JP6968424B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine, when the execution condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied, the symbol variation game is played. Then, after the jackpot display result is obtained in the symbol variation game, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is given. In addition, during the execution of the symbol variation game, various effects indicating the degree of expectation of becoming a big hit can be executed to raise the expectation of becoming a big hit.

Further, in such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, control for operating a movable member by driving various driving devices such as a motor is executed, and the interest in the gaming is improved. There is.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-008128

However, in the conventional gaming machine, for example, a driving sound may be generated when the movable member is operated by the driving device, and the generation of the driving sound may reduce the effect of the effect.

The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in gaming.

The gaming machine that solves the above problems has a first driving means for operating the first movable member, a second driving means for operating the second movable member, a speaker for outputting sound, and a speaker for outputting sound from the speaker. A sound control means is provided, and when the first movable member operates over a first specific period by the first drive means, a drive sound including a frequency component of the first frequency band is generated, and the second drive is performed. When the second movable member operates over the second specific period by means, a driving sound including a frequency component of the first frequency band is generated, and the first movable member and the second movable member simultaneously perform the operation. There is a third specific period of operation, and when the first movable member and the second movable member operate over the third specific period, a driving sound including a frequency component of the first frequency band is generated, and the driving sound is generated. The sound control means is a frequency component of a second frequency band different from the first frequency band when the first movable member operates over the first specific period and the second movable member does not operate. The speaker outputs a first sound having a larger amplitude of the frequency component of the second frequency band than the amplitude of the frequency component of the first frequency band, and the second movable member has the second specific period. When the first movable member does not operate, it contains a frequency component of the second frequency band different from the first frequency band, and is larger than the amplitude of the frequency component of the first frequency band. the second voice the larger the amplitude of the frequency components of the second frequency band is outputted from the speaker, when the first and second movable members is operated over a third specified period of time, the The speaker produces a third sound containing a frequency component of the second frequency band different from the first frequency band and having a larger amplitude of the frequency component of the second frequency band than the amplitude of the frequency component of the first frequency band. is output from, said and said second specific time period first specific period a different time length, wherein the first audio and the second audio and the third sound output over the duration of each different time lengths The gist is that it will be done.

With respect to the gaming machine, after the first movable member is operated by the first driving means for the first specific period and the first sound is output from the speaker, the power is cut off. With the power recovery, the first drive means operates the first movable member, the sound control means does not output the first voice, and the second drive means causes the second movable member to operate. After being operated for the second specific period and being disconnected while the second sound is being output from the speaker, the second driving means is subjected to the second driving means with the restoration of power. The movable member may be operated, and the sound control means may be configured not to output the second voice.
With respect to the gaming machine, the third voice may be configured to have a larger amplitude than the first voice and the second voice.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The figure which shows the pachinko game machine schematically. The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing the effect patterns of vibration effect and movable effect, and (c) are diagrams showing the sound pattern. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing control contents for various movable effects. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing control contents for various movable effects. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing control contents for various movable effects. The figure which shows the control content about various movable productions.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. For example, the launch handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a gaming ball (game medium) is launched toward the gaming area 21 of the gaming board 20 with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in light emitting body (not shown), and the light emitting body is configured to emit light, blink, and turn off. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and turning off (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The speaker 18 is a device that outputs sound, and as one of the effects, it executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a sound effect) that outputs sounds such as human or animal voices, sound effects, and music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19 on the front side of the frame 11 at a position that can be operated by the player. The operation button 19 as an operation means is used, for example, in the production. In the present embodiment, the operation button 19 vibrates by being driven by the first effect actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 2). As described above, in the present embodiment, the operation button 19 corresponds to the movable member and the first movable member.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board 20. The information display device 22 is notified of various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of the first special symbol. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "first special symbol fluctuation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game".

The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of the second special symbol. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game (second variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "second special symbol fluctuation game" may be abbreviated as "second special game".

Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol fluctuation game and the second special symbol fluctuation game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as "special symbol fluctuation game (symbol fluctuation game)", and the special symbol fluctuation game is referred to as "". It may be referred to as "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a big hit lottery described later) internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In the present specification, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning for a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively. In a special game, when a jackpot symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it will be a jackpot. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the out-of-order symbol is out of order.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. That is, the big hit game (hit game) is a game given on condition that the big hit lottery is won, and is a game given after the big hit display result is displayed in the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a game (state) that is advantageous for the player because it is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information that can recognize the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number". The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information that can recognize the number of times of the second special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as "second special pending number". For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is "4", respectively.

The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The ordinary symbol display unit 22e is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of ordinary symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol fluctuation game (normal fluctuation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol fluctuation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normal missed symbol. When a normal hit symbol is derived in a normal game, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal hit symbol is obtained. In a normal game, when a normal out-of-order symbol is derived, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal out-of-order symbol is derived. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easy to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The information display device 22 is provided with a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that can recognize the number of normal games whose execution is held (the number of normal hold games) because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the normal hold number is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by partitioning the front surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 26 having various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21. The center frame 26 includes an opening 26a.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the display area 27r can be visually recognized by the player through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. As one of the effects, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character.

In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 27 includes an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns and finally a combination of the effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as "333" or "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. When the out-of-order symbol is derived in the special game, the out-of-design combination by the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the pattern combination that is out of alignment with the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as "787" or "556" in which the effect symbols in at least a part of the rows are different from the effect symbols in the other rows. In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporarily stopped display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is shaken and variablely displayed.

The production game may include a reach production performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (first column and third column in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (second column in the present embodiment). ) Is still displayed in a variable manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the movements of the characters to appear and the effect symbols are different.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 28 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. A game ball can enter the first starting port 28. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 28. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition (first holding condition) of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is also satisfied. In this way, the first start sensor SE1 detects the entry of the game ball into the first start port 28 (the game ball that has entered the first start port 28). Further, the first special game may be executed (executable) when the game ball enters the first starting port 28.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. A game ball can enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition (second holding condition) of the second special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is also satisfied. In this way, the second start sensor SE2 detects the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 29 (the game ball that has entered the second start opening 29). Further, the second special game may be executed (executable) when the game ball enters the second starting port 29.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 that can operate in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (regulated state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 2) that normally operates the variable member 30. The normal variable member 30 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. In this way, the normally variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an open state and a closed state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 31 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 that can operate in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (regulated state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 2) that operates the special variable member 32. The special variable member 32 is operated in the open state in the jackpot game. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state and a closed state. That is, the big hit game is a game in which the big winning opening 31 is opened (the big winning opening 31 is opened).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the gaming area 21. The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 2) that allows a game ball to enter and detects a game ball passing through the gate 33. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 34 that is open to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34. For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning openings.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting opening 28, a second starting opening 29, a large winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning slot different from the winning slot. "Winning" means that a game ball enters the winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.

Further, in the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a plurality of movable bodies KL and KR. The plurality of movable bodies KL and KR include a left movable body KL and a right movable body KR imitating a sword. In the present embodiment, the left movable body KL moves by driving the second effect actuator A4 (shown in FIG. 2), and the right movable body KR moves by driving the third effect actuator A5 (shown in FIG. 2). .. As described above, in the present embodiment, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR correspond to the movable member and the second movable member.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states in which the jackpot probabilities differ. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shots of the game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball easily enters the second starting port 29, which is advantageous for the player. Easy state, improved ball entry rate).

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing a control of one arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol (normal winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game is increased as compared with the case in the low base state, and the normal variable member 30 is opened once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls that make the time longer than in the low base state.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. Therefore, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in the open state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the variable member 30 is normally not operated in the open state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 29 or the game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 as compared with the high base state.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) as compared with the case of the low base state. When the fluctuation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state is the so-called "variation time shortening state" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is the so-called "non-variable time shortened state" for the special symbol.

In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “low-probability low-base state”, and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “high-probability low-base state”. Further, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a "low-probability high-base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a "high-probability high-base state".

As described above, in the present embodiment, the gaming state includes a low probability state and a high probability state, and a high base state (improved ball entry rate state) and a low base state (non-ball entry rate improved state).
Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots).

In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening time. In the big hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, a plurality of round games in which the big winning opening 31 is opened are performed. Round games are played up to the maximum number of times. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times.

One round game is the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (“9” in this embodiment) of game balls enters the large winning opening 31, or the second end in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. It ends when the condition is satisfied. That is, the end conditions for ending each of the multiple round games include the first end condition in which the maximum number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 is the maximum number of balls, and the large winning opening 31. There is a second end condition in which the number of balls entered is not the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the large winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the round game starts, and takes a closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round production is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state in each of the plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 Takes the open state, and when the end condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the big winning opening 31 takes the closed state. Then, in the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the big hit game over a predetermined ending time. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

Next, a specific jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as the game result of the first special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are symbol ZA and 35 types of jackpot symbols are symbol ZB. It is classified into each. Further, among the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as the game result of the second special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Za and 35 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Zb. Has been done. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are two types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the first special game, and there are two types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the second special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, as the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot symbol is used and expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb. Further, as the type of the jackpot game given based on the type of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot symbol is used and expressed as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb.

As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 10 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, the upper limit of the number of round games is set to 4 times, which is less than 10 times.

In the present embodiment, 25 s is specified as the upper limit time of the round game for each big hit game. In the present embodiment, an interval time between rounds (2s in this embodiment) is set (specified) after the end of the round game for each of the plurality of round games, and when the interval time between rounds elapses, The next round game will be started, or the ending time will be started. Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (8s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (10s in the present embodiment) are defined for all types of jackpot games.

In the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the big hit game is completed. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is completed, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next big hit game is given. In the symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the big hit game is completed. After the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, Zb, a low probability state is given, and until the special game of the predetermined upper limit number (100 times in this embodiment) is completed, or the upper limit number of times. A high base state is granted until the jackpot game is granted before the special game ends.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is defined as 345/65536 in the low probability state and 734/65536 in the high probability state. As the normal hit probability, 1/65536 is set in the low base state, and 65534/65535 is set in the high base state. In the present embodiment, a normal hit lottery is performed to determine whether the normal hit is achieved, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be determined that the high base condition is not a normal hit. The total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game is set to 396 ms in the low base state and 5680 ms in the high base state. The number of prize balls is "4" when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, "1" when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and the game ball by the special prize sensor SE3. When it is detected, "15" is defined, and when the game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, "5" is defined.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an auxiliary control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The sub control board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern specifies the production content (production mode) of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game, such as the type of reach effect. Possible information. For example, if the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game, the fluctuation pattern is from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. It does not have to be information that can identify the production content of the production game performed during the period.

The fluctuation patterns include a jackpot fluctuation pattern, a missed reach fluctuation pattern, and a missed fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect is defined. In the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content in which the out-of-order symbol combination is finally derived after the reach effect is defined. In the deviation variation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the pattern combination of the deviation without going through the reach effect is defined.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the main control board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or a software random number.

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect a game ball.

The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub-control board 41 will be described.
The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected to each other. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.

The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, the table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sound effect data related to the sound effect in the speaker 18.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub-control CPU 41a and the decorative lamp 17 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub-control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the actuators A3 to A5 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A3 to A5. The first effect actuator A3 is an actuator for vibrating (operating) the operation button 19, such as a vibration motor. The second effect actuator A4 is an actuator for moving (operating) the left movable body KL such as a stepping motor, and the third effect actuator A5 is an actuator for moving the right movable body KR such as a stepping motor. Is. In the present embodiment, the first effect actuator A3 that vibrates (operates) the operation button 19 corresponds to the first drive means, and the second effect actuator A4 that moves (operates) the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR. The third effect actuator A5 that moves (operates) the second effect actuator corresponds to the second drive means.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to retain various information stored when the power is turned off even if the power is turned off (power cut). .. For example, the main control RAM 40c may retain various information even after the power is cut off by the power supplied from a backup power supply (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) mounted on a power supply unit (not shown). For example, the main control RAM 40c is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when it is not supplied with electric power, so that various information can be retained even after the power is turned off. good.

In addition, various information to be backed up includes various information related to the game. Then, when the power supply is started after the power is turned off (when the power is restored), the game control can be restored based on the various information held. In this way, the main control RAM 40c holds information about the game even when the power is cut off.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to retain various information stored when the power is turned off even if the power is turned off (power cut). ing. For example, the sub-control RAM 41c may retain various information even after the power is cut off by the power supplied from a backup power supply (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) mounted on a power supply unit (not shown). For example, the sub-control RAM 41c is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when it is not supplied with electric power, so that various information can be retained even after the power is turned off. good.

In addition, the various information to be backed up includes various information related to the production. Then, when the power supply is started after the power is turned off (when the power is restored), the effect control can be restored based on the various information held. In this way, the sub-control RAM 41c holds information about the effect even when the power is cut off.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control board 40 includes an RWM clear switch (not shown), and the RWM clear switch is configured to enable an operation for instructing initialization of various backed up information. In the present embodiment, various information backed up in the main control RAM 40c is initialized by turning on the power while the RWM clear switch is in the ON state. In this case, the information indicating the initialization of various information is output from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41, and the various information backed up in the sub control RAM 41c is also initialized. On the other hand, when the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch is in the off state, recovery control is performed based on various backed up information. In this case, information indicating the return of various information is output from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41, and the return control is performed based on the various information backed up in the sub control RAM 41c.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When the game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold number command) that can specify the first special hold number after the update in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining the jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

Main control when no game ball has entered the first starting port 28, when the number of first special holdings is not less than the upper limit, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. The CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 29 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the second special hold number after the update. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as the second hold number command) that can specify the second special hold number after the update in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the game is in the special game or the big hit game. When the special game or the big hit game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when not in the special game or the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the number of the second special hold is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied and the second special game is started. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the first special hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied and the first special game is started. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game. On the other hand, if the first special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting "1" from the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the first special game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The determination of whether or not to win the jackpot is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state match. The determination of whether or not to win the big hit may be made based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern. Set in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, the game start commands include a first game start command for instructing the start of a production game based on the fluctuation pattern of the first special game, and a production game based on the fluctuation pattern of the second special game. There is a second game start command to instruct, and it is information that can identify which special game is based on the fluctuation pattern.

On the other hand, in the case of a loss that does not win the big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the loss pattern derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined out-of-design symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and sets a game start command based on the fluctuation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a subtracts the second special hold number, determines the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), determines the jackpot symbol or the missed symbol based on the result of the jackpot lottery, determines the variation pattern based on the result of the jackpot lottery, and the symbol command. And the game start command. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is derived when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 40a gives an instruction to stop the fluctuation of the effect symbol when the variation time determined for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, the game). (Shown as end command) is set in the output buffer.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a can control the first special game and the second special game, and when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a controls to execute the special game.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a controls to give a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a imparts a jackpot game by executing the jackpot process.

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the predetermined number of round games is completed.

Further, each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter referred to as a round command) is set in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is given to the main control CPU 40a, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high probability state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the primary base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to be in a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given to the main control CPU 40a, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the primary base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a grants a high base state in which the upper limit number of times is set, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) is the remaining number of times of the special game in which the high base state is given. Is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes "0", the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low base state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes "0". Set to. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the special game of the upper limit number of times.

When the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low probability state in the main probability state flag when the big hit game is started. Further, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low base state in the main base state flag when the big hit game is started.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can specify that it is a low probability state (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command). Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a high probability state in the main probability state flag, information that can specify that it is in a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command). ) Is set in the output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can be specified to be in the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) as an output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high base state in the main base state flag, the information that can specify that the high base state is specified (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). ) Is set in the output buffer.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Ordinary symbol input processing is performed as interrupt processing.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not the detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). do. When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the hold condition of the normal game is satisfied. When the game ball enters the gate 33 and the normal hold number does not reach the predetermined upper limit, the hold condition of the normal game is satisfied and the execution of the normal variable game is held. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the normal hold number after the update. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal hold number command) that can specify the updated normal hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random numbers are random numbers used for winning lottery of ordinary symbols, random numbers used for determining the fluctuation time of ordinary games, and the like. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for a normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing random number information for a normal game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the normal game or the normal hit game is in progress. When the normal game or the normal hit game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when it is not during a normal game or a normal hit game, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the normal hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied and the normal game is started. On the other hand, when the normal hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

When starting the normal game, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting "1" from the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b (normal hit lottery). The determination of whether or not to win the ordinary hit is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the ordinary hit determination value corresponding to the current base state match. In this way, the main control CPU 40a performs a normal hit lottery and determines whether or not to operate the normal variable member 30 to give a normal hit game in which the second starting port 29 can take an open state.

When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when the above-mentioned normal symbol fluctuation time shortening control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first fluctuation time in the low base state and the second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time in the high base state. To decide. When the fluctuation time of the normal game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal start command) that can specify the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. The normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start processing.

On the other hand, when the normal hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal outlier symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets a normal start command capable of specifying the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start processing.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a is an information display device so as to start the normal game and derive the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses. 22 is controlled.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 (the operation pattern of the normally variable member 30), and the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. As such, the actuator A1 is normally controlled. For example, when the above-mentioned open time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first open pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, in one normal hit game than in the first open pattern. A second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the normally variable member 30 is long is determined.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an out-of-order symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a combination of out-of-order symbols according to the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a satisfies the execution condition of the reach effect, and when the reach effect is executed in the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a determines an out-of-order symbol combination (for example, “787”) including the reach. In the present embodiment, it is defined that the out-of-bounds fluctuation pattern with the reach effect is determined as the execution condition of the reach effect. As a condition for executing the reach effect, it may be defined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each column, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. When a predetermined timing arrives after starting the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol, and at the same time, the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol is triggered by the input of the game end command. To derive. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern regardless of the game end command, and may derive the symbol combination as a trigger of the passage of the fluctuation time. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that a round effect is performed when a round command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the round effect when the round end command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big hit effect during the big hit game.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a vibrates the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, the left movable body KL, the right movable body KR, and the operation button 19 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that various effects are performed. And so on. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that outputs sound from the speaker 18 corresponds to the sound control means.

Next, the game state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a low-probability state command, the sub-probability state flag sets a value that can identify the low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a high-probability state command, the sub-probability state flag sets a value that can identify the high-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is a low-probability state or a high-probability state by referring to the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a low-base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low-base state in the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the high base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high base state in the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is the low-base state or the high-base state by referring to the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a vibration effect in which the operation button 19 vibrates. By executing such a vibration effect, it becomes possible to specify the degree of expectation of a big hit, which is a big hit. Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a movable effect in which at least one of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR moves. By executing such a movable effect, it becomes possible to specify the degree of expectation of a big hit, which is a big hit.

Here, with reference to FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b), the effect pattern of the vibration effect and the effect pattern of the movable effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3A, there are a plurality of types of effect patterns SEP1 to SEP3 as effect patterns for vibration effect. The effect pattern SEP1 is an effect pattern that vibrates once over a short period of time. The effect pattern SEP2 is an effect pattern that vibrates a plurality of times over a short period of time. The effect pattern SEP3 is an effect pattern that vibrates once over a long period of time.

The effect pattern SEP3 is an effect pattern having a higher expectation of a big hit than the effect patterns SEP1 and SEP2. The effect pattern SEP2 is an effect pattern with a higher expectation of a big hit as compared with the effect pattern SEP1. The effect pattern SEP3 is an effect pattern that cannot be determined in the case of an outlier and can be determined in the case of a big hit, and is an effect pattern in which the big hit is confirmed. The effect patterns SEP1 and SEP2 are effect patterns that can be determined in both the case of a loss and the case of a big hit.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation button 19 vibrates when the vibration effect is executed, and is generated as a driving sound. Such a drive sound is generated by the sound generated from the first effect actuator A3 when the first effect actuator A3 that vibrates the operation button 19 or by the drive of the first effect actuator A3 and the vibration of the operation button 19. It is a sound generated by vibration transmitted to such as. Further, such a drive sound includes a frequency component in a low frequency band (200 to 500 Hz in the present embodiment), and the frequency component in the low frequency band is higher than the frequency component in the high frequency band (1 k to 4 kHz in the present embodiment). Is also a loud sound.

When the vibration effect is executed based on the effect patterns SEP1 to SEP3, the same drive sound is output, but when the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is executed, the vibration based on the effect patterns SEP1 and SEP2 is executed. The drive sound is output for a longer time than when the effect is executed. Therefore, when the vibration effect based on the effect patterns SEP3 is executed, the output driving sound is more likely to cause a decrease in the interest in the game than when the vibration effect based on the effect patterns SEP1 and SEP2 is executed. Will end up. That is, when the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is executed, when the operation button 19 vibrates, a drive sound is generated that tends to cause a decrease in the interest in the game.

As shown in FIG. 3B, there are a plurality of types of effect patterns KEP1 to KEP3 as effect patterns for the movable effect in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move. In the production pattern KEP1, on the outward route in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the first position, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at a low speed over a short distance from the original position to the first position. In the return route in which the right movable body KR moves from the first position to the original position, it is an effect pattern in which the right movable body KR moves at a low speed over a short distance from the first position to the original position. In the production pattern KEP2, on the outward route where the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the second position, the left movable body KL moves at a medium speed over a medium distance from the original position to the second position. In the return route in which the right movable body KR moves from the second position to the original position, it is an effect pattern in which the right movable body KR moves at a low speed over a medium distance from the second position to the original position. In the production pattern KEP3, on the outward route in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at high speed over a long distance from the original position to the third position. In the return route in which the right movable body KR moves from the third position to the original position, it is an effect pattern in which the right movable body KR moves at a low speed over a long distance from the third position to the original position.

The effect pattern KEP3 is an effect pattern with a higher expectation of a big hit as compared with the effect patterns KEP1 and KEP2. The effect pattern KEP2 is an effect pattern with a higher expectation of a big hit as compared with the effect pattern KEP1. The effect pattern KEP3 is an effect pattern that cannot be determined in the case of an outlier and can be determined in the case of a big hit, and is an effect pattern in which the big hit is confirmed. The effect patterns KEP1 and KEP2 are effect patterns that can be determined in both the case of a loss and the case of a big hit.

Further, in the present embodiment, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move by executing the movable effect, and are generated as a driving sound. Such a drive sound is a sound generated from the actuators A4 and A5 when the actuators A4 and A5 for moving the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are driven, and the drive of the actuators A4 and A5 and the left movable body. This is a sound generated by vibration transmitted to the frame body 11 or the like due to the movement of the KL and the right movable body KR. Further, such a drive sound includes a frequency component in a low frequency band (200 to 500 Hz in the present embodiment), and the frequency component in the low frequency band is higher than the frequency component in the high frequency band (1 k to 4 kHz in the present embodiment). Is also a loud sound.

When the movable effect is executed based on the effect patterns KEP1 to KEP3, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at medium speed and low speed when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at high speed. The drive sound is louder than when you do. Therefore, when the movable effect (outward route) based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, the output is higher than when the movable effect (return route) based on the effect pattern KEP3 and the movable effect based on the effect patterns KEP1 and KEP2 are executed. The driving sound that is made tends to cause a decline in interest. That is, when the movable effect (outward route) based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position, the interest in the game is likely to decline. The driving sound like this will be generated.

In the present embodiment, a masking sound that can suppress attention to the driving sound is output in a situation where the output driving sound tends to cause a decline in interest. The masking sound is a sound different from various background sounds and various effect sounds, includes a frequency component in a high frequency band, and is a sound in which the frequency component in the high frequency band is larger than the frequency component in the low frequency band.

Here, the masking voice will be described with reference to FIG. 3 (c).
As shown in FIG. 3C, there are a plurality of types of masking voice patterns MOP1 to MOP3 as voice patterns for outputting masking voice. Hereinafter, the "masking voice pattern" is simply referred to as a "voice pattern". The voice pattern MOP1 is a voice pattern that is output when the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is executed but the movable effect (outward route) based on the effect pattern KEP3 is not executed. The voice pattern MOP2 is a voice pattern that is output when the movable effect (outward route) based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, but the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is not executed. The voice pattern MOP3 is a voice pattern output when both the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 and the movable effect (outward route) based on the effect pattern KEP3 are executed.

The plurality of types of voice patterns MOP1 to MOP3 are voice patterns having different output modes. In particular, the voice pattern MOP3 is a voice larger than the voice patterns MOP1 and MOP2, and the driving sound is generated by executing both the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 and the movable effect (outward route) based on the effect pattern KEP3. This is the voice pattern that is output when it is loud.

In the present embodiment, the voice pattern MOP1 is a voice pattern having an output time different from that of the voice patterns MOP2 and MOP3, and is a voice pattern that is output over a longer output time than the voice patterns MOP2 and MOP3. Not exclusively. For example, the voice pattern MOP1 may have the same output time as the voice patterns MOP2 and MOP3. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the voice pattern MOP2 is a voice pattern having the same output time as the voice pattern MOP3, but is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a voice pattern having a different output time from the voice pattern MOP3.

In the present embodiment, the period during which the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is executed is the specific period and the first specific period, and the period during which the movable effect (outward route) based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed is the specific period and the second specific period. The period during which the vibration effect and the movable effect other than these are executed corresponds to a predetermined period. In the present embodiment, the low frequency band corresponds to the first frequency band, and the high frequency band corresponds to the second frequency band.

Here, the control contents of the vibration effect, the movable effect, and the sound output will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern triggered by the input of the game start command, and controls the effect display device 27, the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the actuators A3 to A5 based on the determined effect pattern.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the fluctuation pattern specified by the input game start command is either the first missed reach fluctuation pattern or the first jackpot fluctuation pattern in which the first reach effect is executed. , It is determined to execute the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP1, and the information that can specify the determination result is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a does not care about the operation of the operation button 19 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the production game (special game) based on the first missed reach fluctuation pattern and the first jackpot fluctuation pattern. By controlling the first effect actuator A3, the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP1 is executed.

As described above, when it is determined that the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP1 is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a vibrates the operation button 19 regardless of the operation of the operation button 19.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the fluctuation pattern specified by the input game start command is either the second out-of-reach fluctuation pattern or the second jackpot fluctuation pattern in which the second reach effect is executed. It is determined to execute the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP2, and the information that can specify the determination result is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. In the present embodiment, when the second reach effect is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the first reach effect is executed.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the operation valid period when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game based on the second missed reach fluctuation pattern and the second jackpot fluctuation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the first effect actuator A3 when the operation button 19 is operated during the operation valid period or when the operation valid period ends without the operation button 19 being operated. The vibration effect based on the pattern SEP2 is executed, and the operation valid period is terminated.

As described above, when it is determined that the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP2 is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a vibrates the operation button 19 in response to the operation of the operation button 19 during the operation valid period. In the present embodiment, the period during which the vibration effect based on the effect patterns SEP1 and SEP2 is executed corresponds to a predetermined period. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation valid period set when the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP2 is executed corresponds to the predetermined operation valid period.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 to be executed when the variation pattern specified by the input game start command is the third jackpot variation pattern in which the third reach effect is executed. And the information that can identify the decision result is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. In the present embodiment, when the third reach effect is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the first reach effect and the second reach effect are executed, and the big hit may be achieved without losing. Determine.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the operation valid period when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game based on the third big hit variation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the first effect actuator A3 when the operation button 19 is operated during the operation valid period or when the operation valid period ends without the operation button 19 being operated. The vibration effect based on the pattern SEP3 is executed, and the operation valid period is terminated.

As described above, when it is determined that the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a vibrates the operation button 19 in response to the operation of the operation button 19 during the operation valid period. In the present embodiment, the period during which the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is executed corresponds to a specific period. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation valid period set when the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is executed corresponds to the specific operation valid period.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a speaks the first masking voice based on the voice pattern MOP1 when the operation button 19 is operated during the operation valid period or when the operation button 19 is not operated and the operation valid period ends. Output from 18. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the output of the first masking sound at the same timing as the execution start timing of the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the output of the first masking sound after the execution end timing of the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3.

As described above, when the operation button 19 vibrates based on the effect pattern SEP3, the sub-control CPU 41a speaker the first masking voice based on the voice pattern MOP1 for a period longer than the period during which the operation button 19 vibrates. Output from 18. In the present embodiment, the first masking sound corresponds to the specific sound and the first specific sound. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a does not output the masking sound from the speaker 18 when the vibration effect based on the effect patterns SEP1 and SEP2 is executed.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the fluctuation pattern specified by the input game start command is either the fourth out-of-reach fluctuation pattern or the fourth jackpot fluctuation pattern in which the fourth reach effect is executed. It is determined to execute the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP1, and the information that can specify the determination result is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a is the second effect actuator regardless of the operation of the operation button 19 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game based on the fourth missed reach variation pattern and the fourth jackpot variation pattern. By controlling A4 and the third effect actuator A5, a movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP1 is executed.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a has the effect pattern KEP1 regardless of the operation of the operation button 19 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game based on the fourth missed reach variation pattern and the fourth jackpot variation pattern. The movable effect based on the above is executed, and the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are moved from the original position to the first position (outward route). Then, after that, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game based on the fourth missed reach variation pattern and the fourth jackpot variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a has the effect pattern KEP1 regardless of the operation of the operation button 19. The movable effect based on the above is executed, and the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are moved from the first position to the original position (return route).

In this way, when it is determined that the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP1 is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a first shifts the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR from the original position regardless of the operation of the operation button 19. After moving to the position, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are moved from the first position to the original position.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the variation pattern specified by the input game start command is either the fifth out-of-reach variation pattern or the fifth jackpot variation pattern in which the fifth reach effect is executed. It is determined to execute the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP2, and the information that can specify the determination result is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. In the present embodiment, when the fifth reach effect is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the fourth reach effect is executed.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the operation valid period when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game based on the fifth missed reach variation pattern and the fifth jackpot variation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a has the second effect actuator A4 and the third effect actuator A5 when the operation button 19 is operated during the operation valid period or when the operation valid period ends without the operation of the operation button 19. Is controlled to execute a movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP2, and the operation valid period is terminated.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the operation valid period when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the production game based on the fifth missed reach fluctuation pattern and the fifth jackpot fluctuation pattern. The sub-control CPU 41a executes a movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP2 when the operation button 19 is operated during the operation valid period, or when the operation valid period ends without the operation button 19 being operated, and is movable to the left. The body KL and the right movable body KR are moved from the original position to the second position (outward route). Then, after that, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game based on the fifth missed reach variation pattern and the fifth jackpot variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a has the effect pattern KEP2 regardless of the operation of the operation button 19. The movable effect based on the above is executed, and the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are moved from the second position to the original position (return route).

In this way, when it is determined that the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP2 is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a has the left movable body KL and the right movable body according to the operation of the operation button 19 during the operation valid period. After moving the KR from the original position to the second position, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are moved from the second position to the original position regardless of the operation of the operation button 19. In the present embodiment, the period during which the movable effect based on the effect patterns KEP1 and KEP2 is executed corresponds to a predetermined period. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation valid period set when the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP2 is executed corresponds to the predetermined operation valid period.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the special symbol specified by the symbol command when the variation pattern specified by the input game start command is the sixth jackpot variation pattern in which the sixth reach effect is executed. do. When the special symbol specified by the symbol command is symbol ZA, Za, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 without vibrating the effect pattern SEP3, or is based on the effect pattern SEP3. It is determined whether to execute the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 with the vibration effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information that can specify the determination result in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute a movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 when the special symbol specified by the symbol command is the symbol ZB, Zb, and transmits information that can specify the determination result to the sub-control RAM 41c. Remember. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a does not determine that the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed with the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3. In the present embodiment, when the sixth reach effect is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the fourth reach effect and the fifth reach effect are executed, and the big hit may be achieved without losing. Determine. Further, in the present embodiment, when the sixth reach effect is executed and the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed with the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, the hit is based on the symbols ZA and Za. It is confirmed that

In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the operation valid period when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game based on the sixth jackpot fluctuation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a has the second effect actuator A4 and the third effect actuator A5 when the operation button 19 is operated during the operation valid period or when the operation valid period ends without the operation of the operation button 19. Is controlled to execute a movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3, and the operation valid period ends.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the operation valid period when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game based on the sixth jackpot fluctuation pattern. The sub-control CPU 41a executes a movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 when the operation button 19 is operated during the operation valid period, or when the operation valid period ends without the operation button 19 being operated, and the sub-control CPU 41a is movable to the left. The body KL and the right movable body KR are moved from the original position to the third position (outward route). Then, after that, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game based on the sixth jackpot variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control CPU 41a to execute the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 regardless of the operation of the operation button 19. , The left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are moved from the third position to the original position (return route).

In particular, when the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed with the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the first effect actuator A3 together with the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3. The vibration effect based on the pattern SEP3 is executed.

In this way, when it is determined that the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a has the left movable body KL and the right movable body according to the operation of the operation button 19 during the operation valid period. Move the KR from the original position to the third position. Further, when it is determined that the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a moves the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR from the third position to the original position regardless of the operation of the operation button 19. Move it. In the present embodiment, among the periods in which the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, the period in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are moved from the original position to the third position corresponds to a specific period, and the left movable body The period for moving the KL and the right movable body KR from the third position to the in-situ position corresponds to a predetermined period. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation valid period set when the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed corresponds to the specific operation valid period.

Further, when the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed without the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, the sub-control CPU 41a has elapsed a predetermined time from the start of the effect game based on the sixth jackpot fluctuation pattern. Occasionally, the second masking voice based on the voice pattern MOP2 is output from the speaker 18. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the output of the second masking sound at the same timing as the execution start timing of the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the output of the second masking sound after the execution end timing of the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3.

Further, when the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed with the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, the sub-control CPU 41a may operate the operation button 19 during the operation valid period, or the operation button 19 may be operated. When there is no operation and the operation valid period ends, the third masking voice based on the voice pattern MOP3 is output from the speaker 18. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the output of the third masking sound at the same timing as the execution start timing of the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 and the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the output of the third masking sound after the execution end timing of the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 and the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3.

As described above, in the sub-control CPU 41a, when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position based on the effect pattern KEP3, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position. The masking sound (second masking sound or third masking sound) is output from the speaker 18 for a period longer than the period of moving to the third position. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a operates when the operation button 19 vibrates based on the effect pattern SEP3 and the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position based on the effect pattern KEP3. The third masking sound is output from the speaker 18 for a period longer than the period in which the button 19 vibrates. In the present embodiment, the second masking voice and the third masking voice correspond to the specific sound and the second specific sound.

In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a does not output the masking sound from the speaker 18 when the movable effect based on the effect patterns KEP1 and KEP2 is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a during the period (outward route) in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position. The masking sound is output from the speaker 18. On the other hand, when the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a emits the masking sound to the speaker 18 during the period (return path) in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the third position to the original position. Do not output from.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a outputs the background sound of the type corresponding to the satisfaction of the predetermined output condition from the speaker 18. Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute the vibration effect based on the effect patterns SEP2 and SEP3, the operation button 19 is operated during the operation valid period, or the operation button 19 is operated. When the operation valid period ends, the sound effect is output from the speaker 18. Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute the movable effect based on the effect patterns KEP2 and KEP3, the operation button 19 is operated during the operation valid period, or the operation button 19 is operated. When the operation valid period ends, the sound effect is output from the speaker 18. In this embodiment, different sound effects are output depending on whether it is decided to execute the vibration effect based on the effect patterns SEP2 and SEP3 and the case where it is determined to execute the movable effect based on the effect patterns KEP2 and KEP3. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the same sound effect may be output.

Further, in the present embodiment, even if an operation error occurs in which the operation button 19 does not actually vibrate when it is determined to execute the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, the sub-control CPU 41a uses the first masking sound. Is output.

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, the operation button 19 starts to vibrate, and the operation button 19 starts before the vibration ends within a predetermined period. Even if the vibration of the first masking sound is interrupted, the first masking sound is continuously output without interrupting the output of the first masking sound. In this way, when the operation button 19 vibrates due to the execution of the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 and the first masking sound is output from the speaker 18, the vibration of the operation button 19 stops due to the occurrence of an operation error. However, the sub-control CPU 41a continuously outputs the first masking sound from the speaker 18 without stopping the output of the first masking sound.

When the sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the output of the first masking sound even if the vibration does not start at the timing when the vibration of the operation button 19 starts. , The first masking voice is continuously output. In this way, when it is determined that the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a starts outputting the first masking sound even if the operation button 19 does not vibrate due to the occurrence of an operation error. , The first masking sound is continuously output from the speaker 18.

Further, in the present embodiment, even if an operation error occurs in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR do not actually move when it is determined to execute the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3, the sub-control CPU 41a Outputs a masking voice (second masking voice or third masking voice).

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a decides to execute the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR start moving, but the left movable body KL starts before the movement is completed. And even when the movement of the right movable body KR is interrupted, the masking voice is continuously output without interrupting the output of the masking voice. In this way, when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position by executing the movable effect (outward route) based on the effect pattern KEP3, and the masking sound is output, an operation error occurs. Even if the movement of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR is stopped due to the occurrence, the sub-control CPU 41a continuously outputs the masking sound.

When the sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3, the sub-control CPU 41a outputs the masking sound even if the movement does not start at the timing when the movement of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR starts. Is started, and the masking voice is continuously output. In this way, even if the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR do not move from the original position due to the occurrence of an operation error when it is determined that the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a can be used. The output of the masking sound is started, and the masking sound is continuously output. In the present embodiment, the operation error of the operation button 19 and the operation error of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR correspond to the specific error.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a is backed up as the power is restored after the power is cut off, even if the power is cut off while the vibration effect in which the operation button 19 vibrates is being executed. Based on the information about the vibration effect, the execution of the vibration effect is restarted.

Further, in the present embodiment, even if the sub-control CPU 41a is turned off while the movable effect in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are moved is being executed, the power is restored after the power cut. Then, based on the information about the backed up movable effect, the execution of the movable effect is restarted.

On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a is turned off while the masking sound is being output, the information regarding the output of the masking sound is backed up, but the output of the masking sound is restarted when the power is restored after the power is cut off. The speaker 18 outputs a notification voice that can identify that the power has been restored.

To give a specific example, when the operation button 19 is vibrating due to the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, and the first masking sound based on the sound pattern MOP1 is output from the speaker 18. When the power is cut off, the sub-control CPU 41a restarts the vibration of the operation button 19 as the power is restored after the power is cut off. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not output the masking voice but outputs the notification voice from the speaker 18 as the power is restored after the power is cut off.

Further, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are moved from the original position to the third position by executing the movable effect (outward route) based on the effect pattern KEP3, and the masking sound is output from the speaker 18. When the power is cut off while the power is restored, the sub-control CPU 41a restarts the movement of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR with the power recovery. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not output the masking voice but outputs the notification voice from the speaker 18 as the power is restored after the power is cut off.

Here, with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7, the operation of the movable member (left movable body KL, right movable body KR, and operation button 19) and the sound output from the speaker 18 will be described. In the figure, the masking sound is shown as "MSK", the sound effect is shown as "SE", and the background sound is shown as "BGM".

First, as shown in FIG. 4A, when a game start command capable of specifying the sixth jackpot fluctuation pattern is input, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move based on the effect pattern KEP3. Sometimes. In this case, when a predetermined time elapses after the execution of the special game is started, the operation valid period is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11. In this case, the background sound BGM1 is output from the speaker 18.

Then, when the operation button 19 is operated at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12 during the operation valid period, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at high speed from the original position to the third position (over a long distance). , The left movable body KL and the right movable body KR stop at the third position at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13.

In this case, the background sound BGM1 is continuously output from the speaker 18, and the first sound effect (indicated as “SE1” in the figure) and the second masking sound are further output from the speaker 18 at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12. Is output. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13, the first sound effect and the second masking sound are continuously output from the speaker 18, and then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T15, the first sound effect and the second masking sound are continuously output. And output ends.

Then, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the third position to the original position at a low speed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T16, and the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move to the original position at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T17. Stop at. In this case, the background sound BGM1 is continuously output from the speaker 18. On the other hand, the masking sound is not output from the speaker 18.

In this way, when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at high speed over a long distance, the masking voice is heard from the start to the end of the movement of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR. Will be output, and the masking sound will be continuously output even after the movement of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR is completed. That is, the masking voice is output during a period in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at high speed over a long distance, and is output over a period longer than that period. On the other hand, when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at a low speed over a long distance, the masking voice is heard from the start to the end of the movement of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR. Is not output.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the operation button 19 is not operated during the operation valid period, the operation valid period ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14. Then, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position (over a long distance) at high speed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14, and the left movable body moves at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T18. The KL and the right movable body KR stop at the third position.

In this case, the background sound BGM1 is continuously output from the speaker 18, and the first sound effect and the second masking sound are output from the speaker 18 at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T18, the first sound effect and the second masking sound are continuously output from the speaker 18, and then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T19, the first sound effect and the second masking sound are output. Output ends.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the game start command capable of specifying the sixth jackpot fluctuation pattern is input, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move based on the effect pattern KEP3. , The operation button 19 may vibrate based on the effect pattern SEP3.

In this case, when the operation button 19 is operated during the operation valid period at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, the operation button 19 vibrates for a long period of time in addition to the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR, and the reference numeral T20 is reached. The vibration of the operation button 19 is stopped at the indicated timing.

In this case, the first sound effect and the third masking sound are output from the speaker 18 at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12. Then, at the timings indicated by the reference numerals T13 and T20, the first sound effect and the third masking sound are continuously output from the speaker 18, and then, at the timing indicated by the reference numerals T15, the first sound effect and the third sound effect are output. The output with the masking sound ends.

In this way, when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at high speed over a long distance and the operation button 19 vibrates for a long time, the movement and the vibration are performed from the start to the end. The masking voice will be output in the meantime, and the masking voice will be continuously output even after the movement and vibration are completed. That is, the masking voice is output during the period in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at high speed for a long distance, and in the period in which the operation button 19 vibrates for a long time, and more than those periods. It will be output over a long period of time. Further, when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at high speed over a long distance, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at high speed over a long distance, and the operation button 19 is long. Different masking sounds will be output depending on the case of vibration over time.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5B, when a game start command capable of specifying the third jackpot fluctuation pattern is input, the operation button 19 may vibrate based on the effect pattern SEP3. In this case, when a predetermined time elapses after the execution of the special game is started, the operation valid period is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T21. In this case, the background sound BGM1 is output from the speaker 18.

When the operation button 19 is operated during the operation valid period at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T22, the operation button 19 vibrates for a long period of time, and the vibration of the operation button 19 is stopped at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T23.

In this case, the second sound effect (indicated as "SE2" in the figure) different from the first sound effect and the first masking sound are output from the speaker 18 at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T22. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T23, the second sound effect and the first masking sound are continuously output from the speaker 18, and then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T24, the second sound effect and the first masking sound are continuously output. And output ends.

In this way, when the operation button 19 vibrates for a long time, the masking voice is output from the start to the end of the vibration of the operation button 19, and the vibration of the operation button 19 ends. The masking sound will continue to be output even after this is done. That is, the masking voice is output during a period in which the operation button 19 vibrates for a long period of time, and is output for a time longer than that period. Further, different masking sounds are output depending on whether the operation button 19 vibrates for a long time or the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at high speed for a long distance. Further, when the operation button 19 vibrates for a long time, and when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move at high speed for a long distance and the operation button 19 vibrates for a long time. However, different masking sounds will be output.

Next, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the game start command capable of specifying the sixth jackpot fluctuation pattern is input, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move based on the effect pattern KEP3. Therefore, an operation error may occur while the operation button 19 is vibrating based on the effect pattern SEP3.

In this case, the movement of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR has stopped while the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are moving from the original position to the third position at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T25. Even in this case, the first sound effect and the third masking sound are continuously output from the speaker 18. Further, even if the vibration of the operation button 19 is stopped while the operation button 19 is vibrating at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T25, the first sound effect and the third masking sound are transmitted from the speaker 18. Is continuously output.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move based on the effect pattern KEP3, and an operation error occurs before the operation button 19 vibrates based on the effect pattern SEP3. Sometimes.

In this case, even if the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR do not move when the operation button 19 is operated at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12 during the operation valid period, the first effect is obtained from the speaker 18. The sound and the third masking voice are continuously output. Further, even if the operation button 19 does not vibrate when the operation button 19 is operated at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, the first sound effect and the third masking sound are generated from the speaker 18. Is continuously output.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7, when a game start command capable of specifying the sixth jackpot fluctuation pattern is input, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move based on the effect pattern KEP3, and the effect pattern. The power may be cut off while the operation button 19 is vibrating based on SEP3.

In this case, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T31, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are electrically disconnected while moving from the original position to the third position. In this case, when the power is restored at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T32, the effect pattern of the movable effect, the position where the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are arranged, and the control contents thereafter are backed up, and the power is restored. Then, the movement of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR is restarted. Further, when the power is restored at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T32, the effect pattern of the vibration effect and the remaining time for the operation button 19 to vibrate are backed up, and the vibration of the operation button 19 is restarted with the power restoration. In this case, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T32, the first sound effect and the third masking sound are not output from the speaker 18 with the power recovery, and the notification sound that can identify that the power has been recovered is output from the speaker 18. Therefore, the notification voice is continuously output from the speaker 18 until the timing indicated by the reference numeral T33.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the operation button 19 vibrates based on the effect pattern SEP3, a drive sound including a frequency component in a low frequency band is generated, but a first masking sound including a frequency component in a high frequency band is emitted from the speaker 18. It is output. Therefore, when the operation button 19 vibrates based on the effect pattern SEP3, the masking sound including the frequency component in the high frequency band is output, which makes it difficult to pay attention to the driving sound including the frequency component in the low frequency band. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the effect of the effect due to the generation of the driving sound, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(2) Further, when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position based on the effect pattern KEP3, a driving sound including a frequency component in a low frequency band is generated, but is high. The masking sound (second masking sound or third masking sound) including the frequency component of the frequency band is output from the speaker 18. Therefore, when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position based on the effect pattern KEP3, the masking sound including the frequency component of the high frequency band is output to output the low frequency band. It is possible to make it difficult to pay attention to the driving sound including the frequency component of. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the effect of the effect due to the generation of the driving sound, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(3) In particular, there are cases where the operation button 19 vibrates based on the effect pattern SEP3 and cases where the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position based on the effect pattern KEP3. Even when the movements of the movable members (operation button 19, left movable body KL and right movable body KR) are diversified, the frequency component of the low frequency band is output by outputting the masking sound including the frequency component of the high frequency band. It is possible to make it difficult to pay attention to the driving sound including. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the effect of the effect due to the generation of the driving sound, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(4) Further, during the period during which the operation button 19 vibrates based on the effect pattern SEP3, and during the period during which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position based on the effect pattern KEP3. The masking sound is output from the speaker 18 throughout. Therefore, by outputting the masking sound containing the frequency component of the high frequency band for a period longer than the period in which the drive sound can be generated, it is difficult to pay attention to the drive sound containing the frequency component of the low frequency band. Can be done. Therefore, it is possible to further suppress the reduction of the effect of the effect due to the generation of the driving sound, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(5) In particular, even when the time length of the period in which each movable member operates is different, the time length of the period in which the masking sound is output differs according to the time length of the period in which each movable member operates. be able to.

(6) Further, when the movable member is operated in response to the operation of the operation button 19 during the operation valid period, a driving sound including a frequency component in the low frequency band is generated, and a high frequency different from the low frequency band is generated. The masking sound including the frequency component of the band is output from the speaker 18. Therefore, when the movable member operates in response to the operation of the player, it is possible to provide the player with an opportunity to actively participate in the game by outputting a masking sound including a frequency component in a high frequency band. At the same time, it is possible to make it difficult to pay attention to the driving sound including the frequency component in the low frequency band. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the effect of the effect due to the generation of the driving sound, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(7) When the operation button 19 vibrates based on the effect pattern SEP1, the masking sound is not output from the speaker 18. Therefore, even when the operation button 19 vibrates, it is possible to provide a period during which the masking sound is not output from the speaker 18.

(8) Further, when it is determined that the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP2 is executed and the operation button 19 vibrates in response to the operation of the operation button 19 during the operation valid period, the masking voice is a speaker. No output from 18. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with an opportunity to actively participate in the game, and even when the operation button 19 vibrates in response to the player's operation, the masking sound is not output from the speaker 18. Can also be provided.

(9) When the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the first position based on the effect pattern KEP2, the masking sound is not output from the speaker 18. Therefore, even when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move, it is possible to provide a period in which the masking sound is not output from the speaker 18.

(10) Further, when it is determined that the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP2 is executed, the left movable body KL and the right based on the effect pattern KEP2 according to the operation of the operation button 19 during the operation valid period. When the movable body KR moves from the original position to the second position, the masking sound is not output from the speaker 18. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with an opportunity to actively participate in the game, and even when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move according to the operation of the player, the masking sound is heard. It is also possible to provide a period during which the sound is not output from the speaker 18.

(11) Further, when it is determined that the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, the left movable body KL and the right based on the effect pattern KEP3 according to the operation of the operation button 19 during the operation valid period. When the movable body KR moves from the third position to the original position, the masking sound is not output from the speaker 18. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with an opportunity to actively participate in the game, and even when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move according to the operation of the player, the masking sound is heard. It is also possible to provide a period during which the sound is not output from the speaker 18.

(12) When the movable member is operating and the masking sound is output from the speaker 18, even if the operation of the movable member is stopped due to an operation error, the masking sound is continuously output from the speaker 18. NS. Therefore, even if the operation of the movable member is stopped due to the occurrence of an operation error, the reduction of the effect can be suppressed by continuously outputting the masking sound without interrupting the output of the masking sound. It is possible to improve the interest in the situation.

(13) When the movable member is operating and the masking sound is output from the speaker 18, after the power is cut off, the movable member is operated with the power recovery, and the masking sound is not output. Therefore, the masking sound that was output when the power was cut off is not suddenly output when the power is restored, the reduction in the effect of the effect can be suppressed, and the interest in the game can be improved. ..

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the above embodiment, the notification voice that can identify that the power has been restored is output from the speaker 18 as the power is restored, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the notification voice may not be output from the speaker 18. .. In this case, the staff of the amusement park can visually recognize the operation of the movable members (operation button 19, left movable body KL and right movable body KR) with the power restoration, and the notification voice and the masking voice are not output. Thereby, it becomes easy to confirm the driving sound generated by the operation of the movable member, and it is also possible to make it easy to confirm that the movable member is operating normally. Further, for example, the masking voice may be output together with the notification voice, and for example, the masking voice may be output without outputting the notification voice.

-In the above embodiment, it has been determined that a big hit will occur depending on whether the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is executed or the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example. , May be off.

-In the above embodiment, when a predetermined fluctuation pattern (first, second, fourth, fifth out-of-reach fluctuation pattern, and first to sixth jackpot fluctuation patterns) is determined, a vibration effect or a vibration effect is always performed. Although the movable effect is executed, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a lottery may be performed to determine whether or not the vibration effect or the movable effect is executed.

-In the above embodiment, when the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed with the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, it is confirmed that the jackpot is based on the symbols ZA and Za, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. For example, it is a lottery whether the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed without the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, or the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed with the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3. It is not necessary to determine that the jackpot will be a jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za.

-In the above embodiment, when the sixth big hit fluctuation pattern is determined, the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed without the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, and the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3. In some cases, a movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the sixth jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined, the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed without the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, while the seventh jackpot variation pattern is determined. , A movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 may be executed with a vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3. That is, there are cases where the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed without the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, and cases where the movable effect based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed with the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3. So, it does not matter whether the fluctuation patterns that trigger the execution are the same or different.

-In the above embodiment, the vibration effect is different between the case where the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is executed without the movable effect and the case where the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 is executed with the movable effect. The production may be performed.

-In the above embodiment, the period in which the operation button 19 vibrates based on the effect pattern SEP3 is longer than the period in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position based on the effect pattern KEP3. It's long, but it's not limited to this. For example, the period during which the operation button 19 vibrates based on the effect pattern SEP3 may be shorter than the period during which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position based on the effect pattern KEP3. , For example, they may be the same.

-In the above embodiment, when the operation button 19 vibrates based on the effect pattern SEP3, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position based on the effect pattern KEP3. , The length of time that the masking sound is output is long, but it is not limited to this. For example, when the operation button 19 vibrates based on the effect pattern SEP3, the masking sound is heard more than when the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move from the original position to the third position based on the effect pattern KEP3. The output time length may be short, for example, the same.

-In the above embodiment, when the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 or the movable effect (outward route) based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, the time length for outputting the sound effect and the masking sound is the same. For example, the masking voice may have a longer output time than the sound effect, and may be, for example, shorter. Further, in the above embodiment, for example, the sound effect may not be output, and for example, the background sound may not be output. Further, in this case, for example, the masking sound does not have to be a sound different from the various background sounds and various sound effects, and the masking sound may be output as a sound effect.

-In the above embodiment, the output of the masking sound is started at the timing when the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 and the movable effect (outward route) based on the effect pattern KEP3 are started, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the output of the masking sound may be started before the timing at which the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 or the movable effect (outward route) based on the effect pattern KEP3 is started. Further, for example, the output of the masking sound may be started after the timing at which the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 or the movable effect (outward route) based on the effect pattern KEP3 is started.

-In the above embodiment, the output of the masking sound ends after the timing at which the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 and the movable effect (outward route) based on the effect pattern KEP3 ends, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the output of the masking sound may be terminated at the timing when the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 or the movable effect (outward route) based on the effect pattern KEP3 is started. Further, for example, the output of the masking sound may be completed before the timing at which the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 or the movable effect (outward route) based on the effect pattern KEP3 is started.

-In the above embodiment, when the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3 or the movable effect (outward route) based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed, the masking sound is output, and in other cases, the masking sound is not output. Not exclusively. For example, when the vibration effect based on the effect patterns SEP1 and SEP2 is executed, the movable effect based on the effect patterns KEP1 and KEP2 is executed, and the movable effect (return path) based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed. Masking audio may be output. Further, for example, the type of masking sound to be output may be different for each of the various effect patterns SEP1 to SEP3 and KEP1 to KEP3 (outward and return). To give a specific example, a masking sound different from the movable effect (outward route) based on the effect pattern KEP2 and the movable effect (return route) based on the effect pattern KEP2 may be output, and the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP1 may be output. , A masking sound different from the movable effect (outward path, return path) based on the effect pattern KEP1 may be output. Further, for example, the type of masking voice may be a masking voice based on different voice data or a masking voice based on the same voice data, but the masking voice may have different output times.

-In the above embodiment, it is recognized that the drive sound is not output when the vibration effect and the movable effect such as the vibration effect based on the effect patterns SEP1 and SEP2 and the movable effect based on the effect patterns KEP1 and KEP2 are executed. The drive sound may be output depending on the degree.

-In the above embodiment, when the movable effect (outward route) based on the effect pattern KEP3 is executed with the vibration effect based on the effect pattern SEP3, the third masking sound is output, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, both the first masking sound and the second masking sound may be output instead of the third masking sound.

-In the above embodiment, the driving sound in which the frequency component of the low frequency band is larger than the frequency component of the high frequency band is generated, while the masking sound in which the frequency component of the high frequency band is larger than the frequency component of the low frequency band is output. However, it is not limited to this. For example, a driving sound having a high frequency band frequency component larger than that of the low frequency band may be generated, while a masking sound having a low frequency band frequency component larger than that of the high frequency band may be output. ..

-In the above embodiment, the masking voice in which the frequency component in the high frequency band is larger than the frequency component in the low frequency band is output, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a masking voice in which the frequency component in the low frequency band is larger than the frequency component in the high frequency band may be output separately from the masking voice in which the frequency component in the high frequency band is larger than the frequency component in the low frequency band. In this case, it is not necessary to output the masking sound in which the frequency component in the high frequency band is larger than the frequency component in the low frequency band. In this way, by outputting the masking sound in which the frequency component in the high frequency band is larger than the frequency component in the low frequency band, it is possible to cancel the driving sound including the frequency component in the low frequency band. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the effect of the effect due to the generation of the driving sound, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when an operation error in which the operation button 19 does not vibrate or an operation error in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR do not move occurs, the sub-control CPU 41a detects the occurrence of the operation error. Even if an operation error occurs, the masking sound may be output. As a specific example, a detection sensor for detecting the position where a movable member such as a left movable body KL and a right movable body KR is arranged is provided, and the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a signal from the detection sensor. Thereby, the position where the movable member is arranged may be identifiable. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a compares the position where the movable member detected by the detection sensor is arranged with the control content actually controlled by the sub-control CPU 41a, and an operation error of the movable member occurs. Determine if it is. Even when it is determined that an operation error of the movable member has occurred, the sub-control CPU 41a will output the masking sound.

-In the above embodiment, the vibration of the operation button 19 and the movement of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are adopted as the operation of the movable member, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the rotation of the rotating body is the movable member. It may be adopted as an operation, for example, at least one of these, or a combination thereof, for example. Further, for example, the left movable body KL, the right movable body KR, and the like may be moved by falling due to their own weight.

-In the above embodiment, there is no effect pattern in which either the left movable body KL or the right movable body KR moves, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR. There may be an effect pattern in which either one moves.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a movable body different from the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR may move with the movement of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR. That is, a plurality of movable bodies may move, and when a plurality of movable bodies move, a louder driving sound is generated than when one movable body moves, and in that case, a masking sound is output. Is preferable. Of course, the type of masking sound may be different between the movable effect in which the left movable body KL moves, the movable effect in which the right movable body KR moves, and the movable effect in which the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR move.

-In the above embodiment, a plurality of movable bodies are moved by driving a plurality of actuators, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a plurality of movable bodies may be moved by driving a single actuator. In this case, when moving a plurality of movable bodies by driving a plurality of actuators, a louder driving sound is generated than when moving a plurality of movable bodies by driving a single actuator, and in that case, a masking sound is output. It is preferable to be done.

-In the above embodiment, the information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is backed up, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c may not be backed up. Further, in the above embodiment, the information stored in the main control RAM 40c is backed up, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the information stored in the main control RAM 40c may not be backed up. In such a case, for example, after the power is restored, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR may move from the current position to the original position, and then from the original position to the maximum movable position and from the maximum movable position to the original position. It may be moved to the position, and the masking sound may not be output. Of course, for example, when the information stored in the main control RAM 40c is backed up, or when the information stored in the sub control RAM 41c is backed up, the left movable body KL and the right movable body are similarly moved after the power is restored. The body KR may move as described above, and the masking voice may not be output. Further, for example, after the power is restored, the operation button 19 may vibrate for a predetermined time, and the masking sound may not be output. Of course, after the power is restored, the masking sound may be output when the movable member operates, such as the movement of the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR.

-In the above embodiment, for example, after the end of the big hit game, a high probability state may be given until a predetermined number of special games (for example, 100 times) are executed.

-In the above embodiment, it is determined whether the jackpot game is controlled to a high probability state or a low probability state after the end of the jackpot game, based on the type of the jackpot, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, during a jackpot game, when a game ball that has entered the jackpot 31 passes through a special passage area, it is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, while during the jackpot game, the jackpot is controlled. When the game ball that has entered 31 does not pass through the special passing area, it may be controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. Further, for example, there may be a big hit in which the game ball entering the large winning opening 31 easily passes through the special passing area, and a big hit in which the game ball entering the large winning opening 31 is difficult to pass through the special passing area. .. In this case, a distribution member for distributing the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 is provided, and the distribution mode of the distribution member is determined based on the type of big hit. Then, depending on the distribution mode of the distribution member, the probability that the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes through the special passage area may be controlled to be different.

-In the above embodiment, the probability state and the base state are adopted as the gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the base state may be adopted without adopting the probability state as the gaming state. Further, for example, the probability state may be adopted instead of the base state as the gaming state. Further, for example, as in the second embodiment, the probability state and the base state may not be adopted as the gaming state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a type of jackpot that becomes a low base state after the end of the jackpot game.
-In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game. .. Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29, and for example, even if the first special game and the second special game can be executed at the same time. good. Further, for example, the type of the special game may be one type, and one of the first special game and the second special game may be executed.

In the above embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. You may. Further, means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates, for example. As a specific example, the function of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into a control board that controls the effect and a display control board that controls the display of the image.

-In the above embodiment, the type of big hit (big hit game) is specified by the symbol command, but the type of big hit may be specified by the game start command or other dedicated control command.

-In the above embodiment, various random number information related to the special game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of special reservations. In this case, each time the special game is executed, the random number information may be shifted and stored in the storage area from which the special hold number is subtracted by "1".

-In the above embodiment, for example, a gaming machine in which a special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes through a specific passing area, thereby giving a jackpot game. (So-called "two types of gaming machines") may be used. Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game (so-called "a gaming machine in which one kind and two kinds are mixed"). Further, it may be a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a gaming ball enters a predetermined entrance. Further, for example, a high probability state may not be given.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The sound control means is characterized in that the specific sound is not output from the speaker when the movable member is operated by the drive means for a predetermined period different from the specific period.

(B) The sound control means is the first when the first movable member is operated by the first driving means for a first predetermined period different from the first specific period and the second specific period. When the second movable member is operated by the second driving means for a second predetermined period different from the first specific period and the second specific period without outputting the specific sound from the speaker, the said. The second specific sound is not output from the speaker.

(C) The driving means operates the movable member for a predetermined period different from the specific period in response to the operation of the operating means during the predetermined operation valid period, and the sound control means is used. It is characterized in that the specific sound is not output from the speaker when the movable member is operated by the driving means for the predetermined period.

A1 ... normal actuator, A2 ... special actuator, A3 ... first effect actuator (drive means, first drive means), A4 ... second effect actuator (drive means, second drive means), A5 ... third effect actuator (drive) Means, 2nd driving means), KL ... Left movable body (movable member, 2nd movable member), KR ... Right movable body (movable member, 2nd movable member), SE1 ... 1st start sensor, SE2 ... 2nd start Sensor, SE3 ... Special winning sensor, SE4 ... Gate sensor, SE5 ... General winning sensor, 10 ... Pachinko game machine, 17 ... Decorative lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 19 ... Operation button (operating means, movable member, first movable member) , 20 ... Game board, 21 ... Game area, 22a ... 1st special symbol display unit, 22b ... 2nd special symbol display unit, 27 ... Production display device, 28 ... 1st start port, 29 ... 2nd start port, 30 ... Ordinary variable member, 31 ... Large winning opening, 32 ... Special variable member, 33 ... Gate, 34 ... General winning opening, 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU, 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... Main control RAM , 41 ... Sub-control board, 41a ... Sub-control CPU (sound control means), 41b ... Sub-control ROM, 41c ... Sub-control RAM.

Claims (1)

The first driving means for operating the first movable member and
The second driving means for operating the second movable member,
A speaker that outputs sound,
A sound control means for outputting sound from the speaker is provided.
When the first movable member operates over the first specific period by the first driving means, a driving sound including a frequency component of the first frequency band is generated.
When the second movable member operates over the second specific period by the second driving means, a driving sound including a frequency component of the first frequency band is generated.
There is a third specific period in which the first movable member and the second movable member operate at the same time.
When the first movable member and the second movable member operate over the third specific period, a driving sound including a frequency component of the first frequency band is generated.
The sound control means is
When the first movable member operates over the first specific period and the second movable member does not operate, the first movable member contains a frequency component of a second frequency band different from the first frequency band, and the first is said. The speaker outputs the first sound having a larger amplitude of the frequency component of the second frequency band than the amplitude of the frequency component of the first frequency band.
When the second movable member operates over the second specific period and the first movable member does not operate, the second movable member contains a frequency component of the second frequency band different from the first frequency band, and the said. A second sound having a larger amplitude of the frequency component of the second frequency band than the amplitude of the frequency component of the first frequency band is output from the speaker.
When the first movable member and the second movable member operate over the third specific period, the frequency component of the second frequency band different from the first frequency band is included, and the first frequency band is included. A third sound having a larger amplitude of the frequency component in the second frequency band than the amplitude of the frequency component is output from the speaker.
The time length is different between the first specific period and the second specific period.
The first voice, the second voice, and the third voice are output over a period of different time lengths.
After the first movable member is operated by the first driving means for the first specific period and the first sound is output from the speaker, the power is restored. The first driving means operates the first movable member, and the sound controlling means does not output the first voice.
After the second movable member is operated by the second driving means for the second specific period and the second sound is output from the speaker, the power is restored. The second driving means operates the second movable member, and the sound controlling means does not output the second voice.
The third voice is a game machine having a larger amplitude than the first voice and the second voice .

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