in the stop operation of the specific combination (DA1, DA2). Then, if it is determined that the bitter pressing is successful, the process proceeds to the next step 411, and if it is determined that the bitter pressing is not successful, the process ends.
In step 411, it is determined whether or not the current state is the specific effect state. If it is determined that it is in the specific effect state, the process proceeds to the next step 412, and if it is determined that the state is not the specific effect state, that is, it is in the non-specific effect state, the process proceeds to step 413.
In step 412, a normal stop operation sound "bon!" Is output. Then, the process ends.
In step 413, a special sound effect "Jakeen" is output. Then, the process ends.

Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, a normal stop operation sound is output when it is determined that the specific effect state is set, and a special sound effect is output when it is determined that the state is not the specific effect state. It is configured to output (a special stop operation sound). However, not limited to this, a special sound effect (special stop operation sound) is output from a predetermined audio output system (channel) regardless of whether or not it is in a specific effect state, and immediately after that, a specific effect state is output. If it is determined that the sound is not in the specific effect state, the normal stop operation sound is output from the voice output system before the special sound effect is heard by the player. Is also good.
The series of processes shown in the flowchart of FIG. 12 is executed after all the stop switches 50 have been operated. Therefore, steps 410 to 413 of FIG. 12 are executed at the timing after step 13 (stop symbol determination) of FIG. 9 is executed.
The states of the stop sound and the light output in the specific effect state and the non-specific effect state will be described with reference to FIG.
In step 510, it is determined whether or not it is in the specific effect state. If it is determined that it is in the specific effect state, the process proceeds to the next step 511, and if it is determined that it is not in the specific effect state, that is, it is in the non-specific effect state, the process proceeds to step 512.
In step 511, a stop sound is output and light is output by a predetermined effect lamp 78. Then, the process ends.
In step 512, the stop sound is not output, and only the light output by the predetermined effect lamp 78 is performed. Then, the process ends.

Here, a game (specific game) with high technical intervention in the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, DA1 to DA12 combinations including diamond symbols (diamond 1 and diamond 2) are provided in the symbol combination. For example, the DA1 role is a combination of symbols of "diamond 1-diamond 1-diamond 1", and is composed of all diamond symbols. For example, the DA3 role is a combination of symbols of "diamond 1-diamond 1-bar", and the symbols corresponding to the left reel 64 and the right reel 68 are composed of diamond symbols.

In the present embodiment, in the combination lottery in the normal state (RT0) and the bonus state (RBB1 and RBB2), the combination lottery result (hereinafter referred to as "GDA") in which the DA1 to DA12 roles are simultaneously won is obtained. It is provided as follows. In other words, a plurality of winning combinations consisting of DA1 to DA12 roles are grouped, and this group (winning combination group: "GDA") is targeted for lottery in the combination lottery in the normal state and the bonus state.
In the present embodiment, when the result of the winning combination lottery is "GDA" (winning "GDA" in the winning combination lottery), reel control is executed so that any of the DA1 to DA12 combinations is established. At the same time, the following specific reel control is executed.
Specifically, in the left reel 64 and the right reel 68, there is a place where one diamond symbol is formed three times in a row in terms of the number of symbol frames (left reel 64: symbol numbers 1 to 3, right reel 68: Symbol numbers 15 to 17).

When "GDA" is won, in the left reel 64, the diamond 1 of the symbol number 1 is located in the upper row of the symbol display window 16, the diamond 1 symbol of the symbol number 2 is located in the middle row, and the diamond 1 symbol of the symbol number 3 is located in the lower row. When the left stop switch L is operated at the timing when the diamond 1 symbol is positioned, the control is executed so that the left reel 64 is immediately stopped at this position. When the stop operation is performed at this timing, "three" diamond 1 symbols appear on the left reel 64 in the vertical direction (that is, the positions corresponding to the upper, middle, and lower rows of the effective line 86) (that is,). A triple diamond pattern will appear). Then, on the left reel 64, the stop operation timing at which the triple diamond symbol appears is the "bita push timing" or the "bita push success timing" on the left reel 64.

When "GDA" is won, in the right reel 68, the diamond 1 symbol of symbol number 15 is located in the upper row of the symbol display window 16, the diamond 1 symbol of symbol number 16 is located in the middle row, and the symbol number 17 is located in the lower row. When the right stop switch R is operated at the timing when the diamond 1 symbol of No. 1 is positioned, the control is executed so that the right reel 68 is immediately stopped at this position. When the stop operation is performed at this timing, "three" diamond 1 symbols appear on the right reel 68 in the vertical direction (that is, the positions corresponding to the upper, middle, and lower stages of the effective line 86) (that is,). A triple diamond pattern will appear). Then, on the right reel 68, the stop operation timing at which the triple diamond symbol appears is the “bita push timing” or the “bita push success timing” on the right reel 68.

When "GDA" is won, in the middle reel 66, the bell symbol of symbol number 0 is located in the upper row of the symbol display window 16, the diamond 1 symbol of symbol number 1 is located in the middle row, and the symbol number 2 is located in the lower row. When the middle stop switch C is operated at the timing when the bar symbol is positioned, the control is executed so that the middle reel 66 is immediately stopped at this position. Further, in the middle reel 66, the bell symbol of symbol number 13 is located in the upper row of the symbol display window portion 16, the diamond 2 symbol of symbol number 14 is located in the middle row, and the cherry 2 symbol of symbol number 15 is located in the lower row. When the middle stop switch C is operated at the timing, the control is executed so that the middle reel 66 stops immediately at this position. In this way, the stop operation timing at which the diamond 1 symbol or the diamond 2 symbol appears in the middle stage of the symbol display window 16 (that is, the position corresponding to the middle stage of the effective line 86) is the "bita push" on the middle reel. It becomes "timing" or "timing when the bita is successfully pushed".

In the present embodiment, when the left reel 64 and the right reel 68 succeed in "bita pushing" and the middle reel 66 succeeds in "bita pushing" of "diamond 1 symbol" (diamond symbol is pressed on all reels). (If not missed), "Diamond 1 symbol" stops on the upper, middle, and lower rows of the left reel 64 and right reel 68 (triple diamond symbol appears), and on the middle reel 66, it is in the middle row. "Diamond 1 symbol" stops. Then, the "Diamond 1 symbol" (DA1 role) is aligned on the three effective lines (middle line, right-down line, right-up line), and in the normal state, 3 lines x 5 = 15 medals. Will be paid out. If the middle reel 66 succeeds in pushing the "diamond 2 symbol" bitter, the medals of 3 lines x 5 = 15 will be paid out in the same manner.

In the present embodiment, the left reel 64 is successfully pressed, and the middle reel 66 is successfully pressed with the "diamond 1 symbol", but the right stop switch R is one frame earlier than the "bita pressing timing", for example. Is operated and the right reel 68 is controlled to stop immediately at this position. As a result, if the bitter push of the right reel 68 is not successful (when the diamond symbol of the right reel 68 is missed), the right reel 68 is moved to. The "diamond 1 symbol (symbol number 16)" stops at the upper row, the "diamond 1 symbol (symbol number 17)" stops at the lower row, and the "bell symbol (symbol number 18)" stops at the lower row. Become. Then, the "Diamond 1 symbol" will be aligned on the two effective lines (middle line and upward-sloping line), and in the normal state, 2 lines x 5 = 10 medals will be paid out. .. If the middle reel 66 succeeds in pushing the "diamond 2 symbol" bitter, the medals of 2 lines x 5 = 10 will be paid out in the same manner.

Here, the above explanation is the case where the right stop switch R is operated at the timing one frame earlier and the bitter pressing is not successful, but the same applies when the timing is one frame later, "Diamond 1 symbol". Are lined up on two effective lines (middle line, downward-sloping line), and you can receive medals of 2 lines x 5 = 10 medals.

In this embodiment, the left reel 64 is successfully pressed, and the middle reel 66 is successfully pressed with the "diamond 1 symbol", but the right stop switch R is two frames earlier than the "bita pressing timing", for example. Is operated and the right reel 68 is controlled to stop immediately at this position. As a result, if the bitter push of the right reel 68 is not successful (when the diamond symbol of the right reel 68 is missed), the right reel 68 is moved to. Will stop "Diamond 1 symbol (symbol number 17)" in the upper row, "Bell symbol (symbol number 18)" in the lower row, and "Replay symbol (symbol number 19)" in the lower row. .. Then, the "diamond 1 symbol" is aligned on one effective line (upward right line), and in the normal state, one line x 5 = 5 medals can be paid out.
The above explanation is for the case where the right stop switch R is operated at the timing two frames earlier and the bitter pressing is not successful, but the same applies when the timing is two frames later, and the "diamond 1 symbol" is displayed. You will be able to receive medals for 1 line x 5 = 5 medals aligned on one effective line (downward right line).

In the present embodiment, the left reel 64 is successfully pushed, and the middle reel 66 is successfully pushed with the "diamond 1 symbol", but the timing is 3 frames or more earlier or later than, for example, the "bita push timing". If the right stop switch R is operated with and the right reel 68 is not successfully pressed, the "diamond 2 symbol" of the symbol number 20 one below the "replay symbol" of the symbol number 19 may stop. By combining "Diamond 1 symbol-Diamond 1 symbol-Diamond 2 symbol" (DA2 role), you can receive medals of 1 line x 5 = 5 medals aligned on one effective line.
The above explanation is for the case where the bitter push of the right reel 68 is not successful, but there is also a case where the bitter push of the middle reel 66 and the right reel 68 is successful but the bitter push of the left reel 64 is not successful. Similarly, depending on the operation timing of the left stop switch L, any of 5, 10, and 15 medals will be paid out.
However, since the "diamond 1 symbol" and "diamond 2 symbol" are not continuously formed on the middle reel 66, although the left reel 64 and the right reel 68 were successfully pushed, the middle reel 66 had the "diamond 1 symbol". If the bitter pressing of "(Diamond 2 symbol)" is not successful, the "Diamond 1 symbol (Diamond 2 symbol)" may not be aligned on any of the effective lines, and the medal may not be paid out.
As described above, in the present embodiment, in a specific game (when the "GDA" is won), the profit (medal) received as a result changes according to the operation timing of the player, so that the game result is It depends on the skill of the player to stop the operation, and it is a so-called game with high technical intervention.

The "specific game" in the present embodiment is a game in which the number of medals to be acquired differs depending on the winning combination established depending on the stop operation timing of the player (that is, the skill of the player). However, the specific game may be a game in which the number of medals acquired does not differ depending on the player's stop operation (for example, stop operation timing or stop operation order). For example, it may be a game in which a special effect (BGM or privilege video) that does not appear (or rarely appears) in a normal game is executed by a player's stop operation (for example, stop operation timing).

By having the above-mentioned configuration, the following actions and effects are exhibited.

According to the present embodiment, when a special effect sound output in a specific game having a high technical intervention in the stop operation is generated in a specific game, the game hall in which the game machine 10 is installed is said to be said. People around the game machine 10 (players next to and behind) hear this special production sound, and the people sitting on the game machine 10 will have a high degree of technical intervention from now on. It will be detected that you are challenging or challenging a specific game. Then, the player sitting in the game machine 10 and sitting in front of the game machine 10 who is about to perform a specific game with high technical intervention in the stop operation feels pressure from the surroundings and becomes nervous. This makes it difficult to calmly execute a game with high technical intervention in the stop operation, makes it difficult to perform a game with high technical intervention in the stop operation, and makes it easy to fail in a game with high technical intervention.

Also, for beginners and players with poor skills, it does not matter whether or not the people around them are actually watching, just imagining that they are being watched will put pressure on their shoulders, and in the stop operation It is easy to fail in games with high technical intervention.
Therefore, by executing the specific effect state (so-called silent mode) by the operation of the predetermined operation means 31 (specifically, the player side volume setting switch 47) by the player, the stop operation is performed more than in the normal game. It is possible to limit the output only for a specific production sound output in a specific game with high technical intervention.
That is, the player executes the specific effect state by operating the predetermined operation means 31 (specifically, the player side volume setting switch 47), so that the player outputs the specific game with high technical intervention in the stop operation. The output is limited only for the special effects that are performed.

For this reason, when the player executes the specific effect state, he / she is trying to challenge the stop operation with high technical intervention in the specific game with high technical intervention in the stop operation, or is challenging. However, the players around it do not know.
Therefore, the player can execute the stop operation of the game with high technical intervention in a normal mind without feeling pressure from the surroundings, and can increase the success rate of the stop operation of the game with high technical intervention. ..

According to the present embodiment, an experienced person who is confident in the so-called eye-catching technique and is good at a game with high technical intervention by having a non-specific production state that does not limit the output of a special production sound. In addition, a skilled person in the eye-pressing skill can show off his or her eye-pressing technique to the surroundings.
On the other hand, by providing a specific production state that limits the output of a special production sound, even beginners and elderly people who are not confident in the eye-pressing technique or unskilled persons who are inferior in eye-pressing skill can be described above. As you can see, you can calmly perform a game with high technical intervention without feeling the pressure from the surroundings and without being nervous.
By having both a specific effect state and a non-specific effect state in this way, both a skilled person who has a high eye-pressing skill and a beginner or an unskilled person who is inferior in the eye-pressing skill can have their own. It is possible to determine whether or not there is a restriction on the output of a special effect sound according to the skill, and execute the effect state (specific effect state or non-specific effect state).

According to the present embodiment, when the start switch 40 is operated, that is, at the beginning of the game, a special production sound that allows the content of the game to be understood (specifically, for example, "Game!" Audio output) is output. By outputting the special production sound at the beginning of the game, the players around the game machine 10 are aware that the game machine 10 starts a specific game with high technical intervention in the stop operation. Will be done. Therefore, by limiting the special effect sound output when starting a specific game triggered by the operation of the start switch 40, the game machine 10 executes a specific game with high technical intervention. It is possible to prevent others from detecting this.

According to the present invention, by making it possible to limit the special effect sound output when the operation timing of the stop switch 50 is operated at a predetermined operation timing, a special effect sound output when technical intervention is high is possible. It is possible to limit the production sound, suppress the output of a special production sound that notifies the surroundings that the game is highly technically intervening, and prevent the surroundings from knowing that the game is in the game state. it can.

According to the present embodiment, by switching the special production sound to the normal production sound output in the normal game, the output of the special production sound is limited without particularly limiting the output of the special production sound. It can produce the same effect as doing.

According to the present embodiment, by operating the determination button switch 47a as the second operating means a predetermined number of times (specifically, eight times), in the case of the non-specific effect state, the non-specific effect state is changed to the specific effect state. It is possible to switch to and execute the specific effect state, and in the case of the specific effect state, it is possible to switch from the specific effect state to the non-specific effect state and execute the non-specific effect state.

The decision button switch 47a as the second operation means is arranged in the vicinity of the volume up button switch 47c and the volume down button switch 47b as the first operation means, and is the same operation method (push operation method) as the first operation means. Therefore, it is not easy for the surrounding players to clearly distinguish between the first operating means and the second operating means. Therefore, even if the player operates the decision button switch 47a as the second operation means in order to shift to the specific effect state, the volume is adjusted by the surrounding players who are concerned about the player's operation. It seems that the volume is adjusted by the first operation means for adjusting the volume, which is operated at the time, and it is difficult for the surrounding players to detect that the player intentionally switches to the specific production state.

The operation means 31 is not limited to the above-mentioned ones, and among the operation means 31 that can be operated by the player without affecting the progress of the game, the operation means 31b that does not affect the progress of the game 31b (specifically, the player). By operating the side volume setting switch 47, the amusement shop side volume setting switch 334, the production button switch 42, etc.), the volume of the entire production can be changed, and the operating means 31 to be operated when adjusting the volume ( Specifically, by operating the enter button switch 47a) a predetermined number of times, in the case of a state other than the specific effect state, the specific effect state can be executed by switching from the state other than the specific effect state to the specific effect state. , In the case of the specific effect state, the state other than the specific effect state may be formed by switching from the specific effect state to the state other than the specific effect state. Even in this way, the same effect as that described above can be obtained. By operating the operation means 31 (specifically, the decision button switch 47a as the game progress influence non-imparting operation means 31b) operated when adjusting the volume a predetermined number of times (specifically, for example, eight times), In the case of a state other than the specific effect state, it is formed so that the specific effect state can be executed by switching from the state other than the specific effect state to the specific effect state, and in the case of the specific effect state, the state other than the specific effect state is formed. It is possible to switch to and enable a state other than the specific effect state to be executed. Even if the operating means 31 that is operated when the player adjusts the volume in order to shift to the specific effect state is operated, the surrounding players who are concerned about the player's operation can adjust the volume. Since it seems that the volume on the player side is adjusted by operating the operating means 31 for adjusting the volume to be operated, it is not detected by the surrounding players that the player intentionally switches to the specific production state. Can be done.

According to the present embodiment, the operation timing of the stop switch 50 is set to a predetermined operation by being notified by an output other than the special production sound (specifically, "bon !!" which is a normal operation sound). It is informed that it is necessary to be operated at the timing. As a result, it is possible for only the player of the game machine 10 to recognize that the operation timing of the stop switch 50 needs to be operated at a predetermined operation timing without being noticed by the surrounding players. Become.

According to the present embodiment, even in the specific effect state, the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the winning specific combination is different from the effect of notifying the evaluation that the stop switch 50 is operated at the predetermined operation timing. The effect of the aspect is executed. As a result, the evaluation for the operation timing can be notified even in the specific effect state, and the evaluation can be known to the surrounding people without knowing the details of the evaluation.
In the present embodiment, it is set to the "non-specific effect state (normal mode)" by changing the power-on setting. However, in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to set the "specific effect state (silent mode)".

In the present embodiment, the volume of the special production sound (“game” / “jakin”) or the normal production sound (“bon”) is the volume (dB) set by the player side volume setting switch 47. ) And the volume (dB) set by the volume setting switch 334 on the amusement shop side are formed so as to be determined.
In this way, when the volume of the special production sound or the normal production sound follows the volume set by the volume setting switch 334 on the game store side, the occurrence of a game (specific game) with high technical intervention is known to the surroundings. Even if the player operates the player side volume setting switch 47 to reduce the volume, if the volume set by the game store side volume setting switch 334 is above a certain level, the player side volume setting switch The volume determined by the combination of 47 and the volume setting switch 334 on the amusement shop side may not necessarily decrease sufficiently. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the player switches from the non-specific effect state to the specific effect state, only the special effect sound can be reliably restricted.

In the present embodiment, a sub reel for effect whose rotation is controlled by the sub control device 300 may be provided. In this case, the sub-reel can be used to perform an effect of notifying the evaluation of the player's operational skill performed in a game (specific game) with high technical intervention.
For example, a design with the characters "Excellent", a design with the characters "Great", and a design with the characters "Nice" are formed in advance on a part of the outer circumference of the sub reel. Then, in the game (specific game) in which the result of the winning combination lottery is "GDA", the number of steps from the timing when each stop switch 50 is operated to the stop of the reel 62 is detected for all reels 62. Then, when the bitter pressing (pressing) is successful, the total number of these steps is calculated. Then, when the third stop operation is completed, the sub reel is rotated to stop the symbol corresponding to the total number of steps at a position that can be visually recognized by the player. Specifically, when the total number of steps is "2 steps or less", the symbol of "Excellent" is stopped, and when the total number of steps is "more than 2 steps and 6 steps or less", " The "Great" symbol is stopped, and when the total number of steps is "more than 6 steps and 12 steps or less", the "Nice" symbol is stopped. In this way, the skill of the player is evaluated by the deviation of the stop operation timing, and the player notifies the player of the evaluation through the symbol of the stopped sub-reel, so that the player can perform the stop operation mode this time. Since it can be expected to improve the skill of the player by omitting it, it is preferable to perform such an effect without invalidating it even when it is set to a specific effect state.

In addition to using the sub-reel, the effect of notifying the evaluation of the player's operation skill may use the image of the display device 84 (liquid crystal screen) or the lighting of the lamp. However, since there is a risk that it will be known to the surrounding players, for example, voices such as "Excellent", "Great", and "Nice" and sound effects are output, and the effect of notifying the evaluation of the player's operation skill is output by voice. It is better to avoid doing it by. In addition, the "stop operation timing deviation", which is the standard for evaluating the skill of the player, is based on the number of frames of the symbol (for example, 1 frame deviation or 2 frame deviation) in addition to the number of steps. You can do it.

In the present embodiment, a sub reel for effect whose rotation is controlled by the sub control device 300 may be provided. In this case, when a game with high technical intervention (a specific game) is started, the sub reel is used to notify that the symbol combination corresponding to the GDA needs to be pressed on each reel 62. Can be executed.

For example, three symbols drawn in advance imitating a diamond are formed in succession on a part of the outer circumference of the sub reel (“triple diamond symbol”). Then, when the start switch 40 is operated and the result of the winning combination lottery is determined to be "GDA", the sub reel is rotated and the player performs the triple diamond symbol before the first stop operation is executed. Stop at a visible position. As a result, it is possible to make the player who visually recognizes the triple diamond symbol recognize that it is necessary to perform the bitter pressing operation on each reel. Therefore, if such a notification effect is not executed, even though there is a skill to succeed in pushing the bitter, the bitter push may fail and the profit that was originally obtained may be impaired. Even when the state is set, the notification effect may be executed without limiting the output.

In addition to using the sub reel, the image of the display device 84 (liquid crystal screen) or the lighting of the lamp may be used for the effect of notifying that it is necessary to press the bitter. However, since there is a risk that it will be known to the surrounding players, for example, a voice (line) such as "Aim for a triple diamond" or a sound effect will be output to notify that it is necessary to press the bitter voice. It is better to avoid doing it by output.

10 game machine 12 housing
14 Front door 16 Design display window
20 Top panel 22 Bottom panel
24 Storage and withdrawal means 26 Medal tray
28 Medal payout exit 30 Operation unit
31 Operation means 31a Game progress influence giving operation means
31b Game progress influence non-giving operation means 34 Max bet switch
35 Single Bet Switch 36 Settlement Switch
38 Medal slot 40 Start switch
42 Production button switch 47 Player side volume setting switch
47a Enter button switch 47b Volume down button switch
47c Volume up button switch 50 Stop switch
L Left stop switch C Middle stop switch
R Right stop switch 60 reel unit
61 design 62 reel
64 Left reel 66 Middle reel
68 Right reel 70 Production device
72 Speaker 74 Top Speaker
76 Lower speaker 78 Directing lamp
80 Upper lamp 82 Lower lamp
84 Display 86 Effective line
100 Controller 110 Main controller
120 Role lottery means 130 Reel control means
135 Start control means 140 Stop control means
160 Normal state control means 170 RT control means
180 Bonus control means 210 Acquisition specified number counting means
230 Freeze effect control means 245 Reel effect execution means
250 Payout control means 260 Transmission means
300 Sub-control unit 310 Receiving means
334 Amusement store side volume setting switch 370 Production execution means
380 Directing sound output limiting means 400 Volume setting means
410 Player side volume setting means 420 Game store side volume setting means

Claims (8)

Multiple reels that can display multiple symbols in a variable manner,
A start switch for starting the variable display of the reel symbol,
A stop switch provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and for stopping the variation display of the symbol of the reels by the operation of the player after the start of the variation display of the plurality of reels.
It is equipped with a role lottery means for performing a role lottery to determine which of the multiple roles is won.
By the player's stop operation by the stop switch, as a result of the winning combination lottery, a prize is won when the symbol combinations of the winning combinations are aligned on the effective line, and a privilege advantageous to the player is given when the winning is given. A game machine that can be controlled
A specific effect state in which the output can be restricted only for a special effect sound output only in a specific game with higher technical intervention in the stop operation than in a normal game.
A non-specific effect state that does not limit the output of the special effect sound and a state other than the specific effect state.
With
The specific effect state can be executed by the operation of a predetermined operation means by the player.
In the combination lottery in the specific production state, it is possible to win a specific combination in which the specific game is performed by winning, and a predetermined combination in which the normal game is performed by winning. Winning and winning of the above-mentioned predetermined role will be invalid after the next game.
In the specific effect state, not only the specific game but also the normal game can be performed, and
In the specific game performed in the specific effect state, the output is limited only for the special effect sound, so that the special effect sound is output in the normal game performed in the specific effect state. Switched to the normal production sound,
The non-specific effect state is a state set when the game information is reset when the power is turned on, and not only the specific game but also the normal game can be performed, and the non-specific effect state is performed. In the normal game performed in the effect state, the game machine is characterized in that the normal effect sound is output without outputting the special effect sound. A player-side volume setting means that sets the volume, which is a setting related to the volume, based on the setting operation by the player.
A volume setting means on the game store side is provided to set the volume, which is a setting related to the volume, based on the setting operation by the game store employee.
When the technical intervention is successful in the specific game performed in the specific effect state, the normal effect sound output in the normal game is the volume setting set by the player side volume setting means and the game. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is output at a volume based on a combination with a volume setting set by the store-side volume setting means. 1. The specific effect state is characterized in that the output of the special effect sound output when the specific game is started can be restricted by the operation of the start switch for starting the game. Alternatively, the gaming machine according to claim 2. In the specific effect state, the special effect sound output when the operation timing of the stop switch corresponding to the specific combination won in the combination lottery in the specific game is operated at a predetermined operation timing is limited. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that it is possible. An operating means that can be operated by the player without affecting the progress of the game, and is arranged in the vicinity of the first operating means that the player operates when adjusting the volume and the first operating means. A second operating means, which is the same operation method as the operation for adjusting the volume by the first operating means, is provided.
Before Symbol By the second operating means for operating a plurality of predetermined times,
In the case of the non-specific effect state, the specific effect state is formed so as to be able to be executed by switching from the non-specific effect state to the specific effect state.
In the case of the specific effect state, claim 1, 2, 3 or 4 is characterized in that the non-specific effect state is switched from the specific effect state to the non-specific effect state so that the non-specific effect state can be executed. The game machine described. Even in the specific effect state, it is necessary that the operation timing of the stop switch corresponding to the specific combination is operated at a predetermined operation timing in order to win the winning specific combination in the specific game. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, characterized in that it is notified by an output other than the special effect sound. In the specific game, the special effect sound includes an effect of notifying an evaluation that the operation timing of the stop switch corresponding to the winning specific combination is operated at a predetermined operation timing.
Even in the specific effect state, an effect different from the effect of notifying the evaluation that the operation timing of the stop switch corresponding to the winning specific combination is operated at the predetermined operation timing is executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, characterized in that the above is performed. The normal state that is normally performed and the normal state
In both the bonus state in which the profit given to the player can be larger than in the normal state, the specific game can be formed by winning the specific combination in the combination lottery.
Claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 characterized in that the specific effect state or the non-specific effect state can be executed in any of the normal state and the bonus state. Or the gaming machine according to 7.