JP2006255316A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving the sense of unity between sound and light. <P>SOLUTION: At a timing when the volume of voice (music) output from a speaker 53 becomes a preset prescribed value Vb, lamps 22, 25 and 90 are lit to improve the sense of unity between a performance by the voice and a performance by the light and improve the taste of the performances by the voice and the light. This game machine prestores timing chart data comprising output timing data group of light emission command H and corresponding phrase data as a set so as to save a labor for measuring the wave height of voice waveform signals corresponding to the phrase data FD when the light emission command H is output to a lamp control device 51, and reduce the throughput in a voice control device 53. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that outputs sound and light related to a game.

Conventionally, in this type of gaming machine, effects by sound and light are performed in accordance with the gaming state (for example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-154071 A (paragraphs [0024] [0025])

  However, the conventional gaming machine described above lacks a sense of unity between sound and light.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the sense of unity of sound and light.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the invention of claim 1 includes a sound output unit for outputting sound related to a game, a light output unit for outputting light related to the game, A sound output control unit that outputs a sound according to the peak value of a sound waveform signal whose wave height changes with the lapse of time, and a light output that outputs light from the light output unit based on the light emission signal when receiving the light emission signal In a gaming machine comprising a control unit, sound start determination means for determining whether to output sound to the sound output unit according to the progress of the game and outputting a sound output start command when outputting the sound, The sound output control unit, upon receiving a sound output start command from the sound start determination means, generates phrase data composed of a plurality of wave height data groups corresponding to sound wave signals for a predetermined time. Or the phrase data Light emission signal generation output capable of generating a sound waveform signal and giving the light output signal to the light output control section at a timing when the peak value of the sound waveform signal reaches a predetermined value set in advance. It is characterized by having a part.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the timing chart data for the same amount of time as the phrase data, including the output timing data group of the light emission signal corresponding to the phrase data, A data storage unit stored as a set is provided, and the sound output control unit outputs from the sound output unit based on the phrase data read from the data storage unit, and generates a timing chart data corresponding to the phrase data as a light emission signal generation output This is characterized in that it is configured so that the light output signal is given to the light output control unit based on the timing chart data read by the unit.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the light output control unit causes the light output control unit to output light from the light output unit based on reception of the light emission signal; A second light output control means for outputting light from the light output unit based on a light emission pattern preset in the light output control unit, and either one of the first or second light output control unit depending on the gaming state And switching control means for selecting and operating.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the sound output control unit selects at least one phrase data from a plurality of different phrase data according to a sound output start command And a sound waveform signal and a light emission signal corresponding to at least one phrase data selected by the selection means are output.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the light emission signal generation / output unit applies the light emission signal to the light output control unit in a specific gaming state that gives a privilege to the player. It is characterized in that it is configured as follows.

  The invention of claim 6 is characterized in that, in the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, the volume of the sound output by the sound output unit is set by the wave height and wave height data of the sound waveform signal.

  The invention of claim 7 is characterized in that, in the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, the level of the sound output by the sound output unit is set by the wave height and wave height data of the sound waveform signal.

  The gaming machine according to the invention of claim 8 is a sound output unit for outputting a sound related to a game, a light output unit for outputting light related to a game, and a sound waveform signal whose wave height changes with time A sound output control unit that outputs a sound corresponding to the peak value of the light from the sound output unit, and outputs light from the light output unit when receiving a light emission signal, while light from the light output unit when no light emission signal is received A phrase data generating means for generating phrase data composed of a plurality of wave height data groups corresponding to sound waveform signals for a predetermined time in a gaming machine comprising an optical output control unit for stopping the output of , A sound waveform signal generating means for generating a sound waveform signal from the phrase data generated by the phrase data generating means, and a light output control unit for emitting the light emission signal at a timing when the peak value of the sound waveform signal becomes a predetermined value set in advance. Attached to Characterized in place and a light emission signal generator output unit for.

  A gaming machine according to the invention of claim 9 includes a sound generating device that outputs a sound according to a change in a wave height of sound data that can be represented by a waveform signal whose wave height changes with the passage of time, and a light emission signal. In a game machine equipped with a light-emitting device that outputs light when received and stops light output when no light signal is received, a peak value when sound data is represented by a waveform signal is preset. And a light emission signal generation / output unit for applying a light emission signal to the light emitting device at a timing when the predetermined value is reached.

[Inventions of Claims 1 and 8]
According to the gaming machine of claims 1 and 8 configured as described above, the sound output unit outputs a sound corresponding to the peak value of the sound waveform signal, while the light output unit presets the peak value of the sound waveform signal. The light is output at the timing when the predetermined value is reached. That is, since light is output at the same timing as a predetermined sound set in advance, it is possible to improve the sense of unity between the effect by sound and the effect by light, and the preference is improved.

[Invention of claim 2]
According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, it is not necessary to actually measure the peak value of the sound waveform signal corresponding to the phrase data when the light emission command is given to the light output control unit.

[Invention of claim 3]
According to the invention of claim 3, light and sound can be linked, light can be output with a unique light emission pattern irrespective of sound, and light emission rich in change can be performed.

[Invention of claim 4]
According to the invention of claim 4, it is possible to provide variations in the sound and light output patterns corresponding to the phrase data.

[Invention of claim 5]
According to the invention of claim 5, it is possible to improve the sense of unity between the sound effect and the light effect in the specific gaming state.

[Invention of claim 6]
According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to emit light at the timing when the volume reaches a predetermined value.

[Invention of Claim 7]
According to the invention of claim 7, it is possible to emit light at the timing when the pitch of the sound reaches a predetermined value.

[Invention of claim 9]
According to the ninth aspect of the invention, the sound generator outputs a sound corresponding to a change in the wave height of the sound data, while the light generator outputs a predetermined wave height value when the sound data is represented by a waveform signal. Light is output when the value is reached. That is, since light is output at the same timing as a predetermined sound set in advance, it is possible to improve the sense of unity between the sound effect and the light effect, and the preference for the sound and light effect is improved.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine 10 to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming board 11 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is formed with a substantially circular gaming area R1 surrounded by guide rails 12, and a display device 13 is provided at the center. ing. Below the display device 13 in the game area R1, a start winning opening 14, a large winning opening 15, and a dislodging ball receiving opening 16 are provided side by side in order from the top. In addition, a ramp windmill 17, a start gate 18, a windmill 19, and general winning ports 20, 21 are provided in order from the top on both the left and right sides of the display device 13 etc. in the game area R1, and the entire game area R1. A plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are erected. Furthermore, side lamps 22 and 22 each having a plurality of LEDs built therein are provided at both end portions along the guide rail 12.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a frame decoration lamp 90 is provided above the game board 11 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 so as to project from the front side of the game board 11 and incorporate a plurality of LEDs therein. Below the game board 11 in the pachinko gaming machine 10, an upper plate 27A and a lower plate 27B are provided in two upper and lower stages. Speakers 53S (corresponding to the “sound output unit” of the present invention) are provided on both sides of the upper plate 27A. Further, if the button 29 provided on the upper plate 27A is pressed, the game ball moves from the upper plate 27A to the lower plate 27B and is accommodated. By operating the operation knob 28 provided at the right end of the lower plate 27B, the game ball accommodated in the upper plate 27A is ejected toward the game board 11 and the game is started.

Next, each required part will be described in further detail.
The start gate 18 has a gate-like structure through which game balls can pass through, and the passed game balls are detected by a gate sensor built in the start gate 18. Based on the detection signal, the symbols in the normal symbol display area 24 to be described later are variably displayed.

  The start winning opening 14 has a so-called pocket structure and opens upward, and movable wing pieces 14C and 14C are provided on both sides of the opening. Both the movable wing pieces 14C, 14C are always in an upright state, and the opening width of the start winning opening 14 sandwiched between the two movable wing pieces 14C, 14C is large enough to accommodate about one game ball. ing. When the solenoid provided on the back of the game board 11 is driven due to the passage of the game ball to the gate sensor, the movable wing pieces 14C and 14C are tilted sideways, and the game ball is guided to the movable wing piece 14C. Thus, it becomes easy to enter the start winning opening 14.

  When a game ball wins the start winning opening 14, the start opening sensor provided in the start winning opening 14 detects the game ball, and the display device 13 displays the symbols in a variable manner as described later based on the detection signal. In addition, while the display device 13 displays the symbols in a variable manner, up to four winning balls won in the start winning opening 14 are stored on hold.

  The special winning opening 15 is formed in a horizontally long shape and is closed by a movable door 15T during a normal game. When a “hit game” (corresponding to the “specific game state” of the present invention) is started due to the establishment of a predetermined condition described later, a drive device (for example, a solenoid) provided on the back of the game board 11 is driven. Then, the movable door 15T falls to the front side over a predetermined period. As a result, the grand prize opening 15 is opened, and the game ball can be awarded to the big prize opening 15 with the movable door 15T as a guide. Here, when the period from the opening of the grand prize winning opening 15 to the closing is referred to as a “round”, one round means that the opening time of the big prize winning opening 15 has reached 29 seconds or the big winning prize opening The process ends when either of the 10 game balls is won in 15 or the condition is satisfied first. Further, in a single jackpot game, for example, it is possible to play up to 15 rounds.

  Inside the big winning opening 15, a continuous winning opening and a counting winning opening are provided. When the movable door 15T is opened, the continuous winning opening is open, and after winning the continuous winning opening, the solenoid is driven to close the continuous winning opening, while the counting winning opening remains open. Then, when the specific area sensor provided in the continuous winning opening detects the winning of the game ball, the right to continue is generated, and the above-mentioned termination condition (the opening time of the large winning opening 15 has reached 30 seconds, or After 10 rounds of game balls are won in the mouth 15 and the round is completed, the next round is continuously executed. When the counting sensor provided in the counting prize opening detects the winning of a game ball, the winning balls to the big prize opening 15 are counted together with the winning balls to the continuous prize opening, and these are counted as described above. It is checked whether 10 has been reached. It should be noted that all rounds may always be performed (continue to 15 rounds) regardless of whether or not there is a prize at the grand prize opening 15 or the continuous prize opening.

  The display device 13 includes a display frame 23 (see FIG. 1) having a frame structure attached from the front side of the game board 11 to an opening (not shown) formed through the game board 11, and the game board 11. And a liquid crystal module (not shown) attached from the rear side. The player can view the liquid crystal screen 35G provided in the liquid crystal module from the front side of the game board 11 through the display window 23W of the display frame 23. Further, a display frame lamp 25 is provided on the upper side of the display frame 23, and these display frame lamps 25 are turned on together with the frame decoration lamp 90 and the side lamps 22 and 22 according to the gaming state. The display frame lamp 25 includes a plurality of LEDs in the same manner as the frame decoration lamp 90 and the side lamps 22 and 22. Each of the lamps 22, 25, 90 corresponds to the “light output unit” of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, normally three left, middle and right special symbols 80, 81 and 82 are displayed side by side on the liquid crystal screen 35G. Each of these special symbols 80, 81, 82 is composed of, for example, a plurality of types representing numbers “0” to “11”. Usually, each special symbol 80, 81, 82 has a predetermined value. The types are confirmed and displayed on the liquid crystal screen 35G. When a game ball wins at the start winning opening 14, whether or not the game is successful is determined, and the special symbols 80, 81, 82 are scrolled up and down and displayed in a variable manner. Then, after a predetermined time, the special symbols 80, 81, 82 are stopped and displayed in the order of left, middle, and right, for example. Here, when the result of the determination is correct, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, all the special symbols 80, 81, 82 are the same symbol, that is, a rough eye. Then, the movable door 15T falls to the front side, and the big winning opening 15 is opened, and the “big hit game” is started.

  When the “big hit game” is performed, various effect images are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 35G. For example, during a jackpot game and during a round period in which the big prize opening 15 is in an open state, a round display for notifying the player of the number of rounds in a symbol is performed. Specifically, for example, a symbol “During Xth round execution” (“X” is any numerical symbol from “1” to “15”) is displayed. As described above, since the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 15 in the jackpot game is 30 seconds at the maximum, the round display is also performed at the maximum for 30 seconds. However, if 10 game balls are won in the big winning opening 15 before 30 seconds elapse, the round is immediately ended, and the round display is also ended at that time.

  A period of time (for example, for example, between the time when one round is completed and the next round is shifted to the next round due to the establishment of the above-described termination condition, that is, until the special winning opening 15 is once closed and then opened again) (5 seconds) is provided with a medium interval period, and during this period, the display device 13 performs medium interval display. Specifically, instead of the above round display, for example, a symbol of “big hit continuation” and a symbol of “end of the Xth round” are displayed.

  A pre-interval period of a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) is provided between the time when the jackpot game is started and before the first prize opening 15 is opened (the first round starts), During this period, the previous interval display is performed on the display device 13. Specifically, for example, a symbol “big hit” and a symbol “soon to start 1R” are displayed.

  After the last round is over and the winning prize opening 15 is closed, an interval period is provided after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) until the game is switched from the jackpot game to the normal game state. During the period, a post-interval display is performed on the display device 13. Specifically, for example, the symbol “End of jackpot” is displayed. In addition, each interval display before, middle, and back is not limited to the above-described pattern, and for example, a character image may be displayed.

  Summarizing the display contents of the liquid crystal screen 35G during the jackpot game, when the jackpot game is started, the symbol “Big Jack” or “Soon to start 1R” is displayed for 5 seconds, then the first round Is displayed (the first round winning opening 15 is opened) and the symbol “1st round is being executed” is displayed. When the first round is over and the special winning opening 15 is closed and the middle interval period is reached, the character design “continuing the jackpot” or “end of the first round” is displayed for 5 seconds. The middle interval period ends, and the character design “2nd round is being executed” is displayed together with the start of the second round (opening of the second prize winning opening 15). Hereinafter, this is repeated, and when the final round is completed, the character design “End of jackpot” is displayed for 5 seconds, and the jackpot game ends.

  In the liquid crystal screen 35G, the lower left corner of the display area of the three special symbols 80, 81, 82 is the normal symbol display area 24. The normal symbol display area 24 determines whether or not the gate sensor provided in the start gate 18 detects the passing of the game ball, and for example, numbers from “0” to “9” are given over a predetermined period. After variably displaying, a predetermined number is fixedly displayed. Then, for example, when the displayed number is an odd number, the movable wing pieces 14C, 14C provided at the start winning opening 14 are tilted sideways over a predetermined period (for example, 0.4 seconds). As a result, more game balls are guided to the movable wing pieces 14 </ b> C and 14 </ b> C and can enter the start winning opening 14. The symbols displayed in the normal symbol display area 24 are not limited to numbers but may be alphabets or symbols.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a symbol control device 52 is provided on the rear surface of the pachinko gaming machine 10 so as to overlap the rear side of the display device 13, and a lamp control device 51 ( The sound control device 53 (corresponding to the “sound output control unit” of the present invention) and the sound control device 53 (corresponding to the “light output control unit” of the present invention) are attached side by side. And the main control apparatus 50 is attached so that it may overlap with the back side of each of these control apparatuses 51,52,53. Each of these control devices 50 to 53 includes a circuit board as a main part and is accommodated in a transparent resin case.

  The lamp control device 51 and the lamps 22, 25, 90 constitute the “light emitting device” of the present invention, and the sound control device 53 and the speaker 53S constitute the “sound generation device” of the present invention.

  In addition to the control devices 50 to 53 described above, a power supply board 59, a payout control board 54, a power receiving board 55, a game ball tank 56 for storing game balls, and an upper plate for game balls are placed at predetermined locations on the rear surface of the pachinko gaming machine 10. A payout device 57 for paying out 27A, a launch control board 58 for launching game balls stored in the upper plate 27A toward the game area R1, and the like are provided.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 3, the lamp control device 51, the symbol control device 52, and the sound control device 53 are controlled by the main control device 50, and drive control is performed on the lamps 22, 25, 90, the display device 13, and the speaker 53S, respectively. is doing.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 50 includes a CPU 50A, a data ROM 50B, a control ROM 50C, and a RAM 50D.

  When the CPU 50A receives a signal from each sensor for detecting the winning ball described above, the gaming machine configuration such as the various control boards such as the payout control board 54 and the launch control board 58 and the solenoids provided in the winning openings 14 and 15 A signal is transmitted to the unit to drive and control them.

  Specifically, the CPU 50A determines whether or not it is correct based on a signal from a gate sensor provided in the start gate 18, and if it is a win, energizes the solenoid to open the start winning opening 14. Further, based on the signal from the start opening sensor provided at the start winning opening 14, the display time of the special symbols 80, 81, 82 is set and a determination is made as to whether or not it is successful. The special winning opening 15 is opened. In addition, a signal is transmitted to the payout control board 54 based on signals from sensors provided in the winning ports 15, 15, 20, and 21, and the payout device 57 is driven to pay out the winning balls.

  Furthermore, the CPU 50 </ b> A transmits a plurality of types of game commands related to the game to the lamp control device 51. Specifically, a variation mode determination command Tc for determining the variation mode of the special symbols 80, 81, 82, a variation start command Ss for starting the variation (scroll) display of the special symbols 80, 81, 82, and the jackpot game A jackpot start command As for starting, a jackpot end command Ae for ending the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command Do for opening the jackpot 15 (opening the movable door 15T), and the jackpot 15 being closed A large winning opening closing command Dc for transmitting (closing the movable door 15T) is transmitted.

  The lamp control device 51 shown in FIG. 5 stores a control program M, a CPU 51A that controls the lighting of the frame decoration lamp 90, the side lamps 22, 22 and the display frame lamp 25 by running a control program M, which will be described later. Control ROM 51C, and RAM 51D for temporarily storing game commands received from the main control device 50.

  The CPU 51 </ b> A drives and controls the lamps 22, 25, 90 based on the game command received from the main control device 50 and transmits the game command to the symbol control device 52.

  Specifically, when the CPU 51A receives the jackpot start command As from the main control device 50, the CPU 51A has a unique lighting data table (lighting timings of the lamps 22, 25, 90 set independently of the sound output from the speaker 53S). Are read from the data ROM 51B, and the lamps 22, 25, 90 are turned on. Control.

  When receiving the special prize opening command Do, the CPU 51A is allowed to receive a light emission command H (corresponding to the “light emission signal” of the present invention) from the voice control device 53 described later, and the lamp control device 51 has it. The lighting control based on the lighting data table is switched to the lighting control based on the light emission command H from the voice control device 53.

  On the other hand, when receiving the winning prize closing command Dc, the reception of the light emission command H is prohibited, and the lighting data (stored in the data ROM 51B) that the lamp control device 51 has from the lighting control based on the light emission command H. Switch to lighting control based on the table.

  Here, the operation of the lamp control device 51 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. When the control program M is run by the CPU 51A, as shown in FIG. 8, command reception processing (S1), lighting control processing (S2), and other processing (S3) are performed.

  The command reception process (S1) is shown in FIG. 9, and it is first checked whether any command has been received (S11). If no command has been received (No in S11), the command reception process (S1) is immediately exited. If a command is received (Yes in S11), it is checked whether or not the command is a game command from the main control device 50 (S12). If it is not a game command (No in S12), data corresponding to the content of the command is set (S17) and this process (S1) is directed.

  On the other hand, if the received command is a game command from the main control device 50 (Yes in S12), it is checked whether there is a command for switching the lamp control device 51 to a state in which reception of the light emission command H is permitted (S13). ). Specifically, it is checked whether or not it is a special winning opening release command Do. If it is the big prize opening command Do (Yes in S13), the sound / light synchronization effect flag is turned on (S14), and the reception of the light emission command H is permitted.

  If it is not the special winning opening release command Do (No in S13), it is checked whether or not the command is for switching to a state where the reception of the light emission command H is prohibited (S15). Specifically, it is checked whether or not it is a special winning opening closing command Dc, and if it is a special winning opening closing command Dc (Yes in S15), the sound / light synchronization effect flag is turned off ( S16) The reception of the light emission command H is prohibited.

  Then, after the sound / light synchronization effect flag is set to ON / OFF, data corresponding to the contents of the commands Do and Dc is set (S17), and this processing (S1) is directed. If the received command is a game command other than the special prize opening command Do and the special prize opening closing command Dc (No in S15), data based on those commands is set (S17). This process (S1) is exited.

  In other words, the lamp control device 51 permits the reception of the light emission command H only during the round period in which the big prize opening 15 is open, and the period during which the big prize opening 15 is closed, that is, during normal games or jackpot games. During each interval, the reception of the light emission command H is prohibited.

  The lighting control process (S2) executed after the command reception process (S1) is shown in FIG. 10, and first, it is checked whether or not the synchronized production in which the sound and the light are linked (S21). Specifically, it is checked whether or not the sound / light synchronization effect flag is on. If it is off (No in S21), the lamps 22 and 25 are based on the lighting data table read from the data ROM 51B. , 90 are controlled to be turned on. That is, when the lighting data is “ON” (Yes in S22), power is supplied to the lamps 22, 25, 90 to light them (S23). If the lighting data is “OFF” (No in S22), the power supply is stopped and the lamps 22, 25, 90 are turned off (S24).

  On the other hand, when the sound / light synchronization effect flag is on (Yes in S21), it is checked whether or not the light emission command H is input from the sound control device 53 (S25). When the light emission command H is input (Yes in S25), the lamps 22, 25, 90 are turned on (S26), and when the light emission command H is not input (No in S25), the lamps are turned off (S27). .

  That is, in the lamp control device 51, when the special winning opening 15 is closed, the lamps 22, 25, 90 are turned on / off based on the lighting data table of the lamp control device 51. On the other hand, when the special winning opening 15 is open, the lamps 22, 25, 90 are lit at the same time when the light emission command H from the voice control device 53 is input, and the light emission command H is input. Turns off when not in use. Steps S22 to S24 correspond to “second light output control means” of the present invention, and steps S25 to S27 correspond to “first light output control means” of the present invention. Step S21 corresponds to “switching control means” of the present invention. The operation of the lamp control device 51 has been described above.

  The lamp control device 51 is provided with a signal line S for an audio signal transmitted from the audio control device 53 to the speaker 53S. That is, the lamp control device 51 functions as a relay board that relays signal transmission / reception between the sound control device 53 and the speaker 53S. This audio signal is transmitted to the speaker 53S as it is without being input to the CPU 51A or RAM 51D of the lamp control device 51.

  Next, the symbol control device 52 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, the symbol control device 52 includes a control ROM 52C that stores a control program, a CPU 52A that runs the control program and displays an image relating to the game on the display device 13, a special symbol, a background symbol, and characters. A data ROM 52B for storing image data such as symbols and character symbols.

  Specifically, the CPU 52A reads and runs a display control program from the control ROM 52C based on the game command input from the lamp control device 51, generates a display designation command, and transmits it to the VDP 52E. The VDP 52E reads necessary data from the data ROM 52F based on the display designation command from the CPU 52A, creates display data such as special symbols, background symbols, character symbols, character symbols, and stores them in the VRAM 52G. Then, the VDP 52E reads display data from the VRAM 52G and transmits it to the display device 13.

  Specifically, when the jackpot start command As is received, for example, the display data of the symbol “Big jackpot” or “Soon to start 1R” is transmitted to the display device 13 and the jackpot start command As is used as a phrase data designation command. It transmits to the voice control device 53. The jackpot start command As as the phrase data designation command corresponds to the “sound output start command” in the present invention. In this embodiment, the jackpot start command As also serves as a phrase data designation command. However, another command may be newly generated based on the jackpot start command As and transmitted.

  When the big prize opening command Do is received, for example, the display data of the symbol “Xth round is being executed” (X is any numeric symbol from “1” to “15”) is transmitted to the display device 13.

  When receiving the big prize closing command Dc, for example, the display data of the symbol “ongoing jackpot” or “end of the Xth round” is transmitted to the display device 13.

  When the jackpot end command Ae is received, for example, the display data of the symbol “End of jackpot game” is transmitted to the display device 13 and the jackpot end command Ae is transmitted to the voice control device 53. The symbol control device 52 corresponds to the “sound start determining means” of the present invention. The above is the description regarding the symbol control device 52.

  The voice control device 53 shown in FIG. 7 is a sequencer that receives a data ROM 53B storing various data to be described later, a jackpot start command As (phrase data designation command), reads data from the data ROM 53B, and performs processing. An audio driver 53D and an amplifier 53C for amplifying an audio signal received from the LSI 53A and the sequencer LSI 53A and transmitting the amplified signal to the speaker 53S are provided.

  The sequencer LSI 53A has a command input unit for receiving commands (a jackpot start command As and a jackpot end command Ae) from the symbol control device 52, a data read unit for reading various data from the data ROM 53B, a voice signal to the voice driver 53D and the amplifier 53C. A sound signal output unit for transmitting the light emission command and a light emission command output unit for transmitting the light emission command H are provided. The sequencer LSI 53A corresponds to the “light emission signal generation / output unit” of the present invention.

  Sound data is stored in the data ROM 53B. Specifically, for example, phrase data FD obtained by digitizing music for a predetermined time and timing chart data TD related to the output of the light emission command H corresponding to the phrase data FD are compressed and stored as a set. The phrase data FD is composed of a plurality of wave height data groups for a predetermined time (for example, 100 seconds). FIG. 11A shows a concept in which the phrase data FD is expressed as analog data (sound waveform signal). The figure is shown. In the figure, the vertical axis represents the sound volume, and the horizontal axis represents the time axis. That is, the phrase data FD is data whose volume changes with the passage of time. The data ROM 53B corresponds to the “data storage unit” of the present invention.

  On the other hand, the timing chart data TD is composed of an output timing data group of the light emission command H. In FIG. 11B, the timing chart data TD is set to “ON” when the light emission command H is output, and is not output. A conceptual diagram representing time as “OFF” is shown. As shown in the figure, the timing chart data TD is data for the same time (for example, 100 seconds) as the phrase data FD, and the output timing of the light emission command H is set corresponding to the peak value of the phrase data FD. ing. Specifically, the light emission command H is set to be output at the timing when the peak value of the phrase data FD, that is, the volume reaches the predetermined value Vb.

  In the present embodiment, only one set of phrase data FD and timing chart data TD is provided, but a plurality of sets may be provided.

  When receiving the jackpot start command As as the phrase data designation command from the symbol control device 52, the sequencer LSI 53A reads out the phrase data FD preset for the phrase data designation command from the data ROM 53B and reproduces it. Specifically, the phrase data FD, the timing chart data TD and the sequence code data set together with the phrase data FD are read from the data ROM 53B and decoded (expanded). Next, the decoded phrase data FD is sequentially converted to analog with the passage of time based on the sequence code data, converted into an audio signal, and transmitted to the audio driver 53D. Then, the audio driver 53D transmits the audio signal to the speaker 53S, and the music corresponding to the phrase data FD is output from the speaker 53S. That is, when the sequencer LSI 53A receives the phrase data designation command, the sequencer LSI 53A automatically reproduces the music set for the phrase data designation command.

  In addition, the sequencer LSI 53A outputs the light emission command H based on the timing chart data TD set together with the phrase data FD along with the reproduction of the phrase data FD. That is, the light emission command H is output at the timing when the volume of the sound (music) output from the speaker 53S reaches the predetermined value Vb.

  When receiving the jackpot end command Ae from the symbol control device 52, the sequencer LSI 53A stops the reproduction of the phrase data FD and stops the output of the light emission command H. Here, an end sound may be output from the speaker 53S when the reproduction of the phrase data FD is stopped.

  The sequencer LSI 53A has a known function, for example, a function of repeatedly reproducing one phrase data FD, or a function of stopping the reproduction of the phrase data FD when a stop signal such as a jackpot end command Ae is received during the reproduction. . The above is the description of the voice control device.

  Now, the description regarding the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 has been described above. Next, the operation will be described with reference to FIG. When the operation knob 28 is operated and the game balls are ejected to the upper part of the game area R1 of the game board 11, the direction of the game balls is changed by hitting the obstacle nail, the ramp windmill 17, the windmill 19 and the like, and the game area R1. It will flow downward. When the game ball flowing down the game area R1 wins the start winning opening 14, the main controller 50 determines whether or not to execute the jackpot game. When the result of this determination is successful, a big hit start command As is transmitted from the main control device 50 to the lamp control device 51. The lamp control device 51 transmits a jackpot start command As to the symbol control device 52, reads a lighting data table from the data ROM 51B, and controls lighting of the lamps 22, 25, 90 based on the lighting data table.

  When the symbol control device 52 receives the jackpot start command As, it creates display data for the previous interval display (the symbol “big hit” or “soon to start 1R”) and transmits it to the display device 13 as well as phrase data designation. A jackpot start command As as a command is transmitted to the voice control device 53.

  When the sequencer LSI 53A provided in the voice control device 53 receives the jackpot start command As, it reads out the phrase data FD from the data ROM 53B, reproduces it, and transmits the voice signal to the speaker 53S. Further, along with the reproduction of the phrase data FD, output of the light emission command H is started based on the timing chart data TD set with the phrase data FD.

  Here, after the start of the jackpot game, the first 5 seconds is the previous interval period, and the big prize opening 15 is closed. During this time, the sound control device 53 outputs the light emission command H, but since the lamp control device 51 prohibits the reception of the light emission command H, each of the lamps 22, 25, 90 outputs sound (music) that is output from the speaker 53S. The lighting control is performed on the basis of the lighting data table included in the lamp control device 51 regardless of the sound volume.

  The first round starts when 5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the jackpot game. At this time, the main control device 50 transmits a special winning opening release command Do. Then, the special winning opening 15 is opened, and the symbol “1st round is being executed” is displayed on the display device 13 as a round display.

  When the lamp control device 51 receives the special winning opening release command Do, the lamp control device 51 switches to a state in which the reception of the light emission command H is permitted. Each of the lamps 22, 25, 90 is switched from lighting control based on the lighting data table to lighting control based on the light emission command H from the voice control device 53. That is, during the round period when the special winning opening 15 is opened, the lamps 22, 25, 90 are lit at the same time when the volume of the music output from the speaker 53S reaches the predetermined value Vb. Turns off at volume.

  When the round end condition is satisfied, the main control device 50 transmits a special winning opening closing command Dc. Then, the special winning opening 15 is closed, and the symbol “continuing jackpot” or “end of the first round” is displayed on the display device 13 as a middle interval display instead of the round display.

  When the lamp control device 51 receives the special winning opening closing command Dc, the lamp control device 51 switches to a state in which the reception of the light emission command H is prohibited. The lamps 22, 25, and 90 are switched from lighting control based on the light emission command H to lighting control based on the lighting data table of the lamp control device 51. That is, the lamps 22, 25, 90 are turned on / off regardless of the volume of the music output from the speaker 53S during the intermediate interval when one round is over and the special winning opening 15 is closed.

  When the middle interval period ends, the main controller 50 transmits the special winning opening release command Do again, and the second round is started. That is, the special winning opening 15 is opened again, and the symbol “2nd round is being executed” is displayed on the display device 13. In addition, the lamp control device 51 is in a state of receiving the special winning opening opening command Do and permitting the reception of the light emission command H. That is, at the timing when the volume of the sound (music) output from the speaker 53S reaches the predetermined value Vb, the lamps 22, 25, 90 are turned on all at once, and are turned off at the other volumes.

  Similarly, during the round period when the grand prize opening 15 is opened, the lamps 22, 25, 90 are turned on / off according to the volume of the music output from the speaker 53S, and the special prize opening 15 is closed. During the interval, the lamps 22, 25, 90 are turned on / off regardless of the volume of the music. Note that the music output from the speaker 53S ends once when 100 seconds have elapsed from the start of reproduction of the phrase data FD, but the jackpot game has not ended at this point (in detail, the voice control device 53). In the case where the jackpot end command Ae is not received), the phrase data FD is repeatedly reproduced, and the music is output from the speaker 53S again.

  When the last round is over and a later interval period is reached, the big prize opening 15 is closed, and the symbol “End of jackpot game” is displayed on the display device 13 as a later interval display.

  In the later interval period, the lamps 22, 25, 90 are turned on / off based on a unique lighting data table unrelated to the volume of the music output from the speaker 53S. When 5 seconds elapse from the end of the final round (the latter interval period ends), the main control device 50 transmits a jackpot end command Ae, and the voice control device 53 that has received the command stops reproducing the phrase data FD. The output of the light emission command H is stopped.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the lamps 22, 25, and 90 are turned on at the timing when the volume of the sound (song) output from the speaker 53S reaches the predetermined value Vb. It is possible to improve the sense of unity with the effect by the light and the effect of the effect by the sound and the light.

  In addition, since the timing chart data including the output timing data group of the light emission command H is stored in advance as a set with the corresponding phrase data, when the light emission command H is output to the lamp control device 51, the phrase data FD is stored. It is possible to save the trouble of actually measuring the peak value of the corresponding sound waveform signal and reduce the processing amount in the voice control device 53.

[Second Embodiment]
The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that a plurality of types of phrase data FD are provided. Since other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations, and duplicate descriptions are omitted.

  In the present embodiment, for example, two different phrase data FD1 and FD2 are provided, and the phrase data FD1 and FD2 are combined with the corresponding timing chart data TD1 and TD2, respectively. It is stored in the ROM 53B (see FIG. 13). The first and second phrase data FD1 and FD2 are sound data for the same time (for example, for 100 seconds).

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a probability variation function, and when the special symbols 80, 81, 82 stop symbols become a specific symbol combination, the game is probable after the jackpot game ends. It shifts to a fluctuating state.

  Specifically, when the combination of the stop symbols of the special symbols 80, 81, and 82 is, for example, any odd number, the “probability big hit game” is performed. In other words, after the jackpot game ends, the probability of the next jackpot occurrence shifts to a higher probability fluctuation state (high probability state) than the normal probability state (low probability state), and this probability fluctuation state is continued until the next jackpot To do. Further, when the combination of the stop symbols of the special symbols 80, 81, and 82 is, for example, an even number of eyes, a “normal jackpot game” is performed. That is, after the jackpot game is over, the normal probability state is continued until the next jackpot without shifting to the probability variation state. That is, a gaming state in which a jackpot game is less likely to occur than in the probability variation state.

  Now, the main control device 50 transmits a probability variable jackpot start command Ak when the “probability jackpot game” is started, and transmits a normal jackpot start command At when the “normal jackpot game” is started.

  When receiving the probability variation jackpot start command Ak, the symbol control device 52 displays the symbol “probability variation jackpot” on the display device 13, while receiving the normal jackpot start command At, displays the symbol “normal jackpot” on the display device 13. Display.

  When the sequencer LSI 53A provided in the voice control device 53 receives the probable jackpot start command Ak, the sequencer LSI 53A reads and reproduces the first phrase data FD1 from the data ROM 53B, while receiving the normal jackpot start command At, the second phrase data Read and play back FD2. That is, the music output from the speaker 53S is different in the case of a probable jackpot game and in the case of a normal jackpot game. Therefore, the lighting timings of the lamps 22, 25, 90 during the round period when the big winning opening 15 is opened also differ between the probability variation big hit game and the normal big hit game depending on the music output from the speaker 53S.

  As described above, if a plurality of different phrase data are provided and the sequencer LSI 53A selects at least one of them according to the game content, the sound and light output corresponding to the phrase data are output. Variations can be given to the pattern (synchronous effect pattern in which sound and light are linked), and the game preference can be further improved. Here, the sequencer LSI 53A corresponds to the “selecting means” of the present invention.

  Note that the phrase data is not limited to two as in the present embodiment, and three or more phrase data may be provided. For example, three different phrase data FD1, FD2, and FD3 are prepared in advance, the phrase data FD1 is used for “probable big hit game”, the phrase data FD2 is used for “normal big hit game”, and special until the next big hit occurs. When the variable display time of the symbols 80, 81, 82 is shorter than the normal game, the phrase data FD3 may be selected and reproduced respectively.

[Third Embodiment]
The present embodiment is different from the first and second embodiments in that a plurality of different phrase data are reproduced during one jackpot game. Since other configurations are the same as those in the first and second embodiments, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted.

  The data ROM 53B of the voice control device 53 of the present embodiment stores the first phrase data FD1 for the interval period and the second phrase data FD2 for the round period when the special winning opening 15 is opened. The first phrase data FD1 is, for example, data for 5 seconds corresponding to the interval period (5 seconds), and the second phrase data FD2 is the longest opening per winning prize opening 15 Corresponding to the time (30 seconds), for example, the data is for 30 seconds. Each phrase data FD1, FD2 is a set of corresponding timing chart data TD1, TD2 (see FIG. 14).

The operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
During a normal game that is not a big hit game, the lamp control device 51 reads the lighting data table from the data ROM 51B and controls the lighting of the lamps 22, 25, 90 based on the lighting data table. That is, it is turned on / off regardless of the volume of the sound (music) output from the speaker 53S.

  When a game ball wins at the start winning opening 14, the main controller 50 determines whether or not to execute the jackpot game. When the result of the determination is successful, A jackpot start command As is transmitted to the control device 51.

  When the lamp control device 51 receives the jackpot start command As, the lamp control device 51 switches to a state in which reception of the light emission command H is permitted. Then, the lamps 22, 25, 90 are switched from lighting control based on the lighting data table of the lamp control device 51 to lighting control based on the light emission command H from the voice control device 53.

  When the symbol control device 52 receives the jackpot start command As from the lamp control device 51, the symbol control device 52 creates display data for the previous interval display (character symbols such as “big hit start” and “starting 1R eyes soon”) on the display device 13. At the same time, a jackpot start command As is transmitted to the voice control device 53 as a phrase data designation command.

  When receiving the jackpot start command As, the sequencer LSI 53A provided in the voice control device 53 reads the first phrase data FD1 from the data ROM 53B, creates a voice signal, and transmits it to the speaker 53S. Further, along with the reproduction of the first phrase data FD1, the output of the light emission command H is started based on the first timing chart data TD1 read as a set together with the first phrase data FD1.

  Here, after the start of the jackpot game, the first five seconds are the previous interval period, and the big prize opening 15 is closed. During this time, a music based on the first phrase data FD1 (hereinafter referred to as “first music” as appropriate) is output from the speaker 53S, and each of the lamps 22, 25, 90 has a predetermined volume of the first music. Lights all at the same time as the value Vb, and turns off at other volume levels.

  The first round starts when 5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the jackpot game. At this time, the main control device 50 transmits a special winning opening release command Do. Then, the special winning opening 15 is opened, and a symbol “1st round is being executed” is displayed on the display device 13. In addition, the symbol control device 52 transmits a winning prize opening command Do to the voice control device 53 as a phrase data designation command.

  When the sequencer LSI 53A of the voice control device 53 receives the special winning opening release command Do, the sequencer LSI 53A stops the reproduction of the first phrase data FD1 and stops the output of the light emission command H based on the first timing chart data TD1. Then, the second phrase data FD2 is read from the data ROM 53B, an audio signal is generated and transmitted to the speaker 53S, and the light emission command H is based on the second timing chart data TD2 set with the second phrase data FD2. Starts output. At this time, an end sound may be output.

  In other words, when the special winning opening 15 is opened, a music based on the second phrase data FD2 (hereinafter referred to as “second music” as appropriate) is output from the speaker 53S instead of the first music, and each lamp 22, 25, and 90 are controlled so as to be turned on all at once when the volume of the second music reaches a predetermined value Vb, and is turned off at other volumes.

  When the round end condition is satisfied, the main control device 50 transmits a special winning opening closing command Dc. Then, the special winning opening 15 is closed, and the symbol “continuing jackpot” or “end of the first round” is displayed on the display device 13. In addition, the symbol control device 52 transmits a big prize closing command Dc to the voice control device 53 as a phrase data designation command.

  When the sequencer LSI 53A receives the special prize closing command Dc, the sequencer LSI 53A stops the reproduction of the second phrase data FD2 and stops the output of the light emission command H based on the second timing chart data TD2. Then, the first phrase data FD1 is read from the data ROM 53B, an audio signal is generated and transmitted to the speaker 53S, and output of the light emission command H is started based on the first timing chart data TD1. At this time, an end sound may be output.

  In other words, during the middle interval when the special winning opening 15 is closed, the speaker 53S outputs the first music instead of the second music, and the lamps 22, 25, 90 are output from the speaker 53S. The first music is turned on all at once when the volume of the first music reaches the predetermined value Vb, and turned off at the other volumes.

  When the middle interval period ends, the main controller 50 transmits the special winning opening release command Do again, and the second round is started. That is, the special winning opening 15 is opened again, and the symbol “2nd round is being executed” is displayed on the display device 13. In addition, the symbol control device 52 transmits a winning prize opening command Do as a phrase data designation command to the voice control device 53.

  When the sequencer LSI 53A receives the special winning opening release command Do, the sequencer LSI 53A reads the second phrase data FD2 from the data ROM 53B, creates an audio signal, and transmits it to the speaker 53S. Also, the output of the light emission command H is started based on the second timing chart data TD2.

  That is, similarly to the first round, in the second round, the second music based on the second phrase data FD2 is output from the speaker 53S, and each lamp 22, 25, 90 is output from the speaker 53S. Turns on and off according to the volume of the second music.

  Similarly, during the round period when the grand prize opening 15 is opened, each lamp 22, 25, 90 is turned on / off in accordance with the volume of the second music outputted from the speaker 53S, and the big prize opening is obtained. During the middle interval when 15 is closed, the lamps 22, 25, 90 are turned on / off in accordance with the volume of the first music output from the speaker 53S.

  When the final round is over, a main prize closing command is transmitted from the main control device, and a later interval period is reached. At this time, the big winning opening 15 is closed, and the symbol “End of jackpot” is displayed on the display device 13. In addition, the symbol control device 52 transmits a big prize closing command Dc to the voice control device 53 as a phrase data designation command.

  When the sequencer LSI 53A receives the winning prize closing command Dc, the sequencer LSI 53A stops the reproduction of the second phrase data FD2 (the reproduction of the second music piece) and also outputs an audio signal from the data ROM 53B based on the first phrase data FD1. Created and transmitted to speaker 53S. Further, the output of the light emission command H is started based on the first timing chart data TD1. Then, the first music is output from the speaker 53S, and the lamps 22, 25, and 90 are turned on and off according to the volume of the first music.

  When 5 seconds have elapsed from the end of the final round (the later interval period ends), the main control device 50 transmits a jackpot end command Ae, and the lamp control device 51 that has received this command prohibits reception of the light emission command H. Switch to That is, the lamps 22, 25, and 90 are switched from lighting control based on the light emission command H from the voice control device 53 to lighting control based on the lighting data table of the lamp control device 51. Further, when receiving the jackpot end command Ae, the voice control device 53 stops the reproduction of the first phrase data FD1 (output of the first music piece) and outputs the light emission command H based on the first timing chart data TD1. To stop. Note that an end sound may be output when the reproduction of the phrase data FD1 is stopped.

  In summary, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, during a normal game that is not being a big hit game, each of the lamps 22, 25, 90 has a timing independent of the volume of the sound output from the speaker 53S. On the other hand, during the jackpot game, the light is turned on / off according to the volume of the sound (first or second music) output from the speaker 53S. As a result, during the jackpot game, a sense of unity between the effect produced by the music output from the speaker 53S and the effect produced by lighting the lamps 22, 25, 90 is enhanced as compared to the normal game.

  Also, the lamps 22, 25, 90 are turned on / off in accordance with the first music during the jackpot game and the grand prize opening 15 is closed (interval period), and the big prize opening 15 is opened. During the round period, the light is turned on / off according to the second music different from the first music. Thereby, a variation can be given to the synchronous performance in which the sound and light performed during the jackpot game are linked, and the preference of the jackpot game can be further improved.

  The first phrase data FD1 is data for 5 seconds, which is the same time as each interval period, and the second phrase data FD2 is data for 30 seconds, and the longest opening time of one big winning opening 15 Therefore, the sequencer LSI 53A of this embodiment does not necessarily need a function for repeatedly reproducing phrase data. However, if the repeat playback function is provided, if the interval period or the round period is extended due to some trouble, the music can be output from the speaker 53S during the extended period. As a result, during the jackpot game, no sound is output for a long time, and it is possible to prevent the taste from being impaired.

[Fourth Embodiment]
In the present embodiment, the configurations of the lamp control device 51 and the sound control device 53 are different from those of the third embodiment. Since the other configuration is the same as that of the third embodiment, the same configuration is denoted by the same reference numeral, and redundant description is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, there are provided first phrase data FD1 that is reproduced over the entire period of the jackpot game, and second phrase data FD2 that is played back only during the interval period of the jackpot game, and each of these phrase data FD1. , FD2 are set as a set with the corresponding timing chart data TD1, TD2 (see FIG. 16) and stored in the data ROM 53B provided in the voice control device 53.

  The first phrase data FD1 and the first timing chart data TD1 are, for example, data for 100 seconds, and the second phrase data FD2 and the second timing chart data TD2 correspond to the interval period. For example, the data is for 5 seconds.

  The voice control device 53 reproduces each phrase data FD1, FD2, and outputs a light emission command H based on the timing chart data TD1, TD2 corresponding to the phrase data being reproduced. Hereinafter, as appropriate, the light emission command output based on the first timing chart data TD1 is referred to as “first light emission command H1”, and the light emission command output based on the second timing chart data TD2 is “second light emission command”. The light emission command H2 ".

  When the lamp control device 51 receives the jackpot start command As from the main control device 50, the lamp control device 51 switches to a state in which reception of the light emission command H from the sound control device 53 is permitted, and turns on the sound / light synchronization effect flag. Further, when the jackpot game end command is received, the state is switched to a state in which the reception of the light emission command H is prohibited, and the sound / light synchronization effect flag is turned off. In other words, the reception of the light emission command H is permitted only during the jackpot game, and the reception of the light emission command H is prohibited during the normal game other than during the jackpot game.

  FIG. 17 shows a flowchart of the lighting control process (S2 ′) in the control program M executed by the lamp control device 51 of the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, in the lighting control process (S2 '), first, it is checked whether or not the synchronized production in which the sound and the light are linked (S21). Specifically, it is checked whether or not the sound / light synchronization effect flag is on. If it is off (No in S21), the lamps 22 and 25 are based on the lighting data table read from the data ROM 51B. , 90 are turned on / off.

  That is, when the lighting data is “ON” (Yes in S22), power is supplied to the lamps 22, 25, 90 to light them (S23). If the lighting data is “OFF” (No in S22), the power supply is stopped and the lamps 22, 25, 90 are turned off (S24).

  On the other hand, when the sound / light synchronization effect flag is on (Yes in S21), it is checked whether or not the light emission command H is input from the sound control device 53 (S25). When the light emission command H has not been input (No in S25), a light-off process (S27) is performed, and the lamps 22, 25, 90 are turned off.

  When the light emission command H is received (Yes in S25), it is checked whether or not the second phrase data FD2 is being reproduced (S40). When the second phrase data FD2 is being reproduced (Yes in S40), it is checked whether or not the received light emission command H is the second light emission command H2 (S41). If the received light emission command H is the second light emission command H2 (Yes in S41), the lighting process (S44) is performed. If the received light emission command H2 is not the second light emission command H2, the light emission process (S45) is performed. )I do.

  If the second phrase data FD2 is not being reproduced (No in S40), it is checked whether or not the first phrase data FD1 is being reproduced (S42). When the first phrase data FD1 is not being reproduced (No in S42), a light-off process (S47) is performed. On the other hand, when the first phrase data FD1 is being reproduced (Yes in S42), it is checked whether or not the received command H is the first light emission command H1 (S43). If it is the first light emission command H1 (Yes in S43), the lighting process (S46) is performed. On the other hand, if it is not the first light emission command H1 (No in S43), the extinguishing process (S47). I do.

  That is, during the reproduction of the second phrase data FD2 (while the second music piece is being output from the speaker 53S), the lamps 22, 25, and 90 are timings when the lamp control device 51 receives the second light emission command H2. However, it does not light even when the first light emission command H1 is received. Further, when the second phrase data FD2 is not being reproduced and the first phrase data FD1 is being reproduced, each lamp 22, 25, 90 has the lamp controller 51 that uses the first light emission command H1. Is turned on when the signal is received, and turned off when not received.

  The above is the description regarding the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. Next, the operation will be described with reference to FIG. During a normal game that is not a big hit game, the lamp control device 51 reads the lighting data table from the data ROM 51B and controls the lighting of the lamps 22, 25, 90 based on the lighting data table.

  When a game ball wins at the start winning opening 14, the main controller 50 determines whether or not to execute the jackpot game. When the result of the determination is successful, A jackpot start command As is transmitted to the control device 51.

  The lamp control device 51 transmits a jackpot start command As to the symbol control device 52 and switches to a state in which the reception of the light emission command H is permitted. As a result, the lamps 22, 25, and 90 are switched from lighting control based on the lighting data table of the lamp control device 51 to lighting control based on the light emission command H from the voice control device 53.

  When the symbol control device 52 receives the jackpot start command As, the symbol control device 52 transmits to the display device 13 the display data of the symbol “big hit” or “soon to start the 1R” and also transmits the jackpot start command As to the voice control device 53. .

  When receiving the jackpot start command As, the sequencer LSI 53A provided in the voice control device 53 reads both the first phrase data FD1 and the second phrase data FD2 from the data ROM 53B, creates respective voice signals, and sends them to the speaker 53S. Output. Further, the output of the light emission command H is started based on both the first and second timing chart data TD1, TD2 set as a set with both the phrase data FD1, FD2.

  The first 5 seconds after the start of the jackpot game is the previous interval period, and the big prize opening 15 is closed. During this time, the speaker 53S outputs in a state where two different music pieces, the first music piece based on the first phrase data FD1 and the second music piece based on the second phrase data FD2, are overlapped.

  In addition, the lamp control device 51 includes the first light emission command H1 output based on the first timing chart data TD1 and the second light emission command H2 output based on the second timing chart data TD2. Receive both. The lamps 22, 25, 90 are turned on only when the second light emission command H2 is received.

  That is, both the first music piece and the second music piece are output from the speaker 53S, but each of the lamps 22, 25, 90 has the volume of the second music piece of the two music pieces set to the predetermined value Vb. It lights up at the timing.

  The first round starts when 5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the jackpot game. At this time, the main control device 50 transmits a special winning opening release command Do. Then, the special winning opening 15 is opened, and a symbol “1st round is being executed” is displayed on the display device 13. Further, the symbol control device 52 transmits a special winning opening release command Do to the voice control device 53.

  When the sequencer LSI 53A provided in the voice control device 53 receives the special winning opening release command Do, the sequencer LSI 53A stops the reproduction of the second phrase data FD2 and also stops the output of the second light emission command H2. That is, only the first phrase data FD1 is continuously reproduced and only the first light emission command H1 is output.

  The lamp control device 51 turns on the lamps 22, 25, 90 at the timing when the first light emission command H1 is received, and turns it off when the lamps are not received.

  That is, during the round period when the special winning opening 15 is opened, only the first music based on the first phrase data FD1 is output from the speaker 53S, and each of the lamps 22, 25, 90 displays the first music. Turns on when the volume reaches the predetermined value Vb, and turns off at other volumes.

  When the round end condition is satisfied, the main control device 50 transmits a special winning opening closing command Dc. Then, the special winning opening 15 is closed, and the symbol “continuing jackpot” or “end of the first round” is displayed on the display device 13. In addition, the symbol control device 52 transmits a special winning opening closing command Dc to the voice control device 53.

  When the sequencer LSI 53A receives the special prize closing command Dc, the sequencer LSI 53A creates an audio signal based on the second phrase data FD2 read from the data ROM 53B and transmits it to the speaker 53S. Further, the output of the second light emission command H2 is started based on the second timing chart data TD2.

  In other words, during the middle interval when the special prize opening 15 is closed, two different music pieces, the music piece corresponding to the first phrase data FD1 and the music piece corresponding to the second phrase data FD2, are overlapped from the speaker 53S. Is output.

  At this time, the lamp control device 51 receives both of the two light emission commands H1 and H2 output from the sound control device 53, but only when the second light emission command H2 is received, the lamps 22, 25, and 90 are turned on. Light up.

  That is, both the first music piece and the second music piece are output from the speaker 53S, but each of the lamps 22, 25, 90 has the volume of the second music piece of the two music pieces set to the predetermined value Vb. It lights up at the timing.

  When the middle interval period ends, the main controller 50 transmits the special winning opening release command Do again, and the second round is started. That is, when the special winning opening 15 is opened and the character design “2nd round is being executed” is displayed on the display device 13. Further, the symbol control device 52 transmits a special winning opening release command Do to the voice control device 53.

  When the sequencer LSI 53A receives the special winning opening release command Do, the sequencer LSI 53A stops the reproduction of the second phrase data FD2 and stops the output of the second light emission command H2.

  That is, as in the first round, in the second round, only the first music is output from the speaker 53S, and each lamp 22, 25, 90 is adjusted to the volume of the first music output from the speaker 53S. Lights up and turns off.

  Similarly, during the round period when the special winning opening 15 is opened, the first music is output from the speaker 53S, and each lamp 22, 25, 90 outputs the volume of the first music output from the speaker 53S. Turns on and off at the same time. In addition, during the middle interval when the special prize opening 15 is closed, the first music piece and the second music piece are output from the speaker 53S in an overlapped state, and each of the lamps 22, 25, 90 is displayed in the second state. Turns on and off according to the volume of the music.

  When the final round is over and the interval period is reached, the big prize opening 15 is closed and the symbol “End of jackpot game” is displayed on the display device 13. During this time, the first music piece and the second music piece are output from the speaker 53S so that the first music piece and the second music piece overlap in the same manner as in the middle interval period. Turns on and off according to the volume.

  When 5 seconds have elapsed from the end of the final round (the later interval period ends), the main control device 50 transmits a jackpot end command Ae, and the lamp control device 51 that has received this command prohibits reception of the light emission command H. Switch to That is, the lamps 22, 25, and 90 are switched from lighting control based on the light emission command H from the voice control device 53 to lighting control based on the lighting data table of the lamp control device 51. Further, when receiving the jackpot end command Ae, the voice control device 53 stops the reproduction of both the first and second phrase data FD1, FD2, and the first based on the first and second timing chart data TD1, TD2. The output of the second light emission commands H1 and H2 is stopped.

  In summary, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, during a normal game that is not a big hit game, each of the lamps 22, 25, 90 is lit at a unique timing unrelated to the sound output from the speaker 53S. On the other hand, during the jackpot game, the light is turned on / off according to the volume of the sound (first or second music) output from the speaker 53S.

  More specifically, during the jackpot game, the period (interval period) during which the big prize opening 15 is closed is the second of the first music and the second music output from the speaker 53S. It is turned on / off according to the volume of the music, and is turned on / off according to the volume of the first music output from the speaker 53S during the period when the special winning opening 15 is open. Thereby, a variation can be given to the synchronous performance in which the sound and light performed during the jackpot game are linked, and the preference of the jackpot game can be further improved.

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The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, the embodiments described below are also included in the technical scope of the present invention, and various other than the following can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. It can be changed and implemented.
(1) In the first to fourth embodiments, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine. However, any gaming machine that outputs sound and light may be applied to a coin gaming machine such as a slot machine. Good.

(2) In the first to fourth embodiments, the light emission command H is output at the timing when the volume of the sound output from the speaker 53S reaches the predetermined value Vb, but the sound level is predetermined. The light emission command may be output at the timing when the value is reached.

(3) In the first to fourth embodiments, during the jackpot game, a synchronized effect in which voice and light are linked is performed. However, it may be performed in another gaming state. For example, normal game phrase data and jackpot game phrase data may be provided, and during the game, a synchronized effect in which voice and light are always linked may be performed.

  In addition, the first to fourth phrase data are provided in advance, and after the scroll display of the special symbol 80, 81, 82 is started, the scroll display is ended in the state where the middle special symbol 81 is scrolled first. Until the right special symbol 80, 82 reaches the reach state in which the same symbol is stopped and displayed, until the first phrase data is reproduced and the state shifts from the reach state to the super reach state advantageous to the player. Plays the second phrase data, plays the third phrase data from the super-reach state until the middle special symbol 81 is stopped and displayed, and the variable display ends after the middle special symbol 81 is stopped and displayed. Until then, the fourth phrase data may be reproduced. The selection of the phrase data may be performed based on commands received at each timing when the variable display is started, when the reach state is established, when the super reach state is entered, and when the special special symbol 81 is stopped. In this way, the music changes one after another during the fluctuation display of the special symbols 80, 81, 82, and the lighting pattern of the lamps 22, 25, 90 also changes accordingly. The taste of is increased.

(4) In the first to fourth embodiments, the side lamps 22, 22, the display frame lamp 25, and the frame decoration lamp 90 are synchronized with the sound output from the speaker 53S. Other light emitting devices provided may be synchronized.

(5) In the third embodiment, the sound (song) output from the speaker 53S is different between the round period and the interval period. For example, the phrase data for interval display and the same number as the number of all rounds are used. Phrase data for a round period may be provided, and different phrase data may be reproduced for each round. If it does in this way, since a different music will be output for every round and the lighting pattern of lamps 22, 25, and 90 will also change in connection with this, the preference of the production by the sound and light in jackpot game increases.

(6) In the first to fourth embodiments, the music for a predetermined time is stored as the phrase data, but other sounds (for example, natural sounds such as the sound of waves and the chirping of birds) are used as the phrase data. Also good.

Front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention Rear view of pachinko machine Block diagram showing electrical configuration Main controller block diagram Block diagram of lamp control device Block diagram of symbol control device Block diagram of voice control device Flow chart of control program M Command reception process flowchart Lighting control processing flowchart (A) Conceptual diagram representing phrase data as sound waveform signal (B) Conceptual diagram of timing chart data Lamp lighting timing chart (A) Conceptual diagram of first phrase data and first timing chart data according to the second embodiment (B) Conceptual diagram of second phrase data and second timing chart data (A) Conceptual diagram of first phrase data and first timing chart data according to the third embodiment (B) Conceptual diagram of second phrase data and second timing chart data Lamp lighting timing chart (A) Conceptual diagram of first phrase data and first timing chart data according to the fourth embodiment (B) Conceptual diagram of second phrase data and second timing chart data Lighting control processing flowchart Lamp lighting timing chart

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines 22 Side lamp (light output unit, light-emitting device)
25 Display frame lamp (light output unit, light emitting device)
51 Lamp control device (light output control unit, light emitting device)
53 Voice control device (sound output control unit, sound generator)
53A Sequencer LSI (light emission signal generation output unit)
53B Data ROM (data storage unit)
53S speaker (sound output unit, sound generator)
90 Frame decoration lamp (light output unit, light emitting device)
FD, FD1, FD2 Phrase data H, H1, H2 Light emission command (light emission signal)
TD, TD1, TD2 timing chart data

Claims (9)

A sound output unit for outputting sounds related to the game;
A light output unit for outputting light related to the game;
A sound output controller that outputs from the sound output unit a sound corresponding to a peak value of a sound waveform signal whose wave height changes over time;
In a gaming machine comprising a light output control unit that outputs light from the light output unit based on the light emission signal when receiving a light emission signal,
It is determined whether or not to output sound to the sound output unit according to the progress of the game, and includes a sound start determining means for outputting a sound output start command when outputting the sound,
When the sound output control unit receives the sound output start command from the sound start determination unit, the sound output control unit generates phrase data composed of a plurality of wave height data groups corresponding to the sound waveform signals for a predetermined time. And generating the sound waveform signal from the phrase data,
The sound output control unit includes a light emission signal generation / output unit capable of giving the light emission signal to the light output control unit at a timing when a peak value of the sound waveform signal becomes a predetermined value set in advance. A gaming machine characterized by that. Provided with a data storage unit configured to store timing chart data for the same time as the phrase data and the corresponding phrase data, including the output timing data group of the light emission signal corresponding to the phrase data,
The sound output control unit causes the sound output unit to output based on the phrase data read from the data storage unit, and the light emission signal generation output unit reads the timing chart data corresponding to the phrase data. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the light emission signal is provided to the light output control unit based on timing chart data. A first light output control unit configured to output light from the light output unit based on reception of the light emission signal;
Second light output control means for outputting light from the light output unit based on a light emission pattern preset in the light output control unit;
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising switching control means for selecting and operating one of the first and second light output control units according to a gaming state.   The sound output control unit includes selection means for selecting at least one of the phrase data from a plurality of different phrase data according to the sound output start command, and the at least one phrase data selected by the selection means The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a sound waveform signal and a light emission signal corresponding to the above are output.   5. The light emission signal generation output unit is configured to give the light emission signal to the light output control unit in a specific gaming state in which a privilege is given to a player. 6. Gaming machine.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a volume of a sound output from the sound output unit is set by a wave height of the sound waveform signal and the wave height data.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the level of the sound output by the sound output unit is set by the wave height of the sound waveform signal and the wave height data. A sound output unit for outputting sounds related to the game;
A light output unit for outputting light related to the game,
A sound output controller that outputs from the sound output unit a sound corresponding to a peak value of a sound waveform signal whose wave height changes over time;
In a gaming machine comprising a light output control unit that outputs light from the light output unit when receiving a light emission signal, and stops outputting light by the light output unit when not receiving the light emission signal,
Phrase data generation means for generating phrase data composed of a plurality of wave height data groups corresponding to the sound wave signal for a predetermined period of time,
Sound waveform signal generating means for generating the sound waveform signal from the phrase data generated by the phrase data generating means;
A gaming machine comprising: a light emission signal generation / output unit that applies the light emission signal to the light output control unit at a timing when a peak value of the sound wave signal becomes a predetermined value set in advance. A sound generator that outputs a sound according to a change in the wave height of sound data that can be represented by a waveform signal whose wave height changes with the passage of time;
In a gaming machine comprising a light emitting device that outputs light when receiving a light emission signal and stops outputting light when no light emission signal is received,
And a light emission signal generation / output unit that applies the light emission signal to the light emitting device at a timing when a peak value when the sound data is represented by the waveform signal becomes a predetermined value set in advance. Gaming machine.

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