JP2001218887A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine alarming a game state by sound in which monotonousness of uniform sound can be avoided, and in which a game value provided by a player can be grasped by sound. SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with a microcomputer 30, reels 3L, 3C and 3R to changeably display various patterns, a hopper 40 to discharge coins, a speaker 42 to provide game sound, and a sound source IC 43 to control the speaker 42 based on an instruction of the microcomputer 30. The microcomputer 30 determines if a specified inner prize set is hit or not by a random number extracting process, conducts stopping control to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the inner prize set, and determines if combination of patterns stopped and displayed there wins a prize or not. When result of this is a prize, the hopper 40 discharges a specified number of coins to a game player based on an instruction of the microcomputer 30. The sound source IC 43 changes game sound outputted from the speaker 42 based on the number of coins discharged from the hopper 40.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine for controlling a game mode using a control device such as a microcomputer, and more particularly, to a mechanically driven reel as variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols. And a gaming machine such as a poker game machine provided with a mechanical display device comprising an electronic display device such as a liquid crystal display, an LED, and a CRT.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, a gaming machine called a slot machine or a pachislot machine is a mechanically variable display device in which a plurality of rotating reels representing a plurality of symbols are arranged in a display window on the front, or on a reel. It has an electrically variable display device configured to display symbols on a screen. In response to the start operation of the player, the variable display device is driven, the symbols are variably displayed by rotating each reel, and the rotation of each reel is sequentially stopped automatically after a predetermined time or by the stop operation of the player. . At this time, if the combination of the symbols (hereinafter referred to as “stop symbols”) of the reels appearing in the display window has a predetermined winning mode (winning role), the player pays out a game medium such as a medal, a coin, and the like. To the game value.

[0003] Currently mainstream models have a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when the stop symbol hits a predetermined winning combination, the coin is not paid out once, but for a predetermined period,
It becomes a game state with better conditions than the "normal game state" which is a normal state. As such a winning combination, there is a specific winning that gives a relatively large profit to the player. When a big bonus prize (hereinafter, referred to as “BB winning”), which is an example of the specific prize, comes into a big bonus gaming state (hereinafter, referred to as “BB gaming state”) advantageous to the player. In general,
The BB game state is a regular bonus game state (hereinafter, referred to as an “RB game state”) in which a prize is called a specific increase prize (hereinafter referred to as “RB game state”). , A game state in which there is a high possibility of winning a so-called “small win” (hereinafter, “BB general game state”). Furthermore, in the gaming machines that have become mainstream in recent years, in the BB general gaming state, the awarded game value changes depending on the skill level of the so-called "pushing operation" (there is a technical intervention). I have.

In general, a gaming machine emits a game sound corresponding to a gaming state. For example, in order to distinguish between the RB gaming state and the BB general gaming state, different gaming sounds are output in each state, or a gaming sound corresponding to the operation of the player or the operation of the gaming machine is generated. Getting out is done. For example, when a reel is stopped, a game sound as generated at the time of the stop is output. The player can grasp the current game state and the like from the game sound and the like generated by the gaming machine.

[0005]

However, although the above-mentioned game sounds are to make the player appropriately recognize the game state, etc., the same game sounds are output if the game state is the same. Therefore, it is conceivable that the notification by the game sound becomes monotonous, and the interest in the game sound is weakened. In particular, when the same gaming state occurs at short time intervals, the above-mentioned inconvenience becomes large. For example, B
In the B game state, the same game sound is output in the RB game state that normally occurs a plurality of times, and since there is no technical intervention unlike the case of the BB general game state, the game is considered to be monotonous. Can be

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine which informs a player of a game state by sound as described above. It is to provide a gaming machine which can be grasped by the user.

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided:
Variable display means for variably displaying various symbols, internal winning combination determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined internal winning combination has been won by random number extraction processing, and an internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Stop control means for stopping the variable display operation of the variable display means, and prize determination means for determining whether or not a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the variable display means stopped by the stop control means is a prize. If it is determined by the means that the winning, the game value providing means to give a predetermined game value to the player, a sound generating means to emit a game sound, if the determination result of the winning determination means is a specific winning, A game control means for generating a specific game state advantageous to a player, and a game sound output by the sound generation means changes based on a game value provided by the game value provision means. Characterized in that a sound control unit for controlling the urchin said tone generating means.

[0008] In a second aspect of the present invention, the stop control means stops the variable display operation based on the internal winning combination and the timing of the stop operation by the player of the variable display.

[0009] In a third aspect of the present invention, the game value is a game value provided by the game value provision means after the determination of the specific winning or after the occurrence of the specific game state.

[0010] In a fourth aspect of the present invention, the specific game state is a big bonus game state, and the game sound is a game sound output in a regular bonus game state.

In a fifth aspect of the present invention, the specific game state is a big bonus game state, and the game sound is a game sound output at the end of the big bonus game state.

[0012]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the game sound output varies depending on the provided game value.
Therefore, even in the same game state and the like, the same game sound is not always output, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced without making the game monotonous. Further, the player can grasp the given game value based on the game sound in real time without moving his eyes or interrupting the game.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the stop control means controls the variable display operation based on the internal winning combination and the timing of the stop operation. For this reason, the game value provided also changes according to the timing of the stop operation of the player, and the game sound changes, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

[0014] According to the third aspect of the present invention, the game sound changes depending on the game value given after the determination of the specific winning or after the occurrence of the specific gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to know the game value given after the determination of the specific winning or after the occurrence of the specific gaming state. If there is technical intervention in this specific game state, the player can objectively recognize his / her skill level of the "pushing operation" by the game sound.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the game sound is a game sound output in a regular bonus game state. For this reason, the interest of the game in the regular bonus game state which tends to be monotonous can be enhanced. In addition, for example, the game sound in the first or second regular bonus game state allows the player to know the progress of the game value provided in the big bonus game state.
Further, it is possible to add a new interest to the game that the player expects what kind of game sound is output in the RB game state.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the game sound is output at the end of the big bonus game state. Therefore, the game value given in the big bonus game state can be recognized by the game sound. Furthermore, at the end of the big bonus game state, a new interest that the player expects about what kind of game sound is output can be added to the game.

[0017]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [First Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment. This gaming machine 1
Is a gaming machine that plays a game using a coin, a medal, a token, or the like as a game medium, but the following description will be made assuming that a coin is used. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called “pachi-slot machine” having a stop button.

At the front of the cabinet 2 forming the whole of the gaming machine 1, vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, 4R formed as substantially vertical surfaces are provided.
C, 4R are provided with three pay lines 8 horizontally and two pay lines diagonally. These winning lines are displayed on the display windows 4L and 4L.
The activation line display lamps 9 provided on the left and right of C and 4R are connected. These winning lines are activated by inserting coins into the coin insertion slot 5 described later or by operating the BET switches 11, 12, and 13. Activated prize line (hereinafter “Effective prize line”)
Is displayed when the activation line display lamp 9 is turned on.

Inside the panel display section 2a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided to form a variable display section. The symbols (hereinafter referred to as "symbols") on each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

The display windows 4 are provided inside the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped.
A substrate in which three reel lamps 21 are arranged in the vertical direction so that the reel lamps 21 (FIG. 2) as light emitters are located on the back side of the three columns of symbols appearing in L, 4C, and 4R, respectively. (Not shown).

Display windows 4L, 4C, 4R of cabinet 2
A base 10 having a substantially horizontal surface is provided below the base. A coin slot 5 is provided on the right side of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10. A 1-BET switch 1 for betting only one of the credited coins in the game by a single push button operation on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal portion 10.
There are provided a 2-BET switch 12 for betting only one and two cards on the game, and a maximum BET switch 13 for betting the maximum number of coins possible in one game. Inserting coins into the coin slot 5 or each B
By operating the ET switch, a predetermined winning line is activated.

To the left of the front of the pedestal portion 10, a start for starting variable display of symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R by rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by operation of the player. The lever 6 is attached to be rotatable within a predetermined angle range. One game is started by operating the start lever 6, and all reels 3L, 3
One game ends when C and 3R stop.

At the center of the front of the pedestal 10, a display window 4L,
3 rows of reels 3L, 3C, 3R moving in 4C, 4R
Are provided with three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

BE below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.
A T number display section 18, a payout display section 19, and a credit display section 20 are arranged. The bet amount display section 18 displays the number of coins bet for performing one game (hereinafter, “BE
T number)). The payout display section 19 is composed of 7-segment LEDs for displaying the number of coins paid out at the time of winning. The credit display unit 20 includes a 7-segment LED that displays the number of stored coins.

On the left side of the start lever 6, there is provided a C / P switch 14 for switching the credit / payout of coins obtained by the player by a push button operation. By the switching of the C / P switch 14, coins are paid out from the coin payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out coins are stored in the coin receiving portion 16. Behind the coin receiving portion 16, a speaker 4 housed inside is provided.
2 (FIG. 2) is provided with a sound transmission port 17 for outputting the game sound generated outside.

Display windows 4L, 4C, 4R of cabinet 2
Above is provided a game state display LED 22. The gaming state display LED 22 performs a different blinking operation for each gaming state.

FIG. 2 shows a circuit configuration including main control means for controlling a game processing operation in the gaming machine 1 and peripheral devices (actuators) electrically connected thereto.

The control circuit 28 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a substrate as a main component, and a circuit for random number sampling added thereto.
The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage units. In the CPU 31,
A clock pulse generation circuit 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a random number sampling circuit 37 for generating random numbers to be sampled are connected. As means for random number sampling, the microcomputer 30, that is, CP
The random number sampling may be executed on the operation program of U31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the random number sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation. Here, in the present embodiment, the microcomputer 30 constitutes an internal winning combination determination unit, a stop control unit, a winning determination unit, a game control unit, and a sound control unit.

The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 stores data used for determination of random number sampling performed each time the start lever 6 is operated.

The ROM 32 further stores data and the like relating to game sounds output from the speakers 42. Further, the RAM 33 stores a BB acquired number described later, a current game state, a BB general game possible number described later, and the like.

In the circuit shown in FIG. 2, the main actuators whose operations are controlled by control signals from the microcomputer 30 include an activation line display lamp 9 and
BET number display section 18, payout display section 19, credit display section 20, reel lamp 21, game state display LE
D22, a hopper (including a drive unit for paying out) 40 for storing coins of game media, a speaker 42,
There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for driving the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to rotate, respectively. Furthermore,
The motor drive circuit 39, the hopper drive circuit 41, the sound source IC 43 connected to the power amplifier 44 as an amplifier, the lamp drive circuit 45, the LED lighting circuit 47, and the display unit drive circuit 48 output the CPU 31 via the I / O port 38. Connected to the unit. Each of these drive circuits has a CP
In response to a control signal such as a drive command output from U31, the operation of each actuator is controlled. Here, in the present embodiment, the motor drive circuit 39 and the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R constitute stop control means.
The hopper 40 constitutes a game value giving means. The speaker 42 constitutes a sound generating unit. The sound source IC 43 constitutes sound control means.

Main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control signal include a coin insertion sensor 5S, a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, and a 2-BET.
There are a switch 12 or a maximum BET switch 13, a C / P switch 14, a reel stop signal circuit 46, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51. These are also I /
It is connected to the CPU 31 via the O port 38.

The inserted coin sensor 5S has a coin insertion slot 5
Detects the coin inserted in the. Start switch 6S
Detects the operation of the start lever 6. The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Reel position detection circuit 50
Receives a pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and outputs a signal for detecting the position of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to CP
Supply to U31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting the completion of coin payout when the count value of the coin detecting section 40S (the number of coins paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

In the circuit of FIG. 2, the random number generator 36
A random number belonging to a certain numerical range is generated, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. In the winning probability table stored in the ROM 32, it is determined which random number thus sampled belongs to which winning group.

After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. Reel 3
Reset pulses are obtained from L, 3C, and 3R for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. With the reset pulse thus obtained, the count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0”. Thereby, RAM3
3 stores a count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

A symbol table is stored in the ROM 32 for associating the rotation positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with the symbols. In this symbol table, as shown in FIG. 3 to be described later, a code number sequentially given at a constant rotation pitch of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, based on a rotation position at which the above-described reset pulse is generated, and And a symbol code indicating a symbol provided corresponding to each code number.

Further, a winning symbol combination table is stored in the ROM 32. In the winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning coin payout number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other.

The winning symbol combination table is referred to at the time of stop control of the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, and at the time of performing a winning confirmation after stopping all the reels.

In the case where the internal winning is performed by the lottery process based on the random number sampling (probability lottery process), C
The PU 31 sends a signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to the motor drive circuit 39 based on the operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. . When the winning combination is stopped, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 41 to pay out a predetermined number of coins from the hopper 40. At that time, the coin detection unit 40S counts the number of coins paid out from the hopper 40, and when the counted value reaches the designated number, a coin payout completion signal is input to the CPU31. Accordingly, the CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper driving circuit 41, and ends the coin payout process.

The lottery process is a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as a big bonus).
“B ・ B”), regular bonus (hereinafter “R”)
B)), a win or a loss of one of the small role and the replay is determined.

FIG. 3 shows a symbol row in which 21 symbols of a plurality of types represented on each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number of “1” to “21”, and the above-mentioned R is used as a data table.
It is stored in the OM 32 (FIG. 2). Each reel 3L, 3
C and 3R are rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

In the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the player can enter a normal gaming state, a "general gaming state", a "BB gaming state" in which many coins can be obtained, and an "RB gaming state". Can play a game.

The "BB game state" (big bonus game state) is the most advantageous game state for the player.
Along the activated pay line, "7 (symbol 61 in FIG. 3)-
7-7 "or" red dong (symbol 63 in FIG. 3) -red dong-
At this time, 15 coins are paid out. This BB game state is a possibility of winning the "RB game state" and the "small win" described below. Is composed of a certain "BB general game state". In the present embodiment, in the “BB game state”, the “RB game state” occurs up to three times. In the “BB general game state”, a game can be played up to 30 times.

Here, the maximum possible number of occurrences of the “RB game state” in the “BB game state” is referred to as “R · B game state”.
B possible number of times. " In addition, the maximum number of games that can be performed in the “BB general game state” is hereinafter referred to as “BB
This is referred to as “the number of times a general game can be played”

The "RB game state" (regular bonus game state) is "HANABI (symbol 62 in FIG. 3)-" along the activated pay line in the "general game state".
The “RB game state” is generated by arranging a predetermined symbol combination “fan (symbol 66 in FIG. 3) -fan-fan” or “HANABI-” by betting one coin. This is a game state in which "fans-fans" are aligned and a bonus game (referred to as a JAC game) in which 15 coins can be obtained. Maximum number of possible games in one "RB game state" (hereinafter referred to as "RB game possible number")
Is 12 times. Also, in this game state, the maximum possible number of winnings (hereinafter referred to as “RB game winning possible number”)
Is eight times. That is, the “RB game state” ends when the number of games reaches twelve or the number of winnings reaches eight. Here, generally, J
Winning the AC game is referred to as a bonus increase win.

The "RB game state" is the same as the "B
In the "B general gaming state", this also occurs when "fan-fan-fan" is arranged along the activated pay line.
At this time, six coins are paid out.

The replay (replay) is a “general game state”
Occurs when the "fan-fan-fan" is lined up along the pay line. When the "re-game" winning occurs, the same number of coins as the number of coins inserted are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the game without consuming coins.

In the "general game state", "Sanshaku ball (symbol 64 in FIG. 3) -Sanshaku ball-Sanshaku ball" or "Oyama (symbol 67 in FIG. 3) -Oyama-Oyama" becomes an effective pay line. By arranging along the line, a "prize for a small role of Sanshakutama" or a "prize for a small role of Oyama" is obtained.

In the "BB general game state", 15 coins are paid out when "red don-three shaku balls-three shaku balls" are arranged along the activated pay line.
Wins 5 small roles. "

Here, in order to obtain the maximum number of coins in the BB game state, it is necessary to generate three RB game states and to spend 30 games in the BB general game state. It is. However, in this B / B general game state, three games are required to win the R and B prizes. Therefore, the maximum number of coins can be obtained by setting 27 games as “15 small role prize”. is there. In addition,
Even in the B / B general gaming state, if the 15 small wins are not internally won, "15 small wins" is not obtained.

If the RB is not internally won, "R.
B prize ”will not be awarded. However, even if the RB is internally won, it is possible to prevent the prize from being won by the "replay removal" described later. This "replay removal"
, It is possible to play more games in the BB general game state. That is, BB
In the gaming state, more coins can be obtained.

When the "cherry (symbol 65 in FIG. 3)" of the left reel 3L stops at any of the activated pay lines, the central display window 4C and the right display window 4R are stopped.
"Cherry wins a small role" regardless of the display mode.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1, every time the start lever 6 is operated, random number sampling is performed.
A lottery process for determining an internal winning combination is performed, and if any of the winning combinations is internally won, the microcomputer 30 performs stop control according to the determined winning combination.

It should be noted here that, in order to achieve a prize (a coin is paid out to a player), the player must win in the lottery process by random number sampling (internal winning), and a prize in which the player has internally won. Stop button 7 at the position (timing) where the symbol corresponding to the role can be drawn
Performing the operations of L, 7C and 7R means that two conditions must be satisfied. That is, even if there is an internal winning for a certain winning combination, the winning is not guaranteed by the internal winning, and the permission that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination on the activated pay line may be stopped (hereinafter, “ Stop permission ”).

More specifically, (1) when a stop operation is performed at a position (timing) at which a symbol corresponding to a winning combination that has been won in the lottery process can be drawn in, (2) a winning and a winning that has been won in the lottery process When the stop operation is performed at a position (timing) where the symbol corresponding to the winning combination cannot be drawn, (3) When the stop operation is performed at the position (timing) where the symbol corresponding to the winning combination can be withdrawn in the lottery process and the winning operation is performed (4) ) In the four patterns, when the stop operation is performed at a position (timing) in which the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is not won in the lottery process, and
(1) and (2) correspond to internal winning. And
If a stop operation is performed at a position where a symbol corresponding to a winning combination can be drawn in as in (1), a "winning" can be obtained. , Even if it is won internally, it does not become "winning". Here, the "replay removal" is performed by intentionally performing a stop operation at a position where the symbol corresponding to the RB prize cannot be drawn when the RB is internally won.

In the case where the internal winning is not made (internal non-winning) as in (3), even if the stop operation is performed at the position where the symbol corresponding to the winning combination can be drawn in, the winning combination along the effective winning line is achieved. Is controlled by the microcomputer 30 (internal non-winning means that stop permission has not been given), and no winning is made. Also, (4) does not win.

In the present embodiment, the retractable position is within a range of a maximum of four frames. For example, when BB is internally won and “7-7” is lined up along the central pay line, the code number 2 is displayed on the central pay line.
By operating the right stop button 7R when any one of the symbols (three shakutama, oyama, folding fan, or cherry) is located, "7" of the code number 1 is drawn in and a BB winning is achieved. Become. Here, even if the stop button 7R is operated when the code number 1 "7" is located on the central winning line, a BB winning is achieved.

By the way, in the BB general game state, it is possible to play the game up to 30 times as described above. In the present embodiment, if the "fan (symbol 66 in FIG. 3) -fan-fan" is completed in the "BB general game state" as described above, an RB win is achieved, and the "R. B game state ”. For this reason, the player should use "B.
Attempt to digest "B General game available times". Specifically, a reel 3 in which "fan-fan-fan" is not aligned
Stop operation of L, 3C, 3R, so-called "replay removal"
I do.

In the present embodiment, when the player has internally won the RB in the B / B general game state, the stop operation of the right stop button 7R and the center stop button 7C is performed first. They are arranged in a line like a "fan-fan". Therefore, when the "HANABI" of the code number 5 of the left reel 3L is positioned on the center pay line, the "stop replay" can be successfully performed by stopping the left stop button 7L.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of RB operation sounds output in the RB game state in accordance with the number of acquired cards.
Here, the acquired number shown in FIG. 4 is the number of coins paid out from the start of the BB game state to the transition to the RB game state, and is used for playing the game during that time. This is the number obtained by subtracting the number of coins. This acquired number may be referred to as a “net increase number”. In the present embodiment, the number of coins to be paid out at the time of BB winning (15
) Is added to the acquired number regardless of the number of coins bet on the game. Here, as the game value given to the player, the number of coins actually paid out may be used instead of the acquired number.

When the acquired number is -26 to 130, the R.BBGM1 is output in the R.B game state. When the acquired number is 131 to 337, R
BBGM2 is output. 338-499 won
When the number is one, R.BBGM3 is output. When the acquired number is 500 or more, R.BBGM4 is output. When the acquired number is -27 or less,
R.BBGM5 is output. Here, the R / B operation sound is generally called a continuous sound, and a predetermined sound is output in a plurality of cycles.

In general, the player concentrates on the game in the B / B general game state because the player performs “remove off” in the game. On the other hand, in the R / B gaming state, which tends to be monotonous, by notifying the acquired number by the gaming sound, the interest of the gaming can be enhanced. In addition, as described above, when the BB is won, the RB game state is performed up to three times. Therefore, for example, the BB operation sound in the first or second RB game state causes the BB operation sound. It is possible to know the progress of the acquired number in the game state. further,
It is possible to add a new interest to the game of expecting what RB operation sound will be output.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a BB end sound output at the end of the BB game state in accordance with the number of cards acquired in the BB game state. When the acquired number of sheets acquired in the BB game state is 350 or less, the BB acquisition display sound 1 is output. When the acquired number is 351 to 429, the BB acquisition display sound 2 is output. When the acquired number is 430 to 674, the BB acquisition display sound 3 is output. When the acquired number is 675 or more, the BB acquisition display sound 4 is output. Where BB
The end sound is called a single sound, and a predetermined sound is output for one cycle.

As described above, by making the BB end sound different in accordance with the number of cards acquired in the BB game state,
It is possible to recognize the approximate number of cards acquired in the BB game state. The acquired number in the BB game state depends on the skill level of “replay removal” (that is, the skill level of the “push operation”). Therefore, by the BB end sound,
It is possible to objectively grasp the skill level of the user's "eye-pressing operation". In addition, since the acquired number is represented by the game sound, the acquired number of others can be easily grasped without standing, as compared with the case where the acquired number is represented on the display device. Can be grasped. Therefore, it is considered that, for example, the skill level of the “eye pressing operation” among all the players can be grasped. further,
It is possible to add a new interest to the game of expecting what BB end sound will be output.

FIG. 6 shows BB prize, RB prize, RB
End, and the change of the game state due to the end of BB, and RB
It is a figure which shows the RB operation sound corresponding to the acquired number output in each stage of the game state, and the BB end sound corresponding to the acquired number. Here, in the BB game state, the RB game state that occurs first below is referred to as “RB first stage”, and the RB game state that occurs second time is referred to as “RB second state”.
Stage), the RB game state that occurs the third time is "R.
"B third stage".

First, 15 coins are paid out by winning the BB, and a BB winning sound (not shown) is output. Next, a BB general game state is set. This BB
In the general game state, BB general operation sound (not shown) is output. In this BB general gaming state, "replay removal" is possible as described above. In the BB general game state, when the prize is won for the RB, the RB becomes the first stage.

R / B R output at the first stage
・ B operation sound is RB after winning BB as shown
It is selected with reference to FIG. 4 described above based on the number of coins acquired “A” until the game state shifts to the first stage (ST44 in FIG. 9 described later). The acquired number "A"
The number of coins paid out at the time of BB winning (15),
This is a number obtained by subtracting the number of coins spent for playing the game during the period from the number obtained by adding the number of coins paid out in the BB general gaming state. To shift to the RB first stage, the game before the RB first stage,
That is, in the last game in the BB general game state, R
・ It is necessary to win B. When the player wins the RB, six coins are paid out, and the number obtained by subtracting the number of coins bet for the game from the six coins is included in the acquired number “A”. That is, the number of coins acquired in the game before shifting to the RB game state is also included in the acquired number “A”.

A specific example of the acquired number “A” will be described. For example, 27 in the BB general game state after the BB prize
In all of the games, the player is internally elected to the “15-part small part” and wins this small part. In the next 28 games,
Internally wins RB and wins RB prize. In this case, B
The number of coins paid out at the time of the B prize “15”, the number of coins obtained in the first 27 games “(15−3) × 2”
7 = 324 ”and the number“ 6-3 = 3 ”obtained in the 28th game, the obtained number“ A ”becomes“ 3 ”.
42 ". Therefore, the RB operation sound output in the RB first stage is" RBBBGM3 "with reference to FIG. Note that the above calculation is
It is assumed that the game is played by betting three coins in the B general game state.

Here, when the number of games in the BB general game state after the BB prize is 30 times, the BB game state ends without shifting to the RB first stage. At this time, after winning the BB, the BB corresponding to the acquired number of sheets until the end of the 30 games in the BB general gaming state.
An end sound (FIG. 5) is output.

The RB first stage is continued until 12 games are completed or 8 prizes are won. In the RB game state, a game is started by betting one coin, and JA
When the player wins the C game, 15 coins are paid out. Therefore, in this RB first stage, the maximum “(15
-1) × 8 = 112 ″ coins can be obtained. R
When the first stage of B is completed, the game returns to the B / B general game state.

In the BB general game state after the RB first stage, when the prize is won, the process shifts to the RB second stage. Here, if the number of games in the BB general game state after the BB prize and the number of games in the BB general game state after the RB first stage are added to be 30 times, R・ B ・ B without shifting to the 2nd stage
The gaming state ends. At this time, after winning the BB,
A BB end sound (FIG. 5) corresponding to the number of acquired sheets up to the end of the 30 games in the B general gaming state is output.

R, R R output at the second stage
・ B operation sound is RB after winning BB as shown
It is selected with reference to the above-mentioned FIG. 4 based on the number of coins “B” obtained until the game state shifts to the second stage (ST44 in FIG. 9 described later). The acquired number "B"
The number of coins paid out at the time of BB winning (15),
The number of coins acquired in the BB general game state after the BB prize, the number of coins acquired in the RB first stage, and the BB general game state after the RB first stage It is calculated by adding the number of acquired coins.

In the BB general game state after the RB second stage, when the prize is won, the process shifts to the RB third stage. Here, the number of games in the BB general game state after the BB prize, the number of games in the BB general game state after the RB first stage, and the number of games in the BB general game state after the RB second stage When the number of games in the B general gaming state is added to be 30 times, the BB gaming state ends without shifting to the RB third stage. At this time, after the BB wins, the BB end sound corresponding to the number of acquired sheets until the end of the 30 games in the BB general game state (FIG. 5)
Is emitted.

R output at the R / B third stage
・ B operation sound is RB after winning BB as shown
It is selected with reference to the above-mentioned FIG. 4 based on the number of coins “C” obtained until the game state shifts to the third stage (ST44 in FIG. 9 described later).

In the RB third stage, the BB game state ends when the 12 games have been consumed or the prize has been won eight times. In the last game of the RB third stage, after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have stopped, a BB end sound corresponding to the number of coins “D” obtained in the BB game state is output. Is done.

Next, the operation of the CPU 31 provided in the microcomputer 30 of the control circuit 28 will be described with reference to FIGS.
This will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the game is in the BB general game state, that is, whether or not a prize has been won in the previous game and the processing of ST10 described later has been performed (step [hereinafter referred to as "step"). , ST] 1). When the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to the control operation in the BB game state shown in FIG. 8, and when the determination is “NO”, the process proceeds to ST2.

In the process of ST2, it is determined whether or not a coin has been accepted, that is, whether or not there is an input from any of the inserted coin sensor 5S, the 1-BET switch 11, the 2-BET switch 12, or the maximum BET switch 13. A determination is made (ST2). When the determination is “YES”, the start switch 6S is operated by operating the start lever 6.
It is determined whether or not there is an input from (ST3). If this determination is "YES", a probability lottery process is performed (ST
4). In this probability lottery process, the internal winning combination is determined by comparing a random number value sampled for each game with data in a preset winning probability table. Subsequently, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated (ST5).

Next, it is determined whether or not all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have stopped (ST6).
S ", a winning determination and a coin payout process are performed (S
T7). In the winning determination and coin payout processing, if predetermined symbols to be won are arranged along the activated pay line, coins corresponding to the winning combination are paid out. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game is in the RB game state, that is, whether or not RB has been won in the previous game and the processing of ST14 described later has been performed (ST8). If the determination is “YES”, the process shifts to the control operation in the RB game state shown in FIG. 10, and if “NO”, the process shifts to ST9.
Here, the processing of the RB game state in the BB game state is performed after the processing of FIG.
T29), which is performed in FIG. 9 described later. Therefore, FIG.
The control shifts to the control of FIG. 10 by the processing of ST8 in the case of the RB game state where the control shifts from the general game state.

Next, it is determined whether or not there is a BB winning (ST9). If this determination is "YES", the game state is set to the BB general game state (ST10), and a BB winning sound is output (ST11). On the other hand, if the determination in ST9 is “N”
In the case of "O", it is determined whether or not an RB prize has been won (S
T13). If the determination is "YES", the game state is set to the RB game state (ST14), and the RB winning sound is output (ST15).

Here, it is determined whether or not there is an RB prize in the BB game state by a process of ST29 in FIG. 8 described later. Therefore, the determination as to whether or not there is an RB winning in ST13 is in the normal gaming state.
Specifically, the discrimination in ST13 is made along the activated pay line by “HANABI (symbol 62 in FIG. 3) -HANAB.
It is determined whether or not "I-HANABI" is arranged.
If the determination in T13 is "NO", one game end processing is performed (ST12). In this one game end processing, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the current game is erased, and the parameter RA required for the next game is set.
M is written into the writing area, and the start address of the sequence program of the next game is designated.

Next, the control operation of the CPU 31 in the BB general game state constituting the BB game state will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the number of possible BB general games is set to 30.
(ST21), and the number of possible RB occurrences is set to three (ST22). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a coin has been accepted (ST23). If the determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST24. In ST24, it is determined whether or not the start lever 6 has been operated. If this determination is "YES", a probability lottery process is performed (ST2).
5), rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (ST2)
6). Here, since the process of ST25 is performed in the BB general game state (“YES” in ST1 of FIG. 7),
In this probability lottery process, it is determined that the internal winning of R / B, the internal winning of "small winning combination of 15 sheets", or the "losing".

Next, it is determined whether or not all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have stopped (ST27). This determination is "Y
In the case of "ES", a winning determination and a coin payout process are performed (ST28), and it is determined whether or not an RB winning has occurred (S28).
T29). When this determination is "YES", the game state is set to the RB game state (ST30), one game end processing is performed (ST31), and control of the RB game state in the BB game state shown in FIG. Move to the processing flowchart. On the other hand, if the determination in ST29 is "NO", 1 is subtracted from the number of possible BB general games set in the above-described process of ST21 (ST32).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the number of BB general games that can be played is "0" (ST33).
If O ", one game end processing is performed (ST34),
The process moves to ST23. On the other hand, if the determination in ST33 is “YE
S ”, that is, 3 in the BB general game state.
When the 0 game has been completed, the process proceeds to ST35. S
At T35, B is set according to the value of the B / B acquired number counter.
A B end sound is selected, and the selected B / B end sound is output (ST36). Here, if it is determined in ST33 that the number of times that the BB general game can be played is “0”, at least RB
It has not moved to the third stage (FIG. 6). Therefore,
In this case, the BB end sound based on the acquired number “D” in FIG. 6 is not output. Subsequently, the game state is set to the general game state (ST37), and one game end processing is performed (ST3).
8).

Next, the control operation of the CPU 31 in the RB game state constituting the BB game state will be described with reference to FIG. First, the number of possible R / B occurrences set in the aforementioned ST22 is decremented by one (ST41).
Subsequently, the number of possible RB games is set to 12, the possible number of RB games is set to 8 (ST42), and the RB winning sound is output (ST43).

Next, an RB operation sound is selected in accordance with the value of the acquired number counter during BB (ST44). After the RB winning sound output in ST43 is muted, the RB operating sound selected in ST44 is output (ST45). Here, the RB operation sounds output are the acquired number “A”,
The selection is made with reference to FIG. 4 based on “B” or “C”.

It is determined whether or not a coin has been accepted (ST4).
6) If the determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST47. In ST47, it is determined whether or not the start lever 6 has been operated. If the determination is "YES", a probability lottery process is performed (ST48), and reels 3L, 3C, 3
R is rotated (ST49). In this probability lottery process,
Either the internal winning of the "JAC game" or the "losing" is determined. Next, it is determined whether or not all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have stopped (ST50).
If "ES", it is determined whether or not a prize has been won, that is, whether or not the JAC game has been won (ST51). If this determination is "YES", the RB set in the above-described process of ST42 is determined. "1" is subtracted from the number of times that the game can be won (ST
52), payout of 15 coins is performed (ST53).

Next, the RB set in the process of ST42 is set.
The number of possible games is subtracted by "1" (ST54). Subsequently, as a result of the processing of ST52 or ST54, RB
It is determined whether or not the number of times that the game can be won or the number of times that the RB game can be performed is “0” (ST55). If this determination is "YES", it is set in the process of ST22 (FIG. 8), and it is determined whether or not the number of possible RB occurrences subtracted in the process of ST41 is "0" (ST56).

When the determination in ST56 is "YES", that is, when the RB third stage (FIG. 6) is completed, the BB game state is also completed.
The processing shifts to processing of 5 or less. Here, the BB end sound (ST36) output when it is determined to be "YES" in the process of ST56 is selected based on the acquired number "D" shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the determination in ST56 is "NO", the gaming state is set to the BB general gaming state (ST5).
7) One game end processing is performed (ST58).

Next, referring to FIG. 10, "HANABI (symbol 62 in FIG. 3) -HAN along the pay line.
A / H generated by ABI-HANABI "
The control operation of the CPU 31 in the B game state will be described. Here, the processing shown in FIG.
8 (FIG. 7).

First, the number of possible R / B games is set to “12”.
Then, the number of possible RB game winnings is set to "8" (ST61). Subsequently, an RB operation sound is output (ST6).
2) It is determined whether or not a coin has been accepted (ST6).
3). If this determination is "YES", it is determined whether or not the start lever 6 has been operated (ST64). If this determination is "YES", a probability lottery process is performed (ST6).
5), the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated, and (ST6)
6) It is determined whether or not all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have stopped (ST67). ST67 determination is “YES”
In this case, it is determined whether or not a winning has been achieved (ST68). If the determination is "YES", the process shifts to ST69, and if "NO", the process shifts to ST71.

In the processing of ST69, the number of possible RB game winnings set in the processing of ST61 is subtracted by "1" (ST69), and coin payout processing is performed (ST70).
Subsequently, "1" is subtracted from the number of possible R / B games set in the process of ST61 (ST71). Next, the ST
It is determined whether the number of possible RB game winnings or the number of possible RB games subtracted in the processing of 69 or ST71 is “0” (ST72). If the determination is "YES", the game state is set to the normal game state (ST73).
A game end process is performed (ST74). On the other hand, if the determination in ST72 is “NO”, one game end processing is performed (S
T74), the process proceeds to ST63.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11, a description will be given of the processing of the B / B acquired number counter by the CPU 31. Here, the value of the number-of-obtained-in-BB counter is equal to the value in ST3 described above.
5 (FIG. 8) and ST44 (FIG. 9).

First, it is determined whether or not BB has been won (ST81). If this determination is "YES", B.
The value of the number-of-obtained-number-of-B counter is set to “15” (S
T82). Here, the value of the counter is set to "15" in the present embodiment, because the number of obtained sheets used for selecting the RB operation sound and the BB end sound is paid out at the time of winning the BB. This is because the number of coins is to be included.

Next, it is determined whether or not the game has started, that is, whether or not the start lever 6 has been operated (ST).
83). If this determination is "YES", it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved (ST84). The winning includes “15 small winning combinations” in the BB general gaming state, RB winning, and “JAC game” in the RB gaming state. If the determination in ST84 is "YES",
The value of the acquired number is added to the value of the acquired number counter in BB, and the value of the counter is updated (ST85). On the other hand, ST
If the determination at 84 is “NO”, the number of coins bet on the game is subtracted from the number-of-obtained-in-B counter, and the value of the counter is updated (ST86). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the BB gaming state has ended (ST87). If this determination is "YES", the BB in-game-number counter process is terminated. The process moves to ST83.

[Second Embodiment] FIG. 12 shows a main control circuit 71 for controlling a game processing operation in a gaming machine 1 according to a second embodiment, and peripheral devices (actuators) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71. And a sub-control circuit 72 for controlling actuators of the speaker 42 and the like (FIG. 13) based on a command transmitted by the main control circuit 71.

The main control circuit 71 has the microcomputer 30 disposed on the substrate as a main component, and further includes a circuit for random number sampling. The actuator electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 is basically the same as the control circuit 28 of the first embodiment. However, the reel lamp 21 and the speaker 42 are not connected to the main control circuit 71.

The structure of the main control circuit 71 is basically the same as the control circuit 28 of the first embodiment. However, the main control circuit 71 has a sound source I for controlling the operation of the speaker 42.
C43 and power amplifier 44 are not provided. Also,
The lamp drive circuit 45 provided in the main control circuit 71 does not control the reel lamp 21.

In the ROM 32, in addition to the data and the like stored in the first embodiment, a command to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 is stored. This command includes an “acquired number update command”, an “in-BB acquired number counter reset command”, a “BB winning sound output command”, an “RB winning sound output command”, and an “RB operating sound”. Output command "," RB operation sound mute command "," BB end sound output command ", and the like.

The “acquisition number update command” refers to the sub control circuit 7
2 is a command for requesting an update of the value of the number-of-obtained-in-BB counter provided in a control RAM 76 (FIG. 13) described later provided in the CPU 2. This command includes the acquired number value to be added to or subtracted from the value of the B / B acquired number counter. Here, the acquired number value to be subtracted is the number of coins bet for playing the game when the player plays the game but does not win. The main control circuit 71 transmits an “acquired number update command” to the sub-control circuit 72 at the time of BB winning, at the time of RB winning, and at the end of the game in the BB playing state. As will be described later, the sub control circuit 72 selects “RB operation sound” and “BB end sound” based on the value of the number-of-obtained-in-BB counter.

The "B / B acquired number counter reset command" is a command for requesting a reset of a B / B acquired number counter provided in the control RAM 76 described later. After transmitting the “BB end sound output command”, the main control circuit 71 transmits a “BB acquired number counter reset command” to the sub-control circuit 72.

The "BB winning prize sound output command" is a command for requesting the output of the BB winning sound. The main control circuit 71
-When "B" is won, a "BB winning sound output command" is transmitted.

The “RB winning sound output command” is a command for requesting the output of the RB winning sound. The main control circuit 71
-Send "RB winning sound output command" when winning B.

The “RB operation sound output command” is a command for requesting the output of the R / B operation sound. The main control circuit 71
At the end of the RB winning game in the B game state, after transmitting the “acquired number update command”, the “RB operating sound output command” is transmitted. Here, as described later, the sub control circuit 7
The second sub CPU 74, upon receiving this command,
The sound source IC 79 selects the RB operation sound based on the value of the number-of-acquired-in-B counter, and outputs the RB operation sound.
Control.

The "RB operation sound silencing command" is a command for requesting silencing of the RB operation sound. The main control circuit 71
-At the end of the B game state, an "RB operation sound mute command" is transmitted.

The "BB end sound output command" is a command for requesting the output of the BB end sound. The main control circuit 71
At the end of the last game in the B game state, after transmitting the “acquired number update command”, transmit the “BB end sound output command”. Here, as described later, the CP of the sub-control circuit 72
When receiving this command, U74 selects the BB end sound based on the value of the BB acquired number counter,
Control the sound source IC 79 so as to output the B end sound.

Other commands transmitted by the main control circuit 71 include a "reel lamp blinking command" for requesting the reel lamp 21 to blink, a "coin insertion sound output command" for requesting a coin insertion sound, and a start command. A "game start sound output command" for requesting a sound of a game start sound based on the operation of the lever 6;
There is a "coin payout sound output command" for requesting output of coin payout sound.

FIG. 13 shows the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 7
2 and the actuator connected thereto.

The sub-control circuit 72 has a microcomputer (called a sub-microcomputer) 73 disposed on a substrate different from the substrate on which the main control circuit 71 is disposed as a main component, and has a drive for driving an actuator. It is configured by adding circuits and the like. The sub-microcomputer 73 performs a control operation in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, and a CPU (sub CPU) 74
And the program ROM 75 and the control RA
M76. The sub control circuit 72 does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a random number sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on an operation program of the sub CPU 74.
The random number value extracted by this random number sampling is used for determining the blinking mode of the reel lamp 21 and the like.

The program ROM 75 of the sub-microcomputer 73 stores R · R to be selected according to the acquired number of sheets.
Tables (FIGS. 4 and 5) in which the B operation sound and the BB end sound are stored, a blinking pattern of the reel lamp 21, a control program, and the like are stored. The control RAM 76 is
It has a B-number-of-obtained-sheets counter.

In the circuit of FIG. 13, as the actuator whose operation is controlled by the control signal from the sub CPU 74, there are the speaker 42 connected to the power amplifier 78 as an amplifier and the reel lamp 21. Furthermore, sound source I
The C79 and the reel lamp drive circuit 80 are connected to the sub CPU 74 via the I / O port 77. These control the operation of each actuator in response to a control signal such as a command output from the sub CPU 74.

When receiving the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, the sub CPU 74 controls the sound source IC 79 and the reel lamp drive circuit 80 based on the command. When receiving the “acquired number update command”, the sub CPU
Reference numeral 74 updates the value of the B / B acquired number counter.
When the “RB operation sound output command” is received, the sub CPU
Reference numeral 74 denotes R · R based on the value of the B / B acquired number counter.
The B operation sound is selected, and the sound source IC 79 is controlled so as to emit the RB operation sound. When receiving the “BB end sound output command”, the sub CPU 74 selects the BB end sound based on the value of the BB acquired number counter, and
The sound source IC 79 is controlled so as to output the B end sound.

As described above, by providing the sub-control circuit 72 in addition to the main control circuit 71 as the control means in the gaming machine, the load on the main control circuit 71, which is the center of the game control, can be increased without affecting the laws and regulations. It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of realizing a notification with more abundant effects under the regulations set forth in the above. Further, even if the effect or the notification mode of the internal winning combination or the like is diversified or the number of controlled objects is increased, abundant effects and notifications can be performed without increasing the load on the main control circuit 71.

The embodiments have been described above, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. In the present embodiment, the RB operation sound is changed in accordance with the acquired number of sheets.
Sound played in B / B general gaming state, or R ・ B
The B prize sound may be changed in accordance with the acquired number. Also, after the power is turned on to the gaming machine 1, the counting of the acquired number starts, and according to the acquired number, the BB winning sound, the RB winning sound, the BB general operating sound, and the RB operating sound. sound,
You may make it change game sounds, such as what is called a "wait sound", a coin payout sound, and a reel stop sound. In this case, an operation unit such as a button that can be operated by the player and resets the count value of the acquired number may be provided. Thereby, the player can grasp the game value given only to him / her in real time, and can enhance the interest of the game.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration used in the slot machine of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a view showing an example of symbol arrays arranged on three reels.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing RB operation sounds output according to the number of acquired cards.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing BB end sounds output according to the number of acquired sheets.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the relationship between the RB operation sound and the BB end sound and the number of acquired cards.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a game control operation of the slot machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart following FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a flowchart following FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a flowchart following FIG. 7;

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a process for updating the value of the BB acquired number counter.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration used in the slot machine of the second embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a sub control circuit.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Cabinet, 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel, 4L, 4C, 4R ... Display window, 5 ... Coin slot,
5S: inserted coin sensor, 6: start lever, 6S:
Start switch, 7L, 7C, 7R ... Stop button, 8
... winning line, 9 ... activation line display lamp, 10 ... base, 11 ... 1-BET switch, 12 ... 2-BET switch, 13 ... maximum-BET switch, 14 ... C / P switch, 15 ... coin payout exit , 16 ... coin receiving part, 1
7 ... sound transmission opening, 18 ... BET number display section, 19 ... payout display section, 20 ... credit display section, 21 ... reel lamp, 2
2 ... game state display LED, 28 ... control circuit, 30 ... microcomputer, 31 ... CPU, 32 ... ROM, 33
... RAM, 34 ... clock pulse generation circuit, 35 ... frequency divider, 36 ... random number generator, 37 ... random number sampling circuit,
Reference numeral 38 denotes an I / O port, 39 denotes a motor drive circuit, 40 denotes a hopper, 40S denotes a coin detector, 41 denotes a hopper drive circuit, 42 denotes a speaker, 43 denotes a sound source IC, 44 denotes a power amplifier, and 45 denotes a lamp drive circuit. ... Reel stop signal circuit, 47 ... LED lighting circuit, 48 ... Display drive circuit, 4
9L, 49C, 49R: stepping motor, 50: reel position detection circuit, 51: payout completion signal circuit, 71: main control circuit, 72: sub control circuit, 73: sub microcomputer, 74: sub CPU, 75: program RO
M, 76: control RAM, 77: I / O port, 78: power amplifier, 79: sound source IC, 80: reel lamp drive circuit.

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. Variable display means for variably displaying various symbols; internal winning combination determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined internal winning combination has been won by random number extraction processing; and determining by the internal winning combination determining means. Stopping control means for stopping the variable display operation of the variable display means based on the internal winning combination, and determining whether or not the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed on the variable display means stopped by the stop control means is a winning. A prize judging means, a game value giving means for giving a predetermined game value to a player when a prize is judged by the prize judging means, a sound generating means for emitting a game sound, and the prize judging means If the result of the determination is a specific prize, a game control means for generating a specific game state advantageous to the player; and the sound generating means based on the game value provided by the game value providing means. A game control device for controlling the sound generation means so that a game sound output by a step changes. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said stop control means controls to stop said variable display operation based on said internal winning combination and a timing of a stop operation by said variable display player. A gaming machine characterized by: 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming value is provided by the gaming value providing means after the determination of the specific winning or after the occurrence of the specific gaming state. A gaming machine characterized by the following. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific gaming state is a big bonus gaming state, and the gaming sound is a gaming sound emitted in a regular bonus gaming state. A gaming machine characterized by the following. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific gaming state is a big bonus gaming state, and the gaming sound is a gaming sound emitted at the end of the big bonus gaming state. A gaming machine characterized by the following.