JP2005245699A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of reducing the data amount of a specified performance sound and storing more performance sounds in a music ROM. <P>SOLUTION: In the sound data ROM 234 of a pachinko game machine 10, performance sound data for making a speaker 46 generate the performance sound at the time of variable display and the performance sound data for making the speaker 46 generate sound effects 1-4 are recorded. A sub CPU 206 makes the sound effects 1-4 be generated while the performance sound at the time of the variable display is generated by controlling the speaker 46. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that controls generation of a plurality of effect sounds related to a game.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, the variation of the identification information on the display area of the variable display device is based on the condition that the gaming ball has won the starting area provided in the gaming area where the gaming ball can roll. There is provided variable display control means for performing control to perform display and derivation display, and to perform control to perform derivation display of identification information on which variable display is performed, and the derivation and display of identification information has a predetermined combination (specific display mode ), A game state in which the player enters a specific gaming state (so-called jackpot) advantageous to the player is provided.

  In this kind of ball game machine, in order to give a sense of expectation to shift to a specific gaming state, various kinds of reach effects, notice effects, etc. are made using images, sounds, and lamps before the identification information is derived and displayed. A game machine in which the production is performed is common.

  Such gaming machines generally have two control circuits, a main control circuit and a sub-control circuit, and the main control circuit is a sub-control circuit in terms of generation of production sound (including sound effects). A special symbol variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the control circuit, and the sub-control circuit selects an effect sound associated with the variation pattern designated by this command. In recent gaming machines, a special symbol variation start sound, a so-called audible sound that informs the improvement of the jackpot expectation degree, and the like are also added to the effect sound.

Further, based on the volume level of the ambient sound, one that selects and generates a more suitable effect sound from a plurality of ambient sounds associated with the variation pattern specified by the command has been proposed (for example, , See Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-144695 A

  However, in the above-described gaming machine, data (PCM sound) obtained by digitally recording actual sound is used as production sound data, and if a large number of production sounds are stored in the music ROM, the data amount of the production sound Was getting bigger.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to reduce the data amount of a specific effect sound and store a larger number of effect sounds in an audio data ROM.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Variable display means for variably displaying identification information in a predetermined variation pattern, and a variation pattern for determining the predetermined variation pattern on condition that the game ball has passed through the starting area provided in the game area A game machine comprising: determination means; and sound generation means for generating an effect sound relating to a game, wherein the first effect sound corresponding to the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means, and the variation pattern Effect sound data storage means for storing a second effect sound that does not correspond to the sound, a sound generation control means for performing control to generate the sound, a plurality of the first effect sound data, and the second effect sound data. And the sound generation control means generates a second effect sound while generating the first effect sound.

  According to the invention of (1), a plurality of first effect sounds are stored in the effect sound data storage means, and the sound generation control means outputs the second effect sound while the first effect sound is being generated. generate. Since this second effect sound can be used in common for a plurality of first effect sounds, an effect sound is created and stored in advance by combining the first effect sound and the second effect sound. The amount of effect sound data can be reduced as compared with the case of doing so. Accordingly, a larger number of performance sounds can be stored in the music ROM.

  (2) The gaming machine according to (1), wherein a plurality of the second effect sounds are provided.

  According to the invention of (2), since a plurality of second effect sounds are prepared, more various effect sounds can be created, and the player's interest in games can be enhanced.

  (3) The gaming machine according to (2), wherein the sound generation control means simultaneously generates a plurality of second effect sounds.

  According to the invention of (3), if the timing at which a plurality of second effect sounds are generated simultaneously is set, for example, that the reliability of the jackpot is high, the sense of expectation for the jackpot is enhanced by the timing of the generation of this stage sound. Can improve the interest of the game.

  (4) The gaming machine according to (2), wherein the sound generation control unit separately generates a plurality of second effect sounds.

  According to the invention of (4), if the timing for generating a plurality of second effect sounds separately is set, for example, that the reliability of the jackpot is high, the expectation for the jackpot can be expected by the timing of the generation of the effect sound. It can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (4), a game ball passage detecting means for detecting that a game ball passes through the starting area, and a game ball passing detection means by the game ball passage detecting means. Acquisition of specific game determination information for determining whether to perform control for shifting to a specific game state advantageous to the player on the condition that passage of the start area is detected And the sound generation control means is provided on the condition that the specific game determination information matches the jackpot determination information that gives a game state advantageous to the player. A game machine characterized by generating a specific effect sound included in the effect sound of 2.

  According to the invention of (5), when the jackpot determination information that will give an advantageous gaming state matches the specific game determination information obtained by the specific game determination information acquisition means, Among the plurality of second effect sounds, a specific effect sound for notifying the jackpot is generated, so that the player's sense of expectation for the jackpot can be increased, so that the interest of the game can be further improved.

  (6) The gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (4), further comprising specific game state transition determination means for determining whether or not to perform control for shifting to a specific game state advantageous to a player, The sound generation control means is a case where it is determined by the specific gaming state transition determination means that the control to shift to the specific gaming state is performed rather than the case where it is determined not to control to shift to the specific gaming state. A game machine characterized by generating a specific effect sound included in the second effect sound with a high probability.

  According to the invention of (6), when a specific effect sound included in the second effect sound is generated, there is a high probability of shifting to a specific game state advantageous to the player. Therefore, when a specific performance sound is generated, the expectation for the big hit can be increased, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  According to the present invention, the plurality of first effect sounds are stored in the effect sound data storage means, and the sound generation control means generates the second effect sound while generating the first effect sound. Since this second effect sound can be used in common for a plurality of first effect sounds, an effect sound is created and stored in advance by combining the first effect sound and the second effect sound. The amount of effect sound data can be reduced as compared with the case of doing so. Therefore, a larger number of performance sounds can be stored in the audio data ROM.

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

[Composition of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an overview of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as a digital pachi) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a main body frame 12, a game board 14 incorporated in the main body frame 12, an upper plate 20 and a lower plate 22 provided on the front surface of the main body frame 12, and a right side of the lower plate 22. A firing handle 26 is disposed. A plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven in the front surface of the game board 14.

  Further, the launch handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12, and the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the launch handle 26 by the player. A firing solenoid (not shown) is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26.

  Furthermore, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the periphery of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. Fired sequentially on the board 14.

  Note that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 26 may be any sensor that can determine that the firing handle 26 has been gripped by the player. The type of sensor, such as an optical detection sensor or a sensor that detects heat, may be used. It doesn't matter.

  The launched game ball is guided to a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14. After that, the game ball is changed in its traveling direction by collision with the above-described obstacle nails. It falls toward the bottom of the board 14. As described above, an area surrounded by the guide rail 30 and allowing the game ball to roll is referred to as a game area.

  A liquid crystal display device 32 as a variable display means is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a, and identification information is variably displayed in the display area 32a. Further, such identification information is configured as a special symbol 92 in the special symbol game. Details of the special symbol game will be described later. This identification information is a pattern made up of numbers, symbols, and the like. In this embodiment, numbers from “0” to “9” are used.

  “Variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, a “variable display” that is actually displayed in a variable state, a “stop display” that is displayed in a stopped state, etc. It is. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display.

  Further, identification information corresponding to a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in the present embodiment) is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. Identification information is derived and displayed in the plurality of symbol sequences, and the combination of the plurality of identification information derived and displayed is a specific display mode (for example, any one of “0” to “9” in each of the plurality of symbol sequences). The game state is shifted to a specific game state (so-called jackpot) that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game is derived and displayed in a state where all of them are arranged, so-called “hit display mode”). In addition to the identification information, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a background image, an effect image for effect, a normal symbol image, and the like. In the present embodiment, the identification information is composed of a plurality of symbol strings. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the identification information may be composed of one symbol string.

  A sphere passage detector 54 is provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 32. When detecting that the game ball has passed, the ball passage detector 54 starts the fluctuation display of the normal symbol 94 on the display area 32a and stops the fluctuation display of the normal symbol after a predetermined time has elapsed. . This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x”. Further, a normal symbol holding lamp 50 for displaying the number of holdings in the normal symbol game (the holding number will be described later) is provided on the side of the liquid crystal display device 32. In addition, an upper limit (for example, 4) is set for the number of holds in the normal symbol game.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 48 provided on the left and right sides of the starting port 44 described later are in the open state from the closed state. Thus, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the start port 44. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48 is in the open state, the blade member 48 is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start port 44.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is shown in the case where it is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that is a gaming machine. For example, the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided at any position. In this embodiment, the identification information and the normal symbol are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a variable symbol display device for the normal symbol is provided separately from the liquid crystal display device 32. It may be configured. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is adopted as the variable display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be adopted. For example, a drum, a belt, a leaf, or the like may be adopted as the variable display means. Good.

  Furthermore, on both the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display device 32, rolling guide members 59a and 59b for guiding the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction are also provided. In addition, on the lower left side and the lower right side of the game board 14, board surface effect lamps 36a and 36b are provided.

  Above the liquid crystal display device 32 described above, four special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. In addition, at the lower part of the game board 14, there are provided game balls general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  A large winning opening 39 is provided in the vicinity of the general winning openings 56a to 56d. The big winning opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed. When the combination of the derived and displayed identification information is in a specific display mode, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, which is the specific gaming state, and the shutter 40 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept the gaming ball (first It is driven so that The special winning opening 39 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 2) and a general area (not shown) having a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 2). Yes, the shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls passes through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. In other words, when the condition of either winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the big prize opening 39 is put in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. Subsequently, the shutter 40 that has been changed from the open state to the closed state (second state) is provided on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed through the V-count sensor 102. It is driven to the open state again. In other words, on the condition that the game ball received when the special winning opening 39 is in the open state passes through a specific area provided in the special winning opening 39, the game ball is again opened.

  In addition, when the number of game balls won in the big prize opening 39 reaches a specific number (for example, 10) in a state where the big prize opening 39 is in an open state, as will be described in detail later, The played game balls are discharged to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 described later.

  A start opening 44 having a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 2) is provided below the liquid crystal display device 32. When a game ball wins at the starting port 44, a special symbol game, which will be described later, is started, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which a plurality of columns of identification information are displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the variable display start condition for the predetermined identification information is mainly based on the fact that a game ball has won a winning opening 44. In addition, it is also a condition that the identification information is derived and displayed. That is, the variable display of the identification information is performed every time the variable display start condition for the predetermined identification information is satisfied. In the embodiment, the predetermined display information variable display start condition is that a game ball has been won at the start port 44, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  Further, when a game ball is won at the start opening 44 during the variation display of the identification information in the special symbol game, the game ball is won at the start opening 44 until the identification information during the variation display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable display of the identification information based is suspended. If the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is suspended, execution of variable display of the identification information held is started. In addition, when the identification information is derived and displayed, the variable display of the identification information is executed once. For example, when the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is held three times, one of the variable display of the held identification information is executed, and the remaining 2 The batch is held.

  The number of executions of the variable display of the identification information being held (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to special symbol”) is displayed by turning on / off the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d. For example, when the variable display of the identification information is held once, the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on, and the special symbol hold lamps 34b to 34d are turned off. When execution of variable display of the identification information is held twice, the special symbol holding lamps 34a and 34b are turned on, and the special symbol holding lamps 34c and 34d are turned off. When execution of variable display of the identification information is held three times, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34c are turned on and the special symbol holding lamp 34d is turned off. When the variable display of the identification information is held four times, the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d are turned on.

  An upper limit is set for the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information to be held. For example, the variable display of the identification information is held up to 4 times. For example, in the state where execution of variable display of identification information is held three times, when a game ball wins the start opening 44, execution of the fourth time is held, but execution of variable display of identification information is executed. If the game ball wins the start port 44 in a state where it is held for four times, the fifth execution is not held, and the state where the variable display of the identification information is held for four times is maintained. It becomes.

  Similarly, in the normal symbol game, when a game ball passes the ball passage detector 54 while the normal symbol is being displayed in a variation, the passage of the ball is continued until the normal symbol in the variation display is derived and displayed. The execution (start) of variable symbol variable display based on the passing of the game ball to the detector 54 is suspended. If the normal symbol is derived and displayed in the state where the execution of variable display of the normal symbol is suspended, the variable symbol of the held regular symbol is started after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the execution of variable display of the normal symbol executed when the normal symbol is derived and displayed is one time. The number of executions of the variable display of the held normal symbol (so-called “the number of holdings related to the normal symbol”, “the number of holdings in the normal symbol game”) is expressed by turning on / off the normal symbol holding lamp 50. In addition, an upper limit is also set for the number of times that execution of variable symbol display is suspended, for example, variable symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

  In the present embodiment, the variable information display is suspended with the upper limit being four times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one or more times may be set as the upper limit. As such, the variable display of the identification information may be suspended, and further, the identification information may be suspended without setting an upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of identification information may not be suspended. In the present embodiment, the variable symbol display is suspended with the upper limit being four times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the upper limit may be one or more times. As such, it may be configured to hold the variable display of the normal symbol, or may be configured to hold without setting an upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of a normal symbol may not be suspended.

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start opening 44, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, and the large winning opening 39, the number set in advance according to the type of each winning opening. The game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66, main ROM (read only memory) 68, and main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means described later.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a jackpot determination table and an effect to be referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table to be referred to at the time are also stored. Specific programs and tables will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded and recorded in the main RAM 70 after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium. In this embodiment, the main CPU 66, the main ROM 68, and the main RAM 70 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a lose symbol determination random number counter, a presentation condition selection random number counter, a grand prize opening number counter, and a grand prize. Entry winning counter, waiting time timer, extra winning opening opening time timer, starting memory number counter, number of advance notice executions, special symbol game, variable related to output in which data indicating number of hold in normal symbol game, etc., sub control circuit to be described later Data, variables, etc. for supplying commands to 200 are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining identification information derived and displayed when a jackpot of a special symbol is determined. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is used to determine identification information to be derived and displayed when it is not a big hit (so-called losing). The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining a variation display pattern of the identification information. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided. Further, although it is a loss, a reach determination random number counter for determining whether or not to reach may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize opening 39. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening 39 is opened in a specific gaming state (so-called “round number”). The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big prize winning opening 39 during one round and have passed the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved items is retained when the game ball wins the start opening 44, but the variation display of the identification information cannot be executed. Is shown.

  The starting memory number counter indicates the number in which starting memory information described later is stored.

  In addition, a special symbol storage area and a normal symbol storage area are positioned and stored in the main RAM 70.

  The special symbol storage area stores start memory information including a jackpot determination random number corresponding to one variable display in the special symbol game. The start storage information is stored when a predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied. Further, such start-up storage information includes a jackpot determination random number value and the like, and is for determining the result of variable display of identification information. Further, among the start memory information, the start memory information including a jackpot determination random number value or the like indicating a specific display mode is referred to as specific start memory information.

  The special symbol storage area includes a special symbol storage area (0) to a special symbol storage area (4). In the special symbol storage area (0), data corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is stored. The special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) store data corresponding to the variable display executed after the currently executed variable display is completed. That is, when all the data in the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (4) is clear data, the current variable display is not executed and the hold for executing the variable display is also performed. It will not be. In addition, when the current variable display is completed, each data of the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) is transferred from the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (3). Shift and store clear data in the special symbol storage area (4). As a result, the special symbol storage area is updated. On the other hand, the normal symbol storage area also includes the normal symbol storage area (0) to the normal symbol storage area (4), as in the special symbol storage area. Further, as in the special symbol storage area, update control of the normal symbol storage area is performed.

  Further, the start storage information stored in such a special symbol storage area is read out before the variable display of the identification information based on the start storage information is executed, and it is determined whether or not it is the specific start storage information. (So-called “preliminary determination”) may be performed. For example, when the identification information is variably displayed, if the number of holds is two, that is, the starting storage information is stored from the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (2). In this case, when a game ball wins at the start port 44, start memory information is stored in the special symbol storage area (3). Then, it is determined whether or not the start storage information stored in the special symbol storage area (3) is the specific start storage information.

  Furthermore, when it is determined in advance according to the result of such a pre-determination that it is specific start-up memory information, before the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start-up storage information is executed, a specific A specific sound effect (sound effect 4 in the present embodiment) for notifying the possibility of a display mode may be generated from the speaker 46. Using the above example, when the start memory information stored in the special symbol memory area (3) is the specific start memory information, the special information before the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start memory information is executed. In the variable display of the identification information based on the symbol storage area (1) and the special symbol storage area (2), a specific sound effect (sound effect 4 in the present embodiment) may be generated from the speaker 46.

  Thus, in the variable display of the identification information before the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start memory information is executed, a specific sound effect may be generated from the speaker 46, so that the player's expectation for jackpot Since the feeling can be enhanced, it is possible to further improve the interest of the player.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to transmission means for transmitting various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various means included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the passage A ball sensor 114, a start winning ball sensor 116, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a big prize opening solenoid 120, a seesaw solenoid 122, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 39. The V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening 39.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensor 114 is provided in the ball passing detector 54. The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the ball passing detector 54.

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the start port 44. The start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start opening 44.

  The normal electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 48 open or closed according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 1 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 is connected to a seesaw provided in the shutter 40 in the shape of a plate, and displaces the seesaw according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to change the inclination of the seesaw. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150. Specifically, the payout / launch control circuit 126 has a CPU (not shown) for controlling the payout / launch control circuit 126 and a ROM (a program for causing the CPU to execute processing). And a RAM (not shown) which is a work area of the CPU.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130. The payout device 128 is employed as an example of a payout means for paying out game media when the launched (injected) game media passes through a predetermined area. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a payout control means for performing payout control of the payout means.

  In addition, the launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. The game board 14 is sequentially fired by the solenoid. Note that such a launching device 130 is employed as an example of a launching unit that launches (injects) a game medium in accordance with a player's operation.

  Further, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 responds to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60 to display control in the liquid crystal display device 32 and sound generated from the speaker 46 (46a and 46b in FIG. 1) as sound generation means. Control, normal symbol holding lamp 50, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, board effect lamps 36a and 36b, decorative lamps 133a and 133b, and the like. The board effect lamp is a lamp that is turned on when a winning is made at the start opening.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and to prevent signals from being supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 as the effect control means includes a variable display control means, a sub CPU 206 as the sound generation control means, a program ROM 208 as the storage means, a work RAM 210, and a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32. , A sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, a normal symbol hold lamp 50, special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d, board surface effect lamps 36a and 36b, and lamp control circuit 240 that controls the decoration lamps 133a and 133b. It is composed of The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, as will be described later. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. A specific program will be described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display. The effect display is executed according to the variable display of the identification information.

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as the storage means. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the configuration is not limited thereto, and the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 are not limited thereto. In this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the main ROM 68 and executed by the main CPU 66. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the main ROM 68 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

  In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 250 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212 as variable display control means, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, a D / A converter 218 that converts image data as an image signal, It comprises an initial reset circuit 220 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on.

  The VDP 212 described above is connected to the sub CPU 206, the image data ROM 216 storing the image data, the D / A converter 218 that converts the image data into an image signal, and the initial reset circuit 220.

  The VDP 212 includes a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like, and is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In the image data ROM 216, various types of image data such as identification information image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, and normal symbol image data indicating normal symbols are separately stored.

  In accordance with an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, the VDP 212 receives various information such as identification information image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, and normal symbol image data indicating a normal symbol from the image data ROM 216. The image data is read out and image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is generated. The VDP 212 supplies the generated image data to the D / A converter 218. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that controls audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

  A sound source IC 232 as sound generation control means is connected to the sub CPU 206, the initial reset circuit 220, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speaker 46. As this sound generating means, the speaker 46 can simultaneously generate a plurality of sounds relating to the game such as BGM and SE, for example, under the control of the sub CPU 206 and the sound source IC 232.

  The sound source IC 232 selects one piece of sound data from a plurality of pieces of sound data stored in the sound data ROM 234 in accordance with a sound generation command (command) supplied from the sub CPU 206. The sound source IC 232 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM 234, converts the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, and supplies the audio signal to the AMP 236. The AMP 236 amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 46.

  As will be described later, when the sub CPU 206 and the sound source IC 232 are supplied with a predetermined command (variation pattern designation command) from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200, the identifications indicated by the commands are displayed. The speaker 46 is controlled to generate a predetermined variable display effect sound at a predetermined volume according to a variable display variation pattern of information. This predetermined variable display effect sound is an effect sound having a length corresponding to one variable display of the identification information, and has a length from the start of the display of the identification information to the derivation display. Things are the main. That is, the sub CPU 206 and the sound source IC 232 perform control for the speaker 46 to generate a predetermined variable display effect sound at a predetermined volume according to a predetermined variation pattern in the identification information. The variable display effect sound in this embodiment corresponds to an example of the first effect sound of the present invention.

  Further, when a predetermined command (sound effect designation command) is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200, the sub CPU 206 and the sound source IC 232 generate a predetermined sound effect with a predetermined volume. Control to be performed is performed on the speaker 46. This sound effect is generated during the generation of a predetermined variable display effect sound, and types thereof include a variation display start sound of identification information, a stop display sound of identification information, an impact sound, a tilt sound, and the like. In addition, the case where a sound effect is generated is not only a case where one type of sound effect is generated in a single effect sound during variable display, but also a case where a plurality of sound effects are generated at the same time when they are generated simultaneously. Also good. The sound effects 1 to 4 in the present embodiment correspond to an example of the second effect sound of the present invention.

  The audio data ROM 234 stores a plurality of effect sound data for generating a predetermined variable display effect sound. The plurality of effect sound data is, for example, a melody that can be felt as a break by the player. In the present embodiment, since one variable display effect sound is defined for one variable pattern, if there are 53 types of change patterns as will be described later, 53 effect sound data are stored in the audio data ROM 234. It will be recorded. In this embodiment, one variable display effect sound is defined for one variation pattern, but a plurality of variable display effect sounds are defined for one variation pattern. May be. Further, the same variable display effect sound may be used for a plurality of variation patterns. In the case of the present embodiment, 53 types of effect sound data are recorded in the audio data ROM 234 as the variable display effect sound. Of course, 53 or more types of effect sound data are recorded in the audio data ROM 234. You may do it.

  Furthermore, the audio data ROM 234 also stores a plurality of sound effect data for generating predetermined sound effects. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, four types of sound effect data are recorded. Of course, four or more types, one type, two types, and three types of sound effect data are recorded in the audio data ROM 234. You may do it.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 for supplying a lamp control signal and a decoration data ROM 244 in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored.

[Description of command]
An example of commands supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 will be described with reference to the command table of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 3, commands 01H to 35H represent variation pattern designation commands, command D2H represents a demo display command, command D3H represents a start opening prize command, and commands D4H to D7H represent sound effect designation commands. In addition to the commands shown in the command table of FIG. 3, there are commands supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200, but the description thereof is omitted in this embodiment. ing.

  Further, the command table shown in FIG. 3 includes a liquid crystal display device controlled according to a command supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 (“normal display indicating normal symbol image display”). There are two types of symbol display ”and“ identification symbol display ”indicating the display of identification information.) Normal symbol hold lamp 50, special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d, board surface effect lamps 36a and 36b, decorative lamps 133a and 133b, And a speaker 46 is shown. In the command table, a predetermined command is marked with a circle. A device corresponding to this circle is controlled by the command. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 for displaying the identification information, the board surface effect lamps 36a and 36b, the decoration lamps 133a and 133b, and the speaker 46 are controlled by a change pattern designation 1 command to be described later.

  Each command shown in the command table will be described in detail below. The variation pattern designation command indicates a variation display pattern of identification information, and the identification information is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 with each variation pattern. When one of the 53 types of variation pattern designation commands is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200, the liquid crystal display device 32 uses the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. The identification information is variably displayed, and the board effect lamps 36a and 36b and the decoration lamps 133a and 133b are turned on or blinking according to the variation pattern designation command, and the speaker 46 is variably displayed according to the variation pattern designation command. Production sound is generated. For example, if the command supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 is a variation pattern 1 designation command, the liquid crystal display device 32 uses the variation pattern 1 corresponding to the variation pattern 1 designation command. The identification information is displayed in a variable manner, and the board effect lamps 36a and 36b and the decoration lamps 133a and 133b are turned on or blinking in accordance with the fluctuation pattern 1, and the speaker 46 generates a variable display effect sound 1 in accordance with the fluctuation pattern 1. Will do.

  The demonstration display command is to display a demonstration screen on the liquid crystal display device 32 when the special symbol game is not performed, and to turn on the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, the board surface effect lamps 36a and 36b, and the decoration lamps 133a and 133b. Alternatively, it is a command that causes a demonstration effect sound to be generated from the speaker 46 by blinking.

  The start opening prize command is a command for lighting or blinking the board surface effect lamps 36a and 36b when a game ball wins the start opening 44 (see FIG. 1).

  The sound effect designation command is a command for causing the speaker 46 to generate a sound effect. Specifically, when the sound effect 1 designation command is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200, the sub CPU 206 supplies a sound generation command to the sound source IC 232, and the sound source IC 232 The sound data is read from the sound data ROM 234, and the speaker 46 is controlled to generate the sound effect 1 at a predetermined volume.

[Sound effect sorting table]
The sound effect distribution table stored in the main ROM 68 will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the sound effect distribution table described below is not stored in the main ROM 68, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the main ROM 68.

  The sound effect distribution table shown in FIG. 4 is a table for determining combinations of three types of sound effects, sound effect 1, sound effect 2, and sound effect 3. Note that the sound effect distribution table recorded in the actual main ROM 68 records values for determining the combination of sound effects. However, in order to simplify the explanation and facilitate understanding, this table is used. In the embodiment, the distribution ratio is displayed.

  In the sound effect distribution table shown in FIG. 4, the distribution rate of the combination of sound effects when the derived display result is lost, and the distribution rate of the sound effect combination when the derived display result is a big hit And are set.

  Two types of “sound effect 1 + sound effect 3” and “sound effect 1 + sound effect 2 + sound effect 3” are set as the types of sound effect combinations to be distributed. When “sound effect 1 + sound effect 3” is selected, sound effect 1 and sound effect 3 are generated from speaker 46. When “sound effect 1 + sound effect 2 + sound effect 3” is selected, sound effect 1, sound effect 2 and sound effect 3 are generated from the speaker 46.

  As shown in the sound effect distribution table, when the result from which the identification information is derived and displayed is determined to be lost, “sound effect 1 + sound effect 3” is selected with a probability of 90%, with a probability of 10%. “Sound effect 1 + Sound effect 2 + Sound effect 3” is selected.

  On the other hand, when the result of the identification information derived and displayed is determined as a jackpot, “sound effect 1 + sound effect 3” is selected with a probability of 50%, and “sound effect 1 + sound effect 2 + effect” with a probability of 50%. Sound 3 "is selected.

  As described above, when the result of the identification information derived and displayed is determined to be a big hit (at the time of big hit), the result obtained when the identification information is derived and displayed is lost (when lost). “Sound effect 2 + Sound effect 3” is easily selected. That is, the sound effect 2 is likely to be generated at the time of big hit. Therefore, when the sound effect 2 is generated, the player is excited about the expectation of the big hit, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, when only the sound effect 2 is generated, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for the big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of sound effects can be used to play the game. It is good also as a structure which raises the expectation of a person's jackpot.

[Pre-notification sound distribution table]
The prior notice sound effect distribution table stored in the main ROM 68 will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the advance notice sound distribution table described below is not stored in the main ROM 68, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the main ROM 68.

  The prior notice sound effect distribution table shown in FIG. 5 is divided into whether or not there is specific start storage information indicating a big hit in the recorded start storage information, and during the production of the variable display effect sound, It is determined whether or not the sound effect 4 which is a sound effect is generated. Here, “There is specific start memory information indicating a big hit in the recorded start memory information” means that there is at least one specific start memory information indicating a big hit in all recorded start memory information. Indicates. For example, when the number of holdings is three, three pieces of start memory information are recorded, but this corresponds to a case where specific start record information is recorded in at least one of them. In addition, in the prior notice sound effect distribution table recorded in the actual main ROM 68, a value for determining whether or not the sound effect 4 is generated is recorded, but the explanation is simplified and understood. In order to make it easy, in this embodiment, the distribution ratio is displayed.

  In the prior notice sound effect distribution table shown in FIG. 5, when the recorded start memory information is lost, the distribution ratio indicating whether or not the sound effect 4 can be generated and the specific start memory information indicating that the start memory information indicates a big hit. And a distribution ratio indicating whether or not the sound effect 4 can be generated.

  When the recorded start memory information is not specific start memory information indicating a big hit, that is, when the recorded start memory information indicates a loss, the sound effect 4 is generated with a probability of 10%. That is, if the recorded start memory information indicates a loss, the sound effect 4 is not generated with a probability of 90%.

  On the other hand, when the recorded start memory information is specific start memory information indicating a big hit, the sound effect 4 is generated with a probability of 50%. That is, when the recorded start memory information shows a big hit, the sound effect 4 is not generated with a probability of 50%.

  Thus, when the recorded start memory information is specific start memory information indicating a big hit, the sound effect 4 is generated as compared with the case where the recorded start memory information is a start memory information indicating a loss. It has become easier. In other words, when the recorded start memory information is specific start memory information indicating a big hit, since the sound effect 4 is likely to be generated, the player will be excited about the expectation of the big hit, It is possible to improve the fun of gaming.

  In the present embodiment, when only the sound effect 4 is generated, the player can increase the expectation for the big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of sound effects are used. It may be configured such that the player increases the expectation of a big hit.

[Description of sound generation timing]
Next, the timing when sound effects distributed in the distribution table of FIGS. 4 and 5 are generated from the speaker 46 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. The horizontal axis is a time axis.

  6 and 7, in order from the top, a timing chart showing the timing of start of fluctuation of the identification information, a timing chart showing the generation timing of the sound effect 1, a timing chart showing the generation timing of the sound effect 2, and a sound effect 3 The timing chart which shows generation | occurrence | production timing, and the timing chart which shows the generation | occurrence | production timing of the sound effect 4 are shown.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the variation display of the identification information is started at time T ₀ . The time T ₀ is, the generation timing of the variable display when directing sound, which is also the generation timing of the sound effect 1 generation timing and sound effect 4. Also, the time T ₁ is the mute timing of the sound effect 1 and the mute timing of the sound effect 4. In addition, time T ₂ has become a generation timing of the sound effect 2. The time T ₃ has a muffling timing of sound effects 2. The time T ₄ has a generation timing of the sound effect 3. In addition, time T ₅ has become a mute timing of sound effects 3. Moreover, silencing timings of stopping display of timing and variable display when directing sound identification information has a time T _5.

  Here, the sound effect 1 is assumed to be a change start sound of the identification information, and when the sound effect 1 is generated, a sound “shush” is generated from the speaker 46. The sound effect 2 is assumed to be a tilting sound. When the sound effect 2 is generated, a sound “tatan” is generated from the speaker 46. The sound effect 3 is assumed to be a symbol stop sound. When the sound effect 3 is generated, a sound “patter” is generated from the speaker 46. The sound effect 4 is assumed to be a direct hit sound, and when the sound effect 4 is generated, a sound “Gasshahn” is generated from the speaker 46.

  6, “Sound effect 1 + Sound effect 2 + Sound effect 3” is selected in the sound effect distribution table in FIG. 4, and “No sound effect 4” is selected in the prior notice sound effect distribution table in FIG. The sound effect generation timing when selected is described.

As shown in FIG. 6, at the same time as the identification information starts to fluctuate at time T ₀ , a variable display effect sound and sound effect 1 are also generated. Then, the sound effect 1 is muted at time T _1, sound effect 2 occurs at time T _2. Then, the sound effect 2 is muted at time T _3, the sound effect 3 occurs at time T _4. With variation of the identification information at time T ₅ is stopped and displayed, the variable display when directing sound and sound effect 3 is muted.

  As shown in FIG. 6, it is easier to select when the result from which the identification information is derived and displayed is determined as a big hit (at the time of big hit) than when the result at which the identification information is derived and displayed is lost (when lost). In a situation where “sound effect 1 + sound effect 2 + sound effect 3” is generated, the player is excited about the big hit, and the game can be improved.

  Next, using FIG. 7, “Sound effect 1 + Sound effect 2 + Sound effect 3” is selected in the sound effect distribution table of FIG. 4, and “Sound effect 4 is present” is selected in the prior notice effect table of FIG. The sound effect generation timing when selected is described.

As shown in FIG. 7, at the time T ₀ , the identification information starts changing, and at the same time, the variable display effect sound, the sound effect 1 and the sound effect 4 are also generated. Then silence duration T ₁ sound effect 1 and effect sound 4 simultaneously, the sound effect 2 occurs at time T _2. Then, the sound effect 2 is muted at time T _3, the sound effect 3 occurs at time T _4. With variation of the identification information at time T ₅ is stopped and displayed, the variable display when directing sound and sound effect 3 is muted.

  As shown in FIG. 7, it is easier to select when the recorded start memory information is the specific start memory information indicating the big hit than when the recorded start memory information is the specific start memory information indicating the loss. In a situation where “sound effect 4” is generated, the player will be excited about the big hit, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, sound effects 1 to 4 are generated while the variable display effect sound is generated. And even if the variable display effect sound is different corresponding to the variable display pattern as described above, the sound effects 1 to 4 can be used in common. Therefore, the effect sound data of effect display 1 and the effect sound 4 are previously recorded in the sound data ROM 234 separately from the effect sound data of the effect sound at the time of variable display, so that the effect sound at the time of variable display and the effect sound are synthesized. The amount of data can be reduced as compared with the case of recording in the audio data ROM 234. Therefore, a larger number of effect sounds can be recorded in the audio data ROM 234.

Also, since a plurality of sound effects are provided from sound effect 1 to sound effect 4, a variety of effect sounds can be created with various variations of the effect sound during variable display, thereby increasing the interest of the player in the game. it can.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, if sound effects 1 and 4 are generated simultaneously and the generation timing of these sound effects is set, for example, that the big hit reliability is high, this variable display effect sound The expectation for the big hit can be increased by the occurrence timing of the game, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, if the sound effects 1 to 3 are generated separately and the generation timing of the sound effects is set to be, for example, high hit reliability, The expectation for the big hit can be increased by the timing of the production sound, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, sound effects 1 and 4 are generated at the same time and silenced at the same time, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the present invention, it is only necessary to have a time zone in which both the sound effect 1 and the sound effect 4 occur simultaneously.

  Note that the image data ROM 216 in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of the effect sound data storage means of the present invention. The effect sound data storage means includes a plurality of first effect sound data for causing the sound generation means (for example, the speaker 46) to generate the first effect sound (for example, the variable display effect sound) and the second effect sound data. The second effect sound data for causing the sound generating means (for example, the speaker 46) to generate the effect sound (for example, the effect sound 1 to the effect sound 4) is stored.

[Description of display screen]
The display screen and the sound effect generation timing related to the special symbol game executed by the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. In FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the reserved number is represented by black circles instead of the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d indicating the reserved number. That is, if all the circles indicating the number of reserved items are white, it indicates that the variable display of the identification information (special symbol 92 shown in FIG. 8) is not reserved, and even one circle indicating the number of reserved items is black. In the case of, it indicates that the variable display of the identification information is suspended.

[Explanation of special symbol game and sound effect generation timing]
Since two black circles are shown in FIG. 8A, it can be seen that the variable display of the identification information is held twice in the special symbol game of FIG. When the hold is released and the first identification information starts variable display, the black circle on the right side of the two black circles in FIG. When the second hold is released and the second identification information starts variable display, the black circle on the left side of FIG. 8 (a) to 8 (d), the start sound information recorded corresponding to the variable display of the second identification information is stored in the sound effect distribution table of FIG. A case will be described where “sound effect 2 + sound effect 3” is selected and information such as “no sound effect 4 generated” is selected in the prior notice sound effect distribution table of FIG.

  FIG. 8A shows that the variable information of the identification information (special symbol 92 in the special symbol game) in a plurality of columns is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 by releasing the first one of the two holdings. In this case, the derivation display is performed thereafter. And as shown in FIG.8 (b), the fluctuation | variation display of identification information is started by cancellation | release of the remaining one hold among the two holds. Simultaneously with this start, a variable display effect sound and sound effect 1 (sound “shush”) are generated from the speaker 46. Thereafter, the variably displayed identification information of a plurality of columns is derived and displayed in a predetermined order. Then, as shown in FIG. 8C, the first stop row (for example, the left row) is stopped and displayed, the second stop row (for example, the right row) is stopped and displayed, and the sound effect 2 (“ A sound “ta” is generated from the speaker 46. At this time, when the identification information stopped and displayed in those columns becomes a predetermined combination, it becomes reach. Then, as shown in FIG. 8D, when the third stop row (for example, the middle row) is stopped and displayed, a sound effect 3 (a sound “patter”) is generated. The gaming state is shifted to the specific gaming state on the condition that the identification information of the plurality of columns derived and displayed at this time is in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged).

  Next, since three black circles are shown in FIG. 9A, it can be seen that the variable display of the identification information is held three times in the special symbol game of FIG. When the hold is released and the first identification information starts variable display, the black circle on the right side of the three black circles in FIG. When the second hold is released and the second identification information starts variable display, the central black circle of the three black circles in FIG. 9 (a) to 9 (d), the start sound information recorded corresponding to the variable display of the second identification information is stored in the sound effect distribution table of FIG. A case will be described where “sound effect 2 + sound effect 3” is selected and information such as “sound effect 4 generated” is selected in the prior notice sound effect distribution table of FIG.

  FIG. 9A shows that the variable information of the identification information (special symbol 92 in the special symbol game) is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 by releasing the first one of the three suspensions. In this case, the derivation display is performed thereafter. And as shown in FIG.9 (b), the fluctuation | variation display of identification information is started by cancellation | release of the 2nd suspension among 3 suspensions. Simultaneously with this start, a variable display effect sound, sound effect 1 (sound “shush”) and sound effect 4 (sound “gasher”) are generated from the speaker 46. Thereafter, the variably displayed identification information of a plurality of columns is derived and displayed in a predetermined order. Then, as shown in FIG. 9C, the first stop row (for example, the left row) is stopped and displayed, the second stop row (for example, the right row) is stopped and displayed, and the sound effect 2 (“ A sound “ta” is generated from the speaker 46. Then, as shown in FIG. 9D, when the third stop row (for example, the middle row) is stopped and displayed, a sound effect 3 (a sound of “pattern”) is generated. The gaming state is shifted to the specific gaming state on the condition that the identification information of the plurality of columns derived and displayed at this time is in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged).

  As described above, the “sound effect 1+” is more easily selected when the result of the identification information derived and displayed is determined as the big hit (at the time of big hit) than when the result of the identification information derived and displayed is the loss (at the time of loss). In the situation shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 in which “sound effect 2 + sound effect 3” is generated, the player will be excited about the big hit, and the game can be improved.

  Further, the “sound effect 4” is more easily selected when the recorded start memory information is the specific start memory information indicating the big hit than when the recorded start memory information is the specific start memory information indicating the loss. In such a situation as shown in FIG. 9, the player is excited about the expectation of the big hit, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIGS. 10 to 12 and FIGS. 14 to 17 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 12) performed with the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 10, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 11, a special symbol control process relating to the progress of the special symbol game and the identification information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed (step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, and the like by “1” (step S42).

  Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 15, an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of game balls such as the start port 44, the ball passage detector 54, and the general winning ports 56a to 56d is executed (step S43). . In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports. In particular, the main CPU 66 determines a result of variable display of the identification information until a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, when a game ball is won at the start port 44 but a predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied. The starting storage information for performing is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs, etc. Various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demo display command, a derived symbol designation command indicating the type of identification information derived and displayed in the left column, middle column, and right column, and a variation indicating a variation display pattern of the identification information. Includes pattern specification commands. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Further, the main CPU 66 supplies the payout / firing control circuit 126 with a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 12, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S80 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S80 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching this predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved pieces when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and determines the big hit if there is a reserved number. The derivation identification information, the variation pattern of the identification information, etc. are determined. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S73 is executed after the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined this time has elapsed. On the other hand, when there is no pending number, a demonstration screen is displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to a value (01) indicating special symbol change time management, and when the change time has elapsed, sets the value (02) indicating special symbol display time management to the control state flag. And a waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control state flag indicates the big hit start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the big hit start interval has elapsed, Based on the data read from the ROM 68, the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 are updated. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets an open upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the special winning opening open timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special prize opening number counter to “0” when the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the big prize opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. Update the memory so that it increases by 1 ″. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S78 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (05) indicating that the control state flag indicates the residual ball monitoring in the special winning opening, and when the monitoring time for the residual winning ball in the special winning slot has elapsed, It is determined whether or not a condition that the ball has not passed or a condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is “15” or more (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S79 is executed. On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S76 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a big hit end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 controls the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set the status flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this processing, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of holdings so as to decrease by “1”. The main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the result of the big hit determination is lost in the specific gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S80 shown in FIG. 12 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the specific gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 12 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the specific gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the specific gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S77 shown in FIG. The processing of step S78 and step S76 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific game is executed. When a specific game is being executed and the end condition (specific game end condition) for the specific game state is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order. Thus, the processing from step S77 to step S80 shown in FIG. 12 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific gaming state is ended. Note that the specific game end condition is that the game ball has not passed through the specific area until the predetermined time has elapsed (so-called “puncture”), or the maximum number of continuations of the big hit round (in this embodiment, The specific gaming state will be terminated on the condition that (15 rounds) has been completed.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101), and the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. In step S102, it is determined whether or not the reserved number is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103, and the reserved number is stored. If it is not determined that the data indicating “0” is “0”, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub-control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination table stored in a predetermined area of the main ROM 68. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  In step S106, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S105. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S107, and if it does not determine that it is a big hit, moves the process to step S108.

  In step S107, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random value extracted at the time of starting winning, and determines identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column based on the jackpot symbol random value, Data indicating the identification information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column stored in this manner is derived from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a symbol designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S108, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random symbol value for determining an out symbol from the random symbol counter for determining an out symbol, and determines identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column based on the random symbol value for determining the out symbol. Then, data indicating the identification information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column stored in this manner is derived from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a symbol designation command. By executing such processing, that is, the result of variable display of the identification information is determined.

  When the left column and the right column are the same identification information, and the left column and the middle column are the same identification information, the main CPU 66 sets the middle column identification information as a predetermined number of frames (for example, (3 frames) is determined to be corrected, and control is performed so as not to be a big hit. That is, by this step, the result of variable display of identification information is determined before the result of variable display of identification information is derived and displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the identification information of the left column, the middle column, and the right column determined in steps S107 and S108. The main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this manner is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In the process of step S110, a sound effect generation lottery process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the result of the process of step S106 (whether it is a big hit or a loss), the extracted sound effect distribution random value, and the sound effect distribution table of FIG. In the probability (in this embodiment, 1/10 (10%) in the case of a loss, and 1/2 (50%) in the case of a big hit.) Or “effect sound 1 + effect sound 2 + effect sound 3” or “effect A lottery is performed to determine whether or not “Sound 1 + Sound effect 3” is generated at a predetermined timing. The data of the combination of sound effects generated by this lottery is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S111.

  In the process of step S111, a sound effect designation command is set. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a sound effect designation command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 based on the result determined by the process of step S110. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S112.

  In step S112, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 calculates the fluctuation effect time based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the process of step S109 and the fluctuation effect time table indicating the fluctuation effect time of the fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation effect time. Is stored in the waiting time timer. Then, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed (step S113). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Input detection processing]
The subroutine executed in step S43 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, the main CPU 66 executes prize ball related switch check processing (step S231). In this process, the main CPU 66 receives various sensors such as the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the starting winning ball sensor 116, which are switches related to the winning ball. It is detected whether a predetermined detection signal is supplied. Then, the main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals determines the number of prize balls according to the sensor that has supplied the signal, and stores it in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S232.

  In step S232, special symbol related switch input processing is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 16, it is detected whether a predetermined signal is supplied from the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, and the start winning ball sensor 116 related to the identification information as a special symbol. The main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals executes processing as described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S233.

  In step S233, normal symbol related switch input processing is executed. In this process, the passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main CPU 66. The main CPU 66 having received these predetermined signals performs processing such as normal symbol start-up storage. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol related switch input processing]
The subroutine executed in step S232 in FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not there is a count switch input (step S261). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a count switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the count sensor 104, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the large winning award winning counter to be incremented by "1". A count switch detection process is executed (step S262). On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a count switch input, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S263.

  In step S263, it is determined whether there is a V / count switch input. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a V / count switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the V / count sensor 102, the main CPU 66 sets a flag indicating that the specific area has been passed. A process at the time of detecting the V / count switch is executed to update the memory so as to increase the grand prize winning prize counter by 1 (step S264). On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a V / count switch input, the process proceeds to step S265.

  In step S265, it is determined whether or not there is a start port switch input. In this process, the main CPU 66 receives the predetermined signal supplied from the start winning ball sensor 116 and determines whether or not there is a start port switch input. If the main CPU 66 determines that there is a start port switch input, it moves the process to step S266. If it does not determine that there is a start port switch input, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine.

  In step S266, a start port detection time process is executed, and when this process ends, this subroutine ends. As will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 17, the main CPU 66 reads data indicating the reserved number (= starting storage number) and determines whether the data indicating the reserved number is “4” or less. When the main CPU 66 determines that the data indicating the number of holdings is “4” or less, the main CPU 66 extracts the big hit determination random number value from the big hit determination random number counter, and the big hit symbol random number value from the big hit symbol determination random number counter. To extract. The main CPU 66 stores the extracted jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Note that the data indicating the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value stored in this way is read out by the main CPU 66 in the processing of step S105 and step S107 in FIG. 14 to determine whether or not it is a jackpot. Will be. Also, the data indicating the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200, and is the big hit by the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 or the like? It may be judged whether or not.

[Start-up port detection process]
The subroutine executed in step S266 in FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, the starting memory number (so-called “data indicating the holding number” described above) is read from the starting memory number counter to determine whether the starting memory number is “4” or more. (Step S281). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads data indicating the starting memory number, and determines whether or not the data indicating the starting memory number is “4” or more. In this processing, when it is determined that the data indicating the starting memory number is “4” or more, this subroutine is terminated, and when it is not determined that the data indicating the starting memory number is “4” or more. Moves the process to step S282.

  If it is not determined that the data indicating the start memory number is “4” or more by the process of step S281, a process of increasing the start memory number by 1 is performed (step S282). In this processing, the main CPU 66 adds “1” to the data indicating the starting memory number recorded in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and stores the data. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S283.

  In step S283, processing for extracting the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot determination random number value from the jackpot determination random number counter, and extracts the jackpot symbol random number value from the jackpot symbol random number counter. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S284.

  In step S284, a process of storing each extracted random number value is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores the extracted jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S285.

  In step S285, processing for comparing the extracted jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 compares the jackpot determination random number value stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 with the jackpot determination value. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S286.

  In step S286, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value. In this process, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the numerical values compared in step S305 match, it moves the process to step S287, and determines that the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value. In step S288, the process proceeds to step S288.

  If it is not determined in step S286 that the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value, a notice execution lottery process is executed (step S287). In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random number value from the advance notice sound effect random number counter, and refers to the random value and the advance notice effect sound distribution table (see FIG. 5) to obtain a predetermined probability (this embodiment). 1), a lottery is performed to determine whether or not the sound effect 4 is generated at a predetermined timing, and data on whether or not the sound effect 4 is generated at a predetermined timing is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S289.

  If it is determined by the processing in step S286 that the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value, a notice execution lottery process with a predetermined probability is executed (step S288). In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random number value from the advance notice sound effect random number counter and refers to the random value and the advance notice effect sound distribution table to determine a predetermined probability (in this embodiment, 2 minutes). In 1), a lottery is performed as to whether or not the sound effect 4 is generated at a predetermined timing, and data as to whether or not the sound effect 4 is generated at a predetermined timing is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S289.

  In step S289, it is determined whether or not the lottery in advance in the lottery in step S287 or step S288 is won. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads from the main RAM 70 whether or not the sound effect 4 is to be generated at a predetermined timing by the process of step S287 or step S288, and determines whether or not the notice execution lottery has been won. . In this process, if it is not determined that the advance notice lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S290, and if it is determined that the advance notice lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S291.

  If it is not determined by the process of step S289 that the advance notice lottery has been won, a process of setting data of a start memory number designation command is performed (step S290). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the start memory number, and stores data indicating the start memory number designation command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 based on the start memory number.

  If it is determined in the process of step S289 that the advance notice lottery has been won, a process of setting data of a start memory number designation command and a sound effect designation command is executed (step S291). In this process, the CPU 66 reads the start memory number, and stores in the main RAM 70 data indicating that a sound effect for advance notice (sound effect 4 in the present embodiment) is generated based on the start memory number.

[Operation of sub-control circuit]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and executes a command reception process as shown in FIG.

[Command reception processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received (step S301). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 206 determines a variation pattern and a variable display effect sound based on the received command, and the determined variation pattern and variable are determined. Data indicating the display effect sound is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S302), and this subroutine is terminated. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a command other than the variation pattern designation command has been received, it moves the process to step S303.

  If it is not determined in step S301 that the variation pattern designation command has been received, it is determined whether a derived symbol designation command has been received (step S303). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a derived symbol designation command has been received, the sub CPU 206 determines a stop symbol based on the received command, and sets data indicating the determined stop symbol in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 ( Step S304), this subroutine is finished. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that it has received the derived symbol designation command, it moves the process to step S305.

  If it is not determined in step S303 that the derived symbol designation command has been received, it is determined whether a symbol confirmation command has been received (step S305). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a symbol determination command has been received, it executes a stop symbol determination process (step S306) and ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that it has received the symbol confirmation command, it moves the process to step S307.

  If it is not determined in step S305 that the symbol confirmation command has been received, it is determined whether a gaming state designation command has been received (step S307). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a gaming state designation command has been received, the sub CPU 206 sets data corresponding to the gaming state designation command (step S308) and ends this subroutine.

  If the sub CPU 206 does not determine that a gaming state designation command has been received, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a sound effect designation command has been received (step S309). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a sound effect designation command has been received, the sub CPU 206 sets sound effect data corresponding to the sound effect designation command in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S310), and the process proceeds to step S311. Move. If the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the sound effect designation command has been received, the sub CPU 206 advances the process to step S310.

  In step S311, the sub CPU 206 executes processing corresponding to the other received command and ends the present subroutine. The other received commands correspond to various commands such as a derived normal symbol designation command and a normal symbol variation pattern designation command. For other processing corresponding to the received command, for example, when a derived normal symbol designation command is received, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating a symbol to be derived and displayed based on the derived normal symbol designation command in the work RAM 210. When a normal symbol variation pattern designation command is received, various processing such as processing for setting data indicating a variation pattern of a normal symbol to be variably displayed in the work RAM 210 based on the normal symbol variation pattern designation command is performed. included.

Further, the sub-control circuit 200 executes a sound effect generation process as shown in FIG. 19 at a predetermined timing.

[Sound effect generation processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not a variable display start condition for identification information is satisfied (step S351). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the variable information start condition of the identification information is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S352. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the variable information start condition of the identification information has been established, the sub CPU 206 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S352, a variable display effect sound corresponding to the variation pattern designation command is generated. Specifically, the sub CPU 206 uses a plurality of effect sound data stored in the audio data ROM 234 to generate a predetermined variable display effect sound in accordance with the change pattern (predetermined change pattern) of the identification information. The effect sound data corresponding to the variation pattern (predetermined variation pattern) of the identification information is selected. Then, the sub CPU 206 stores the effect sound data selected in this way in the work RAM 210. Further, the sub CPU 206 supplies a sound generation command to the sound source IC 232 based on the effect sound data set in the work RAM 210. The sub CPU 206 supplies various sound generation instructions to the sound source IC 232, thereby generating a predetermined variable display effect sound according to the variation pattern of the identification information (predetermined variation pattern) from the speaker 46. Will be allowed to. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S353.

  In step S353, it is determined whether a sound effect designation command has been received (step S353). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a sound effect designation command has been received from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S354. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S355.

  In step S354, a sound effect corresponding to the sound effect designation command is generated. Specifically, the sub CPU 206 selects sound effect data corresponding to the sound effect designation command from a plurality of sound effect data stored in the sound data ROM 234. Then, the sub CPU 206 stores the sound effect data selected in this way in the work RAM 210. Further, the sub CPU 206 supplies a sound generation command to the sound source IC 232 based on the sound effect data set in the work RAM 210. By supplying various sound generation commands to the sound source IC 232, the sub CPU 206 generates a predetermined variable display effect sound from the speaker 46 corresponding to the sound effect designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S355.

  In step S355, it is determined whether or not the identification information is being variably displayed. In this processing, after the sub CPU 206 sets the variation pattern data and the effect sound data in step S302 of FIG. 18, the identification information varies depending on whether or not the stop symbol (derived symbol) confirmation processing is executed in step S306. It is determined whether or not it is being displayed. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the identification information is in a variable display, the sub CPU 206 returns the process to step S351. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the identification information is in a variable display, the sub CPU 206 ends the present subroutine.

[Display control processing]
In addition, when the sub CPU 206 receives a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command based on the variation pattern designation command, and selects the selected effect pattern. It is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Further, when receiving the derived symbol designation command, the sub CPU 206 determines a stop symbol based on the derived symbol designation command and sets it in the work RAM 210.

  Then, based on the derived symbol designation command, the variation pattern designation command, etc., the sub CPU 206 identifies identification information images corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 (in the special symbol game). Data for deriving and displaying the identification information image to be used and data for displaying the production pattern are supplied to the VDP 212.

  Based on the data from the sub CPU 206, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as special symbol image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, normal symbol image data from the image data ROM 216 and superimposes them. Then, display is performed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  As described above, the sub CPU 206 supplies various data to the VDP 212 to cause variable display of the identification information in the special symbol game, and the effect pattern selected in accordance with the variable display of the identification information. The effect display corresponding to is executed. In other words, the sub CPU 206 controls the variable display of the identification information in a predetermined variable pattern on the condition that the game ball has won the start opening 44.

  The main CPU 66 that executes the process of step S74 shown in FIG. 12 corresponds to an example of a specific gaming state transition determination unit. The main CPU 66 that executes step S109 in FIG. 14 corresponds to an example of a variation pattern determination unit. The main CPU 66 that executes step S265 shown in FIG. 16 corresponds to an example of a game ball passage detection unit. The main CPU 66 that executes step S283 in FIG. 17 corresponds to an example of a specific game determination information acquisition unit.

[Other Embodiments]
In the present embodiment, a sound effect distribution table and a prior notice distribution table are recorded in the main ROM 68. As shown in step S110 of FIG. 14 and steps S287 and S288 of FIG. More sound effects are determined. That is, in this embodiment, the main control circuit 60 determines the sound effect generated from the speaker 46. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub CPU 206 in the sub control circuit 200 generates the sound effect from the speaker 46. You may make it determine a sound effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided that performs variable display of the identification information in a predetermined variable pattern on the condition that the game ball has passed through the start area provided in the game area. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be another mode. In other words, it suffices if a predetermined generation condition is satisfied, and the predetermined generation condition is an arbitrary condition.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although it comprised so that the some control circuit of the main control circuit 60 as game control means and the sub-control circuit 200 as presentation control means was provided, it is not restricted to this, As another structure, For example, as shown in FIG. 20, the sub-control circuit 200 and the main control circuit 60 may be configured on one board. That is, the game control means and the effect control means may be configured integrally. Of course, the payout / firing control circuit 126 may be integrated with the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine is given as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but the second type pachinko gaming machine called “Hanemono” or “Hikoki” is called “right”. It may be a seed pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display device such as the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided as the variable display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a cylindrical drum may be configured as the variable display means. In addition, when the cylindrical drum is configured as the variable display means as described above, it is configured to include a display device on the front surface (outer periphery) or the back surface (inner periphery), or the drums are stacked twice. You may comprise as follows. Further, it may be configured to include a game board partially or wholly formed of a permeable member and a display device provided on the back of the game board. Regardless of the variable display area where the display is performed, for example, a plurality of variable display areas may be provided in the game area, and further, a variable display area may be provided outside the game area.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is taken as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be another mode, for example, variable display means for performing variable display of identification information; What is necessary is just to comprise so that it may be provided with the variable display control means which performs display control of the said variable display means, and specifically, other types of game machines, such as a slot game machine, may be sufficient.

  In the case of adopting this slot game machine, the lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery, the winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination according to the result of the lottery performed by the lottery means, and the winning combination determining means A variable display control means for deriving and displaying identification information according to a winning combination, and a payout means for paying out game media according to the display mode of the identification information derived display performed by the variable display control means. To do. Further, this identification information relates to the payout of game media, and the identification information determines the display mode of the derivation display according to the lottery result. Further, the variable display control means may have a function of deriving and displaying the identification information in accordance with the player's operation.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it has only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. That is, the present invention is mainly based on variable display means for variably displaying identification information in a predetermined variation pattern, and the predetermined variation on condition that the game ball has passed through the starting region provided in the game region. A gaming machine comprising: a variation pattern determining means for determining a pattern; and a sound generating means for generating an effect sound relating to a game, wherein the first effect corresponding to the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means Sound generation control means for performing control to generate a sound and a second effect sound that does not correspond to the variation pattern, a plurality of the first effect sound data, and the second effect sound data are stored. Effect sound data storage means, wherein the sound generation control means generates the second effect sound while generating the first effect sound data. Variable display means, fluctuation Specific configurations such as turn determination means, sound generation means, sound generation control means, effect sound data storage means, game ball passage detection means, specific game determination information acquisition means, and specific game state transition determination means can be appropriately changed in design. It is.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the command in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the sound effect distribution table memorize | stored in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the prior notice distribution table memorize | stored in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. The timing chart which shows the change start timing of the identification information in the pachinko machine of one Embodiment of this invention, the timing chart which shows the generation timing of the sound effect 1, the timing chart which shows the generation timing of the sound effect 2, and the generation of the sound effect 3 It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing chart which shows the timing chart which shows a timing, and the generation timing of the sound effect 4. The timing chart which shows the change start timing of the identification information in the pachinko machine of one Embodiment of this invention, the timing chart which shows the generation timing of the sound effect 1, the timing chart which shows the generation timing of the sound effect 2, and the generation of the sound effect 3 It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing chart which shows the timing chart which shows a timing, and the generation timing of the sound effect 4. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machine 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 40 Shutter 44 Start port 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
92 Special symbol 94 Normal symbol 116 Start winning ball sensor 120 Large prize opening solenoid 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
212 Image data processor 216 Image data ROM
250 Display control circuit

Claims (6)

Variable display means for variably displaying the identification information in a predetermined variation pattern;
Fluctuation pattern determining means for determining the predetermined fluctuation pattern on the condition that the game ball has passed through the start area provided in the game area;
A sound generation means for generating a production sound related to a game,
Sound generation control means for performing control to generate a first effect sound corresponding to the change pattern determined by the change pattern determination means and a second effect sound not corresponding to the change pattern;
A plurality of the first effect sound data and the second effect sound data, the effect sound data storage means for storing,
The game machine, wherein the sound generation control means generates a second effect sound while generating the first effect sound. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A gaming machine, wherein a plurality of the second effect sounds are provided. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The sound generation control means generates a plurality of second effect sounds at the same time. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The sound generation control means generates a plurality of second effect sounds separately. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4,
Game ball passage detecting means for detecting that the game ball passes through the starting area;
Specific game determination for determining whether or not to perform control for shifting to a specific game state advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball passage detection means detects the passage of the game ball through the start area. Information acquisition means for specific game determination for acquiring information,
The sound generation control means is included in the second effect sound on the condition that the specific game determination information and the jackpot determination information that gives a game state advantageous to the player match. A game machine characterized by generating a specific performance sound. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4,
A specific game state transition determining means for determining whether or not to perform control for shifting to a specific game state advantageous to the player;
When the sound generation control means is determined to perform control to shift to the specific gaming state, rather than the case where the specific gaming state transition determination means determines not to perform control to shift to the specific gaming state The game machine is characterized by generating a specific effect sound included in the second effect sound with higher probability.

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