JP2003210692A - Game machine, method for expressing rendition for the same, storage medium and server - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which reports game information such as a game state during playing the game, a past ball discharge rate and a big hit rate through the use of a method for giving fun to players. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with a display part for displaying a screen picture to show a variable display game, a storage part for storing sound information to output at least sound, a control part for transmitting a sound signal to a speaker based on at least sound information and the speaker for converting the transmitted sound signal into sound and outputting it. The storage part stores information concerning the game state and the game machine i.e., a plurality of pieces of sound information utilizing the way of speaking of an announcer when the announcer explains a visually recognized event to multiple viewers and listeners. The control part mechanically extracts one piece of sound information from the plurality to pieces of sound information and outputs sound based on the sound information from the speaker. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine, a method of expressing the game machine, a storage medium, and a server.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A pachinko game machine is provided with a display device having a CRT or a liquid crystal monitor, for example, in order to keep a player playing a pachinko game from getting tired and to grasp the game state. In this display device, usually, in order to attract the player's interest in the game, while the variable design is variably displayed in the identification information image area for displaying the identification information image composed of a plurality of variable designs such as numerical values, the effect is displayed. In the effect image area for displaying an image, an effect expression for displaying a background image such as a moving image having a certain narrative property is performed.

Recently, a variety of stories, characters, etc. developed in this display device have appeared, such as the appearance of the main character of a dramatic picture or a person related to it, or the appearance of professional wrestling or sumo characters. is doing.

In addition, various so-called reach effects after the reach has appeared, for example, the final variable symbol moves or is deformed so as to correspond to the motion of the character. Many productions are also seen, especially when the final fluctuation pattern that determines whether to reach or not is stopped and displayed, the final fluctuation pattern is enlarged, reduced, deformed, etc. for the purpose of letting the player recognize it. It is carried out.

As described above, on the display unit, various images including variable patterns are displayed, and these images are often displayed along with voice, music, etc. The variable display game progresses with the video and the like all in one. In addition, when a game ball enters a winning opening, a starting opening, or the like, an electronic sound or the like flows from a speaker to notify that the game ball has entered the winning opening or the moving opening.

[0006]

However, when a game ball enters the winning opening or the starting opening, the player does not only notify the entry of the game ball into the winning opening or the starting opening, but It was not done to inform these matters in a unique tone for enjoyment. Further, while the game is in progress, it has not been done to inform the player of the progress of the game in an interesting manner, and when a big hit or the like rarely occurs, the player may feel bored.

Furthermore, how much big hits, etc. have occurred on the day the game is being played by the player, and how much has the hit rate, big hit rate, etc. in the past? However, there was no such thing as a voice or the like that would make me want to know these things.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object thereof is to inform the player of a game situation during a game in a way that the player can enjoy, or to have a past hit rate or a big hit rate. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine, a representation expression method for the game machine, a storage medium, and a server that inform game information such as the above in a manner that the player can also enjoy.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a gaming machine provided with a display section, a storage section, a control section and a speaker provided on a game board. The storage unit is a game situation and information about the game machine,
While storing a plurality of audio information using the tone when explaining the event visually recognized by the announcer to a large number of viewers or listeners, the control unit selects from among the plurality of audio information according to the game situation. It is characterized in that one voice information is extracted and a voice based on the voice information is output from a speaker.

More specifically, the present invention provides the following. (1) A display unit which is provided on the game board, displays a screen image showing a variable display game relating to the profit of the player, and a storage unit which stores at least voice information for outputting voice.
A game machine comprising at least a control unit for transmitting a voice signal to a speaker based on the voice information, and the speaker for converting the transmitted voice signal into a voice and outputting the voice, wherein the storage unit includes: In the game situation and the information about the game machine, the control unit stores a plurality of audio information using tone when explaining the event visually recognized by the announcer to a large number of viewers or listeners. In response to or mechanically, one voice information is extracted from the plurality of voice information, and a voice based on the voice information is output from the speaker.

According to the invention of (1), for example, when a game ball enters the starting opening or the like, or when the game ball passes near the ball passage detector, the announcer provides these information. While watching, it informs the player in a tone that explains the game situation, so in addition to the fun of getting the original game ball, the player is captivated by the fun of the tone. , Another fun is increased and you can fully enjoy the game.

Further, since the player can grasp the game situation without paying attention to the part other than the display part,
It is possible to relax and view the variable designs and effect images displayed on the display unit, and also enjoy the story and the like developed in the effect images in a relaxed manner.

Further, since the player informs the game information such as the jackpot rate, the hit rate, the number of jackpots, etc. of the game machine on the day, and the game information such as the past jackpot rate, the hit rate, the number of jackpots, etc. Currently, it is possible to obtain sufficient information for determining whether or not to continue to play the gaming machine, and such information is also available when the announcer sees such data. You will be able to enjoy the announcer's talking as it will be announced in an explanatory tone.

The present invention further provides the following. (2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above, the tone when explaining the event visually recognized by the announcer to a large number of viewers or listeners is that of a live sports broadcast.

According to the invention of (2), when the game ball enters the starting opening or the like, or when the game ball passes near the ball passage detector, etc., the past exit rate, the jackpot rate, etc. Since the explanation for notifying the game information is given in the tone of the live commentary by the announcer, the announcer's talking itself can be further enjoyed and the game can be progressed comfortably.

Further, when a situation that is advantageous to the player occurs, as in the case where a home run occurs in baseball, for example, in order to inform that fact with an excited tone, the excitement and excitement for the game is doubled. Can be
On the other hand, when an unfavorable situation occurs for the player, such as the number of times the symbols are stopped and displayed continuously inconsistently,
Regrettably, since it informs and encourages the player in a sympathetic tone, his frustration and anger are alleviated, and he can continue to have the desire to continue the game.

The present invention further provides the following. (3) A display unit, which is provided on the game board, displays a screen image showing a variable display game relating to a player's profit, and a storage unit that stores at least voice information for outputting a voice.
A production expression method for a game machine, comprising: a control unit that transmits a voice signal to a speaker based on at least the voice information; and a speaker that converts the transmitted voice signal into voice and outputs the voice. The storage unit stores a plurality of audio information using a tone when explaining the event visually recognized by the announcer to a large number of viewers or listeners in the game situation and information about the game machine, and the control unit, According to the game situation or mechanically, one voice information is extracted from the plurality of voice information, and a voice based on the voice information is output from the speaker.

According to the invention of (3), for example, when the game ball enters the starting opening or the like, or when the game ball passes near the ball passage detector, the announcer gives the information about the game status. While watching, it informs the player in a tone that explains the game situation, so in addition to the fun of getting the original game ball, the player is captivated by the fun of the tone. , Another fun is increased and you can fully enjoy the game.

Further, since the player can grasp the game situation without paying attention to the part other than the display part,
It is possible to relax and view the variable designs and effect images displayed on the display unit, and also enjoy the story and the like developed in the effect images in a relaxed manner.

Further, since the player informs the game information such as the jackpot rate, the ball-out rate, the number of jackpots, etc. of the game machine on the day, and the game information such as the past jackpot rate, the ball-out rate, the number of jackpots, etc., Currently, it is possible to obtain sufficient information for determining whether or not to continue to play the gaming machine, and such information is also available when the announcer sees such data. You will be able to enjoy the announcer's talking as it will be announced in an explanatory tone.

The present invention further provides the following. (4) A screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these is displayed as appropriate according to the game situation of the gaming machine, and voice information for outputting voice is stored and based on the voice information. It is a computer-readable storage medium that stores a control program for outputting sound by using a game situation and information about the gaming machine displayed on the screen. In addition to storing a plurality of voice information using the tone when explaining to, in accordance with the game situation or mechanically, one voice information is extracted from the stored plurality of voice information, It is characterized in that it is configured to output a voice based on information from a speaker.

According to the invention of (4), for example, when the game ball enters the starting port or the like, or when the game ball passes near the ball passage detector, the announcer gives these pieces of information about the game situation. While watching, I inform the player in a tone that explains the game situation, so in addition to the fun of getting the original game ball, the player is captivated by the fun of the tone and another It is possible to provide a storage medium which is more enjoyable and can fully enjoy the game.

Further, since the player can grasp the game situation without paying attention to the part other than the display part,
It is possible to provide a storage medium that allows the user to relax and view the variable designs and effect images displayed on the display unit, and at the same time, enjoy the story and the like developed in the effect images in a relaxed manner.

Further, since the player informs the game information such as the jackpot rate, the ball-out rate, the number of jackpots, etc. of the game machine on the day, and the game information such as the past jackpot rate, the ball-out rate, the number of jackpots, etc., Currently, it is possible to obtain sufficient information for determining whether or not to continue to play the gaming machine, and such information is also available when the announcer sees such data. Since it is announced in the tone as explained, it is possible to provide a storage medium that allows the announcer to enjoy the chat itself.

The present invention further provides the following. (5) Displaying an image showing the gaming machine or a part thereof as a screen image on each terminal, storing at least voice information for outputting voice, and based on the above voice information, from a speaker provided in each terminal , A server that outputs sounds according to the game situation, and the tone when explaining the event visually recognized by the announcer to a large number of viewers or listeners with the game situation and information about the gaming machine displayed on the screen. While storing a plurality of voice information used, one voice information is extracted from the stored plurality of voice information according to the game situation or mechanically, and a voice based on the voice information is output from a speaker. It is characterized in that output control is performed on the terminal.

According to the invention of (5), for example, when the game ball enters the starting port or the like, or when the game ball passes near the ball passage detector, the announcer provides these information. While watching, I inform the player in a tone that explains the game situation, so in addition to the fun of getting the original game ball, the player is captivated by the fun of the tone and another It is possible to provide a server that can increase enjoyment and fully enjoy the game.

Further, since the player can grasp the game situation without paying attention to the part other than the display part,
It is possible to provide a server that allows the user to relax and view the variable designs and effect images displayed on the display unit, and at the same time enjoy the story and the like developed in the effect images in a relaxed manner.

Further, since the player informs the game information such as the jackpot rate, the ball launch rate, the number of jackpots, etc. of the game machine on the day, and the game information such as the past jackpot rate, the ball launch rate, the number of jackpots, etc. Currently, it is possible to obtain sufficient information for determining whether or not to continue to play the gaming machine, and such information is also available when the announcer sees such data. Since it is announced in a tone as explained, it is possible to provide a server that allows the announcer to enjoy the chat itself.

[Definition of Terms, etc.] "Variable display game relating to player's profit" means that the player's profit is greatly influenced by the result of the variable display game. For example, when a jackpot is generated as a result of the variable display game, the player is provided with a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state, while when a deviance is generated, no profit is provided.

The mode of the "variable display game" is not particularly limited, but the normally performed variable display game is a game imitating a game played in a slot machine, and a plurality of fluctuations composed of identification information images. After displaying the symbols on the display unit and displaying each of them in a variable manner, the symbols are displayed so as to be sequentially stopped at a predetermined timing,
When the combination of the symbols when the stop display of all the symbols is determined becomes a predetermined combination, the player is provided with a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state, assuming that the jackpot state has occurred. In addition, at this time, an effect image composed of a predetermined story or the like is displayed in association with or unrelated to these variable designs to attract the player's interest.

The above-mentioned identification information means information that can be visually identified such as characters, symbols, pictures or patterns. “Variable display” means that when the identification information sequentially changes, for example, when the design “7” which is one identification information is changed to the design “8” which is another identification information, or the design “9” is changed to another. In addition to the case of changing to the symbol "☆", when one piece of identification information is moved and displayed in the display area where the identification information can be displayed, for example, one piece of symbol " 7 "is a concept including a case where the display area moves while being displayed in the display area.

"Voice" means, for example, a voice of a man, a voice of a woman, and the like, which use words whose meaning can be understood by a person. "Information about the game situation" means information about all situations that occur when playing a game,
For example, a game ball entered the starting opening or various winning openings, a game ball passed near the ball passage detector, and a variable display game was suspended when the game ball entered the starting opening. , The number of times the variable display game has been held, the number of times that the game is out of sequence, the information that the movable piece of the winning opening has been opened, and the like. The information on the game status may include information on the progress status of the variable display game.

Further, "information about gaming machines" means all kinds of information about gaming machines, for example, the name of the model, the ball-out rate (prize ball rate, ball-out rate), the jackpot rate, per unit time. The number of big hits, the number of opening openings opened per unit time, the number of consecutive outfalls, and the like. It should be noted that, in the ball game machine, the ball-out rate is a value obtained by dividing the number of game balls paid out by the number of game balls hit, and in the case of a rotating-body type game machine, it is paid out. The value obtained by dividing the number of medals by the number of inserted medals,
It is also called the payout rate and prize ball rate.

The jackpot rate is a value obtained by dividing the number of times the jackpot state occurs in the ball game machine by the number of times the game ball enters the winning opening and starts the game. In the machine, the number of times the jackpot situation occurred,
It is a value divided by the number of times a game is played by inserting medals.
As such information, for example, before the player plays a game on the day, how continuously the deviation occurs, how many times before the big hit occurs, and how many times the big hit occurs. Information such as how many big hits have occurred on the previous day.

The "visually-recognized event" means any event or phenomenon visually recognized. “Audience” means a person who is watching a medium such as television that can be recognized by using both sight and hearing, and “listener” means a medium such as radio that can be recognized by using hearing. The person who is listening.

"Announcer's tone" refers to a unique way of speaking when an announcer speaks to a large number of viewers or listeners. Usually, the announcer has a characteristic that is common to the entire announcer, but it is unique. It may be similar to how a strong individual announcer speaks.

"Sports live broadcast tone" means a unique tone when an announcer broadcasts sports such as baseball, soccer, rugby, volleyball, bucketball and wrestling. Note that in the present invention, such a tone of live sports broadcasting is preferable. This is because the player can be more excited.

[0038]

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 gaming machine in which the maximum number of variable display games that can be held is four is described.

FIG. 1 is a front view schematically showing the gaming machine of the present invention. In the embodiments described below, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine as a preferred embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the main body frame 12
And the game board 14 incorporated in the main body frame 12, and the game board 1
4, the window frame 16 of the body frame 12 provided on the front surface of the window frame 4, and the window frame 1
An upper plate 20 and a lower plate 22 provided on the front side of the main body frame 12 on the lower side of 6 and a firing handle 26 provided on the right side of the lower plate 22 are arranged.

According to the present invention, as described above, the voice having the tone as described by the announcer is output, but the switches 81 and 82 are provided on the lower side of the lower plate 22 so that the description can be selected. When the switch 81 is pushed, the explanation according to the game situation etc. flows, and when the switch 82 is pushed, the explanation about the jackpot rate etc. of the gaming machine comes to flow. Also, if both switches are not pressed at all, the above-mentioned voice does not play, and the conventional game only progresses.

A plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven into the front surface of the game board 14. It should be noted that the game board 14 is formed of a resin material without forming a nail, and a metal rod-shaped body is attached to the game board 14 of the resin material.
It may be configured to be planted so as to project in the front direction of
The present invention can be applied to the pachinko game machine 10 (pachi-con machine) as described above. In this specification, the pachinko game machine 10 is a concept including a pachinko machine.

Further, the firing handle 26 is rotatably provided with respect to the main body frame 12, and the player can advance the pachinko game by operating the firing handle 26. A firing motor 28 is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. When the firing handle 26 is rotated clockwise by the player, electric power is supplied to the firing motor 28 and the game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially fired to the game board 14.

The launched game ball is guided by the guide rails 30 provided on the game plate 14 and moves to the upper part of the game plate 14, and then the traveling direction is changed by the collision with the plurality of obstacle nails described above. While changing, it drops toward the bottom of the game board 14.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view schematically showing the game board 14. The same reference numerals are given to the components corresponding to those shown in FIG. Also, FIG.
Shows the omitted one of the above-mentioned obstacle nails.

A display device 32, which is a display unit as described later, is provided substantially in the center of the front surface of the game board 14, and another display device 52 is provided in the center of the upper portion of the display device 32. There is. The display device 52 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment display, and the normal symbol, which is the display information, is variably displayed so as to repeat fluctuation and stop. Ball passage detectors 55a and 55b are provided on the left and right sides of the display device 32. This ball passage detector 55a or 55b, when detecting that the game sphere has passed in the vicinity thereof, in the above-mentioned display device 52, the variable display of the normal symbol is started, and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the normal symbol Stop changing display. This ordinary pattern is information consisting of numbers and symbols, and is, for example, numbers from "0" to "9" or symbols such as "*". When this normal symbol is displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, "7", which is stopped and displayed, the solenoid 5 for driving the movable pieces 58a and 58b provided on both left and right sides of the starting port 44 described later.
A current is supplied to 7 (not shown), and the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven so that the game ball easily enters the starting opening 44, and the starting opening 44 is opened. After the start port 44 is opened, when a predetermined time elapses, the movable piece is driven to close the start port 44,
The game balls are hard to enter.

As shown in FIG. 2, four holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided on both left and right sides of the display device 52. The hold lamps 34 (34a to 34d) are lights that are turned on when one variable display game is held. For example, when the variable display game A is being executed and one game ball enters the starting opening, one variable display game B to be started is held, the holding lamp 34a is turned on, and When one game ball enters, one variable display game C to be started is held and the holding lamp 34b is turned on. At this time,
The two variable display games B and C are held, and the two holding lamps 34a and 34b are lit. After that, when the variable display game A is finished, the hold lamp 34a is turned off, and the variable display game B is started.

Further, when the variable display game A is executed, if five game balls enter the starting opening, four variable display games B which should be started when four game balls out of five enter , C, D and E are held, and the four holding lamps 34a to 34d are turned on. However, since the maximum number of variable display games that can be held is four, the remaining 1
The variable display game that should be started by the entry of two game balls is not held, the same result as if the game ball did not enter the starting opening, and the hold lamp does not light. In the present invention, the number of variable display games to be held is not particularly limited.

A general winning opening 50 is provided above the display device 52. Further, a big winning opening 38 is provided in the lower part of the game board 14, and a shutter 40 is provided in the vicinity of the big winning opening 38 so as to be openable and closable. The shutter 40 is driven by a solenoid 48 (not shown) so as to be opened when the variable display game is in the big hit state.

General winning openings 54a and 54b are provided on both left and right sides of the above-mentioned display device 32. further,
On the left and right sides of the lower part of the display device 32, a general winning hole 54c
And 54d are provided. Also, special winning openings 56a and 56b are provided at the left and right ends of the game board 14,
Special winning openings 56c and 56d are provided on both left and right sides of the special winning opening 38.

Further, a start port having a ball detection sensor 42 that triggers a transition to a variable display state of a plurality of, for example, three pieces of identification information displayed on the display device 32 when a variable display game to be described later is started. 44 are provided.
The above-mentioned large winning opening 38, starting opening 44, general winning opening 54a
54d and special winning openings 56a to 56d, when a game ball is won, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the lower plate 22 according to the type of the winning hole.

Furthermore, rolling guide members 60a and 60b for guiding the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction are provided on both left and right sides of the display device 32. Also, a decorative lamp 36a is provided on the upper left side and the upper right side outside the game board 14.
And 36b are provided.

The portion of the above-mentioned display device 32 for displaying an effect image described later may be a liquid crystal display panel or a cathode ray tube. In addition, in the example described above, the display device 3
2 is a game board 14 of the pachinko game machine 10 which is a game machine.
In the above, the case where the display device 32 is provided at the substantially center of the front surface is shown, but the display device 32 may be provided at any position of the gaming machine as long as it can be seen by the player.

Also, in recent years in pachislo gaming machines,
There is also a device having a liquid crystal screen in addition to the symbol display means for displaying a symbol, and such a pachi-slot gaming device displays a game effect screen similar to that of a pachinko gaming device within the liquid crystal screen to improve the taste. It is the one to try. Therefore, the present invention is also applied to a pachi-slot gaming machine having such a liquid crystal screen.

In the pachinko game machine 10 shown in FIG. 2, 4
Although the three holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided, an LED display device or the like may be provided instead of the holding lamp 34, and the number of held variable display games may be displayed on the LED display device or the like.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of a pachinko gaming machine which is an embodiment of the present invention.

The firing handle 26 described above is used in the control circuit 6
0 interface circuit group 62, and the interface circuit group 62 is connected to the input / output bus 64. An angle signal indicating the rotation angle of the firing handle 26 is converted into a predetermined signal by the interface circuit group 62 and then supplied to the input / output bus 64. I / O bus 64
The data signal or the address signal is input / output to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter, referred to as CPU) 66 which is an arithmetic processing unit. Further, the ball detection sensor 42, the ball passage detector 55, the switch 81 and the switch 82 are also connected to the interface circuit group 62 described above, and the ball detection sensor 42, when the game ball passes through the starting opening 44, The detection signal is supplied to the interface circuit group 62. In addition, the ball passage detector 55 supplies a detection signal to the interface circuit group 62 when detecting that the game ball has passed the vicinity thereof. Furthermore, when the switch 81 is pressed or the switch 82 is pressed, a detection signal is supplied to the interface circuit group 62.

The input / output bus 64 described above has a ROM (Re
ad Only Memory) 68 and RAM (Random Access Memo)
ry) 70 is also connected. The ROM 68 stores a control program that controls the flow of the entire game of the pachinko gaming device. Further, the ROM 68, when the variable display game is executed on the display device 32, image data of a variable symbol that is displayed in a variable or stopped manner, character image data of a moving object displayed as an effect screen, and the display device 32.
The background image data and the moving image video image data that form the background of the above, the sound data used for the game, the initial data for executing the control program, the program for controlling the blinking operation pattern of the decoration lamp 36, etc. are stored.

The symbol image data described above is displayed on the display device 32.
In the case where the symbols are variably displayed or when the symbols are stopped and displayed, the image data corresponding to various display modes such as an enlarged image, a reduced image, and a deformed image are included. Further, the character image data, the background image data, and the moving image video image data, which are the above-mentioned moving objects, display a moving image, a still image, or a combination of these images as a screen image on the display device 32 so as to produce a game. It is for. Further, the character image data composed of the above-described moving object includes image data corresponding to each motion so as to display the motion of the character.

In addition, the sound data is used to produce a game, and sounds such as background music (hereinafter also referred to as BGM), sound effects, and sounds are emitted from a speaker 46, which will be described later, according to the game situation. Is used for. In the present invention, as the voice data, a plurality of voice data that is data relating to the game situation and the gaming machine, and that uses tone when explaining the event visually recognized by the announcer to a large number of viewers or listeners (hereinafter, The announcer tone voice data) is stored.

The RAM 70 also stores the values of flags and variables used in the above programs. For example, it stores new input data, a result of calculation by the CPU 66, cumulative reach data indicating a history of games, a cumulative variation number, and a cumulative jackpot number.

Further, the RAM 70 stores data and the like relating to the variable display game which is held. For example, when a game ball enters the starting opening 44, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not a jackpot state occurs, and the RAM 70 stores data including information such as a lottery result. After that, the variable display game is executed based on the lottery result.

In the following description, data including information such as a lottery result is also simply referred to as lottery data, and includes information such as a lottery result used to start one variable display game. The data will be referred to as one lottery data. Therefore, the RAM 70 provided in the pachinko gaming apparatus 10 in which the upper limit number of variable display games that can be held is set to four can store up to four lottery data.

Further, the CPU 66, which is a control unit, performs arithmetic processing by calling and executing a predetermined program, and based on the result of this arithmetic processing, character image data of a moving object, background image data, moving image data. The data, the variable pattern image data, and the sound data are transmitted as electronic data, and other controls are performed. Also,
The control unit extracts specific voice data from the plurality of announcer tone voice data described above according to the game situation or mechanically, transmits the voice data as electronic data, and outputs it from the speaker.

Further, the CPU 66 reads out the image data of the variable design which is the above-mentioned identification information, and displays it on the display device 32.
The control is performed such that the symbols are variably displayed, or the mutual combination state of the symbols that are the plurality of pieces of identification information is stopped and displayed on the display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

An interface circuit group 72 is also connected to the input / output bus 64. The display device 32, the speaker 46, the firing motor 28, the solenoid 48, the holding lamp 34, and the decoration lamp 36 are connected to the interface circuit group 72.
2 supplies a drive signal and drive power to control each of the above-mentioned devices according to the result of the arithmetic processing in the CPU 66.

The screen image of the display device 32, which is the display unit, is
It is composed of an identification image in which a variable pattern is displayed and an effect image in which an effect screen is displayed. Under the control of the CPU 66, these two images are superimposed and combined to be displayed as one image.

As described above, by superimposing a plurality of images, for example, the design image and the effect image, and synthesizing them, a scene in which the design changes can be produced with the effect image as the background, and various display modes can be produced. Is possible.

The solenoid 48 is for opening and closing the shutter 40 as described above, and holds the hold lamp 34.
Indicates the number of times that the combination of symbols displayed on the display device 32 has been activated, and the decoration lamp 36 indicates to the player when the game is a big hit or reach. It blinks or lights up.

The arithmetic processing unit (CPU 66) described above constitutes a control unit, the display unit 32 constitutes a display unit, and the pachinko gaming apparatus 10 constitutes a gaming machine. In this specification, the arithmetic processing unit included in the control unit is
However, in the gaming machine of the present invention,
The number of arithmetic processing devices included in the control unit need not be one, and the control unit is, for example, mainly the pachinko gaming apparatus
An arithmetic processing unit X that advances the game by controlling each part of the above, and an arithmetic processing unit Y that mainly generates an image to be displayed on the display unit based on a command signal from the arithmetic processing unit X. It may be configured to include. Further, the number of ROMs and RAMs included in the control unit is not necessarily one.

In the following, it is assumed that the pachinko game machine 10 is activated, the variables used in the CPU 66 described above are initialized to predetermined values, and are steadily operating, and the number of held variable display games is related. Information, information about the maximum number of held variable display games, and sounds other than voices that provide information about the maximum number of times and the number of held variable display games are not described, but depending on the game situation, It is assumed that BGM, sound effects, voice, etc. are appropriately output.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing a routine for the announcement mode selection (selection of explanation about game situation, explanation about gaming machine, or no explanation) executed by the control circuit 60 described above.

As described above, the gaming machine of the present invention is provided with the switches 81 and 82 for selecting the explanation regarding the gaming situation or the explanation regarding the gaming machine. First, the first announcement mode is selected. It is determined whether or not the switch 81 for pressing is pressed (step S11). Switch 8
When it is determined that 1 has been pressed, the first announce mode processing is performed (step S12). In the first announce mode process, as will be described in detail later, a description according to the game situation, imitating the tone spoken by the announcer, is played from the speaker 46.

When it is determined that the switch 81 for selecting the first announce mode is not pressed, it is determined whether the switch 82 for selecting the second announce mode is pressed (step S13). When it is determined that the switch 82 is pressed, the second announce mode processing is performed (step S14). In the second announcement mode process, as will be described later in detail, a description about the past performance of the gaming machine, which mimics the tone of the announcer, is played from the speaker 46. When it is determined that none of the switches is pressed, normal processing is performed (step S15), and an explanation imitating the tone spoken by the announcer is not given. It should be noted that this subroutine is called and executed from a control program that controls the pachinko game of the pachinko game device 10 that has been executed in advance, and is the same as the conventional game device unless the switches 81 and 82 are pressed. It is supposed to process.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing the above-mentioned first announce mode processing routine. This routine also serves as a subroutine for detecting a game ball.

First, it is detected whether or not a game ball has entered the winning opening (step S101). This winning hole is, for example,
In the example shown in FIG. 2 described above, the general winning openings 50 and 54a to 54d and the special winning openings 56a to 56d. When it is determined in step S101 that a game ball has entered the winning opening, the sound data (voice data) for notifying that (the winning opening entering information) is selected and read (step S102). Then, a sound signal is generated from the sound data and transmitted to the speaker 46. As a result, a sound based on the sound data is output from the speaker 46.

At this time, for example, as the sound played from the speaker 46, "The ball that has been shot up has slipped through the nails and has entered the winning opening", "Entered, entered, entered, guide "The ball away from the rail danced over the nails and finally entered the prize hole.""The ball was finely thrown into the strike zone prize hole." As described above, it is desirable that these explanations be given in the tone of live sports coverage. This is because the player can be more excited.

Further, different sounds may be played depending on the type of the winning opening containing the game ball. For example, the game ball enters the winning opening having a movable piece and the movable piece being opened. At the time of playing, a sound such as "A tulip has opened. Then, a number of balls will be sucked into the tulip" will be played, and the special winning opening will be open. When a game ball enters
You may hear a voice saying, "The prize-winning opening has opened wide, and a lot of balls will be sucked into this prize-winning opening." Further, a voice notifying the number of balls that have entered the winning opening may be played in a tone spoken by the announcer.

Next, a process of paying out a predetermined number of game balls according to the type of winning hole containing the game balls is executed (step S103).

When it is determined in step S101 that the game ball has not entered the winning opening, or step S1
When the processing of 02 and S103 is executed, it is next determined whether or not a game ball has entered the starting opening (step S10).
4). This starting port is, for example, the starting port 44 in the example shown in FIG. 2 described above.

When it is determined in step S104 that the game ball has entered the starting opening 44, the sound data (voice data) notifying that fact (starting opening entry information) is selected and read (step S105). Then, a sound signal is generated from the sound data and transmitted to the speaker 46.

At this time, for example, a voice that is heard from the speaker 46 is, for example, "a sphere that seems to pass through the side of the display unit and disappears at the outlet is hop-step-
I jumped and entered the start checker completely "," jumped in, jumped in, the ball jumped into the start checker vigorously, "" goal, goal, goal, starter checker and a wonderful goal "etc. To be

Next, it is judged whether or not the number of held variable display games is the same as the upper limit number of held variable display games (step S106). That is, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of pieces of lottery data stored in the RAM 70 is the upper limit number.

When it is determined that the number of held variable display games is the same as the maximum number of held variable display games, information regarding the number of held variable display games and / or the held number is held. Sound data that provides information regarding the maximum number of possible variable display games is selected and read (step S107). Then, a sound signal is generated from the sound data and transmitted to the speaker 46. As a result, a sound based on the sound data is output from the speaker 46. The number of variable display games that are held is the same as the maximum number of variable display games that can be held, which means that the number of holding balls is the upper limit value and variable display is possible even when the game ball enters the starting opening. A state in which the game is not put on hold.

At this time, the voice output from the speaker is, for example, "unfortunately, the game ball that can be stocked has reached the upper limit value, so it is no longer stockable", "sorry, the ball that entered the starting mouth Is a useless ball "
Etc. By listening to such a voice, the player can recognize that there is no variable display game that can be held without checking the holding lamp or the like, and without hitting a dead ball, The game can be advanced efficiently.

When it is determined in step S106 that the number of held variable display games is not the same as the upper limit number of held variable display games, the lottery process by the calculation process of the CPU 66 is executed (step S10).
8). The lottery process is a process of determining whether or not to generate a jackpot state, and the CPU 66, based on the result of the lottery, in step S200 of the variable display game processing routine described later, sets the combination of the variable symbols to be stopped and displayed. Perform the internal lottery processing that is defined.

Next, it is determined whether or not there is a variable display game in progress (display) (step S109). The variable display game in progress (display) is a variable display game that is currently displayed on the display device 32 and is visible to the player, and before the variable symbol is stopped and displayed. That is, the fact that there is a variable display game in progress (display) means that one game ball has already entered the starting opening and the variable display game processing routine described later is being executed.

In step S109, progress (display)
When it is determined that the variable display game is not present, the variable display game described below is executed (step S110).
On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a variable display game in progress (display), the lottery data obtained by executing the lottery process of step S108 is stored in the RAM 70 (step S).
111). That is, the variable display game to be started has been put on hold.

When the variable display game to be started is put on hold, the sound data that provides information on the number of held variable display games and / or information on the maximum number of held variable display games is selected. Read.
Then, a sound signal is generated from the sound data and transmitted to the speaker 46 (step S112). At this time, the sound output from the speaker is, for example, "A wonderful thing, a ball entered the start checker and three reserved balls were stocked", "By the hand of a customer like a heavy-duty slugger." 4 consecutive home runs have been released, but unfortunately any more home runs will be illusory home runs, please wait for a while. ""It's a nice hat trick to start chucker, 4 consecutive goals will be done. Or the like. By listening to such a voice, the player can recognize the remaining number of variable display games that can be held without checking the holding lamp or the like. In addition, it is possible to increase the feeling of excitement by giving such an explanation of the sports live broadcasting style.

In step S104, when it is determined that the game ball is not in the starting opening, or in step S1
When the predetermined processing of 05 to S112 is executed, it is next determined whether or not the game ball has passed the ball passage detector (step S113). Here, when the game ball passes near the ball passage detector, it is determined that the game ball has passed the ball passage detector. This sphere passage detector, for example,
In the example shown in FIG. 2 described above, the ball passage detector 55
a and 55b.

In this step S113, when it is determined that the game ball has passed the vicinity of the ball passage detector, the sound data (voice data) notifying the fact (ball passage detector vicinity passage information) is selected and read. Then, a sound signal is generated from the sound data and transmitted to the speaker 46. At this time, the sound output from the speaker is, for example, "the sphere is detected by the sphere detector, so the normal pattern starts to change, it is expected to hit", "Oops, the change of the normal pattern has started , If this is a win, the chances will greatly expand, and it is no longer a dream that big hits will occur one after another. "

Next, as described above, the process of variably displaying the normal symbols on the display device 52 is executed (step S115). Note that, as described above, when the variable display of the normal symbol is stopped and the predetermined symbol is obtained, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven to open the starting port 44, and the starting port 44 is opened. It is easy for game balls to enter.

Thus, steps S102 and S10
In 5, S107, S112, and S114, the announcer watches the game situation and informs the player of the fact that the game ball has entered the winning opening, the starting mouth, etc. in a tone that explains the game situation. Therefore, in addition to the fun of getting the original game ball, you can fully enjoy the game, in addition to the fun of getting the original game ball.

Further, since the player can grasp the game situation without paying attention to the parts other than the display part,
It is possible to relax and view the variable designs and effect images displayed on the display unit, and also enjoy the story and the like developed in the effect images in a relaxed manner.

Furthermore, depending on the type of processing, by changing the male voice to the female voice or playing voices of various ways of speaking, it is possible to enjoy those voices more.

Next, the variable display game according to the present invention will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for performing the variable display game process called and executed in step S110 described above, and FIGS. 7A to 7D show the display when the variable display game is being executed. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the screen image displayed on a part.

When this subroutine is called, the fixed screen displayed on the display device 32 is switched to the normal screen and the variable display game is started. Here, the variable display game is a game imitating a game played in a slot machine, and a plurality of symbols, which are a plurality of identification information, are displayed on the display device 32, and after each of them is displayed so as to change, a predetermined pattern is displayed. These symbols are displayed so as to be stopped sequentially at the timing of, and when the combination of symbols when all the symbols are stopped becomes a predetermined combination, the pachinko game is shifted to a state advantageous to the player. This is a game in which the variable display and the stop display are executed as one stroke.

For example, these 12 symbols are sequentially displayed on the display device 32 as one set of symbols consisting of 12 numbers "1", "2", ..., "12", and the symbols are displayed. While the symbols are displayed to move, the symbols themselves are displayed to change. For example, on the display device 32, the symbol "1" is displayed so as to be scrolled from the top to the bottom of the display device 32, and then the symbol "2" is displayed so as to be scrolled from the top to the bottom. Similarly, "3" is displayed so as to scroll from top to bottom. After the symbols "1" to "12" are displayed in this manner, the symbols "1" are again displayed so as to be scrolled, and the same display is sequentially repeated.

By displaying the symbols on the display device 32 in this way, the symbols are sequentially changed while scrolling from "1" to "2" and from "2" to "3". Up to 12 "will be displayed, and then" 1 "will be displayed again. In this way, the mode of displaying the symbols so that the symbols themselves are sequentially changed while moving the position of one symbol is called variable display. Further, a mode in which a certain symbol is stopped and displayed is referred to as a stop display.

The symbols belonging to one set are displayed on the display device 3
When displaying in 2, the symbols to be displayed are not limited to only one symbol belonging to the set, and a plurality of symbols, for example, two to three symbols may be displayed at the same time. For example, when the symbol “5” is variably displayed on the display device 32, a part or the whole of the symbol “4” is variably displayed below the symbol “5”, and the symbol “6” is above the symbol “5”. May be displayed in a variable manner. The above-mentioned symbol group is a concept corresponding to the symbol group displayed on one reel used in the slot machine.

Further, when the variable display game is executed on the display device 32, the symbols belonging to each of the plurality of groups are displayed. For example, when each of the symbols belonging to the three groups is displayed in the horizontal direction, the symbols belonging to one group are displayed on the left side of the display device 32, and the symbols belonging to another group are displayed on the display device 32. The symbols displayed in the center and belonging to the remaining groups are displayed on the right side of the display device 32.

By displaying the design which is the identification information in this way, a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed on the display device 32 which is the display unit. For example, in the case of performing variable display so that only one of the symbols belonging to one set is always displayed, the display device 32
The three symbols are displayed, that is, one symbol is displayed on the left side, one symbol is displayed on the center, and one symbol is displayed on the right side. Further, the number of groups when the variable display game is executed is not limited to three, and symbols belonging to a plurality of groups other than three may be displayed on the display device 32.

As described above, by displaying the symbols in this way, a plurality of symbols, that is, a plurality of pieces of identification information, are displayed on the display device 32 which is the display unit. Further, as described above, a plurality of symbols may be displayed for symbols belonging to one group, and for example, two symbols belonging to one group may be displayed so as to be variably displayed at the same time. In the case of displaying the set, a total of 6 symbols are variably displayed on the display device 32.

After variably displaying symbols belonging to a plurality of groups,
When all symbols that have been variably displayed are stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, when the combination of these symbols is stopped and displayed in accordance with the predetermined combination, the pachinko game is considered to have won the jackpot in the variable display game. Transition to a state that is advantageous to the player.

For example, when the symbols belonging to three groups are displayed on the display device 32, the symbols belonging to one group are stopped and displayed at "7", and the symbols belonging to other groups are also stopped and displayed at "7". When the symbols belonging to the remaining groups are also stopped and displayed at "7", the symbol combination matches the predetermined combination "7"-"7"-"7", and the variable display game is won as a jackpot. As a result, the state where the pachinko game is advantageous to the player is shifted. When it shifts to a state where it becomes a big hit and is advantageous to the player,
Electric current is supplied to the solenoid 48 to open the shutter 40 of the special winning opening 38 provided on the front surface of the game board 14 so that the game ball can easily enter the special winning opening 38.

Further, when the variable display game is being executed, an effect screen with a background image, a character image, etc. is also displayed on the display device 32. Note that the fixed screen described above is a screen displayed on the display device 32 when only the pachinko game is progressing on the pachinko game device 10 and the variable display game executed on the display device 32 is not being executed. Say.

The normal screen is from when the variable display game is started on the display device 32 and the symbols displayed on the display device 32 are variably displayed until when the variable display game reaches or becomes a big hit. In the meantime,
An effect screen displayed on the display device 32.

When the variable display game described above is started,
First, the internal lottery process is executed by the calculation process of the CPU 66 (step S200). This internal lottery process is a process of presetting a symbol combination when all the symbols belonging to the plurality of groups that have been variably displayed are stopped and displayed and the symbols are fixed, based on the result of the lottery process in step S106 described above. Yes, the CPU 66 performs the variable display and the stop display of the variable symbols so that the symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol combination determined by the internal lottery process, as described later.

Next, the screen configuration information of the selected background image is generated in the RAM 70 (step S201). That is, after the internal lottery process is executed, the CPU 66 executes a control program for selecting a background image according to the result of the internal lottery process, the progress status of the variable display game, and the like.
It is called from the ROM 68 and executed.

Next, based on the result obtained by the CPU 66, the screen configuration information of the selected background image is generated in the RAM 70 by the CPU 66 at any time. The background image is not particularly limited, and is appropriately selected by the CPU based on the progress status of the variable game and the result of the internal lottery process.

Next, the screen configuration information of the selected character image is generated in the RAM 70 (step S20).
2). That is, the screen configuration information of the character image selected by the CPU 66 is generated in the RAM 70 based on the execution result of the control program.

At this time, for example, 1/60 seconds or 1/3
By controlling the head position of the character image to shift by a predetermined movement amount at a constant interval (frame span) such as 0 seconds, it is possible to give a motion to the character image for display. The image showing the character does not always have to be displayed on the display device.

In the present invention, the character image is not particularly limited, but for example, as shown in FIG. 7, for example, the family of Ton-chan of pigs can be cited. It should be noted that the number of character images, that is, the number of characters is not particularly limited, and may be a single number or plural numbers, and is set according to a story or the like developed in the effect image. It is possible.

Next, the screen configuration information of the variable symbol, which is the identification information, is based on the execution result of the control program.
It is generated in the RAM 70 by the CPU 66 (step S203).

The screen configuration information of the images which are the respective symbols constituting the variable symbol is, for example, 1/60 second or 1/60 by the CPU 66 based on the above-mentioned control program.
With a fixed interval cycle (frame span) such as 30 seconds, for images that are variable patterns having the same identification information, the start position of the screen configuration information is shifted by a predetermined movement amount, and each variable pattern is also changed. By controlling such images to be sequentially generated in a predetermined order, it is possible to perform variable display of variable symbols.

Furthermore, since the changing speed of the variable symbol can be controlled by adjusting the frame span, the start position of reading the screen configuration information, and the like, the background image can be controlled according to the story or the like developed in the background image. It is also possible to make the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern smooth and to fuse the background image and the fluctuation pattern.

It should be noted that the ROM 68 stores a plurality of image data having different shapes for the same variable pattern,
By reading out from the CPU 66 and transmitting it to the display device 32 at any time, it is also possible to display the shape of the variable symbol such that the shape of the variable symbol changes with time during variable display.
For example, in the example shown in FIG. 7, FIGS.
As shown in, the numerical values are variably displayed so as to scroll up and down.

Next, it is judged whether or not it is time to stop and display one variable symbol (step S20).
4). That is, it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display the symbols belonging to one set of a plurality of sets, for example, three sets. When it is determined that it is time to stop and display the variable symbol, the CPU 66 selects the variable symbol image in a mode of stopping and displaying one variable symbol, and the screen configuration information of the variable symbol image is generated in the RAM 70 (step S205).

Then, in steps S201 to 205, based on the screen configuration information generated in the RAM 70,
Each image data corresponding to the screen configuration information is read from the ROM 68 by the CPU 66. After that, the image data is displayed on the display device 32 according to the information regarding the displayed priority order, position, etc. in the screen configuration information, and then transmitted to the display device 32 and displayed (step S206).

The processes of steps S201 to S206 described above are repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S207, which will be described later, that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of groups are stopped and displayed. By repeatedly executing the processing in this manner, the symbols can be variably displayed so as to scroll in a predetermined manner, and the character image can also be displayed so as to perform a predetermined action.

When the process of step S206 is executed, it is determined whether or not all the symbols belonging to the plurality of groups have been stopped and displayed (step S207).

Next, it is determined whether or not the lottery data stored in the RAM 70 exists (step S208). R
If it is determined that the lottery data stored in the AM 70 does not exist, it means that there is no held variable display game, and this subroutine is finished.

On the other hand, in step S208, the RAM
If it is determined that the lottery data stored in 70 exists, there is a variable display game that is held. Therefore, the oldest lottery data among the lottery data stored in the RAM 70 is read (step S209), and the process is performed. To step S200. Then, in step S200, the CPU 66 executes the internal lottery process based on the read out lottery data, and repeatedly executes the processes of steps S201 to S207 based on the result of the internal lottery process.

Next, the progress status of the variable display game will be described more specifically with reference to FIG. In the screen image shown in FIG. 7, an effect image in which four pigs, which are characters, discover a large treasure box and confirm the contents, is displayed.

In FIG. 7 (a), three variable symbols are displayed at the upper left, upper center and upper right of the screen, respectively, and the two variable symbols displayed at the upper left and upper right of the screen are symbols indicating "7". It is stopped and displayed, and one variable symbol displayed in the upper center of the screen is variably displayed. Therefore, FIG. 7A is an image showing the reach state. In addition, normally, the image shown in FIG. 7A is displayed by first displaying the fluctuations of the three fluctuation symbols, and subsequently, the two fluctuation symbols of the variable symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed. It is a thing.

First, in the reach state, four pigs, which are characters, reach the place where there is a large treasure box (see FIG. 7A). Next, the four pigs work together
The lid of the treasure box is opened, but at the same time, the final variation pattern moves to hide the contents of the treasure box which is a part of the effect image (see FIG. 7B). The contents of the treasure box are hidden so that the player cannot see them, but they are visible to the four pigs that are characters, and the four pigs are surprised by the contents of the treasure box.

Thereafter, the final variable design is stopped and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 7 (c), when the final variable design is stopped and displayed as a design indicating "6", the combination of the symbols of the variable design is deviated. Which is a combination of "7"-"6"-
Since it becomes "7", it becomes out of place, and many snakes emerge from the treasure chest, and four pigs escape. The variable symbol is stopped and displayed at the moved position, but it is possible to observe how the snake is coming out between the numbers or from the upper side.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7 (d), when the final variable symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating "7", the symbol symbol combination of the variable symbols is a predetermined combination "7"-". Since it matches “7”-“7”, it becomes a big hit, and many treasures come out from the treasure chest, which makes four pigs delight. Also in this case, the variable symbol is stopped and displayed at the moved position, but many treasures can be observed between the numbers or from the upper side.

It should be noted that, while the variable display game as shown in FIGS. 7A to 7D is in progress, the tone when explaining the phenomenon visually recognized by the announcer to a large number of viewers or listeners is described. The used voice may be output from the speaker in accordance with the variation of the variation pattern. The contents of this include that it was reached, lost, and that a big hit occurred.

Although not shown in this flow chart, for example, although the game ball is inserted in the starting opening and the variable display game is executed, for example, a large number of times (for example, 5 times).
(00 times, 750 times, 1000 times) If there is a continuous disconnection, this is detected by the control unit and in order to encourage the player, "I am sorry, but this time it also became a disconnection. However, big hits will always occur in the near future, so please do your best and keep hitting. "

FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing the second announce mode processing routine. The second announcement mode is executed by pressing the switch 82 provided on the gaming machine, as described above.

First, the talk number storage table is provided in the RAM 70, and its value is set to 0 (step S15).
1). In this routine, by selecting one of a large number of data, reading out one data, and outputting it from the speaker, the explanation voice concerning the information on the gaming machine is played. Is controlled.

Next, a lottery for selecting one sound data from among a large number of sound data stored in the RAM 70 and the like, which is made up of various information relating to the gaming machine in which the game is being played, is carried out ( Step S152). As described above, when these data are output from the speaker, they flow in a unique tone used when explaining the event visually recognized by the announcer to the viewer or the like. Such lottery can be performed, for example, by assigning numbers to these sound data, sampling random numbers by the control unit, and selecting the sound data of the corresponding numbers. However, data regarding past game machines is
Since it changes depending on the day, time, etc., the CPU 66 obtains information about past game machine data at that time, and then, from the data group stored in the ROM 68 or the like, the situation of the game machine at that time. A plurality of pieces of data matching the above are selected, the data stored in the RAM 70 is used as the data for the lottery, and the data to be output is selected from these data. In the case of playing a voice that explains the actual rate of exit, etc. using specific numbers, the ROM 68 and RA
You may use the data which combined the data regarding the numerical value memorize | stored in M70 grade | etc., And the data which output the audio | voice of description.

Next, the sound data (sound data) won in the lottery is selected and read (step S153). Then, a sound signal is generated from the sound data and transmitted to the speaker 46. As a result, a sound based on the sound data is output from the speaker 46.

[0135] At this time, for example, as the voice played from the speaker 46, "the rate of launch is rising from the day before yesterday and yesterday, and if it is in this condition, big jackpots are likely to occur today,""yesterday, There were some customers who were depressed 1000 times, but today's customers have good skills, so it's unlikely that it will happen. "
It's been in great shape lately, so let's get on with this trend, "
There are quite a few spheres thrown in, but from the biorhythm of this stand, it will begin to appear more and more from now on, let's do our best. "" The last-day sphere rate was extremely good at 200%, and it is still good today. ”,“ Today, I haven't been very busy with the ball launch rate so far, but it's an opportunity from now on ”,“ I don't really get a big hit, but don't lose your power, I'm sure You can skip a home run. "

Thereafter, it is determined whether a predetermined time has passed (step S154). The reason for providing such a determination step is to flow the above description at regular intervals. If it is determined in step S154 that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S154. On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed, the value stored in the talk number storage table is set to 1
Is added and stored again in the talk number storage table (step S155). Therefore, in the first stage, n = 1 is stored in the talk number storage table.

Next, it is determined whether or not n exceeds a predetermined set value N (step S156). The set value N can be appropriately determined, for example, N = 10, N = 15, etc., in consideration of the number of stored data, the time for which the second announce mode processing is continued, and the like.

If it is determined that n does not exceed the predetermined set value N, the process returns to step S152. on the other hand,
When it is determined that n exceeds 16 by exceeding the predetermined set value N (for example, 15), this second announce mode processing routine is ended.

In the above-described embodiment, the switches 81 and 82 for selecting the first announcement mode and the second announcement mode are provided in the gaming machine, and the player appropriately
Although it was supposed to select the announcement mode, for example, when a game ball enters the winning opening or the starting opening, the first announcement mode processing is performed, but on the other hand, the winning opening or the starting opening is played within a certain time. When the ball does not enter, it automatically shifts to the second announcement mode processing, performs a lottery for selecting sound data regarding game machine information, selects and reads out the sound data (voice data) won in the lottery, An embodiment in which a sound signal is generated from sound data and transmitted to the speaker 46 may be adopted (see FIG. 8). However, in this case, the execution of one second announcement mode process ends when one description ends. Therefore, the talk number storage table is not provided, the talk number counting control is not performed, and only the lottery process for selecting the voice data and the output process of the sound data selected by the lottery are performed.

As described above, in the game machine and the method for expressing the effect of the game machine of the present invention, for example, when the game ball enters the starting opening or the like, or when the game ball passes near the ball passage detector, etc. In the above, the announcer informs the player in a tone that explains the game situation while watching the game situation, so the player becomes captivated by the fun of the tone, and the original In addition to the fun of winning a game ball, you can enjoy another game by increasing the fun.

Further, since the player can grasp the game situation without paying attention to the part other than the display part,
It is possible to relax and view the variable designs and effect images displayed on the display unit, and also enjoy the story and the like developed in the effect images in a relaxed manner.

Further, since the player informs the game information such as the jackpot rate, the ball launch rate, the number of jackpots, etc. of the game machine on the day, and the game information such as the past jackpot rate, the ball launch rate, the number of jackpots, etc. Currently, it is possible to obtain sufficient information for determining whether or not to continue to play the gaming machine, and such information is also available when the announcer sees such data. You will be able to enjoy the announcer's talking as it will be announced in an explanatory tone.

In the above-described embodiment, a program for controlling a pachinko game, a program for selecting the announcement mode shown in FIG. 4, a program for executing the announcement mode shown in FIGS. 5 and 8, shown in FIG. The case where the program for executing the variable display game is stored in the ROM 68 or the RAM 70 of the pachinko gaming apparatus 10 is shown, but the pachinko game is performed by the operator operating a terminal communicatively connected to the server. In the case where the configuration is possible, the server and the terminal may have the above-mentioned programs and the data used by these programs.

When the server and the terminal are configured as described above, the server controls the pachinko game control program, the announcement mode selecting program shown in FIG. 4, and FIG. 5 and FIG. The program for executing the announce mode shown and the program for executing the variable display game shown in FIG. 6 are stored in advance, and these programs are transmitted to the terminal at a predetermined timing.

On the other hand, the terminal advances the pachinko game by temporarily storing these transmitted programs and appropriately reading and executing the stored programs. Further, a program for controlling a pachinko game, a program for selecting the announce mode shown in FIG. 4, a program for executing the announce mode shown in FIGS. 5 and 8, a program for executing the variable display game shown in FIG. May be executed on the server side, and the command generated according to the execution result may be transmitted to the terminal device as a control signal or control information. In this case, the terminal selects or generates an image for playing a pachinko game according to the transmitted control signal or control information, and displays the image on the display unit.

In the following description, the game ball image corresponding to the game ball is also called a game ball. Further, the winning opening image and the starting opening image are simply referred to as winning opening and starting opening. Further, the winning opening image and the starting opening image are displayed in an overlapping manner on the game ball image, and it is determined that the gaming ball image is included in the winning opening image or the starting opening image is simply the gaming ball. We also call it the start gate.

FIG. 9 is a front view showing an example of a terminal having the above-mentioned structure. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the terminal device 100 is a general-purpose personal computer, and the input device 1 connected to the terminal device 100.
02, for example, the input operation of the player is input from the keyboard. Further, the control unit 130 of the terminal device 100 includes a CPU 108, a ROM 110, a RAM 112, etc., which will be described later, and a program for controlling a pachinko game and a program for controlling a variable display game are executed in this control unit 130. .

The control unit 130 also has a communication interface circuit 120 (not shown), and the control unit 130 communicates with a server described later via the communication interface circuit 120, and the server The pachinko game is controlled based on the control signal or control information transmitted, the program, and the data, and the variable display game is controlled. Further, a speaker 118 is connected to the control unit 130, so that the speaker 118 can output sound or the like.

Further, on the display device 116 connected to the terminal 100, a game machine image imitating a pachinko game machine as shown in FIG. 9 is displayed, and a pachinko game is played on this game machine image. is there. On the gaming machine image, the display unit 132 in which the variable display game described above is executed is displayed as an image. This display unit 132
In, the image of the design which is the identification information as described above is displayed, or a plurality of winning opening images are displayed.
Also, switches 181 and 1 are provided on the lower right of the game machine image.
The image showing 82 is displayed, and when the switch 181 is clicked, the explanation according to the game situation or the like flows, and when the switch 182 is clicked, the explanation regarding the game machine or the like is given. Also,
If both switches are not clicked, the above-mentioned voice does not play, and only the conventional game is progressed.

As will be described later, when the control unit 130 executes the subroutines shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 and the subroutines shown in FIGS. Information about the displayed gaming machine,
It stores a plurality of voice information using the tone when explaining the event visually recognized by the announcer to a large number of viewers or listeners, and according to the game situation or mechanically, among the stored voice information. One voice information is extracted from the above, and the voice based on the voice information is output from the speaker.

FIG. 10 is a front view showing another example of the terminal. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the component corresponding to the component shown in FIG.

The example of FIG. 10 shows a portable terminal device 140, and the input device 10 provided in the terminal device 140.
2. For example, the input operation of the player is input from the switch. In addition, the control unit 130 (not shown) controls the terminal 140.
Which is provided inside the CPU 10 and will be described later.
8, a ROM 110, a RAM 112, etc., and a program for controlling a pachinko game or a variable display game is executed in the control unit 130.

The control unit 130 also has a communication interface circuit 120 (not shown), and the control unit 130
Communicates with a server, which will be described later, via the communication interface circuit 120, and controls a pachinko game or a variable display game based on a control signal or control information transmitted from the server, a program, or data.

Further, the display device 116 provided on the upper surface of the terminal device 140 is composed of a liquid crystal display panel, and as shown in FIG. 10, a gaming machine image imitating a pachinko gaming machine is displayed, and this gaming machine is displayed. The pachinko game is played on the image. On this gaming machine image, the display unit 13 in which the above-described variable display game is executed
2 is displayed as an image. On the display unit 132, the image of the design which is the identification information as described above is displayed.

When the subroutines shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 and 8 and the subroutines shown in FIGS. 13 to 17 are executed in the control unit 130, the gaming status and the gaming machine displayed on the screen are displayed. With regard to information related to a plurality of audio information using the tone used when explaining the event visually recognized by the announcer to a large number of viewers or listeners, a plurality of stored audio information is stored according to the game situation or mechanically. One voice information is extracted from the voice information, and the voice based on the voice information is output from the speaker.
In the terminal 140, when selecting an announcement mode, for example, one switch may call an announcement mode selection screen and another switch may select one of the announcement modes.

As described above, the terminal 10 shown in FIG.
0, the display device 116 is configured separately from the control unit 130, and various control signals or control information such as a display control signal transmitted from the server is transmitted to the terminal device 100.
The control unit 130 generates a display signal based on the supplied control signal or control information, and supplies the generated display signal to the display device 116.

On the other hand, the terminal device 140 shown in FIG. 10 is configured integrally with the display device 116, and the control signal or control information such as the display control signal transmitted from the server is controlled by the control unit of the terminal device 140. And is supplied to the control unit 130.
Generates a display signal based on the supplied control signal or control information and supplies the generated display signal to the display device 116. The embodiments described below can be applied whether the control unit of the terminal and the display device are separate or integrated.

FIG. 11 shows the terminal 100 or 14 described above.
It is a block diagram showing a configuration of 0 (hereinafter, referred to as a pachinko gaming terminal device). FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a server 80 which is connected to the pachinko gaming terminal device via a communication line and supplies various control signals or control information and data to the pachinko gaming terminal device.

Input device 1 for inputting a player's operation
02, for example, a keyboard and a switch are connected to the interface circuit 104 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100, and the interface circuit 104 is the input / output bus 10.
Connected to 6. C via this input / output bus 106
A data signal or an address signal is input / output to / from the PU 108. The input / output bus 106 has a ROM
110 and RAM 112 are also connected. ROM11
0 and the RAM 112 store a program as will be described later and image data to be displayed on the display device 116.

An interface circuit group 114 is also connected to the input / output bus 106. The interface circuit group 114 includes a display device 116 and a speaker 11.
8 is connected to the interface circuit group 114.
Supplies a display signal and a sound signal to each of the display device 116 and the speaker 118 according to the result of the arithmetic processing in the CPU 108.

A communication interface circuit 120 is also connected to the input / output bus 106. The communication interface circuit 120 is for communicating with a server 80 described later via a communication line such as a public telephone line network or a local area network (LAN).

On the other hand, the server 80, as shown in FIG. 12, has a hard disk drive 88, a CPU 82, and an R.
It is composed of an OM 84, a RAM 86, and a communication interface circuit 90. The hard disk drive 88 executes a program for communicating with the pachinko gaming terminal device, a program for receiving information issued from the pachinko gaming terminal device, a program for controlling the pachinko gaming device, and a variable display game. Store the control program. Communication interface circuit 90
Is a public telephone line network or local area network (L
It is for communicating with the above-mentioned pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 via a communication line such as AN).

In the case of the above-mentioned configuration, the gaming machine image imitating the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 9 or 10 is displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100, and the gaming board surface, Multiple winning holes, holding lamps, decoration lamps, display unit 1 for playing variable display games
An image showing a device such as the display unit 152 for displaying 32 or a normal symbol, or an image showing a game ball is displayed on the display device 116. In the display unit 132 for executing the variable display game, an image of a symbol which is identification information is displayed when the variable display game is executed.

Hereinafter, subroutines executed by the pachinko gaming terminal device and the server will be described with reference to FIGS.
7 shows.

In the following, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 and the server 80 have been activated in advance and are operating steadily. In addition, the CPU 108 described above
The variables used in the CPU 82 and the CPU 82 are assumed to have been initialized to predetermined values. In the following description, the devices such as the starting opening, the winning opening, the ball passage detector, the big winning opening, and the gaming balls are displayed as images on the display device 116.

FIG. 13 shows a pachinko gaming terminal device 100.
Or, it is a flowchart showing a routine for an announcement mode selection (selection of explanation about game situation, explanation about gaming machine, or no explanation) executed in 140.

First, the pachinko game is started by the operation of the player, and the game program is executed (step S300). This game program is a game program that controls a pachinko game, an announcement mode process,
A program for performing variable display game processing is included, and for displaying a gaming machine image imitating a pachinko gaming device, a background image, a variable pattern image, a character image, etc. on the display device 116. It is a thing.

When the game program is executed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, it is detected that the player has operated the input device 102. When it is detected that the player has operated the input device 102, as described above, the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 14 is used.
On the display device 116 of 0, a game machine image imitating a pachinko game machine is displayed, and a display unit 132 for displaying a variable display game is also displayed on this game machine image.

Furthermore, when the player operates the input device 102 to shoot a game ball, an image of the game ball that can be visually recognized as if the game ball moves on the game board surface is displayed on the game machine image.

Next, in the game machine image, as described above, switches 181 and 182 for selecting whether to explain the game situation or the game machine are displayed, and to select the first announcement mode. It is determined whether the switch 181 has been clicked (step S301).

When it is determined that the switch 181 has been clicked, the first announce mode processing is performed (step S302). In the first announce mode process, as will be described in detail later, a description according to the game situation, which imitates the tone spoken by the announcer, is played from the speaker 118.

When it is determined that the switch 181 for selecting the first announcement mode is not pressed, it is determined whether the switch 182 for selecting the second announcement mode is clicked (( Step S
303). When it is determined that the switch 182 is clicked, the second announce mode processing is performed (step S304). In the second announcement mode processing, as will be described in detail later, the speaker 11 describes the past performance of the gaming machine, which mimics the tone spoken by the announcer.
It flows from 8. When it is determined that none of the switches has been pressed, normal processing is performed (step S305), and an explanation imitating the tone spoken by the announcer is not given. It should be noted that this sub-routine is executed in advance for the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140.
Is executed by being called from the control program for controlling the pachinko game, and unless the switches 181 and 182 are clicked, the same processing as the conventional game device is performed.

Next, it is determined whether or not the game is over (step S306). Whether or not the game has ended is determined when it is detected that the player has operated the input device 102 to end the game or when a predetermined number of game balls have been shot on the game board surface. When the game is played, it is determined that the game is over. When it is determined that the game has not ended, the processing is returned to step S300 described above.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the game has ended, a game result indicating the number of game balls shot and the number of game balls refunded, and game end information indicating that the game has ended are transmitted to the server 80. (Step S307), this subroutine is completed.

FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing the above-mentioned first announcement mode processing routine. This routine also serves as a subroutine for detecting a game ball. Note that in the flowchart shown in FIG. 14, steps that perform the same processing as the steps in the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, it is detected whether or not a game ball has entered the winning opening (step S311). For example, in the example shown in FIG. 2 described above, the winning openings are image portions corresponding to the general winning openings 50 and 54a to 54d and the special winning openings 56a to 56d. When it is determined in step S311 that the game ball has entered the winning opening, the sound data (voice data) notifying that (the winning opening entering information) is selected and read (step S312). Then, a sound signal is generated from the sound data and transmitted to the speaker 118. As a result, the speaker outputs a sound based on the sound data.

[0177] At this time, the sound played from the speaker 118 may be, for example, "a ball that has been shot up has slipped between nails and has entered the prize hole", "entered, entered, entered, guide "The ball away from the rail danced over the nails and finally entered the prize hole.""The ball was finely thrown into the strike zone prize hole." As described above, it is desirable that these explanations be given in the tone of live sports coverage. This is because the player can be more excited.

[0178] Further, different sounds may be played depending on the type of the winning opening containing the game ball. For example, the game ball enters the winning opening having a movable piece and the movable piece is open. At the time of playing, a sound such as "A tulip has opened. Then, a number of balls will be sucked into the tulip" will be played, and the special winning opening will be open. When a game ball enters
You may hear a voice saying, "The prize-winning opening has opened wide, and a lot of balls will be sucked into this prize-winning opening." Further, a voice notifying the number of balls that have entered the winning opening may be played in a tone spoken by the announcer.

Next, a process of paying out a predetermined number of game balls according to the type of the winning opening containing the game balls is executed (step S313).

When it is determined in step S311 that the game ball is not in the winning opening, or in step S3
When the processing of S12 and S313 has been executed, it is next determined whether or not a game ball has entered the starting opening (step S31).
4). This starting opening is, for example, the image portion corresponding to the starting opening 44 in the example shown in FIG. 2 described above.

When it is determined in step S314 that a game ball has entered the starting opening, sound data (voice data) notifying that fact (starting opening entry information) is selected and read (step S315). Then, a sound signal is generated from the sound data and transmitted to the speaker 118.

[0182] At this time, as the voice played from the speaker 118, for example, "a ball that seems to pass through the side of the display unit and disappears into the outlet as it is, hop-step-jumps into the start checker completely. ”,“ Jump in, jump in, the ball jumped into the start checker vigorously ”,“ goal, goal, goal, brilliant goal in start checker ”and so on.

Next, it is determined whether or not the number of held variable display games is the same as the upper limit number of held variable display games (step S316). That is, the CPU 108 determines whether or not the number of pieces of lottery data stored in the RAM 112 is the upper limit number.

When it is determined that the number of held variable display games is the same as the upper limit number of held variable display games, information regarding the number of held variable display games and / or the held information is held. Sound data that provides information regarding the maximum number of possible variable display games is selected and read (step S317). Then, a sound signal is generated from the sound data and transmitted to the speaker 118. As a result, the speaker 118 outputs a sound based on the sound data. The number of variable display games that are held is the same as the maximum number of variable display games that can be held, which means that the number of holding balls is the upper limit value and variable display is possible even when the game ball enters the starting opening. A state in which the game is not put on hold.

At this time, the voice output from the speaker is, for example, "unfortunately, the game ball that can be stocked has reached the upper limit value, so it has become impossible to stock", "sorry, the ball that entered the starting mouth Is a useless ball "
Etc. By listening to such a voice, the player can recognize that there is no variable display game that can be held without checking the holding lamp or the like, and without hitting a dead ball, The game can be advanced efficiently.

If it is determined in step S316 that the number of held variable display games is not the same as the maximum number of held variable display games, the CPU 108
The lottery process is executed by the calculation process of (step S31
8). The lottery process is a process for determining whether or not to generate a jackpot state, and the CPU 108, on the basis of the lottery result, in step S200 of the variable display game processing routine described later, sets the combination of the variable symbols to be stopped and displayed. Perform the internal lottery processing that is defined.

Next, it is determined whether or not there is a variable display game in progress (display) (step S319). The variable display game in progress (display) is a variable display game that is currently displayed on the display device 132 and is visible to the player, and before the variable symbol is stopped and displayed. That is, the fact that there is a variable display game in progress (display) means that one game ball has already entered the starting opening and the variable display game processing routine described later is being executed.

At step S319, progress (display)
When it is determined that the variable display game in the middle does not exist, the variable display game described below is executed (step S320).
On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a variable display game in progress (display), the lottery data obtained by executing the lottery process of step S318 is stored in the RAM 112 (step S311). That is, the variable display game to be started has been put on hold.

When the variable display game to be started is put on hold, the sound data that provides information about the number of held variable display games and / or information about the maximum number of held variable display games is selected. Read.
Then, a sound signal is generated from the sound data to generate the speaker 118.
(Step S322). At this time, the sound output from the speaker is, for example, "A wonderful thing, a ball entered the start checker and three reserved balls were stocked", "By the hand of a customer like a heavy-duty slugger." 4 consecutive home runs have been released, but unfortunately any more home runs will be illusory home runs, please wait for a while. ""It's a nice hat trick to start chucker, 4 consecutive goals will be done. Or the like. By listening to such a voice, the player can recognize the remaining number of variable display games that can be held without checking the holding lamp or the like. In addition, it is possible to increase the feeling of excitement by giving such an explanation of the sports live broadcasting style.

When it is determined in step S314 that the game ball is not in the starting opening, or in step S3
When the predetermined processing of 15 to S322 is executed, it is next determined whether or not the game ball has passed the ball passage detector (step S323). Here, when the game ball passes near the ball passage detector, it is determined that the game ball has passed the ball passage detector. This sphere passage detector, for example,
In the example shown in FIG. 2 described above, the ball passage detector 55
It is an image portion corresponding to a and 55b.

In this step S323, when it is determined that the game ball has passed the vicinity of the ball passage detector, the sound data (voice data) notifying that fact (ball passage detector vicinity passage information) is selected and read. Then, a sound signal is generated from the sound data and transmitted to the speaker 118. At this time, the sound output from the speaker is, for example, "Because the ball is detected by the ball detector, the pattern usually starts to change,
"I expect a win,""Oops, the pattern has begun to fluctuate, and when this hits, chances expand greatly, and it is no longer a dream that big hits occur one after another."

Next, as described above, the process of variably displaying the normal symbols on the display device 152 is executed (step S325). Note that, as described above, when the variable display of the normal symbol is stopped and the predetermined symbol is obtained, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven to open the starting port 44, and the starting port 44 is opened. It is easy for game balls to enter.

In this way, steps S302 and S30
In 5, S307, S322, and S324, the announcer looks at the game situation and informs the player in a tone that explains the game situation, such as information that the game ball has entered the winning opening or the starting opening. Therefore, in addition to the fun of getting the original game ball, you can fully enjoy the game, in addition to the fun of getting the original game ball.

Further, since the player can grasp the game situation without paying attention to the parts other than the display part,
It is possible to relax and view the variable designs and effect images displayed on the display unit, and also enjoy the story and the like developed in the effect images in a relaxed manner.

Furthermore, depending on the type of processing, the male voice can be changed to the female voice, and voices having various speaking styles can be played, so that the speaking can be more enjoyed.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for processing the variable display game called and executed in step S320 of the subroutine shown in FIG. In addition, in the flowchart shown in FIG.
Steps that perform the same processing as the steps of the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, the information indicating that this variable subroutine has been called and the variable display game has been started is sent to the server 8
0 (step S61). Next, the image of the variable pattern which is the identification information image required in the variable display game, the background image, the image data to be the character image, the control program, and the like are received from the server 80 (step S62).

Next, the internal lottery process is executed by the arithmetic process of the CPU 108 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S200). This internal lottery process is based on the result of the lottery that determines whether or not the jackpot described above, based on the result of the lottery, all the symbols belonging to the plurality of groups that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed, and the combination of symbols when the symbol is fixed is preset. This is a process to be determined, and as will be described later, the CPU 108 performs the process of variable display and stop display of the symbols so that the symbols are stopped and displayed on the display unit 132 by the combination of the symbols determined by the internal lottery process. .

Next, the control program is executed by the CPU 108, and based on the result, the background image is selected, the screen configuration information of the background image is generated (step S201), and the character image is selected. The screen configuration information of the character image is generated (step S202), and the screen configuration information of the variable symbol that is the identification information is generated (step S203).

Next, it is judged whether or not it is time to stop and display the symbols belonging to one of the three groups (step S204). When it is determined that it is the time to stop and display the symbols, the variable symbol image is selected and the screen configuration information is generated in a mode in which one symbol is stopped and displayed (step S205).

Then, based on the generated screen configuration information, necessary image data is read out from the above-mentioned image data received in step S62, and is displayed as image data to be displayed on the display unit 132, and then displayed. Is displayed on the page (step S206).

By repeating the processes of steps S201 to S206 described above, the normal image including the background image and the character image is displayed on the display unit 132 displayed on the display device 116.

Next, it is determined whether or not all the symbols belonging to the plurality of groups have been stopped and displayed (step S207). When it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets are not stopped and displayed, the process is returned to step S201.

Next, it is determined whether or not there is lottery data stored in the RAM 112 (step S208).
If it is determined that the lottery data stored in the RAM 70 does not exist, it means that there is no held variable display game. Therefore, information indicating that the variable display game has ended,
Also, the result information of the variable display game is transmitted to the server 80 (step S64), and this subroutine is finished.

On the other hand, in step S208, the RAM
When it is determined that the lottery data stored in 112 exists, the held variable display game exists, so the oldest lottery data among the lottery data stored in the RAM 112 is read (step S209), and the process is performed. To step S200. After that, the CPU 108
In step S200, the internal lottery process is executed based on the read out lottery data, and the processes of steps S201 to S207 are repeatedly executed based on the result of the internal lottery process.

The process of step S64 is performed after it is determined in step S208 that the lottery data stored in the RAM 112 exists.
It may be performed before executing the process of.

FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing the second announce mode processing routine. This second announcement mode is executed by clicking the switch 182 provided in the gaming machine, as described above.

First, a talk number storage table is provided in the RAM 112, and its value is set to 0 (step S15).
1). In this routine, by selecting one of a large number of data, reading out one data, and outputting it from the speaker, the explanation voice concerning the information of the gaming machine is played. At this time, the number of explanations given by this talk number storage table is given. Is controlled.

Next, a lottery is performed to select one sound data from among a large number of sound data stored in the RAM 112 and the like, which is data consisting of various information relating to the gaming machine that is playing the game ( Step S152). As described above, when these data are output from the speaker, they flow in a unique tone used when explaining the event visually recognized by the announcer to the viewer or the like. Such lottery can be performed, for example, by assigning numbers to these sound data, sampling random numbers by the control unit, and selecting the sound data of the corresponding numbers. However, data regarding past game machines is
Since it changes depending on the day and time, the CPU 108
After obtaining information about past game machine data at that time, a plurality of data that matches the situation of the game machine at that time is selected from the data group stored in the ROM 110 or the like and stored in the RAM 112. The data will be selected from the data for the lottery and these data. In the case of playing a voice that explains the actual rate of exit, etc. using specific numbers, the ROM 110 or RA
You may use the data which combined the data regarding the numerical value memorize | stored in M112 grade | etc., And the data which output the audio | voice of description.

Next, the sound data (sound data) won in the lottery is selected and read (step S153). Then, a sound signal is generated from the sound data and transmitted to the speaker 118. As a result, the speaker 118 outputs a sound based on the sound data.

[0211] At this time, as the voice played from the speaker 118, for example, "the rate of launch is rising from the day before yesterday and yesterday, and if it is in this condition, big jackpots are likely to occur today", "yesterday, There were some customers who were depressed 1000 times, but I think that today's customers are not so good because they have good skills, "" This platform has been in excellent condition recently, you too. ,
Let's get on with this flow, '' `` There are quite a few balls thrown into this stand, but if you go from the biorhythm of this stand, it will start to go out from now on, let's do our best '', `` 200% of the ball rate yesterday
Very good results, and I expect good results today as well. ''
"Today, I haven't had a very bad run rate so far, but it's an opportunity from now on.""Masu" and the like.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has passed (step S154). The reason for providing such a determination step is to flow the above description at regular intervals. If it is determined in step S154 that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S154. On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed, the value stored in the talk number storage table is set to 1
Is added and stored again in the talk number storage table (step S155). Therefore, in the first stage, n = 1 is stored in the talk number storage table.

Next, it is determined whether or not n exceeds a predetermined set value N (step S156). The set value N can be appropriately determined, for example, N = 10, N = 15, etc., in consideration of the number of stored data, the time for which the second announce mode processing is continued, and the like.

If it is determined that n does not exceed the predetermined set value N, the process returns to step S152. on the other hand,
When it is determined that n exceeds 16 by exceeding the predetermined set value N (for example, 15), this second announce mode processing routine is ended.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed by the server 80 corresponding to the subroutine executed by the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 as shown in FIG. Server 80
Is pre-started, and the subroutine shown in FIG. 17 is called from a pre-executed main routine and executed.

First, it is determined whether or not the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 has received information indicating that the variable display game has started (step S71).
When it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game has started is not received, this subroutine is immediately ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game is started is received, the image of the variable pattern which is the identification information image required in the variable display game, the background image, and the character image are displayed. The following image data, control program, etc. are transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S72). This step S72 corresponds to the processing of step S62 shown in FIG. 15 described above.

Next, it is determined whether or not the information indicating that the variable display game is finished is received (step S75).
The process of step S75 is a process corresponding to the process of step S64 of FIG. 15 described above. Step S75
When it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game is finished is not received in step S7, the processing is performed in step S7.
Return to 5. On the other hand, when it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game is finished is received, this subroutine is finished.

In the case of the above configuration, in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 which is a terminal device,
Based on the game status and information about the gaming machine displayed on the screen, it stores multiple audio information using the tone when explaining the event visually recognized by the announcer to a large number of viewers or listeners. Alternatively, the server 80 stores image data, sound data, a control program, and the like so that one voice information is mechanically extracted from a plurality of stored voice information and a voice based on the voice information is output from a speaker. Is a pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140
The server 80 controls the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal device.

With such a configuration, for example, when the game ball enters the starting opening or the like, or when the game ball passes near the ball passage detector, the announcer gives this information. While watching, it informs the player in a tone that explains the game situation, so in addition to the fun of getting the original game ball, the player is captivated by the fun of the tone. , Another fun is increased and you can fully enjoy the game.

Further, since the player can grasp the game situation without paying attention to the part other than the display part,
It is possible to relax and view the variable designs and effect images displayed on the display unit, and also enjoy the story and the like developed in the effect images in a relaxed manner.

Further, since the player informs the game information such as the jackpot rate, the ball launch rate, the number of jackpots, etc. of the game machine on the day, and the game information such as the past jackpot rate, the ball launch rate, the number of jackpots, etc. Currently, it is possible to obtain sufficient information for determining whether or not to continue to play the gaming machine, and such information is also available when the announcer sees such data. You will be able to enjoy the announcer's talking as it will be announced in an explanatory tone.

In the present invention, as described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 17, a program for controlling a pachinko game and a program for executing a variable display game are stored in the ROM 110 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140. Stored in advance in the server 8 and only various image data and sound data required as the pachinko game progresses
Although it is possible to appropriately transmit from 0, in the present invention, the server 80 causes the server 80 to execute various programs stored in a storage medium such as the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80. 14
0 to supply the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140
Can be configured to execute the program supplied in.

In the case of the above-mentioned structure, the program for executing the pachinko game and various image data are always transmitted from the server 80 before the game is started in the pachinko game terminal device 100 or 140. Therefore, when the program and the image data are updated in the server 80, the player can always enjoy the latest game.

In the case of such a configuration, in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 which is a terminal device, a large number of events visually recognized by the announcer are displayed in the game status and the information about the gaming device displayed on the screen. While storing a plurality of audio information using the tone when explaining to the viewer or listener, depending on the game situation, or mechanically,
Image data and sound data programs can be read by a computer such as the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80 so that one voice information is extracted from the stored plurality of voice information and the voice based on the voice information is output from the speaker. It is stored in various storage media.

Further, in the present invention, only the game program for controlling the pachinko game and the program for executing the variable display game are transmitted from the server 80, and the image data and the sound data are the pachinko game terminal device 100 or 14.
It is also possible to have a configuration in which necessary image data and sound data that are stored in advance in the ROM 110 of 0 are read out from the ROM 110 as appropriate.

Further, when the variable display game is started, the control program for executing the variable display game is always downloaded, so that the player can enjoy the latest variable display game, and the image data and sound data can be enjoyed. Since it does not need to be downloaded, the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140
In, the effect image can be displayed promptly, and the sound corresponding to the game situation can be promptly output from the speaker 118.

Furthermore, in the present invention, the server 80 stores programs such as a program for controlling a pachinko game and a program for executing a variable display game,
Image data required for a pachinko game or a variable display game is stored in the ROM 1 of the pachinko game terminal device 100 or 140.
It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which 10 is stored. At this time, the server 80 performs the progress of the pachinko game, and the pachinko game terminal device 100 or 140 selects an image according to the control signal or the control information transmitted in accordance with the progress of the pachinko game performed in the server 80, The selected image will be displayed on the display device 116.

In the case of such a configuration, in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 which is a terminal device, a large number of events visually recognized by the announcer are displayed in the game status and the information about the gaming device displayed on the screen. While storing a plurality of audio information using the tone when explaining to the viewer or listener, depending on the game situation, or mechanically,
The server 80 causes the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 to extract one piece of voice information from a plurality of stored voice information and output a voice based on the voice information from a speaker.
Or, it controls 140.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 13 to FIG. 17 described above, only in the display portion 132 displayed on the image of the gaming machine simulating the pachinko gaming machine displayed on the display device 116, the variable symbol is displayed. Image, background image,
Although the case where a character image is displayed is shown, an image of a variable design, a background image, and
A character image may be displayed.

[0231]

According to the present invention, for example, when a game ball enters the starting port or the like, or when the game ball passes near the ball passage detector, the announcer indicates the game status. While watching, it informs the player in a tone that explains the game situation, so the player is captivated by the fun of the tone and in addition to the fun of acquiring the original game ball, There is more fun and you can fully enjoy the game.

Further, the player can grasp the game situation without paying attention to the portion other than the display portion.
It is possible to relax and view the variable designs and effect images displayed on the display unit, and also enjoy the story and the like developed in the effect images in a relaxed manner.

Further, since the player informs the game information such as the jackpot rate, the ball launch rate, the number of jackpots, etc. of the game machine on the day, and the game information such as the past jackpot rate, the ball launch rate, the number of jackpots, etc. Currently, it is possible to obtain sufficient information for determining whether or not to continue to play the gaming machine, and such information is also available when the announcer sees such data. You will be able to enjoy the announcer's talking as it will be announced in an explanatory tone.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view schematically showing a pachinko gaming apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view schematically showing a game board surface of the pachinko game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of a pachinko gaming machine that is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of an announcement mode selection process executed in the pachinko gaming apparatus.

5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a first announce mode process executed in step S12 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 4 in the pachinko gaming apparatus.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a variable display game process executed in step S110 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 in the pachinko gaming apparatus.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an image of an effect screen according to the present invention.

8 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a second announce mode process executed in step S14 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 4 in the pachinko gaming apparatus.

FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing an example of a pachinko gaming terminal.

FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing another example of a pachinko gaming terminal.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of a pachinko gaming terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of a server which is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14: Pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140
6 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for performing a first announcement mode process executed in FIG.

FIG. 15: Pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140
11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for performing a variable display game process executed in FIG.

FIG. 16: Pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140
6 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for performing a second announcement mode process executed in step S4.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine that is executed by the server 80 that is an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Pachinko gaming device (gaming machine) 20 top plate 22 Lower plate 23 Storage dish 32 Display device (display unit) 38 Grand Prize Winners 60 control circuit 66 CPU (control unit) 64 I / O bus 68 ROM 70 RAM 80 servers 81, 82 switch 100 Pachinko gaming terminal device (terminal) 132 display 140 Pachinko game terminal device (terminal)

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A display unit, which is provided on a game board and displays a screen image showing a variable display game relating to a player's profit,
A storage unit for storing at least voice information for outputting a voice, a control unit for transmitting a voice signal to a speaker based on at least the voice information, and a unit for converting the transmitted voice signal into a voice and outputting the voice. A gaming machine provided with a speaker, wherein the storage unit is a game situation and information about the gaming machine, and uses a plurality of tones to explain a phenomenon visually recognized by an announcer to a large number of viewers or listeners. While storing voice information, the control unit extracts one voice information from the plurality of voice information according to the game situation or mechanically, and outputs a voice based on the voice information from the speaker. A gaming machine characterized by outputting. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the tone when explaining the event visually recognized by the announcer to a large number of viewers or listeners is the tone of live sports broadcasting. 3. A display unit provided on a game board, on which a screen image showing a variable display game relating to a player's profit is displayed.
A storage unit that stores at least voice information for outputting voice, a control unit that transmits a voice signal to a speaker based on at least the voice information, and a converter that converts the transmitted voice signal into voice and outputs the voice. A method of expressing an effect on a gaming machine provided with a speaker, wherein the storage unit provides a tone when explaining an event visually recognized by an announcer to a large number of viewers or listeners based on a gaming situation and information about the gaming machine. While storing a plurality of voice information used, the control unit, according to the game situation, or mechanically, to extract one voice information from the plurality of the voice information, voice based on the voice information Is output from the speaker. 4. A screen image consisting of a moving image, a static image or an image obtained by combining these images is displayed as appropriate according to the game situation of the gaming machine, and audio information for outputting audio is stored and the audio information is stored. A computer-readable storage medium that stores a control program that outputs a sound based on a game situation and information about the gaming machine displayed on the screen. While storing a plurality of voice information utilizing the tone when explaining to the listener, depending on the game situation, or mechanically, one voice information is extracted from the stored plurality of voice information, A computer-readable storage medium, which is configured to output a sound based on the sound information from a speaker. 5. An image showing a gaming machine or a part thereof is displayed as a screen image on each terminal, and at least audio information for outputting audio is stored, and each terminal has the audio information based on the audio information. A server that outputs a sound according to a game situation from a speaker, which is used for explaining a phenomenon visually recognized by an announcer to a large number of viewers or listeners with information about the game situation and the game machine displayed on the screen. While storing multiple voice information using tone,
According to the game situation or mechanically, one voice information is extracted from the plurality of stored voice information, and the terminal is controlled to output a voice based on the voice information from a speaker. A server characterized by.