JP2003117213A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make for a player convenient by generating a stop sound equal to a start sound again in response to the stoppage of identification information though the starting sound is not heard well. SOLUTION: In response to the stoppage of a pattern whose variation is started, a main control part 200 outputs the stop sound and outputs the start sound and the stop sound as the same sound. Consequently, even if the starting sound is not heard or the start sound is not heard well, the stop sound which is equal to the start sound is outputted again when varying of the pattern is stopped. Thus, the player is no longer forced to play the game while taking care for avoiding missing to hear the output of the start sound always on the strain.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to stop sound output control when a variation of identification information in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a pachi-slot machine is stopped.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a game has been actively performed on a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a pachi-slot machine, etc., in which symbols are arranged to bring a game operation state advantageous to a player. For example, in a game on a pachi-slot machine, which is officially called a spinning drum type game machine, three drums rotate in response to the operation of the start lever, and a pattern as identification information attached thereon is displayed. The fluctuation starts. Then, there is one that outputs a stop sound in response to a fluctuation stop in which a start sound is output in response to the start of fluctuation of the symbol, and this stop sound may be one kind or plural kinds. Similar proposals have been made for pachinko machines.

However, in the conventional game machine, there is a case where the starting sound is missed or difficult to hear due to noise in the game store, etc., and the player always starts while being nervous. He was obliged to play while paying attention not to miss the sound output.

The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and outputs a stop sound having the same sound as the start sound again in response to the stop of the identification information even if the start sound cannot be heard well. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that is convenient for the player.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a gaming machine configured to output a start sound in response to the start of fluctuation of the identification information, and the fluctuation started identification. A sound output control means for outputting a stop sound in response to the stop of the information is provided, and the start sound and the stop sound are output as the same sound.

In the present invention, the sound output control means outputs a stop sound in response to the stop of the identification information which has started to change, and outputs the start sound and the stop sound as the same sound. Therefore,
Even if the start sound cannot be heard or the start sound is difficult to hear, the stop sound of the same sound as the start sound is output again when the variation of the identification information stops, so the player is always nervous while listening to the output of the start sound. You will not be compelled to play while keeping in mind that you will not miss it.

The change of the identification information is configured to be performed in a plurality of columns, and the sound output control means responds to the stop of the identification information of at least one column of the plurality of columns by the same sound as the start tone. It is also possible to output the stop sound of.

The sound output control means selects one of a plurality of sound output control patterns for outputting the same sound as the start sound in response to the stop of the identification information of at least one of the plurality of rows. One may be selected by lottery, and the stop sound output control may be performed based on the sound output control pattern selected by lottery. Further, the lottery selection mode of the sound output control pattern may be configured to be different depending on whether or not the specific game state is generated.

Such an operation can be realized by recording a program on a computer-readable recording medium and causing the computer to read and execute the program recorded on the recording medium. As such a recording medium, it is possible to write and read digital contents such as a semiconductor recording medium such as a ROM and a semiconductor IC, an optical recording medium such as a DVDROM and a CDROM, a magnetic recording medium such as a flexible disk, and a magneto-optical recording medium. Various recording media can be mentioned. Further, this program can be downloaded from an information processing device via a communication network and installed in a gaming machine.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, a spinning-roller type gaming machine 1 will be described as an example of this type of gaming machine. First, the normal configuration and operation of the spinning drum type game machine 1 will be described, and then the characteristic parts of the present invention will be described to facilitate understanding.

(Exterior Configuration) FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a spinning-roller type gaming machine 1 (pachi-slot machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention. A window 20 which is a transparent body through which the symbols attached to the three drums 30, 31, 32 can be seen is provided in the center of the front surface of the rotating body type gaming machine 1. The window 20 has three effective lines 41 extending in the lateral direction.
Two effective lines 4 that intersect 40 and 42 diagonally
A total of five effective lines of 3, 44 are drawn so as to be conspicuous by dotted lines.

Further, on the right side of the window portion 20, a credit number display section 60 for displaying the number of coin credits within a predetermined maximum number, for example, a maximum of 50, and a number of winning payouts for displaying the number of coins to be paid out. A display unit 70 is provided. When a coin is inserted from the coin insertion slot 2 on the lower right side of the window 20, the number of credits is increased and displayed by the number of coins.

On the other hand, on the left side of the window section 20, there is provided an effective line number display section 50, which has one effective line and three effective lines.
In the case of five books, "1MEDAL" and "2" respectively
"MEDALS" and "3MEDALS" are turned on. On the lower left side of the window 20, a bet button 80,
81 and 85 are provided. When the bet button 80 is operated, one bet is placed, and the activated line display section 50 is displayed.
"1MEDAL" is lit up and the symbol combination only on the activated line 40 is activated, and when the bet button 81 is operated, two bets are placed and the activated line display portion 50 is displayed.
"2MEDALS" lights up and the valid lines 40, 41,
The symbol combination at 42 becomes effective.

Further, when the bet button 85 is operated, three bets are placed, and "3M" in the activated line display section 50 is displayed.
"EDALS" lights up and effective lines 40, 41, 42, 4
The symbol combination on the 5th line of 3, 44 becomes effective.

Also, these bet buttons 80, 81, 8
A start lever 90 and stop buttons 92, 93, 94 are provided at a position slightly lower than 5 which is easily operated by the player.

Further, a speaker 5 for outputting a sound effect is provided on the right side of the lower panel 4 so that a sound effect can be produced. Further, on the upper left side of the window portion 20, a display effect device 1 realized by a liquid crystal display or the like.
90 is provided so that various effects and notification of required information can be performed.

On the other hand, on the right half of the upper panel 3, a payout table 11 showing the winning combinations and the number of coins to be paid out is attached, and a lamp 10 is provided so as to surround the upper panel and perform a lighting effect. Has been.

Then, by operating the start lever 90, the drums 30, 31, 32 start a rotating operation so as to move the symbols from the upper side to the lower side, and the stop buttons 92, 9
The drums 30, 31, 32 are stopped by the operation of 3, 94, and the combination of symbols attached to the stopped drums 30, 31, 32 becomes a specific one and is activated on the activated line. In the case of the above, the player enters the big bonus (BB) game most advantageous to the player and the regular bonus (RB) game which is the next most advantageous.

When various combinations such as the big bonus are realized, the number of coins paid out is displayed on the winning payout amount display section 70, and when the credit function is activated, the number is increased on the credit number display section 60. Is displayed. When the number of credits exceeds 50 or when a payout button (not shown) is operated, coins are discharged from the opening 6 at the lower center of the lower panel 4 and accumulated in the coin tray 7.

Further, at the time of entering such a game, an effect by controlling the lighting of the lamp 10, an effect by a sound effect from the speaker 5, and a display effect by the display effect device 190 are performed.

(Structure of control unit) The respective devices provided in the spinning-roller type gaming machine 1 have been described above. The main ones of these devices are controlled by a microcomputer system. Will be described with reference to a control block diagram. FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of the rotating body type gaming machine 1.

The main control unit 200 is equipped with a microprocessor with a built-in CPU, a ROM 201 for storing a control program 202 in which a data table area 203 described later is formed and a series of control procedures are described,
A RAM 205 in which a counter and the like are formed is provided to form an integrated one-chip microcomputer. The coun may be configured by using a register group (not shown) inside the CPU instead of the RAM 205.

The main control unit 200 includes an I / O port 210
Via the start switch 110, stop button operation detection sensors 121, 122, 123, inserted coin detection sensor 130, bet button operation detection sensors 135, 13
6, 137 are connected, and the main control unit 200 is configured to be able to receive signals from these.

Further, the main control unit 200 is provided with a rotating body device 160 and a coin payout mechanism 14 via an I / O port 220.
0, display effect device 190, effective line number display section 50, lamp 10, credit number display section 60, winning payout number display section 70, voice synthesis LSI 150 to which speaker 5 is connected.
Is connected to a sound effect generator 155 including the above-mentioned device, and each of these devices can be controlled.

The inserted coin detection sensor 130 outputs as many pulse signals as the number of coins inserted into the coin insertion slot, and the main control unit 200 receives the pulse signals and credits as many as the number of pulses. The credit number display unit 60 is controlled so as to increase and display the number. The bet button operation detection sensors 135, 136, 137 output pulse signals according to the operations of the bet buttons 80, 81, 85, respectively, and the main control unit 200 activates the activated line so as to correspond to the obtained pulse signals. At the same time, the effective line number display unit 50 is controlled to light. That is, the operation button 8
By each operation of 0, 81, 82, "1MED
"AL", "2MEDALS", and "3MEDALS" are lit.

Further, when the start lever 90 is operated, the start switch 110 outputs a start signal, and the main control unit 200 starts the operation such as random number lottery described later upon reception of this signal, and the rotating body device described later. 16
The drive pulse signal is transmitted to 0. The game played by operating the start lever 90 once is one game.

When a predetermined winning combination is achieved and coins are paid out, the main control unit 200 displays the number of payouts on the prize payout number display unit 70, and this is added to the number of credits to add the number of credits to the number of credits. It is displayed on the display unit 60. When a payout operation is performed by a payout button (not shown) or the number of credits exceeds 50, for example, the coin payout mechanism 140 is drive-controlled to eject coins from the opening 6 and accumulate the coins in the coin tray 7.

Further, the main control section 200 controls the lighting of the lamp 10 and the voice synthesis LSI 15 when a winning combination is achieved.
It is configured to perform drive operations such as 0 drive control and display operations such as display control within the display screen of the display effect device 190.

Then, the main control unit 200 is provided with the rotating body device 160
Is also configured to be controllable. The rotating body device 160 is shown in FIG.
Stepping motors 170, 171, 172 for controlling rotation of the three drums 30, 31, 32 as shown in FIG.
Of the stepping motors 170, 171, 172 in response to the drive pulse signal from the main controller 200.
Is driven, and the drive is stopped when the supply of the drive pulse signal is stopped.

Stepping motors 170, 171, 17
A drum 30 (31, 31), which is a thick disk-shaped rotating body, having symbol reel data 300 (310, 320) as shown in FIG.
The central part of 32) is connected. Thus, the driving of the stepping motors 170, 171, 172 causes the drum 30 (31, 32) to rotate as indicated by the symbol X.

First reel data 300, second reel data 310, and third reel data 320 as shown in FIG. 5 are attached to each of the drums 30, 31, and 32 so as to make one round at the outer peripheral portion of the drum. ing. Each reel data is provided with 21 differently arranged symbols. Black number "7" 3 on the design
There are a big bonus symbol 330 consisting of 30 and a white numeral symbol “7” 331, a replay symbol 334, a METEOR symbol 335, a plum symbol 335, a bell symbol 333 and the like.
In the first to third reel data 300, 310, 320, symbol numbers 1, 2, ..., 21 are set in order from the uppermost side. And these symbols are designated by the symbol Y in the figure.
The drums 30, 31, 32 are rotationally driven so as to fluctuate in the direction indicated by.

As shown in FIG. 3, encoders 180, 181, and 182 are provided for the stepping motors 170, 171, and 172, respectively, and the encoders 180, 181, and 182 are arranged in accordance with the rotation of the motors. An encoded signal as shown in is output. That is, one, two, ..., According to the symbol numbers 1, 2, ..., 21 being located on the effective line 40 of the window portion 20,
It outputs 21 pulse signals. Further, the reel data pasting position and the signal output unit of the encoder are configured so that the encode pulse signal is output at such a timing. Thus, the main control unit 200 receives the encode pulse signal and grasps the symbol number on the effective line 40, and at the same time, grasps how much each symbol reaches each effective line in consideration of the symbol arrangement. ing.

Then, as will be described later, when the lottery result is won and the winning combination is achieved, the drawing control is performed so that the symbols of the winning combination are aligned on the activated activated line. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example thereof. Now, when the big bonus combination is established and the symbols "7, 7" are lined up on the activated line 40, if the symbol "7" is located within 4 frames from this activated line 40, this is forced. Specifically, the "pull-in control" is performed so that the combination of "7, 7, 7" is aligned on the effective line 40. It should be noted that this drawing-in control is performed for any of the symbols of the drums 30, 31, 32. In the example of FIG. 9, the pattern “7” 9
10 are the pull-in control targets and are arranged on the effective line 40. In this example, four frames are set as the pull-in control target, but the number of frames is not limited to this. That is, even if one of the winning combinations is won by the lottery and the predetermined symbol corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed, the player is not in an advantageous state, for example, the big bonus (BB) game is not started. Has become.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of the command data table 600 stored in the data table area 203 of the ROM 201. A command made up of 1-byte-long mode data and 1-byte-long event data and an effect pattern which is effect contents are stored in association with each other. On the other hand, FIG.
6 is a configuration diagram of a display effect device 190. This display effect device 190 includes a CPU 192, a ROM 195 as a recording unit that records an operation program, and a RAM 196.
An LCD panel 198 which is a display device, and a command receiving section 194.

The main control unit 200 uses the command table 60
When the command 0 is transmitted to the display effect device 190 side, the command receiving unit 194 receives the command and passes it to the CPU 192, and the CPU 192 which has received the command performs the display effect according to this command on the display screen of the LCD panel 198. Is configured. Thus, the main control unit 200
Various display effects are performed by sending commands from.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of the table 1000 stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 201. The winning combination name, the winning value, the winning value for BB, and the flag area are stored in association with each other. What is BB (Big Bonus)?
As shown in 2, it is a winning combination when the black and white BB symbols “7” are aligned on the activated line. For this, 15 coins are won and flag 1 is set in the corresponding flag area. Stand up big bonus game (BB
Rush into the game).

RB (Regular Bonus) is shown in FIG.
As shown in, a "METEOR symbol" is a role name when it is aligned on the activated line. For this, 15 coins are acquired and a flag 1 is set in the corresponding flag area to set a regular bonus game (RB game). ).

Replay is a role name when "replay symbols" are aligned on the activated line as shown in FIG.
On the other hand, a normal coin is not obtained, a flag 1 is set in the flag area, and a replay operation is performed by the player operating the start lever 90 to lower the flag (set to 0). That is, the next game can be played without inserting coins. However, during the BB game, one coin is paid out, the RB game is entered, and the R
If coins are aligned on the pay line 40 during B, 15 coins can be acquired.

Small wins 1 and 2 are win names when "plum symbols" and "bell symbols" are lined up on the activated line, as shown in FIG. , 6 cards have been acquired and the corresponding flag is set. Although there are other small wins, the small wins will be described as two types for ease of explanation.

Now, as shown in FIG. 11, the RAM 205 sequentially increments by 1 at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 msec) from the value "0" to the upper limit "65535". A so-called infinite loop counter (random number counter 1100) is formed in which when the count value exceeds the upper limit value, it is cleared to the initial value “0” and the count operation is repeated, and the main control unit 200 controls the count operation. ing.

As shown in FIG. 10, when the lottery counter value is "0 to m1", BB is won, and when the lottery counter value is "m2 to m3", RB is won and the lottery counter is selected. If the value is "m4 to m5", the replay is won, and if the lottery counter value is "m6 to m7", the small prize 1 is won and the lottery counter value is "m8 to m9".
In this case, the small winning combination 2 is elected, and if a counter value other than this is drawn, it will be lost. Usually these m1
To m9, the BB winning probability is about 1/300, the RB winning probability is about 1/200, the replay winning probability is about 1/7, and the small wins 1 and 2 The winning probability is set to be about "1/30".

During the BB, that is, while the flag for the BB is set, the selected counter value is "m10 to m1".
In the case of "1", the replay is won, when the drawn counter value is "m12 to m13", the small win 1 is won, and when the drawn counter value is "m14 to m15", the small win 2
Will be elected, and these m10 to m15
Are set appropriately so that the winning probability of these is improved more than in the normal case. For example, the probability of winning a replay is about "1/6", and the winning probability of small wins 1 and 2 is "1/20".
It is designed to be of a degree.

(Description of Overall Operation) Next, the control operation performed by the main control unit 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the overall operation of the rotating body type gaming machine 1.

When a coin is inserted and the start lever 90 is operated, the main control unit 200 causes the start switch 110
Since the start signal is received from the random number counter 110
A counter value of 0 is selected (step S1300). Compare this counter value with the hit value in the table 1000,
When the selected counter value is included in the winning value, a flag is set in the corresponding flag area (step S131).
0). If none of the winning values is included, the flag is not set and the process proceeds to step S1320. In step S1320, the flag area is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the small winning combination 1 flag is set.
If the small win 1 flag is set (Yes), the process moves to step S1325 to execute the small win 1 game.

On the other hand, if the small winning combination 1 flag is not set (No), the flow advances to step S1330 to refer to the flag area to determine whether the small winning combination 2 flag is set. If the small win 2 flag is set (Yes), the process moves to step S1335 to execute the small win 2 game. On the other hand, when the small win 2 flag is not set (No), the process proceeds to step S1340, and it is determined whether the replay flag is set by referring to the flag area.

When the replay flag is set (Yes
In step s), the process moves to step S1345 and replay control is performed. That is, the main controller 200 operates the drum 3 by operating the start lever 90 by the player without inserting a coin.
The lottery operation is performed again by rotating 0, 31, and 32.

On the other hand, if the replay flag is not set (No), the flow shifts to step S1350 to refer to the flag area and determine whether or not the RB flag is set. If the RB flag is set (Yes), the process moves to step S1355 to execute the RB game.

On the other hand, if the RB flag is not set (N
In (o), the process shifts to step S1360 to refer to the flag area and determine whether or not the BB flag is set. If the BB flag is set (Yes), the process moves to step S1365 to execute the BB game. on the other hand,
If the BB flag is not set (No), the processing is terminated and the above series of operations is repeated.

(Small Wins 1 and 2 Game) Referring to FIG.
The operation of the small winning combination game executed in steps S1325 and S1335 will be described. Both the small win 1 and the small win 2 games are executed in the same manner. First, each drum 3
Rotate 0, 31, 32 (a) and stop buttons 92, 9
In response to receiving the pulse signals transmitted from the stop button operation detection sensors 121, 122, 123 by the operation (b) of 3, 94, the stop control of the drum is performed (c). At this time, the pull-in control is also performed as described above. Then, when the small winning symbols are lined up on the activated activated line, the coins of the obtained number are acquired, and the flag is lowered (d). On the other hand, even if the pull-in control is performed, if the small winning symbols are not aligned on the activated activated line, the flag is lowered while the coin cannot be acquired. As described above, the small winning game has a high winning probability, but the flag is set for only one game.

(RB Game) Next, with reference to FIG. 15, an outline of the RB game executed in step S1355 will be described. The main control unit 200 that receives the start signal first
Start rotation of the drums 30, 31, 32 (step S
1500), in step S1510, it is determined whether or not the pulse signals transmitted from the stop button operation detection sensors 121, 122, 123 have been received by operating the stop buttons 92, 93, 94. If all the pulse signals have not been received (No), the wait state is set in step S1510. When all the pulse signals are received, it is determined in step S1520 whether or not the replay symbols can be aligned on the central effective line 40 while using the pull-in control.

When it is determined that they can be aligned (Yes
s), in step S1530, the effective line 40
Drums 30 and 3 so that 3 replay patterns are aligned on top
Stop control of 1 and 32 is made to acquire 15 coins, and this is one prize. On the other hand, if it is determined that they cannot be aligned (No), in step S1540,
The drum is stopped and controlled so that the combination of the out-of-sync patterns that is operated is obtained. One game is completed by a series of these operations.

Then, in step S1550, it is determined whether or not the winnings in the replay symbol are 8 or 12 games have been consumed. When this is satisfied (Yes)
The RB flag is lowered (step S1560) to end the RB game. On the other hand, when this end condition is not satisfied (No), the process proceeds to step S1570, it is determined whether or not a new start signal is received, that is, whether or not a new game is started, and if it is received (Yes). In step S1500, the process returns to step S1500 to start a new game. If no new game is received (No), a wait state is set in step S1570.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16, the RB flag is lowered and the RB flag is lowered when the winning in the replay symbol becomes 8 times (B) or 12 games are consumed (A), whichever comes first. Since the operation is controlled so as to end the game, a sufficient number of coins can be eventually obtained while the RB flag is set, even if the misses continue.

(BB Game) Next, the BB game executed in step S1365 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 17 is a schematic explanatory view showing the outline of this operation. In the BB game, when the small winning game is executed 30 times or the RB game is executed 3 times, the BB flag is lowered and the BB
The operation is controlled so that the game is ended. The example of FIG. 17 shows an example in which the game proceeds in the small winning game S1700, the RB game, the second small winning game step S1704, the second RB game, and so on.

This RB game has the same contents as the game described above, and while the BB flag is set, the drums 30 and 31 are arranged so that the replay symbols are aligned on the activated effective line. , 32 are stopped, the RB game in the BB game is entered. Furthermore, in this BB game, the winning probabilities of the small winning combinations 1 and 2 and the replay symbols are improved as described above.

First, as shown in step S1800 in FIG. 18, the counter value of the random number counter 1100 is selected,
In step S1810, each drum 30, 31, 32
The rotation operation of is started. In step S1820, it is determined with reference to the table 1000 whether or not the previously selected counter value is included in the winning value of the small winning combination 1 or small winning combination 2 and the winning combination is won. If the player has won (Yes), in response to receiving the pulse signal transmitted from the stop button operation detection sensors 121, 122, 123 by the operation of the stop buttons 92, 93, 94, the win is achieved by using the pull-in control. It is determined whether or not the winning combination 1 (or the winning combination 2) can be aligned on the activated activated line (step S).
1830). When it is determined that they can be aligned (Yes), the rotation of the drums 30, 31, 32 is stopped by aligning the symbols of the winning small wins on the activated effective line, and coins are acquired (step S1840). .

On the other hand, when it is determined that the lines cannot be aligned (N
In (o), the rotation of the drums 30, 31, 32 is stopped by disposing the deviation symbol corresponding to the pulse signal on the effective line (step S1850). Then, in step S1860, it is determined whether or not the ending condition that 30 games have been consumed is satisfied. If this is satisfied (Yes), the BB flag is lowered (step S187).
0) End the BB game. On the other hand, when this end condition is not satisfied (No), the process proceeds to step S1880, it is determined whether or not a new start signal is received, that is, whether or not a new game is started, and when it is received (Yes)
s), the process returns to step S1800 to start a new game, and if not received (No), step S1880
In the wait state.

By the way, when it is determined in step S1820 that the small winning combination 1 or the small winning combination 2 has not been won (N
In step S1890, it is determined whether or not the replay has been won. If it is not won (No), the process returns to step S1800, and if it is won (Yes), the step is not shown, but the replay design is performed by aligning the replay symbols on the effective line 40. Stop control of 30, 31, 32 is performed. Then, in response to the operation of the start lever 90 and reception of the start signal, the RB game as described with reference to FIG. 15 is executed. When this RB game is completed once, the process returns to step S1860 to determine whether or not the BB game is completed.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 19, the BB flag is lowered when the RB game is executed three times (C) or the predetermined number of games, for example, 30 games have been exhausted (D), whichever comes first. Since the operation is controlled so that the BB game is ended, while the BB flag is set, even if the BB flag is continuously missed, as a result, a sufficient number of coins can be obtained. In particular, since the winning probability of the small role is also improved, the number of coins to be acquired is increased, which is the most advantageous game mode for the player.

(Characteristic part of the present invention) FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the embodiment of the present invention. The main control unit 200 starts rotating the drums 30, 31, 32 in response to the reception (A) of the start signal obtained by the operation of the start lever 90, and changes the attached symbols in three vertical columns. At this time, the voice synthesis LSI 150 of the sound effect generator 155 shown in FIG. 2 is driven and controlled, and the start sound for notifying the start of the pattern variation is output from the speaker 5 (B).

When the main control unit 200 detects that the stop buttons 92, 93, 94 have been operated (C), in response to this, the drums 30, 31, 32 are stopped rotating to display a variable display of symbols. Stop, but at this time, speech synthesis LS
A stop sound is output from the speaker 5 to drive and control I150 to notify the stop of the pattern variation (D). Then, the main control unit 200 drives and controls the voice synthesis LSI 150 in the same control mode, and outputs the stop sound and the previously output start sound as the same sound.

According to this operation example, the main control unit 200 outputs a stop sound in response to the stop of the pattern (identification information) that has started to change, and outputs the start sound and the stop sound as the same sound. Therefore, even if the start sound cannot be heard or the start sound is difficult to hear, the stop sound that is the same as the start sound is output again when the fluctuation of the symbol stops, so the player always outputs the start sound while being nervous. You will no longer be forced to play games, keeping in mind that you will not miss it. In addition, the volume of sound data can be reduced by using the same sound.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of the relationship between the start sound at the start of rotation of the drums 30, 31, 32 and the stop sound output in response to the stop of the drums 30, 31, 32. Each of the first stop sound, the second stop sound, and the third stop sound is the drum 30,
A stop sound that is output in response to each of 31, 32 being stopped, in other words, a stop sound that is output in response to each of the left column design, the middle column design, and the right column design being stopped is there. In the example of FIG. 21, 11 sound output control patterns from pattern 1 to pattern 11 are set. For example, in pattern 1, the start sound is the “normal start sound”, and the main control unit 200 makes the voice synthesis L so that the “normal start sound” becomes the stop sound each time the drums 30, 31, 32 stop.
Drive control of SI150.

In Patterns 2 to 6, the start sound is set to be the "preliminary sound A" different from the normal start sound, and in response to the stop of at least one of the drums 30, 31, 32, this "preliminary sound A" is given. The main control unit 200 drives and controls the voice synthesis LSI 150 so that the “preliminary sound A” is output as a stop sound. For example, in pattern 2, each drum 3
In response to the stop of each of 0, 31, and 32, all the stop sounds are output so as to be the “preliminary sound A”, but in the patterns 4 to 6, the drums 30, 31, and 32 are stopped, respectively. Only when this is done, the “preliminary sound A” is output as a stop sound. The "notification sound A" is a sound effect indicating that the BB game has been established.

Further, in Patterns 7 to 11, the start sound is "preliminary sound B" different from the normal start sound and the preliminary sound A, and responds to the stop of at least one of the drums 30, 31, 32. Then, the main control unit 200 outputs the voice synthesis L so that the "preliminary sound B" is output as a stop sound.
Drive control of SI150. For example, in pattern 7, all stop sounds are output so as to be "notice sound B" in response to the stop of each drum 30, 31, 32, but in patterns 9-11, respectively. Drum 30,
The "notification sound B" is output as a stop sound only when 31 and 32 are stopped. The "notification sound B" is a sound effect indicating that the RB game has been established.

As described above, in the spinning drum type game machine 1, the variation of the symbol (identification information) is configured to be performed in a plurality of three rows, and the main control section 200 is arranged in the three rows. Since the stop sound having the same sound as the start sound is output in response to the stop of the symbols in at least one row, the start sound can be heard again in response to the stop of the symbols in any row. As a result, even if the "preliminary sound A" or "preliminary sound B" is difficult to hear as the start sound, the player's interest can be improved when the player stops, which is convenient for the player.

(Other Operation Example) FIG. 22 shows a random number counter 22.
It is explanatory drawing of 00. The value of the random number counter 2200 is “0”
The count-up operation is sequentially performed one by one in a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 msec) until the upper limit value becomes "99", and when the count value exceeds the upper limit value, the initial value "0" is cleared and counting is performed. The operation is repeated, which is a so-called infinite loop counter, which is formed in the RAM 205, and the main control unit 200 controls the counting operation.

The operation will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 23, when the bonus (specific game state) is established, that is, when the BB flag is set, the selection probabilities of patterns 2 to 6 are “2/100” to “70/100”. Specifically, when the count value extracted from the random number counter 2200 is “0, 1”, pattern 2; when the count value is “2 to 4”, pattern 3; and when the count value is “5 to 14” Pattern 4, the count value is "1
5 to 29 ”, the pattern 5 and the count value are“ 30
.About.99 ", the pattern 6 is selected.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23, when the big bonus is not established, that is, when the BB flag is not set, the selection probabilities of pattern 2 to pattern 6 are "70/100" to "2".
/ 100 ”. Specifically, when the count value extracted from the random number counter 2200 is "0, 1", pattern 6; when the count value is "2-4", pattern 5; when the count value is "5-14" 4 is selected, the pattern 3 is selected when the count value is “15 to 29”, and the pattern 2 is selected when the count value is “30 to 99”. Thus, when the BB flag is set, the selection probability increases in the order of pattern 6 to pattern 2, while BB
Pattern 2 to Pattern 6 when the flag is not set
The selection probability increases in the order of.

As shown in FIG. 24, the start button 90
The main control unit 200, which has received the start signal in response to the operation of, starts the rotation of the drums 30, 31, 32, that is, starts the fluctuation of the symbols in the three rows to synthesize the start sound “preliminary sound A” with the voice synthesis L.
The SI 150 is driven and controlled to be output. Then, in step S2400, the count value is extracted from the random number counter 2200.

Next, in step S2410, it is determined whether or not the BB flag is set, in other words, it is determined whether or not the big bonus is established. If it is determined that the BB flag is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S2430. On the other hand, if it is determined that the BB flag is not set (No), then the flow shifts to step S2420.

In step S2420, since the big bonus is not established, the count value extracted previously is "0, 1".
Pattern 6 when the count value is “2 to 4”, pattern 5 when the count value is “5 to 14”, pattern 4 when the count value is “15 to 29” 3. If the count value is "30 to 99", pattern 2 is selected. For example, when the pattern 2 having the highest selection probability is selected, the main controller 200 causes the drums 3 to
In response to the stop of 0, 31, and 32, the voice synthesizing LSI 150 is drive-controlled so that all the warning sounds A are output as stop sounds.

On the other hand, in step S2430, since the big bonus has been established, the previously extracted count value is "0,
1 ", pattern 2; count value is" 2-4 "; pattern 3; count value is" 5-14 "; pattern 4; count value is" 15-29 " Is selected, and pattern 6 is selected when the count value is "30 to 99". For example, when the pattern 6 having the highest selection probability is selected, the main control unit 200 responds to the stop of the drums 30, 31, and 32 with “normal start sound”, “normal start sound”, and “notification sound A”, respectively. The voice synthesis LSI 150 is driven and controlled so that is output as a stop sound.

As described above, according to another operation example, the main control unit 200 controls a plurality of sounds to output the same sound as the start sound in response to the stop of the symbols in at least one of the three rows. One of the patterns is selected by lottery, and the output of the stop sound is controlled based on the sound output control pattern selected by lottery, which further enhances the effect. Further, the lottery selection mode of the sound output control pattern is configured to be different depending on whether or not the specific game state is generated, for example, whether or not the BB flag is set, so that the playability is also improved.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, various modifications and changes can be made to the above embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the number of patterns may be appropriately changed, and the start sound and the stop sound may be the same as a notice of establishment of a regular bonus or a small win. In the above description, the rotating-roller type gaming machine has been described as an example of the gaming machine, but it goes without saying that the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko machines.

As described above, according to the present invention, even if the start sound cannot be heard or the start sound is difficult to hear, when the variation of the identification information is stopped, the stop sound of the same sound as the start sound is generated again. Is output, it is possible to obtain an effect that the player is not always forced to play while paying attention to the output of the start sound while being nervous.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory view of the front of a spinning-type gaming machine 1.

FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of the rotating body type gaming machine 1.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a rotating body device 160.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of output signals of encoders 180, 181, and 182.

FIG. 5 shows first reel data 300 and second reel data 3
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a third reel data 320.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a command table 600.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a display effect device 190.

FIG. 8 is an external view of a drum 30 (31, 32).

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of pull-in control.

10 is an explanatory diagram of a table 1000. FIG.

11 is an explanatory diagram of a random number counter 1100. FIG.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of winning combinations and payouts.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of the overall operation.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of a small winning combination game.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of an operation in a regular bonus game.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of an outline of a regular bonus game.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of an outline of a big bonus game.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram of a small winning combination game during the big bonus game.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of an outline of a big bonus game.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of an operation example.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of an operation example.

22 is an explanatory diagram of a random number counter 2200. FIG.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram of another operation example.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of another operation example.

[Explanation of symbols] One-time trunk type game machine 30 drums 31 drums 32 drums 90 Start lever 92 Stop button 93 Stop button 94 Stop button 110 Start switch 130 Inserted coin detection sensor 160 times body device 170 stepper motor 171 stepping motor 172 stepping motor 180 encoder 181 encoder 182 encoder 190 Display production device 200 Main control unit 201 R0M 202 control program 203 data table area 205 RAM 210 I / O port 220 I / O port 300 First reel data 301 Second reel data 302 Third reel data 600 command table 1000 tables 1100 random number counter

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine configured to output a start sound in response to the start of fluctuation of identification information, and a sound output control means for outputting a stop sound in response to stop of the identification information whose fluctuation is started. And a game machine characterized in that the start sound and the stop sound are output as the same sound. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the variation of the identification information is configured to be performed in a plurality of columns, and the sound output control unit is identification information of at least one column of the plurality of columns. A stop sound having the same sound as the start sound in response to the stop of the game machine. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the sound output control means outputs the same sound as the start sound in response to the stop of the identification information of at least one row of the plurality of rows. One of the plurality of sound output control patterns is selected by lottery, and the stop sound output control is performed based on the selected sound output control pattern by lottery. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the lottery selection mode of the sound output control pattern is configured to be different depending on whether or not a specific gaming state is generated.