JP6835663B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a game.

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

As an example of such a game machine, there is disclosed one that executes a precursory effect that suggests that a continuous effect that incites whether or not a special role has been won is executed over a plurality of games (for example, a patent). Document 1). In Patent Document 1, the precursor effect is arranged above the front door and is located in areas 1 to 4.
This is executed by changing the lighting mode of the game effect LED 52 to which the area of 1 is assigned. Specifically, step 1 in which the area 1 is blinked every time the game in which the cherry or watermelon is won ends. Step 2 to make areas 1 and 2 blink after making area 2 blink, and step 3 to make areas 1 to 3 blink after making area 3 blink.
, After making the area 4 blinking, the steps 4 in which all the areas 1 to 4 are turned on are advanced.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-034631

The technique described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that the area where the game effect LED is lit only increases as the step of the precursory effect progresses, and effective effect cannot be produced.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that enhances the enjoyment of gaming.

(A) A game machine that plays games
A light emitting means that can emit light in multiple types of colors,
A sound output means that can output multiple types of sound,
A suggestion effect execution means for executing a suggestion effect suggesting a possibility of being advantageous to the player by using the light emitting means and the sound output means is provided.
It is possible that the suggestion effect proceeds in a plurality of stages including at least a first stage, a second stage after the first stage, and a third stage after the second stage. It is a production that can suggest sex step by step,
The light emitting means includes at least a specific light emitting means, a special light emitting means, and a predetermined light emitting means.
The sound output means can output at least a predetermined sound and a special sound.
When the suggestion effect is executed, the suggestion effect execution means causes the specific light emitting means to emit light in the first color in the first stage and causes the sound output means to output the predetermined sound, and in the second stage, the said The specific light emitting means is made to emit light in a second color different from the first color, and the sound output means is made to output the predetermined sound, and in the third stage, the specific light emitting means and the special light emitting means use the first color. And the second color are emitted in a predetermined order, and the sound output means is made to output the special sound.
The predetermined light emitting means is turned off when the suggestion effect executing means is causing the specific light emitting means and the special light emitting means to emit light in the third stage.
The specific light emitting means includes a plurality of light emitting units including a first light emitting unit and a second light emitting unit.
When the specific light emitting means emits light in the first color in the third step, the timing of causing the first light emitting means to emit light in the first color and the timing of causing the second light emitting means to emit light in the first color different.
(1) game machine to perform the Yu technique (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko machine) A,
Light emitting means capable of emitting light in a plurality of types of colors (for example, blue and red) (for example, the first effect L
ED61, 2nd effect LED62, 3rd effect LED63, 4th effect LED64
)When,
Suggestive effects suggesting the possibility of being advantageous to the player using the light emitting means (for example,
Step S to execute the suggestion effect execution means (for example, the sub-control unit 91) to execute the suggestion effect
101-S110, S111, S113, S114, S116, S119 processing)
The suggestion effect is the first stage (for example, when the number of AT games granted is 49 games or less, when the first cherry is internally won from the previous AT) and the second stage after the first stage. Stages (for example, when the number of AT games granted is 50 games or more and 99 games or less, when the second cherry is internally won from the previous AT) and the third stage after the second stage (for example, When the number of AT games granted is 100 games or more, it is suggested step by step that it may be advantageous to proceed in multiple stages including at least (when the third cherry is internally elected from the previous AT). It is a production that can be done,
When the suggestion effect is executed, the suggestion effect executing means causes the light emitting means to emit light in the first color in the first stage, and the light emitting means emits light in a second color different from the first color in the second stage. In the third step, the first color and the second color are made to emit light in a predetermined order (for example, the sub-control unit 91 causes steps S103 to S106 and S109).
, S113, S114, S116, S119).

According to such a configuration, the light emitting means emits light in the first color in the first stage, the light emitting means emits light in the second color in the second stage, and the light emitting means emits light in the first color and the second color in the third stage. It is possible to enhance the effect of the suggestion effect as compared with the game machine that does not execute the suggestion effect of emitting light in a predetermined order, and the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
The suggestion effect may be an effect that gradually suggests a high degree of expectation for the privilege based on the determination that the privilege is given in advance (for example, the sub control unit 91 may perform step S101). , S103, S104 may be executed).

According to such a configuration, the player comes to pay attention to the light emitting color of the light emitting means in the suggestion effect in order to recognize the high degree of expectation for the privilege, and it is determined that the privilege is given in advance using the light emitting means. The interest of the game is improved as compared with the game machine that does not execute the suggestion effect that suggests the high degree of expectation for the privilege step by step based on the fact that the game is played.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
The suggestion effect may be an effect that gradually suggests the high degree of advantage of the current situation based on the game result (for example, the sub-control unit 91 executes the processes of steps S111, S113, and S114. May be good).

According to such a configuration, the player has come to pay attention to the emission color of the light emitting means in the suggestion effect in an attempt to recognize the high degree of advantage of the current situation, and the current light emitting means is used to be based on the game result. The interest of the game is improved as compared with the game machine that does not perform the suggestion effect that suggests the high advantage of the situation step by step.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
The suggestion effect may be an effect of notifying that it is determined to be advantageous when the process proceeds to the third stage (for example, the main control unit 41 internally wins the third cherry from the previous AT). You may win the AT when you do).

According to such a configuration, in order to recognize whether or not the player is advantageous, attention is paid to whether or not the suggestion effect progresses to the third stage, which is advantageous when the suggestion effect progresses to the third stage. The interest of the game is improved as compared with the game machine that does not execute the suggestion effect that notifies that the existence is confirmed.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above,
A voice output means (for example, a specific voice, a special voice) capable of outputting a plurality of types of voices (for example, specific voices and special voices).
Further equipped with speakers 53, 54)
When the suggestion effect execution means executes the suggestion effect, the first step and the second stage
In the step, the voice output means may output a predetermined voice (for example, a specific voice), and in the third stage, the voice output means may output a special voice (for example, a special voice) (for example, the sub control unit 91). Steps S103, S104, S107, S110, S113, S
The process of 114 may be executed).

According to such a configuration, the third stage in which the voice output means outputs the special voice becomes more conspicuous for the player than the first stage and the second stage in which the voice output means outputs a common predetermined voice. In the first stage and the second stage, the sound output means is made to output a predetermined sound, and the sound is output.
In the third stage, the effect of the suggestion effect can be enhanced as compared with the game machine that does not execute the suggestion effect of outputting the special sound to the sound output means, and the interest of the game is further improved.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
The light emitting means is a specific light emitting means (for example, a first effect LED61, a second effect LE.
D62, 3rd effect effect LED63) and special light emitting means (for example, 4th effect LED64)
) And at least
When the suggestion effect execution means executes the suggestion effect, the first step and the second stage
The specific light emitting means may be made to emit light in the step, and the specific light emitting means and the special light emitting means may be made to emit light in the third step (for example, the sub control unit 91 may emit light from steps S103 to S103.
The processes of S106, S109, S113, S114, S116, and S119 may be executed).

According to such a configuration, the third stage in which the specific light emitting means and the special light emitting means emit light becomes more conspicuous for the player than the first stage and the second stage in which only the specific light emitting means is emitted, and the first stage. And, in the second stage, the specific light emitting means is made to emit light, and in the third stage, the effect of the suggestive effect can be enhanced as compared with the game machine which does not execute the suggestive effect of making the specific light emitting means and the special light emitting means emit light. Further improve.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above,
A plurality of types of light emitting means including the light emitting means (for example, 1BETLED14, 2BETLE)
D15, 3BETLED16, ON request LED17, Start effective LED18, Waiting LED19, Replaying LED20, BET switch effective LED21, Left stop effective LE
D22L, middle stop effective LED22C, right stop effective LED22R, effect effect LED52, first effect LED61, second effect LED62, third effect LED63, fourth effect LED64)
When the light emitting means is made to emit light in the third step, the light emission of the light emitting means different from the light emitting means to be emitted as the suggestion effect may be restricted (for example, the sub-control unit 91 may limit the light emission of the light emitting means (steps S103, S108, S113, S114). The process of is executed, and all the LEDs 14 to 21, 22L, 22C, and 22R to which the main control unit 41 is connected may be turned off).

According to such a configuration, the third stage of the suggestion effect is more conspicuous than the gaming machine which does not limit the light emission of the light emitting means different from the light emitting means which emits light as the suggestion effect when the light emitting means is made to emit light in the third stage. Therefore, the effect of the suggestion effect can be enhanced, and the interest of the game is further improved.

(8) In any of the game machines (1) to (7) above,
A game control means (for example, main control unit 41) that controls a game,
An effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91) that performs an effect based on control information (for example, a command) transmitted from the game control means, and
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
An operation mode notification means (for example, a process in which the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification, a sub control unit 91 can separately notify the operation mode (for example, push order, stop order) of the derived operation means. Further equipped with (processing to execute navigation effect)
The game control means
Predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived,
Advantageous advantage for the player when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a notification target result (for example, notification target combination, AT combination, push order combination, push order replay, push order bell). A notification state control means (for example, a process controlled by the main control unit 41 to AT) for controlling an operation mode (for example, a correct answer pressing order, a stop order advantageous for the player) to a notification state (for example, AT). ,
Specific control information transmitting means (for example, main control unit) that transmits specific control information (for example, a first internal winning command, a second internal winning command) regarding a determination result of the prior determination means to the effect control means. (Processing to send the first internal winning command and the second internal winning command) executed by 41)
Regardless of whether or not the specific control information transmitting means is controlled to the notification state, when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the notification target result, it means that the notification target result is obtained. The specific control information that can be specified but the advantageous operation mode cannot be specified may be transmitted to the effect control means (for example, the notification target combination may be used regardless of whether the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT or not. A second internal winning command is set and the second internal winning command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 so that it is possible to specify that the notification target combination has won when winning, but it is not possible to specify an advantageous stop order. You may).

According to such a configuration, in a configuration in which the game control means and the effect control means are provided and the information regarding the determination result of the prior determination means is specified from the specific control information transmitted from the game control means, the game control means side. The operation procedure notification means controls the notification state in which the advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified, and the game control means notifies the determination result of the prior determination means regardless of whether or not the notification state is controlled. When the target result is obtained, the game control means controls the notification state because the specific control information that can identify the notification target result but cannot specify the advantageous operation mode is transmitted to the effect control means. Regardless of whether or not it is present, the advantageous operation procedure according to the determination result of the prior determination means is not specified from the specific control information, so that the process related to the transmission of the specific control information can be simplified and the effect control means side. It is possible to prevent the advantageous operation mode from being notified in a state where the notification state is not controlled even if an illegal act is made.

(9) In any of the game machines (1) to (8) above,
A game control means (for example, main control unit 41) that controls a game,
An effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91) that performs an effect based on control information (for example, a command) transmitted from the game control means, and
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
An operation mode notification means (for example, a process in which the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification, a sub control unit 91 can separately notify the operation mode (for example, push order, stop order) of the derived operation means. Further equipped with (processing to execute navigation effect)
The game control means
Predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived,
The ROM of the main control unit 41 in which the numerical value setting means (for example, the special winning combination winning number table and the general winning combination winning number table) for setting different numerical values (for example, winning numbers) for each determination result of the prior determination means is stored. )When,
Predetermined control means (for example, main control) that performs predetermined control (for example, setting of internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) according to the numerical value set by the numerical value setting means. Each process such as setting of internal winning flag executed by unit 41, navigation notification, command creation, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R),
Advantageous advantage for the player when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a notification target result (for example, notification target combination, AT combination, push order combination, push order replay, push order bell). A notification state control means (for example, a process controlled by the main control unit 41 to AT) for controlling an operation mode (for example, a correct answer pressing order, a stop order advantageous for the player) to a notification state (for example, AT). ,
Specific control information transmitting means (for example, main control unit) that transmits specific control information (for example, a first internal winning command, a second internal winning command) regarding a determination result of the prior determination means to the effect control means. (Processing to send the first internal winning command and the second internal winning command) executed by 41)
As the numerical value set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result is obtained, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical value range (for example, 2 to 19, 23 to 34) is assigned (for example, push order). Replays are assigned winning numbers 2-19, and push order bells are assigned winning numbers 23-34),
The specific control information transmitting means can specify that the notification target result is obtained when the numerical value set by the numerical value setting means is within the predetermined numerical range at least in a state other than the notification state. The specific control information for which the advantageous operation mode cannot be specified may be transmitted to the effect control means (for example, in a state other than the state in which the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT and the navigation notification is executed. When the winning number set in the RAM is within the predetermined numerical range (2 to 19, 23 to 34), it can be specified that the winning combination has become the notification target, but the stop order advantageous to the player cannot be specified. The internal winning command of 2 may be set and the second internal winning command may be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91).

According to such a configuration, in a configuration in which the game control means and the effect control means are provided and the information regarding the determination result of the prior determination means is specified from the specific control information transmitted from the game control means, the game control means side. When the operation procedure notification means controls the notification state in which the advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified, and the game control means determines the determination result of the prior determination means as the notification target result at least in a state other than the notification state. In addition, since the specific control information that can identify the result of the notification target but cannot specify the advantageous operation mode is transmitted to the effect control means, regardless of whether or not the game control means controls the notification state. , Since the advantageous operation procedure according to the determination result of the prior determination means is not specified from the specific control information, the advantageous operation mode is notified in a state where the notification state is not controlled even if the effect control means side is fraudulent. It is possible to prevent it from being done. Further, as a numerical value set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result is obtained, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range is assigned, and the game control means determines whether or not the notification target result. , Since it can be determined whether or not the numerical value used when performing the predetermined control is within the predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target result, the processing when transmitting the specific control information can be simplified.

In the gaming machine according to (8) or (9) above, the operation mode of the derivation operation means is any one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation mode of operating at any operation timing, and a plurality of operation orders. An operation mode in which operations are performed in the order of operation, an operation mode in which these are combined, and the like are applicable.

(10) In any of the game machines (1) to (9) above,
With the first control means (for example, main control unit 41),
Further provided with a second control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that performs control according to control information (for example, a command) received from the first control means.
The first control means is used for each of a plurality of timings including a first timing (for example, at the start of a game) and a second timing (for example, at the end of a game) in a unit game (for example, one game). Multiple types of state control information (for example,) that can specify the control state of the control means of
A state control information transmitting means for transmitting a state control command) to the second control means (for example, a process in which the main control unit 41 transmits a control state command to the sub control unit 91) is included.
A plurality of types of state control information transmitted by the state control information transmitting means at one timing can specify a control state (for example, a stop order advantageous to the player) that does not change between the first timing and the second timing. First state control information (for example, control state command 1) and second state control information (for example, game state) capable of specifying a control state (for example, a game state) that can change between the first timing and the second timing. For example, the control state command 2) is included (for example, the control state command includes the control state command 1 and the control state command 2).
The state control information transmitting means may transmit a plurality of types of state control information under common control at any of the plurality of timings (for example, the main control unit 41 may transmit the state control information even at the start of the game. All the commands included in the control status commands may be transmitted by executing the common control status command batch setting process even at the end of the game).

According to such a configuration, the first state control information capable of specifying the control state that does not change between the first timing and the second timing in the one unit game, and the first timing and the first timing in the one unit game. A plurality of types of state control information including a second state control information capable of specifying a control state that can change at the second timing is transmitted at each of a plurality of timings including the first timing and the second timing. In the configuration, since these plurality of types of state control information are transmitted by common control at any timing, the first control means can grasp the control state of the first control means in detail and the first control means can be used. The program capacity when the control means transmits the state control information can be reduced.

The first control means may be a control means that controls the game, or may be a control means that controls a control other than the control of the game, for example, a control of the effect. Further, the second control means may be any control means that performs some control based on the control information transmitted from the first control means. For example, the first control means is a control means that controls the game. In a certain case, the control means that controls the effect based on the control information transmitted from the first control means may be the second control means, or the control means that the first control means controls the effect. In some cases, the control means that controls the effect device based on the control information transmitted from the first control means may be used as the second control means.

It is a front view of the slot machine which concerns on Embodiment 1. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st effect effect LED, the 2nd effect effect LED, the 3rd effect effect LED, and the 4th effect effect LED. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the suggestion effect execution processing executed by the sub-control unit which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the suggestion effect which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the suggestion effect execution processing executed by the sub-control unit which concerns on Embodiment 2. It is a figure which shows the modification example of the suggestion effect. It is a continuation of FIG.

[Embodiment 1]
A mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below.
The first embodiment of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. As shown in FIG. 2, inside the housing 1a, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, and right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer circumference are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (21 each of which are drawn in a predetermined order and are distinguishable from each other). Three of the types of symbols) are arranged so that they can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as the player's own game value) within the range. Maximum number of medals out of the specified number of medals determined according to the playing state (3)
MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting, medals stored as credits and medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned) The settlement switch 10 to be operated, the start switch 7 to be operated to start the game, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to be operated to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R can be operated by the player. It is provided in each.

Further, on the front door 1b, a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the content when an error occurs, and a navigation system described later. Game auxiliary display 12, which displays information that can identify the stop order of reels by notification, 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, which notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, 2, and 3, respectively, and medal insertion Turn-on request LED 17 that notifies the possible state by lighting, start effective LED 18 that notifies that the operation (start operation) of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (reel rotation starts within a certain period from the previous game start) The game display unit 13 is provided with a weighting LED 19 that notifies by lighting that it is in the state of waiting for) and a replay LED 20 that notifies that it is in the replay game (replaying) by lighting. Has been done.

When playing a game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or the number of bets is set by using credits by operating the MAXBET switch 6. When the specified number of bets determined according to the game state is set, the winning line LN is valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid (the state in which the game can be started).
Will be. If more than the maximum number of medals are inserted out of the specified number corresponding to the gaming state, that amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle stage of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, the middle stage is defined as the winning line. In addition, as a winning combination, a prize is won when a predetermined combination of symbols defined as a combination is prepared in the winning line LN, and a predetermined symbol combination is provided in any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when the predetermined symbol combination is aligned. Invalid lines LM1 to LM4 by arranging a combination of symbols that are easier to recognize than
It includes a role that can be made to look like a prize by combining the symbols aligned in any of the above.

When the start switch 7 is operated (start operation, lever on) while the game can be started, each reel 2L, 2C, 2R starts rotating, the symbol continuously fluctuates, and each reel 2L, 2C, When the 2R rotates at a constant speed and the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R detect the reference positions of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are enabled. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in this state, the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3. When one game ends when all reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, and the combination of symbols predetermined on the winning line LN is stopped as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. A prize is generated, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the prize.
It will be added to the credit. Further, when the maximum number of credits (50) is reached, medals are directly paid out from the medal payout exit 9 (see FIG. 1).

As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game control board 40 controls the game state, and the effect control board 90 controls the game state. The effect is controlled according to the above, and the drive power supply for the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated by the power supply board 101 and supplied to each part. Game control board 4
0 indicates the main control unit 41, the control clock generation circuit 42, and the random number clock generation circuit 43.
, Switch detection circuit 44, motor drive circuit 45, solenoid drive circuit 46, LED drive circuit 47, power failure detection circuit 48, reset circuit 49 are mounted to perform processing related to the progress of the game and to be mounted on the game control board 40. It directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit. The effect control board 90 includes a liquid crystal display 51, an effect LED 52, and a speaker 53.
54, reel LED55, 1st effect LED61, 2nd effect LED62, 3rd effect LED63, 4th effect LED64 and other effect devices are connected, and these effect devices are mounted on the effect control board 90. It is driven based on the control by the sub control unit 91.

[About setting values]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. For details, by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery described later,
The medal payout rate is changing. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, it is most advantageous for the player, and 5,
The smaller the value is in the order of 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the advantage is. The set value is 1
It may be set in 3 steps such as 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), or in 7 steps 1 to 7.
It is not necessary to limit to 6 stages.

In order to change the set value, it is first necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37 with the front door 1b open. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, the setting value read from the RAM (not shown) of the main control unit 41 is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting is made by operating the reset / setting switch 38. It shifts to the setting change state (setting change mode) in which the value can be changed. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6).
Return to setting 1). Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is fixed as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the confirmed display value (set value) is R.
It is stored in AM and shifts to a state where the game can proceed. At this time, a setting command (end) indicating the end of the setting change state is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, the address of the initialization target RAM at the end of the setting change is set, and the RAM is initialized. It should be noted that the set value may not be changed unless the front door 1b is opened to prevent an illegal setting change when the front door 1b is not opened. That is, the opening of the front door 1b, the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37, and the operation of the power switch 39 may be set as the start conditions of the setting change state. In this case, the set value change state may be maintained regardless of the opening and closing of the front door 1b until the setting key switch 37 is turned off. That is, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the setting change state, the opening and closing of the front door 1b does not have to be the end condition of the setting change state.

Further, in order to confirm the set value, after the game is finished, the front door 1b may be opened and the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value display 24 displays the setting value read from the RAM, so that the setting value can be confirmed in the setting confirmation state (setting confirmation mode). Transition.
In the setting confirmation state, the progress of the game is impossible, and by turning off the setting key switch 37, the setting confirmation state ends and the game returns to the state in which the progress is possible. As with the set value change state, the set value confirmation state also prevents the set value from being changed unless the front door 1b is open to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door 1b is not open. You may. That is, the opening of the front door 1b and the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37 may be the start conditions of the setting confirmation state. Further, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the set value confirmation state, the opening and closing of the front door 1b does not have to be the end condition of the set value confirmation state.

[About navigation notification and navigation production]
Further, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, when the AT lottery process based on the internal lottery result is won, the main control unit 41 notifies the player of the stop order which is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result. AT as an example of an advantageous state that is a feasible notification period
It can be controlled at (assist time). When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination according to the game state, and also transmits a push order command to the sub control unit 91. By doing so, the navigation effect is executed. The navigation target role according to the game state is, for example, a navigation target role in which push order replay and push order bell are common. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute the navigation notification and execute the navigation effect by satisfying certain conditions even in the normal state where the AT does not control the control.

The navigation notification of the present embodiment informs the player in an identifiable stop order by changing the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. The mode of the navigation notification is not limited to such a mode, and may be any mode that the player can identify according to the winning situation. Further, the game auxiliary display 12 which is also used for notifications other than the navigation notification is not limited to the one, and the one which is executed by using a dedicated display may be used. In the navigation effect of the present embodiment, the stop order advantageous to the player notified by the navigation notification is displayed by displaying the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51, outputting the navigation illumination light from the effect LED 52, and the speaker 53. It is notified by the output of the navigation sound (navigation effect sound) from 54.

As described above, in the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the stop order that is advantageous for the player is notified in an identifiable manner. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is A when the lottery condition is satisfied.
A lottery is conducted to determine whether or not to control T. In addition, the main control unit 41 is set at the end of AT.
A specified number of games is selected from a plurality of games, and the number of games not controlled by the AT is continuously counted from the end of the AT. Then, the main control unit 41 controls the AT by winning the AT lottery process or when the number of games that are not continuously controlled by the AT reaches the specified number of games (so-called ceiling games).

[About game control processing]
Further, the main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, the bet number setting and the BET process for credit settlement and bet number settlement are performed, and after the bet number setting, when the start operation is performed, whether or not to allow the generation of winning by random number lottery is performed. An internal lottery process to determine is performed. After the internal lottery, the reel rotation process is performed, and on the condition that the specified period (4.1 seconds) has passed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game, the stop switch after the reel rotation starts and the speed becomes constant. The operation of 8L to 8R (stop operation) is enabled, and the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation. After the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether or not a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. After the winning determination process is completed, the payout process is performed, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of the winning, and the game state is changed according to the symbol combination on the winning line. As a result, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next game is started.

[About production during the game]
Further, the main control unit 41 performs the AT lottery process while the internal lottery process is being executed, and AT
If the game is won, the number of AT games is determined, and then the AT is controlled to the AT preparation state (AT incubation period) for a predetermined period (for example, between 5 games). In the present embodiment, when the AT is re-winned in the AT preparation state, the number of AT games to be added is determined. The main control unit 41 performs control for navigation notification and navigation effect during the number of AT games assigned during AT control. The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment performs navigation notification when the navigation target combination is internally elected during AT control, and also transmits a game state command, an internal lottery command, etc. to the sub control unit 91 for sub control. Let the part 91 execute the navigation effect. In this embodiment, an internal lottery is performed immediately after the start switch 7 is operated during AT control, and if the winning combination is internally won, the navigation notification and the navigation effect are performed before the reel rotation process. Is done. That is, if the navigation target combination is internally elected during AT control, the navigation notification and the navigation effect are performed immediately after the operation of the start switch 7.
Further, the sub control unit 91 is based on various commands received from the main control unit 41, and is capable of performing the above-mentioned navigation effect and each effect according to the game state (for example, a notice effect, an internal winning, an AT winning, and other suggestive effects. It is possible to perform fanning effects such as battle effects, fixed effects of bonuses and ATs, effects during bonuses, navigation effects, and demo effects).

[About the 1st effect LED to the 4th effect LED]
The sub-control unit 91 executes each effect by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51, outputting sound from the speakers 53 and 54, and outputting illumination light by the effect LED 52. Also,
The sub-control unit 91 has a first effect LED 61, a second effect LED 62, and a third effect L.
Using the ED63 and the fourth effect LED64, a suggestion effect suggesting that the AT has been won is executed. As shown in FIG. 5, the first effect effect LED61, the second effect effect LED62, the third effect effect LED63, and the fourth effect effect LED64 are provided on the left, upper, right, and lower sides of the liquid crystal display 51, respectively. ing. In the present embodiment, the first effect LED 61 on the left side and the third effect LED 63 on the right side are each composed of six LEDs, the second effect LED 62 on the upper side and the fourth effect LED 64 on the lower side. Is composed of 12 LEDs each. In this embodiment, the LEDs constituting the effect LEDs 61 to 64 can emit light in each color of red (R: Red), green (G: Green), and blue (B: Blue), respectively. By adjusting the brightness of each color (RGB), for example, adjusting the brightness in 256 steps and adding and mixing (combining) the brightness, it is possible to display a plurality of types of colors.

[About the suggestion of AT winning]
The sub-control unit 91 performs the suggestion effect execution process shown in FIG. First, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT preparation state is controlled based on the game state command or the like received from the main control unit 41 (step S101). When the sub control unit 91 is not controlled in the AT ready state (step S101; N), the sub control unit 91 is in step S1 until it is controlled in the AT ready state.
When the process of 01 is repeated and the AT preparation state is controlled (step S101; Y),
It is determined whether or not the game has ended based on the received command (step S102).
.. When the game is not finished (step S102; N), the sub-control unit 91 repeats the process of step S102 until the game is finished, and when the game is finished (step S1).
02; Y), it is determined whether or not the number of AT games granted is 100 games or more (Y).
Step S103). In order to control in this way, the sub control unit 91 can specify the number of AT games when the AT is controlled by the game state command or the like received from the main control unit 41. When the sub control unit 91 is not 100 games or more (step S1)
03; N), it is determined whether or not the game is 50 games or more (step S104).

When the sub-control unit 91 is not 50 games or more (step S104; N), that is,
In the case of 49 games or less, the first effect effect LED61, the second effect effect LED62, and the third effect effect LED63 are lit in blue (step S105), and specific sounds (for example, "chance") are emitted from the speakers 53 and 54. Etc.) is executed (step S107), and the process is terminated. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, the six LEDs of the first effect LED 61 are turned off with the 12 LEDs of the fourth effect LED 64 turned off.
, The 12 LEDs of the second effect effect LED 62 and the six LEDs of the third effect effect LED 63 are all lit in blue, and the specific sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 has 50 games or more (step S104; Y), that is, 50 games or more and 99 games or less, the first effect LED61 and the second effect L
The ED62 and the third effect LED63 are lit in blue and then in red (step S106), the specific audio output process is executed (step S107), and the process is completed. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 7 (A) and 7 (B), the 12 LEs of the fourth effect LED 64
With D turned off, the 6 LEDs of the 1st effect LED61 and the 2nd effect LED62
12 LEDs and 6 LEDs of the 3rd effect effect LED63 are all lit in blue to output a specific sound, and after a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed, the blue lit is lit in red. Change to and output the specific audio again.

On the other hand, when the number of games is 100 or more (step S103; Y), the sub-control unit 91 has all the LEDs different from the first effect LED 61, the second effect LED 62, the third effect LED 63, and the fourth effect LED 64. Turn off (effect LED 52, etc.) (step S
108). At this time, the main control unit 41 has all the LEDs (1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, turn-on request L) connected in the same manner as the sub-control unit 91.
ED17, start effective LED18, weighting LED19, replaying LED20, B
Control is performed to turn off the ET switch effective LED21, left stop effective LED22L, middle stop effective LED22C, right stop effective LED22R, etc.). After the LED is turned off, the sub-control unit 91 turns on the first effect LED 61, the second effect LED 62, the third effect LED 63, and the fourth effect LED 64 in blue, then lights in red, and then turns blue and red. (Step S109), a special voice output process for producing a special voice (for example, a voice such as “big big big chance”) is executed from the speakers 53 and 54 (step S110), and the process ends.

Specifically, first, as shown in FIGS. 7 (A) and 7 (B), the first effect LED 61 and the second effect LED 62 are turned off with the 12 LEDs of the fourth effect LED 64 turned off. ,
Third effect effect Each LED of the LED 63 is lit in blue to output a specific sound, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the blue lighting is changed to a red lighting and the specific sound is output again. Further, after the predetermined period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 7C, the odd-numbered (first, third, fifth) LEDs from the bottom of the six LEDs of the first effect LED 61 are blue. The process of lighting the red, blue, red, ... In that order is repeated, and the process of lighting the even-numbered (second, fourth, sixth) LEDs from the bottom in the order of red, blue, red, blue, ... Is repeated. In addition, the second effect LED6
Of the 12 LEDs in 2, odd numbers from the left (1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th,
The process of lighting the 11th) LED in the order of blue, red, blue, red, ... Is repeated, and the even-numbered (2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th) LEDs from the left are red. ,
The process of lighting in the order of blue, red, blue, ... Is repeated. In addition, the process of lighting the odd-numbered LED from the top in the order of blue, red, blue, red, ... Of the six LEDs of the third effect effect LED63 is repeated, and the even-numbered LED from the top is red, blue, red. , Blue, ..., and so on. Further, the process of lighting the odd-numbered LED from the right in the order of blue, red, blue, red, ... Of the 12 LEDs of the fourth effect effect LED64 is repeated, and the even-numbered LED from the right is red, blue, red. , Blue, ..., and so on. By doing so, for all the LEDs constituting each effect LED 61 to 64, if the adjacent LEDs are extracted while alternately lighting blue and red, different colors (red and red if blue) are used. If there is, it will be lit in blue). Then, in this state, the speakers 53, 5
Output special voice from 4.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 has the first effect LED 61 and the second effect LED 62 capable of displaying a plurality of types of colors.
Using the third effect effect LED63 and the fourth effect LED64, a suggestion effect that progresses in three stages is executed. Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 has a fourth effect L at the end of the game when the number of AT games assigned is 49 games or less as a suggestion effect that progresses only to the first stage.
With the ED64 turned off, all the remaining effect LEDs 61 to 63 are lit in blue (FIG. 7).
See (A)). Further, the sub-control unit 91 turns off the fourth effect LED 64 at the end of the game when the number of AT games given is 50 games or more and 99 games or less as a suggestion effect for progressing from the first stage to the second stage. In this state, all the remaining effect LEDs 61 to 63 are lit in blue (see FIG. 7A) and red (see FIG. 7B) in that order. Then, the sub-control unit 91 is given an AT as a suggestion effect that progresses from the first stage to the third stage.
When the number of games is 100 or more, all the remaining effect LEDs 61 to 63 are lit in blue (see FIG. 7 (A)) and red (see FIG. 7A) with the fourth effect LED 64 turned off at the end of the game.
After lighting in the order of FIG. 7B), all the effect LEDs 61 to 64 are alternately lit in blue and red, respectively (see FIG. 7C).

By doing so, the effect LED is emitted in blue in the first stage, the effect LED is emitted in red in the second stage, and the effect LED is emitted alternately in blue and red in the third stage. The effect of the suggestion effect can be enhanced as compared with the slot machine that does not execute the suggestion effect, and the fun of the game is improved.

In particular, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 determines the number of AT games given as an example of the degree of expectation based on the fact that the AT is won in advance and controlled to the AT ready state. The suggestion effect that suggests in three stages is executed.
By doing so, the player comes to pay attention to the colors of the effect LEDs 61 to 64 in the suggestion effect in an attempt to recognize the number of AT games to be given, and the effect LED is used to control the AT preparation state. The fun of the game is improved as compared with the slot machine that does not execute the suggestion effect that suggests the number of AT games given in stages based on the fact that the game is played.
In this embodiment, the winning A is based on the number of AT games given by the suggestion effect.
It suggests the high expectation of T in stages, but is not limited to this, for example, the type of advantageous state that is predetermined to be controlled as the high expectation of the privilege ( High expectations based on big bonus (BB), regular bonus (RB), chance zone, etc.) may be suggested step by step.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect by using the speakers 53 and 54 capable of outputting a plurality of types of sounds, and is given as the suggestion effect. When the number of AT games is 49 games or less (up to the first stage, up to blue lighting) or 50 games or more and 99 games or less (up to the second stage, up to red lighting), a specific sound is output, while 100 games or more (third). A special sound is output when the stage is up to the alternate lighting of blue and red).
By doing so, the suggestion effect becomes more conspicuous for the player when the number of games is 100 or more, which outputs the special sound, than when the game is 49 games or less, or 50 games or more and 99 games or less, which outputs the common specific sound. , When the number of AT games given is 49 games or less, or 50 games or more and 99 games or less, a specific sound is output, and when 100 games or more, a special sound is output. The effect of the game can be enhanced, and the fun of the game is further improved.

In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect is executed by using the effect LED 61 to 64 and the speakers 53 and 54, but the effect device used for the suggestion effect is not limited to this, and for example, the liquid crystal display 51 is used. An image may be displayed. In this case, A is given as a suggestion effect.
The number of T games is 49 games or less (up to the first stage, blue lighting) or 50 games or more 99
Specific image (for example, "Chance!") When the game is below (until the second stage, until the red lights up)
, Etc.), while outputting a special image (for example, a character image such as "Big big big chance !!") when 100 games or more (up to the third stage, alternating lighting of blue and red) It is preferable to do so.
It is preferable that the suggestion effect is executed by using the speakers 53 and 54 as in the present embodiment, but the suggestion effect may be executed without using the speakers 53 and 54.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the light emitting means used for the suggestion effect, the first effect LED61, the second effect LED62, and the third as an example of the specific light emitting means.
The effect LED 63 and the fourth effect LED 64 as an example of the special light emitting means are provided. Then, when the sub-control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect, the number of AT games assigned is 49 games or less (up to the first stage, up to the blue lighting) or 50 games or more and 99 games or less (up to the second stage, red). 1st effect LED6 as a specific light emitting means when (until lighting)
1. Only the 2nd effect LED62 and the 3rd effect LED63 are turned on, and the 4th effect LED64 as a special light emitting means is included when 100 games or more (up to the 3rd stage, up to the alternating lighting of blue and red). All effect effects LEDs 61 to 64 are lit.

By doing so, when all the effect effects LEDs 61 to 64 are turned on for 100 games or more, the first effect effect LED61, the second effect effect LED62, and the third effect effect LE
The suggestive effect becomes more conspicuous for the player than when only D63 is lit 49 games or less or 50 games or more and 99 games or less, and all the effect effects LEDs are given only when the number of AT games is 100 games or more. It is possible to enhance the effect of the suggestion effect as compared with the slot machine that does not execute the suggestion effect of turning on, and the fun of the game is further improved.
In addition, as in the present embodiment, in order to enhance the effect of the suggestion effect of the third stage, it is preferable to turn off the fourth effect effect LED64 in the suggestion effect of the first stage and the second stage. In the suggestion effect of the second stage, the fourth effect effect LED 64 may be turned on.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the light emitting means not used for the suggestion effect, the effect LED 52 controlled by the sub control unit 91 and the LED controlled by the main control unit 41.
It is equipped with 14-21, 22L, 22C, 22R. Then, the sub control unit 91 and the main control unit 41 suggest that the number of AT games assigned is 100 games or more.
When executing the suggestion effect of the stage (when the blue and red lights are alternately turned on), all the LEDs not used for the suggestion effect are turned off.
By doing so, when the number of AT games given is 100 games or more and 100 games or more are performed compared to the slot machine that does not turn off the LED that is not used for the suggestion effect when the suggestion effect of the third stage is executed. Since the suggestion effect becomes conspicuous, the effect of the suggestion effect can be enhanced, and the fun of the game is further improved.

It is preferable to turn off the LED not used for the suggestion effect in order to enhance the effect of the suggestion effect in the third stage as in the present embodiment, but it is not necessary to turn off the LED not used for the suggestion effect. Good. Further, for example, the sub control unit 91 and the main control unit 41 also use the suggestion effect when executing the suggestion effect suggesting that the number of AT games assigned is 49 games or less or 50 games or more and 99 games or less. All unused LEDs may be turned off.
In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect at the end of the game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the operation of the start switch 7 is accepted and the internal lottery process or A
The suggestion effect may be executed after the T lottery process is performed. In this case, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the suggestion effect for one game until the end of the game. When the suggestion effect is executed over one game, the stage of the suggestion effect may be advanced each time the operation of the operation means is accepted. For example, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R as the stop operation may be performed. The stage of the suggestion effect may be advanced each time it is performed, or the stage of the suggestion effect may be advanced when the operation of the effect switch 56 is accepted.

In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect stage is advanced every time a predetermined period elapses at the end of the game, but the period for advancing the suggestion effect stage is not limited to this, for example, the first stage to the second stage. The time to progress to the stage and the time to progress from the second stage to the third stage may be different. For example, it may take 0.2 seconds from blue lighting to red lighting, and 0.8 seconds from red lighting to alternating blue and red lighting. Further, in the present embodiment, the suggestion effect stage can be progressed from the first stage to the third stage between one game, but the suggestion effect stage may be progressed over a plurality of games. For example, it may be lit in blue for one game, lit in red for two games, and then alternately lit in blue and red.

[Embodiment 2]
In the first embodiment, the suggestion effect suggesting the number of AT games is executed based on the fact that the AT is won in advance, but the suggestion effect may be executed even if the AT is not won in advance. For example, it may suggest the current situation until the AT is won. Hereinafter, the second embodiment in which the current situation is suggested by the suggestion effect will be described.
In the present embodiment, detailed description of the portion having the same configuration and processing as that of the first embodiment will be omitted, and the portion different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls the AT again when the cherry is internally elected three times from the previous AT, and the sub control unit 91 suggests each time the cherry is internally elected. Is supposed to be executed. The sub-control unit 91 performs the suggestion effect execution process shown in FIG. First, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the cherry has been internally won based on the internal winning command or the like received from the main control unit 41 (step S111). When the sub-control unit 91 has not internally won the cherry (step S111; N), the process of step S111 is repeated until the cherry is internally elected, and when the cherry is internally elected (step S111; Y), the received command is received. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the game has ended (step S102). The sub control unit 91 has not finished the game (step S).
102; N), the process of step S102 is repeated until the game ends, and when the game ends (step S102; Y), the internal winning of the cherry is the third AT from the previous AT.
It is determined whether or not the winning has been confirmed (step S113). In order to control in this way, the sub control unit 91 counts the number of cherry wins from the previous AT using a cherry win count counter (not shown). If it is not the third time (step S113; N), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not it is the second time (step S114).

In the case of the first time (step S114; N), the sub-control unit 91 lights the effect LEDs 61 to 63 as the specific light emitting means in blue (step S105), and the speaker 5
A specific voice output process for outputting a specific voice from 3 and 54 is executed (step S107), and the process ends. On the other hand, in the case of the second time (step S114; Y), the sub-control unit 91 lights up the effect LEDs 61 to 63 as the specific light emitting means in red (step S116).
), The specific audio output process is executed (step S107), and the process ends. On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 is the third time (step S113; Y), that is, when the AT is won, all the LEDs not used for the suggestion effect are turned off (step S108) and used for the suggestion effect. All the effect LEDs 61 to 64 are turned on alternately in blue and red (step S119), and a special sound output process for outputting special sound from the speakers 53 and 54 is executed (step S119).
Step S110), the process is terminated.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes a suggestion effect that suggests the number of times the cherry is internally won in three stages. Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 turns off the fourth effect LED 64 at the end of the game in which the first cherry is internally won as a suggestion effect of the first stage, and all the remaining effect LEDs 61 to 63 are blue. Lights up (see FIG. 7 (A)). Further, as a suggestion effect of the second stage, the sub-control unit 91 lights all the remaining effect LEDs 61 to 63 in red with the fourth effect LED 64 turned off at the end of the game in which the second cherry is internally won. (See FIG. 7 (B)). Then, as a suggestion effect of the third stage, the sub-control unit 91 alternately lights all the effect effects LEDs 61 to 64 in blue and red at the end of the game in which the third cherry is internally won (also won in AT). (See FIG. 7 (C)).
By doing so, the player comes to pay attention to the colors of the effect LEDs 61 to 64 in the suggestion effect in an attempt to recognize the number of times the cherry is internally won until the AT is won, and the effect LED is used to win the cherry internally. The fun of the game is improved compared to the slot machine that does not perform the suggestion effect that suggests the number of times in stages.

In particular, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the sub-control unit 91, the suggestion effect of the third stage, in which the internal winning of the cherry is the third time from the previous AT, serves as an effect of notifying the confirmation of the AT winning. There is.
By doing so, whether or not the suggestion effect is the third stage in which all the effect effects LEDs 61 to 64 are alternately lit in blue and red in an attempt to recognize whether or not the player is controlled by the AT. The interest of the game is improved compared to the slot machine in which the internal winning of the cherry does not perform the suggestion effect of notifying the confirmation of the AT winning for the third time from the previous AT.

In this embodiment, the number of times the cherry is internally won is suggested step by step by the suggestion effect, but the number is not limited to this, and for example, as a high degree of advantage in the current situation, a rare role such as a cherry or a watermelon is used. The AT winning rate that changes depending on the control of the watermelon or the chance zone may be suggested step by step.
In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect of the third stage is an effect of notifying the confirmation of AT winning, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the suggestion effect of the third stage is advantageous for AT winning or the like. It does not have to be an effect of notifying that the confirmation is made.

In the first and second embodiments, the suggestion effect capable of suggesting three stages is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the suggestion effect capable of suggesting four or more stages may be executed. For example, as a suggestion effect, the sub-control unit 91 lights all the remaining effect LEDs 61 to 63 in blue with the fourth effect LED 64 turned off when the number of AT games assigned is 49 games or less ( 1st stage, see Fig. 9 (A)), 4th effect L when 50 games or more and 99 games or less
With the ED64 turned off, all the remaining effect LEDs 61 to 63 are lit in blue (first stage,
(See FIG. 9A) ・ Lights up in yellow (second stage, see FIG. 9B), and when 100 games or more and 149 games or less, the fourth effect effect LED64 is turned off and the remaining effect effect. All LEDs 61 to 63 are lit in blue (first stage, see FIG. 9 (A)) and lit in yellow (second stage,
(Refer to FIG. 9B) ・ Lights up in red (third stage, see FIG. 10A), and the remaining effect LEDs 61 to 6 are turned off when the fourth effect LED 64 is turned off when 150 games or more are played.
All 3 are lit in blue (1st stage, see FIG. 9 (A)), yellow (2nd stage, see 9 (B)), and red (3rd stage, see 10 (A)). After that, all effect effect LED61
~ 64 may be alternately lit in blue, yellow, and red, respectively (see FIG. 10B).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9D, among the six LEDs of the first effect LED61, the first and fourth LEDs from the bottom are blue, yellow, red, blue, yellow, red, ... Repeat the process of lighting the second and fifth LEDs from the bottom in the order of yellow, red, blue, yellow, red, blue, ..., and repeat the process of lighting the third and sixth LEDs from the bottom in red. , Blue, yellow, red, blue, yellow, ... Repeat the process of lighting. In addition, the second effect LED6
The process of lighting the 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th LEDs from the left in the order of blue, yellow, red, blue, yellow, red, ... Of the 12 LEDs of 2 is repeated, and the second from the left, The process of lighting the 5th, 8th, and 11th LEDs in the order of yellow, red, blue, yellow, red, blue, and so on is repeated, and the 3rd, 6th, 9th, and 12th LEDs from the left are red. The process of lighting in the order of blue, yellow, red, blue, yellow, ... Is repeated. In addition, the third effect effect LED63
The first and fourth LEDs from the top of the six LEDs are blue, yellow, red, blue, yellow,
The process of lighting in the order of red, ... is repeated, and the second and fifth LEDs from the top are yellow, red,
The process of lighting in the order of blue, yellow, red, blue, ... is repeated, and the third and sixth L from the top.
The process of lighting the ED in the order of red, blue, yellow, red, blue, yellow, ... Is repeated. Also,
4th effect effect The process of lighting the 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th LEDs from the right out of the 12 LEDs of the LED64 in the order of blue, yellow, red, blue, yellow, red, and so on is repeated.
The process of lighting the second, fifth, eighth, and eleventh LEDs from the right in the order of yellow, red, blue, yellow, red, blue, and so on is repeated, and the third, sixth, ninth, and twelfth LEDs from the right. LE
The process of lighting D in the order of red, blue, yellow, red, blue, yellow, ... Is repeated. By doing so, for all the LEDs constituting each effect LED 61 to 64, if the adjacent LEDs are extracted while alternately lighting blue, yellow, and red, different colors (yellow if blue). If it is red or yellow, it is lit in red and blue, and if it is red, it is lit in blue and yellow). In the modified example, in the fourth stage, all the colors (blue, yellow, red) used in the first to third stages do not have to be turned on alternately, and the first to third stages do not have to be turned on alternately. Only the two colors used up to (for example, blue and red, yellow and red) may be alternately lit.

In this way, as a suggestion effect, the sub-control unit 91 sets the effect LEDs 61 to 64 in four colors (for example, blue, green, yellow, and red) from the first stage to the fourth stage when suggesting five stages. In the 5th stage suggestion effect, 4 or less colors may be lit in order, and when 6 stages of suggestion are given, the effect LED 61 to 64 are displayed in 5 colors from the 1st stage to the 5th stage ( For example, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red) may be lit respectively, and in the 6th stage suggestion effect, 5 or less colors may be lit in order, and when 7 stages of suggestion are given, the effect effect LE.
D61 to 64 are lit in 6 colors (for example, purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red) from the 1st stage to the 6th stage, and in the suggestion effect of the 7th stage, 6 or less colors are lit in order. You may.

In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect is executed at the end of the game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, an internal lottery process or an AT lottery process in which the cherry is internally elected by receiving the operation of the start switch 7 is performed. The suggestion effect may be executed later. In this case, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the suggestion effect over one game until the end of the game, or may execute the suggestion effect over a plurality of games. Further, the suggestion effect may be executed when the operation of the operating means is accepted. For example, the suggestion effect may be executed when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R as the stop operation or the operation of the effect switch 56 is accepted. May be executed.

In the first and second embodiments, the main control unit 41 transmits one type of internal winning command to the sub control unit 91, but a plurality of types of internal winning commands may be transmitted. For example, the main control unit 41 can specify the winning status of the first internal winning command and the general winning combination, which can specify the winning status of the special combination as the internal lottery result, as the internal winning command capable of specifying the internal lottery result. Set the internal winning command of 2 and send the set command to the sub control unit 91.
May be sent to. At this time, regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT, when the notification target combination is won, the fact that the notification target combination has been won can be specified, but the advantageous stop order cannot be specified. An internal winning command may be set.
By doing so, regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT.
Since the common second internal winning command is transmitted, the process related to the transmission of the second internal winning command can be simplified, and the advantageous stop order according to the internal lottery result is not specified from the second internal winning command. Even if the sub-control unit 91 side is cheated, it is possible to prevent the stop order that is advantageous for the player from being notified by the navigation effect in a state where the AT is not controlled.

Further, in this case, the main control unit 41 sets a different winning number for each internal lottery result in the RAM according to the internal lottery result, sets an internal winning flag, navigates, and commands according to the set winning number. It may be configured to create, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc., and the winning number when the notification target combination is won as the internal winning result is a predetermined numerical range (push order replay as the notification target combination). Winning numbers 2-19, push order bell winning numbers 23-34)
Consecutive numbers consisting of may be assigned. At this time, the main control unit 41 is A.
When the winning number set in the RAM is within the predetermined numerical range (2 to 19, 23 to 34) in a state other than the state controlled by T and the navigation notification is executed, the notification target combination is used. A second internal winning command may be set, and the set second internal winning command may be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, although it is possible to specify the fact that the command has been made, but the stop order advantageous to the player cannot be specified.
By doing so, regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT.
Since the stop order advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result is not specified from the second internal winning command, the player is not controlled by the AT even if the sub control unit 91 side is cheated. It is possible to prevent the stop order, which is advantageous for the user, from being notified by the navigation effect. Further, as the winning number set when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range is assigned, and the main control unit 41 uses the internal lottery result as the notification target combination. Since it can be determined whether or not the winning number used when performing the predetermined control is within the predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target combination, the second internal winning command is transmitted. The processing when doing so can be simplified.

In the first and second embodiments, the main control unit 41 transmits a command capable of specifying the control state to the sub control unit 91 only once for each game, but it may be transmitted a plurality of times. For example, the main control unit 41 receives the operation of the start switch 7 as the first timing in the one-unit game (at the start of the game) and after receiving the third stop operation as the second timing (end of the game). At times), a control state command including a plurality of types of commands capable of specifying the control state of the game on the main control unit 41 side may be transmitted to the sub control unit 91. At this time, the control state command is a first control capable of specifying a control state that does not change between the first timing and the second timing, that is, a control state that does not change at a plurality of timings in one unit of the game. Control state command 2 as a state command and the first
And the control state that can change at the second timing, that is, the control state command 1 as the second control state command that can specify the control state that may change at a plurality of timings in one unit of the game. It may be included, and the main control unit 41 may transmit all the commands included in the control state commands by executing the common control state command batch setting process at both the first timing and the second timing. Good.
By doing so, the processing when the main control unit 41 transmits the control state command is performed while the sub control unit 91 side grasps the control state on the main control unit 41 side in detail based on the control state command. The program capacity for doing this can be reduced.

In the first and second embodiments, the operation procedure advantageous to the player can be identified by both the navigation notification controlled by the main control unit 41 side and the navigation effect controlled by the sub control unit 91 side. However, there may be a configuration in which the operation procedure advantageous to the player can be identified only by the navigation effect controlled by the sub control unit 91 side. Further, for example, by controlling the navigation effect controlled by the sub control unit 91 side by the main control unit 41 side, it is possible to identify an operation procedure advantageous to the player only by the navigation effect controlled by the main control unit 41 side. It can also be configured.
In the above embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls the AT or the like as a privilege advantageous to the player, but the sub control unit 91 controls a part or all of the control related to the privilege advantageous to the player. It may be configured to be performed.

In the first and second embodiments, the present invention has been applied to a slot machine in which the number of bets is set by using medals and credits as the game value. However, the game ball is used as the game value. It may be applied to slot machines that set the number, or full-credit slot machines that set the number of bets using only credits as game value.
Further, the value is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and for example, a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used together. It may be. That is, it is possible to set the number of bets and play a game by using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls are generated when a prize is generated. A slot machine that can pay out any value may be applied.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the slot machine has been described as an example of the gaming machine, but the configuration disclosed in the above embodiment, particularly the configuration of the suggestion effect execution process, is applied to another gaming machine, for example, a gaming area. A game is played by firing a ball, and when the launched game ball enters a winning opening provided in the game area and a prize is generated, it is applied to a pachinko game machine or the like in which the game ball is paid out as a prize ball. You may. When applied to a pachinko gaming machine, for example, in the suggestion effect execution process, when the probability variation fluctuation is in a latent state, as a suggestion effect, the effect LED is used to win the jackpot state with a high probability in three or more stages. It may be suggested step by step.

The programs and data for realizing the present invention are, for example, slot machines 1, 10
It is not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the game machine such as 01 and the pachinko game machine, and is pre-installed in the storage device of the computer device or the like in advance. You may take the form of distribution by installing it. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing programs and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C,
8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 53, 54 speakers, 91 sub control unit, 61 1st effect LED, 62 2nd effect LED, 63
3rd effect LED, 64 4th effect LED

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that plays games
A light emitting means that can emit light in multiple types of colors,
A sound output means that can output multiple types of sound,
A suggestion effect execution means for executing a suggestion effect suggesting a possibility of being advantageous to the player by using the light emitting means and the sound output means is provided.
It is possible that the suggestion effect proceeds in a plurality of stages including at least a first stage, a second stage after the first stage, and a third stage after the second stage. It is a production that can suggest sex step by step,
The light emitting means includes at least a specific light emitting means, a special light emitting means, and a predetermined light emitting means.
The sound output means can output at least a predetermined sound and a special sound.
When the suggestion effect is executed, the suggestion effect execution means causes the specific light emitting means to emit light in the first color in the first stage and causes the sound output means to output the predetermined sound, and in the second stage, the said The specific light emitting means is made to emit light in a second color different from the first color, and the sound output means is made to output the predetermined sound, and in the third stage, the specific light emitting means and the special light emitting means use the first color . emission and the light emission at the second color to output the special sound to said sound output means performs a predetermined order,
The predetermined light emitting means is turned off when the suggestion effect executing means is causing the specific light emitting means and the special light emitting means to emit light in the third stage.
The specific light emitting means includes a plurality of light emitting units including a first light emitting unit and a second light emitting unit.
When the specific light emitting means emits light in the first color in the third step, the timing of causing the first light emitting unit to emit light in the first color and the timing of causing the second light emitting unit to emit light in the first color Different , game machine.

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