JP2004130117A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which is excellent in amusement to attract the interest of a game player. <P>SOLUTION: A sound effect synthesizing outputting device 100 can form and output sound effects K by synchronously synthesizing a first melody ML1 by a sinusoidal wave, and a second melody ML2 which is at least one part melody of the first melody ML1 and by a rectangular wave. Such sound effects K become an intermediate and clear sound, i.e., a sound leaving an impression as a clear sound while leaving an impression as a beautiful sound. Therefore, the game player can beautifully and clearly hear the sound effects K even under a noisy environment of a game place (hall), and more fun can be provided in a game performance by the sound effects K. Thus, the amusement can be increased, and the game machine which is excellent in amusement to attract the interest of the game player can be provided. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

This invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a typical example of a game machine. In this pachinko machine, for example, when a ball wins at a start port provided on a game board (start winning), a symbol displayed on a variable display device in the game board starts to fluctuate and stops after a predetermined time has elapsed. It is known that when the pattern of the symbol is a predetermined jackpot symbol, the player enters a jackpot state in which the player can acquire a large number of pitches. Such a pachinko machine is provided with a speaker that outputs a sound effect, and outputs a sound effect according to the state of the game (for example, see Patent Document 1).
JP-A-2002-35229

However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problem.

That is, in the conventional pachinko machine, in order to provide a player with a high-quality sound effect at the time of a game, a high-quality sound effect (a sound effect that gives an impression as a beautiful sound) comprising a predetermined melody (melody). May be output from a speaker, but such a sound effect is greatly affected by the noise environment of a game hall (a so-called hall) in which a plurality of pachinko machines are installed, that is, the sound effect is drowned out by the noise of the hall. As a result, there is a problem that it is difficult for the player to hear the sound, and even if a high-quality sound effect is generated, the sound effect cannot be suitably supplied to the player and the sound effect cannot be improved.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that is attractive and interesting to a player.

The present invention has the following configuration in order to achieve such an object.

That is, an invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine for reproducing and outputting a sound effect related to a game effect, wherein a first melody by a sine wave and a second melody by at least a part of the first melody and a rectangular wave are provided. And synthesizing the melody in synchronism to generate and output a sound effect.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the sound effect synthesizing means outputs the first melody by a sine wave and the second melody by at least a part of the first melody and by a rectangular wave. Since the melody and the melody are combined and the sound effect is generated and output, the sound effect can be generated and output by synthesizing the first melody with the sine wave and the second melody with the rectangular wave. Such a sound effect is not a sound due to only a sine wave (a sound that gives only the impression of a beautiful sound) nor a sound due to only a square wave (a sound that is not drowned out by noise, so-called electronic sound), but an intermediate and clear sound. , That is, a sound that leaves a clear sound impression while leaving a clear sound impression. Therefore, the player can hear the sound effect clearly and clearly even in the noise environment of the game hall where the gaming machine is installed, the so-called hall, and it is possible to make the game effect more interesting by such sound effect, Interestingness can be further improved. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is attractive and interesting to the player.

The “sound effects related to gaming effects” referred to in the present specification include various sounds and music that are emitted in the standby state and the use state (normal, reach, big hit state, etc.) of the gaming machine, and various combinations of those sounds. Sound. In addition, the term “first melody based on a sine wave” referred to in the present specification refers to various types of waveforms in which the tone color waveform finally generated as the first melody is a waveform other than a rectangular wave (for example, a wind instrument, a keyboard instrument, or the like). The "second melody by a rectangular wave" means that the finally generated tone color waveform is a rectangular wave.

This specification also discloses the following inventions relating to gaming machines.

(1) In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine, wherein the second melody is at least a part of a melody obtained by raising or lowering the first melody by an octave and is based on a square wave.

According to the invention described in the above (1), the second melody is at least a part of the melody obtained by raising or lowering the first melody by an octave, and is based on a square wave. It is possible to generate and output a sound effect combining the first melody and at least a part of the melody obtained by raising or lowering the first melody by an octave and being composed of a second melody with a rectangular wave. Such a sound effect is neither a sound due to only a sine wave (a sound that only has a beautiful sound impression) nor a sound due to only a square wave (a sound that is not drowned out by noise, so-called electronic sound). The sound will be open voicing, that is, it will leave the impression of a beautiful sound, but will also leave the impression of a clear and spacious sound. Therefore, the player can hear the sound effect clearly and clearly even in the noise environment of the game hall where the gaming machine is installed, the so-called hall, and it is possible to make the game effect more interesting by such sound effect, Interestingness can be further improved. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is attractive and interesting to the player.

(2) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or in the gaming machine according to (1),
The sound effect synthesizing output means includes a first sound source section for reproducing the first melody from a storage section for storing the first melody by a sine wave in advance, and at least a part of the first melody using a rectangular wave. A second melody that generates a second melody, and a first melody from the first melody portion and a second melody from the second melody portion are synchronized and synthesized to generate a sound effect. A gaming machine comprising: a combining output section for outputting the result.

According to the invention described in the above (2), the sound effect synthesizing output means includes: a first sound source section for reproducing the first melody from a storage section for storing the first melody by a sine wave in advance; A second melody that is used to generate a second melody that is at least a part of the first melody, and synchronizes the first melody from the first melody section with the second melody from the second melody section. And a synthesizing output unit for generating and outputting a sound effect by synthesizing. Therefore, the effects as described above can be obtained. The first sound source unit is a sound source of a recording type in which a first melody by a sine wave is recorded in a reproduction sound format in advance, and when a sound generation command is received, the sound is read out and reproduced and output. The second sound source unit generates a second melody using a rectangular wave, that is, pre-records a second melody using a rectangular wave in a reproduction sound format, and upon receiving a sounding instruction, reads out the same and reproduces and outputs it. Instead of a sound source of the recording type, the second melody is generated using a rectangular wave when receiving a pronunciation command. Therefore, the recording capacity for previously recording and recording the second melody in the reproduced sound format can be reduced to zero.

(3) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or in the gaming machine according to (1),
The sound effect synthesizing output means includes: a first sound source unit that reproduces the first melody from a first storage unit that previously stores the first melody by a sine wave; and at least one of the first melody by a rectangular wave. A second melody that reproduces the second melody from a second storage unit that previously stores a second melody, and a first melody from the first melody portion and a second melody from the second melody portion. A synthesizing unit for synchronizing and synthesizing the melody of the second melody and generating and outputting a sound effect.

According to the invention described in the above (3), the sound effect synthesizing output means includes: a first sound source unit that reproduces the first melody from the first storage unit that stores the first melody by a sine wave in advance; A second sound source for reproducing the second melody from a second storage unit that stores in advance a second melody that is at least a part of the first melody by a wave, and a first melody from the first sound source unit And a synthesizing output section for synchronizing and synthesizing the second melody from the second sound source section to generate and output a sound effect. The first sound source unit reads out the first melody from the first storage unit in which the first melody by the sine wave is stored in advance and reproduces and outputs the first melody by the sine wave. It is a recording-type sound source that records and receives a sounding command, reads it out, and outputs it. The second sound source unit reads out the second melody from the second storage unit in which the second melody based on the square wave is stored in advance and reproduces and outputs the second melody. It is a recording-type sound source that records and receives a sounding command, reads it out, and outputs it. As described above, even when a sound source of a recording format is employed as the first and second sound source units (a sound source of a complete recording type), the above-described intermediate and clear sound effect can be obtained. In the so-called hall noise environment, the player can clearly and clearly hear the sound effects, and the sound effects can make the game performance more interesting and further enhance the interest. . As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is attractive and interesting to the player.

(4) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or in the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
The synthesis output unit includes a synthesis ratio changing unit that changes a volume synthesis ratio of a first melody from the first sound source unit and a second melody from the second sound source unit. Gaming machine.

According to the invention described in (4), the synthesis output unit changes the volume synthesis ratio of the first melody from the first sound source unit and the second melody from the second sound source unit. , It is possible to change the volume synthesis ratio of the first melody by the sine wave and the second melody by the square wave, and not only to obtain the above-mentioned intermediate and clear sound effect, However, it is possible to generate various sound effects that have the same melody but give a different impression. In other words, a sound effect synthesized by reducing the volume synthesis ratio of the sound of the square wave with respect to the sound of the sine wave (a sound that has a clear impression while leaving a large impression as a beautiful sound) From, the sound effect synthesized by increasing the volume synthesis ratio of the square wave sound to the sine wave sound (the sound with a smaller impression as a clean sound and a larger impression as a clear sound) Various sound effects can be generated. As a result, it is possible to use various sound effects having different impressions in accordance with the game state while having the same melody, to improve the effect effect by the sound effects, and to obtain a highly entertaining gaming machine. it can.

(5) In the gaming machine according to (4),
The synthesis ratio changing means sets the volume of the second melody from the second sound source unit to n% (0 <n ≦ 100) when the volume of the first melody from the first sound source unit is set to 100%. %) To change the volume synthesis ratio.

According to the invention described in the above (5), when the volume of the first melody from the first sound source unit is set to 100%, the synthesis ratio changing unit sets the volume of the second melody from the second sound source unit. Is changed to n% (0 <n ≦ 100%) to change the sound volume synthesis ratio. Therefore, the sound effect synthesized by reducing the sound volume synthesis ratio of the sound by the square wave with respect to the sound by the sine wave (the sound effect as a beautiful sound) From a sound with a clear impression and a small impression while leaving a large impression), a sound effect synthesized by increasing the volume synthesis ratio of a square wave sound to a sine wave sound (a beautiful sound Various sound effects can be generated until the impression becomes smaller and the impression as a clear sound becomes larger.

(6) In the gaming machine according to (4),
The synthesis ratio changing means sets the volume of the first melody from the first sound source unit to n% (0 <n ≦ 100) when the volume of the second melody from the second sound source unit is set to 100%. %) To change the volume synthesis ratio.

According to the invention described in the above (6), when the volume of the second melody from the second sound source unit is set to 100%, the synthesis ratio changing unit sets the volume of the first melody from the first sound source unit. Is changed to n% (0 <n ≦ 100%) to change the volume synthesis ratio. Therefore, the sound effect synthesized by increasing the volume synthesis ratio of the sine wave sound to the rectangular wave sound (the sound effect as a beautiful sound) The effect sound was synthesized by reducing the volume synthesis ratio of the sine wave sound to the square wave sound (the sound as a clear sound). Various sound effects can be generated up to a sound which has almost no impression and only a clear sound is increased.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (4) to (6),
The synthesis ratio changing means changes the volume synthesis ratio when synthesizing the first melody from the first sound source unit and the second melody from the second sound source unit. Gaming machine.

According to the invention described in the above (7), the synthesis ratio changing means changes the volume synthesis ratio when synthesizing the first melody from the first sound source unit and the second melody from the second sound source unit. Since it changes, the sound effect generated by synthesizing the sound of the sine wave and the sound of the square wave can be changed to a sound that gives a different impression from the middle of the sound, and the sound effect with more enhanced effect It can be generated, and a highly entertaining gaming machine can be obtained.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (4) to (6),
A gaming machine, wherein the combination ratio changing means changes a sound volume combination ratio according to a type of a game effect.

According to the invention described in (8), since the synthesis ratio changing unit changes the volume synthesis ratio according to the type of the game effect, the sound effect with the changed volume synthesis ratio according to the type of the game effect is generated. be able to. That is, various sound effects that have the same melody but give a different impression can be generated according to the type of the game effect. Therefore, a sound effect with a further enhanced effect can be generated, and a highly entertaining gaming machine can be obtained.

(9) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or in the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8),
The gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

According to the gaming machine described in the above (9), a pachinko machine which can make the player hear the sound effect clearly and clearly even in the noisy environment of the hall and which is excellent in interest and interest of the player is provided. Can be provided. The pachinko machine has an operation handle as a basic configuration, and a ball as a game medium is fired in a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operation gate) to the operation port, there is a case where identification information (symbol or the like) dynamically displayed on the display device is fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special game state occurs, the variable winning means (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined mode so that the ball can win, and a value corresponding to the winning number is obtained. A value (including data written on a magnetic card as well as a prize ball) is given.

(10) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or in the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8),
The gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine.

According to the gaming machine described in the above (10), a slot machine which can make the player hear the sound effect clearly and clearly even in the noisy environment of the hall, and which is excellent in interest and interest of the player is provided. Can be provided. Note that the basic configuration of the slot machine is as follows: "variable display means for determining and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of pieces of identification information is provided for operating the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). The dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. A game machine having special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time is the specific identification information. In this case, coins and medals are typical examples of the game medium.

(11) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or in the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8),
A gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine.

According to the gaming machine described in the above (11), a pachinko machine which can make a player hear sound effects clearly and clearly even in a noisy environment of a hall and is excellent in interest and interest to the player. And a slot machine can be provided. As a basic configuration of the united product, there is provided an identification information change display unit for dynamically displaying an identification information sequence including a plurality of identification information and then confirming and displaying the identification information. ), The dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. A special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium. A game machine that requires a predetermined number of balls at the start of the dynamic display of the identification information and is paid out when the special game state occurs.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the sound effect synthesizing output means synchronizes the first melody with a sine wave and the second melody with a rectangular wave which is at least a part of the first melody. Since the first melody by the sine wave and the second melody by the rectangular wave are combined, the sound effect can be generated and output. Such a sound effect is not only a sine wave sound but also a square wave only sound, it is an intermediate and clear sound.In other words, while leaving the impression as a beautiful sound, the impression as a clear sound The remaining sound. Therefore, the player can hear the sound effect clearly and clearly even in the noise environment of the game hall where the gaming machine is installed, the so-called hall, and it is possible to make the game effect more interesting by such sound effect, Interestingness can be further improved. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is attractive and interesting to the player.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

In this embodiment, a pachinko machine, which is a kind of a ball-and-ball game machine, is described as an example of a game machine, in particular, a first-type pachinko game machine. Note that it is naturally possible to use the present invention for other gaming machines such as a third-type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as a right), a coin gaming machine, and a slot machine.

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of a game board of the pachinko machine, and FIG. 3 illustrates an electrical connection of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment. FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine P of the first embodiment includes a game board 1, an upper tray 2 and a lower tray 3 for storing balls, and a firing handle 4 for firing balls to the game board 1. And a main controller 70 (see FIG. 3) for controlling the entire pachinko machine P. The game board 1 is covered with a transparent plate 1b made of glass fitted into the front frame 1a.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 has a normal symbol display device 32 arranged at the center upper portion of the game board 1, and a normal symbol arranged at the left and right portions of the game board 1 to detect the passage of a ball. Normal symbol display device operation gates 34a and 34b having starting port switches 36a and 36b, a special symbol display device 40 arranged below the ordinary symbol display device 32, and a special symbol display device 40 arranged below the special symbol display device 40. A starting port 42 having a special symbol starting port switch 44 for detecting a winning of a ball, a tulip-type ordinary electric accessory 46 attached to the starting port 42 and capable of being opened and closed, and disposed below the starting port 42. Big winning opening 50 that can be opened and closed, four normal winning openings 60a to 60d arranged in total at the lower left and right sides of the game board 1, and an outro 69 as a collecting opening for collecting a ball that did not enter any of the winning openings. And Eteiru.

The ordinary symbol display device 32 includes symbols 32a and 32b of "O" and "X" which are variably displayed by switching the lighting of a lamp (not shown) provided behind, and symbols "O" and "X". It is provided with four ordinary symbol change holding lamps 33a to 33d arranged above the symbols 32a and 32b. The symbols 32a and 32b of "O" and "X" are started to be displayed when the ball has passed through the normal symbol display device operation gates 34a and 34b. The variable display is ended in a state where one of the symbols 32a and 32b of "x" is turned on. The normal symbol change holding lamps 33a to 33d are turned on each time the ball passes the normal symbol display device operation gates 34a and 34b during the change display of the symbols 32a and 32b of "O" and "X" by the ordinary symbol display device 32. Are turned on one by one in order from the left side, and are turned off in the reverse order of the lighting each time the change display of the symbols 32a and 32b of "O" and "X" by the normal symbol display device 32 is started. The number of passes through the normal symbol display device operation gates 34a and 34b during the display is shown as the number of reserved balls up to a maximum of four times.

The tulip-type ordinary electric accessory 46 provided at the starting port 42 is indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2 as a hit when the variation display by the ordinary symbol display device 32 is stopped at the symbol 32a of “O”. Thus, the opening is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds).

The special symbol display device 40 is configured as a display device such as a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by the display control device 90 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the special symbol display device 40 is composed of three columns of a left column L, a middle column M, and a right column R, and each column includes three symbols of an upper symbol, a middle symbol, and a lower symbol in order from the top. Is displayed, and the display is fluctuated vertically from top to bottom. The display control device 90 variably displays a series of symbols in each of the left column L, the middle column M, and the right column R when detecting that the ball has entered the starting opening 42. A series of symbols is composed of a main symbol (for example, a mahjong tile) and a sub symbol (for example, a dice), and the main symbol and the sub symbol are displayed in a cyclic manner from top to bottom. In the middle row M and the right row R, the display order of the series of symbols is as follows: a main symbol consisting of "10,000" mahjong tiles, a sub-design consisting of dice, a main symbol consisting of "20,000" mahjong tiles, and a dice. , A main pattern consisting of mahjong tiles "San", a sub pattern consisting of dice, a mahjong tile "Shiman" main pattern, a sub pattern consisting of dice, and a mahjong tile "50,000" Main pattern, sub-pattern consisting of dice, main pattern consisting of mahjong tiles "60,000", sub-pattern consisting of dice, main pattern consisting of mahjong tiles, "seven thousand", sub-pattern consisting of dice, mahjong tile "eight" Main pattern consisting of "man", sub pattern consisting of dice, main pattern consisting of mahjong tiles "90,000", sub pattern consisting of dice, main pattern consisting of mahjong tiles with a dragon, sub pattern consisting of dice, mahjong tiles The main design consisting of "", the sub-design consisting of dice, The main design consisting of a "medium" of Suzumepai, is the order that is, in ascending order of the sub-pattern consisting of a dice, returns to the main symbol consists of a "Ichiyorozu" again after this Mahjong tiles. On the other hand, in the left column L, a similar series of symbols is displayed, but the display order is not the ascending order but the descending order. Then, the variable display is stopped in the order of the left column L, the right column R, and the middle column M, and the main line is displayed in any one of the horizontal upper row L1, the horizontal center row L2, the horizontal lower row L3, the diagonally upper right column L4, and the diagonally upper left column L5. When the symbols are completed, a special game video is displayed as a jackpot.

The game board 1 is provided with four special symbol change holding lamps 41a to 41d between the ordinary symbol display device 32 and the special symbol display device 40. The special symbol change holding lamps 41a to 41d are used when the ball is started during the change display of the left column L, the middle column M, and the right column R by the special symbol display device 40 or during the display of the special game video. Each time a prize is awarded, the light is turned on one by one from the left side, and is turned off in the reverse order of the lighting each time the variable display of the left row L, the middle row M, and the right row R by the special symbol display device 40 is started. In this way, the number of balls won in the starting port 42 during the fluctuation display or during the display of the special game moving image is indicated as the number of reserved balls up to a maximum of four.

The special winning opening 50 is normally in a closed state in which the ball is not received. In a big hit, the open state and the normal closed state in which the large winning opening driving device 52 shown in FIG. It is driven to be repeated based on the conditions. The big winning opening 50 has a 10 count switch 54 (see FIG. 3) for counting the winning of the ball, and a V count switch for detecting that the ball has won a V zone 56 provided on the right side of the big winning opening 50. 58 (see FIG. 3).

In addition to the above, the game board 1 has a rail 62 for guiding a shot ball on an arc, lamp windmills 64a and 64b disposed on left and right shoulders for guiding to the center of the game board 1, and a normal symbol display device operation. Windmills 66a, 66b arranged near the gates 34a, 34b, and a plurality of indicators 68a, 68b mounted on both sides of the special symbol display device 40 are also mounted. In addition, in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, illustration of a plurality of nails for guiding and playing a ball to enhance its playability is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main control device 70 includes a one-chip microcomputer 71 and a power supply circuit 73 for supplying power to the one-chip microcomputer 71. The one-chip microcomputer 71 includes a CPU 72 for performing arithmetic processing, a ROM 74 for storing various processing programs, a RAM 76 for temporarily storing data, and a clock circuit 78 for outputting a rectangular wave of a predetermined frequency. It is housed inside. The CPU 72, the ROM 74, the RAM 76, and the clock circuit 78 are connected to an input / output processing circuit 80 by a bus 82. The main control device 70 includes a passing signal from the normal symbol starting port switches 36a and 36b, a starting signal from the special symbol starting port switch 44, a count signal from the 10 count switch 54, and a V signal from the V count switch 58. A signal and an input signal from another input device 88 such as a normal winning switch and a prize ball counting switch are input via the input / output processing circuit 80. In addition, from the main control device 70, a drive signal to the normal symbol display device 32, a drive signal to the special winning opening drive device 52, and a normal symbol change holding lamps 33a to 33d and special symbol change holding lamps 41a to 41d. , A drive signal to the ordinary electric accessory 46, a control signal to the audio control device 84 to which the speaker 86 is connected, and a display signal to the display control device 90 that controls display of the special symbol display device 40. Control signals and the like are output via the input / output processing circuit 80.

Here, the configuration, which is one of the features of the present invention, will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the sound effect synthesizing output device 100 of the first embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a first melody using a sine wave and a second melody using a rectangular wave. . As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine P of the first embodiment includes a sound control device 84 for reproducing and outputting a sound effect related to a game effect from a speaker 86 based on an instruction from the main control device 70. ing. Various sounds, such as voice, music, or a combination thereof, can be given as sound effects related to game effects.

As shown in FIG. 5, the voice control device 84 synchronizes and synthesizes the first melody ML1 with a sine wave and the second melody ML2 with the same melody as the first melody ML1 but with a rectangular wave. And a sound effect synthesis output device 100 for generating and outputting a sound effect K.

The sound effect synthesis output apparatus 100 includes an ADPCM (Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation) sound source 102 that generates a first melody ML1 using a sine wave, and a melody that is the same as the first melody ML1 using a rectangular wave. Synthesized sound generator (SSG) sound source 110 that generates the second melody ML2, the first melody ML1 from the ADPCM sound source 102, and the second melody ML2 from the SSG sound source 110 are synchronized and synthesized. A synthesis output unit 120 that generates and outputs a sound effect K.

As shown in FIG. 6, it is assumed that the first melody ML1 based on the sine wave is, for example, a melody called "Dremi Faso", and each sound is a quarter note. Further, it is assumed that the second melody ML2 based on the rectangular wave is, for example, the same melody as the first melody ML1 called “Dremi Faso”.

The ADPCM sound source 102 reproduces the first melody ML1 based on the sine wave in a reproduction sound format from the memory 104 serving as a storage unit that stores the first melody ML1 based on the sine wave in advance. It is a recording-type sound source that records and receives a sounding command, reads it out, and outputs it. Further, the SSG sound source 110 generates the second melody ML2 using the rectangular wave, that is, when the second melody ML2 based on the rectangular wave is recorded in a reproduction sound format in advance and receives a sound generation command, the second melody ML2 is read out. It is not a recording-type sound source that reproduces and outputs, but a type that generates the second melody ML2 using a rectangular wave when receiving a sounding command. Therefore, the recording capacity for previously recording and recording the second melody ML2 in the reproduced sound format is zero.

The ADPCM sound source 102 is a sound source capable of reproducing various sounds sampled, such as wind instruments and stringed instruments, with high quality. The SSG sound source 110 is a sound source that can generate a so-called electronic sound (pico-piko sound).

Returning to FIG. 5, the synthesis output unit 120 includes a synthesis ratio changing unit 130 that changes the volume synthesis ratio of the first melody ML1 from the ADPCM sound source 102 and the second melody ML2 from the SSG sound source 110. . The synthesis ratio changing unit 130 includes a volume adjusting unit 132 that adjusts the volume of the first melody ML1 from the ADPCM sound source 102, and a volume adjusting unit 134 that adjusts the volume of the second melody ML2 from the SSG sound source 110. ing.

Furthermore, the synthesis output unit 120 includes a first melody ML1 from the ADPCM sound source 102 whose volume has been adjusted by the volume adjustment unit 132 and a second melody ML2 from the SSG sound source 110 whose volume has been adjusted by the volume adjustment unit 134. Is provided. As shown in FIG. 6, the above-mentioned “Doremi Faso” as the first melody ML1 from the ADPCM sound source 102 and the above-mentioned “Doremi Faso” as the second melody ML2 from the SSG sound source 110 are synchronized with the mixer 140. Are mixed by the mixer 140, and “DREMIFASO” in which the sound from the ADPCM sound source 102 and the sound from the SSG sound source 110 are synthesized is output from the mixer 140 and reproduced and output from the speaker 86.

For example, when the volume of the first melody ML1 from the ADPCM sound source 102 is set to 100%, the synthesis ratio changing unit 130 sets the volume of the second melody ML2 from the SSG sound source 110 to n% (where 0 <n). ≦ 100%) to change the volume synthesis ratio. Specifically, the volume of the first melody ML1 from the ADPCM sound source 102 is set to a predetermined volume by the volume adjustment unit 132 on the ADPCM sound source 102 side. That is, this state is also a state in which the volume of the first melody ML1 from the ADPCM sound source 102 is set to 100%. Then, the volume of the second melody ML2 from the SSG sound source 110 is set to n% (where 0 <n ≦ 100%) by the volume adjusting unit 134 on the SSG sound source 110 side.

For example, when the volume of the first melody ML1 from the ADPCM sound source 102 is 100% and the volume of the second melody ML2 from the SSG sound source 110 is close to 100%, the first melody from the ADPCM sound source 102 The impression of ML1 (impression as a clean sound) is significantly reduced, and the impression of the second melody ML2 from the SSG sound source 110 (impression as a clear sound) is twice the impression of the first melody ML1. The sound becomes slow. Further, when the volume of the first melody ML1 from the ADPCM sound source 102 is set to 100% and the volume of the second melody ML2 from the SSG sound source 110 is close to 0%, the second melody from the SSG sound source 110 is set. The impression of ML2 (impression as a clear sound) is almost lost, and the impression of the first melody ML1 from the ADPCM sound source 102 (impression as a beautiful sound) is greatly increased.

For this reason, preferably, the volume of the first melody ML1 from the ADPCM sound source 102 is set to 100%, and the volume of the second melody ML2 from the SSG sound source 110 is set to n% (where 0 <n ≦ 60%). Is preferred. As the volume of the second melody ML2 from the SSG sound source 110 is increased, the impression of the first melody ML1 (impression as a beautiful sound) from the ADPCM sound source 102 is reduced, and the second melody ML2 from the SSG sound source 110 is reduced. The impression of the second melody ML2 (impression as a clear sound) is conspicuous.

(4) The composition ratio changing unit 130 changes the volume composition ratio according to the type of the game effect. In the first embodiment, for example, two types of game effects, normal reach and super reach, will be described as examples of game effects. It is assumed that the normal reach and the super reach both use the same melody and employ sound effects K that differ only in the volume synthesis ratio as described later.

First, in the case of normal reach, for example, if the volume of the first melody ML1 from the ADPCM sound source 102 is 100% and the volume of the second melody ML2 from the SSG sound source 110 is n = 20%), the ADPCM sound source The effect that the impression of the first melody ML1 (impression as a clean sound) from 102 is slightly strong and the impression of the second melody ML2 (impression as a clear sound) from the SSG sound source 110 is slightly weak The sound K is obtained.

In the case of super reach, for example, if the volume of the first melody ML1 from the ADPCM sound source 102 is 100% and the volume of the second melody ML2 from the SSG sound source 110 is n = 40%, the ADPCM sound source 102 Sound effect that the impression of the first melody ML1 (impression as a beautiful sound) is slightly weaker and that the impression of the second melody ML2 from the SSG sound source 110 (impression as a clear sound) is rather strong K is obtained.

Therefore, it is possible to generate the sound effect K in which the volume synthesis ratio is changed according to the type of the game effect. That is, various sound effects K having the same melody but giving an impression can be generated according to the type of the game effect. Since a rectangular wave is synthesized with these sound effects K, the player can hear these sound effects K with different impressions well even under the noise environment of the hall, and furthermore, those with different impressions. The type of game effect differs depending on the sound effect K, that is, whether the game is normal reach or super reach can be known from hearing, and the game is more interesting.

Note that the above-described sound effect synthesis output device 100 corresponds to a sound effect synthesis output unit in the present invention, the above-described ADPCM sound source 102 corresponds to a first sound source unit in the present invention, and the above-mentioned SSG sound source 110 corresponds to a first sound source in the present invention. The combination ratio changing unit 130 corresponds to a combination ratio changing unit according to the present invention.

Here, FIG. 7 shows a process of generating a sound effect K according to the state of the pachinko machine P (for example, the above-described normal reach and super reach) by the sound effect synthesizing output device 100, which is one characteristic part of the present invention. It will be described using FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a process in which the sound effect synthesizing output device 100 generates the sound effect K according to the state of the pachinko machine P of the first embodiment. Here, the two states of the normal reach and the super reach described above with reference to FIG. 6 will be described as examples of the state of the pachinko machine P. As described above, it is assumed that the sound effects K in the normal reach and the super reach are both melody effect sounds of “doremi faso”, and that only the volume synthesis ratio is different.

(Step S1) Receiving control information from the main control device 70 The audio control device 84 receives control information (command) from the main control device 70 according to the state of the pachinko machine P, for example, normal reach from the main control device 70. Receiving the control information of

(Step S2) Controlling the sound effect synthesizing output device 100 based on the control information The audio control device 84 controls the sound effect synthesizing output device 100 based on the normal reach control information, and responds to the normal reach control information from the speaker 86. The sound effect K is output.

Specifically, the sound effect synthesizing output device 100 controls the ADPCM sound source 102, the SSG sound source 110, and the synthesis ratio changing unit 130 based on the normal reach control information from the audio control device 84. The control information of the normal reach includes sequence data of the ADPCM sound source 102 and the SSG sound source 110 and data of the volume synthesis ratio of the synthesis ratio changing unit 130 during the normal reach. The normal reach sequence data includes a channel number (ch number) and a playback time of the ADPCM sound source 102 and a channel number (ch number) and a playback time of the SSG sound source 110 for normal reach. . The sound effect synthesizing and outputting apparatus 100 determines the channel number (ch number) and the playback time of the ADPCM sound source 102 and the channel number (ch number) and the playback time of the SSG sound source 110 based on the normal reach sequence data. In addition to the control, the sound volume of each of the sound volume adjustment units 132 and 134 of the synthesis ratio changing unit 130 is controlled based on the data of the sound volume synthesis ratio (sine wave 100%: rectangular wave 20%) at the time of the normal reach. The sound K is reproduced and output from the speaker 86.

Therefore, at the time of the normal reach, the sound effect K synthesized by setting the volume of the first melody ML1 from the ADPCM sound source 102 to 100% and the volume of the second melody ML2 from the SSG sound source 110 to n = 20%, that is, ADPCM The impression of the first melody ML1 (impression as a beautiful sound) from the sound source 102 is slightly strong, and the impression of the second melody ML2 (impression as a clear sound) from the SSG sound source 110 is somewhat weak. The sound effect is reproduced and output from the speaker 86.

The effect sound K at the time of normal reach reproduced and output from the speaker 86 is reproduced and output so as to match the image information for normal reach displayed on the special symbol display device 40, and the effect of the normal reach is enhanced.

(Step S3) Receiving control information from main control device 70 The voice control device 84 receives, from the main control device 70, control information of super reach as control information (command) according to the state of the pachinko machine P. .

(Step S4) Controlling the sound effect synthesizing output device 100 based on the control information The voice control device 84 controls the sound effect synthesizing output device 100 based on the super reach control information, and outputs the super reach control information from the speaker 86. Is output according to the sound effect K.

Specifically, the sound effect synthesis output device 100 controls the ADPCM sound source 102, the SSG sound source 110, and the synthesis ratio changing unit 130 based on the super reach control information from the audio control device 84. The super reach control information includes sequence data of the ADPCM sound source 102 and the SSG sound source 110 and data of the sound volume synthesis ratio of the synthesis ratio changing unit 130 during super reach. The super reach sequence data has a channel number (ch number) and a reproduction time of the ADPCM sound source 102 and a channel number (ch number) and a reproduction time of the SSG sound source 110 for super reach. ing. Based on the super reach sequence data, the sound effect synthesizing and outputting apparatus 100 outputs a channel number (ch number) and a reproduction time of the ADPCM sound source 102 and a channel number (ch number) and a reproduction time of the SSG sound source 110 to reproduce. And controls the sound volume of each of the sound volume adjusting units 132 and 134 of the synthesizing ratio changing unit 130 based on the data of the sound volume synthesizing ratio (sine wave 100%: rectangular wave 40%) at the time of super reach. The sound effect K at the time is reproduced and output from the speaker 86.

Therefore, at the time of super reach, the sound effect K synthesized by setting the volume of the first melody ML1 from the ADPCM sound source 102 to 100% and the volume of the second melody ML2 from the SSG sound source 110 to n = 40%) The impression of the first melody ML1 from the ADPCM sound source 102 (impression as a beautiful sound) is slightly weaker, and the impression of the second melody ML2 from the SSG sound source 110 (impression as a clear sound) is slightly higher. A strong sound effect is reproduced and output from the speaker 86.

The super-reach effect sound K reproduced and output from the speaker 86 is reproduced and output so as to match the super-reach image information displayed on the special symbol display device 40, and the super-reach effect is enhanced. .

As described above, according to the pachinko machine P of the first embodiment, the sound effect synthesizing output device 100 includes the first melody ML1 formed by a sine wave and the second melody ML1 formed by a rectangular wave. Since the melody ML2 and the melody ML2 are synchronized and synthesized to generate and output a sound effect K, it is possible to generate and output a sound effect K obtained by synthesizing the first melody ML1 with a sine wave and the second melody ML2 with a rectangular wave. it can. Such a sound effect K is not a sound due to only a sine wave (a sound that only gives an impression as a beautiful sound) nor a sound due to only a square wave (a sound that is not drowned out by noise, so-called electronic sound), but is intermediate and clear. It becomes a sound, that is, a sound that leaves a clear sound impression while leaving a clear sound impression. Therefore, the player can clearly and clearly hear the sound effect K even in the noise environment of the game hall where the gaming machine is installed, the so-called hall, and the sound effect K can make the game effect more interesting. It can be more interesting. As a result, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine P that is excellent in interest and interest for the player.

The ADPCM sound source 102 is a sound source of a recording type in which the first melody ML1 having a sine wave is pre-recorded in a reproduction sound format, and when a sound generation command is received, this is read out and reproduced and output. The SSG sound source 110 generates a second melody ML2 using a rectangular wave, that is, pre-records the second melody ML2 using a rectangular wave in a reproduction sound format, and reads out and outputs a reproduction command when a sound generation command is received. This is not a recording-type sound source, but a type in which the second melody ML2 is generated using a rectangular wave when a sound generation command is received. Therefore, the recording capacity for previously recording and recording the second melody ML2 in the reproduced sound format can be made zero.

Further, since the synthesis output unit 120 includes the synthesis ratio changing unit 130 that changes the volume synthesis ratio of the first melody ML1 from the ADPCM sound source 102 and the second melody ML2 from the SSG sound source 110, the sine wave Can change the volume synthesis ratio of the first melody ML1 and the second melody ML2 of the square wave, and can obtain not only the above-mentioned intermediate and clear sound effect K but also the same melody. It is possible to generate various sound effects K that give a different impression. In other words, the sound effect K synthesized by reducing the volume synthesis ratio of the square wave sound with respect to the sine wave sound (a sound that has a clear impression and a small impression while leaving a large impression as a beautiful sound) ), The effect sound K synthesized by increasing the volume synthesis ratio of the sound of the square wave with respect to the sound of the sine wave (the impression as a beautiful sound is reduced, and the impression as a clear sound is increased. ), Various sound effects K can be generated. As a result, various sound effects K having the same melody but different impressions can be properly used according to the game state, the effect of the sound effects K can be improved, and the pachinko machine P having high interest can be obtained. Obtainable.

Further, when the volume of first melody ML1 from ADPCM sound source 102 is set to 100%, synthesis ratio changing section 130 sets the volume of second melody ML2 from SSG sound source 110 to n% (0 <n ≦ 100). %), The sound effect synthesized by reducing the sound volume synthesis ratio of the sound of the rectangular wave with respect to the sound of the sine wave, while leaving a large impression as a beautiful sound, Effect sound K (sound with a reduced impression as a beautiful sound), which is synthesized by increasing the volume synthesis ratio of the sound by the square wave with respect to the sound by the sine wave Various sound effects K can be generated.

In addition, since the synthesis ratio changing unit 130 changes the volume synthesis ratio according to the type of the game effect (for example, normal reach, super reach, etc.), the sound effect K having the changed volume synthesis ratio according to the type of the game effect is generated. can do. That is, various sound effects K having the same melody but giving an impression can be generated according to the type of the game effect. Therefore, it is possible to generate the effect sound K with a further enhanced effect, and to obtain a pachinko machine P having high interest.

Next, a pachinko machine P according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the sound effect synthesizing output device 200 according to the second embodiment. The pachinko machine P of the second embodiment is significantly different in that a sound effect synthesis output device 200 of a type different from the sound effect synthesis output device 100 of the first embodiment described above, that is, a so-called perfect recording type is used. .

As shown in FIG. 8, the sound effect synthesizing output device 200 of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment stores the first melody ML1 with a sine wave from a first memory 210 as a first storage unit in advance. And a second storage unit that stores in advance a second melody ML2 that is the same melody as the first melody ML1 by a rectangular wave. , An ADPCM sound source 250 including a second playback unit 240 as a second sound source unit for playing back the second melody ML2 from the second memory 230, and a first melody ML1 and a second playback unit from the first playback unit 220. And a synthesizing output unit 120 for synchronizing and synthesizing the second melody ML2 from the synthesizing unit 240 and generating and outputting a sound effect K.

The first reproduction unit 220 reads out the first melody ML1 from the first memory 210 in which the first melody ML1 based on the sine wave is stored in advance and reproduces and outputs the first melody ML1 based on the sine wave. This is a recording-type sound source that records in advance in a sound format and reads out and reproduces and outputs the sound when a sounding command is received.

The second reproducing unit 240 reads out the second melody ML2 from the second memory 230 in which the second melody ML2 based on the square wave is stored in advance and reproduces and outputs the second melody ML2, that is, reproduces the second melody ML2 based on the square wave. This is a recording-type sound source that records in advance in a sound format and reads out and reproduces and outputs the sound when a sounding command is received.

In the sound effect synthesizing output device 200 of the second embodiment (so-called perfect recording type) 200, a recording capacity for pre-recording and recording the first melody ML1 with a sine wave in a reproduced sound format, and a second recording with a rectangular wave. And a recording capacity for previously recording the melody ML2 in the reproduction sound format.

Here, a process of generating a sound effect K according to the state of the pachinko machine P (for example, the above-described normal reach and super reach) by the sound effect synthesizing output device 200 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. I do. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a process in which the sound effect synthesizing output device 200 generates a sound effect K according to the state of the pachinko machine P of the second embodiment. Here, as in the case of the first embodiment, the two states of the normal reach and the super reach described above with reference to FIG. 6 will be described as examples of the state of the pachinko machine P. As described above, it is assumed that the sound effects K in the normal reach and the super reach are both melody effect sounds of “doremi faso”, and that only the volume synthesis ratio is different.

(Step S11) Receiving control information from the main control device 70 The audio control device 84 receives control information (command) according to the state of the pachinko machine P from the main control device 70, for example, normal reach from the main control device 70. Receiving the control information of

(Step S12) Controlling the sound effect synthesizing output device 200 based on the control information The voice control device 84 controls the sound effect synthesizing output device 200 based on the normal reach control information, and responds from the speaker 86 according to the normal reach control information. The sound effect K is output.

Specifically, the sound effect synthesizing output device 200 controls the ADPCM sound source 250 and the synthesis ratio changing unit 130 based on the normal reach control information from the audio control device 84. The control information of the normal reach includes two sequence data (for two channels) of the ADPCM sound source 250 and data of the volume synthesis ratio of the synthesis ratio changing unit 130 during the normal reach. The sequence data of the normal reach includes two channel numbers to be reproduced by the ADPCM sound source 250 at the time of the normal reach (a sine wave channel number corresponding to the first reproducing unit 220 and a square wave channel number corresponding to the second reproducing unit 240). Channel numbers) and their playback times. The sound effect synthesizer 200 outputs two channel numbers (a sine wave channel number corresponding to the first playback section 220 and a second playback section 240) based on the normal reach sequence data. And the playback time of the square wave to be performed, and each volume of the synthesis ratio changing unit 130 based on the data of the volume synthesis ratio (sine wave 100%: rectangular wave 20%) during normal reach. The volume of the adjustment units 132 and 134 is controlled, and the sound effect K at the time of normal reach is reproduced and output from the speaker 86.

Therefore, at the time of the normal reach, the volume of the first melody ML1 by the sine wave from the first reproduction unit 220 of the ADPCM sound source 250 is set to 100%, and the second melody ML2 by the square wave from the second reproduction unit 240 of the ADPCM sound source 250 is set. , The impression of the first melody ML1 due to the sine wave from the first reproduction unit 220 of the ADPCM sound source 250 (impression as a beautiful sound) is slightly stronger, In addition, the speaker 86 reproduces and outputs an effect sound that the impression of the second melody ML2 (impression as a clear sound) by the rectangular wave from the second reproduction unit 240 of the ADPCM sound source 250 is slightly weak.

The effect sound K at the time of normal reach reproduced and output from the speaker 86 is reproduced and output so as to match the image information for normal reach displayed on the special symbol display device 40, and the effect of the normal reach is enhanced.

(Step S13) Receiving control information from main control device 70 The voice control device 84 receives super-reach control information from the main control device 70 as control information (command) corresponding to the state of the pachinko machine P. .

(Step S14) Controlling the sound effect synthesizing output device 200 based on the control information The audio control device 84 controls the sound effect synthesizing output device 200 based on the super reach control information, and outputs the super reach control information from the speaker 86. Is output according to the sound effect K.

Specifically, the sound effect synthesizing output device 200 controls the ADPCM sound source 250 and the synthesizing ratio changing unit 130 based on the super reach control information from the audio control device 84. The super-reach control information includes sequence data of two (for two channels) of the ADPCM sound source 250 and data of a volume synthesis ratio of the synthesis ratio changing unit 130 during super reach. The sequence data of the super reach includes two channel numbers (a sine wave channel number corresponding to the first reproducing unit 220 and a rectangular number corresponding to the second reproducing unit 240) for the ADPCM sound source 250 at the time of the super reach. Channel numbers for waves) and their reproduction times. Based on the super reach sequence data, the sound effect synthesizing and outputting apparatus 200 outputs two channel numbers for the ADPCM sound source 250 (a sine wave channel number corresponding to the first reproducing unit 220 and a second reproducing unit 240). In addition to controlling the corresponding rectangular wave channel numbers and their playback times, the combining ratio changing unit 130 of the combining ratio changing unit 130 based on the data of the volume combining ratio (sine wave 100%: rectangular wave 40%) during super reach. The volume of each of the volume adjusters 132 and 134 is controlled, and the sound effect K during super reach is reproduced and output from the speaker 86.

Therefore, at the time of the super reach, the volume of the first melody ML1 by the sine wave from the first reproducing unit 220 of the ADPCM sound source 250 is set to 100%, and the second melody by the rectangular wave from the second reproducing unit 240 of the ADPCM sound source 250 is set. The sound effect K synthesized with the volume of ML2 being n = 40%), that is, the impression of the first melody ML1 by a sine wave from the first reproducing unit 220 of the ADPCM sound source 250 (impression as a beautiful sound) is slightly. The speaker 86 reproduces and outputs a sound effect that the impression of the second melody ML2 (impression as a clear sound) by the rectangular wave from the second reproduction unit 240 of the ADPCM sound source 250 is slightly strong and slightly strong.

The super-reach effect sound K reproduced and output from the speaker 86 is reproduced and output so as to match the super-reach image information displayed on the special symbol display device 40, and the super-reach effect is enhanced. .

As described above, according to the pachinko machine P of the second embodiment, the sound effect synthesizing and outputting device 200 reproduces the first melody ML1 from the first memory 210 that stores the first melody ML1 by a sine wave in advance. And a second reproduction 230 for reproducing the second melody ML2 from a second memory 230 that stores in advance a second melody ML2 that is the same melody as the first melody ML1 by a rectangular wave. A synthesizing unit 120 for synchronizing and synthesizing the first melody ML1 from the first reproducing unit 220 and the second melody ML2 from the second reproducing unit 240 to generate and output a sound effect K And The first reproduction unit 220 reads out the first melody ML1 from the first memory 210 in which the first melody ML1 based on the sine wave is stored in advance and reproduces and outputs the first melody ML1 based on the sine wave. This is a recording-type sound source that records in advance in a sound format and reads out and reproduces and outputs the sound when a sounding command is received. The second reproducing unit 240 reads out the second melody ML2 from the second memory 230 in which the second melody ML2 based on the square wave is stored in advance and reproduces and outputs the second melody ML2, that is, reproduces the second melody ML2 based on the square wave. This is a recording-type sound source that records in advance in a sound format and reads out and reproduces and outputs the sound when a sounding command is received. As described above, even when a sound source of a recording format is adopted as the first and second sound source units (a sound source of a complete recording type), the above-mentioned intermediate and clear sound effect K can be obtained. In the so-called hall noise environment, the player can clearly and clearly hear the sound effect K, and the sound effect K can make the game performance more interesting and further enhance the amusement. Can be. As a result, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine P that is excellent in interest and interest for the player.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, but can be modified as follows.

(1) In each of the embodiments described above, the ADPCM sound source is used as the first sound source unit. However, other types of sound sources or methods such as a PCM sound source, an AMM sound source, a DAC sound source, and an MP3 sound source may be used. .

(2) In each of the above embodiments, the main control device 70 outputs the respective control signals to the audio control device 84 and the display control device 90. A control signal may be output to the audio control device 90 and the control signal applied to the audio control device 84 may be output from the display control device 90 to the audio control device 84.

(3) In each of the above-described embodiments, when the volume of the first melody ML1 by a sine wave is 100%, the volume of the second melody ML2 by a rectangular wave is n% (0 <n ≦ 100%). Although the volume synthesis ratio is changed, when the volume of the second melody ML2 by the square wave is set to 100%, the volume of the first melody ML1 by the sine wave is set to n% (0 <n ≦ 100%). ), The volume synthesis ratio may be changed. In this case, a sound effect synthesized by increasing the volume synthesis ratio of a sine wave sound to a square wave sound (a sound with a reduced impression as a clear sound and an increased impression as a clear sound) ), The sound effect synthesized by reducing the volume synthesis ratio of the sine wave sound to the square wave sound (there is almost no impression as a beautiful sound, but only an impression as a clear sound has increased To various sounds).

(4) In each of the above-described embodiments, the mixer 140 synthesizes the first melody ML1 formed of a sine wave and the second melody ML2 formed of a rectangular wave at a predetermined sound volume synthesis ratio. For example, a plurality of types of melody ML1 and a second melody ML2 based on a rectangular wave synthesized at a predetermined volume synthesis ratio may be recorded in advance and reproduced. In this case, the mixer 140 can be omitted.

(5) In each of the above-described embodiments, the second melody ML2 based on the square wave is the same melody as the first melody ML1 based on the sine wave, but at least a part of the first melody ML1 based on the sine wave. It may be. For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, the first melody ML1 based on a sine wave is referred to as “Dremi Faso”, and the second melody ML2 based on a rectangular wave is also referred to as “Dremi Faso” which is the same melody as the first melody ML1. The first melody ML1 based on a sine wave may be referred to as “Dremi Faso”, and the second melody ML2 based on a rectangular wave may be referred to as “Dremi” or “Mifaso” which is at least a part of the first melody ML1. In this case, of course, an intermediate and clear sound effect K can be obtained for the melody of the portion where the first melody ML1 of the sine wave and the second melody ML2 of the rectangular wave are combined.

(6) In each of the above-described embodiments, the second melody ML2 based on the square wave is the same melody as the first melody ML1 based on the sine wave. One melody ML1 may be at least a part of a melody with an octave higher or lower. In this case, a sound effect obtained by synthesizing a first melody ML1 formed by a sine wave and a second melody ML2 formed by at least a part of the melody obtained by raising or lowering the first melody ML1 by an octave and formed by a rectangular wave. K can be generated and output. Such a sound effect K is not a sound due to only a sine wave (a sound that gives only an impression as a beautiful sound) nor a sound due to only a square wave (a sound that is not drowned out by noise, so-called electronic sound). Open voicing sound, that is, a sound that leaves a clear sound and an impression as a clear and spacious sound. Therefore, the player can clearly and clearly hear the sound effect K even in the noise environment of the game hall where the gaming machine is installed, the so-called hall, and the sound effect K can make the game effect more interesting. It can be more interesting. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is attractive and interesting to the player.

(7) In each of the above-described embodiments, the synthesis ratio changing unit 130 keeps the volume synthesis ratio constant when synthesizing the first melody ML1 formed of a sine wave and the second melody ML2 formed of a rectangular wave. When synthesizing the first melody ML1 with a sine wave and the second melody ML2 with a rectangular wave, the volume synthesis ratio may be changed. In this case, the sound effect K generated by synthesizing the sound of the sine wave and the sound of the rectangular wave can be changed to a sound that gives a different impression from the middle thereof, and the sound effect K with a further enhanced effect. Can be generated, and a highly entertaining gaming machine can be obtained.

(8) The present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine or the like of a different type from the above embodiments. For example, once a jackpot has been hit, a pachinko machine (commonly known as a twice-rights item or a three-times right item) can increase the jackpot expectation value until a jackpot state occurs a plurality of times (for example, two or three times). ). Further, the pachinko machine may be implemented as a pachinko machine which enters a special game state on condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area after the big hit symbol is displayed. Further, the present invention may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state when a ball enters a predetermined winning opening. Further, in addition to the pachinko machines, various game machines such as slot machines, arrange-ball-type pachinko machines, sparrow balls, and so-called gaming machines in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined may be used.

In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is fluctuated by operating the operation lever in a state where a coin is inserted and a symbol valid line is determined, and the symbol is stopped and determined by operating a stop button. is there. Therefore, the basic concept of the slot machine is as follows: "variable display means for variably displaying a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols and then displaying the symbols in a fixed manner is provided. Is started, and the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is the specific symbol. And a special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player "as a necessary condition. In this case, coins and medals are typical examples of the game medium.

In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after variably displaying a symbol row including a plurality of symbols is provided, and a handle for hitting a ball is provided. Those not provided. In this case, after throwing in a predetermined amount of balls based on a predetermined operation (button operation), the fluctuation of the symbol is started, for example, due to the operation of the operation lever, and, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or By the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbols is stopped, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated on condition that the final symbol at the time of the stop is a so-called jackpot symbol, and the lower tray is provided to the player. A large number of balls are paid out.

As described above, the present invention is suitable for gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which illustrates the electrical connection of the pachinko machine of an Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the pattern of the left row, the middle row, and the right row which consist of the main symbol and the sub symbol in the special symbol display device. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a sound effect synthesis output device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a first melody with a sine wave and a second melody with a rectangular wave. It is a flowchart which shows the process which produces | generates the sound effect according to the state of the pachinko machine in the sound effect synthesis output device of 1st Example. It is a block diagram showing the composition of the sound effect synthesis output device of a 2nd example. It is a flowchart which shows the process which produces | generates the sound effect according to the state of the pachinko machine in the sound effect synthesis output device of 2nd Example.

Explanation of reference numerals

70: Main control device 100: Sound effect synthesis output device (sound effect synthesis output means)
102 ADPCM sound source (first sound source unit)
104… memory (storage unit)
110 ... SSG sound source (second sound source unit)
120: synthesis output unit 130: synthesis ratio change unit (synthesis ratio change unit)
210... First memory (first storage unit)
220... First playback unit (first sound source unit)
230... Second memory (second storage unit)
240... Second reproduction unit (second sound source unit)
P… Pachinko machine

Claims (5)

In gaming machines that reproduce and output sound effects related to game effects,
Means for synthesizing and synchronizing a first melody with a sine wave and a second melody with a rectangular wave, which is at least a part of the first melody, to generate and output a sound effect; A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine, wherein the second melody is at least a part of a melody obtained by raising or lowering the first melody by an octave and is based on a square wave. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The sound effect synthesizing output means includes a first sound source section for reproducing the first melody from a storage section for storing the first melody by a sine wave in advance, and at least a part of the first melody using a rectangular wave. A second melody that generates a second melody, and a first melody from the first melody portion and a second melody from the second melody portion are synchronized and synthesized to generate a sound effect. A gaming machine comprising: a combining output section for outputting the result. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The sound effect synthesizing output means includes: a first sound source unit that reproduces the first melody from a first storage unit that previously stores the first melody by a sine wave; and at least one of the first melody by a rectangular wave. A second melody that reproduces the second melody from a second storage unit that previously stores a second melody, and a first melody from the first melody portion and a second melody from the second melody portion. A synthesizing unit for synchronizing and synthesizing the melody of the second melody and generating and outputting a sound effect. The gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4,
The synthesis output unit includes a synthesis ratio changing unit that changes a volume synthesis ratio of a first melody from the first sound source unit and a second melody from the second sound source unit. Gaming machine.

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