JP2004174056A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of executing the presentation without making a player feel a sense of incongruity even if a specific game state terminates on the way while enhancing the presentation effect of a game with sound and light emission in the specific game state. <P>SOLUTION: Light emission of lamps is controlled synchronously with the control of continued generation of music. In addition, the sound of music is controlled to fade out when a jackpot game state terminates (S14). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like. Specifically, it has a variable winning ball device that can be changed to a first state advantageous to the player or a second state unfavorable to the player, and is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the specific game state, after the variable winning prize ball device is set to a first state advantageous to the player and then to a second state unfavorable to the player, and a predetermined repetition continuation condition is satisfied. And a gaming machine that performs repetitive continuation control for returning to the first state.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally known as this type of gaming machine, a variable which can be changed to a first state (open state) advantageous to the player or a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player. There has been a winning ball device that is controlled to a specific game state (big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In this specific game state, when the variable winning ball device is set to a first state advantageous to the player, and then to a second state unfavorable to the player, a predetermined repetition continuation condition is satisfied. The repetition continuation control for returning to the first state has been performed by the control means including the microcomputer. As described above, the repetition continuation number of the repetition continuation control is performed with the predetermined round number being the upper limit.
[0003]
Some of such conventional gaming machines include a sound generating unit such as a speaker that generates sound and a light emitting unit such as a lamp that emits light, and perform a game effect by sound and a game effect by light emission. . As a control for producing a game in the specific gaming state described above, there is an effect for producing a sound continuously during the repeated continuation control of the big hit gaming state (Patent Document 1). In addition, there has been an example in which an effect by light emission is performed in synchronization with an effect by sound (Patent Document 2).
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-9-122300
[0005]
[Patent Document 2]
JP 2002-191751 A
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the conventional gaming machine has the following problems. Conventionally, a control has been performed to continuously generate a sound during the repetition continuation control of the big hit game state and to stop outputting the sound at the end of the big hit game state, and the repetition continuation control does not proceed to the final round. When the big hit game state ends on the way, such as when it ends on the way, the sound is suddenly stopped.
[0007]
For this reason, in the conventional case, the staging effect during the repetition continuation control is improved, but the sound is suddenly stopped when the repetition continuation control ends on the way and the big hit game state ends on the way. There was something wrong.
[0008]
In addition, each round of the repetition continuation control ends when a certain period of time has elapsed after the start, when a predetermined number of hit balls have won, or when a hit ball has won a specific winning area, the duration of each round is limited. It will be an indefinite period. Therefore, even if the repetition continuation control ended in the same round, the control for suddenly stopping the output of the music sound at the end of the jackpot game state was performed due to the indefiniteness of the round continuation period, There was a sense of incompatibility because the sound suddenly ended at a halfway timing.
[0009]
The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its object is to improve the effect of playing a game by sound and light emission in a specific game state, and to cause a sense of incongruity even if the specific game state ends halfway. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an effect not to be performed.
[0010]
Specific Examples of Means for Solving the Problems and Their Effects
(1) A variable winning prize ball device that can be changed to a first state advantageous to the player or a second state unfavorable to the player, and a specific game state (big hit game) advantageous to the player when predetermined conditions are satisfied. State), in the specific game state, the variable winning ball device is set to a first state advantageous to the player, and then to a second state unfavorable to the player, and a predetermined repetition continuation condition is set. Is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs repetitive continuation control to return to the first state when is established,
Sound generating means (speaker 27) for producing a game by sound;
Light emitting means (decorative lamp 25, game effect LEDs 28a to 28c) for producing a game by emitting light,
An effect control microcomputer (effect control microcomputer 800) for controlling the sound generating means and the light emitting means for effecting a game,
During the specific game state (Yes in S11), the effect control microcomputer performs music continuation generation control for continuously generating music sound by the sound generation means (S12) and synchronizes with the music continuation generation control. Then, the light emitting means (game effect LEDs 28b, 28c) are controlled (S22), and when the specific game state ends (Yes in S13), fade-out control for fading out the music sound is performed (S14).
[0011]
According to such a configuration, since the light emitting means is controlled in synchronization with the music continuation generation control, it is possible to give the player a sense of unity between the effect by sound and the effect by light emission. It is possible to improve the effect of playing a game by emitting light. Moreover, since the control for fading out the music sound is performed when the specific game state ends, even when the specific game state ends on the way, the music sound does not suddenly end but fades out. As a result, even if the specific game state ends in the middle at any timing, the music sound gradually disappears, so that it is possible to produce an effect with a sound without a sense of incongruity.
[0012]
(2) melody data (melody data) of the music sound used for the music continuation generation control, first volume data (basic volume data) for setting the volume of the music sound to a predetermined volume, and the music sound Sound data storage means (ROM of effect control microcomputer 800) for storing second volume data (fade-out volume data) for fading out.
The effect control microcomputer generates the music sound using the melody data and the first volume data during the specific game state (S12), and performs the fade-out control when the specific game state ends. Control is performed to switch the volume data from the first volume data to the second volume data (S14).
[0013]
According to such a configuration, during the specific game state, the melody data of the music sound used for the music continuation generation control and the first volume data for setting the volume of the music sound to a predetermined volume are used. When the specific game state ends, a control for switching the volume data from the first volume data to the second volume data for fading out the music sound is performed as fade-out control. For this reason, no matter what the melody flow of the music sound, the music sound fades out when the specific game state ends, so that it is possible to produce a sound with a sound that is not uncomfortable with the flow of the melody.
[0014]
(3) When the specific game state ends (Yes in S23), the effect control microcomputer performs light emission end control to end light emission by the light emitting means (S24).
[0015]
According to such a configuration, since the control for terminating the light emission by the light emitting means is performed when the specific game state ends, the light emission can be terminated at any timing when the specific game state ends. The relationship between the light emission modes during the game state and after the end of the specific game state can be made uncomfortable.
[0016]
(4) First light emission data (pattern data, basic luminance data) for causing the light emitting means to emit light and second light emission data (fade-out luminance data) for stopping light emission of the light emitting means are stored. Light-emitting data storage means (ROM for effect control microcomputer 800) is further included;
During the specific game state (Yes in S21), the effect control microcomputer controls the light emitting means using the first light emission data (S22), and when the specific game state ends (S23). Yes), the light emission data is controlled to be switched from the first light emission data to the second light emission data as the light emission end control (S24).
[0017]
According to such a configuration, during the specific game state, the light emitting means is controlled using the first light emission data for causing the light emitting means to emit light, and when the specific game state ends, the light emission data is used as light emission end control. Is switched from the first light emission data to the second light emission data for terminating light emission of the light emitting means. Therefore, the light emission can be reliably terminated based on the switching of the light emission data.
[0018]
(5) The second light emission data is data (fade-out luminance data) for fading out the luminance of light emission by the light-emitting means (S24).
[0019]
According to such a configuration, when the specific game state ends, the control for terminating the light emission of the light emitting unit is performed based on the data for fading out the luminance of the light emission by the light emitting unit. Even when light emission occurs, the light emission fades out without suddenly ending. As a result, it is possible to improve the effect of the game by the light emission, and it is possible to produce a light emission effect without a sense of incongruity because the light gradually disappears even if the specific game state ends halfway at any timing.
[0020]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other gaming machines such as coin gaming machines and slot machines may be used. A variable prize ball device that can be changed to an advantageous first state or a second state that is disadvantageous to the player, and is controlled to a specific game state advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied; After the variable winning prize ball device is set to a first state advantageous to the player, the variable winning prize ball device is changed to a second state unfavorable to the player, and when the predetermined repetition continuation condition is satisfied, the first state is again set. Any gaming machine that performs repetitive continuation control is applicable.
[0021]
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front.
[0022]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has an outer frame 2 a formed in a vertically elongated rectangular shape, and a main component of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that is pivotally supported inside the outer frame 2 a so as to be openable and closable. It comprises a front frame 2b provided collectively, and a frame-shaped glass door frame 2 provided on the upper front surface of the front frame 2b so as to be freely opened and closed. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, a hit ball supply tray 6 is provided. In the front frame 2b, below the hitting ball supply tray 6, a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing stored balls overflowing from the hitting ball supply tray 6 and a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a hitting ball are provided. A game board 100 having a game area 7 on the front side is detachably provided on a front frame 2b located behind the glass door frame 2. The front frame 2b and the glass door frame 2 are pivotally supported at an end on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are opened and closed with the pivot position as an opening and closing axis. The glass door frame 2 is provided with a see-through window that can substantially see through the game area 7 of the game board 100, and a glass plate is mounted from the back of the see-through window.
[0023]
A game ball fired by a hit ball launching device (not shown) in response to the operation of the hit ball operation handle 5 is guided into the game area 7 by the guide rail 76, and the game ball is guided by the guide rail 76. It is detected by a hit ball switch 77 constituted by a proximity switch provided at a boundary between the game area 76 and the game area 7. The number of game balls detected by the hit ball switch 77 is specified by a game control board 31 described later.
[0024]
In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, a variable display device 8 including a special symbol display unit 9 composed of a liquid crystal display and a normal symbol display unit 3 composed of an LED display is provided. The special symbol display unit 9 is not limited to a liquid crystal display, but may be a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), a FED (Field Emission Display), a PDP (Plasma Display Panel), a dot matrix, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) such as a 7-segment LED. ), Other display devices of an image display type such as electroluminescence and a fluorescent display tube. The special symbol display unit 9 is not limited to an image display type display device, and is a rotary drum type that rotationally drives a rotary drum with a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the outer periphery, and a belt with a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the surface. Other mechanical (mechanical type driven by an electric drive source) variable display device such as a device that rotates and moves a disk or a device that rotates a disk on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn (rota mint). Good.
[0025]
The special symbol display unit 9 is capable of variably displaying (also referred to as update display and variable display) a special symbol (symbol image) as identification information including numbers, characters other than numbers, figures, patterns, and the like. Is a variable display unit capable of variably displaying other images such as. Here, the identification information refers to a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified. Further, the character is different from a pattern composed of numerals, characters other than numerals, figures, patterns, and the like.
[0026]
The ordinary symbol display unit 3 can variably display ordinary symbols as a plurality of types of identification information (ordinary identification information) such as graphics. The identification information variably displayed by the normal symbol display unit 3 may be any identification information as long as it is identification information such as numbers, characters, figures, patterns, characters, and the like. It may be a figure only, a pattern only, a character only, or a combination of these as appropriate.
[0027]
The display area 90 of the special symbol display section 9 has a plurality of (three) variable display sections on the display screen such as a left variable display section, a middle variable display section, and a right variable display section. , A middle special symbol, and a right special symbol are variably displayed side by side in the left-right direction. In the display area 90, these special symbols can be variably displayed by a variable display method such as scrolling, and the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed.
[0028]
Further, the ordinary symbol display section 3 includes a hit indicator 3a capable of lighting and displaying a hit symbol O and a disconnect indicator 3b capable of lighting and displaying a negative symbol X. The hit indicator 3a and the off indicator 3b are configured to be lit and displayed by LEDs (light emitting diodes), and are provided side by side at a predetermined distance. In such a normal symbol display section 3, the hit indicator 3a and the loss indicator 3b are blinked so as to be alternately illuminated (since they are alternately illuminated, each indicator blinks at a predetermined cycle). Thereby, the ○ mark and the X mark as the ordinary symbols are variably displayed (also referred to as update display and change display) at predetermined time intervals.
[0029]
In the present embodiment, the case where the hit indicator 3a and the loss indicator 3b made of LEDs are used for the ordinary symbol display unit 3 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. What can variably display a symbol may be used for the ordinary symbol display section 3. In other words, the normal symbol may be any symbol that can be recognized in some form and distinguished from the special symbol. Here, an example is shown in which the ordinary symbol display section 3 is separated from the special symbol display section 9, but the ordinary symbol display section is formed by a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display constituting the special symbol display section 9. It may be configured.
[0030]
In addition, the variable display device 8 is provided with a start winning storage display 18 and a gate passage storage display 41 each including four LEDs. Depending on the number of LEDs of the start winning prize storage display 18, the number of winnings (starting prize number) to the start winning prize port 14 for starting the variable display of the special symbol is limited to a predetermined number (for example, 4). (Which is stored in the RAM 55 to be described later and is referred to as a start winning prize storage). In addition, the number of game balls passing through the passage gate 11 for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is stored with a predetermined number (for example, 4) as an upper limit, based on the number of lit LEDs of the gate passage storage display 41. (This is stored in the RAM 55 to be described later and is usually called start memory).
[0031]
In the path of the game ball that has passed through the starting winning port 14, a starting port switch 17 for detecting a winning ball (winning ball), which is a winning game ball, is provided. In this case, control is performed to increase the number of stored start winnings displayed on the start winning storage display 18. Then, when the condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol is satisfied, the control for reducing the number of the stored winning symbols displayed on the starting symbol memory display 18 is performed, and the control for starting the variable display of the special symbol is performed. Is performed.
[0032]
Further, a gate switch 12 for detecting a passed game ball is provided in a path of the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 11, and when the gate switch 12 detects the game ball, a gate passage storage display 41 is provided. Is performed to increase the number of normal startup memories indicated by. Then, when the start condition of the variable display of the ordinary symbol is satisfied, the control for reducing the number of start winning prize stored displayed on the gate passage memory display 41 is performed, and the control of starting the variable display of the ordinary symbol is performed. Is performed.
[0033]
At a position below the variable display device 8, a start winning prize port 14 also serving as a start winning prize ball device 15 (electric tulip combination) opened and closed by a solenoid (solenoid 16 in FIG. 2), and a solenoid (solenoid 21 in FIG. 2) The variable winning prize ball device 30 having the big winning opening 20 which is opened and closed by the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing plate 29 driven by (1) is arranged in order from the top. Here, the variable winning ball device 30 is defined as a winning ball device that can be changed to a first state (open state) advantageous to the player or a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player. The ball that has entered the start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board after being detected by the start opening switch 17. The ball that has entered the special winning opening 20 is guided to the back of the game board after being detected by the V count switch 23 or the count switch 22. Further, of the balls that have entered the variable winning ball device 30 from the special winning opening 20, the balls detected by the V count switch 23 are then guided toward the count switch 22 and detected by the count switch 22. Therefore, the balls that enter the inside from the special winning opening 20 are all detected by the count switch 22 as a result.
[0034]
The game board 100 is provided with a plurality of winning ports 19 and 24 as normal winning ports. The winning of the game balls into the winning openings 19 and 24 is detected by the winning opening switches 19a and 24a, respectively. Since the winning opening switches 19a, 24a are provided corresponding to the plurality of winning openings 19, 24, the winning ball is detected quickly for each of the winning openings 19, 24.
[0035]
Decorative lamps 25 that are lit and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7. Further, at the lower part of the game area 7, there is provided an out port 26 for absorbing a hit ball which has not been won. In addition, two speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided at upper left and right sides of the game area 7. Further, on the outer periphery of the game area 7, game effect LEDs (game effect lamps) 28a, 28b, 28c are provided.
[0036]
The game effect LED 28a is provided above the game area 7, the game effect LED 28b is provided on the left side of the game area 7, and the game effect LED 28c is provided on the right side of the game area 7. In this example, a prize ball lamp 51 is provided near the game effect LED 28b to be lit when a prize ball is paid out, and a ball out lamp 52 is provided near the game effect LED 28a to be lit when the supply ball runs out. .
[0037]
A hit ball (hit ball) that has been fired from a hit ball firing device (not shown) and entered the game area 7 goes down the game area 7. When a hit ball is detected by the gate switch 12 through the passage gate 11, the normal symbol display unit 3 variably displays for a predetermined period based on the detection signal (blinks so as to be alternately turned on as described above). Control is performed to derive and display the display result (stop blinking and turn on one of them). When the variable display result of the normal symbol display unit 3 is a display mode predetermined as a hit symbol in the normal symbol, that is, a lighting display of the hit indicator 3a (a lighting display of a circle), the starting winning ball device. 15 is controlled from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined period of time, so that the starting winning opening 14 can be easily hit with a hit ball. Thereafter, the starting winning ball device 15 is closed.
[0038]
When the hit ball enters the start winning opening 14 and is detected by the start opening switch 17, the control for starting the variable display of the special symbol is performed in the special symbol display section 9 if the change of the symbol can be started. On the other hand, if it is not in a state where the variable display of the symbol can be started, the starting winning memory is increased by one. Then, every time the variable display on the special symbol display section 9 is started, the starting prize memory is reduced by one, and the lit LED is reduced by one.
[0039]
The variable display of the identification information on the special symbol display unit 9 is stopped when a certain time has elapsed, and the display result is derived and displayed. When the combination of special symbols at the time of stoppage is a combination of big hit symbols which is a specific display mode (for example, a combination of specific symbols such as 777, etc.), a big hit game state which is a specific game state advantageous to the player is established. Control that occurs and shifts from the normal gaming state to the big hit gaming state is performed. That is, a value (game value) of a specific game state is provided on condition that the display result of the variable display device is in a specific display mode. Here, the specific gaming state is determined by using a random number value extracted from a random counter (for example, whether or not the value matches a predetermined value), and as a result of the determination processing, a predetermined determination is performed. If the result is a result (for example, a result that matches a predetermined value), a big hit symbol (for example, a slotted pattern such as “777”) is derived and displayed on the variable display device, and the game state is shifted to thereafter.
[0040]
In the big hit game state, the operation of the opening and closing plate 29 causes the large winning opening 20 which is closed in the normal state until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls. Is released until a winning is achieved. Then, when a hit ball wins in the specific winning area while the special winning opening 20 is being opened and is detected by the V count switch 23, a continuation right is generated and control for opening the special winning opening 20 is performed again. The generation of such a continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). Control that repeats generation of such continuation rights is called repetition continuation control.
[0041]
Although not shown, inside the variable winning ball device 30 (inside the special winning opening 20), a large winning opening guide plate as a seesaw type ball sorting member is provided. The guide plate in the special winning opening can be switched between a state inclined in the direction of the V count switch 23 and a state inclined in the direction opposite to the V count switch 23. The drive is controlled by a solenoid (not shown). In this case, when the special winning opening 20 is opened once (during one round), the sorting member is inclined toward the V count switch 23 until the V count switch 23 detects one ball. In this state, the ball is easily detected by the V count switch 23. After the V count switch 23 detects one ball, the sorting member is turned in the opposite direction to the V count switch 23. When the ball is inclined, the ball is hardly detected by the V count switch 23.
[0042]
Also, during the variable display of the variable display device 8 (in this case, the update of the special symbol display unit 9), a reach state (reach display mode) may occur. Here, the reach means a plurality of display areas (in this example, a plurality of (three) variable display sections of a left variable display section, a middle variable display section, and a right variable display section correspond to the plurality of display areas). A display state in which the display result of the display area that has already been derived and displayed satisfies the condition that the display result of the display area that has already been derived and displayed is a combination of specific display results (combination of big hit symbols) at a stage where the display result is not yet derived and displayed in some display areas Say. In addition, what is defined as the reach includes a so-called full-rotation reach in which variable display is performed while a combination of specific display results is held in all of the plurality of display areas. In addition, some of the reach, when it appears, are more likely to cause a big hit than in a normal reach. Such a specific reach is called a super reach.
[0043]
If the combination of special symbols in the special symbol display unit 9 when the variable display is stopped is a combination of large hit symbols with a probability variation of a large hit occurrence (also referred to as a combination of probability variation symbols), the probability of the next big hit (The jackpot is likely to occur). That is, when the display result of the variable display device is a special display mode of the specific display mode, the display mode is a special game state other than the special display mode of the specific display mode. As compared with the case, the added value is increased so that the added value is increased. In such a case, a game called a probability fluctuation state (hereinafter, referred to as “probable change”) as a special game state until a predetermined probability fluctuation end condition (for example, occurrence of the next big hit state) is satisfied. More advantageous for the person. Such a probability fluctuation state is also called a probability improvement state in which the probability of a big hit is improved.
[0044]
In addition, in the probability fluctuation state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 3 becomes a hit symbol is increased, and the opening time of the starting winning ball device 15 is increased and the number of times of opening is increased (to be released a plurality of times). Is performed. Further, in the probability fluctuation state, time reduction control (variation time reduction control) in which the time from the start of update to the stop of update in the special symbol display unit 9 and the ordinary symbol display unit 3 is reduced.
[0045]
In addition, during the variable display of the special symbol, an advance notice (reach announcement) for giving advance notice (announcement) of the occurrence of the reach state may be performed, and an advance notice of the occurrence of the big hit state (advance notice). ) May be given a notice (big hit notice). Whether or not to perform the reach announcement and whether to perform the big hit announcement is individually determined by a numerical value of a predetermined random counter (having the same function as various random counters described later) in a game control microcomputer described later. It is randomly determined in advance by lottery using data. The reach announcement is performed both when the reach state actually occurs and when the reach state does not actually occur. The big hit notice is issued both when the big hit state actually occurs and when the big hit state does not actually occur.
[0046]
As described above, the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the control (game control) of driving various devices with the progress of the game (game control) are performed by a CPU (Central Processing) provided on a game control board (see FIG. 2). Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and a RAM (Random Access Memory) including a game control microcomputer (see FIG. 2).
[0047]
Further, FIG. 1 also shows a card unit 50 that is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and enables a ball to be lent by inserting a prepaid card. When the balance information is stored in the card inserted into the card unit, the game balls are lent to the player in accordance with the deduction of the balance.
[0048]
The card unit 50 has an available indicator lamp 151 for indicating whether or not the card is in an available state, and when a fraction (a number less than 100 yen) remains in the balance information stored in the card, the fraction is counted as a shot ball supply tray. 3, a fraction display switch 152 for causing a frequency display LED to be provided in the vicinity of 3, a link direction indicator 153 indicating which side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 the card unit 50 corresponds to, and a card unit. A card insertion display lamp 154 indicating that a card has been inserted into the card 50, a card insertion slot 155 for inserting a card as a storage medium, and a mechanism of a card reader / writer provided on the back surface of the card insertion slot 155. Is provided with a card unit lock 156 for opening the card unit 50 when checking.
[0049]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a control circuit including various control boards in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 shows a game control board 31, a payout control board 37, and an effect control board 80 as control boards.
[0050]
The game control board 31 includes a game control microcomputer 53, a switch circuit 58, and a solenoid circuit 59. The game control microcomputer 53 controls the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The switch circuit 58 includes a gate switch 12, a starting port switch 17, a count switch 22, a V count switch 23, winning port switches 19a and 24a, a full tank switch 48, a ball out switch 187, a ball out detection switch 167, and a prize ball. A signal from the count switch 301A is given to the game control microcomputer 53. The solenoid circuit 59 drives solenoids such as the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the starting winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the opening and closing plate 29 of the special winning opening 20 in accordance with instructions from the game control microcomputer 53.
[0051]
In addition, the game control board 31 determines the jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot and the number of start winning balls used for variable display start (start) of the special symbol display section 9 in accordance with data provided from the game control microcomputer 53. It includes an information output circuit 64 that outputs valid start information indicating the probability change and probability change information indicating that a probability change has occurred to a host computer such as a hall management computer.
[0052]
The game control microcomputer 53 includes a ROM 54 as an example of a storage unit for storing a game control program and the like, a RAM 55 as an example of a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 56 and a CPU 56 that perform control operations according to a control program. This is a game control microcomputer including an / O port unit 57. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are mounted on the CPU 56. That is, the CPU 56 is a one-chip microcomputer. Note that the CPU 56, the ROM 54, and the RAM 55 do not have to be integrated into one chip. That is, the ROM 54, the RAM 55, and the I / O port unit 57 may be externally or internally provided. The I / O port unit 57 is a terminal capable of inputting and outputting information in the microcomputer. The game control microcomputer 53 receives signals from various connected switches (detectors) and performs control to drive the connected control target device.
[0053]
Further, the game control board 31 decodes an address signal given from the game control microcomputer 53 and outputs an address for outputting a signal for selecting any one of the I / O port units 57 among the I / O port units 57. A decoding circuit 67 is provided. Note that there is also switch information input from the ball payout device 97 to the game control board 31, but these are omitted in FIG.
[0054]
The effect control board 80 has an effect control microcomputer 800 that functions as display control, lamp control, and sound control, and can control the effect of the game by these controls. ing. The structure of the effect control microcomputer 800 is the same as that of the game control microcomputer 53 described above.
[0055]
From the game control board 31 to the effect control board 80, information such as an effect control command which is command information for controlling a device controlled by the effect control board 80 is transmitted. The effect control microcomputer 800 performs control for driving the controlled device in response to such an effect control command.
[0056]
Therefore, the effect control commands include a display control command for variable display control content of special symbols and ordinary symbols, a lamp control command for control details of light emitters such as lamps and LEDs (hereinafter, collectively referred to as lamps), and A sound control command for the content of sound control is included.
[0057]
Specifically, as the display control command, for example, various commands related to variable display such as a variable pattern of variable display (including the start of variable display), a symbol for stopping variable display, a stop of variable display, and a display at the time of a big hit are shown. . In accordance with the display control command, the effect control microcomputer 800 performs display control such as variable display of special symbols on the special symbol display unit 9 and variable display of ordinary symbols on the ordinary symbol display unit 3.
[0058]
Further, in the effect control microcomputer 800, in response to the lamp control command, the light emitting elements such as the game effect lamps 28a to 28c, the prize ball lamp 51, the ball cut lamp 52, the accessory decoration lamp 40, and the decoration lamp 25 are used. Drive control (light emission control) is performed.
[0059]
Further, the effect control microcomputer 800 controls sound output (generated) from the speaker 27 in response to a sound control command as command information relating to sound control such as sound effects transmitted from the game control board 31. Perform
[0060]
In addition, information such as a payout control command as command information relating to the payout control of the prize balls by the ball payout device 97 driven and controlled by the payout control board 37 is transmitted from the game control board 31 to the payout control board 37. The payout control command is a command for instructing the number of payouts of prize balls according to the occurrence of prize balls. The payout control board 37 is provided with a payout control microcomputer 370 (payout control means), and the payout control microcomputer 370 controls the payout of prize balls in accordance with a payout control command. The structure of the payout control microcomputer 370 is the same as that of the game control microcomputer 53 described above. Further, in the payout control microcomputer 370, by mutually communicating information with the card unit 50, the payout control of the lent ball according to the instruction from the card unit 50 is also performed.
[0061]
In this embodiment, the RAM provided on the game control board 31 and the payout control board 37 is backed up by a backup power supply. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the contents of the RAM are stored for a predetermined period. When the CPU of each control board detects a drop in the power supply voltage, it performs a predetermined process (for example, a process of saving the contents of the RAM) and then waits for a power recovery. When the power is turned on, the CPU in each control board restores the state before the power was turned off based on the stored data when the data is stored in the RAM.
[0062]
The information transmitted from the game control board 31 (game control microcomputer 53) to each control board includes a control command indicating the content of the control command and an INT signal indicating the timing of capturing the command. Here, one command is composed of two bytes of data, one byte of MODE data for instructing the type of control mode, and a specific control content in the control mode instructed by the MODE data. EXT data of 1 byte. The game control microcomputer 53 instructs the control contents by sequentially transmitting such 2-byte data to each control board of the instruction destination.
[0063]
Next, in the pachinko gaming machine shown in this embodiment, a determination as to whether or not to make a big hit (also referred to as a big hit determination), a determination as to whether or not to reach a state (also referred to as a reach determination), identification information Processing procedures for determining a variation pattern in variable display of (special symbols and characters) and determining control contents such as determining a scheduled stop symbol for a special symbol will be briefly described.
[0064]
The decision as to whether or not a big hit is made is made using the count value of a random counter for big hit determination. This random counter is used to randomly determine whether or not to generate a big hit. For example, the random counter is updated by counting up from 0, counting up to a predetermined upper limit value, and then counting up from 0 again. Means. This counting operation is incremented by one at a predetermined cycle (every 2 msec). When a start winning is detected by the start opening switch 17, the count value of the random counter is extracted accordingly, and thereafter, it is determined whether or not the extracted value matches a predetermined big hit determination value. You. When the value of the extracted random counter matches the jackpot determination value, it is determined that a jackpot is to be generated, and the state of the jackpot is controlled. In a normal probability state other than the probability fluctuation state, the jackpot determination value is set to, for example, one numerical value. By setting the jackpot determination value to a plurality of numerical values in the probability variation state, the probability of occurrence of the jackpot is improved in the probability variation state.
[0065]
Next, the determination as to whether or not to reach in the case where the variable display is lost (also referred to as reach determination) is performed using the count value of a random counter for determining reach. This random counter is used to randomly determine whether or not a reach state is to be generated when it is determined that a hit has occurred in the jackpot determination. Numerical data that functions similarly to the random counter for determining a jackpot It is an updating means, and when the value of the counter extracted at a predetermined timing such as the start of the change of the special symbol coincides with a predetermined reach determination value, it is determined to be in the reach state. On the other hand, if a big hit is determined in the big hit determination, the determination using the reach determination random counter is not performed, and the reach state is set in all cases.
[0066]
In addition, when the reach state is determined in the variable display of the special symbol (including both the case where the jackpot is determined and the case where the loser is determined), the reach state is determined. A variation pattern is selectively determined (randomly determined) from a plurality of types of variation patterns. The determination of such a variation pattern is performed using the count value of a random counter for determining the variation pattern. This random counter is used to randomly determine the fluctuation pattern of the reach state, and is a numerical data updating unit that functions in the same manner as the random counter for determining the big hit, and is a predetermined data such as when the fluctuation of the special symbol starts. It is determined that the value of the counter extracted at the timing is a variation pattern corresponding to a matching one of a plurality of types of predetermined variation pattern determination values.
[0067]
The determination of the stop symbol in the variable display of the special symbol is performed using the count values of the three stop symbol determination random counters corresponding to the left, middle, and right symbols. Each of the random counters is for determining a stop symbol of a corresponding special symbol at random, and is a numerical data updating means that functions similarly to the random counter for determining a big hit. In a plurality of types of special symbols displayed as left, middle, and right symbols, the arrangement order of the symbols is predetermined for each of the left, middle, and right special symbols. The plural kinds of special symbols are variably (updated) displayed according to the arrangement order of the symbols. Numerical data for symbol determination is associated with each of such a plurality of types of stopped symbols, and when it is determined that a symbol is to be lost, each random symbol is determined at a predetermined timing such as at the start of a special symbol change. The symbol corresponding to the numerical data that matches the value of the counter extracted from the counter is determined as the left, middle, and right stop symbols. On the other hand, when the big hit is determined, the symbol corresponding to the numerical data that matches the value of the counter extracted from the left special symbol determining random counter at a predetermined timing such as the start of the change of the special symbol is determined. The left, middle, and right stop symbols are determined. In addition, when it is determined to be in the reach state in the case of a loss, the left and right stop symbols are determined to match.
[0068]
In this pachinko gaming machine, the control content is determined by the game control microcomputer 53 using such various random counters, and the game control is executed according to the determination.
[0069]
Next, control executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 53 will be described. In the game control microcomputer 53, a game control main process and a timer interrupt process, which are processes for controlling the progress of the game, are executed. By these processes, various control subroutine programs are called and executed. As a result, various game controls are performed.
[0070]
The game control microcomputer 53 transmits a display control command to the effect control microcomputer 800 in order to instruct variable display control in the special symbol display unit 9, and the transmission of the command is basically performed in the following manner. It is performed as follows.
[0071]
First, the game control microcomputer 53 transmits a fluctuation pattern command for specifying whether or not to make a big hit and a fluctuation pattern (including a variable display time) of a special symbol. Then, following the transmission of the variation pattern command, the game control microcomputer 53 transmits a stop symbol command for designating a scheduled stop symbol of the left, middle, and right special symbols. Thereafter, when the variable display time designated by the variation pattern command has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the special symbol, the game control microcomputer 53 issues a variation stop command for instructing the stop of the variable display of the special symbol. Send.
[0072]
When a big hit occurs as a result of the variable display, the game control microcomputer 53 performs control of transmitting various commands such as a command for specifying display control content at the time of the big hit control.
[0073]
When receiving the various display control commands as described above, the effect control microcomputer 800 performs control for executing the display control specified by the commands.
[0074]
Further, the game control microcomputer 53 transmits a sound control command for instructing sound control for generating a sound in accordance with a game state such as a big hit control, as an effect control command. When receiving the sound control command as described above, the effect control microcomputer 800 executes the sound control specified by the command. Further, the game control microcomputer 53 transmits a sound control command for instructing sound control for generating a sound in accordance with a game state such as a big hit control, as an effect control command. The effect control microcomputer 800 transmits a lamp control command for performing lamp control in accordance with a game state such as a big hit control as an effect control command. When the effect control microcomputer 800 receives the lamp control command, it controls the light emission of the lamp based on the command in accordance with a game state such as a big hit control.
[0075]
Next, control executed by each CPU of the effect control microcomputer 800 will be described. In the effect control microcomputer 800, the control main process, which is a process for controlling the progress of each control (display control, sound control, light emission control), is executed in accordance with the execution of the control main process. By executing the main process, various prepared subroutine programs for control are called and executed, thereby performing various controls.
[0076]
Next, a description will be given of a control for performing a characteristic effect performed by synchronizing the sound control and the light emission control in the repeated continuous control in the big hit game state (hereinafter, also referred to as a sound / light emission synchronous control).
[0077]
At the time of execution of the repetition continuation control in the big hit game state, a music sound having a predetermined melody is output from the speaker 27 as a sound for producing a game, and a light emission for producing a game in synchronization with the music sound is provided. , The game effect LEDs 28b and 28c are turned on.
[0078]
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a control mode of an effect performed by synchronizing output and emission of music sound during repeated continuous control in the big hit game state, and is shown in a timing chart form.
[0079]
FIG. 3 shows the output pattern of the music sound in the form of a musical score, and the light emission (lighting) pattern of the gaming effect LEDs 28b and 28c corresponding to the output pattern. Here, the game effect LED 28b emits green light when lit, and is called a green lamp. The game effect LED 28c emits blue light when lit, and is called a blue lamp.
[0080]
With reference to FIG. 3, when the music sound for the jackpot is output, the game effect LEDs 28b and 28c are set to output the sound of the specified scale corresponding to the scale of the sound used in the melody of the music sound. The light emission control is performed in the big hit light emission pattern to be turned on (to be synchronized).
[0081]
In the case where the melody as shown in FIG. 3 is output, for example, the green lamp is turned on (ON in the figure) when the sound of “fa” is output, and when the sound of “la” is output, Control for lighting the blue lamp (ON in the figure) is performed. By doing so, the game effect LEDs 28b and 28c are turned on corresponding to (in synchronization with) the melody scale of the music sound output from the speaker 27.
[0082]
Here, sound data for outputting sound used for sound control will be described. A plurality of types of sound data are stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 800 and are selectively used. The sound data of the music sound includes melody data indicating a melody and volume data indicating a volume. The sound data of the music sound includes a plurality of types of sound data including the jackpot music sound data, and is selectively used. The volume data includes basic volume data indicating a basic volume set to a predetermined volume and a fade-out volume indicating a volume change pattern when a sound is faded out (a sound is gradually reduced and disappeared). Data and are used selectively.
[0083]
Next, light emission data used for light emission control will be described. As the light emission data, a plurality of types of data including the light emission data for the big hit are stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 800, and are selectively used. The light emission data includes pattern data indicating a light emission pattern and luminance data indicating luminance of light emission in association with each other. The luminance data includes basic luminance data indicating the basic luminance of each light emitting pattern set to a predetermined luminance, and a luminance change pattern when the light is faded out (the luminance is gradually reduced and disappeared). And data such as off data for suddenly extinguishing light are included, and are selectively used.
[0084]
Note that the method of synchronizing the sound control and the light emission control shown in FIG. 3 is an example. In addition to the control of emitting light in accordance with the scale, the lamp is caused to emit light in accordance with the speed of sound (tempo). Control, control to emit a lamp at the so-called rust when the melody is a song, control to emit a lamp at the part of the interlude when the melody is a song, control to change the emission brightness according to the scale, etc. The synchronization may be performed in another synchronization mode. In this way, the effect can be further enhanced by synchronizing the sound control and the light emission control.
[0085]
Next, a description will be given of a big hit sound control process which is a sound control subroutine executed by the effect control microcomputer 800 to realize the sound / light emission synchronous control shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the content of the big hit sound control process.
[0086]
First, in step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 11, it is determined whether or not a big hit occurrence command has been received from the game control board 31. Here, the big hit occurrence command is a command indicating that a big hit game state has occurred, and is transmitted from the game control board 31 to the effect indication control board 80 when the big hit game state has occurred.
[0087]
If it is determined in S11 that the big hit occurrence command has not been received, the process proceeds to S13 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined in S11 that the big hit occurrence command has been received, the process proceeds to S12, and a process of outputting the big hit music sound is performed. In S12, the melody data and the basic volume data of the jackpot song sound are read from the ROM, and the output of the jackpot song sound as shown in FIG. 3 is started at the basic volume using the read data. The song sound for the jackpot at such a basic volume is continuously generated until the jackpot gaming state ends (including the interval period provided between rounds). After S12, the process proceeds to S13.
[0088]
In S13, it is determined whether or not a big hit end command has been received from the game control board 31. Here, the big hit end command is a command indicating that the big hit gaming state has ended, and the big hit is ended when the final round of the repetition continuation control is completed or in the middle of the round to the final round of the repetition continuation control. When the condition ends, the game control board 31 transmits the effect control board 80.
[0089]
If it is determined in S13 that the big hit end command has not been received, the big hit sound control processing ends and the routine returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in S13 that the big hit end command has been received, the process proceeds to S14, and a process of fading out the output of the music sound for the big hit is performed. In S14, a process of reading out the fade-out volume data from the ROM and switching the volume data used for outputting the song sound for the jackpot from the basic volume data to the read-out fade-out volume data is performed. Thereby, the big hit music sound fades out according to the end of the big hit gaming state. After S14, the big hit sound control processing ends, and the routine returns.
[0090]
As described above, in the big hit sound control process, the music continuation generation control for continuously generating the music sound during the big hit gaming state is performed. At the end of the big hit game, music end control for performing fade-out control for fading out the music sound is performed.
[0091]
Next, a big hit light emission control process which is a light emission control subroutine executed to realize the sound / light emission synchronous control shown in FIG. 3 will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the big hit light emission control processing.
[0092]
First, in step S21, it is determined whether a big hit occurrence command has been received from the game control board 31. If it is determined in S21 that the big hit occurrence command has not been received, the process proceeds to S23 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined in S21 that the big hit generation command has been received, the process proceeds to S22, in which the game effect LEDs 28b and 28c are made to emit light in the big hit light emitting pattern. In S22, the pattern data and the basic luminance data of the light emitting pattern for the big hit are read from the ROM, and the light emission in the big light emitting pattern for the big hit as shown in FIG. 3 is started at the basic luminance using the read data. As shown in FIG. 3, the light emitting pattern for the big hit is a light emitting pattern in which the gaming effect LEDs 28b and 28 emit light in synchronization with the music sound for the big hit. The process is continuously performed until the state ends (including the interval period provided between rounds). After S22, the process proceeds to S23.
[0093]
In S23, it is determined whether or not a big hit end command has been received from the game control board 31. If it is determined in S24 that the big hit end command has not been received, the big hit light emission control process ends, and the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit end command has been received from S23, the process of fading out the light emission in the big hit light emitting pattern is performed in S24. In S24, a process of reading out the fade-out luminance data from the ROM and switching the luminance data to be used for light emission in the big hit light-emitting pattern from the basic luminance data to the read-out fade-out luminance data is performed. Thereby, the light emission in the big hit light emitting pattern fades out according to the end of the big hit gaming state. After S24, the big hit sound control process ends, and the routine returns.
[0094]
As described above, in the big hit light emission control process, the light emission continuation control for continuing the light emission of the game effect LEDs 28b and 28c in a manner synchronized with the music continuation generation control during the big hit game state is performed based on the big hit start command. Further, based on the big hit end command, at the end of the big hit game, light emission end control for performing control to fade out light emission in the big hit light emitting pattern is performed.
[0095]
The effect control microcomputer 800 performs the big hit sound control process and the big hit light emission control process in parallel as described above, so that when the big hit game state is reached, the sound shown in FIG. Light emission synchronization control is performed, and control for fading out the music sound and light emission in accordance with the end of the big hit game state is performed.
[0096]
Next, main effects obtained by this embodiment will be described together.
As shown in the control of FIGS. 3 to 5, the game effect LEDs 28b and 28c are controlled in synchronization with the music continuation generation control, so that the player can be given a sense of unity between the sound effect and the light effect. It is possible to improve the effect of playing the game by sound and light emission in the big hit game state. In addition, since the control for fading out the music sound for the big hit is performed when the big hit game state ends, the big hit game state such as when the repetition continuation control ends without being advanced to the final round. Even if the song ends in the middle, the music sound fades out without suddenly ending. As a result, the jackpot game state ends in the middle at any timing, such as the end of the jackpot game state in a certain round with the repetition continuation control, or the end of the jackpot game state after the final round of the repetition continuation control is completed. Even though the music sound gradually disappears, it is possible to produce an effect with a sound that does not cause discomfort.
[0097]
In each round of the repetition continuation control, a certain time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed after the opening and closing operation of the opening / closing plate 29, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls have been won, or the hit balls have been in a specific winning area. , And the duration of each round is an indefinite period. For this reason, even if the repetition continuation control ended in the same round, the control for suddenly stopping the output of the music sound at the end of the big hit game state was performed due to the indefiniteness of the round continuation period, There was a sense of incompatibility because the music sound ended suddenly at halfway timing. On the other hand, in the case of the present embodiment, when the big hit gaming state ends, the control for fading out the big hit music sound is performed. Even if it ends at such a timing, the music sound gradually disappears, so that an effect without a sense of incongruity can be provided.
[0098]
Further, the effect control microcomputer 800, which is one effect control means, manages the control timing so that the control is synchronized between the control by sound and the control by light emission. Can be adjusted while directly controlling the control timings of the two, so that the synchronization between the control by the sound and the control by the light emission can be prevented from being out of synchronization (not to be out of synchronization), and the synchronization can be prevented from being out of synchronization. Easy to do.
[0099]
Further, as described in S14 of FIG. 4, during the big hit game state, the music sound is generated using the melody data of the music sound and the basic volume data, and when the big hit game state ends, the volume data is changed. Control for switching from the basic volume data to the fade-out volume data is performed. Therefore, regardless of the melody flow of the music sound, the music sound fades out at the end of the big hit game state, so that it is possible to produce a sound with a sound that is not uncomfortable with the flow of the melody.
[0100]
Further, as described in S23 and S24 of FIG. 5, in response to the end command from the game control board 31, the effect control microcomputer 800 causes the game effect LEDs 28b and 28c to end the light emission in the big hit light emission pattern. Since the control is performed, the light emission can be terminated at any timing when the big hit game state ends, so that the relationship of the light emission mode between the big hit game state and after the big hit game state is not uncomfortable. Can be something.
[0101]
Also, as described in S24 of FIG. 5, during the big hit game state, the game effect LEDs 28b and 28c are controlled using the pattern data and the basic luminance data of the big hit light emitting pattern, and when the big hit game state ends, The luminance data of the light emission data is switched from the basic luminance data to the fade-out luminance data. Therefore, the light emission can be reliably terminated based on the switching of the light emission data.
[0102]
Further, as described with reference to S24 in FIG. 5, when the big hitting game state ends, the control of ending the light emission by the gaming effect LEDs 28b and 28c is performed based on the fade-out luminance data. Even though, the light emission fades out without ending suddenly. As a result, it is possible to improve the effect of the game by the light emission, and it is possible to perform a light emission effect without a sense of incongruity because the light gradually disappears even if the big hit game state ends in the middle at any timing.
[0103]
Next, modifications and features of the above-described embodiment will be enumerated below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, as an example of a pachinko gaming machine, a specific gaming state (a specific gaming state () is established by the satisfaction of the condition that the display result of the variable display device derived and displayed under the condition of starting winning is in a specific display mode. The first type of gaming machine controlled to the big hit game state and the repetition continuation control is performed has been described.
[0104]
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit sound control processing and the big hit light emission control processing described above are performed after the variable prize ball device is once opened by the start prize and then closed, and the variable prize ball device is won. The present invention is also applicable to a second type of pachinko gaming machine in which a specific game state (big hit state) is controlled by the establishment of a condition that a hit ball wins a specific winning area, and repetition continuation control is performed.
[0105]
Not limited to this, the big hit sound control process and the big hit light emission control process as described above can be performed in a right-generating state by establishing a right-generating condition by winning in a predetermined winning region. During the right generation period in which the right extinguishing condition is satisfied and the right is extinguished by winning again, the variable winning ball device is set in the first state (opened) in response to the start winning in the starting winning area. The state is controlled to a specific game state (big hit state), and the present invention can be applied to a third-type pachinko gaming machine in which repetition continuation control is performed.
[0106]
In other words, the big hit sound control process and the big hit light emission control process have a variable winning ball device that can be changed to a first state advantageous to the player or a second state unfavorable to the player, and the predetermined condition Is established, the game is controlled to a specific game state advantageous to the player. In the specific game state, the variable winning prize ball device is set to the first state advantageous to the player, and then the second state disadvantageous to the player is established. When the predetermined repetition continuation condition is satisfied, the present invention can be applied to any gaming machine that performs repetition continuation control for returning to the first state.
[0107]
(2) In the above-described embodiment, the big hit generation command transmitted when the big hit gaming state occurs is given as an example of the specific command that can specify that the music continuation generation control is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a command indicating that music continuation generation control is to be performed at a timing before the start of each round in the repetition continuation control of the big hit game state may be sequentially transmitted as a specific command. That is, the specific command that can specify that the music continuation occurrence control is to be performed may be a command transmitted at any transmission timing as long as it can specify that the music continuation generation control is to be performed. Further, such a specific command is not particularly required to be a command indicating a jackpot occurrence, and is a command indicating any meaning content as long as it is a command capable of specifying that music continuation occurrence control is performed. Is also good.
[0108]
(3) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which control commands such as a display control command, a sound control command, and a light emission control command included in the effect control command are transmitted from the game control board 31 to the effect control board 80. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the control command transmitted from the game control board 31 to the effect control board 80 may be any command for instructing the effect of the game, and may include various control contents such as display control, sound control, and light emission control. May be a command that directly specifies the control content, or a command that specifies the effect content without directly specifying each control content. For example, the command may be transmitted from the game control board 31 to the effect control board 80. The control command specifies the type of game effect without directly specifying the control contents of display control, sound control, and light emission control, and based on the specification, display control that has a correlation with the game effect in advance. , Sound control, and light emission control may be commands that can be selected and determined by the effect control microcomputer 800.
[0109]
(4) In the above-described embodiment, the process (S24) of switching from basic luminance data to fade-out luminance data using fade-out luminance data as luminance data for terminating light emission at the end of the big hit gaming state has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the luminance data for terminating the light emission at the end of the big hit game state, the off data for suddenly extinguishing the light as described above is used. A process of switching from the luminance data to the off data may be performed. Further, as luminance data for terminating light emission at the end of the big hit game state, fade-out luminance data is selected first, and then off data is selected and used (a luminance for terminating light emission at the end of light emission). The data may be switched from fade-out luminance data to off-data halfway, or the light may be completely extinguished after the light emitting state fades out. This makes it possible to reliably turn off the lamp.
[0110]
(5) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 800 is provided on a control board (effect control board 80) different from the game control board 31 provided with the game control means (game control microcomputer 53). Although the example provided is shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect control microcomputer 800 may be provided on the game control board 31.
[0111]
(6) The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine viewed from the front.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a control circuit including various control boards in the pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a control mode of an effect performed by synchronizing output and emission of music sound during repeated continuation control in a big hit game state.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the content of a big hit sound control process.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the processing content of a big hit light emission control process.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Pachinko machine, 27 speaker, 25 decoration lamp, 31 game control board, 53 game control microcomputer, 28a to 28c game effect LED, 80 effect control board, 800 effect control microcomputer.

Claims (5)

A variable winning prize ball device that can be changed to a first state advantageous to the player or a second state unfavorable to the player, and is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied; In the gaming state, the variable winning ball device is set to a first state advantageous to the player, and then to a second state unfavorable to the player. When a predetermined repetition continuation condition is satisfied, the second state is repeated. A gaming machine that performs repetitive continuation control to bring it to a state of 1,
Sound generating means for producing a game by sound;
Light emitting means for producing a game by light emission,
Including a production control microcomputer that controls the sound generating means and the light emitting means to produce a game,
The effect control microcomputer performs the music continuation generation control to continuously generate the music sound by the sound generation means and controls the light emitting means in synchronization with the music continuation generation control during the specific game state, A gaming machine, wherein when the specific gaming state ends, fade-out control for fading out the music sound is performed. The melody data of the music sound used for the music continuation generation control, first volume data for setting the volume of the music sound to a predetermined volume, and second volume data for fading out the music sound. Further comprising sound data storage means for storing,
The effect control microcomputer generates the music sound using the melody data and the first volume data during the specific game state, and performs the fade-out control when the specific game state ends. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control is performed to switch data from the first volume data to the second volume data. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect control microcomputer performs light emission termination control for terminating light emission by the light emitting unit when the specific game state ends. 4. Light-emitting data storage means for storing first light-emitting data for causing the light-emitting means to emit light and second light-emitting data for terminating light emission of the light-emitting means;
The effect control microcomputer, during the specific game state, controls the light emitting means using the first light emission data, and when the specific game state ends, the light emission data is used as the light emission end control. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein control is performed to switch from the first light emission data to the second light emission data. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the second light emission data is data for fading out luminance of light emitted by the light emitting means.

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